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.
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The content focuses on current rugby events, player welfare issues, tactical analysis, and fan perspectives, with episodes delving into topics such as Springbok Women's updates, World Cup preparations, and mental health in rugby. The show also explores tactical insights from experienced coaches and legends, exemplified by interviews with figures like Swys de Bruin and Breyton Paulse, discussing their experiences and current trends in the sport.
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!
Welcome back to That Rugby Union Show — and tonight we’re deep-diving into the chaos that is South African rugby’s new secret weapon:the 15th man… who’s actually already off the field.Yes, the Boks are back in action against Ireland — and after last week’s “14 men is enough” masterclass, Xola and Sim unpack whether South Africa genuinely plays better when someone’s in the changeroom drinking Guinness.In this episode:🔥 The big one — Boks vs Ireland: where the game will be won🔥 Why South Africa’s depth is so absurd it breaks World Rugby’s ranking system🔥 Tactical matchups: Irish structure vs Bok violence🔥 The psychological edge: why Ireland look like they’re seeing ghosts🔥 Are we witnessing a new era where the ‘sent-off’ Bok becomes the designated beer-holder?🔥 Plus: viewer predictions, hot takes, and the usual straight talk you won’t hear on TVAnd yes, we’ll be addressing the international meltdown over the “14-man Springbok ranking”… including why the AI supercomputer laughed when asked if Ireland could win.👇 Drop your score predictions.👇 Who’s your “15th man”? (Actual player or the guy with the Guinness.)That Rugby Union ShowHosted by Xola Ntshinga & Sim XabanisaThe only rugby show where the analysis hits as hard as a Bok cleanout.
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