Elite Rugby Banter

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

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 -...

Episode 110: North v South and all the things in between

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the second last episode of the year, which was totally recorded on December 15, we swear...kind of. Matt and Adam start off things politely bef...

ERB Quickie: Learning From Others and Blitz Bokke Win In Dubai

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Ben sit down to have a quick chat about Sevens, where the Blitz Bokke won in Dubai for the umpteenth time to kick off their World Sevens Seri...

Episode 109: Narrowing the gap between the 1st and 2nd Tier

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As the year draws to a close, Adam, Matt, Ben and Alex chat about how the gap can be closed between the 1st tier of world rugby, and those bubbling un...

Episode 108: Year in Review, Flacid Logos and Five Man Pod

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As the 2019 comes closer to turning into 2020, Phil, Matt, Ben and Adam look at their highlights for the year, lowlights, top moments, and spend much ...

Episode 107: Elite Rugby Dad Banter and a tale of three coaches

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby World Cup glow has faded and the holidays are approaching but Alex, Ben and Adam are here to chat about Dad stuff (it seems?) and where Aus...

Episode 106: Patronising barbs, ERB Awards and Treven Enoch

17 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The year is winding down but Elite Rugby Banter is here to keep the rugby fire burnings. The World Cup celebrations have faded away by Alex, Adam and ...

Episode 105: Baby showers, Beastly books, RWC Predictions and Tournament XV

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The razzle dazzle of Rugby World Cup 2019 is over. The Springboks are touring South Africa lapping up the platitudes but have no fear, Elite Rugby Ban...

Episode 104: A nation rejoices as champion South Africa crush England to win World Cup

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What a performance! It's a great day to be South African as Adam, Alex, Ben and Matt wax lyrical about the Springboks' outstanding Rugby World Cup fin...

Episode 103: Bokke squeeze into final against an England team high on crushing All Black dreams

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After a tantalising wait, here is this week's pod! It's all about the Rugby World Cup semi-finals as Alex, Ben and Ant go mental (yet there is some di...

The Phil and Ant Stats Show: French Referees and Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Phil in Japan, Ben joins Ant to talk about the respective records of Jérôme Garcès and Nigel Owens heading into this weekend's World Cup semi-...

Episode 102.2 : One Man Show, All Black awesomeness, English goodness, Welsh meh and Bok steamroller

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time ever, it's a one man show. Adam steers the ship and is joined by Phil, who reports in from Japan. This is arguably the least banter...

Episode 5: ERB World Cup Weekly

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the calm before the storm as Ant, Ben and Alex (Adam still hasn't recovered from the glass of wine apparently while Matt is sleeping...I mean, he...

Episode 101: Phil in Japan, Japan are the real deal, French Revolutions and Typhoon Hagibis

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Ben are joined by Phil to talk about his upcoming trip to Japan for the playoffs! The gang discuss the French Revolution, Asian geography and...

Episode 4: ERB World Cup Weekly

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby World Cup is heading towards its business end but there is some loose endsto wrap up first. Ant joins Ben and Adam to discuss the weeks game...

Episode 100: Joe Moody's Middle Name, Siya Loves Damian and the World Cup Continues

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's our 100th episode, and in classic ERB style, we completely forgot about it. Have no fear, because Matt, Alex and Adam chat about Joe Moody's midd...

Episode 3: ERB World Cup Weekly

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Ben steer the World Cup ship this week, in two parts! The Rugby World Cup is meandering towards the quarterfinals once more after the busy we...

ERB Special: Interview with re:source design's Thomas Davies on Ruggerbot

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Predictive analytics are playing a bigger role in sports, and some South Africans decided to get into the action by designing their own predictive too...

Episode 99: Japanese Ecstasy, Irish Sorrow, Upset Aussies and Ruggerbot

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What a Rugby World Cup so far! Chris Lee joins Alex, Matt, Ben and Adam as he gives the Irish view of their epic defeat to Japan. The gang also chat a...

Episode 2: ERB World Cup Weekly

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Adam sprint through the happenings on the field in the Rugby World Cup thus far, noting now Uruguay as it stands have a shot at the quarterfin...

The Phil and Ant Stats Show: What Yokohama Tells Us About SA & NZ

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Phil and Ant Stats Show returns, as the two number maestros dig into the numbers from the All Blacks' and Springboks' epic clash at Yokohama. It's...

Episode 98: Man-splaining, Ole Ole Ole, Shoulder to Faces, and Rugby World Cup chatter

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby World Cup is now underway, and Ben, Matt and Adam in chilled-out fashion discuss the week's games, including New Zealand's hard fought but d...

Episode 1: ERB World Cup Weekly

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is days away in Japan and ERB are here to preview (badly at times, and other times well) the weekend's games, plus Wales and ...

Episode 97: Gareth Thomas, Rugby for Noobs and Confusing Ruck Laws

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby World Cup is just around the corner, and ahead of kick-off, Nicola joins Ant, Matt and Adam to see whether the three of them know the Laws (...

The Phil and Ant Stats Show - Lightning pod on player eligibility and foreign-born RWC squad players

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby World Cup begins in a week...you heard us right, a WEEK! All the squads have been chosen, typhoons (mostly) avoided and 20 nations will be c...

Episode 96: Russian Roulette, Alex Rants and RWC Previews (Canada, Russia, Argentina, New Zealand)

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby World Cup is but weeks away and Alex, Ben and Adam are here to finish up their previews ahead of the global showpiece in the Land the Rising...

Episode 95: Dyanti doping, new best friends and RWC Previews (Uruguay, England, Fiji, Italy)

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Alex and Adam return, and they are joined by Michael who helps the gang break down the threat Eddie Jones' England pose to other Rugby World Cup ...

The Phil and Ant Stats Show - SA, NZ and Aus World Cup Squads, Cap Retention and Four Year Planning

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Phil, Ant and Alex get together to briefly (lol) discuss the different journeys taken by the South African, New Zealand, and Australian World Cup squa...

Episode 94: A sad Irishman, a late entrance and RWC previews (Ireland, France, Tonga, USA)

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby World Cup gets ever closer, and Elite Rugby Banter is here to keep the good times rolling (slowly). Matt and Ben (plus Adam who surprises by...

Episode 93: Bledisloe II, Mehdisloe at Loftus and RWC previews (Wales, Australia, Georgia, Namibia)

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Another week passes, and the Rugby World Cup gets ever closer! Matt, Alex and Adam are joined by ERB group grandee Mitch Evans, who classes up the joi...

The Phil and Ant Stats Show - Hemispheric Styles, Bledisloe I and England v Wales

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

They ain't special no more (and by this we mean it has gone past the point of being a Special...rather they just make a lot of sense). Phil and Ant re...

Episode 92: A Springbok win, kak Hansen, two-man podcast, twisted ankles and RG at the club

11 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a rare two-man show this week as Ben and Adam talk about the All Blacks being humbled by Australia, and the Springboks claiming their first Rugby...

ERB Special: The Phil and Ant Stats Show - Springbok Props, Wings and Blindside on Super Rugby form

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ant and Phil take constructive rugby discussion to new heights (off the rest of the gang's low base it should be said), as the ERB Stats Office invite...

Episode 91: Rugby World Cup Previews, blenders, blunders, and backs v forwards

04 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ben hosts for the first time! While Adam's liver rots away, Ben steers the ship, sailing through the two hour mark like it isn't even there. He is abe...

ERB Special: The Phil and Ant Stats Show - NZ v SA Stat Attack As 21 September Looms

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a special episode! After months of frustrations at being referenced, but not included, Phil and Ant have taken it upon themselves to deliver a st...

Episode 90: Excuse me, do you have a minute to talk about our Lord and Saviour, Herschel Jantjies?

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What a great day to be alive! The Springboks snatch a winning draw against the All Blacks in New Zealand, and all is well! Alex, Matt and Adam (Ben is...

Episode 89: Detailed notes, Rugby Championship, travel and a low energy pod

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby Championship has finally kicked off, and the gang are here to chat all about it (badly). Adam returns after driving 400 km from the east, Ma...

Episode 88: Tupou gets mugged, Rugby Championship preview, and some Currie Cup

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alex, Ben and Phil get together to discuss how brave you have to be to mug the Tongan Thor, whether New Zealand's central contracting has imploded on ...

ERB Special: The 45 minute (a lie) Currie Cup Preview

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Delaying his needed at a squash game, Alex leads Ant and Phil on a journey of discovery as the Capetoanian trio preview this year's Currie Cup, how te...

Episode 87: End of Season Awards, Ben's next Big Idea, old predictions and Super Rugby final

07 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a full house at ERB HQ, as Ben (whose feeling a bit fluey), Alex (whose attention is demanded by Taniela Two-Poo), Matt (whose going to sleep aft...

Episode 86: Ben's Big Idea, Alex is Alex and Phil classes up the joint (and Super Rugby).mp3

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Ben are joined by a debutante, Phil, and the trio pinball haplessly through news about Israel Folau (again), Western Province Rugby Union goi...

Episode 85: Fantasy Radar 2020, Rectal Tele'ascopes, Plagiarism and Super Rugby

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Adam is back to steer the ship, as he, Croaky Voice Matt and Alex (with a subtle entrance from Ben) discuss the news of the week and the Super Rugby ...

Episode 84: Re-branding everywhere, Super Rugby, benders and lost opportunities

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you listeners for your patience. Long weekends in South Africa wreck havoc, even though Ben and Matt don't get to experience them... Matt takes...

Episode 83: The Brains Trust (The Matt, Ben and Ant Show) plus some rugby, bants and Instagram

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Matt, Ben and Ant Show, with Alex and Adam in the wind, and apparently on Instagram. Events, unsurprising, proceed smoothly in that Matt-ha...

Episode 82: Quick taps, Kwagga's speeches, Chiefs v Saders + Super Rugby and struggling Blame Game

02 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a trio of bleary eyed gentlemen this week, as they discuss matters of extreme importance in the rugby universe. Ben being booked off (and who mad...

Episode 81: Emails, Alex compliments Adam, Super Rugby, SA claiming the Jaguares, and late entrances

26 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Super Rugby season is approaching crunch time, and lo and behold, the best South African team is from Argentina. Matt and Adam kick things off bef...

Episode 80: Barrett brain fades, Jeff Goldblum, Ma'a Nonu CV references and Super Rugby

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's an early start for the gang, to the point Alex and Adam hadn't even had breakfast. But, thankfully, they filled their bellies chatting about Jord...

Episode 79: Schalk Brits, capital crimes, Super Rugby, Marvel XV, referees and late Blame Games

12 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a full house as the gang find form as they discuss Schalk Brits and things coming back to haunt you, a fake century of episodes, referees, positi...

Episode 78: Alex and Matt-less, Ben and Adam ramble about Izzy, missing key players, and some rugby

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Adam hold the line, as Matt goes karaoking in South Korea and Alex is back in transit from India. In what is the shortest episode in months, t...

ERB: Ep. 77 Shrine to George Bridge, silly CEOs, segues, Fantasy chat, and some Super Rugby

28 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The laws of physics were bent by Sevu Reece on Saturday, but have no fear since Ben, Matt and Adam are here. With Alex in India, the Three Ruckerteers...

Episode 76: Matt v North Korea, Alex v data scientists, Ben's Ouma, and some Super Rugby

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a full house at the ERB headquarters (metaphorically speaking) with Matt, Ben, Alex and Adam chatting about North Korean tunnels, Ben at high alt...

Episode 75: Two Adams, an Ant, Izzy, unstoppable Crusaders, Blues v Chiefs and flaky Sharks

14 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ciao! Adam has returned from Italy, and finds that Ben, Alex and Matt took the week off but have no fear, Ant is here! The pod's favourite Sharks fan ...

Episode 74: We're Pretty Sure We Covered Super Rugby Round 8

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

30 seconds into discussing Curwin Bosch's apparent move to WP we start discussing the differences between a 4 and 5 lock. So join us as we spend about...

Episode 73: Spoiler Warning, Matt's Hosting This One Again

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Heads up everyone. Instead of just disappearing in the middle of the episode somewhere, Adam has finally taken the plunge and left Alex, Ben and Matt ...

ERB Ep.72: Bye Bye Sunwolves, Prince of Rants Returns, Super Rugby, Birthdays and Eskom

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a birthday edition of ERB! Adam turns [insert age here] and received courtesy of SANZAAR, the Sunwolves being kicked out of Super Rugby (they wil...

ERB Ep.71: Great Rugby Companies, Vegan Crossfit Coaches, Super Rugby and Bootylicious Maddocks

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An Alex-less ERB crew tackle the awful events of Christchurch, the Greatest Rugby Company in the World (and wonder if the pod should carry the same we...

ERB Ep.70 Leaky Chile, Silly Chilli, World League, unstoppable Saders and Dickheads XV

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Adam returns in his quest to keep Alex, Matt and Ben to an hour and a half...and fails miserably. But the #bants! The boys are on form, as they are ev...

ERB Ep. 69: Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead, Awoooo, Marika Hype and World League

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead! The gang, without Adam around for disaster control, takes aim at the two hour milestone and discuss Robbie Fleck's long ...

ERB Ep.68: Overseas tide, meh Super Rugby, Sportsman XV and time constraints

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that was close. Matt came to the rescue with the file so here we are! Sorry for the late episode. It's Adam's fault (as usual). This week, the...

ERB Ep.67: Zero IP empathy & S15 Round Review (Prince of Rants almost has a stroke & awful kicking)

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Super Rugby is finally here and Alex - aka The Prince of Rants - pretty much goes off the deep end when the gang discuss the Bulls battering of the St...

ERB Ep.66: Draft Rugby, Fantasy Players, Cargie and American Presidents

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Adam take the reins this week, and they are joined by Cargie from Draft Rugby after the news to chat all things draft rugby. They catch up on...

ERB Ep.65: Code swaps, Viscount of Rants, S15 Previews (Hurricanes, Sharks, Rebels) and Commoners

03 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

ERB Ep.64: James Lowe II, Draft, Concussion, S15 Previews (Lions, Stormers, Bulls) and 6 Nations

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 befo...

ERB Ep.63 Babies, Lambie, S15 Previews (Tahs, Crusaders, Chiefs) and #10YearPoll

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 me...

ERB Sidebar: Transformation in South African rugby

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

ERB Ep.62: Sausage, S15 Team Previews (Jaguares, Brumbies, Reds) and Transformation

13 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

ERB Ep.61: Poaching, Vanishings and S15 Team Previews (Blues, Highlanders, Sunwolves)

06 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

ERB Ep.60: New Year resolutions, Ben's fridge, Franco Mostert's beard and Dad Jokes

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

ERB Ep.59: Aussie movements, Boks in GoT universe and Stop Drop & Poll by Grohl

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Th...

ERB Ep.58: Adam is away and the gang will play (i.e. chaos), coachpocalypse and post-RWC

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 cha...

ERB Ep.57: Dry season, Ben's hammock, Super 14 again?, sleepy Alex and North v South

09 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 chas...

ERB Ep.56: Nake Drotske, Brexit, Baa Baas, Dying Alone For Pat Lambie and ERB Awards

02 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

ERB Ep.55: Blame Game, "Look Mom, no arms!", Wales stick it to Ben and Adam is off the deep end

25 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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....

ERB Ep.54: Hate crime-level Irish accents, Siya headbutts & Irish heat too much for NZ

18 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

ERB Ep.53: Opposite Day - Underpaid expats, offside lines and are South Africa the new France?

11 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

ERB Ep. 52: NZ's three teams, Supersport's commentary is a joke and Gardner isn't why Bokke lost

04 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

ERB Ep.51: Japan v World XV, Bledisloe III, Saaks win Currie Cup and Boks #EOYT squad

28 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 new...

ERB Ep. 50: Our half century, Ben's hammock, Matt Todd, Currie Cup, reminiscing and ERB Bingo

21 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

ERB Ep. 49: Epic steps, sick Burns, Currie Cup, EOYT hype, contracts and Scrum of the Week

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Che...

ERB Ep.48: Boks pawn it, Pumas pawn it, Championship review, Ben hazes Wales and Brighton 2015

07 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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, Mich...

ERB Ep. 47: Hundred-plus scores, cards, Hansen's coaching, big D & Tilted Willie

30 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

ERB Ep. 46: False starts, doing a Savea, Pro 14, Bok squad, Currie Cup and Band of Brothers (!)

23 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The gang, minus Ben, are back in a week with no international rugby. What are they to do? Thankfully, there is much to discuss! From Pro 14 to Currie ...

ERB Ep.45: Yes! How good is [Insert Springbok here] and Nicolas Sanchez? Plus, jobs after rugby

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All is right in the world. The sun is shining and the birds are chirping. Rugby is great hey? The gang chat about South Africa's epic, narrative-de...

ERB Ep.44: Hangovers, rants, thigh rubber tries, Kriel's biceps and its always sunny in Brisbane

09 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The gang are back for one of their best episodes yet. Like seriously. Someone's hungover, someone else is chilled (guess who...), two people rant and ...

ERB Ep.43: Running orders, mattresses, Rugby Championship and Frans Malherbe the office IT guy

02 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The four horseman of the ruck are back and with a running order! Amidst some commotion as Adam gets a mattress delivered, the gang chat about dog toil...

ERB Ep.42: Ben's suit, Namibia kiss Currie Cup goodbye, how good is Ben Smith and kak Boks

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Matt and Adam, with Ant graciously filling in for Alex, deconstruct the meaning of Namibia pulling out of the Currie Cup First Division, the natu...

ERB Ep. 41: They will sing Brodie Retallick's name and Namibia v Germany is coming!

19 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The gang return to sing the name, "Brodie Retallick!" Anyone who throws mad dummies like him will have his name remembered. Much is made of Namibia qu...

ERB Ep.40: The calm before the storm, Ben has eyes on Nelspruit and kortbroeke in Arizona

12 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's a full house at ERB HQ, with the Currie Cup and Rugby Championship the topic of the day's discussions. Amidst it all, Matt corrects Adam about ho...

ERB Ep. 39: Cutting the Fat, Lions fall short & Our XVs of the Season

05 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The gang convene (with Matt a ship in the night) to discuss the latest news - including SA Rugby halving its professional players and Jimmy Stonehouse...

ERB Ep. 38: Zane Kirchner, Dick Lineout Moves, John stays Mitchell and It's Coming Home

29 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The full gang are in the house as they discuss Super Rugby coming to its 2018 end, the return of Zane Kirchner, Ashley Johnson, John Mitchell causes a...

ERB Ep. 37: Two & a Half Men, Overpopulated Super Playoffs, Jerseys, and Tonga a 2019 dark horse

22 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's just Matt and Alex (with a brief cameo from Adam) at ERB HQ this week, with Ben away and Adam adulting. The duo discuss the Amanaki Mafi case, ho...

ERB Ep. 36: Meeting Ben, Starty McKenzie, George Bridge v Rieko and Needed Rule Changes

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's a full house on a Monday as Adam waxes lyrical about meeting Ben in the flesh, while the gang chat all things Starty McKenzie, among other news t...

ERB Fantasy Chat Ep.18: Right Wing slurs, Matt is not "Safe as Houses" and on-air decisions

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's a full house as Ben, Adam, "Not Too Bad" Matt and Alex quickly move on from their poor week in the Fantasy universe to looking at a wildcard and ...

ERB Ep. 35: Richie Mo time, DDTs, RG is the puppet master and The Bitcoin chooses all

08 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alex, Ben, Matt and Adam return to cast their eyes over the second last week of the Super Rugby treadmill before the playoffs. The Waratahs-Sunwolves ...

ERB Fantasy Chat Ep. 17: Redemption, DMac's looming rest and a special treat

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It isn't Morgan Freeman or Tim Robbins, but the ERB Redemption for last week's absence is here and Adam, Alex and Matt (Ben had a family engagement) r...

ERB Ep. 34: The Apology, Magnificent Ben Smith, Sauced Ben From Tax and "Outliered bitch!"

01 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The gang return, and say sorry for not producing as they promised. They then tackle the weekend's past action, waxing lyrical about the magnificence o...

ERB Ep. 33: Boks slip up in the wet, Folau's sin bin, Super Meh returns and Ant is an anarchist

24 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ant becomes the "Anarchist" as he joins Matt, Alex and Adam on the pod pine. They chat about England's deserved victory over the Springboks in Cape To...

ERB Ep. 32: The Prince of Rants returns, Farrell is Justin Bieber and Realistic Positions

17 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The gang say happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there, and the Prince of Rants awakes from his slumber to burn all before him. Adam has a pop at th...

ERB Ep. 31: Blitz Bokke, Wilco's spa weekend, Canary yellow (triggered!) and Ben's confession

10 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alex, Ben, Matt and Adam chat about the weekend's international rugby action, the Blitz Bokke, Wilco Louw's looming spa day and how Ryan Crotty is the...

ERB Extra: Dick Sporting Goods Park, SA v England and Curling (June 2018 Series Preview)

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Ben welcome back Matt and Adam onto the pod, as the gang chat about Dick Sporting Goods Park, the looming Test series between South Africa an...