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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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00:55:39

Episode 129: Beaumont wins, Mannie goes to Durban,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/05/04

The gang are in the house and Bll Beaumont has maintained his grip on the World Rugby hot seat. This, plus Mannie Libbok being given the old heave ho by Jake White, the Lions tour being possible delayed, Super Rugby saying that their tournaments will see everyone participate by themselves, Pieter Steph du Toit's desire to be a tractor and Adam inadvertently killing Coenie Oosthuizen in the gang's SA team draft. So, just another Monday in the Elite Banter Universe. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV

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01:06:23

Episode 128: World Rugby elections, Prime Evil Johnny...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/04/27

It's been such a big week of news in the rugby world that we didn't even make it to the novelty XV this time. The gang discuss the World Rugby election, Raelene Castle's ouster as Rugby Australia boss, SA Rugby's plans to get the game through 2020 and oil barrels becoming spectators at Loftus, plus quite a bit more. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

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01:05:54

Episode 127: Election Campaigns, Economics and a...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/04/20

Another week has passed in the rugby world with no footy insight, but thankfully, we have the World Rugby elections coming up, which gives Ben, Matt and Adam reason to rage, scoff, argue and mull over the choice facing the haves and the have nots. Further pay cuts are underway in New Zealand, while the Australias post-pod strike a deal. Economics also come up for discussion, while Matt's neighbour's bike can be heard. To round it all out, Ben takes the gang (with Alex contributing remotely) through

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00:59:30

Episode 126: World Rugby, Rugby Games, More Salary...

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2020/04/13

As we await rugby to return to the field, anywhere really, the gang discuss the upcoming World Rugby election, rugby's inability to have a high class game in a moment when people are stuck at home, Australian shenanigans, with Adam dropping the P-word (parochial) and the thoughts of former Springbok no living in Costa Rica. Ben also tells us about Mauritius, his best friend Krishna, Big Dan is heard giving Alex pod advice while Matt can't see the mountain. Alex also takes us through his Scrumhalf

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00:57:18

Episode 125: The Ultimate Prop XV, Naughty Crusaders...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/04/06

It's another two man pod, with Adam engaged in a work activity (on a Monday!) and Alex doing the dad thing. With Matt and Ben left to themselves, they talk about the Crusaders busting curfew, and the USA going bankrupt (the rugby union that is) and the ultimate novelty XV, the Prop XV! We hope everyone is staying in doors and keeping safe in these difficult times. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

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00:45:32

Episode 124: Lockdowns, Pay Cuts, Fist Bumps and...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/03/30

It's lockdown time in the Elite Rugby Banter universe as Ben, Matt and Adam really start to feel rugby withdrawal. Thankfully, there is a fair amount of news to discuss (most of it COVID-19 related), to do with pay cuts, fist bumps and much derision thrown at those arm chair experts who claim to know something, but actually, not much. We also check up on Alex on Twitter as he ventures forth into an empty mall. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

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01:02:58

Ep. 123: Health measures, WWE, Jamie Roberts' best...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/03/23

It's a full house at ERB headquarters (Alex does arrive a little bit late), as the gang talk about the very crazy world we live in right now, Jamie Robert's winning the corona game, what it must be like for a WWE superstar wrestling in front of non-existent crowd, Australia trying to do a new competition, pay cuts, English season closures and to top it all off, a novelty XV focused on adult cartoons. To paraphrase Steve Rogers, "We can do this all day"

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01:25:46

Episode 122: So Long and Thanks For All The Fish,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/03/16

COVID-19 is all the rage, but thankfully, Elite Rugby Banter has been preparing for a world of social distancing, self isolation and toilet roll shortages since day one (bar that one time). With Adam away, Matt (on his SA return!), Ben and Alex will play. They chat about the likely last weekend of Super Rugby, the virus' impact on the game, a Sitcom XV, Marler Watch and a mystery Lions player, plus different bits and bobs. The rugby is gone but we aren't going anywhere! Music by @monstroid, 80s TV

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01:12:11

Episode 121: Joe Marler, Sad Alex, Good Mitch...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/03/09

With Matt still getting used to life back in SA, and Alex in a pit of despair over his Draft performance, Ben and Adam steer this week's pod, with Joe Marler looming large in this week's discussions. Thankfully, lots of rugby also took place over the weekend, with Ben and Adam chatting about the Highlanders' awful form (and player recruitment), the Bulls and Lions looking down the barrel, plus other smatterings about the game played in heaven. Alex does send in his thoughts, and in the style we've

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01:07:57

Episode 120: Coronavirus, Rage against the Greed,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/03/02

Ben is away on a golf tour while Matt is preparing to leave Korea, leaving Alex and Adam to steer the ship. In it, they discuss the coronavirus making a mockery of the Sunwolves' fixture schedule, the greed of the Northern Hemisphere (an old hobby horse of Adam's), the Stormers playing very badly (Alex rages), the resurgence of the Blues, the Sharks being arguably SA's best side, the resurgence of Australia (albeit for now) plus a few other bits and pieces. Naturally, there is much sadness over

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01:05:41

Episode 119: Ardie being Ardie, Mapimpi My Try,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/02/24

It's a two man pod this week, and Ben and Adam shoot the breeze and chat about Ardie Savea's sudden desire to play the kak version of rugby, the RFU sneakily agreeing to cut their cut, mental health, weight class club rugby comps, Makozole Mapimpi being a swell guy over the tryline, rotation policies, how the Wallabies are shaping up in 2020 and some disappointing players. Also, much Draft bants (Sorry...we can't help ourselves). Thanks for listening as always! Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

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01:11:44

Episode 118: Rest weeks, no regrets, Pacific Namibia...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/02/17

It's a full house at ERB HQ, with Matt, Ben, Alex and Adam discussing the looming demise of England's second tier, the (folly?) of the All Blacks rest weeks, Mako Vunipola having no regrets about taking the money, Wilco Louw heading overseas, Pacific eligibility and a summation of where the different conferences are. Also, Matt will soon be home! Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

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01:06:31

Episode 117: 2023 draws, Six Nation rumours,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/02/09

Matt and Alex, in surmising-considering-discursive-yet-intrigued mood chat about what has been a busy week in the rugby world (...in the Southern Hemisphere anyway). They speak about the notion of doing a draw for the World Cup in 2023 in 2020, the rumours that South Africa are going to up sticks and throw in their lot with the north (unlikely for now!), how Australia find themselves in a TV rights pickle of their own creation, and naturally, action taking place on the field for Round 2 of Super

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01:02:32

Episode 116: Folau causing a stink (again), Sunwolves...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/02/03

Edit: Apologies for Alex being so soft. Adam pawned it. He has one job of recording the recording and were it not for Alex not trusting Adam, there wouldn't have been a recording #detailsfortheloss Super Rugby is here and not a moment too soon. Adam, Matt, and Alex chat about penalties to start a game, the rise of America, Israel Folau being a unifier of people (against him), plus some talking points from the weekend. How far can the Stormers go? Will the Hurricanes be so shit ever again? Who will

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01:08:35

Episode 115: A new era, substitutions, fighting Ben...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/01/27

It's the beginning a new era, with Ben, Alex and Adam chatting about what to do about substitutions in rugby, referees firing captains, Jaco Kriel (maybe??) returning to the Lions and lamenting on their choices following the ERB draft on Saturday. Also, Ben puts it on the record that he's willing to fight Ben Stokes at a place of Pod Ben's choosing in Mauritius. So, just a normal Monday in ERB Land. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show Matt is returning to SA at the end of February so their might be

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00:02:24

An ERB Special Annoucement: Future of the Pod

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/01/25

In probably the most professional thing the pod has ever recorded, we elaborate, briefly, on what the future shape of the pod is going to look like. We aren't going anywhere, but, as they say, a change is as good as holiday. Thank you for your continued support! Catch you at our next episode. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:23:44

Episode 114: Saracens shenanigans and final Super...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/01/19

It's a two man pod with Ben and Adam chatting about Saracens being relegated from the English Premiership, Lions 2021 tickets, Alex's baby's name and finishing up their Super Rugby previews for the coming season. Matt and Alex, while not present, send in their previews for the Sunwolves and Stormers repsectively. Matt is too the point and Alex's represents a Magnum Opus (which Adam pronounced wrong...sigh)such is his passion for the Stormers. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:09:58

Episode 113: Dweba, bad name reading (guess who?) and...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/01/12

Super Rugby is less than a month away, with Adam back taking the wheel this week as he is joined by Matt (recovering from a bender two days prior), an initially sleepy Phil and a mellow Ant. They discuss Joseph Dweba's looming move to France, preseason results and some other news before previewing the Bulls, Sharks, Highlanders, Jaguares (Matt fights off the fatigue here) and Crusaders. While previewing the Crusaders, Adam gets distracted and butchers some more names as if they were steak. Music

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01:36:01

Episode 112: 2020 is here, as are our first Super...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2020/01/05

The new year has rolled round - Happy 2020 everyone! - and Super Rugby is less than a month away. Alex, Ben and Matt kick things off with previews of some of Super Rugby's finest and not so finest teams, particularly the Rebels, Blues, Lions, Hurricanes and the Brumbies. Adam also arrives late to not add much value. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:26:10

Episode 111: The Festive Season Episode. See You In 2020

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/12/22

That's a wrap! With Christmas just around the corner, the gang (sans Matt...he's in the grips of winter from what we hear?) in 20 minutes - a record - chat about what they want for Chirstmas/the Festive Season ahead of the 2020 season. Thanks to all our listeners this year! It's been a great year but we are going to recharge for a few weeks and come back better than ever for the 2020 season. If you are travelling any where, please do so safely and have a great New Year!

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