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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!

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00:55:02

Maro’s Lions, Schmidt’s Wildcards & SA’s URC Fate

That Rugby Union Show ·

2025/05/30

Rugby’s never off — and neither are we. This week, Xola and Sim break down the headlines that matter:🦁 Lions Squad Revealed: Maro Itoje takes the captaincy — bold move or just hype?🦘 Wallaby Wildcards: Joe Schmidt’s calling James O’Connor. Inspired or insane?🇿🇦 URC Crunch Time: Just two rounds left — who makes the QFs, and who’s hanging by a thread?Plus: Lions snubs, SA’s playoff chances, and why the Wallabies are entering chaos mode.It’s smart talk, real takes, and no fluff. Just rugby,

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01:19:14

STORMERS, SHARKS, BULLS ON THE BRINK | Willemse...

That Rugby Union Show ·

2025/05/30

Rugby’s chaos engine keeps purring — and we’re back to fuel the fire.🎙️ Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa are joined by Scarra Ntubeni for big calls, brutal honesty, and URC playoff smoke.🌩️ Stormers: Make or Break🏆 European Finals: Why They Still Matter🚨 Damian Willemse Banned — Fair or Farce?💸 Bok Ticket Bloodbath🔁 URC Quarterfinals: Who’s Hot, Who’s Hopeless💬 Drop us your thoughts — We're watching 👀📺 Watch the show: youtube.com/ThatRugbyUnion📸 Insta: @thatrugbyunion🐦 X:

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01:29:52

FEAR FRANCE? | GURTHRO STEENKAMP ON SCRUMS, STALLIONS...

That Rugby Union Show ·

2025/05/02

Rugby’s never off — and neither are we.This week on That Rugby Union Show, we pack more heat than a 7–1 bench split.🎙️ Gurthro Steenkamp joins Xola — Bok centurion, SA Player of the Year, now La Rochelle scrum guru — to break down the French rugby machine from the inside. Should the Boks be worried?🧠 Simnikiwe Xabanisa returns with flyhalf-level insight and a few spicy takes.Inside the Episode:🇫🇷 Fear France? • Dominant scrums: Gurthro spills La Rochelle's secrets💔 Champions Cup heartbreak:

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00:56:42

🔥 BULLS CHARGE| ROBBIE FLECK ON IKEYS’ CUP GLORY

That Rugby Union Show ·

2025/04/25

Rugby never stops — and neither do we. This week, on That Rugby Union Show, we’re diving into it like a loose forward at a buffet.🎙️ Xola sits down with Robbie Fleck to unpack UCT Ikeys’ epic Varsity Cup win. How did they pull it off? What’s it mean for SA rugby? We’ve got the man himself — and he’s bringing all the insights.Then, we hit the big leagues…🐂 BULLS: CHARGE OR CHOKE?• Historic win at Thomond Park: Bulls break Munster’s home record. First SA team to do it there. Massive.• Playoff

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01:25:39

💣 SA SCREWED AGAIN? | RWC HOSTING BOMBSHELL

That Rugby Union Show ·

2025/04/18

Rugby never sleeps—especially when World Rugby keeps shifting the damn goalposts.This week, legendary sports writer Simnikiwe Xabanisa joins us to break down the biggest stories lighting up the rugby world:🇿🇦 RWC 2035? Dead.South Africa’s World Cup hosting hopes are toast—outspent, outmanoeuvred, and no longer in the race.💥 Bomb Squad BacklashMatt Williams blames the 7-1 split for Kitshoff’s injury. Rassie hits back. World Rugby finally weighs in.🧠 Old Guard vs. New BloodIs Erasmus playing a

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00:58:53

🎙️ Elton Jantjies: I’LL BE BACK!!!

That Rugby Union Show ·

2025/04/11

This week on That Rugby Union Show, we bring you an exclusive announcement from former Springbok fly-half Elton Jantjies: he's returning to professional rugby.After a long layoff and public scrutiny, Elton joins us for a rare and focused conversation about where he's headed next—on and off the field. No sensationalism, just a player with unfinished business, fresh ambitions, and something to prove.In this episode:✅ Elton confirms his comeback to rugby🏉 Staying connected to the game during his time

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01:11:16

Save our Scrums with guest Robbi Kempson

That Rugby Union Show ·

2025/04/04

Rugby never sleeps—big wins, crushing losses, squad shake-ups, and the stories shaping the game. That Rugby Union Show is where we break it all down.This week, we’re tackling one of the hottest topics in rugby: Is the scrum under threat?🚨 Save Our Scrums – With special guest Robbie Kempson🏉 Why the Boks Dominate the Scrum – The science behind SA’s set-piece power⚠️ World Rugby’s Rule Changes – Are scrums being phased out?🇺🇸 The MRL Experiment – Is the U.S. killing the scrum for good?📊 Bok

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01:13:12

Inside the Mind of a Springbok Coach with guest Swys...

That Rugby Union Show ·

2025/03/27

Rugby never sleeps—big wins, crushing losses, squad shake-ups, and the stories shaping the game. That Rugby Union Show is where we break it all down.This week, we’re diving into the mind of one of rugby’s sharpest thinkers: Swys de Bruin—performance coach for SA Rugby and a mastermind of attacking play.Topics this week:🏉 Springbok Women’s updates, World Cup prep & Nadine Roos’ impact💪 Player welfare: injuries & mental health in the game🧠 Inside the Springbok machine—how Rassie & co

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01:10:24

The Rise of a Legend with guest Breyton Paulse

That Rugby Union Show ·

2025/03/20

Rugby never sleeps — big wins, crushing losses, squad shake-ups, and the stories shaping the game. And That Rugby Union Show is where we break it all down.For our inaugural episode, we’re joined by Springbok legend Breyton Paulse—64 Test caps, 26 tries, and a career packed with unforgettable moments. But tonight, it’s not just about the past. We’re diving into:🏉 The biggest rugby headlines right now🏆 Team selections, tournament results & shake-ups🔥 Breyton’s unfiltered take on today’s game💭

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