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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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01:03:14

Episode 165: The Ruck Inspectors

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/01/26

This week the guys are joined by Mitch from the Rugby Fixation podcast. Mitch tries his best to enlighten the guys about the Warratahs, Western Force, and the Rebels. We also briefly discussed the Currie Cup semi-finals from last weekend. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:05:06

Episode 164: Start of the Super Rugby 2021 Team...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/01/19

It's Super Rugby team previews time baby! Join us this week as we take our time discussing everything else before we manage to get to the team previews, much to Adam's chagrin. That and a treatise on some kit in the United States. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:52:29

Episode 163: Adam had a plan for this episode

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2021/01/12

The guys kick off the New Year with a classic rambler of an episode. Join us as we get back in the saddle by meandering through the last week or two's rugby news and Currie Cup games. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:41:16

Episode 162: We told Ourselves This Was Going To Be...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/12/22

Join the guys for the last time in 2020 as we look at some of the lighter headlines in rugby this last week. We also look at the last week's Currie Cup matches.

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01:05:32

Episode 161: Getting Hype for the World Cup

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/12/15

Thankfully Wolrd Rugby decided to have the draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup before we recorded. So, join us as we discuss the draw and other news that happened in the rugby world, before finally turning our attention to last week's Currie Cup action. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:01:13

Episode 160: I'm a Bulls Fan

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/12/08

Another week and another blurb I need to type out. Honestly, I can't focus on anything besides the bombshell Adam dropped. But seriously, we discussed some news and a look at some of this weekend's games, including the conclusion of the Autumn Nations Cup and Tri Nations, Maori All Blacks v Moana Pasifika and the latest round of the Currie Cup. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:26:42

Episode 159: Eddie Jones Hates Fantasy Rugby

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/12/01

This week Ben, Ant, and Matt discuss some of rugby's biggest and smallest headlines. The guys go on to looking at the weekend's games as the Carling Currie Cup entered Round 1 or 8, we're not sure. Also just as a heads up, we recorded this episode before the news about Pablo Matera's tweets broke. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:19:42

Episode 158: New Zealand Continue Their Not Winning...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/11/23

Join the guys this week as we discuss the latest rugby news and fixtures. We make a serious case for appointing Maro Itoje as the British & Irish Lions captain. We look at the recent week of New Zealand not winning in the Tri Nations and the lackluster final round of Super Rugby Mzansi. We do manage to put together a rather decent team of the tournament though if we do say so ourselves, yell at us on Facebook if you disagree. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:04:17

Episode 157: Happy Birthday Jannie du Plessis

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/11/17

This week the gang discuss some of the latest rugby news, as well as a look at the last weekend's results. Including the Autumn Nation's Cup, Super Rugby Mzansi, the Tri Nations, and even a quick word on the Mitre10 Cup. #VamosLosPumas Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:17:56

Episode 156: Rugby Australia is having a TV Party

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/11/10

This week some guys discuss rugby news and rugby matches. Some highlights include, the Rugby Australia TV Deal, Raelene Castle's new gig and SA Rugby's inability to commit. Everything is wrapped up with a look at the latest round of Super Rugby Mzansi, Bledisloe 4 and pub quizzes. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:12:13

Episode 155: Happy 32-12 Day

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/11/03

Join the guys, who are joined by Phil as they look back at 32-12 Day, which as already been and gone by the time you listen to this. Don't worry it's not all looking back at the last test played by the Springboks, no there's a brief transformation discussion and a look at Bledisloe III: Second Blood and the latest Super Rugby Mzansi matches. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:55:35

Episode 154: COVID Just Keeps Cancelling Rugby

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/10/27

This week the guys discuss the latest round of rugby matches cancelled due to COVID concerns, as well as the Super Rugby Mzansi matches that went ahead. Count how many times you can hear the spooky hellos. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:04:29

Episode 153: Bledisloe II: We're Half Way There

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/10/20

Join us this week as Adam, Alex and Matt (Ben's literally at the beach because that's what Ben does) take a brief look at a few headlines before diving into the weekend's Super Rugby Mzansi fixtures and Bledisloe II. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:07:20

Episode 152: Super Rugby Mzansi Kicks Off And...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/10/13

This week sees an unfamiliar familiar feeling full house as Adam takes the wheel for a large part of the podcast. With not much actual news, the guys speculate about South Africa's chance of playing in the rugby Championship. Thankfully that's not all though as there is plenty of rugby to discuss with the first round of Super Rugby Mzansi as well as the first Bledisloe match. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:13:00

Episode 151: The One with All of the Friends References

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/10/06

This Ben, Alex and Matt return to form with one of our traditional in-depth reviews of South African rugby, where we mostly only talk about two players, see if you can guess who. There's also bits about how Sale Sharks and New Zealand Rugby Union are silly. We also bag on an old favourite, Jake White. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:16:32

Episode 149: Shots Fired as rugby returns to the...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/09/22

This week Ben and Matt are joined by Phil and Ant for another trademark relaxed fit episodes. The guys looked at the Super Rugby AU final, the Green v Gold draft pool and a few other pieces of rugby news that cropped up in the week. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:33:35

Green v Gold Midweek Special

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/09/17

Look out behind you, it's a surprise minisode! Hot off the heels of the announcement that Rugby will be returning to SA with a special Green v Gold trial, Alex (Gold) and Matt(Green) try their hands at picking the two teams. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:11:36

Episode 148: The Birth of Rugby 3s

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/09/15

Another week, another episode. Join Ben, Alex and Matt as they take another shallow dive into the week's rugby news, including the Pro14 final, the Rugby Championship, Super Rugby Mzansi and Super Rugby AU. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:09:58

Episode 147: Look Ma, No Hands

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/09/08

Another week, another episode with Alex, Ben and Matt (Adam is still banned for being terrible at math). This week the guys look forward to the local South African competition, what the Rugby Championship is likely to end being, and how Owen Farrell still can't tackle. We also discuss the North v South game and the last round of Super Rugby AU. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:54:20

Episode 150: South African Rugby and Adam make their...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/09/02

This week Alex and Matt welcome back Adam as they discuss the return of rugby in South Africa. Under Adam's strict guidance, the guys discuss the Green v Gold draft, the Super Saturday games and look ahead to the looming Rugby Championship. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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