Rugby Punt-it

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 o...

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 u...

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...

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...

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 minut...

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 o...

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 seas...

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 r...

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 w...

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.

The Lions roar at the right time, the Stormers slip from first to fifth, and the Bulls put the Sharks to the sword as the URC log tightens with six rounds left. We unpack a weekend of missed kicks, miracle plays, and momentum swings, plus a massive Six Nations preview, Varsity Cup pressure points, and what the latest Springbok training squad signals. Play-off season is creeping closer.

Ireland ran in five at HQ and exposed England's discipline and defensive frailties. Wales threw everything at Scotland but one lapse cost them. And while the scoreline didn't flatter them, Italy's pack made it very clear they're no longer here to make up numbers. We check in on Ellis Park and look ahead to the SA derbies too.

Italy shoved Ireland around at scrum time and refused to fade after the break. Scotland ended England’s streak in a game the stats won’t explain. France turned Wales into a training session. In our 150th episode, we break down who’s being exposed, who’s stepping up, and what it all means ahead of a massive England v Ireland clash, with a quick look at Varsity Cup pressure points back home.

France made a statement against Ireland, Italy turned Rome into a graveyard for Scottish hopes, and England ran riot while still leaving questions unanswered. We unpack a chaotic opening round of the Six Nations, from Du Pont and Jalibert running the show to Garbisi outshining Finn on a soaking wet pitch. There’s praise where it’s due, criticism where it’s earned, and a look ahead to the next roun...

From Sharks v Stormers last weekend to France v Ireland U20s this weekend, a big couple of games for any referee. Somewhere in between, Chris Allison found time to jump on the pod. SA Rugby referee and practicing attorney Chris Allison joins Nick for a proper chat about rugby, pressure, fitness requirements and what life is really like when you’re the one with the whistle.

It was extra spicy in Durban this weekend. from the chicken livers to the heat and humidity. the SA derbies delivered just as much fire. We unpack whether JP Pietersen should drop the “interim” tag, take a quick pulse check on all four SA sides, isolate the moments that actually shifted pressure on the log, and look ahead to the upcoming global calendar meeting that could reshape the game.

Did the Sharks just help the Stormers win the URC? The Bulls are back to bullying with the maul, the Lions still can’t find the drop-goal button, and Andre Esterhuizen looks like the captain the Sharks needed all along. We cut through the noise with a proper SA teams pulse check, SuperBru embarrassment, and a My Fok Tjom take on why taking Boks v All Blacks to the USA could be SARU’s worst call ye...

Season 6 is here & we're asking the big questions. Are the Bulls & Sharks fixing things up? Can the Stormers keep the ball rolling and when will the Lions learn to roar? The Cheetahs remain on the outside looking in. We talk Superbru humiliation, a dangerous take on taking the Boks v All Blacks to the USA and the All Blacks cutting things close with a coaching shake up. The Rugby Punt-it P...

Are the Stormers the real deal? What’s gone wrong at the Bulls? Is another Sharks reset enough? And do the Lions even know who they are? We’re back with answers... and arguments. Patreon tjoms: 18 Jan Public release: 19 Jan Rugby Punt-it. Season 6 coming soon.