Rugby Punt-it
Episodes
Movers & Shakers
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to back your boytjies as Tuks of Niks get ready to send the Pukke packing. in the Varsity Cup final. In the URC, the South African teams fin...
Swept Clean
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s good on papier as the brooms were taken out in SA. The Bulls get the job done but still raise questions, the Lions run riot to climb the log, t...
Parisian Party
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Stormers bounce back with a big win over the Bulls to climb back up the URC table, while the Six Nations signed off in spectacular fashion. Irelan...
The Italian Job
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italy finally pulled it off. After years of close calls, the Azzurri held their nerve to beat England and claim a historic win, with Menoncello, Ioane...
Log Jam
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lions roar at the right time, the Stormers slip from first to fifth, and the Bulls put the Sharks to the sword as the URC log tightens with six ro...
Heart & Humblings
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland ran in five at HQ and exposed England's discipline and defensive frailties. Wales threw everything at Scotland but one lapse cost them. And wh...
Bent out of Shape
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Italy shoved Ireland around at scrum time and refused to fade after the break. Scotland ended England’s streak in a game the stats won’t explain. ...
Exposed Early
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
France made a statement against Ireland, Italy turned Rome into a graveyard for Scottish hopes, and England ran riot while still leaving questions una...
The Man in the Middle
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Sharks v Stormers last weekend to France v Ireland U20s this weekend, a big couple of games for any referee. Somewhere in between, Chris Allison ...
Dashing Derbies
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was extra spicy in Durban this weekend. from the chicken livers to the heat and humidity. the SA derbies delivered just as much fire. We unpack whe...
Local is Lekker
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Did the Sharks just help the Stormers win the URC? The Bulls are back to bullying with the maul, the Lions still can’t find the drop-goal button, an...
Close Shave
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season 6 is here & we're asking the big questions. Are the Bulls & Sharks fixing things up? Can the Stormers keep the ball rolling and when wi...
Season 6 Coming Soon
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Stormers the real deal? What’s gone wrong at the Bulls? Is another Sharks reset enough? And do the Lions even know who they are?We’re back...
A Wale of a Time
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the season finale and although it was outside the official test window, players were missing and thor almost returned, cardiff still delivered ...
Scrumptious
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bok scrum didn’t just dominate, it devoured Ireland, shoved them into reverse, and left Aviva looking like a demolition site. Six cards flying a...
Down a Man, Up a Win
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another red, another grind, another Bok win. We take you through it all. England swung the chariot straight over the All Blacks, Ireland found their g...
Stunned De France
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
14 men, 100 for Siya, 50 for Rassie... and a whole lot of paint on the pitch. The Bokke stunned De France in Parys, turning a red card nightmare into ...
Weekend of Revenge
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Autumn Nations Series came out swinging, the Boks, All Blacks, and England all dishing out a bit of payback. From yellow cards to serious injuries...
Autumn is Coming
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ronnie & Nick are back and fired up as the end of year tour is set to kick off. We look at the Bok squad and what the tour goals will be. Delving ...
Back-to-Back Baby
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The points were the difference for the Bokke — and our superest of Bru’s. I wouldn’t have wanted to be a brandy in London this weekend as the Bo...
The Fein-est-Berg Mngomezulu
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plenty of fireworks in Durban, plenty of ice packs after. The physios were busier than the scoreboard, Ronnie reckons we’re running out of ankles as...
Ek Weet Nie
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Rassie’s roulette wheel of selections to the table that’s still anyone’s game. The only thing we can say for sure is ek weet nie. With 2 ro...
Predictably Unpredictable
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boks put the W in Wellington, with Damian Willemse turning in a career performance, Manie and Siya shutting down the noise, and Rassie sneaking a ...
Shuffled Not Shaken
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No easy wins, no freebies, and plenty of HIAs. The Boks have hit shuffle on the match 23 after the Auckland slip, but shaken? Not a chance. With new c...
High Balls & Higher Stakes: Boks v All Blacks at Eden Park
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Punt-it & Kick On Rugby CollabThe Boks haven’t won at Eden Park since 1937, is this the game to break the curse? We break down the opening RC ...
Tit for Tat
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one win each after the first two rounds of the Rugby Champs, Superbru picks are in tatters, and the tournament is wide open. No second-half dé...
Altitude Sickness
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was not a weekend for us and our fellow South Africans. not one Wallaby got tied down in Joburg mate. the Rgby Champs got underway and didn’t ski...
Feeling Blue?
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Die Blou Bull weet nie van??? Heading home empty-handed again... 3 URC finals, 3 L’s, and not even a line break to brag about. Nienaber’s Leinster...
Tissues Anyone?
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strap in, folks! It was semi-final weekend where Leinster ran riot (six tries!) while Glasgow forgot how to score. Bulls beat Sharks but needed three ...
Still Kicking
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking the URC quarters, we dive into a Durban shootout of a different kind (we’re not bluffing). Viking sweat, déjà vu in the Storm, cheeky wi...
Finger on the Pulse
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From A Rec to rugby royalty – Bath rise under Van Graan to lift the Challenge Cup, while Bordeaux banter their way to a first-ever Champions Cup cro...
Rants & Red Card's
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Ronnie popular in Germany, or is his humor just too advanced for the land of efficiency and bratwurst? We try to find out while recapping a wild fi...
The Heimlich Maneuver
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leinster choke (again) as the Saints go marching in, Bordeaux dump out Toulouse, and suddenly the Top 14 isn't looking so top. Lyon edge Racing in a s...
That's not the Castres
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We recap a wild Champions Cup quarterfinals weekend—Leinster cruise, Castres disappear after halftime, and Bulls discipline costs them against Edinb...
In the Pocket
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re all about the 10's. From Sam Prendergast’s rising stock at Leinster to Marcus Smith’s magic (and mayhem) for Quins. We dive int...
Do Something Crazy
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Standard Tighthead and fishing with Felix, its onwards and upwards from here. Ronnie & Nick dive into the 6 Nations as Ireland slump to 3rd, L...
There's It
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick’s eating his words faster than a prop at the buffet as England do the dirty to the French. Ireland make it 11 against the Scots and Italy ensur...
6/2 or 6 Who?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well spirited copy cats with backs against the wall as the 6 Nations got underway. The dark horse, the flying Frenchmen & the Dublin All Blacks we...
ZEBRE CROSSING
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heads, shoulders, knee’s of glass... It was a mixed bag of URC action over the weekend as more Boks end up on the injury list. the Jukskei derby, th...
Theirs To Lose
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coconut trees or it’s not a beach... Nick & Ronnie are back after a cracking weekend of Champions & Challenge Cup rugby. It wasn’t all doo...
SEASON 5 COMING 14 JANUARY
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 5 is almost here!Nick and Ronnie are back on Rugby Punt-it, ready to tackle the URC, Champions Cup, Six Nations, Varsity Cup, and the road to t...
NOT SO SUPER BRU
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IN A WEEKEND FULL OF UPSETS, NONE WERE MORE UPSET THAN THE IRISH. THE SOUTH CAME OUT FIRING AND WE WERE DEALT A NUMBER OF TOP CLASS FIXTURES. THE BOKS...
THE SPRINGBOK FINN-ESS
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Autumn Nations Series is upon us and this weekend brings no less than 10 tests to sink our teeth into. Nick & Ronnie are back to bring you all...
Champs of the Rugby Champs
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Locksmiths, pitch invaders, strange Boerie and a first trip to Hennie's as we went down to the Lowveld to watch the Bokke win the Rugby Championship. ...
Second Half's & Second Chances
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bokke let one slip in Argentina as Los Pumas have now toppled all three of their Southern rivals to line up a final in Nelspruit. We take a delve ...
Friends and Foes
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by our bud Dan from Short Ball Rugby for a lekker chat about Rugby's biggest rivalry. We cover all the weekends action before turning our...
Behind Enemy Lines
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a big weekend for the Saffa's in Perth a week ago, whilst the Blacklash put the Los back into the Pumas. We then turn our attention towards rou...
Brisberg to Perthoria
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
That's a nice table... and we're not only talking about the Rugby Championship. The Win Pumas, the waning Wallabies and the World Cup Finalists all di...
New Rules, Old Tricks
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SANZAAR has shaken up the rule book as the Rugby Championship is set to get underway. Rassie's squad shows that its about both quality and quantity as...
July Wrap Up
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bloem Harm and picking a snore as we drove down to the city of the roses. Portugal rose to the occasion as temperatures dropped and many of the next g...
Captain of the Caps
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salmaan becomes the 66th Bok Captain as he leads out a new look Springbok 23 against Portugal in Bloem. The Irish broke South African hearts down in D...
Vis-à-Vis
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst new visa rules may have been implemented, it won't stop the Boks & Ireland from going face to face in Durban. Razor's close shave dished up...
DEPTHS OF EXPERIENCE
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miss by an inch, miss by a mile as Ronnie makes use of his hulp my trap. Rassie’s top class shithousery, missing members, delayed broadcasts and men...
Binne Buite See You Later
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glasgow were true warriors as they silenced the 50 000 strong Loftus faithful. The Springboks unleashed yet another pesky scrum capped winger, whilst ...
RUB OF THE GREEN
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dubai fame, Irish implosions, and the cotton wool conundrum. Not only are we into finals week of the URC which sees the Bulls hosting Glasgow, but Dr ...
1 for Maul & Maul for 1
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a fight that went down to the wire for places on the URC log & our Superbru as the season heads into the play-off stages. A smug Ronnie and...
Not Here To Louse
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
That's a wrap for the Champions & Challenge Cups as Toulouse & the Sharks take their titles. Ronnie's Kudu horn, the Dupont 4, some Siya Masuk...
1 Point to Prove
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Champions & Challenge Cup finals are here and the Sharks are ready to swim in unfamiliar waters as the 1st SA side to make the European comp's...
Bold, Brilliant & Never Again
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst Ronnie is dealing with Boats and Sardines in Spain, the Bulls had a close shave at home and the Sharks were struggling to Boks above their weig...
Finals & Final Chances
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the Joe Marler slap & tap, to the awards ceremonies in May. We bring you all the crazy action from the weekends Champions & Challenge Cup...
Props to the Props
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas the Tank, Big Brok, Owen the Frank, Sampie Swiegers and Neethling Fouche were propping the game up whilst the URC play-off race got even more h...
Oh when the Saints...
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a ton to catch up on as the Champions & Challenge Cup's head to the Semi's. The Bulls got Munstered after Jake ruffled feathers. Then th...
Points of Difference
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wind may be fast in Cape Town, but the highways certainly aren't. It's all about chasing lost causes and playing to the whistle as we head into th...
Ronnie's Perfect 8
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
But can you exit? From KLA's lethal headbutt on Luke Mcgrath, to the Crusaders of the URC & being lulled by the Lions, we bring you all the weeken...
Sweeping Saffa's
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rassie's rants not the only thing that doesn't fit in an Irish dressing room. Whilst Jeppe was dishing out rugby lessons in Joburg, the Lions were doi...
Consistently Inconsistent
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welsh outbursts and wooden spoons, the luck of the Scots and Ireland go back to back. Our player of the tournament is better than the Big Ben, but not...
World's Best Team?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
But was it a quarter-final? In a weekend of upsets, both in the 6 Nations & Super Rugby, one shouldn't get over-Welshed. It's called a World Cup f...
A Matter of Principle
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lies, rankings and ethical streams. There are no Lions sleeping in this jungle as the Bulls played through the storm, breaking the South African strea...
Pardon the French
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with the episode no Irish fan should listen to. We're unpacking the 6 Nations, looking at the weekends URC derbies and praising the Tuilagi...
Props on the Cards
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cap-tan Nick & Ronnie's taking the hit in a weekend that saw 23 cards dished out. The Black Lions got the crowd roaring, whilst the Ellis Park's s...
Dirty Ice & Teddy Bears
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've got you covered for that back to school traffic! Ronnie & Nicks moment of shame in France, Dobson's magic trick and and the new age Fourie D...
We're Back...
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the Cape Town pitch, we're back bigger and better. Ronnie & Nick return for season 4 and there is plenty catching up to do. From Ronnie's tre...
SEASON 4 COMING SOON
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kick off the laughs and scrum down with Season 4 of the Rugby Punt-it podcast! Ronnie and Nick are back with the banter, Covering all things rugby - f...
Die Wen Kant
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The East London lunger, Faf & his speedo and the great Snyman style taking over the Bokke. Its been a week of celebrations in SA. Join us for our ...
BACK 2 BACK
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
and the Malmesbury Missile. Our 40 hour smash & grab in Parys saw us check off the top item on our bucketlist as the Bokke did the double. Dodgy a...
A Game of Nches
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talk about cutting it close. Cardiologists were busy on Saturday night as Farrell & co pulled out all the stops. Dan Coles revenge, Ronnies big co...
South Strong
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How's about that Monday? Rassie's rule book, Cheslin's great chase and Kwagga the Swiss Army Knife helped the Bokke give the French more Bleus. The se...
No Cards for the Wicked
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shot clocks, reversed tries and the Springboks impressive record round out the pool stages. Big words, yellow caps and the Kiwi's are back in black. W...
Simple Mathematics
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ronnie's great discomfort & Branna's 3 black eyes. Whilst Italy were being folded like calzones, Pantoffel was breaking Wallaby records and the Bi...
Delayed Detonation
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fired up Italians, impressive Portuguese and Arundell's high 5. An unstoppable force met an immovable object in Paris whilst the Wallabies suffered a ...
Two Scrum Wholes
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four Scrum Halves =. This week is a special one as I'm joined by Austin (BokMemes) as we chat about the Bok blitz, the All Blacks Haka mystery and fre...
Superior Discontent
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Springboks defence was relentless, whilst France turned up the heat & Ireland scored a dozen. George Ford oversaw a Los Pumas implosion whilst...
World Cup Preview
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Chappies did you know World Cup trivia, to the least predicted, more than likely result of the opening round. Ronnie & I are joined by Belind...
Shedding a Tier or 2
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How about that Friday night braai hey? It was quite the weekend at Twickenham, but it wasn't only the Bokke setting records there. The Borthwick blund...
Good Enough is Young Enough
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Boks had a Wale of a time in Cardiff, whilst Borthwick was certainly right about one thing. If you're not giving yourself an uppercut, you may be ...
Dodge. Duck. Dip. Dive. Dodge
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge an Owen. The World Cup warm ups dished up plenty of action over the weekend, with heartbreak in France and an...
Year of the Utility
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bok coaches have shown that fortune may favor the brave, but selection favors the adaptable. A 33 man squad has been assembled for the World Cup d...
Lock, Scott and Two Smoking Barrett's
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks snatched up a Rugby Championship title and their 21st Bledisloe in a row this weekend, whilst the Boks & Los Pumas slogged it out a...
Everything to Play for, Nothing to Lose
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's the Rugby Championship title, or a seat on the plane to France, there's everything left to play for. Ronnie & Nick are joined by Baby...
Who's Who in the Zoo?
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a weekend of records, with many favoring the All Blacks and one happy Cheika. Nick's quick draw wasn't to be, but Ronnie's Bobotie may have sav...
Don't be a Smart Ass... Mate
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Championship kicked off with a bang as the Boks & All Blacks secured big wins and we now turn our attention to the 1st of 3 against our ...
Hie’ Kommie Bokke
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Test week is here, the Bok 23 and Jersey have been released & Ronnie survived his trip to Brits. Quade's new cut spells trouble for the Boks, but ...
Bakkies, Burgers, Bloem
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for Season 3, kicking it off with a trip to Bloemfontein for the Currie Cup Final, can Ronnie run for 40 or did Nick score a 43? The Intern...
Season 3 - Kicking off 28 June
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hold onto your scrum caps, Season 3 of the Rugby Punt-it podcast is here to tackle the international season. Nick and Ronnie return to the pitch with ...
The Mighty Munster Mauling
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our season 2 finale we delve into all the action in Cape Town, as Munster win the URC, whilst some fans may have thought they were at the UFC. The ...
The Perfect Final
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether its the two finals from last weekend or the one's coming up, the season finales have lived up to all expectations. Kolbe & Big Willie lit ...
As Hard as Nails
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the scrummy with no neck, to the battle hardened Keith Earls, the concrete truck that is Jasper, and Dayimani's slight of hand, this weekend's se...
Your Queue or Mine?
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ronnie & I took a last minute trip to Cape Town for the Stormers v Bulls game, whilst the Sharks struggled over in Ireland. Four teams are left as...
Rock, Paper, Scissors, Blue Bull
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a round of epic semi-finals in the Champions and Challenge Cup's, Ronnie & I turn our attention to the URC play-off stages. The potential ba...
Head of Steam
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Johan Goosen's unusual record to World Rugby's new kit laws and everything in between. Ronnie and I chat through the weekends URC action, take a ...