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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.
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327 Episodes
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Akona Ndungane's Golden Springbok Moments - Front Row Rugby

Akona Ndungane represented the Springboks with distinction from 2006 to 2007. Although his Bok career was a short one, he did help his country win the 2007 Rugby World Cup. In this exclusive interview, Akona shares his highs and lows from a short but impactful Springbok career. This podcast originates…
31 Dec 2025 24 min

The Highs And Lows Of Johan Ackermann's Springbok Career

Johan Ackermann made his Springbok debut in 1996. A combination of injury and a failed anti-doping test wrecked his career. But Johan showed great resilience and was back in the famous green and gold jersey in 2001. Yet again injury struck. Ackermann again showed tremendous courage to fight back and…
28 Dec 2025 32 min

How Overseas Trolls Actually Make The Springboks Stronger!

You've heard the saying "Hulle Weet Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie" and that plays perfectly into the Springbok Siege mentality. Nothing pours fuel onto to South African fire like being the underdog. Similarly South Africans truly spring into action when we feel as if the world hates us. And unwittingly…
22 Dec 2025 8 min

How The Springboks Now Benefit From Euro Millions

South Africa were kicked out of Super Rugby during Covid-19. This forced SARU to take our franchises north to join what would become the United Rugby Championship, or the URC. And in this episode, shot on location at The Scoin Shop in Bedford Centre, Peter explains exactly how this has…
17 Dec 2025 10 min

The Honest 2025 Springbok Report Card

The Springboks have completed a highly successful 2025 where they have made even more history by winning back-to-back Rugby Championship titles as well as going five from five on an end-of-year tour for the first time since 1997. Further to that they have also retained the Freedom Cup, Mandela Cup…
15 Dec 2025 13 min

Why South Africa Might Never Host The Rugby World Cup Again?

South Africa have bid unsuccessfully for the 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups. World Rugby's own committee even recommended South Africa as the preferred host for 2023 and they still snubbed us. So what will it take for the Springboks to play a Rugby World Cup in front…
10 Dec 2025 9 min

What If The Springboks Sent TWO Teams To The Rugby World Cup?

What if the Springboks could send two teams to the Rugby World Cup? It's a hypothetical question that many fans have asked during this era of Springbok rugby dominance. And in this episode Peter explores that question. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel.
9 Dec 2025 10 min

Springboks' Future Secured With New Rassie Contract

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has just signed a new 6-year contract to keep him at the helm until 2031. This should delight Springbok supporters. Rassie has delivered unprecedented success since taking over, including victories at the Rugby World Cup, Rugby Championship, Mandela Plate, Freedom Cup and Qatar Airways Cup. This…
8 Dec 2025 8 min

Can The Springboks Win Three Rugby World Cups In A Row?

The draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup has taken place and the Springboks appear to have an easy pool but peril could come in the knockout stage where all the big guns await. In this episode Peter gives his very early predictions for what exactly will happen at the…
4 Dec 2025 14 min

Who The Springboks Will Face At The 2027 Rugby World Cup!

The draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup has taken place and the Springboks can feel satisfied with their draw ... at least as far as their pool is concerned. But danger lurks in the quarter-finals ... perhaps! This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel.
3 Dec 2025 11 min

Who Will The Springboks Face At Rugby World Cup 2027?

The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place in just a couple of days, and the Springboks are ready. But the Springboks might also prefer to avoid certain nations in their pool ... like host nation Australia, for example. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby…
2 Dec 2025 9 min

Springboks Crush Wales In Cardiff: Top Five Hot Takes

The Springboks signed off for 2025 with a crushing win over Wales in Cardiff. Yes, the Welsh were significantly weakened by having to make 13 changes, but the Springboks still blew them away 73-0. In this episode Peter details his top five takeaways from this crushing defeat. This podcast originates…
1 Dec 2025 19 min

Springboks Aim To Wallop Wales: The Ultimate Preview

The Springboks finish their end-of-year tour against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. This Test takes place outside the Test window meaning both sides have made a plethora of changes. But whereas the Springboks still have several Rugby World Cup winners in their ranks, the Welsh have made 13 changes which…
28 Nov 2025 15 min

Unbelievable! Matt Williams Praises The Springboks!

Springbok super critic Matt Williams appears to have changed his tune. The former Scotland coach is now full of praise for the Springboks. And in this episode Peter details this stunning turnaround. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel
25 Nov 2025 8 min

Springbok Break Ireland Hoodoo: Top Five Take Aways!

The Springboks have won in Dublin for the first time since 2012. The world champions proving too strong for Ireland at the Aviva Stadium 24-13. In this episode Peter details the top five things he noticed in this latest Springbok victory. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube…
24 Nov 2025 22 min

Springboks v Ireland Grudge Match: The Ultimate Preview!

The Springboks meet Ireland in Dublin on Saturday in one of the sport's greatest grudge matches. The Springboks have experienced unprecedented success winning each of the last two Rugby World Cup, the two most recent editions of the Rugby Championship. They also hold the Freedom Cup, Mandela Plate, Qatar Airways…
21 Nov 2025 17 min

Stephen Jones Tries To Erase Springboks' Good Deeds

Veteran rugby writer Stephen Jones has come out with an awful take claiming that "no one ever lifted a finger" to help Argentine rugby. Well that's not true. South Africa have done plenty to help Argentina. The Springboks and Los Pumas are basically brothers. And in this episode Peter destroys…
19 Nov 2025 10 min

Springboks 2026 Fixtures Revealed! Plus A Brand New Competition!

The 2026 Springbok fixtures are out! And here's your opportunity to get a first look at who we are playing, when and where. Peter takes you on a journey in this episode to the Bok matches for 2026 plus he explains why the games are structured the way they are…
19 Nov 2025 10 min

How The Springboks Overcame Italy & The Referees!

The Springboks defeated Italy 32-14 despite some shocking refereeing decisions. In this episode Peter picks his top five takeaways after this latest Springbok victory. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel
17 Nov 2025 16 min

The Truth About South African Club Rugby They Don't Want You To Know

Naka Bulls are the Gold Cup champions. That makes them the champion club team in South Africa. But away from the glory lies an uncomfortable truth about the daily battles facing South African rugby clubs. In this episode, Peter is joined by Naka Bulls Director of Rugby Marinus Van Der…
13 Nov 2025 22 min
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