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Step into the world of Front Row Rugby and experience the thrill of Springbok Rugby like never before! Our presenter, Peter Stemmet, is an award-winning sports journalist who’s lived and breathed rugby for years. With his passion for the sport, you’re guaranteed to be in for a treat. Get ready to meet some of your favourite Bok heroes from the past and relive their greatest moments. Peter’s dream is to bring Front Row Rugby to life on a permanent basis, and you can help make that a reality. All it takes is a simple subscribe and share with your friends. Together, let’s bring the excitement of Springbok Rugby to the forefront.
Weekly English South Africa Rugby · Sports
265 Episodes
100 – 120

What We Know About A New U.S.-Based Rugby League

A brand new global franchise-based rugby competition is set to emerge from the United States of America in 2026. In this episode, Peter breaks down everything we know so far and what the implications might be for the Springboks and other major international rugby teams.
21 Nov 2024 15 min

New Rugby Laws: What It Means For The Springboks

World Rugby is introducing new laws and more law variations to be implemented from January 1st. Some may or may not negatively affect the Springboks. In this episode Peter expertly breaks it down for you to better understand what exactly is going on. This podcast originates from the Front Row…
20 Nov 2024 9 min

Springbok Stars Dominate World Rugby Awards Nominations

World Rugby announced the nominees for the upcoming Awards this Sunday in Monaco and several Springbok stars are among those in line for accolades. In this episode, Peter discusses the Boks who could win prestigious awards and also looks at the other award nominations and tells you how you can…
19 Nov 2024 5 min

Springboks Beat England: The Best Review & Analysis

The rugby world champions South Africa defeated England 29-20 at Twickenham on Saturday. It was a fairly routine win in the end for South Africa. In this episode, Peter examines how the Boks went about their business and explains why the English will have many regrets after this latest defeat…
18 Nov 2024 13 min

Springboks v England: The Ultimate Preview

The rugby world cup champions South Africa face England at Twickenham on Saturday, 16 November. The Springboks are the favourites, but England are dangerous, having come off four close defeats, three at least of which they should have won according to most. In this episode, Peter previews this Springboks v…
15 Nov 2024 18 min

How World Rugby’s New Chairman Affects The Springboks

On 14 November 2024 World Rugby will elect a new chairman. Bill Beaumont's time in office will come to an end and either Abdelatif Benazzi, Andrea Rinaldo or Brett Robinson will take over. But what does this all mean for the Springboks and South African rugby? In this episode, Peter…
13 Nov 2024 17 min

Springboks are Number One In The World Again

After beating Scotland the Springboks have become the number one team in the world rankings again. Many have wondered how it is even possible that the world champions, who have also won 15 of their last 17 Tests, were ever not number one. In this episode, Peter explains exactly how…
12 Nov 2024 7 min

Springboks v Scotland: The Ultimate Review & Analysis

The Rugby World champions South Africa defeated Scotland 32-15 on Sunday in a Test match at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. It was not a vintage display by the Springboks but they were able to deal with the challenge presented by Scotland. In this episode, Peter assesses the positives and negatives from…
11 Nov 2024 20 min

Could Springbok Coach Rassie Erasmus Join England?

Springbok Coach Rassie Erasmus has helped South Africa win two Rugby World Cups back-to-back. He is well-loved in our country but could the unthinkable happen one day and England, Ireland or the All Blacks appoint Rassie as their head coach? Erasmus recently admitted in an interview that he has considered…
4 Nov 2024 7 min

Springboks End of Year Tour Minimum Expectations

The Springboks are getting ready to face Scotland, England and Wales on their end of year tour. The last time the Boks got through their Autumn Internationals unbeaten was way back in 2013. In this episode, Peter looks at whether or not South Africa can achieve that feat again for…
4 Nov 2024 15 min

Reliving the Springboks’ Greatest Triumph: One Year Later

This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel On 28 October 2023, exactly one year ago today, the Springboks defeated the All Blacks to become Rugby World Cup champions for the fourth time. No country has managed to win the Webb Ellis Cup as many times as South…
29 Oct 2024 12 min

Why Springbok Fans Are Divided on Rassie’s Latest Squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad for the end of year Tests against Scotland, England and Wales. Rassie has decided to stick with his tried and tested combinations and opted not to give any uncapped players an opportunity. This has divided the opinion of Springboks supporters. In this…
28 Oct 2024 8 min

Who Will the Springboks Face First In 2025?

It looks like Italy will be the Springboks’ first opponents in 2025. The Boks have faced the Azzurri 16 times before in Test matches, winning 15 of those encounters. South Africa cannot host one of the British or Irish nations as the Lions will be touring Australia. So why not…
21 Oct 2024 9 min

All The Details On SA Rugby's Special Meeting & Big Vote

South African and Springbok rugby is set to change and it might never be the same again. In this episode you will get a front row seat as we dive deep into a major development. SARU has a Special General Council meeting coming up and the stakes have never been…
14 Oct 2024 5 min

Ultimate Deep Dive: Springboks Win The Rugby Championship

The Springboks have won the Rugby Championship and done so in fine style too. South Africa defeated Australia twice, New Zealand both times and Argentina once to win five of their six matches in this year's competition. In this episode Peter looks at how the Boks slayed the Wallabies, All…
7 Oct 2024 20 min

Ultimate Review and Analysis: Springboks Thrash Argentina

The Springboks wrapped up the Rugby Championship by hammering Argentina 48-7 in Nelspruit. South Africa now have the Rugby World Cup, Rugby Championship, Mandela Plate, Freedom Cup, British and Irish Lions Series and Qatar Airways Cup in the trophy cabinet! In this episode, Peter assesses how the Springboks dismantled Los…
30 Sep 2024 19 min

Ultimate Preview & Analysis: Springboks v Argentina

The Rugby Championship will be won ... or lost ... on Saturday when the Springboks host Los Pumas. In this in-depth preview Peter looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the two lineups. Both sides have made changes as Peter also comments on Eben Etzebeth, Pablo Matera and Manie Libbok…
27 Sep 2024 23 min

Ultimate Analysis & Review: Springboks Lose To Argentina! - Front Row Rugby

On Saturday in Santiago Del Estero Argentina defeated world champions South Africa in the Rugby Championship. The Springboks could have wrapped up the competition but this victory by Los Pumas means they can still win it too. In this episode Peter breaks down what went wrong for the Springboks at…
23 Sep 2024 22 min

The Ultimate Preview: Springboks v Argentina

On Saturday South Africa take on Argentina in Santiago Del Estero in the Rugby Championship. If the world champion Springboks can beat Los Pumas they will win the competition for the first time since 2019. But the Argentines are formidable opponents, having already beaten the All Blacks and Wallabies in…
20 Sep 2024 20 min

Springbok Team For Argentina Test Named!

This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his starting team for the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina on Saturday. Regular captain Siya Kolisi is out altogether while Eben Etzebeth will start on the bench as Salmaan Moerat skippers…
18 Sep 2024 9 min
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