Hosted by Nicholas Halsey · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 165 episodes
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Nicholas Halsey hosts Rugby Punt-it, a sports show with 165 episodes published.
The Battle of the Hemispheres begins. From New Zealand to South Africa, every result counts as the Northern and Southern Hemispheres go head-to-head in a brand-new competition. We preview every Round 1 clash, make our pr
Leinster dismantle the Bulls in a brutal URC final in Dublin, and we unpack how it collapsed so badly on the biggest stage. From there, attention flips to the international season as SA ‘A’ took on the Zim sables, Chesli
One game remains. The Bulls have a shot at URC glory, but standing in their way is a Leinster side desperate to avoid another season of what-ifs. We unpack the final, the match-ups that could decide it, and then shift ou
The Bulls produce the defensive display we've been begging for all season, overturning an 18-point deficit to stun Glasgow and book a return to the URC final. Meanwhile, the Stormers' campaign comes to an end in Dublin a
A brutal reminder of what knockout rugby is all about. The Bulls bullied Munster into submission, the Stormers booked their ticket despite making life harder than necessary, and Leinster responded to their European heart
Leinster were blown off the park in Bilbao as Bordeaux turned a European final into a statement. Another final, another collapse, and the questions around this Leinster side are only getting louder. We unpack the French
It all comes down to this. The Bulls build momentum at the right time, but still have some questions to answer. the Stormers stumble into the quarter-finals with consistency still eluding them , the Lions are left to rue
The Bulls make it look good on Papier, the Stormers and Ulster were kissing cousins in Belfast, the Sharks clicked up front, and the Lions got a harsh reminder of what a loaded Leinster side looks like. We unpack a URC w
Leinster survive a late scare, Bordeaux light it up again, and the finals are set. Ulster and Montpellier get it done in the Challenge Cup, while Ronnie quietly climbs to the top of the SuperBru pool, sitting 6th in the
The Stormers blast their way to the top of the log, while the Lions just keep rolling, 7 in a row and counting. The Bulls continue to find a way when it matters, and the Sharks have turned “almost” into an art form this
The Lions roar into the top 4 and tear through Glasgow in a statement performance that puts the rest of the URC on notice. The Bulls get the job done, the Stormers stumble at the wrong time, and the Sharks’ season slips
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 find themselves in very different positions, Stormers chasing top spot, t
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, the Sharks deliver a statement shutout, and the Stormers keep finding way
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. Ireland power past Scotland to claim the Triple Crown, Wales finally get rew
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 and Garbisi leading the charge. Meanwhile Scotland lit up the weekend
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 rounds left. We unpack a weekend of missed kicks, miracle plays, and mom
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 while the scoreline didn't flatter them, Italy's pack made it very clear
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. France turned Wales into a training session. In our 150th episode, we brea
France made a statement against Ireland, Italy turned Rome into a graveyard for Scottish hopes, and England ran riot while still leaving questions unanswered. We unpack a chaotic opening round of the Six Nations, from Du
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 found time to jump on the pod. SA Rugby referee and practicing attorne
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