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.
The All Blacks snatched up a Rugby Championship title and their 21st Bledisloe in a row this weekend, whilst the Boks & Los Pumas slogged it out at Ellis Park. Eddies chit chat and 'rugby incidents' aside, there are plenty of positives to take. The Boks named their last 23 ahead of the World Cup Squad announcement and Ronnie & Nick unpack the 11 spots still up for grabs this weekend. Catch us every Wednesday.
Whether it's the Rugby Championship title, or a seat on the plane to France, there's everything left to play for. Ronnie & Nick are joined by Baby Bok center, Ethan Hooker as they chat about the U20 World Champs, the newly formed Rugby Champs and what it's like being coached by JP. 9 changes to the Bok team means there's plenty to discuss and Eddie's warning could spell danger at the MCG. Catch us every Wednesday.
It was a weekend of records, with many favoring the All Blacks and one happy Cheika. Nick's quick draw wasn't to be, but Ronnie's Bobotie may have saved the day. We look into the Boks lineout tactics and how to tackle ghosts, before turning our attention to Sexton's misdeed. The new global competition gets a look in, and we pay tribute to the great Frans Steyn. Catch us every Wednesday.
The Rugby Championship kicked off with a bang as the Boks & All Blacks secured big wins and we now turn our attention to the 1st of 3 against our oldest foes. Ronnie's looking for a new Facebook friend, whilst MacGuyver Déjà vu was real, and Nick learnt what seagulling was. The URC is on the rise as we look at the viewership stats and you don't want to miss this weeks My Fok Tjom confession. Catch us every Wednesday
Test week is here, the Bok 23 and Jersey have been released & Ronnie survived his trip to Brits. Quade's new cut spells trouble for the Boks, but RasNaber have it all figured out. We delve into Regulation 8, with a Nonu, Parra and Parise surprise, and don't forget about the Boks Kleyn Geheim. Catch us every Wednesday.
We're back for Season 3, kicking it off with a trip to Bloemfontein for the Currie Cup Final, can Ronnie run for 40 or did Nick score a 43? The International season is upon us and we take an in depth look at the Bok squad and the looming test against the Wallabies. Whilst Johnny still isn't in the naughty corner, we introduce the My Fok Tjom confessions for a laugh. Catch us every Wednesday.
Hold onto your scrum caps, Season 3 of the Rugby Punt-it podcast is here to tackle the international season. Nick and Ronnie return to the pitch with a scrum-derful blend of rugby analysis, side-splitting banter, and pun-tastic humor. Get ready for a try-mendous season as they ruck and roll through the latest rugby action, leaving no joke unconverted. So light the braai, grab a beer and lets leave no ruck uncontested. Catch us every Wednesday
In our season 2 finale we delve into all the action in Cape Town, as Munster win the URC, whilst some fans may have thought they were at the UFC. The Boks have assembled a 33 man squad, and Ronnie & I take a look at what this means for World Cup hopefuls. The late worm misses the bird, but Jean Kleyn and RG Snyman had the last say, but don't forget about those Barbarians. Catch us every Wednesday.
Whether its the two finals from last weekend or the one's coming up, the season finales have lived up to all expectations. Kolbe & Big Willie lit up the stage, whilst a few legends of the game hung up their togs. We find out about Nick's favorite French pasta and rocking it at prop, whilst all focus shifts to Cape Town for the URC final. Catch us every Wednesday.
From the scrummy with no neck, to the battle hardened Keith Earls, the concrete truck that is Jasper, and Dayimani's slight of hand, this weekend's semi-final action was one for the ages. Leinster weren't the only side left Red in the faces as the Chiefs quickly learned. We take a look to the finals coming up, as well as Kitshoff's potential as Bok skipper. Catch us every Wednesday.
Ronnie & I took a last minute trip to Cape Town for the Stormers v Bulls game, whilst the Sharks struggled over in Ireland. Four teams are left as we dive into the semi-finals and we review the Sharks and Bulls seasons after after they bow out. News on the Boks preparations and injury updates. Catch us every Wednesday.
After a round of epic semi-finals in the Champions and Challenge Cup's, Ronnie & I turn our attention to the URC play-off stages. The potential battle between Fourie & Coetzee and what it means for the Boks. We also delve into the use of an orange card and TMO bunker for the World Cup and Pote's express package from Polokwane for his New York rival. Catch us every Wednesday.
From Johan Goosen's unusual record to World Rugby's new kit laws and everything in between. Ronnie and I chat through the weekends URC action, take a look at player welfare with Quade's bizarre return and the Boks growing injury list which now includes captain Siya Kolisi. Catch us every Wednesday.
Final round URC action is about more than just the play-offs, the Champions and Challenge Cup count too. Ronnie & I delve into Nienaber's departure and potential replacements, and join in celebrating the Varsity Cup champs. Paul Jordaan's return, Pienaar & Kriel's retirements and Ronnie's bold WC prediction. Catch us every Wednesday
The quarter-finals dished up some stellar rugby, the SA sides may be out but there are plenty of positives. How about those French TV Directors... We delve into their influence ahead of the World Cup. Frans in France? The Boks injury list is growing, we've got all that and more. Catch us every Wednesday
This one's for the loosies, Deon, Jasper and all those in between. A cracking weekend of rugby see's 3 SA sides progress to quarter-finals with some incredible talent on display. We also take a look at Tuks relegation, the Blue Bulls, and Eddie Jones' first squad. Catch us every Wednesday.
Whilst Ronnie was fighting it out with Uber Eats in Dublin, there was a ton of rugby underway. Most SA sides are going through a slump and fighting for survival, whilst the Stormers lead the charge. The Heineken Cup returns with some top class action and we delve into the World Cups key players. When did you last see Rasta? Catch us every Wednesday.
St Patrick spurred the Irish to glory in Dublin, and France's Galthié laid down the law ahead of the World Cup. Whilst Ronnie is off to inspect the Leinster pitch ahead of the Stormers game, I'm joined by Belinda for a full 6 Nations & Currie Cup debrief. We also take a delve into the Boks options at 10. Catch us every Wednesday.
How's about that Chariot? The Pumas set the pace in Pretoria whilst the French put England through theirs. Crowley has his say on the officiating and Ireland queue up a Grand Slam. We couldn't forget about the Drua and their Crusaders triumph. Catch us every Wednesday.
The Lions claimed the Jukskei Derby and a 13 man Stormers snatch up a South African clean sweep. Throat slitting action in Super Rugby, and the Reds notching up 7o points weren't the only surprises over the weekend however. We also look ahead to the Currie Cup and 6 Nations fixtures as well as Pollards return to form. Catch us every Wednesday.
2 Reds in Paris, set up a thriller, whilst the Italians continued their rise in form. Ulster got the jump on the Sharks, as the Lions roared in Jozi. The biggest surprise of the weekend was left for the Crusaders as Super Rugby got underway. Nigel off to the Boks? All this and more, catch us every Wednesday.
URC Derby weekend dished up some top notch rugby as Deon Fourie stole more than the show at Loftus, whilst the Sharks broke hearts in Jozi. Rugby that Rocks was back with the Varsity Cup and Super Rugby makes its season return. We back the Welsh players and take a look at the value of senior players. Catch us every Wednesday.
Finn Russell sees Scotland to their best 6 Nations start ever, as Ireland manage to subdue Les Bleus. We are also joined by former Wallaby & Current Sharks center, Ben Tapuai, to chat about his time in Super Rugby, The Prem and now URC. You might also be surprised to find out which team mate has the best braai skills. Catch us every Wednesday.
We sat down for an epic chat with Matt Proudfoot. The former Springbok and England forwards coach talks about his time with the two rugby powerhouses, coaching with Eddie and Rassie and departing England. We also take a look ahead to the World Cup and his new role with Maties in the Varsity Cup. We haven't forgotten about the Stormers stealing the show in Durban and a titanic first round in the 6 Nations.
Ronnie is in the pits as we look at Laporte's departure and the RFU's PR nightmare. The Sharks lead the SA charge in the URC as the Stormers suffered heavy casualties. The 6 Nations is also upon us and we think there are a few interesting matchup's to come. Will there be a Grand Slam in 2023? Catch us every Wednesday.
A ridiculous tackle law change, meets an Owen Farrell slight of hand by the governing body. Turns out firing Eddie wouldn't be their most bizarre decision this year. Elsewhere, all 5 SA sides made it to the play-off's, Eben stole more than the show and we chat about our first listener chosen topic. Plus, can you guess which All Black Ronnie reckons he could tackle?
In the words of Kenny Rogers, you've got to know when to show them. 5 Red cards in the Champions Cup over the weekend couldn't cast a shadow over the URC sides winning 13/16 clashes. Raynal may be too old but the Saffa sides are just getting started with one already qualifying for the playoff's. We also take a look at Eddie joining the Wallabies and the Springbok players upcoming rest period. Catch us every Wednesday.
Howzit my Bru, Festive season rugby was a massive hit in Durban & Cape Town with over 50 000 in attendance, We then turn our attention to some major clashes in both the Heineken and Champions Cup. We are also joined on the Pod by Sharks flyhalf Boeta Chamberlain along with his doggo Joey for a lekka chat.
Ronnie & I are joined on the pod by Deon, the No BS Sports Guy to chat about the ups & downs of the 2022 season. From Irelands series victory in New Zealand to Georgia getting one over Wales, and the Boks hammering England. We bring you the top players from SA & the world as voted for by you. This one is not to be missed.
The Heineken Cup arrived in style as the SA sides got stuck in to a truly incredible competition. An off showing from the Stormers couldn't cloud up the rest of the weekends results, except for Ronnie's poker game. The World Schools Festival is also underway and Grey Kollege is off to a great start. Catch us every Wednesday.
