Elite Rugby Banter

The only thing standing between us and a lot of humble pie, was the plethora of "buts" we threw out last week. Who was the real villain of the week, Paul Williams, Nienaber or Nic White's moustache? Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Another week another Springbok lineup. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

So the Boks lost, the world is coming to an end and you are welcome to join us for the post-mortem. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Following a fine victory by the Springboks over the All Blacks at Mbombela Stadium, the Young Guns are joined by Adam (who still doesn't listen *sigh*) to run the rule over the weekend's Rugby Championship action. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

This week the Young Guns are back and are joined by Matt. Join them as they chat about the opening round of this year's Rugby Championship. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

And we're back, with a batch of familiarish and not so familiarish faces. Join Ant, Phil, and Andrew as they dive deep into the mid-year Rugby International Tours. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

In this special episode of Elite Rugby Banter, we say goodbye to Alex, who passed away in March 2022. Matt, Ben, Ant, Phil, and Adam speak about their friend Alex, what he meant to them, and the broader ERB community.

Join Ben, Adam, and Matt as they look back at 2021's rugby highlights and lowlights.

Join Ben, Alex, and Matt as they phone in yet another episode where they talk about rugby, and stuff, and more stuff. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Well, this was a bad recording. Sorry everyone we'll do better next week hopefully. Join Ben and Matt as they try to discuss the latest and not that latest rugby news and results.

The gang our in the house as they discuss tripping children, the latest news including Rassie's ban, the Northern Hemisphere's apparent supremacy *snicker* and the weekend's Test action. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Adam joins Phil and Ben as the boys talk about the weekend's rugby action, including World Rugby's visionary award nominations this year. That, and how Ben was in the same Afrikaans class as Ross Cronje. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

It's a two-man pod as Adam and Alex run the rule over the weekend's action, with South Africa's win over Wales in Cardiff the main talking point. Concussion, Australia, New Zealand and a few other titbits are discussed along the way. Theme: 80s TV Show by @monstroid.

This week, three of us chat about the latest rugby news, including Rassie v World Rugby, Mack Hansen's mom, and the All Blacks beating Wales.

This week join Ben and Matt as they take a look at some of the relatively recent rugby news, including a look at rugby's top earners for 2021. There's also a brief mention of some results from the URC and the start of the international end of year tours.

Join the guys this week as they attack the idea of state sovereignty and advocate for placing entities under administration. Also, they look at some recent rugby headlines and results. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

The boys chat about cupboards, how Kimberley would be the perfect place to introduce URC teams to when they eventually tour South Africa, the URC, citings, plus so much more (as usual!) Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show. Thanks for listening as always!

Heads up, the first chunk is plagued with recording errors, thanks to Matt's terrible fridge. For the most part, though you should be able to listen to, and maybe enjoy, Ben, Ant, and Matt look at this week's rugby news and results. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Join the guys as they take a look at this week's rugby news (especially WP's financial woes) for the 200th time, look back at the Springboks playing against the All Blacks for the 100th time, and discuss the weekend's URC fixtures for the first time. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

In a thinly veiled attempt to gather hints and tips ahead of our URC Draft, the guys have asked Will Owen to join them in a discussion about the upcoming URC season. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Join the guys this week as they meditate on the latest in chaos rugby philosophy, "When Am knocks it on, Rugby Australia will collapse by 2027." Adam tries his best to try and have the guys discuss other related topics. It's a battle that he ultimately wins. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Sorry for the delay everyone. But hey Alex and Matt are here to complain about 12 players and red cards, there's also a sprinkling of coach chat. As always, music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Join the guys as they sleeplessly plow on with a look back at a week without the Springboks playing's news highlights and lowlights. As always, music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

This week the guys chat about the strained relationship between Australian Rugby and New Zealand Rugby. There's also a discussion about the weekend's Rugby Championship game between the Pumas and the Boks. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

The gang is shocked to learn what bubbling is, plus chat about some Southern Hemisphere rugby, including SA's victory of Argentina and Bledisloe II/TRC I. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.