Bench Opinions

By Max, Dom, Claus

Bench Opinions is your not-so-expert, always-entertaining rugby podcast. 3 Idiots with amateur analysis. We dive into the URC, Six Nations, Rugby Championship, all other International Tests and all

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The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.

Bench Opinions episodes:

July 01, 2025 Rugby: Springboks Begin Season with Big Win Over Barbarians
The Springboks are back — and back with a bang! We break down their dominant win over the Barbarians to kick off the season, highlighting standout debutants and some vintage performances from returning stars.
We also take a quick look at the British & Irish Lions tour, preview the U20 Rugby World Cup, and wrap up with a look ahead to New Zealand’s clash with France this weekend.
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52min
June 27, 2025 WhatAWeek: Drunk Rides, Wild Nights & The Plumber Life
This week’s Leftovers is pure chaos — the good kind. We swap stories about drunken taxi rides that nearly turned into adventures, house parties that went way too hard, and somehow end up debating whether being a plumber might actually be the best life choice out there.
From hangovers to high-pressure pipes, we cover it all.
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19min
June 24, 2025 Rugby: Lions Lose to Understrength Pumas – Should Australia Be Excited?
The British & Irish Lions suffered a surprise defeat to a depleted Argentina side — but how much does it matter? In this episode, we unpack the loss, what it says about the Lions' current state, and what it means for their upcoming tour to Australia.
🇦🇷 Are Argentina that good, or the Lions that off?
🦁 Should we be worried about the Lions setup?
🇦🇺 And what can the Wallabies take away from this performance?
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31min
June 19, 2025 WhatAWeek: London's Underground, Torn Achiles and taking pride in your AirBnB rating
It’s another chaotic week on What a Week as we dive into:
🚇 The joys and frustrations of navigating London’s public transport
🏡 Why your Airbnb rating might just be your greatest achievement
🦵 And the brutal reality of tearing your Achilles (yes, it’s as bad as it sounds)
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19min
June 18, 2025 WTC Final Recap: South Africa Beat Australia to End ICC Trophy Drought
South Africa are World Test Champions! 🇿🇦
We break down all the action from a historic WTC Final where South Africa ended their 27-year ICC trophy drought with a win over Australia.
From standout performances to the players who didn’t show up when it mattered, we cover it all — the turning points, the tactics, and the emotions of a long-awaited triumph.
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34min
June 17, 2025 Rugby: Leinster are CHAMPIONS & the South African Road Ahead
Leinster are URC champions after a dominant display against the Bulls at Croke Park — and we’re unpacking it all.
We analyse how the Bulls were outplayed, react to Jake White’s post-match comments, and ask some tough questions:
Where to next for the Bulls? And what does this result mean for South African franchises in European competitions going forward?
If you're following the future of the URC, European rugby, and SA’s role in it, this one’s for you.
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25min
June 11, 2025 WTC Special: All Eyes on the Final - Players, Pressure & Predictions
In this World Test Championship Final preview, we break down everything you need to know ahead of cricket’s ultimate showdown between South Africa and Australia.
We analyse both squads, highlight key players who could define the match, and dive into the tactics that might shape the outcome.
Can South Africa finally lift the WTC mace, or will Australia’s big-game experience prove too strong?
Whether you're backing the Proteas, the Aussies, or just love elite Test cricket — this WTC Final preview has you covered.
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28min
June 10, 2025 Rugby: URC Final Showdown - Bulls’ Power vs Leinster’s Poise
We dissect all the action from the URC semi-finals — Glasgow fall to Leinster, the Bulls overpower the Sharks, and now it all comes down to one last clash.
Can the Bulls go all the way, or will Leinster finally lift the trophy they’ve been chasing?
URC drama, big hits, and final predictions — all in this week’s breakdown.
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32min
June 05, 2025 WhatAWeek: Cold Showers, Busy Streets & friendly Scousers
This week’s chaos includes everything from running out of water at home, wild nights out in Liverpool, and the soul-destroying task of driving (and parking) in Berlin.
It’s a mix of first-world problems, big city headaches, and a few laughs along the way.
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40min
June 03, 2025 Rugby: URC Quarterfinals - The Jaden Hendrikse wink
The URC semi-finals delivered big moments and even bigger talking points.
We break down all the action, zoom in on the Stormers' costly lineout issues, and dive into the controversy swirling around the Sharks after their clash with Munster — were the bad sportsmanship accusations fair or just sour grapes? The Bulls beat Edinburgh and Leinster dispatched Scarlets in the other quarter finals.
Tactics, tension, and a touch of chaos — it’s all in this week’s episode.
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29min

FAQs about Bench Opinions:

How many episodes does Bench Opinions have?

The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.