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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!
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Close tactical argument and a South African viewpoint make major rugby fixtures easier to read before and after kickoff.
That Rugby Union Show turns major fixtures into searching conversations about how teams are built and how matches might be won. Xola Ntshinga and Sim move from Springboks selection calls to bench balance, attacking decisions, line breaks and player combinations, giving tactical…
A six-two bench split is your idea of pre-match suspense.
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A rivalry preview built around pack power, bench choices, and the noise around the rematch.
France versus South Africa sits at the center of the piece, which keeps coming back to the 2023 World Cup quarterfinal and to how long this rematch has been in the making.
A lively post-Championship discussion about South Africa, Argentina, and the wider rugby weekend.
The episode lands on South Africa's back-to-back Rugby Championship title, but it does not treat that as the whole story. It also weighs the All Blacks' bonus-point win over Australia and how close Argentina came to making things awkward in Twickenham or Tuchfontein.
A steady look at rugby's calendar shift, with enough debate to keep it moving.
The piece keeps its focus on rugby's calendar, with SANZAAR's new plan, the move toward a global season, and what that could mean for the international game.
A lively, opinionated test preview that treats South Africa-Ireland like the main event.
The review frames Ireland and South Africa as the marquee meeting of the year, and it keeps returning to why that label fits after a run of games that already carried their own tension.
This episode of That Rugby Union Show features an interview with former Springbok Pat Lambie, discussing SANZAAR's new 2026 calendar, player welfare concerns like concussions, and the future of international rugby.
That Rugby Union Show reviews the Springboks' 32-17 win over France, with France scoring first through Damian Penaud after Thomas Ramos's pass at about three minutes.
The episode analyzes the Springboks' narrow win over Argentina in the Rugby Championship, highlighting Argentina's tactical improvements and the Springboks' performance issues.
Xola Ntshinga and Sim preview the highly anticipated Springboks vs France test match, analyzing team selections, mind games, and the physical showdown.
Xola Ntshinga and guests preview the Springboks vs Ireland rugby match, discussing Ireland's recent dominance, the growing rivalry fueled by cultural clashes and media tensions, key player battles, and how coaching knowledge sharing might impact the game.
At That Rugby Union Show, André Pretorius connects Japanese rugby’s team culture with coaching methods built on trust and defensive learning.
The Rugby Championship title remains in play as the Springboks face Argentina at Twickenham and Australia meet New Zealand in Perth.
Naas Botha rejects calling New Zealand's All Blacks a crisis, describing them as a team “in transition.” Botha says South Africa's exit from Super Rugby reduced high-pressure preparation, while Springbok depth gives the team options.
Sasha's 187 running metres, three tries, and 10 successful kicks from 11 made Durban's Springboks–Los Pumas test a breakout performance.
That Rugby Union Show breaks down South Africa's 43-10 win over the All Blacks, a record defeat for New Zealand.
The All Blacks defended their Eden Park record as the Springboks came close but lost after a shaky start.
Ray Mordt recalls arriving in New Zealand at 22 or 23 for a tour met by protesters, while That Rugby Union Show previews Springboks–All Blacks at Eden Park.