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Elite Rugby Banter

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Elite Rugby Banter - the rugby pod where the commentary is as unpredictable as the bounce of the ball. Join Phil, Ant, and Andrew, three rugby nerds and fantasy draft managers, as they give their biased and unqualified but never dispassionate opinions on all things rugby related. Andrew: Rugby claim to fame: length of the field try against Bishops for the u12 C team Teams supported other than the Springboks: Stormers, Scotland Favourite rugby moment: every Breyton Paulse flick-flack Ant: Rugby claim to fame: Lightest hooker to play senior rugby for UCT Teams other than the Springboks: Sharks, Giltinis (RIP), Nambia Favourite rugby moment: any Frans Steyn 50m kick, or Louis Carbonel pointing and laughing at the english before slotting a conversion, or RG fighting the whole Aussie team Phil: Rugby claim to fame: Smashed through a whole a Kingswood team to score a magical try (twice) Teams other than the Lions: Springboks, England, Cheetahs Favourite rugby moment: Lions comprehensive win over the Sharks in the 2011 Currie Cup final You can find them on Spotify, iTunes, Soundcloud, and Acast.
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Episodes

Episode 169: Smart Balls and Not So Smart Banter

Good news everybody, Super rugby is here, even if you guys up North can't watch it. Join the guys this week as we discuss some of rugby's smallest stories before discussing the past weekend's Super Rugby matches. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Feb 23, 20211 hr 6 min

Episode 168: The Boys are Back Together

Buckle up this was a long one, there was no Adam to keep us on track. This week the guys look ahead to the upcoming fantasy rugby season, by looking back at last year's best performers. Not one to be left out of any fantasy rugby discussions, Alex makes his return to the pod. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Feb 16, 20211 hr 31 min

Episode 165: The Ruck Inspectors

This week the guys are joined by Mitch from the Rugby Fixation podcast. Mitch tries his best to enlighten the guys about the Warratahs, Western Force, and the Rebels. We also briefly discussed the Currie Cup semi-finals from last weekend. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Jan 26, 20211 hr 3 min

Episode 163: Adam had a plan for this episode

The guys kick off the New Year with a classic rambler of an episode. Join us as we get back in the saddle by meandering through the last week or two's rugby news and Currie Cup games. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Jan 12, 202152 min

Episode 161: Getting Hype for the World Cup

Thankfully Wolrd Rugby decided to have the draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup before we recorded. So, join us as we discuss the draw and other news that happened in the rugby world, before finally turning our attention to last week's Currie Cup action. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Dec 15, 20201 hr 6 min

Episode 160: I'm a Bulls Fan

Another week and another blurb I need to type out. Honestly, I can't focus on anything besides the bombshell Adam dropped. But seriously, we discussed some news and a look at some of this weekend's games, including the conclusion of the Autumn Nations Cup and Tri Nations, Maori All Blacks v Moana Pasifika and the latest round of the Currie Cup. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Dec 08, 20201 hr 1 min

Episode 159: Eddie Jones Hates Fantasy Rugby

This week Ben, Ant, and Matt discuss some of rugby's biggest and smallest headlines. The guys go on to looking at the weekend's games as the Carling Currie Cup entered Round 1 or 8, we're not sure. Also just as a heads up, we recorded this episode before the news about Pablo Matera's tweets broke. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Dec 01, 20201 hr 27 min

Episode 158: New Zealand Continue Their Not Winning Streak

Join the guys this week as we discuss the latest rugby news and fixtures. We make a serious case for appointing Maro Itoje as the British & Irish Lions captain. We look at the recent week of New Zealand not winning in the Tri Nations and the lackluster final round of Super Rugby Mzansi. We do manage to put together a rather decent team of the tournament though if we do say so ourselves, yell at us on Facebook if you disagree. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Nov 23, 20201 hr 20 min

Episode 157: Happy Birthday Jannie du Plessis

This week the gang discuss some of the latest rugby news, as well as a look at the last weekend's results. Including the Autumn Nation's Cup, Super Rugby Mzansi, the Tri Nations, and even a quick word on the Mitre10 Cup. #VamosLosPumas Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Nov 17, 20201 hr 4 min

Episode 156: Rugby Australia is having a TV Party

This week some guys discuss rugby news and rugby matches. Some highlights include, the Rugby Australia TV Deal, Raelene Castle's new gig and SA Rugby's inability to commit. Everything is wrapped up with a look at the latest round of Super Rugby Mzansi, Bledisloe 4 and pub quizzes. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Nov 10, 20201 hr 18 min

Episode 155: Happy 32-12 Day

Join the guys, who are joined by Phil as they look back at 32-12 Day, which as already been and gone by the time you listen to this. Don't worry it's not all looking back at the last test played by the Springboks, no there's a brief transformation discussion and a look at Bledisloe III: Second Blood and the latest Super Rugby Mzansi matches. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Nov 03, 20201 hr 12 min

Episode 154: COVID Just Keeps Cancelling Rugby

This week the guys discuss the latest round of rugby matches cancelled due to COVID concerns, as well as the Super Rugby Mzansi matches that went ahead. Count how many times you can hear the spooky hellos. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Oct 27, 202056 min

Episode 153: Bledisloe II: We're Half Way There

Join us this week as Adam, Alex and Matt (Ben's literally at the beach because that's what Ben does) take a brief look at a few headlines before diving into the weekend's Super Rugby Mzansi fixtures and Bledisloe II. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Oct 20, 20201 hr 4 min

Episode 152: Super Rugby Mzansi Kicks Off And Bledisloe Has Been Unlocked?

This week sees an unfamiliar familiar feeling full house as Adam takes the wheel for a large part of the podcast. With not much actual news, the guys speculate about South Africa's chance of playing in the rugby Championship. Thankfully that's not all though as there is plenty of rugby to discuss with the first round of Super Rugby Mzansi as well as the first Bledisloe match. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Oct 13, 20201 hr 7 min

Episode 151: The One with All of the Friends References

This Ben, Alex and Matt return to form with one of our traditional in-depth reviews of South African rugby, where we mostly only talk about two players, see if you can guess who. There's also bits about how Sale Sharks and New Zealand Rugby Union are silly. We also bag on an old favourite, Jake White. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Oct 06, 20201 hr 13 min

Episode 149: Shots Fired as rugby returns to the Republic

This week Ben and Matt are joined by Phil and Ant for another trademark relaxed fit episodes. The guys looked at the Super Rugby AU final, the Green v Gold draft pool and a few other pieces of rugby news that cropped up in the week. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Sep 22, 20201 hr 17 min

Green v Gold Midweek Special

Look out behind you, it's a surprise minisode! Hot off the heels of the announcement that Rugby will be returning to SA with a special Green v Gold trial, Alex (Gold) and Matt(Green) try their hands at picking the two teams. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Sep 17, 202034 min

Episode 148: The Birth of Rugby 3s

Another week, another episode. Join Ben, Alex and Matt as they take another shallow dive into the week's rugby news, including the Pro14 final, the Rugby Championship, Super Rugby Mzansi and Super Rugby AU. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Sep 15, 20201 hr 12 min

Episode 147: Look Ma, No Hands

Another week, another episode with Alex, Ben and Matt (Adam is still banned for being terrible at math). This week the guys look forward to the local South African competition, what the Rugby Championship is likely to end being, and how Owen Farrell still can't tackle. We also discuss the North v South game and the last round of Super Rugby AU. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Sep 08, 20201 hr 10 min

Episode 150: South African Rugby and Adam make their returns this week

This week Alex and Matt welcome back Adam as they discuss the return of rugby in South Africa. Under Adam's strict guidance, the guys discuss the Green v Gold draft, the Super Saturday games and look ahead to the looming Rugby Championship. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Sep 02, 202054 min

Episode 146: This was supposed to be a quick one

Another week and another step closer to Super Rugby Mzansi, or Currie Cup, or whatever, pretty sure SARU isn't sure yet either. Speaking of things no one is sure about, the guys also discuss the Eight Nations tournament, the Rugby Championship and Scott Robertson's coaching career (pay attention to this bit Rassie). The guys promised themselves that they'd keep it brief this, but then life happened. At least we managed to induce a blackout rant from Alex for what it's worth. Music by @monstroid,...

Sep 01, 20201 hr 25 min

Episode 145: lofi hip hop ERB - bants to relax/study to

This week, join Ben and Matt as they meander their way through very little going on in our hemisphere of the rugby world. That being said, they did manage to discuss Razor's heel turn, Russia's World Cup bid and the latest round of Super Rugby AU. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Aug 25, 202058 min

Episode 144: To Our Friends in the Great White North

Another week of exciting rugby goes by and another week where Matt, Ben, Alex and Ant try to talk about anything else. This week we look at broken trophies, not taking a knee and most importantly where you should play semiprofessional rugby. Also there's Super Rugby AU and last look at Super Rugby Aotearoa. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Aug 18, 20201 hr 26 min

Episode 143: Has Adam been banned?

Join us as we solemnly discuss Adam's suspension from the podcast. We keep the dour mood going as we look at the past week's rugby news and reflect on the penultimate round of Super Rugby Aotearoa, also Super Rugby AU. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Aug 11, 20201 hr 12 min

Episode 142: Dear Ben Stokes, Come Fight Ben

Bad News, we lied. Join us this week as we discuss the cost of living in Suva, the Dark and Stormers, the BAFTAs and whether griffons are predatory birds. There is also rugby in there somewhere. Music by @monsteroid, 80s TV Show

Aug 03, 20201 hr 22 min

Episode 141: This one is a rudderless shambles.

Adam is back again, but he's about as effective as a substitute Phys Ed teacher. Join us this week as Alex offers up actual figures while trying to compare Super Rugby Apples and Oranges. We'll try to keep the steering wheel away from Matt in the future. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Jul 27, 20201 hr 19 min
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