Bench Opinions Podcast

About Bench Opinions Podcast

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 the big (and not-so-big) rugby stories making the rounds. Expect plenty of energy, laughs, questionable hot takes, and the occasional unresearched fact—we’re fans first, pundits never. If you love rugby but don’t take it too seriously, pull up a seat on the bench with us.

Publisher

Max, Dom, Claus

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Aug 2024

Latest episode

20 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

131 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Apr 2026

   URC Drama: 9 Teams Fighting for 8 Spots

   Leinster look locked in at the top of the log, while Glasgow juggle a European push with the business end of the league. The Stormers? Sloppy. Ulster? Stumbling at the worst time. Meanwhile, Cardiff sneak one, Munster grind out a big win, and both the Bulls and Lions are hitting form when it matters most. Connacht are right there knocking… but here’s the problem: 9 teams are in the hunt, and only 8 make it. So who’s missing out? We break it all down 🔥

2. 

   30 Mar 2026

   Champions Cup Round of 16 Predictions | Who Wins? SA Teams, Favourites & URC Race

   The knockout stages are HERE 🔥 and we break down every Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 fixture in detail. In this week’s Bench Opinions episode, we: Preview & predict every Champions Cup R16 clash Analyse each team’s form heading into knockouts Debate the tournament favourites Discuss how the South African teams will perform in Europe 🇿🇦 Cover key EPCR Challenge Cup fixtures React to last weekend’s URC results Dive into the race for the Top 8, Top 4 & Top 2 With playoffs approaching, the URC table is tightening and every game matters. Who’s YOUR Champions Cup winner? And which teams make the URC Top 8? Drop your predictions in the comments.

3. 

   23 Mar 2026

   SA Surge in URC Round 13 🇿🇦 | Playoff Paths & Bok Camp Rising Stars

   The South African teams came to play in URC Round 13, and we’re breaking it all down. From statement wins to shifting momentum on the table, we unpack why the SA franchises are suddenly looking like serious playoff contenders—and what each union still needs to do to lock in a Top 8 spot. We then zoom out to the bigger picture, diving into the latest Springbok alignment camp and highlighting some exciting young talent pushing for a green and gold future. Big performances, playoff maths, and the next generation of Bok stars—this week’s episode has it all.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

32,898

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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