That Rugby Union Show
That Rugby Union Show
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The home of real rugby fans. No fluff. No nonsense. Just pure rugby passion. Hosted by Xola Ntshinga, That Rugby Union Show delivers hard-hitting analysis, proper rugby banter, and fiery debates every week—covering the latest matches, team news, and biggest talking points in the game. Expect insights from legends, expert guests, and die-hard fans who live for rugby. Subscribe now and be part of the TRU family!
THE AGE OF SASHA FM BEGINS | Bok Carnage in Durban & Eden Park Fallout | Post-Game Breakdown
The dust has barely settled — and the Springboks have left Durban smoking. In this post-game breakdown, we unpack everything that mattered from a massive weekend of rugby.🇿🇦 Boks in Full Beast ModeSouth Africa smashed Argentina 67–30, turning a tight first half into a second-half bloodbath.Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu made history, scoring 37 points — the most ever by a Bok in a single Test. Tries from Pieter-Steph du Toit (2), Marx, Kolbe, Libbok, van den Berg and Sacha turned Kings Park into a demolition site.The result puts the Boks top of the table, one step closer to the Championship crown.🌍 Global FalloutEden Park Curse continues: Wallabies fall 33–24 to NZ.Injury chaos: Beauden Barrett out (shoulder), McDermott sidelined, Skelton & Valetini recalled.England Women crowned World Champions after beating Canada at Twickenham.🧠 What We’re Breaking DownHow the Boks flipped the switch after halftime — tactics, depth, clinical finishing.What Sacha’s record-breaking night means for Bok flyhalf succession.Durban dominance: was this Rassie’s statement performance of the year?Eden Park ripple effects — and what it means for the title race.Quick hits: women’s final, injuries, coaching fallout.No fluff. No filters. Just raw Bok analysis and weekend chaos.
Sep 28, 2025
55 min
NAAS BOTHA: Springboks Rise as All Blacks Fall | Rugby Crisis & The Future of the Game
Springbok legend Naas Botha joins That Rugby Union Show to unpack the Boks’ epic win over New Zealand — and what it really means for world rugby. Is this the end of All Blacks dominance… or just a team in transition?In this episode:🇿🇦 Springboks’ new game plan — why it’s working.🇳🇿 All Blacks in crisis? Naas tells it straight.💰 Rugby’s broken system — why the sport must be run like a billion-dollar business.🏆 The global season debate — will it ever happen?🔥 Flyhalf battle: Manie vs Pollard vs the new kids.🇦🇷 Argentina threat in Durban — how the Boks should approach it.👩‍🦰 Women’s Rugby World Cup Final: England v Canada.Naas pulls no punches. If you want straight talk on the Springboks, the All Blacks, and the future of rugby — this is essential listening. 🏉
Sep 28, 2025
1 hr 19 min
Record All Blacks Defeat | Boks Rise, Wallabies Fall | That Rugby Union Show
This week, the Rugby Championship turned upside down:Boks Smash ABs in WellingtonSouth Africa inflicted New Zealand’s worst ever home defeat, storming to a 43–10 win. Six tries, a second-half demolition, and a historic Springbok statement that left the All Blacks reeling.Pumas Edge WallabiesArgentina shocked Australia 28–26 in Sydney. The Wallabies looked ready to close it out, but Carreras and the Pumas had other ideas, proving once again they’re no one’s supporting act.Women’s World Cup ClasThe Black Ferns powered past South Africa 46–17 in the quarterfinals. The Boks women impressed early, but New Zealand’s pace and finishing secured their place in the semis.Championship HeatMomentum is green and gold. The Springboks have flipped the table, the All Blacks are in crisis mode, and Argentina remain dangerous outsiders. The Rugby Championship just got spicy.👉 New episodes drop every week.🎙️ Real rugby talk, no fluff.
Sep 14, 2025
1 hr 14 min
All Blacks Beat Boks at Eden Park | Wallabies Last-Minute Try | That Rugby Union Show
This week on That Rugby Union Show:Eden Park Fortress — The All Blacks extend their streak to 51 unbeaten at Eden Park with a 24–17 win over the Springboks. Narawa and Jordan struck early, Tupaea sealed it, and Robertson’s men defended like demons. Kolisi’s return wasn’t enough to break the Auckland curse.Wallabies vs Pumas Chaos — Angus Bell crashes over in stoppage time to give Australia a dramatic 28–24 win. Eddie’s gamble to chase tries pays off, but Carreras kept Argentina in it until the very end.Championship Heat — New Zealand lead the table on 10 points, Australia close behind on 9, with the Boks and Pumas stuck on 5 each. Next up: Wellington, where Erasmus hunts redemption.Currie Cup Fire — Semi-final spots are on the line, and the rivalries are as brutal as the internationals.
Sep 7, 2025
49 min
Ray Mordt on Eden Park, Flour Bombs & Savea’s 100th | That Rugby Union Show
This week we go deep on every angle of the game:Eden Park drama – Ray Mordt joins us to relive his flour-bomb hat-trick from 1981, as the Springboks head back to Auckland with Siya Kolisi returning, Jesse Kriel leading, and Ardie Savea marking his 100th test. Can the Boks finally crack the Eden Park curse?Wallabies vs Pumas – Harry Wilson and Tom Lynagh return to the Aussie lineup, but Carreras and Argentina smell blood.Women’s Rugby World Cup – Canada’s Beukeboom sets a record, England lean on Matthews and Breach, and the Springbok Women push for a historic quarter-final breakthrough.Currie Cup heat – Semi-final spots on the line, with local rivalries boiling over.🎙️ Special guest: Ray Mordt💚 Weekly chaos, sharp takes, and no fluff.Follow That Rugby Union Show for the stories, the rivalries, and the rugby you actually care about.
Sep 5, 2025
55 min
Springboks Collapse: Wallabies Historic Win | THAT RUGBY UNION SHOW
Join us on That Rugby Union Show as we break down one of the most dismal Springbok performances in recent memory.The Wallabies pulled off a historic comeback in Johannesburg, snapping a 62-year hoodoo with a stunning 38–22 victory. The Boks went from cruising at 22–0 to completely falling apart — six unanswered Aussie tries told the story.We’ll unpack:🏉 How the Springboks managed to implode after a dream start🇦🇺 What this win means for the Wallabies going forward🕵️ The worrying cracks in Bok tactics, fitness, and mental game🔔 Subscribe for weekly match previews and rugby chaos💚 Join the That Rugby Union Show community – don’t just be a spectator👉 New episodes drop every week.
Aug 17, 2025
45 min
Rugby Champs is back!: Match Preview: The SA Vs Aus Ellis Park Showdown
The Rugby Championship is here, and the Boks are about to throw down against a Wallaby side packed with muscle, mind games, and 35-year-old flyhalves.In this episode, we go full tilt into Saturday's test in Johannesburg:• Rassie’s early team selection antics – did it work?• Schmidt’s injury chaos and 6–2 bench split bluff• Siya Kolisi picked at No. 8 — why it could work (or blow up)• The Aussie front row is a truck stop – can the Bok scrum hold?• Match-ups to watch: Will Skelton vs Etzebeth, Manie Libbok vs the altitude• Score predictions and some vintage banter🎙 Hosts:Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa.If you enjoy the show, follow us, share it, and tell us who you’re backing.New episodes every week. The rivalry never rests. Neither do we.📱 Watch the video version on YouTube: @ThatRugbyUnion
Aug 16, 2025
34 min
Flip van der Merwe: Bok Legacy, French Rugby Power & Life After the Game
This week on That Rugby Union Show, former Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe joins us for a straight-talking, no-frills chat about life in and out of rugby.From a late break into pro rugby and winning Super Rugby with the Bulls to his move to France and now running a rugby club, Flip shares the moments that shaped him.We cover:🇫🇷 French Rugby’s Rise – why France is setting the global standard.🏉 Inside the Bok Camp – stories from the Peter de Villiers and Heyneke Meyer eras.💼 Life After Rugby – Flip’s shift from bruising lock to businessman and rugby administrator.🏟️ Curry Cup & SA Rugby – can domestic rugby rediscover its heartbeat?🔮 Next-Gen Boks – who’s ready to step up ahead of the Rugby Championship.We also dig into Rassie Erasmus’ current Bok setup, why French rugby is booming financially, and whether Flip’s future might bring him back to lead South African rugby from the front office.🎙️ New episodes of That Rugby Union Show every week – tap Follow and join the conversation.#Springboks #RugbyPodcast #FlipVanDerMerwe #FrenchRugby #RassieErasmus
Aug 1, 2025
1 hr 5 min
Akona & Odwa Ndungane on Twin Confusion, Bok Identity & Leadership That Matters
This week, Springbok legends Akona and Odwa Ndungane join the show for a brutally honest and often hilarious conversation about growing up as twin pros in South African rugby.From being mistaken for each other in the Bulls locker room to weighing in on what the Bok jersey should represent today — the Ndungane brothers bring insight, experience, and a few good chirps.We get into:Life in test rugby as identical twinsWhether SA rugby still has a clear identityWhat true leadership looks like in the Bok setupThe mental pressure of big games and media expectations...and yes, someone threatens to do stand-up comedyA laid-back but sharp episode with two of the most respected (and underrated) names in the game.👉 Follow the show for fresh episodes every week.⭐️ If you’re enjoying it, rate us — it actually helps.🗣️ Got thoughts? Share them in the Q&A or leave a voice note — we might feature it on the next one.#ThatRugbyUnionShow #NdunganeTwins #Springboks #Bokke #SouthAfricanRugby #RugbyPodcast #BokCulture
Jul 25, 2025
1 hr 2 min
30 Years Since '95: Mark Andrews on World Cup Glory & Boks vs Italy
1995 World Cup winner Mark Andrews joinsXola Ntshinga to reflect on rugby’s wildest era, the Natal hard men, and why Italy at Loftus won’t be the walkover you’re expecting. Old-school grit meets modern Bok talk.🇿🇦 ANDREWS ON ‘95Madiba, Mehrtens, and mayhem — Mark takes us inside the squad, the mindset, and the madness of South Africa’s first World Cup win.🇮🇹 BOKS vs ITALY PREVIEWTshituka gets his first cap, Grant Williams starts at 9, and Italy’s Six Nations form demands respect. Loftus won’t be a walk in the park.🧠 THE SIM BINSim’s on deadline this week… 🎙️ Listen Now:Unfiltered Rugby Talk Every Week📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@ThatRugbyUnion📲 Follow the chaos:🐦 X: x.com/ThatRugbyUnion📸 Insta: @thatrugbyunion#ThatRugbyUnionShow #MarkAndrews #Springboks #ItalyTest #RWC1995 #Loftus #SharksRugby #SimBin #XolaNtshinga #SimXabanisa #BokLegends #UnfilteredRugby
Jul 3, 2025
57 min
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