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Rugby Punt-it

Nicholas Halseywww.rugbypuntit.co.za

You won’t find anything about soccer on here… From couch coaches to Punt-its and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to have one up on your mates in Superbru, keen to drown out the hooting Taxi’s as you struggle your way down William Nicol or just looking to drop some wisdom at the next braai, join Ronnie and I every Wednesday for a chat.

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Episodes

Feeling Blue?

Die Blou Bull weet nie van??? Heading home empty-handed again ... 3 URC finals, 3 L’s, and not even a line break to brag about. Nienaber’s Leinster defence shut the gates, and the Blue Bulls are, well... feeling blue. Bath end a 29-year drought in style (cheers, Johan van Graan), and the Boks trim the squad to 45 as the international season looms. We break it all down and look ahead to what’s next for the men in green and gold.

Jun 17, 202528 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Tissues Anyone?

Strap in, folks! It was semi-final weekend where Leinster ran riot (six tries!) while Glasgow forgot how to score. Bulls beat Sharks but needed three yellows to do it, talk about a breakdown boss job! Mapimpi and Willie showed class, but the Boks-in-waiting might already be dreaming of green jerseys. We look ahead to a final at Croke Park where Leinster’s rucks last about as long as a double Brandy at Loftus. We talk Tigers, Bath, a hamstrung Hanekom, Eben’s noggin, Crusaders’ unbeatable streak,...

Jun 10, 202524 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Still Kicking

Unpacking the URC quarters, we dive into a Durban shootout of a different kind (we’re not bluffing). Viking sweat, déjà vu in the Storm, cheeky winks, and Bradley Davids’ big moment. Semi-final tickets up for grabs as we head to Loftus for an all-South African affair. Can the Warriors keep their crown? Tune in for the chat.

Jun 03, 202527 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Finger on the Pulse

From A Rec to rugby royalty – Bath rise under Van Graan to lift the Challenge Cup, while Bordeaux banter their way to a first-ever Champions Cup crown. We break down the finals, preview the URC quarters, drop some dad jokes, dissect the 2027 World Cup draw, and serve up Superbru tips that will trigger the TMO.

May 27, 202524 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Rants & Red Card's

Is Ronnie popular in Germany, or is his humor just too advanced for the land of efficiency and bratwurst? We try to find out while recapping a wild final URC round where all the South African teams won. The Stormers cruised past Cardiff, Bulls slayed the Dragons, Lions edged Ospreys, and the Sharks hit snooze before the alarms went off. With home quarter-finals for the Bulls and Sharks, we ask: are we too harsh on Durban's darlings? We also cover Willemse's red card, sky-high Bok ticket prices, ...

May 21, 202525 minSeason 5Ep. 9

The Heimlich Maneuver

Leinster choke (again) as the Saints go marching in, Bordeaux dump out Toulouse, and suddenly the Top 14 isn't looking so top. Lyon edge Racing in a slugfest that leaves Faz seeing stars, just in time to add spice to the looming Lions squad announcement. Bath take care of Edinburgh to book a final against Lyon, and with chokers, chokeholds, and kissing cousins in the mix, this episode has more twists than a Farrell tackle review.

May 07, 202532 minSeason 5Ep. 8

That's not the Castres

We recap a wild Champions Cup quarterfinals weekend—Leinster cruise, Castres disappear after halftime, and Bulls discipline costs them against Edinburgh. Toulouse edge Toulon, and Bath outmuscle Gloucester. In the URC, it’s the Biltong Series decider as Everitt eyes an SA clean sweep, the Bulls limp into Munster, and the Stormers reload. Back home UCT lift the Varsity Cup, BB overtakes Morne in Super Rugby history, and Kolbe flattens Marx in our My Fok Tjom moment of the week.

Apr 16, 202525 minSeason 5Ep. 7

In the Pocket

This week, we’re all about the 10's. From Sam Prendergast’s rising stock at Leinster to Marcus Smith’s magic (and mayhem) for Quins. We dive into the big-names lighting up Europe. Dan Biggar’s swansong in Toulon, Finn Russell fracturing things at Bath, Jack Crowley’s BMT, and Pollie's big move. Who’s thriving, who’s surviving, and who’s quietly waiting in the pocket? Could Owen Farrell, still be in the Lions frame? With class permanent and the tour looming, it’s a conversation worth having. Bold...

Apr 09, 202532 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Do Something Crazy

The Standard Tighthead and fishing with Felix, its onwards and upwards from here. Ronnie & Nick dive into the 6 Nations as Ireland slump to 3rd, Les Bleus got the job done, and England proved Nick very wrong. We cast our ears back to the pre-season predictions, the top performers and the My Fok Tjom moments

Mar 18, 202533 minSeason 5Ep. 5

There's It

Nick’s eating his words faster than a prop at the buffet as England do the dirty to the French. Ireland make it 11 against the Scots and Italy ensure the Welsh nosedive continues (Cheers Gats). The Bulls exorcised their Cape Town demons, the serious Malherbe & the awkward Saffa.

Feb 12, 202541 minSeason 5Ep. 4

6/2 or 6 Who?

Well spirited copy cats with backs against the wall as the 6 Nations got underway. The dark horse, the flying Frenchmen & the Dublin All Blacks were the talk of the town. we also take a look ahead to the upcoming North v South derby, round 2 of the 6 Nations and the latest news.

Feb 05, 202538 minSeason 5Ep. 3

ZEBRE CROSSING

Heads, shoulders, knee’s of glass... It was a mixed bag of URC action over the weekend as more Boks end up on the injury list. the Jukskei derby, the backfire of the 6/2 split and the big but skeptical win in Wales. Join us as we delve into the upcoming 6 Nations and drop our predictions for the tournament winners and wooden spooners.

Jan 29, 202534 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Theirs To Lose

Coconut trees or it’s not a beach... Nick & Ronnie are back after a cracking weekend of Champions & Challenge Cup rugby. It wasn’t all doom & gloom but My Fok Tjom it wasn’t all that pretty. Some skillful scrums, slick handling and loads of epic tries kept us glued to our screens and were here to cover it all. Join us for the chat.

Jan 15, 202546 minSeason 5Ep. 1

SEASON 5 COMING 14 JANUARY

Season 5 is almost here! Nick and Ronnie are back on Rugby Punt-it , ready to tackle the URC, Champions Cup, Six Nations, Varsity Cup, and the road to the British & Irish Lions tour. Plus, we’ll reveal our Superbru picks—whether they’re genius or “what were they thinking?” Expect expert analysis, bold banter, and the occasional bad prediction. Think you can outsmart us? Join the chaos and subscribe now!

Jan 08, 20251 min

NOT SO SUPER BRU

IN A WEEKEND FULL OF UPSETS, NONE WERE MORE UPSET THAN THE IRISH. THE SOUTH CAME OUT FIRING AND WE WERE DEALT A NUMBER OF TOP CLASS FIXTURES. THE BOKS GOT THEIR TOUR OFF TO A WINNING, ALBEIT SLOW START WHILST THE WALLABIES DEALT ENGLAND A BLOW RIGHT IN THEIR TWICKERS. TUNE IN AS WE COVER ALL THE ACTION

Nov 12, 202433 minSeason 4Ep. 31

THE SPRINGBOK FINN-ESS

The Autumn Nations Series is upon us and this weekend brings no less than 10 tests to sink our teeth into. Nick & Ronnie are back to bring you all the action as the All blacks look to stop the luck of the Irish, the wallabies are out to silence the English and the Bokke look to impose their physicality in Murrayfield.

Nov 06, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 30

Champs of the Rugby Champs

Locksmiths, pitch invaders, strange Boerie and a first trip to Hennie's as we went down to the Lowveld to watch the Bokke win the Rugby Championship. Money Manie came out firing, the Malmesbury Missile bagged 2 and Eben became our most capped Bok in the perfect end to the Southern Hemisphere season. We now turn our attention North for the URC and end of year tour.

Oct 02, 202430 minSeason 4Ep. 29

Second Half's & Second Chances

The Bokke let one slip in Argentina as Los Pumas have now toppled all three of their Southern rivals to line up a final in Nelspruit. We take a delve into where the Bokke went wrong, whilst also looking ahead to the final round of the Rugby Championship. The Wallabies came close, can they come a little closer? Just where will the log tally-up come Saturday night.

Sep 25, 202430 minSeason 4Ep. 28

Friends and Foes

We're joined by our bud Dan from Short Ball Rugby for a lekker chat about Rugby's biggest rivalry. We cover all the weekends action before turning our attention forward to what will be a massive test in Cape Town. Blind rankings, the risks of a 6/2 and the fight for the Freedom Cup. Can the Wallabies make it 2 in a row? Will the Bokke take it to 4? Tune in for the chat.

Sep 04, 202438 minSeason 4Ep. 27

Behind Enemy Lines

It was a big weekend for the Saffa's in Perth a week ago, whilst the Blacklash put the Los back into the Pumas. We then turn our attention towards round 3 of the Rugby Championship. Some bold selection calls from Dr Erasmus, thinning lock stocks and the 6/2 split. Fleeing Felix, Leon, and Eddie's big win round out the show. Tune in for all the action.

Aug 28, 202430 minSeason 4Ep. 26

Brisberg to Perthoria

That's a nice table... and we're not only talking about the Rugby Championship. The Win Pumas, the waning Wallabies and the World Cup Finalists all dished up some interesting results as the Southern Hemisphere season got underway. Where's the scrum? Kolbe's cameo's and the big Gus Creevy round out the show as we bring you all the weekends action.

Aug 15, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 25

New Rules, Old Tricks

SANZAAR has shaken up the rule book as the Rugby Championship is set to get underway. Rassie's squad shows that its about both quality and quantity as Sacha gets the nod at 10 for the Brisbane job. Kwagga the Swiss Army Knife, Razors new captain and beer bets with our Aussie mate Scrum bags. We've cover it all as the Southern Hemisphere season gets underway

Aug 07, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 24

July Wrap Up

Bloem Harm and picking a snore as we drove down to the city of the roses. Portugal rose to the occasion as temperatures dropped and many of the next generation got their first go. We delve into all the weekends action as well as Ronnie's dismal showing on Superbru despite Spain making history as predicted. We also cast our eyes ahead to the Rugby Championship and the Bok squad.

Jul 24, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 23

Captain of the Caps

Salmaan becomes the 66th Bok Captain as he leads out a new look Springbok 23 against Portugal in Bloem. The Irish broke South African hearts down in Durban, whilst the All Blacks & Wallabies notched up series clean sweeps. The physical battle has left Rassie with a long injury list as the Rugby Championship looms. Tune in as we take you through all of the weekends action.

Jul 17, 202438 minSeason 4Ep. 22

Vis-à-Vis

Whilst new visa rules may have been implemented, it won't stop the Boks & Ireland from going face to face in Durban. Razor's close shave dished up a debut for Fin Baxter and Joe Schmidt got the Wallabies rebuild underway. Oh Canada, new TMO protocols, shot clock chaos and chasing lost causes. We cover all the international action in this weeks episode.

Jul 10, 202439 minSeason 4Ep. 21

DEPTHS OF EXPERIENCE

Miss by an inch, miss by a mile as Ronnie makes use of his hulp my trap. Rassie’s top class shithousery, missing members, delayed broadcasts and mending fences lead us into the international season. there’s loads to cover as new coaches & new players kick off the next World Cup cycle. Catch us every Wednesday

Jul 03, 202426 minSeason 4Ep. 20

Binne Buite See You Later

Glasgow were true warriors as they silenced the 50 000 strong Loftus faithful. The Springboks unleashed yet another pesky scrum capped winger, whilst Caleb Clarke was tearing it up in the Super Rugby final. Everybody was Kung fu Fassi, Ronnie isn't hip enough and Nick is representing the souties on Kom Ons Braai. We take a look at the Bok squad and gear up for an action packed international season.

Jun 26, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 19

RUB OF THE GREEN

Dubai fame, Irish implosions, and the cotton wool conundrum. Not only are we into finals week of the URC which sees the Bulls hosting Glasgow, but Dr Erasmus has named his first Springbok side of the 2024 season. There is plenty to chat about as we take a look at the 4 debutants, Koch's 50th and Hendrikse at 10. Tune in for the chat

Jun 19, 202435 minSeason 4Ep. 18

1 for Maul & Maul for 1

It was a fight that went down to the wire for places on the URC log & our Superbru as the season heads into the play-off stages. A smug Ronnie and Nick on the wing make for a good laugh, whilst we look ahead to the weekends quarter-final match ups. The Bulls take the SA shield and are sitting pretty as the Sharks and Lions players look to make the cut to face Wales. What exactly goes into making the worlds best player?

Jun 05, 202430 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Not Here To Louse

That's a wrap for the Champions & Challenge Cups as Toulouse & the Sharks take their titles. Ronnie's Kudu horn, the Dupont 4, some Siya Masuku magic and Wincent Koch casually adding a 50:22 to his accolades are all the talk. We take a look ahead to the last round of URC action and dish out some prizes to our Superest of Bru's. Tune in for the chat.

May 29, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 16
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