That Rugby Union Show

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...