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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
319 Episodes
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The Epic Western Province & Stormers Career of Corne Krige

In this fascinating discussion about his memorable Western Province & Stormers career, legendary flank and captain, Corne Krige opens up on his memorable time at Newlands and how he helped his beloved Province lift the Currie Cup. Corne recalls starting out as a youngster winning the Currie Cup for the…
20 Nov 2023 20 min

The Unforgettable Sharks & Cheetahs Journey of Ollie Le Roux

In this fascinating discussion about his memorable Sharks & Cheetahs career, legendary prop, and sometimes hooker, Ollie Le Roux opens up on his near-decade at the Shark Tank and his return to Bloemfontein to help his beloved Cheetahs lift the Currie Cup. Ollie recalls starting out as an amateur before…
13 Nov 2023 38 min

The Incredible Sharks Career of Mark Andrews

In this fascinating discussion about his memorable Sharks career, legendary lock and former captain Mark Andrews opens up on his near-decade at the Shark Tanks. Mark recalls starting out as an amateur before the incredible transformation from Natal to the Sharks in the professional era. Along the way Mark experienced…
6 Nov 2023 36 min

2023 Rugby World Cup Dream Team of the Tournament!

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…
31 Oct 2023 16 min

Springboks v All Blacks: The Ultimate 2023 Rugby World Cup Review

Defending champions South Africa overcame New Zealand 12-11 in an epic 2023 Rugby World Cup final battle at the Stade De France. In this episode Peter dives deep into one of South Africa's all-time great achievements! The Springboks have become the first team in history to win the Webb Ellis…
30 Oct 2023 14 min

24-Team Rugby World Cup? This Is How It Would Look

The Rugby World Cup could expand to 24 teams. What would it look like? Who would the new teams be? What would the ideal format be? In this episode Peter considers the various options and gives his take on what would be the best way to expand the Rugby World…
25 Oct 2023 18 min

Springboks v England: The Ultimate Rugby World Cup Review

Defending champions South Africa overcame England 16-15 in a battle royale of a Rugby World Cup semi--final at the Stade De France. In this episode Peter dives deep into one of South Africa's all-time great burglaries! England were on top for 75 minutes but someone the Boks won and qualified…
23 Oct 2023 11 min

Springboks v England: The Ultimate Rugby World Cup Preview

Defending champions South Africa face old foes England at the Stade de France in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals. In this episode Peter provides unique insight into what promises to be titanic tussle between two of rugby's giants.
23 Oct 2023 12 min

Springbok Dream Team From The Rugby World Cups

The Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup three times. Over the years we have seen some magnificent players don the famous green and gold and lead South Africa to glory. But which players are the very best of the best? In this episode Peter will attempt to answer this…
19 Oct 2023 17 min

How The Springboks Won The 2019 Rugby World Cup

Two years out from the 2019 Rugby World Cup the Springboks were in tatters. They had suffered two 50-point hidings to New Zealand, including a record 57-0 annihilation as well as a 38-3 demolition job from Ireland, not to mention a first ever loss to Italy. Enter Rassie Erasmus. The…
18 Oct 2023 14 min

Springboks v France: The Ultimate Rugby World Cup review

Defending champions South Africa overcame host nation France 29-28 in an all-time classic Rugby World Cup quarter-final at the Stade De France. In this episode Peter is joined by fellow rugby YouTuber Kenneth Todd. Don’t miss out on this deep dive into how the Springboks went about combatting and ultimately…
16 Oct 2023 23 min

Springboks v France: The Ultimate Rugby World Cup Preview

Defending champions South Africa face host nation France at the Stade de France in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. In this video Peter is joined by veteran sports journalist Echbert Boezak (eNuus, SuperSport & SABC) to provide unique insight into what promises to be titanic tussle between two of…
14 Oct 2023 25 min

The Ultimate 2023 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final Preview

The 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final stage is upon us. In this episode Peter is joined by sports author and analyst Sibusiso Mjikeliso. Sbu dissects the upcoming matches and makes predictions for each of the quarter-finals.
13 Oct 2023 31 min

What Might Have Been: Springboks At The 2015 Rugby World Cup

The Springboks finished third at the 2015 Rugby World Cup but it was only after a shock opening match defeat to Japan. South Africa turned things around beautifully by slaying Samoa, seeing off Scotland and usurping the USA before edging Wales in the quarter-finals. The Boks would come undone in…
11 Oct 2023 14 min

The Ultimate 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool Stage Review

The 2023 Rugby World Cup pool stage has seen some exciting matches. The host nation France have been successful, world number one Ireland have delivered, Fiji and Portugal have lit up the tournament with their upset victories and plenty more in between. In this video Luke Bowden from The Sports…
10 Oct 2023 29 min

Comparing The 2007 & 2019 Springbok World Cup Champions

The Springboks have had some sensational Rugby World Cup moments including three overall championships. In this Front Row Rugby episode Peter Stemmet compares the 2007 and 2019 Springbok heroes. Join Peter for a deep dive into the pre-tournament expectations, pool and opponent analysis, his own personal feelings throughout the two…
9 Oct 2023 26 min

We Were Robbed! The Springboks At The 2011 Rugby World Cup

The Springboks were screwed out of the 2011 Rugby World Cup by a shocking refereeing performance by Bryce Lawrence in the quarter-final against Australia in Wellington. Up to that moment South Africa had won a tight pool match against Wales before coming good against Fiji and Namibia and seeing off…
6 Oct 2023 16 min

Just How Good Were The 2007 Rugby World Champion Springboks?

South Africa came into the 2007 Rugby World Cup hoping to win the tournament but perhaps not expecting to do so. Coach Jake White had taken over with the team at its lowest point but rebuilt the squad and achieved the ultimate goal at the end of 2007 by winning…
4 Oct 2023 28 min

Comparing the 1995 & 2019 Springbok World Cup Champions

The Springboks have had some sensational Rugby World Cup moments including three overall championships. In this Front Row Rugby episode Peter Stemmet compares the 1995 and 2019 Springbok heroes. Join Peter for a deep dive into the pre-tournament expectations, pool and opponent analysis, his own personal feelings throughout the two…
3 Oct 2023 26 min
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