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Cut The Kak
Cut the Kak is the unfiltered rugby show for okes who want insight without the corporate fluff. Hosts Chad and Byron bring South African expat humour, sharp analysis, and a healthy Springbok bias. Expect live watch-alongs, match breakdowns that actually teach you something, Kak Call of the Week, Ref Rant, Springbok Stock Watch, and detours into cricket, golf, and life down under. Big hits, bigger opinions, no fence-sitting. If you want straight talk, proper banter, and guests who can handle a…
Episodes
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Mini: New Zealand's Rugby Challenge: Four Games Against the springboks
The conversation delves into the concept of hosting four teams and playing against New Zealand, highlighting the significance of preparation and strategy for…
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England’s Six Nations Collapse… What Happened?
The conversation delves into the impact of scrums on the game, the distinction between Rugby Union and Rugby League, and the core values of the sport. It…
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All Blacks Coaching Job: Prestige or Stress?
The conversation delves into the prestige and importance of the All Blacks coaching job, the stress and expectations associated with it, the transition of…
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Rugby's Biggest Brandy Drinkers
The conversation delves into the topic of rugby players and their alcohol consumption, sparking a discussion about the amount of brandy consumed by players. It…
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Unexpected Results in Super Rugby for round 3
The conversation delves into the unexpected outcomes and surprising results of recent games, followed by an in-depth analysis of the competition intensity and…
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raeburn Shield: Scotland vs France
The conversation covers the topics of the raeburn Shield in rugby, its realness, the Ranfurly Shield, and the discussion of rugby and cricket. Takeaways…
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Dave Rennie: New All Blacks Coach
The conversation covers the appointment of Dave Rennie as the new All Blacks coach, the impact on player loyalty and selection, and a discussion on rugby…
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Six Nations Predictions: Ireland vs Wales, Scotland vs France, England vs Italy
The conversation delves into Six Nations predictions and game analysis, covering the performance of different teams and the potential outcomes of upcoming…
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Predicting Super Rugby Winners Round 4
The conversation covers rugby game predictions and analysis of the URC. The hosts discuss their predictions for various rugby games and then delve into an…
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Six Nations Hype, TMO Rage, And The Boks Love A branas
The conversation covers a range of topics including Super Rugby results and game analysis, the impact of TMO decisions on the game, and a comparison of…
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New Zealand's Unusual Kicking Strategy
The conversation delves into the strategic use of kicking in rugby, particularly focusing on the New Zealand sides' kicking strategy and its effectiveness. It…
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France's Rugby Depth: A South Africa Final in 2027?
The conversation delves into the impressive depth and performance of the French squad, including their debutantes and gameplay. Predictions for the 2027 Rugby…
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Wales-Scotland: Code Brown for 74 Minutes
The conversation covers the emotional impact of leading for 74 minutes in a rugby game, the discussion around referee decisions and TMO review, and a preview…
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Six Nations: France's Grand Slam Chances & Exciting Race for Second
The conversation covers the excitement of the Six Nations tournament, the upcoming Rugby Europe Championship, and the competition and rankings of the…
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Brumbies' Historic 50-Point Win
The conversation covers the Brumbies' victory and James Slipper's 200th game, as well as the playing style of Aussie teams in rugby, emphasizing a more…
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The Drop Kick or Grubber
The conversation covers the debate between a drop kick and a grubber, the rules and controversies surrounding the game, and a discussion about refereeing and…
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Rugby’s Gone Off the Rails, Six Nations Upsets, England Implodes, Italy Rises
The Six Nations tournament has been full of surprises and upsets, with unexpected results and standout performances. France's dominance and depth have been…
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Super Rugby’s New Laws Fixed the Game, the URC Looks Slow, and Upsets Are Coming
The conversation covers the return of Super Rugby, the quality and competition in Super Rugby, the performance of Aussie teams, and the potential All Blacks…
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rugby Referees to do press conferences ??
The conversation revolves around the controversial tries and refereeing decisions in a rugby match, with a focus on the knock-on tries and the role of the TMO…
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ITV chooses ads over Scrums
The conversation covers the broadcasting of the Six Nations on ITV, the use of in-play adverts during sports broadcasts, and the issue of excessive advertising…
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France Exposed Ireland, Wales Hit Rock Bottom, Ads During Scrums
The conversation begins with a recap of the Six Nations tournament and a focus on Italy's unexpected victory. It then delves into a discussion about referee…
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Rugby World Cup Opener Is a Shock, Australia vs Hong Kong China, What Were They Thinking
The Rugby World Cup fixtures dropped, and we can’t believe what they picked as the opening match. Chad and Byron break down why the opener feels like a massive…
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Super Rugby 2026 Law innervation...
The conversation covers the law innovations for the 2026 Super Rugby season, including TMO intervention, the Super Point rule, penalty try and yellow card, and…
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Rugby Is Changing Fast… Varsity Cup Chaos, URC Upsets & Six Nations Predictions | Cut The Kak
In this episode, Byron and Chad discuss the recent developments in rugby, focusing on the Varsity Cup's new rule changes, the URC results, and the implications…
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Rugby Is Changing Fast… Varsity Cup Chaos, URC Upsets & Six Nations Predictions | Cut The Kak
In this episode, Byron and Chad discuss the recent developments in rugby, focusing on the Varsity Cup's new rule changes, the URC results, and the implications…
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Is This varsity cup Rugby Rule Genius, Or Just Maths Homework With Gumboots On?
Rugby's trialling a new scoring rule and I genuinely can't decide if it's elite innovation or the sport trying to speed run confusion. After a try, you've got…
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Stormers Didn’t Bottle It, Sharks Just Leveled Up
Everyone’s looking for the Stormers screw-up, but it wasn’t that. Sharks finally showed proper clinical rugby and defended like their lives depended on it…
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E19
We break down: - Sharks vs Stormers, the upset, the line speed, the collisions, and why it felt like “JP’s got the boys playing for each other” - Jordan…
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All Blacks' Coaching Dilemma
The conversation delves into the impact of coaching changes on team dynamics and the potential coaching options for displaced coaches. It explores the…
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Rugby Rivalry: South Africa vs New Zealand
The conversation covers the potential successors for All Black Rokers, the performance and expectations of New Zealand rugby, and the preparation for the Rugby…
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Rugby World Cup 2027: 618 Days to Go
Two friends discuss their excitement for the Rugby World Cup 2027, plan their travel and expenses, and share thoughts on rugby and refereeing. Takeaways Rugby…
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Rugby Six Nations Fixtures & Predictions
The conversation revolves around the upcoming Six Nations rugby fixtures and the potential for a playoff system involving lower-tier European teams. The idea…
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New Coach, New Challenge
The impact of a new coach on a team's performance and dynamics, as well as the upcoming matches and logistical considerations for the All Blacks. Takeaways New…
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Scott Robertson OUT, All Blacks in Chaos, Sharks Pain, and Byron Becomes a Ref, Six Nations Is Here
Scott Robertson’s gone and New Zealand rugby feels like it’s wobbling, the All Blacks chat is getting spicy, and somehow being a Sharks fan is still the…
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From 22-0 Up to Nowhere, SA Sport’s Tough Weekend
From 22–0 up to shell-shocked, South African sport had a weekend. The Boks coughed up Ellis Park, the Proteas let the T20 decider slip to Australia, and Dricus…