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Elite Rugby Banter is the brainchild of Alex, Ben, Matt and Adam, four guys from South Africa (though one now calls Mauritius) who love their rugby, and enjoy talking about it, though badly, and with much mirth. Phil and Ant also help us out from time to time! They chat about the weeks' past and coming rugby action, Super Rugby, internationals, and whatever catches their attention, with a South African to Southern Hemisphere bias. They are fans who take bantering seriously, but not themselve ...
In this special episode of Elite Rugby Banter, we say goodbye to Alex, who passed away in March 2022. Matt, Ben, Ant, Phil, and Adam speak about their friend Alex, what he meant to them, and the broader ERB community.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 210: It's festive season we can do a short one
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Join Ben, Alex, and Matt as they phone in yet another episode where they talk about rugby, and stuff, and more stuff. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 209: You get what you get, frog and all
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Well, this was a bad recording. Sorry everyone we'll do better next week hopefully. Join Ben and Matt as they try to discuss the latest and not that latest rugby news and results.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 208: Sweep the leg and Rassie vibes
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The gang our in the house as they discuss tripping children, the latest news including Rassie's ban, the Northern Hemisphere's apparent supremacy *snicker* and the weekend's Test action. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 207: Weird awards and scoring tries for a living
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Adam joins Phil and Ben as the boys talk about the weekend's rugby action, including World Rugby's visionary award nominations this year. That, and how Ben was in the same Afrikaans class as Ross Cronje.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 206: Boks do the business against irritating Wales
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It's a two-man pod as Adam and Alex run the rule over the weekend's action, with South Africa's win over Wales in Cardiff the main talking point. Concussion, Australia, New Zealand and a few other titbits are discussed along the way.Theme: 80s TV Show by @monstroid.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 205: Are We Leaving That Part In?
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This week, three of us chat about the latest rugby news, including Rassie v World Rugby, Mack Hansen's mom, and the All Blacks beating Wales.By Elite Rugby Banter
This week join Ben and Matt as they take a look at some of the relatively recent rugby news, including a look at rugby's top earners for 2021. There's also a brief mention of some results from the URC and the start of the international end of year tours.By Elite Rugby Banter
Join the guys this week as they attack the idea of state sovereignty and advocate for placing entities under administration. Also, they look at some recent rugby headlines and results.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 202: Cupboards, Kimberley and URC
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The boys chat about cupboards, how Kimberley would be the perfect place to introduce URC teams to when they eventually tour South Africa, the URC, citings, plus so much more (as usual!)Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show. Thanks for listening as always!By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 201: The All Blacks are the Proteas of Rugby
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Heads up, the first chunk is plagued with recording errors, thanks to Matt's terrible fridge. For the most part, though you should be able to listen to, and maybe enjoy, Ben, Ant, and Matt look at this week's rugby news and results.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 200: If these balls could talk
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Join the guys as they take a look at this week's rugby news (especially WP's financial woes) for the 200th time, look back at the Springboks playing against the All Blacks for the 100th time, and discuss the weekend's URC fixtures for the first time.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 199: With special guest Will Owen
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In a thinly veiled attempt to gather hints and tips ahead of our URC Draft, the guys have asked Will Owen to join them in a discussion about the upcoming URC season.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 198: The Boks throw a game for the benefit of rugby in the future
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Join the guys this week as they meditate on the latest in chaos rugby philosophy, "When Am knocks it on, Rugby Australia will collapse by 2027." Adam tries his best to try and have the guys discuss other related topics. It's a battle that he ultimately wins.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 197: A Day Late and Two Hosts Short
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Sorry for the delay everyone. But hey Alex and Matt are here to complain about 12 players and red cards, there's also a sprinkling of coach chat.As always, music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 196: Nobody fell asleep during this episode
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Join the guys as they sleeplessly plow on with a look back at a week without the Springboks playing's news highlights and lowlights.As always, music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 195: Strained Trans Tasman Relationships
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This week the guys chat about the strained relationship between Australian Rugby and New Zealand Rugby. There's also a discussion about the weekend's Rugby Championship game between the Pumas and the Boks.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 194: It's called a velocipede or Kalamazoo
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The gang is shocked to learn what bubbling is, plus chat about some Southern Hemisphere rugby, including SA's victory of Argentina and Bledisloe II/TRC I.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 193: Boks take the series and TRC is here
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The guys take a breath and run the rule over the conclusion of the B&I Lions Tour to South Africa, star performers from the series, Bledisloe I, the upcoming Rugby Championship and a couple of other matters in the boys' mind's eye this week.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
Join the guys for a look back at what was just another week of absolute shithousery in this year's B&I Lions Tour to South Africa.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 191: Looking Forward to the Second Test
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Join the guys as we discuss the Boks losing the first test against the British and Irish Lions, as well as a certain water boy's shenanigans on social media.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 190: A Rose Tinted Look at Red Cards and the Squib Squad
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It's the week before the first Springbok and B&I Lions test and the guys are obviously focused on other things.Join us as we take a look at a scattering of the latest rugby news and results from the previous week, including the sexless Olympic Village and game ruining red cards.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.…
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Episode 189: Technical Difficulties and Difficult Technicalities
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This week was a Kok up, and we don't mean the nightmares Daly is still having. After a few false starts with the recordings, the guys decide to bang out a quickie on the teams for B&I Lions v SA A*Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.*Pretty much the SpringboksBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 188: Adam's big idea receives a chilly reception
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This week the guys are joined by Wren, as they discuss the last week's rugby news and results. Listen as the guys realise at the end of the episode that they have barely covered any news and that they'd rather spend their time discussing freezers. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 187: The guys pick their Springbok XV
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With a week to go before the big Lions Tour, the guys settle in for a chat about the last week's rugby news and fixtures.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 186: Openside/Blindside let's call the whole thing off
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This week, once again the guys look at the latest rugby news and results, including the All Blacks squad announcement and the Super Rugby Trans Tasman and Pro 14 Rainbow Cup finals.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 185: Imaginary Line Between the Armpits
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This week join Ben and Matt as they discuss the latest rugby news, including such topics as the reasonable workaround to the silly nipple height tackling rule and the unfolding drama of the last round of the Rainbow Cup in South Africa. Also, we discuss the last round of Super Rugby Trans Tasman.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show…
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Episode 184: Ruck Inspectors Episode 2
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This week sees another installment of the Ruck Inspectors as Matt and Phil are joined by Mitch from the Rugby Fixation podcast.Together the Ruck Inspectors take a long look at the dangers of fire pits as well as the Springbok Squad announcement. There's also a thorough inspection of the latest round of the Super Rugby Trans Tasman results.Music by …
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Episode 183: A day late and two hosts short
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Sorry, we're late, but don't worry ... Ben and Matt are here to offer up some ill-informed opinions about the latest rugby news and results.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 182: Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics
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This week there's a largely full house. The guys start with a classic stats deep dive into the last two rounds of Super Rugby Trans Tasman before pivoting into the latest rugby news and Super Rugby results.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
It's a full house baby!Join the guys this week as they take their usual scattershot approach to the last week's rugby news and results.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 180: The One With the Super Rugby Finals
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This week Adam and Matt are joined by the always insightful Phil. Join the three of them as they look at this week's rugby news and results.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 179: Another Episode Featuring the Two Reliable Members
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This week it's to the reliable workhorses of the pod to guide the good ship Elite rugby Banter through the calm waters of the latest week of rugby news and results, including Super Rugby AU, Super Rugby Aotearoa, and the Pro 14 Rainbow Cup.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 178: The Force is with you and DMac surprise
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Ant joins Alex and Adam as the trio discuss the upcoming Lions tour, Manasa Mataele, and a few other things as usual before looking over the games from the ANZAC round in Australia and New Zealand. Alex also tells us about a sheep, Adam about messaging an Oscar winner on LinkedIn and Ant not taking notes on being a dad.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV S…
This week the guys try to discuss rugby, while Adam is simultaneously trying to be a good neighbour and cooks pasta for some starving twins. Eventually they do discuss this week's Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU. Super Rugby AU MVP: https://www.rugby.com.au/super-rugby-mvp?utm_source=teamrugby&utm_medium=edm&utm_campaign=2021mvpMusic by @mo…
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Episode 176: Rainbow Cup or Rain-no Cup
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This week the guys talk about rugby, after a brief delay. Also some unused episode titles include: "No gold at the end of THIS rainbow" and "Pot of gold missing; rainbow Cup cancelled as a result."Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 175: Tupou Probably Thinks This Song Is About Him
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This week Ben and Matt are joined by a late drop in by Alex, the three discuss all manner of things that happened this past week in the rugby world, including a discussion of the latest rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 174: Just a Couple of Guys Chatting Rugby In the Sunshine
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Another week, another episode where the guys discuss rugby news and matches. Some highlights include the upcoming Rainbow Cup, Super Rugby Aotearoa, and Super Rugby Australia Union.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
This week we kick off the show with a little bit of self-indulgence, as we have the results of Adam's big draft bet readout on the air. Don't stress though, we jump right back into the news and look back at the weekend's Super Rugby matches.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
This week the guys take a casual meander around some of the news floating around the rugby sphere, before taking a look at the latest round of Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
This week we decided that we'd match the number of guys on the podcast to the number of rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Actually, though Adam and Matt are just terrible at remembering to check who's available. Don't stress though, they still manage to cover the latest rugby news and the results of Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU.Music by @m…
With a cornucopia of rugby available to the guys, join them as they spend far too much time talking about refereeing instead. Thankfully though they do manage to cover the rugby in the end.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 169: Smart Balls and Not So Smart Banter
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Good news everybody, Super rugby is here, even if you guys up North can't watch it.Join the guys this week as we discuss some of rugby's smallest stories before discussing the past weekend's Super Rugby matches.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 168: The Boys are Back Together
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Buckle up this was a long one, there was no Adam to keep us on track.This week the guys look ahead to the upcoming fantasy rugby season, by looking back at last year's best performers. Not one to be left out of any fantasy rugby discussions, Alex makes his return to the pod.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show…
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Episode 167: The Quiet One Before We Really Get Into Fantasy Rugby
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This week the guys aren't exactly sure what to do with themselves leading up to the week before Fantasy Rugby starts in earnest. The guys also try to recap the first round of the 2021 Six Nations.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 166: The Rest of the Team Previews (Highlanders, Brumbies, Reds and Crusaders)
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This week sees the conclusion of the Super Rugby 2021 team previews, we really blew through them this year didn't we. We also discuss a bit of news and the Carling Currie Cup final.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
This week the guys are joined by Mitch from the Rugby Fixation podcast. Mitch tries his best to enlighten the guys about the Warratahs, Western Force, and the Rebels. We also briefly discussed the Currie Cup semi-finals from last weekend.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 164: Start of the Super Rugby 2021 Team Previews (Chiefs, Hurricanes and Blues)
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It's Super Rugby team previews time baby! Join us this week as we take our time discussing everything else before we manage to get to the team previews, much to Adam's chagrin. That and a treatise on some kit in the United States.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
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Episode 163: Adam had a plan for this episode
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The guys kick off the New Year with a classic rambler of an episode. Join us as we get back in the saddle by meandering through the last week or two's rugby news and Currie Cup games.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV ShowBy Elite Rugby Banter
