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Leinster choke (again) as the Saints go marching in, Bordeaux dump out Toulouse, and suddenly the Top 14 isn't looking so top. Lyon edge Racing in a slugfest that leaves Faz seeing stars, just in time to add spice to the looming Lions squad announcement. Bath take care of Edinburgh to book a final against Lyon, and with chokers, chokeholds, and kissing cousins in the mix, this episode has more twists than a Farrell tackle review.

We recap a wild Champions Cup quarterfinals weekend—Leinster cruise, Castres disappear after halftime, and Bulls discipline costs them against Edinburgh. Toulouse edge Toulon, and Bath outmuscle Gloucester. In the URC, it’s the Biltong Series decider as Everitt eyes an SA clean sweep, the Bulls limp into Munster, and the Stormers reload. Back home UCT lift the Varsity Cup, BB overtakes Morne in Super Rugby history, and Kolbe flattens Marx in our My Fok Tjom moment of the week.

This week, we’re all about the 10's. From Sam Prendergast’s rising stock at Leinster to Marcus Smith’s magic (and mayhem) for Quins. We dive into the big-names lighting up Europe. Dan Biggar’s swansong in Toulon, Finn Russell fracturing things at Bath, Jack Crowley’s BMT, and Pollie's big move.

Who’s thriving, who’s surviving, and who’s quietly waiting in the pocket? Could Owen Farrell, still be in the Lions frame? With class permanent and the tour looming, it’s a conversation worth having. Bold takes, plenty of chirps, and classic My Fok Tjom moments.<

The Standard Tighthead and fishing with Felix, its onwards and upwards from here. Ronnie & Nick dive into the 6 Nations as Ireland slump to 3rd, Les Bleus got the job done, and England proved Nick very wrong. We cast our ears back to the pre-season predictions, the top performers and the My Fok Tjom moments

Nick’s eating his words faster than a prop at the buffet as England do the dirty to the French. Ireland make it 11 against the Scots and Italy ensure the Welsh nosedive continues (Cheers Gats). The Bulls exorcised their Cape Town demons, the serious Malherbe & the awkward Saffa.

Well spirited copy cats with backs against the wall as the 6 Nations got underway. The dark horse, the flying Frenchmen & the Dublin All Blacks were the talk of the town. we also take a look ahead to the upcoming North v South derby, round 2 of the 6 Nations and the latest news.

Heads, shoulders, knee’s of glass... It was a mixed bag of URC action over the weekend as more Boks end up on the injury list. the Jukskei derby, the backfire of the 6/2 split and the big but skeptical win in Wales. Join us as we delve into the upcoming 6 Nations and drop our predictions for the tournament winners and wooden spooners.

Coconut trees or it’s not a beach... Nick & Ronnie are back after a cracking weekend of Champions & Challenge Cup rugby. It wasn’t all doom & gloom but My Fok Tjom it wasn’t all that pretty. Some skillful scrums, slick handling and loads of epic tries kept us glued to our screens and were here to cover it all.

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IN A WEEKEND FULL OF UPSETS, NONE WERE MORE UPSET THAN THE IRISH. THE SOUTH CAME OUT FIRING AND WE WERE DEALT A NUMBER OF TOP CLASS FIXTURES. THE BOKS GOT THEIR TOUR OFF TO A WINNING, ALBEIT SLOW START WHILST THE WALLABIES DEALT ENGLAND A BLOW RIGHT IN THEIR TWICKERS.

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The Autumn Nations Series is upon us and this weekend brings no less than 10 tests to sink our teeth into. Nick & Ronnie are back to bring you all the action as the All blacks look to stop the luck of the Irish, the wallabies are out to silence the English and the Bokke look to impose their physicality in Murrayfield.

Locksmiths, pitch invaders, strange Boerie and a first trip to Hennie's as we went down to the Lowveld to watch the Bokke win the Rugby Championship. Money Manie came out firing, the Malmesbury Missile bagged 2 and Eben became our most capped Bok in the perfect end to the Southern Hemisphere season. We now turn our attention North for the URC and end of year tour.

The Bokke let one slip in Argentina as Los Pumas have now toppled all three of their Southern rivals to line up a final in Nelspruit. We take a delve into where the Bokke went wrong, whilst also looking ahead to the final round of the Rugby Championship. The Wallabies came close, can they come a little closer? Just where will the log tally-up come Saturday night.

We're joined by our bud Dan from Short Ball Rugby for a lekker chat about Rugby's biggest rivalry. We cover all the weekends action before turning our attention forward to what will be a massive test in Cape Town. Blind rankings, the risks of a 6/2 and the fight for the Freedom Cup. Can the Wallabies make it 2 in a row? Will the Bokke take it to 4? Tune in for the chat.

It was a big weekend for the Saffa's in Perth a week ago, whilst the Blacklash put the Los back into the Pumas. We then turn our attention towards round 3 of the Rugby Championship. Some bold selection calls from Dr Erasmus, thinning lock stocks and the 6/2 split. Fleeing Felix, Leon, and Eddie's big win round out the show. Tune in for all the action.

That's a nice table... and we're not only talking about the Rugby Championship. The Win Pumas, the waning Wallabies and the World Cup Finalists all dished up some interesting results as the Southern Hemisphere season got underway. Where's the scrum? Kolbe's cameo's and the big Gus Creevy round out the show as we bring you all the weekends action.

SANZAAR has shaken up the rule book as the Rugby Championship is set to get underway. Rassie's squad shows that its about both quality and quantity as Sacha gets the nod at 10 for the Brisbane job. Kwagga the Swiss Army Knife, Razors new captain and beer bets with our Aussie mate Scrum bags. We've cover it all as the Southern Hemisphere season gets underway

Bloem Harm and picking a snore as we drove down to the city of the roses. Portugal rose to the occasion as temperatures dropped and many of the next generation got their first go. We delve into all the weekends action as well as Ronnie's dismal showing on Superbru despite Spain making history as predicted. We also cast our eyes ahead to the Rugby Championship and the Bok squad.

Salmaan becomes the 66th Bok Captain as he leads out a new look Springbok 23 against Portugal in Bloem. The Irish broke South African hearts down in Durban, whilst the All Blacks & Wallabies notched up series clean sweeps. The physical battle has left Rassie with a long injury list as the Rugby Championship looms. Tune in as we take you through all of the weekends action.

Whilst new visa rules may have been implemented, it won't stop the Boks & Ireland from going face to face in Durban. Razor's close shave dished up a debut for Fin Baxter and Joe Schmidt got the Wallabies rebuild underway. Oh Canada, new TMO protocols, shot clock chaos and chasing lost causes. We cover all the international action in this weeks episode.

Miss by an inch, miss by a mile as Ronnie makes use of his hulp my trap. Rassie’s top class shithousery, missing members, delayed broadcasts and mending fences lead us into the international season. there’s loads to cover as new coaches & new players kick off the next World Cup cycle.

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Glasgow were true warriors as they silenced the 50 000 strong Loftus faithful. The Springboks unleashed yet another pesky scrum capped winger, whilst Caleb Clarke was tearing it up in the Super Rugby final. Everybody was Kung fu Fassi, Ronnie isn't hip enough and Nick is representing the souties on Kom Ons Braai. We take a look at the Bok squad and gear up for an action packed international season.

Dubai fame, Irish implosions, and the cotton wool conundrum. Not only are we into finals week of the URC which sees the Bulls hosting Glasgow, but Dr Erasmus has named his first Springbok side of the 2024 season. There is plenty to chat about as we take a look at the 4 debutants, Koch's 50th and Hendrikse at 10. Tune in for the chat

It was a fight that went down to the wire for places on the URC log & our Superbru as the season heads into the play-off stages. A smug Ronnie and Nick on the wing make for a good laugh, whilst we look ahead to the weekends quarter-final match ups. The Bulls take the SA shield and are sitting pretty as the Sharks and Lions players look to make the cut to face Wales. What exactly goes into making the worlds best player?

That's a wrap for the Champions & Challenge Cups as Toulouse & the Sharks take their titles. Ronnie's Kudu horn, the Dupont 4, some Siya Masuku magic and Wincent Koch casually adding a 50:22 to his accolades are all the talk. We take a look ahead to the last round of URC action and dish out some prizes to our Superest of Bru's. Tune in for the chat.

The Champions & Challenge Cup finals are here and the Sharks are ready to swim in unfamiliar waters as the 1st SA side to make the European comp's final. There was also plenty of action in the URC, from roaring Lions to a big Storm in Ireland, one round remains to make the top 8. From clutch Manie, to the Bulls favors and the World's best 9, we've got it all covered. Tune in for the chat.

Whilst Ronnie is dealing with Boats and Sardines in Spain, the Bulls had a close shave at home and the Sharks were struggling to Boks above their weight. World Rugby's on the rampage and the Baby Blacks claim the first U20 Championship title and RG Snyman takes centre stage. It's all about the URC this week as the race for finals continues. Tune in for the chat.

From the Joe Marler slap & tap, to the awards ceremonies in May. We bring you all the crazy action from the weekends Champions & Challenge Cup semi's. Could Tyrone Greene be wearing Green soon? Ronnie's continued fence hopping will have Sharks fans frustrated, whilst Elton pops his head out and Brown gets his tucked in. We've also got your upcoming URC fixtures covered.

Thomas the Tank, Big Brok, Owen the Frank, Sampie Swiegers and Neethling Fouche were propping the game up whilst the URC play-off race got even more heated. Plenty of action is waiting us this weekend in the Champions & Challenge Cups as Belinda joins Nick & Ronnie to preview it all. Dr Erasmus, Our Stoep and the the Frans Ludeke surprise. Tune in for the chat ahead of a big weekend.

We've got a ton to catch up on as the Champions & Challenge Cup's head to the Semi's. The Bulls got Munstered after Jake ruffled feathers. Then there were the opportunistic Ospreys, the shaky Sharks and a Lions side that sent Leinster packing. The Worlds best 9? Ronnie's spin off, Masuku magic and the Crusaders fall from grace all come up. Catch us every Wednesday.

The wind may be fast in Cape Town, but the highways certainly aren't. It's all about chasing lost causes and playing to the whistle as we head into the quarter-finals. Travel troubles, prosecutions, the Fijian Drua melt down & Fozzie's World XV all feature. It was a weekend for the 9's, but who will be the next point of difference as we preview the upcoming fixtures. Catch us every Wednesday.

But can you exit? From KLA's lethal headbutt on Luke Mcgrath, to the Crusaders of the URC & being lulled by the Lions, we bring you all the weekends action. Irne Herbst served 2/3 of his sentence, whilst Borthwick deals with an English exodus to France. Is LRZ going to settle the biggest debate of them all? Catch us every Wednesday

Rassie's rants not the only thing that doesn't fit in an Irish dressing room. Whilst Jeppe was dishing out rugby lessons in Joburg, the Lions were doing it in Galway. A first for Finn, a 2nd for the Bulls and they don't come in bigger shapes or bigger sizes than this. We look at Georgia's bold call, SA coaching dominance in the URC and the titanic battles coming up this weekend. Catch us every Wednesday

Welsh outbursts and wooden spoons, the luck of the Scots and Ireland go back to back. Our player of the tournament is better than the Big Ben, but not as good as Ronnie's Spanish. The 6 Nations is done and dusted and our focus returns to the final rounds of URC action with some big games looming, but not before we check in on Super Rugby. From big pumpkins to big news, we've got it all here for you. Catch us every Wednesday.

But was it a quarter-final? In a weekend of upsets, both in the 6 Nations & Super Rugby, one shouldn't get over-Welshed. It's called a World Cup for a reason, no matter how much Guinness you've had. From Rassie's PHD, to the Bok captaincy and Ronnie's mopping skills, one should never write off a wounded potato. Tune in as we cover all the weekends action & latest news. Catch us every Wednesday.

Lies, rankings and ethical streams. There are no Lions sleeping in this jungle as the Bulls played through the storm, breaking the South African streak, whilst the Munster rehab center goes to work. Ronnie's schnitzel antics Nonu's major hit and Lood's big shift all feature. Tune in as we cover the weekends URC action and take a look ahead to the 6 Nations. Catch us every Wednesday.

We're back with the episode no Irish fan should listen to. We're unpacking the 6 Nations, looking at the weekends URC derbies and praising the Tuilagi rugby genes. Whilst Nick & Ronnie were getting towed, Super Rugby and the Varsity Cup got underway. France are a only a camera angle and 1cm away from having lost 3 in a row, Duhan is running riot and the Springboks are aligning ahead of a busy year. Catch us every Wednesday.

Cap-tan Nick & Ronnie's taking the hit in a weekend that saw 23 cards dished out. The Black Lions got the crowd roaring, whilst the Ellis Park's slumber continues. Jeandre Rudolph & Finn Smith caught our attention, whilst Big Gus & Andre the Giant came through for their sides too. The Wallabies have pulled off a masterstroke whilst back home Jaco Peyper hangs up his whistle. Catch us every Wednesday

We've got you covered for that back to school traffic! Ronnie & Nicks moment of shame in France, Dobson's magic trick and and the new age Fourie Du Preez. An action packed weekend in the Champions & Challenge Cups gave us plenty to chat about, whilst Faz is a Lion, Lood is back & Mako hung up his boots. Catch us every Wednesday.

Like the Cape Town pitch, we're back bigger and better. Ronnie & Nick return for season 4 and there is plenty catching up to do. From Ronnie's treachery to Eddie's new role. SA Rugby's forgotten step child keeps kicking, whilst Giteau lines up a Major role. We've got your return to work covered with a full URC debrief and loads more. Catch us every Wednesday.