Best Southern Hemisphere Rugby Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 269 - France spoils the Southern Hemisphere Rugby Party! 1:05:56

4d ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Is Dylan Richardson going on the next Lions tour? Should the Western Cape never host another Junior World Cup? Who is the best of the new coaches on the block? Can the Northern Hemisphere claim back some face this weekend? Will Ireland have any players left? And will Phil get washed away in Newlands? All these questions and more are answered as Ant…

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How the Southern Hemisphere rugby nations are evolving and winning 54:30

4d ago54:30

54:30

The lads dive into the first round of the July Tests this week, with analysis of each of the All Blacks, Springboks and Wallabies wins. Reigning World Rugby Player of the Year Ardie Savea also stops by for a chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The All Blacks' fullback conundrum and The Rugby Championship 54:40

2h ago54:40

54:40

This week the lads are previewing The Rugby Championship, debating the All Blacks' biggest selection questions and discussing the Wallabies' chances against that mighty Springbok pack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 272: Sacha - the Wizard of Oz 33:54

2h ago33:54

33:54

The Bok team has been announced for the Brisbane Barney and the boys are frothing. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (SAFM to his mates and the pod) headlines the announcement as the starting flyhalf, with some other notable talking points ahead of the Southern Hemisphere's signature competition. Is this the Boks' chance to make a statement and perhaps be …

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Boks Office - Ep 7 - Wallabies Preview & Siya's Controversial Return To SA 55:32

42m ago55:32

55:32

Welcome back to the Boks Office where today Jean De Villiers, Evan Roos and Robbie Fleck preview the huge clash against the Wallabies at Brisbane this weekend and also discuss Siya's controversial return to play in South Africa plus much more..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Can the Wallabies upset the world champions? 1:03:52

33m ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the Wallabies' opening Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks, pondering if an upset might be possible; they break down the additions to Australia's squad and question the selection of teenager Max Jorgensen; before they turn their attention to the Waratahs' big week of signings and coaching news; t…

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Damian McKenzie on the 10 jersey and Wallace Sititi on his big lessons 55:00

1h ago55:00

55:00

The Fiji Test offered an insight into the next generation of All Blacks talent and the lads are joined by one of the most promising of those players in Wallace Sititi. Damian McKenzie also stops by to chat golf and the q0 jersey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gainline Analytics looks ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup 54:28

6h ago54:28

54:28

Multiple guests join the lads this week as we dissect the latest happenings in the rugby world. Simon Strachan from Gainline Analytics helps lend some insight into the next generation of talent and Sevu Reece talks about his old mate Richie Mo'unga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Boks Office - Ep 6 - Evan Roos Discusses; The Heartbreak Of Missing Out On Rassie's Squad & Previews The Rugby Championship & The Biggest Schoolboy Fixture In The World! 59:07

1d ago59:07

59:07

Today we're delighted to be joined by current Springbok & Stormers backrower Evan Roos to discuss; his heartbreak at missing out on Rassie's squad for The Rugby Championship, his thoughts on the Boks new coaching staff and philosophy, the challenges the Boks may face against Australia and his memories of playing in the biggest school boy rugby matc…

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Wallabies' job done in July and Australia's Olympic hopes 1:00:18

3h ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' July campaign, digging into their 40-29 win over Georgia that secured a 3-0 sweep, they name their standout performers and look ahead to the Rugby Championship, they then turn their attention to the All Blacks' stopover in San Diego and Queensland's cracking clash with Wales, before finishing with …

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Episode 271: Peri-peri Portugal 1:23:31

3h ago1:23:31

1:23:31

In a second-ever happenstance, our three regulars found themselves around the same table. Are Australia the form team of World Rugby? Is the smart money on Manie, or is Sacha such a talent? Is McKenzie the real MacDaddy or just macaroni? Does Ant support the NovaVit Griffons now?Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.…

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Boks Office - Ep 5 - Frawley Breaks Boks Hearts At The Death! 58:18

20d ago58:18

58:18

Today the lads are playing a virtual round of golf as they discuss another incredible match over the weekend between the Boks and Ireland, whereby Ciaran Frawley's 2 late drop goals, gained Ireland a famous win in Durban and ensured that the series remained level. We discuss all the implications and analysis from the match and look forward to how t…

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What the July series taught us about the global rugby standings 54:15

23d ago54:15

54:15

The July Test series are now done and dusted and so the lads are here to dissect all the big movers in the global game. England's Ethan Roots also stops by for a chat, as does the Black Ferns' Kennedy Simon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gazing ahead after Wallabies' 2-0 start 49:16

16d ago49:16

49:16

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another weekend of thrilling international rugby, starting with a second straight win for the Wallabies over Wales; they pick apart that match, focusing in on the maul woes and Noah Lolesio's performance, before looking ahead to Saturday's Test with Georgia; they then look at some of the recent Australian player …

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Episode 270 -No kudus for Ciaran Frawley 1:09:19

34m ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Elite Rugby Banter (the podcast, not the musical) is back with a full complement of 3 (the same number of minutes Willie managed before getting concussed, again). Ireland have won back the Raeburn Shield as well as the rights to Zombie as the emerald greens got in Rassie's head. Jannie de Beer's illegitimate red-haired lovechild quelled a boisterou…

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Boks Office - Ep 4 - ‘Springboks Could Have Beaten Ireland By A Lot More’ 1:03:36

27d ago1:03:36

1:03:36

After witnessing the Boks take the first test vs Ireland, the lads gather once more together to give their honest takes on everything from; how the Boks managed to surprise the Ireland defence, to where the game was lost for the Irish and previewing if there’s any chance things could play out differently this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Simple & Effective: They keys to the Wallabies' winning start 59:42

5d ago59:42

59:42

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart the Wallabies' win over Wales in Sydney, hailing its simplicity and the impact of Joe Schmidt; they break down the performances of Taniela Tupou, Jake Gordon and the seven debutants, before digging into Liam Wright's wild week; then then turn to the Test matches in Pretoria and Dunedin, won by the Springboks a…

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Boks Office - Ep 3 - CJ Stander Joins To Preview South Africa vs Ireland 53:38

8d ago53:38

53:38

Today we're bringing you a very special episode of the Boks Office whereby Shimmy is joined by Ex-Irish International CJ Stander & Boks legend Schalk Burger to preview the most anticipated test series of all time in - South Africa vs Ireland! The lads discuss; whether the teams really do hate each other, what the Irish can expect from the Boks fans…

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Episode 268: Is Zane Kirchner the answer to Ireland’s fullback conundrum? 1:08:48

12d ago1:08:48

1:08:48

There’s a bone to be picked, a debt to be paid, and an injustice to be avenged… Are we talking about the Boks v Ireland series or the Team GB women in their underwear? Listen to find out.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter

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All Blacks captain Scott Barrett previews the England series 54:51

11d ago54:51

54:51

The July series are upon us and the lads have just the man to shed some light on what to expect; new All Blacks captain Scott Barrett. The team dissect the big talking points of the New Zealand series and then dive into South Africa vs Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Boks Office - Ep 2 - What The Boks Have To Improve Vs Ireland & How Did Glasgow Upset The Odds To Win The URC? 44:08

15d ago44:08

44:08

Today the lads join us from all over the world to share their thoughts on; how Rassies new look Bok team got on against Wales at Twickenham, what they need to do to improve to beat the Irish, who should be in the starting XV & also they analyse how the Bulls were shocked by Glasgow in the URC final! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

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Boks Office - Ep 1- Previewing Springboks vs Wales & The URC Final! 59:03

1M ago59:03

59:03

The boys are back for another Summer of incredible international rugby, starting this week with the Springboks taking on Wales at Twickenham and The Bulls facing off against Glasgow Warriors in the URC final! Join Shimmy, Jean De Villiers and Schalk Burger each week for their take on the big rugby stories and also a hell of a lot of banter! Hosted …

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The All Blacks defence coach helps unpack the big selections 54:44

1M ago54:44

54:44

The Super Rugby Pacific final and the All Blacks squad announcement have rocked the rugby world and the boys are here to unpack it all. All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen also joins the panel to offer some insights into the selection process and just how close some of the more contentious selection calls were. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Episode 267: Our Blood Shifts from Blue to Green...but also Black? 1:04:53

19d ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Ant, Phil, and Andy recap the first post-RWC Bok game, the URC final, and the Blitzboks qualification for the Olympics. Oh, the highs and lows of being a South African rugby fan... Also, what on earth are we supposed to do next Saturday without even our Antipodean rugby to look forward to? Our panel mulls over this grave happenstance...…

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Unpacking Aussie Joe's first Wallabies squad 54:58

1M ago54:58

54:58

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Blues' crushing win in the Super Rugby Pacific final, before they turn their attention to Joe Schmidt's first Wallabies squad, analysing the shock calls, particularly at lock, and just where else Australia appear light on; before they then discuss Dan McKellar's recent sacking by Leicester and ponder whether h…

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Episode 266: Ant risks his Life for the Pod! 40:36

2M ago40:36

40:36

Andy hosts while Ant commutes between URC, Super Rugby Pacific and the first Bok test of the season. Will Fortress Loftus hold against the Warriors of Glasgow? Will the Chiefs give the men from Auckland the Blues? And will it be Boks Office or Wails with the experimental Twickenham tour?Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.…

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The Super Rugby final and one final All Blacks selection debate 55:06

2M ago55:06

55:06

The All Blacks team will be named two days following the Super Rugby Pacific final, so the lads take one final look at who's in line for a call-up under Scott Robertson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Finding solutions for the future of Australian rugby 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Super Rugby semifinals, discussing where it went wrong for the Brumbies and what their lack of physicality means for the Wallabies; they then turn their attention to Carter Gordon's shock defection to the NRL and debate just how much of a loss he is; before they then talk the looming Wallabies squad announcem…

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Can Australian rugby survive another meagre broadcast deal? 58:27

2M ago58:27

58:27

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a predictable weekend of Super Rugby quarterfinal action, and then look ahead to the semifinals where the Brumbies will look to end Australia's finals drought in New Zealand; they then turn their attention to the competition's immediate and longer-term future, ponder what a national club competition could look li…

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Super Rugby playoffs analysis and the one guaranteed All Blacks selection 55:10

2M ago55:10

55:10

The lads dive even deeper into the analysis this week, ripping into the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals with the help of former Wallaby Justin Harrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How many Hurricanes will make the All Blacks? 55:00

2M ago55:00

55:00

The Hurricanes claimed the top seed over a dramatic final weekend of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season, so the boys dive into how they pulled it off and which members of the squad should be rewarded by Scott Robertson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 265: We're All Bulls Fans Now 1:29:21

1M ago1:29:21

1:29:21

The four-man pod returns sporting light blue jerseys and nose rings as the Stormers crash ungraciously out of the URC. Andy rules supreme in rugby fantasy land, and the boys pick their Bok squads for the upcoming series against Ireland. With all the injuries at outside back, who will accompany the old men Mapimpi and Le Roux?Music by @monstroid, 80…

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The end of the Rebels ... and Marky Mark? 1:02:09

2M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a massive week in Australian rugby, breaking down the decision to cut Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby Pacific, why it is both the right and wrong call, and where the Rebels' best players might wind up in 2025; they then turn their attention to the Super Rugby quarterfinals and whether the Reds can become the…

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How would Super Rugby teams fare in the Champions Cup? 55:00

2M ago55:00

55:00

The lads have plenty of big club games to react to this week after finals in Europe and Japan as well as some huge results in Super Rugby Pacific. We start by dissecting the games in Christchurch and Hamilton before casting an eye over the Champions Cup final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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NZ Rugby's attempt to be more like Australia 59:51

2M ago59:51

59:51

Sam Bruce is joined by TVNZ's Ollie Ritchie to break down the big issues in New Zealand rugby, including the Crusaders' extraordinary week and Rob Penney's future, whether a "Giteau Law" is needed in the wake of another young departure, the prospect of All Blacks-Springboks tours as early as 2026, and the potential for a "civil war" as the game is …

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Episode 264: The Sharks are the big fish in a small pond 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Ant comes out firing on the back of his beloved Sharks victory in the hitherto unheralded European Challenge Cup. Meanwhile, pod guest Dick Taylor helps to unpack some more meaningful competitions in the Champions Cup, URC, Super Rugby Pacific, the Japanese League One, and the SA Cup. Hilarity ensues.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.…

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Teams have smartened up on the Hurricanes but there's a simple fix 54:51

3M ago54:51

54:51

The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are just around the corner and some big contests offer the chance to build or destroy confidence before the knockout stages. The lads talk about the Hurricanes' weaknesses that the Chiefs can exploit and debate whether the Crusaders have one last swing to throw at the Blues before their season's done. Hosted on Acas…

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How are the Waratahs back here -- AGAIN? 55:19

3M ago55:19

55:19

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the controversial finish to the Brumbies-Crusaders thriller and the sparkling performances from Rob Valetini and Tom Wright; they then dig into the Waratahs' mess, pondering who deserves the blame and how they might navigate their way forward; they also share thei…

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