Rugby Scoop

Scoop, Vuyo, Huw, Jade

Four mates in a professional rugby environment talking about: rugby analysis & stats, rugby predictions, rugby previews and post match reviews. Members part of the podcast are pro coaches, former pro players, rugby analysts and enthusiasts from around the world sharing insights and hot takes.  

  1. Jun 14

    Rassie's Plan For SA A |Cam Roigard | Bulls v Leinster | Chiefs vs Hurricanes | Tony Brown

    This week on The Rugby Scoop Pod:  Stormers loose forward Ruan Ackermann has been suspended for a dangerous cleanout against Leinster (3 match ban)The Stormers have ended their pursuit of Argentina lock Tomás Lavanini. - “We would rather put our faith in the local guys like Connor Evans, [Junior Boks captain] Riley Norton and Gary Porter, who are full-blooded Stormers,” - DobsonHurricanes scrumhalf Cam Roigard has come under fire for his actions during Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Blues.Rassie Erasmus has revealed the objectives for the South Africa A game against Zimbabwe next weekend as SA Rugby looks to ‘capture’ top Junior Springboks talents.Also, Vickers are you happy with the squad? We know Bulls players will join after this coming weekendCongratulations to Mzwandile Stick on leading the SA A sideNZR announce Tony Brown as Allblacks assistant coach for 2028 and beyond - who can replace Tony? We know some wanted him to leaveLalakai Foketi joins the OspreysRassie says flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, ‌would be ready six weeks before the first of four tests against New Zealand on August 22, as would be his ‌usual halfback partner Cobus Reinach.Congratulations to the Knicks, winning the NBA after 53 loooooooong and grilling years. Spike Lee & Ben Stiller must be so happyFarrell said he expected Lowe and centre Bundee Aki to sign new contracts. But while Aki agreed a new one-year deal to stay with Connacht, Lowe is set to leave when his contract expires this summer and has been strongly linked with a move to Japan's Suntory Sungoliath.Moving to Japan would halt his Ireland career a year out from the Rugby World Cup in Australia given the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)'s policy of not selecting players based outside of Ireland.So James Lowe is retiring from International RugbyLast topic before we jump on the games: Hurricanes have scored 100 tries this season. And they’ve done it in 16 games - is Super Rugby the T20 of rugby?Topics: Premiership: Joseph Dweba will be in the Premiership finalsBath choked this season? With everything they did last season, everyone expected more from them. This season they finish with 0 silverwareOn Bath - 4 mins 29 seconds ball in play 40+ phases and to be held up over the goal lineSuper Rugby Semifinals: Chiefs rip through the CrusadersHurricanes second half performance - all this talk about Segner, he was absent last nightBulls / Leinster Preview: Last Dance for James Lowe. Do we genuinely believe Bulls can upset Leinster in front of 60k Irish fans

    1h 27m
  2. Apr 26

    Stormers Hit Back | Leinster Lose At The Death| Bulls Pip Scarlets | Lions In Top 4

    🎙️ Rugby Scoop – This Week’s Episode 📰 News Round-Up  🇪🇸 Spain bids for 2035 Rugby World Cup The Spanish Rugby Federation has officially launched its bid—huge moment for Tier 2 growth and European expansion.  🤕 JD Schickerling ruled out for 6 months Serious knee injury vs Connacht—big blow to depth and physicality.  🏆 England national rugby union team 62–24 Wales national rugby union team England seal the Triple Crown and extend their ridiculous winning run… 👉 The question: who actually stops them right now? 💰 Rugby Australia posts $70M+ surplus Massive turnaround driven by the British & Irish Lions Tour revenue.  🎌 Bernard Foley to retire End of an era—one of the Wallabies’ most composed playmakers calls time after Japan.  🌍 U20 Rugby Championship kicks off Opening fixtures:  🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇦🇺 Australia  🇿🇦 South Africa vs 🇦🇷 Argentina 🔥 Main Topics & Talking Points 🦈 URC Drama – Sharks Decision at 79:30 7  Score: 26–33 Time: 79:30 Sharks take the 2 points… but was that the right call? 💬 Debate:  Kick = guaranteed points but game over  Restart = chaos, pressure, chance to draw or win👉 This is a classic risk vs reward moment—do elite teams back themselves more? 🔴 Munster’s Resurgence – Real or Flash? 8 Back-to-back 40+ point performances 👀  Are Munster Rugby peaking at the right time?  Or are we overhyping a late-season surge? 👉 Suddenly looking like a serious playoff threat again. 🌊 Stormers Statement Win 6 Stormers bounce back  Beat a strong Glasgow Warriors side convincingly 💬 Are Stormers building toward another title push? 🤔 Dobson’s Willemse Call Damian Willemse on the wing? John Dobson explanation raises eyebrows 👉 Tactical flexibility or overthinking it? 👶 Marcus “Miller” Debut  First cap buzz—early signs of a player to watch  👉 Worth keeping an eye on development trajectory 🔵 Bulls Edge a Tight One 5 Bulls sneak past ScarletsJohan Goosen Pollock (Pollock) slots 18 points💬 Question:  👉 Do Bulls have enough to go beyond the quarter-finals? 🔵 Leinster Slip Up Leinster Rugby losing last night 👀  👉 Blip… or cracks showing before knockout rugby? 🌏 Super Round – Christchurch 7  Big event energy  Does Super Round actually add value, or just scheduling chaos? 🏆 Investec Champions Cup Semi-Finals Leinster Rugby vs RC Toulon (Ireland) Union Bordeaux Bègles vs Bath Rugby👉 Bath coming off a loss to Northampton Saints… momentum swing? 🎯 Closing Hook for the Episode  Can anyone stop England right now?  Are Munster and Stormers peaking at the perfect time?  And did the Sharks bottle that final decision… or play it smart?

    1h 22m
  3. Apr 19

    URC: Too Demanding For Springboks | Stormers Struggling | Moana Pasifika

    Holly Davidson First woman to referee a TOP 14 matchHurricanes confirms that Riley Higgins will join Edinburgh following the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific and NPC seasonsThe Fijian Drua record their second ever away victory in their historyMoana PasifikEddie Jones believes “35 is the new 30” now - seeing that Brodie Retallick could make his way back into the Allblacks this seasonMoodie picked up a hamstring niggle during the first half of Friday night’s 47-7 win against the DragonsSA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the current demands on leading Springboks are “not sustainable”. What does this mean? Boks play less URC games?Heyneke Meyer - SWD Eagles coach is waiting for feedback from SA Rugby, who meet on 14 May, on whether prospective shareholder UXi Sport has received the necessary approval. This could be huge for the clubJake White Wins Selborne College showdown with HeadmasterLe Roux Malan is poised to join Welsh outfit Cardiff later this year, bringing an end to his short stint in Durban.Scarra Ntubeni’s contribution to rugby.Grey College losing 3 in a row Topics: URC - Stormers & Sharks losing at home :Sharks have now lost any hope of playing in the QFCredit to Ospreys On good win - Dan Edward’sZikhethelo Siyaya 18 years old, chucked in the deep by JP Pietersen.14 carries, 91 metres made, 10 defenders beaten - on DebutStormers losing at home for the first time this seasonStormers seemed fine when they attacked using their forwards but it was when they forced plays that made it difficult for them, trying to go wide too earlyWarrick Gelant costly errors on DLions thump Warriors - Lions are now 4th on the log Muster Ruthless against Benetton - all their Irish stars are back. The comp is back to full complement now where stars are concernedBulls too strong for the Dragons and next week they play Scarlets. Bulls sitting in 8th spot and need the win next weekInvestec Championship - what are our thoughts on last weeks match between UBB vs ToulouseSuper Rugby:Drua win in Australia against Brumbies INCREDIBLEHurricanes vs Chiefs - brutal encounterCrusaders in the MuD! Led by 19 - 0 at the start. To end up losing the game like that is worrying.

    1h 24m

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Four mates in a professional rugby environment talking about: rugby analysis & stats, rugby predictions, rugby previews and post match reviews. Members part of the podcast are pro coaches, former pro players, rugby analysts and enthusiasts from around the world sharing insights and hot takes.  

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