That Rugby Union Show

This week we go deep on every angle of the game: Eden Park drama – Ray Mordt joins us to relive his flour-bomb hat-trick from 1981, as the Springboks head back to Auckland with Siya Kolisi returning, Jesse Kriel leading, and Ardie Savea marking his 100th test. Can the Boks finally crack the Eden Park curse? Wallabies vs Pumas – Harry Wilson and Tom Lynagh return to the Aussie lineup, but Carreras...

Join us on That Rugby Union Show as we break down one of the most dismal Springbok performances in recent memory. The Wallabies pulled off a historic comeback in Johannesburg, snapping a 62-year hoodoo with a stunning 38–22 victory. The Boks went from cruising at 22–0 to completely falling apart — six unanswered Aussie tries told the story. We’ll unpack: 🏉 How the Springboks managed to implode af...

The Rugby Championship is here, and the Boks are about to throw down against a Wallaby side packed with muscle, mind games, and 35-year-old flyhalves. In this episode, we go full tilt into Saturday's test in Johannesburg: • Rassie’s early team selection antics – did it work?• Schmidt’s injury chaos and 6–2 bench split bluff• Siya Kolisi picked at No. 8 — why it could work (or blow up)• The Aussie...

This week on That Rugby Union Show , former Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe joins us for a straight-talking, no-frills chat about life in and out of rugby. From a late break into pro rugby and winning Super Rugby with the Bulls to his move to France and now running a rugby club, Flip shares the moments that shaped him. We cover: 🇫🇷 French Rugby’s Rise – why France is setting the global standard....

This week, Springbok legends Akona and Odwa Ndungane join the show for a brutally honest and often hilarious conversation about growing up as twin pros in South African rugby. From being mistaken for each other in the Bulls locker room to weighing in on what the Bok jersey should represent today — the Ndungane brothers bring insight, experience, and a few good chirps. We get into: Life in test rug...

1995 World Cup winner Mark Andrews joinsXola Ntshinga to reflect on rugby’s wildest era, the Natal hard men, and why Italy at Loftus won’t be the walkover you’re expecting. Old-school grit meets modern Bok talk. 🇿🇦 ANDREWS ON ‘95 Madiba, Mehrtens, and mayhem — Mark takes us inside the squad, the mindset, and the madness of South Africa’s first World Cup win. 🇮🇹 BOKS vs ITALY PREVIEW Tshituka gets...

Springbok legend Kobus Wiese joins Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa to talk 1995, Boet Erasmus brawls, and what rugby’s lost in the age of analytics. No fluff. No filter. Just a Bok icon telling it like it is. 🇿🇦 WIESE ON ‘95 Madiba, Morné, and mayhem — Kobus reflects on the World Cup that changed South Africa, and why that punch was worth it. 🧢 BOKS vs BARBARIANS Four uncapped players, one controv...

Rassie drops the squad and Ireland loses its mind over a wink. Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa are joined by former Bok assistant and USA coach Gary Gold to break it all down. 🇿🇦 RASSIE’S PICKS The Bok boss names squads for the Barbarians, Italy, and Georgia — who’s missing, who’s lucky, and what it says about 2025. 🌩️ STORMERS STUFFED Dobbo’s men got dismantled. We unpack the Stormers’ collapse: t...

Rugby’s unkillable underdogs are back — and That Rugby Union Show is all over it. 🎙️ Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa are joined by Rory Duncan and Frans Steyn to talk survival, resurrection, and rugby politics — Cheetahs style. 🐆 You Can’t Kill the Cheetahs From near extinction to international ambition, the Cheetahs story isn’t over — it’s just heating up. ⚔️ War Stories from Bloem Duncan on capt...

Rugby’s never off — and neither are we. This week, Xola and Sim break down the headlines that matter: 🦁 Lions Squad Revealed: Maro Itoje takes the captaincy — bold move or just hype? 🦘 Wallaby Wildcards: Joe Schmidt’s calling James O’Connor. Inspired or insane? 🇿🇦 URC Crunch Time: Just two rounds left — who makes the QFs, and who’s hanging by a thread? Plus: Lions snubs, SA’s playoff chances, an...

Rugby’s chaos engine keeps purring — and we’re back to fuel the fire. 🎙️ Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa are joined by Scarra Ntubeni for big calls, brutal honesty, and URC playoff smoke. 🌩️ Stormers: Make or Break 🏆 European Finals: Why They Still Matter 🚨 Damian Willemse Banned — Fair or Farce? 💸 Bok Ticket Bloodbath 🔁 URC Quarterfinals: Who’s Hot, Who’s Hopeless 💬 Drop us your thoughts — We...

Rugby’s never off — and neither are we. This week on That Rugby Union Show , we pack more heat than a 7–1 bench split. 🎙️ Gurthro Steenkamp joins Xola — Bok centurion, SA Player of the Year, now La Rochelle scrum guru — to break down the French rugby machine from the inside. Should the Boks be worried? 🧠 Simnikiwe Xabanisa returns with flyhalf-level insight and a few spicy takes. Inside the Episo...

Rugby never stops — and neither do we. This week, on That Rugby Union Show , we’re diving into it like a loose forward at a buffet. 🎙️ Xola sits down with Robbie Fleck to unpack UCT Ikeys’ epic Varsity Cup win. How did they pull it off? What’s it mean for SA rugby? We’ve got the man himself — and he’s bringing all the insights. Then, we hit the big leagues… 🐂 BULLS: CHARGE OR CHOKE? • Historic wi...

Rugby never sleeps—especially when World Rugby keeps shifting the damn goalposts. This week, legendary sports writer Simnikiwe Xabanisa joins us to break down the biggest stories lighting up the rugby world: 🇿🇦 RWC 2035? Dead. South Africa’s World Cup hosting hopes are toast—outspent, outmanoeuvred, and no longer in the race. 💥 Bomb Squad Backlash Matt Williams blames the 7-1 split for Kitshoff’s...

This week on That Rugby Union Show , we bring you an exclusive announcement from former Springbok fly-half Elton Jantjies: he's returning to professional rugby. After a long layoff and public scrutiny, Elton joins us for a rare and focused conversation about where he's headed next—on and off the field. No sensationalism, just a player with unfinished business, fresh ambitions, and something to pro...

Rugby never sleeps—big wins, crushing losses, squad shake-ups, and the stories shaping the game. That Rugby Union Show is where we break it all down. This week, we’re tackling one of the hottest topics in rugby: Is the scrum under threat? 🚨 Save Our Scrums – With special guest Robbie Kempson 🏉 Why the Boks Dominate the Scrum – The science behind SA’s set-piece power⚠️ World Rugby’s Rule Changes...

Rugby never sleeps—big wins, crushing losses, squad shake-ups, and the stories shaping the game. That Rugby Union Show is where we break it all down. This week, we’re diving into the mind of one of rugby’s sharpest thinkers: Swys de Bruin —performance coach for SA Rugby and a mastermind of attacking play. Topics this week: 🏉 Springbok Women’s updates, World Cup prep & Nadine Roos’ impact 💪 P...

Rugby never sleeps — big wins, crushing losses, squad shake-ups, and the stories shaping the game. And That Rugby Union Show is where we break it all down. For our inaugural episode, we’re joined by Springbok legend Breyton Paulse —64 Test caps, 26 tries, and a career packed with unforgettable moments. But tonight, it’s not just about the past. We’re diving into: 🏉 The biggest rugby headlines rig...