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  • Main Event #25 - Part 2: Lets fix the school rugby structures!

    This is a two part episode on the topic: What about the lack of school rugby for matrics? Part 2: Hot Topic - Lets fix the school rugby structures! Too often do we read news of schools cutting ties with each other over "player poaching". There really should be a way to avoid this, and the current pandemic has provided the best opportunity for rugby and school administrators to review recruitment strategies and provide better guidelines. Dr Dup and Jason take a deep dive into this topic and also question whether there is any good reason to hold an u/13 youth craven week. Quick Tap - Articles of interest Rugby not keen to bid to host Rugby World Cup North vs South squads announced: Tuipulotu, Whitelock to captain teams Big read: Analysis dispels claims of SA referee bias Send us a voice message

    36 min
  • Main Event #25 - Part 1: Should matrics be allowed to repeat purely for rugby?

    This is a two part episode on the topic: What about the lack of school rugby for matrics?

    Part 1:

    Hot Topic - Should matrics be allowed to repeat purely for rugby?
    Without the rugby youth week (Craven Week), many schoolboys' dreams of becoming a professional rugby player are shattered. Should they be given the opportunity to repeat grade 12 purely for rugby? Dr Dup and Jason discuss this question and the implications of both sides of the argument. 

    Boytjie of the week: Cabous Eloff

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    24 min
  • Main Event #24 - The Return of Rugby in South Africa

    This week on The Main Event!

    Hot Topic - The Return of Rugby in South Africa:  Contact training and matches can resume in a "bio-safe environment" | The challenges to prevent Covid-19 infections | Psychological considerations to players and staff

    Boytjie of the week: Michael Fatialofa - "Man's got Back!"

    Quick Tap Articles: The Southern Kings seek a new coach | Ardie Savea's dummy | Rugby AU propose a "Super Eight" competition| UK commentator sparks North vs South Debate

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    46 min
  • Main Event #23 - Rugby Video Games

    This week on The Main Event!

    Hot Topic - Rugby Video Games: 

    The need for a proper rugby video game | The difficulty of making a good rugby video game | Wishlist for a perfect rugby video game


    Boytjie of the week:

    Aaron Smith - "The Foot of God"


    Quick Tap Articles:

    Aaron Smith being criticised for milking a penalty | Differing opinions on controversial the Sevu Reece try | The Israel Folau knee saga


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    50 min
  • Main Event #22 - Which SA teams would you merge together?

    We have all three Boytjies together...finally! This week, Dr Dup, Kaya & Jason discuss different scenarios of combining SA franchise teams to avoid axing the Kings from the proposed Pro 18. This topic was inspired by the recent comments of Nick Mallet, who suggested merging the Bulls and Lions. We take this idea to the extreme!

    We also touch base and give our opinion on some of the more interesting news that emerged this past week, and select Drew Mitchell as our Boytjie of the Week!

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    45 min
  • Main Event #21 - State of SA Origin

    We have Jason joining Dr Dup to talk about an exhibition tournament similar to the "State of Origin" match as an alternative if no international rugby will be played in 2020. This follows from the "provincial" teams compiled by SA Rugby Magazine and we compile our own team to compete with theirs. We also check in on this past weekend's Super Rugby matches where the Chiefs are still without a win, and we select Ngani Laumape as the Boytjie of the week!

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    46 min
  • Main Event #20 - SANZAAR Breakup?

    The Boys are back to talk about the possible breakup between SANZAAR unions and what the future might be. They also vent their frustration about watching "Super Time" draw in the Rebels vs Reds match and select Richie Mo'unga as the Boytjie of the week!

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    40 min
  • RWC 2019 Injury Study - Part 3

    Featured study - Rugby World Cup 2019 injury surveillance study, by Fuller et al. 2020. 

    Part 3 - Most Common injuries, Days lost due to injury and match activities responsible for injuries. 

    Numbers out Wide is taking a closer look at the scientific literature on rugby Union. Most, if not all, decisions made in rugby union is based on scientific research, so let's do our bit to say thanks and give their work an extra voice. Dr Dup will do his best to communicate their scientific work in a manner that is easy to understand. Please support the work of the authors and read their study (tap on the study name to follow the link).

    Full Citation: Fuller CW, Taylor A, Douglas M & Raftery M. Rugby World Cup 2019 injury surveillance study. S Afr J Sports Med 2020;32:1-6. DOI: 10.17159/2078-516X/2020/v32i1a8062

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    20 min
  • Main Event #19 - Siya Kolisi

    The Boys are back to give their congratulations to Siya Kolisi for being named the "Most Influential Person in Rugby" by the Rugby World Magazine. Your hard work is being recognized!

    For the Hot Topic of this week, Dr Dup and Kaya take a deep dive into the world of Doping in Rugby and how the problem starts at a young age in SA schools rugby.

    We want to know if you have any solutions to the doping problem in SA rugby in particular and who you think should play Siya Kolisi in a movie! Send us a voice message with this link - https://anchor.fm/bottomlessrugby/message

    50 min
  • RWC 2019 Injury Study - Part 2

    Featured study - Rugby World Cup 2019 injury surveillance study, by Fuller et al. 2020.

    Part 2 - Injury location & type

    Numbers out Wide is taking a closer look at the scientific literature on rugby Union. Most, if not all, decisions made in rugby union is based on scientific research, so let's do our bit to say thanks and give their work an extra voice. Dr Dup will do his best to communicate their scientific work in a manner that is easy to understand. Please support the work of the authors and read their study (tap on the study name to follow the link).

    Full Citation:

    Fuller CW, Taylor A, Douglas M & Raftery M. Rugby World Cup 2019 injury surveillance study. S Afr J Sports Med 2020;32:1-6.
    DOI: 10.17159/2078-516X/2020/v32i1a8062

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    19 min

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