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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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01:26:35

ERB Ep.65: Code swaps, Viscount of Rants, S15...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/02/03

Super Rugby is but two weeks away and Ben, Matt and Adam chew the cud over the Hurricanes, Sharks and Rebels this week (Alex's plush podcast studio has been invaded by family so is on a bye). Before that, Adam grabs the title of Viscount of Rants over the Six Nation's anger regarding promotion-relegation for the proposed World League, Ben gets offended by the word "commoner" and speculates about looming code switches, and Matt has another crack at the Sharks preview (chose Tyler Paul as our pic

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01:22:09

ERB Ep.64: James Lowe II, Draft, Concussion, S15...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/01/27

The gang are back and Super Rugby is one week closer. Yes please. Adam continues his Mortal Kombat-style winning streak of Blame Game titles, but before throwing it all away, Alex, Ben and Matt are mildly cooperative as they chat about concussion, a certain offspring, look at the Lions, Stormers and Bulls' chances in Super Rugby this year, and attempt to look at the 6 Nations (badly). Also, new theme! Thanks to Cape Town outfit Monstroid for lending us their good vibes. You can check them out

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01:28:31

ERB Ep.63 Babies, Lambie, S15 Previews (Tahs,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/01/20

Super Rugby is one week closer and the gang, with Ben a bit more tired than usual for good reason, get into the prospects for the Waratahs (Ben was meh), Crusaders (Matt was bitter) and Chiefs ahead of kick-off 2019. Before then, they chat about Pat Lambie's retirement, give Draft Rugby an early shout out and discuss whether DDA will be in the first 24 picks of the draft. Also, the #10YearChallenge (not to be trusted) inspired this week's poll (to be trusted). Music from bensound.com.

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01:12:52

ERB Sidebar: Transformation in South African rugby

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/01/15

The chat from Ep.62 about transformation in South African rugby, separated for your listening pleasure. The file has been reloaded to cut out sound at the end. Music from bensound.com.

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02:12:08

ERB Ep.62: Sausage, S15 Team Previews (Jaguares,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/01/13

For the first time ever, Elite Rugby Banter features its own tight five, with Jam Jam joining the gang to lift the level of conversation amid the odd technical glitch. This week, Eddie Jones’ high injury record is discussed, the Jaguares, Brumbies and Reds are preview, and after much teasing and waiting, the gang talk about transformation. That discussion is particularly long, so we will also post that separately, given its uncharacteristic maturity…Ben had to leave early, so maybe that’s

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01:20:26

ERB Ep.61: Poaching, Vanishings and S15 Team Previews...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/01/06

It's a new year but the same old consistent, amazing (sort of) podcast about rugby. The gang chat concussions, school poaching, begin their Super 15 team previews with the Blues, Highlanders and Sunwolves ahead of Kick Off Day, drop a poll and deal with a member of the team going AWOL due to a murderous cat. So, as stated, same old pod. Happy new year! Music from bensound.com.

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01:51:43

ERB Ep.60: New Year resolutions, Ben's fridge, Franco...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/12/30

2018 is almost a wrap, but we here at Elite Rugby Banter have made sure that you will ride out the year in style. Adam returns from the coast calmer, as he, Ben, Matt and Alex get to grips with Christmas food, the Jaguares 2019 Super Rugby squad, Springbok New Year resolutions, the pod's own 2019 resolutions, along with the latest Stop, Drop and Poll. Thanks for listening and have a lekker New Year! See you in 2019. Music from bensound.com.

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01:31:05

ERB Ep.59: Aussie movements, Boks in GoT universe and...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/12/23

Adam is back and gets his hand caught in the cookie jar, as the gang chat about the week's news, how different Springboks would fare in the Game of Thrones universe (books, not TV... so says Alex), and as episodes go, it is certainly certainly filled with banter. Questions are asked of Cheslin Kolbe, Ben insults the rugby prowess of a beloved Sharks legend, Matt keeps pointing out Adam lives in Pretoria and Adam sighs...a lot. Thanks for listening! We will be back with another episode next

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01:18:46

ERB Ep.58: Adam is away and the gang will play (i.e....

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/12/17

Adam is away in Pietermaritzburg (i.e. a very humid town) so Alex steers the ship with the rest of the gang, and chaos ensues. Amidst it all, they chat about the looming post-RWC coachpocalypse, the looming shape of the Boks post-RWC and the looming news from the week. So, pretty standard ;) Apologies for the late episode too! Music from bensoud.com

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01:08:56

ERB Ep.57: Dry season, Ben's hammock, Super 14...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/12/09

That hot air you are feeling through your window is the rugby dry season, but have no fear, the Elite Rugby Banter crew are here to help fill the chasm. A sleepy Alex, hammock-ing Ben, chilled Matt (what else?) and humid Adam chat about the pending possible return of Super Rugby, the Pacific Island's failed attempt at a Super Rugby franchise, the South African 7s jersey and why other jerseys can't be as awesome, along with a quick view across the North v South spectrum. Thanks for listening as

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01:44:31

ERB Ep.56: Nake Drotske, Brexit, Baa Baas, Dying...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/12/02

It's the Elite Rugby Banter Awards Show, and we do not disappoint (or hope we don't). The gang are in studio in four different locations as always as they chat about Nake Drotske and Os du Randt following Thursday's attack, Brexit's impact on the English Premiership, the Barbarian's come-from-behind victory over Argentina, and a few other bits and pieces before concluding with the fabled ERB Awards (like World Rugby's except more Elite), including ERB Podcaster of the Year, which produces some

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01:38:53

ERB Ep.55: Blame Game, "Look Mom, no arms!", Wales...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/11/25

The End of Year Tour has finally come to a merciful end, particularly for Owen Farrell's shoulders, which can't seem to stay away from the lime light. The gang slam some news, review Fiji's epic win over France, England beating Australia, the new Blame Game, who should be playing for who, the Springboks' disappointing performance against Wales and we grade Rassie's men out of 10 for the EOYT. Also, Adam goes off the deep end. Next week, it is the ERB Internationals Awards. Like World Rugby's

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01:37:53

ERB Ep.54: Hate crime-level Irish accents, Siya...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/11/18

Got to love the End of Year Tours hey? Ireland are probably the best rugby team on the planet now, while the Boks got another notch on the old belt with a hard earned win in Scotland. Adam, Alex, Matt and Ben run the rule over the weekend's action. Adam's attempt at a Irish-themed greeting goes down in flames, while temperatures rise talking about Willie le Roux's yellow card. Also, Ben doubles down on his dislike of the Welsh while Matt hopes the Bulls don't poach Deon Davids as their new

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01:32:52

ERB Ep.53: Opposite Day - Underpaid expats, offside...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/11/11

It's opposite day in the ERB Universe: Farrell can tackle legally, Beauden can drop kick, Pollard doesn't miss touch and is 7/7, Springboks actually win and Russia beat Namibia (!). Ben, Matt, Alex and Adam are here to take you through the weekend's rugby (in their own unique way), with Ben remarking on his expat status, Matt doesn't know what to do about Argentina's scrum being punished, Alex wondering aloud about Faf's poor performance while Adam doesn't like the fact he represents all of

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01:33:04

ERB Ep. 52: NZ's three teams, Supersport's commentary...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/11/04

Well, that was awful wasn't it? Anger is the golden thread that hovers over this week's show as Ben, Matt, Alex and Adam get angry, rage and between it all, dissect how South Africa threw away an easy-to-attain victory against England and Owen Farrell's shoulder. Yes, Angus Gardner pawned it, but he isn't why South Africa lost. It's a long story. They also discuss New Zealand's depth, Joe Schmidt's family life, the joke and truly awful quality of Supersport's English commentary and the other

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01:33:20

ERB Ep.51: Japan v World XV, Bledisloe III, Saaks win...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/10/28

Matt takes the wheel and is joined by Alex, Ben and Ant (Adam didn't realise how long it takes to move back into a flat). They discuss what little news there is (Hansen cracks the nod once more), Japan's match against a heat World XV (on paper anyway), Ant is chuffed the Saaks won their first Currie Cup since 2013 and then their attention is turned to the Springbok squad for the End of Year Tour (so many locks...so little time). Also, how did Louis Schreuder crack the nod? Music from

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01:31:56

ERB Ep. 50: Our half century, Ben's hammock, Matt...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/10/21

We made it guys. ERB does its 50th episode (we didn't think we would make it this far) with Adam, sighing at his old age (he's not even 33), joined by Alex, Ben and Matt in chatting about issues at the Border Rugby Union, hammocks, the SWD Eagles claiming the Currie Cup 1st Division title, and Matt Todd being the King of the Under The Radar Zone and his recall's impact on New Zealand. The gang then delve into the Currie Cup semi-finals and end off by talking about life on the ERB podcast. If you

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01:20:45

ERB Ep. 49: Epic steps, sick Burns, Currie Cup, EOYT...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/10/15

Matt, in true "Not too bad" fashion, steps in for Adam this week - who got zugzwanged by a long meeting - and is joined by Alex and Ben to discuss Cheslin Kolbe's ridicolous step, why it is never a try till its a try (get Burned?), Currie Cup action including Province getting it done in 40 mins at Loftus (aka Adam's true home), along with the All Blacks EOYT squad and the much awaited inaugural Scrum of the Week feature, among other topics. That's Matt driving the show...we are very literal here at

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01:36:00

ERB Ep.48: Boks pawn it, Pumas pawn it, Championship...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/10/07

The gang return (and apologies for the late upload...) to chat about Rassie's men bottling it in Pretoria, whether this is actually a good thing, Michael Cheika rising from the Ashes, and in arguably one of our finest analytical diatribes yet, break down each side's Rugby Championship performance. In the midst of it all, Ben comes out strongly against the entire concept of Wales (aka Narnia), Matt looks forward to a Scrum of a Week feature, Alex looks at Brighton 2015: The Movie, and to everyone's

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01:32:23

ERB Ep. 47: Hundred-plus scores, cards, Hansen's...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2018/09/30

Matt takes the wheel as he is joined by Ben and Alex - with Adam arriving somewhat late - as they discuss the travails of Eastern Cape rugby, the card system, a bit of Currie Cup and the Sunwolves coaching regime. Attention is then turned to the All Blacks standard win over Argentina, Steve Hansen, Port Elizabeth and the Springboks defending their way to victory for the second match in a row. Adam is also accused of being a Bulls fan, which upsets him (again). Music from bensound.com

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