From couch coaches to certified Punt-its, this is rugby, unfiltered. Whether you’re chasing bragging rights in Superbru, stuck in traffic with the taxis hooting, or gearing up for a proper braai with the tjoms, Ronnie and Nick have you covered. New episodes every Monday. we break it down, build it up, and give you the edge where it matters, in Superbru and in the group chat.
The wait is over. this is the Greatest Rivalry Tour. We unpack Rassie's split-squad strategy as the Boks head to Argentina with the rest of the squad prepping at home with Tony De Bruin & Duane. Then we turn our attention to Cape Town, where the All Blacks have arrived with the Raeburn Shield in tow, The hype is building, could this one selection could shape the entire series?
Two nations. Two rugby fanatics. One rivalry that has defined the sport for more than a century. I'm joined by Dan from Short Ball Rugby for a special crossover episode as a Springbok and an All Blacks fan come together to preview the Greatest Rivalry Tour. We unpack the squads, the coaching battle, where both teams are in their evolution, and why no fixture in world rugby carries the history, respect and expectation of South Africa vs New Zealand.
Eleven wins, 43 points a game, a seven-try average, and 43 players utilised - the 2026 Springboks have arrived. We unpack the shutout of Wales, the Nations Championship standings, and the players turning potential into permanence. The Raeburn Shield is heading to South Africa after the All Blacks dispatched Ireland, the Greatest Rivalry is almost here... but first, Argentina. Oh, and the Baby Boks have gone back-to-back.
Ten in a row, silverware in the bag, but the score line only tells half the story. We unpack the victory over Scotland, the players forcing their way into the conversation, and the selection dilemmas Rassie might actually be enjoying. the Battle of the Hemispheres is deadlocked at 6-6 with another big weekend to come, Whilst the Junior Boks prepare to go back-to-back.
England were beaten, records were reached, and by Monday Rassie had already torn up the team sheet. We unpack the Boks' opening win, the selection debates that followed, and why South Africa's greatest weapon might not be who's starting, but who's waiting. Plus, the Battle of the Hemispheres gets off to a cracking start and we take you through all of it.
The Battle of the Hemispheres begins. From New Zealand to South Africa, every result counts as the Northern and Southern Hemispheres go head-to-head in a brand-new competition. We preview every Round 1 clash, make our predictions, and take a closer look at the Boks' showdown with England. We hear from Rassie and, after the Junior Boks' 104-point statement, is the next generation already knocking on the door?
Leinster dismantle the Bulls in a brutal URC final in Dublin, and we unpack how it collapsed so badly on the biggest stage. From there, attention flips to the international season as SA ‘A’ took on the Zim sables, Cheslin lit up the Boks’ first hit-out against the Babass & we take a look at the newly announced Bok Squad for the Nations Championship. Bring on the English
One game remains. The Bulls have a shot at URC glory, but standing in their way is a Leinster side desperate to avoid another season of what-ifs. We unpack the final, the match-ups that could decide it, and then shift our focus to the international season as the Springboks return to action. From SA 'A' to the Barbarians, we make our calls on who starts, who misses out, and what Rassie might have up his sleeve.
The Bulls produce the defensive display we've been begging for all season, overturning an 18-point deficit to stun Glasgow and book a return to the URC final. Meanwhile, the Stormers' campaign comes to an end in Dublin as Leinster's accuracy, pressure and relentless attack prove too much to overcome. We unpack the semi-finals, the refereeing talking points, the reaction to the Bok squad with who’s in, who’s out and who’s giving Rassie a lot to think about.
A brutal reminder of what knockout rugby is all about. The Bulls bullied Munster into submission, the Stormers booked their ticket despite making life harder than necessary, and Leinster responded to their European heartbreak by putting the Lions to the sword. We unpack a weekend of statement wins and lingering questions before turning our attention to two massive semi-finals where the margin for error is all but gone.
Leinster were blown off the park in Bilbao as Bordeaux turned a European final into a statement. Another final, another collapse, and the questions around this Leinster side are only getting louder. We unpack the French dismantling, whether the Lions are catching Leinster at the perfect time, and turn our attention to a URC quarter-final weekend where the margins are tight and where a bad 20 minutes can end a season
It all comes down to this. The Bulls build momentum at the right time, but still have some questions to answer. the Stormers stumble into the quarter-finals with consistency still eluding them , the Lions are left to rue missed chances after a bruising battle in Munster, but could they have the best shot against Leinster post champions cup final?. Meanwhile, a frustrating season for Sharks ended on a high.
The Bulls make it look good on Papier, the Stormers and Ulster were kissing cousins in Belfast, the Sharks clicked up front, and the Lions got a harsh reminder of what a loaded Leinster side looks like. We unpack a URC weekend full of records, red cards, soft moments, and playoff pressure, plus a nod to the Baby Boks who walk away as Champions after more SANZAAR confusion.
Leinster survive a late scare, Bordeaux light it up again, and the finals are set. Ulster and Montpellier get it done in the Challenge Cup, while Ronnie quietly climbs to the top of the SuperBru pool, sitting 6th in the world. We unpack the semi-finals and turn to a massive URC weekend. not to mention a look at a potential tie breaker in the Greatest Rivalry tour.
The Stormers blast their way to the top of the log, while the Lions just keep rolling, 7 in a row and counting. The Bulls continue to find a way when it matters, and the Sharks have turned “almost” into an art form this season, letting another one slip. We unpack a weekend where the playoff picture is starting to get uncomfortable, before turning our heads to Europe for the Semi's.
The Lions roar into the top 4 and tear through Glasgow in a statement performance that puts the rest of the URC on notice. The Bulls get the job done, the Stormers stumble at the wrong time, and the Sharks’ season slips further away. We unpack a weekend that reshaped the log and celebrate Tuks lifting the Varsity Cup in style.
Get ready to back your boytjies as Tuks of Niks get ready to send the Pukke packing. in the Varsity Cup final. In the URC, the South African teams find themselves in very different positions, Stormers chasing top spot, the Lions in a strong but vulnerable position, the Bulls clinging to playoff hopes, and the Sharks with it all to do. We break down the run-in, the games that will define their seasons, and where each side really stands.
It’s good on papier as the brooms were taken out in SA. The Bulls get the job done but still raise questions, the Lions run riot to climb the log, the Sharks deliver a statement shutout, and the Stormers keep finding ways to win as they push into 2nd. We break down a weekend where momentum, margins, and missed opportunities told the real story before looking ahead to another crucial round in the race for the playoffs.
The Stormers bounce back with a big win over the Bulls to climb back up the URC table, while the Six Nations signed off in spectacular fashion. Ireland power past Scotland to claim the Triple Crown, Wales finally get rewarded for weeks of graft against Italy, and France edge England in a 94-point thriller going back-to-back. We break down the moments that mattered and look ahead to a crucial URC weekend for the South African sides.
Italy finally pulled it off. After years of close calls, the Azzurri held their nerve to beat England and claim a historic win, with Menoncello, Ioane and Garbisi leading the charge. Meanwhile Scotland lit up the weekend in a 90-point thriller against France, and Wales pushed Ireland far harder than most expected with a performance full of grit and belief.
