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Elite Rugby Banter

Elite Rugby Banter

Elite Rugby Banter - the rugby pod where the commentary is as unpredictable as the bounce of the ball. Join Phil, Ant, and Andrew, three rugby nerds and fantasy draft managers, as they give their biased and unqualified but never dispassionate opinions on all things rugby related. Andrew: Rugby claim to fame: length of the field try against Bishops for the u12 C team Teams supported other than the Springboks: Stormers, Scotland Favourite rugby moment: every Breyton Paulse flick-flack Ant: Rugby

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00:52:02

Episode 185: Imaginary Line Between the Armpits

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/06/15

This week join Ben and Matt as they discuss the latest rugby news, including such topics as the reasonable workaround to the silly nipple height tackling rule and the unfolding drama of the last round of the Rainbow Cup in South Africa. Also, we discuss the last round of Super Rugby Trans Tasman. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:13:23

Episode 184: Ruck Inspectors Episode 2

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/06/09

This week sees another installment of the Ruck Inspectors as Matt and Phil are joined by Mitch from the Rugby Fixation podcast. Together the Ruck Inspectors take a long look at the dangers of fire pits as well as the Springbok Squad announcement. There's also a thorough inspection of the latest round of the Super Rugby Trans Tasman results. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:46:35

Episode 183: A day late and two hosts short

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/06/02

Sorry, we're late, but don't worry ... Ben and Matt are here to offer up some ill-informed opinions about the latest rugby news and results. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:00:20

Episode 182: Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/05/25

This week there's a largely full house. The guys start with a classic stats deep dive into the last two rounds of Super Rugby Trans Tasman before pivoting into the latest rugby news and Super Rugby results. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:07:47

Episode 181: Sounds good to me

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/05/18

It's a full house baby! Join the guys this week as they take their usual scattershot approach to the last week's rugby news and results. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:54:32

Episode 180: The One With the Super Rugby Finals

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/05/11

This week Adam and Matt are joined by the always insightful Phil. Join the three of them as they look at this week's rugby news and results. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:44:14

Episode 179: Another Episode Featuring the Two...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/05/03

This week it's to the reliable workhorses of the pod to guide the good ship Elite rugby Banter through the calm waters of the latest week of rugby news and results, including Super Rugby AU, Super Rugby Aotearoa, and the Pro 14 Rainbow Cup. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:01:19

Episode 178: The Force is with you and DMac surprise

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/04/26

Ant joins Alex and Adam as the trio discuss the upcoming Lions tour, Manasa Mataele, and a few other things as usual before looking over the games from the ANZAC round in Australia and New Zealand. Alex also tells us about a sheep, Adam about messaging an Oscar winner on LinkedIn and Ant not taking notes on being a dad. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:05:59

Epiode 177: Adam Can't Cook Pasta

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/04/20

This week the guys try to discuss rugby, while Adam is simultaneously trying to be a good neighbour and cooks pasta for some starving twins. Eventually they do discuss this week's Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU. Super Rugby AU MVP: https://www.rugby.com.au/super-rugby-mvp?utm_source=teamrugby&utm_medium=edm&utm_campaign=2021mvp Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:00:42

Episode 176: Rainbow Cup or Rain-no Cup

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/04/13

This week the guys talk about rugby, after a brief delay. Also some unused episode titles include: "No gold at the end of THIS rainbow" and "Pot of gold missing; rainbow Cup cancelled as a result." Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:37:27

Episode 175: Tupou Probably Thinks This Song Is About...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/04/06

This week Ben and Matt are joined by a late drop in by Alex, the three discuss all manner of things that happened this past week in the rugby world, including a discussion of the latest rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:20:15

Episode 174: Just a Couple of Guys Chatting Rugby In...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/03/30

Another week, another episode where the guys discuss rugby news and matches. Some highlights include the upcoming Rainbow Cup, Super Rugby Aotearoa, and Super Rugby Australia Union. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:54:27

Episode 173: Adam's Big Gamble

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/03/23

This week we kick off the show with a little bit of self-indulgence, as we have the results of Adam's big draft bet readout on the air. Don't stress though, we jump right back into the news and look back at the weekend's Super Rugby matches. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:22:47

Episode 172: Ben has some ideas

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/03/16

This week the guys take a casual meander around some of the news floating around the rugby sphere, before taking a look at the latest round of Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:56:03

Episode 171: The Terrible Two

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/03/09

This week we decided that we'd match the number of guys on the podcast to the number of rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Actually, though Adam and Matt are just terrible at remembering to check who's available. Don't stress though, they still manage to cover the latest rugby news and the results of Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:58:00

Episode 170: Ref Chat, Not Zalt Chat

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/03/02

With a cornucopia of rugby available to the guys, join them as they spend far too much time talking about refereeing instead. Thankfully though they do manage to cover the rugby in the end. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:06:10

Episode 169: Smart Balls and Not So Smart Banter

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/02/23

Good news everybody, Super rugby is here, even if you guys up North can't watch it. Join the guys this week as we discuss some of rugby's smallest stories before discussing the past weekend's Super Rugby matches. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:30:56

Episode 168: The Boys are Back Together

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/02/16

Buckle up this was a long one, there was no Adam to keep us on track. This week the guys look ahead to the upcoming fantasy rugby season, by looking back at last year's best performers. Not one to be left out of any fantasy rugby discussions, Alex makes his return to the pod. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:51:04

Episode 167: The Quiet One Before We Really Get Into...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/02/09

This week the guys aren't exactly sure what to do with themselves leading up to the week before Fantasy Rugby starts in earnest. The guys also try to recap the first round of the 2021 Six Nations. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:02:50

Episode 166: The Rest of the Team Previews...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/02/02

This week sees the conclusion of the Super Rugby 2021 team previews, we really blew through them this year didn't we. We also discuss a bit of news and the Carling Currie Cup final. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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