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The Sharks are giving Chad hope again. Dangerous territory.

This week on Cut the Kak, Chad and Byron debate whether the Sharks are finally clicking or setting their fans up for another emotional ambush. Meanwhile, the Bulls’ squad has us asking whether they should just rebrand as Springboks B.

We unpack the NPC final, argue over the tackle controversy and make the case for the NPC being rugby’s most entertaining competition. Then it’s into the URC: Stormers chaos, Sacha’s outrageous skills, Curwin Bosch’s Springbok ambitions and another difficult conversation for Byron’s Lions.

Also on the menu:


• Why international rugby league is testing our patience
• Women’s international rugby
• Artificial pitches and player welfare
• URC predictions with Blitz Rugby
• Byron’s search for a boot sponsor—and a possible Belgian road trip

Are the Sharks genuine contenders, or is Chad buying false hope? Give us your verdict in the comments.

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Could the Springboks pick eight forwards on the bench? Chad and Byron take the hybrid-player debate to its inevitable conclusion: more props, more scrums and absolutely no apologies.

This week on Cut the Kak, we unpack the European rugby action, make our URC predictions and ask what’s gone wrong with the Wallabies against the All Blacks.

There’s also an NPC final to argue about, with Northland chasing a fairytale against Canterbury, and women’s rugby giving us plenty of reasons to keep watching.

Then we get into the Rugby League World Cup. We watched it. We tried. We have questions.

On the menu:
• Springbok hybrid players and the hypothetical 8–0 bench
• Champions Cup and Challenge Cup reactions
• Sharks youngsters putting their hands up
• URC predictions and South African club rugby
• All Blacks, Wallabies and the Bledisloe debate
• Canterbury v Northland in the NPC final
• Women’s international rugby
• Rugby League World Cup entertainment and mismatches
• Bavuma, Jansen and a Proteas cricket detour
• Whether we could survive a professional sevens warm-up

We open the episode by remembering Hyron Andrews and reflecting on the support shown to the Lions by La Rochelle and the wider rugby community.

Have your say: is an eight-forward Springbok bench genius or madness? And are we being too harsh on international rugby league?

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The All Blacks put 50 points on the Wallabies, the Bulls absolutely demolished the Lions, and the Sharks couldn't stop the Stormers. What a bloody weekend of rugby!

The All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup with a massive 50–19 victory over Australia at Eden Park. But are New Zealand really that good, or did the Wallabies completely fall apart in the second half?

Over in the URC, South Africa's two unbeaten teams got a serious reality check. The Bulls smashed the Lions 57–15, while the Stormers ran riot against the Sharks.

We also dive into the madness of the NPC quarter-finals, discuss why NPC might actually be more entertaining than Super Rugby, and try to make sense of the Rugby League World Cup's absolutely ridiculous pool structure.

Plus, Byron has a few things to say about the officiating, Chad's weekend of terrible predictions continues, and we look ahead to another massive weekend of rugby.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• All Blacks 50–19 Wallabies: What happened to Australia?

• Is Eden Park an impossible fortress to conquer?

• NPC quarter-final madness and the road to the final

• Bulls 57–15 Lions: Byron's nightmare weekend

• Stormers 39–22 Sharks: Springbok talent everywhere!

• Cameron Hanekom and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu impress

• Why can't we watch the URC in New Zealand?

• Is NPC actually better than Super Rugby?

• Rugby League World Cup: Who designed these bloody pools?

• Upcoming European fixtures and women's internationals

THIS WEEK'S BIG QUESTIONS

Are the All Blacks genuinely back to their best, or did the Wallabies make them look like world-beaters?

And for our South African supporters:

WHO IS ACTUALLY THE STRONGEST SA TEAM IN THE URC?

Bulls, Stormers, Sharks or Lions?

Get into the comments. We want to hear your takes!

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Episode 50 and the Wallabies have slapped us straight back to reality.

South Africa made 13 changes, Australia turned up ready to scrap, and somehow the Wallabies ended up out-Boksing the Boks. We break down the 42–38 madness in Perth, Rassie’s experiment, the TMO chaos, the late Springbok comeback and whether this loss actually changes anything heading towards 2027.

Then we get into the WXV action, NPC chaos, the Ranfurly Shield changing hands and a massive opening weekend of the URC — including the South African sides coming out swinging.

And yes… somehow we’ve made it to Episode 50.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

Springboks vs Wallabies — what went wrong?
Were 13 changes simply too many?
Did Australia actually out-Bok the Boks?
The TMO and referee chaos
Fassi, Pollard, Libbok and the Bok selection debate
Can Australia back it up against the All Blacks?
WXV and the Netherlands controversy
NPC results, Ranfurly Shield chaos and predictions
URC Round 1
Lions stun Leinster
Sharks start with a bang
South African teams flying early
And plenty more kak along the way.

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The Springboks have beaten the All Blacks in another absolute classic, but with one match still to play in Baltimore, is the Greatest Rivalry already won?

We break down Ethan Hooker’s rise, Morné van den Berg’s massive impact, the Cam Roigard controversy, Siya Kolisi’s record-breaking captaincy and whether this Springbok 23 could be the team that faces New Zealand at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

We also discuss the Black Ferns versus Springbok Women, Argentina’s costly decision against Australia, the latest NPC action and reveal some massive news: Cut the Kak is heading to the Hong Kong Sevens.

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The Springboks beat the All Blacks in another absolute classic, and somehow this rivalry just keeps getting better.

On CTK 47, Chad and Byron break down the Boks’ win, Siya Kolisi’s massive moment against Ardie Savea, Cheslin Kolbe becoming South Africa’s answer to basically everything, Malcolm Marx changing the breakdown battle and whether Rassie Erasmus’ last-minute team changes actually gave the Springboks an edge.

We also get into THAT DHL Stadium flyover, the All Blacks’ dangerous wide attack, whether Richie Mo’unga can actually replace Ruben Love right now, and the Lions putting in the best performance of the All Blacks’ South African tour.

Plus:

Sky Sport NZ making Chad wake up at 3am to watch cycling instead of rugby.

The Currie Cup semi-finals are locked in.

Hawke’s Bay continue to dominate the NPC.

Tasman lose the Ranfurly Shield challenge.

Byron introduces a potential new referee-law segment.

And Shimmy absolutely murders Graeme Smith on commentary.

Another week. Another ridiculous amount of rugby to cut through.

Let us know in the comments:

Did Rassie’s late team changes give the Springboks a genuine advantage, or is everyone making far too much kak out of it?

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The Springboks had their chances. The scrum was firing, the opportunities were there… and then came the 55th minute.

This week on Cut the Kak, Chad and Byron unpack where it went wrong against the All Blacks, why the Boks kept turning down easy points, the refereeing decisions that still have us scratching our heads, and whether one disastrous passage of play completely changed the game.

We also get into Rassie Erasmus admitting he got the backline reshuffle wrong, the changes for the next Test, Handré Pollard starting at 10, Dion Fourie’s ridiculous return to the Springbok squad and why Jasper Wiese continues to look like an absolute nightmare to tackle.

Plus:

• NPC and Currie Cup results and predictions
• Northland stealing the Ranfurly Shield
• Why NPC rugby might genuinely be the best provincial rugby around
• The Warriors dismantling the Rabbitohs
• Wests Tigers pulling off a massive NRL upset
• Lions vs the All Blacks touring side
• Why expecting provincial teams to beat an international touring side is complete kak
• And whether the Springboks can still turn this series around

The All Blacks were clinical. The Springboks weren’t.

But are the Boks actually far away from fixing it?

Let us know in the comments: should the Springboks have simply taken the three points every time they were offered?

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The Greatest Rivalry is almost here, and suddenly Chad isn’t feeling quite as confident as he was a few months ago…

The All Blacks have looked better and better with every game in South Africa, and with the Springboks tests getting closer, we ask the question: how worried should South African fans actually be?

This week on Cut the Kak:

The All Blacks are getting BETTER every week


NPC results, blowouts, predictions and the mighty Mako
Currie Cup results and why SA Rugby missed a massive opportunity
Why Currie Cup games should have been curtain raisers for the Greatest Rivalry
Ma’a Nonu’s incredible Kapa o Pango moment
How did the Sharks manage to score ZERO points?
Are professional rugby players seriously underpaid?
South Africa’s ridiculous U18 rugby depth
What Kiwis travelling to South Africa HAVE to experience
And an essential lesson in “now”, “now now” and “just now”

Plus NRL, Springbok Women, rugby rants and the usual amount of kak.

If you’re a Kiwi heading to South Africa for the Greatest Rivalry Tour, tell us in the comments what you’re doing while you’re there.

And South Africans, give the Kiwis your best NON-TOURIST recommendations -where should they eat, drink and experience proper South Africa?

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The All Blacks are throwing the ball around like it's the NPC, the Springboks are kicking into gale-force winds like nobody told them the weather forecast, and the Sharks have somehow managed to create a logo that pissed off an entire fanbase.

Welcome to another Cut the Kak.

We break down another brilliant round of NPC rugby, ask whether New Zealand's provincial competition is actually more entertaining than Super Rugby, and discuss why Currie Cup sides like Griquas, the Pumas and Cheetahs keep embarrassing South Africa's bigger URC franchises.

Then there's the Greatest Rivalry.

The All Blacks looked electric against the Stormers, but their scrum, maul defence and growing yellow-card collection could become a massive problem once the Springboks arrive.

Meanwhile, the Boks survived Argentina in a game where the kicking strategy seemingly refused to acknowledge the existence of wind.

We also talk NRL, Ma'a Nonu lining up for the Sharks, South Africa's frankly ridiculous U18 depth, Zachary Porthen destroying scrums and the gigantic trophy we desperately need brought back for the 2026 series.

And yes, we talk about the new Sharks logo.

Unfortunately.

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Who looks better heading into the Greatest Rivalry, the Springboks or All Blacks?

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The NPC and Currie Cup are back, and provincial rugby has immediately chosen violence.

Chad and Byron break down the opening NPC results, the Currie Cup’s ridiculously tight table, standout performances from Du’Plessis Kirifi and Marcus Muller, and why the Lions might be playing the most entertaining rugby in South Africa.

There is also an uncomfortable amount of NRL chat, Byron picks his new NPC team, and Rassie Erasmus once again proves he is planning about seven moves ahead of everyone else.

Plus, we preview the All Blacks’ massive South African tour and ask the important question: could a provincial side steal the Raeburn Shield?

Subscribe, comment and tell us which NPC team Byron should actually support.

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