Rugby Scoop

This week, we take a look at URC quarter finals and Super Rugby quarter finals.  We also dive into the Rugby DNA Series: Springboks and Allblacks 

This week we chat with Vuyisile Mbula, a South African based in The Netherlands, following their win in the Dutch National Rugby Competition - Ereklasse.  We also look at the Sharks winning the EPCR last Friday. Leinster always a bridesmaid never the bride  Who will cover 15 for the Springboks, now that Willemse is out Rugby DNA Series: France & Italy 

In this week's episode:  We chat about URC log standings and who we think will be part of the final 8.  Lions looking good at the back end of this season  Leinster not doing well on the road  Did Razor give Sam Cane a call?  Rugby DNA - Ireland and Scotland 

This week on the Rugby Scoop:  Super Rugby Round Up - So URC Round Up  Rugby Championship under 20  Richie Mounga versus Damian McKenzie  Where will the Bulls finish in URC?  We look at Rugby DNA of Australia and Argentina 

This week on Rugby Scoop pod, we look at the hot again Super Rugby competition. We try and understand the logic behind Leinster second string outfit travelling to South Africa in URC. Siya Masuku, the Sharks savior?  Leinster experiment, not good for URC What's Wales Rugby DNA? What's England Rugby DNA?

In todays conversation, start off by looking at Russia political situation. Scoop takes us on a short journey on Rotterdam Rugby Club.  Dosbon and the Stormers in a spot of bother  Munster grind it out at Loftus  Rob Penny and the Crusaders: End of a Dynasty?  Blues under Vern Cotter  Sacha Mngomezulu to leap frog Manie Libbok

We are finally back again after two weeks of hiatus, Vuyo has been involved in some rugby competitions in Russia, Scoop has been away on rugby duties in Portugal. In this weeks episode, we catch up new making headlines in the past week:  Hurricanes flix their muscle on the Chiefs  Jacques Nienaber influence at Leinster  White noise from the Bulls  Reaction from South African teams participating in...

In this episode we discuss news making headlines in the past week:  South African teams make a statement in URC with 4 from 4 wins  Drua love story continues in Super Rugby Pacific as the pip the Tahs  Do New Zealand teams know you can also win games by scoring 3 points?  Wandisile Simelani needs more game time at Stormers  Sharks Springboks, its time to stand up and be counted  We vote for Six Na...

In this episode we look at the Reds success so far this season under Les Kiss, we take a deep dive into the Six Nations results in the final round. We also discuss the 20 min red card. 

In this week's episode we tackle the rollercoaster weekend of rugby upsets:  Do coaches need to change their approach each week for each game?  Italy finally get the win they've been looking for  Borthwick outclasses Andy Farrell  Drua continue thier winning form against Crusaders  Les Kiss the right man for the Reds?  Hurricanes looking good after 3 rounds  Who should captain the Spring...

In this week's episode we kick off the conversation with Super Rugby - Super Round hosted in Melbourne. Poor attendance, but the rugby product was great.  We also take a deep dive on how the Bulls  dominated Stormers Lions keep the Sharks scoreless in the second half URC table  Waratahs upset Crusaders  Rugby Eligibility Laws  Is Warren Gatland good for Wales Rugby or not? 

In this episode we take a deep dive into this past week's hot rugby action. We also started a new fun way to end the show: "shithousery moment of the week" Dupont in Sevens  Super Rugby - Chiefs vs Crusaders  Six Nations  Duhan van der Merwe - The One That Got Away?  Borthwick tactics  Shithousery Moment Of The Week

On this episode we look at the South African Derbies, URC in the UK |  Why are Stormers so good?  Blue Bulls showing a lot of maturity URC Top 8 - who will make the playoffs?  Who makes the Springboks alignment group Andy Farrell's Ireland compared to Clive Woodward's England of 2002/03 Enjoy : ) 

On todays episode, we look at:  Scotland versus France - how did Scotland lose a 6 point lead with 20 min to play?  England win 2 back-to-back | Wales youngsters gaining valuable experience  We look at the Referee Documentary - Whistleblowers  Why French star players never travel outside of France? If they are serious about winning a World Cup, shouldn't they tour? How will SA Rugby plan to u...

In this episode we cover some interesting topics:  Rugby Mullets  Reports on Duane Vermeulen as DoR  Borthwick says England had three training sessions  Gatland picks a young Welsh side  France missing Antoine Dupont  Ireland to go all the way 

On todays show:  Sevens Series (Perth Edition)  Rassie to rope in Tony Brown to the Springboks  Sanele Nohamba in the form of his life  Finn "Lionel Messi" Russell  Blue Bull versus Lions Breakdown

On todays episode we cover:  Warburton and Jim talking about Welsh/English collaboration (bye bye URC) Anglo-Welsh League We breakdown the Six Nations Squads announced in the past week, who is likely to win this years comp, who has the best squad?  Joe Schmidt set to be next Wallabies coach. (David Nucifora also linked to the Wallabies as Director of rugby - what a combination) Stormers emphatic p...

Round Up - thoughts on European Rugby Championship - talking points: SA teams in Europe, how did they perform Hacjivah - Is there space for him in the Springbok squad Passing of JPR Williams #MHSRIP Vuyo - Takes us through the requirement's for 15s players transitioning into 7s domain Du Pont & Michael Hooper = Olympic preparations Clive Woodward removed from ITV Thoughts on NZ - Japan #C...

Our first episode of 2024:  All things URC: how Welsh sides are doing - with Huw + stats | Zammit could be jetting off to Japan How is the reception of Jacques Nienaber at Leinster? SA teams - Vuyo & Jade (Jake White vs Dobson | Simelane saga | what’s wrong with the Sharks? - sharks hit rock bottom against Lions | should the Boks at Sharks also be Accountable? What is the direction of URC? How...

In this episode we look at how South African Springboks went #back2back and won their fourth rugby world cup championship. We also look at what happens next in Springbok camp post Jacques Nienaber? Who will be next Springboks captain after Kolisi? Were the Allblacks emotionally immature for this final?  

In this episode we take a deep dive into game tactics employed by the World Cup semi-finalists, Springboks - England and Allblacks - Argentina. We also make predictions for the finals and look at team selection. Enjoy 

In this episode we look back the Quarter Final matches in the rugby world cup. PS: The show was recorded on Sunday afternoon

In this episode we discuss the Ireland vs Scotland:  Italy v France & Crowley Impact?  Selection Blunders - England / Wallabies  Springboks Team for France  Can the Allblacks bring the high flying Irish down to earth? Who has impressed in this world cup so far?   

In this episode we cover the Rugby World Cup week 4, Ian Foster takes a swipe at Ireland & Springboks "boring" rugby, Pollard being brought in to save the Springboks kicking woes.  Should Galthie rush Dupont back to playing?  Wallabies should take a holiday break in their bye week Has France faced any adversity in this World Cup cycle?  lastly we share our view on the World Cup after...

In this episode we breakdown the Springbok loss to Ireland, we look at the level of rugby produced by Allister Coetzee's Namibia. How far can France go in this World Cup without Dupont?