Episodes
It's time for the youngsters to take the spotlight for the Springboks with World Cup darlings Portugal in town. The To the Last Drop team chat to Francisco Isaac, Portugese rugby journalist at large about what to expect and what the test means for Portugese rugby
Published 07/18/24
Published 07/18/24
In this episode, the guys are joined by Gavin Rich for a proper look at the Loftus test and where it leaves both sides ahead of the Durban second test on Saturday. In a Matt Williams-free zone, they focus solely on rugby and don't take the easy path to talk TMOs and sideshows around the test.
Published 07/11/24
One of the most eagerly anticipated inbound rugby series is almost upon us. South Africa and Ireland, the two top ranked teams in the world, will go head-to-head over the next two weeks and our co-hosts delve into the aspects that might help shape the outcome of the series. Helping them preview the series are former Ireland international and respected coach and pundit Bernard Jackman and veteran rugby writer Gavin Rich.
Published 07/04/24
Despite memory lapses and technical glitches co-hosts Brenden and Liam delivered another bumper edition of TTLD. They reflect on the Springboks' opening Test of the year against Wales, the Blitzboks' belated qualification for the Paris Olympics and the URC final. On that score, Glasgow Warriors' coach Franco Smith agreed to sit down for a chat sharing his thoughts on his team's surge to the title. Blitzboks coach Philip Snyman expressed his relief at qualifying for the Olympics and how...
Published 06/27/24
It's not any old final, it's the URC 'Grand' Final at Loftus Versfeld this weekend and Brenden cannot stop salivating. Our hosts look ahead to the final between the Bulls and Glasgow Warriors as well as the Springboks' opening Test against Wales in London. As part of their preview to the Test they chat to respected Welsh journalist Simon Thomas, while Aphelele Fassi talks about being the comeback kid this weekend.
Published 06/20/24
With the Bulls facing Leinster in their crunch URC quarterfinal on Saturday TTLD looks ahead to a match-up that is too difficult to call. Liam and Brenden delve into Leinster's barren trophy hunt over the last few years but they also highlight the star quality in the Irish side. We also hear from Jake White about who the underdogs are in this clash. There is a look back at the Stormers' URC exit. Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen reflects on a season in which his team produced better numbers but...
Published 06/13/24
The fall-out from the last round of URC league matches comes under the microscope with our presenters putting the Lions under sharp focus. They also look ahead to the quarterfinals with very different assignments facing the Bulls and the Stormers. We also hear from Leinster and Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan and URC CEO Martin Anayi who expressed his delight in the way South Africa has helped the tournament go from strength-to-strength.
Published 06/06/24
The fall-out from the last round of URC league matches comes under the microscope with our presenters putting the Lions under sharp focus. They also look ahead to the quarterfinals with very different assignments facing the Bulls and the Stormers. We also hear from Leinster and Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan and URC CEO Martin Anayi who expressed his delight in the way South Africa has helped the tournament go from strength-to-strength.
Published 06/06/24
The Sharks' triumph in the Challenge Cup final is a hot topic of debate on this week's show as is the Champions Cup climax that saw Toulouse beat Leinster. What the Springboks might have gained from that match also comes under the microscope. Our hosts also throw things forward to this weekend's final round of URC leagues matches and come up with weird and wacky permutations.
Published 05/30/24
The Sharks' triumph in the Challenge Cup final is a hot topic of debate on this week's show as is the Champions Cup climax that saw Toulouse beat Leinster. What the Springboks might have gained from that match also comes under the microscope. Our hosts also throw things forward to this weekend's final round of URC leagues matches and come up with weird and wacky permutations.
Published 05/30/24
Broad shouldered Springbok flank Willem Alberts just about fills the show this week as he reflects on his long and distinguished career. The 40-year-old talks about his life in Paris, why he had a chest freezer as well as what is in store for him after he stops playing. The show also reflects on last weekend's matches in the URC and looks forward to the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup finals.
Published 05/23/24
Broad shouldered Springbok flank Willem Alberts just about fills the show this week as he reflects on his long and distinguished career. The 40-year-old talks about his life in Paris, why he had a chest freezer as well as what is in store for him after he stops playing. The show also reflects on last weekend's matches in the URC and looks forward to the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup finals.
Published 05/23/24
The leagues stages of the URC is reaching its final stretch with teams jockeying for a spot in the play-offs. Our hosts throw up a few permutations, mixing the probable with the improbable. They also touch and engage a topic that has left a few Springbok fans hot under the collar - the outlawing of scrums as a free kick option. Jake White, and Julian Redelinghuys all have their say too. TTLD also pays homage to the life and times of Ruan Pienaar who now identifies as a coach.
Published 05/16/24
The leagues stages of the URC is reaching its final stretch with teams jockeying for a spot in the play-offs. Our hosts throw up a few permutations, mixing the probable with the improbable. They also touch and engage a topic that has left a few Springbok fans hot under the collar - the outlawing of scrums as a free kick option. Jake White, and Julian Redelinghuys all have their say too. TTLD also pays homage to the life and times of Ruan Pienaar who now identifies as a coach.
Published 05/16/24
This week's edition of TTLD offers a mixed bag. We talk Champions Cup and Challenge Cup and we look ahead to this weekend's matches in the URC. Elton Jantjies and his mysterious Instagram post gets a mention, while the Junior Boks treading water Down Under also gets some airtime. Their coach Bafana Nhleko explains their loss to Australia. We also hear from Stormers coach John Dobson and Leinster defence Jacques Nienaber.
Published 05/09/24
This week's edition of TTLD offers a mixed bag. We talk Champions Cup and Challenge Cup and we look ahead to this weekend's matches in the URC. Elton Jantjies and his mysterious Instagram post gets a mention, while the Junior Boks treading water Down Under also gets some airtime. Their coach Bafana Nhleko explains their loss to Australia. We also hear from Stormers coach John Dobson and Leinster defence Jacques Nienaber.
Published 05/09/24
In a bumper To the Last Drop, Liam and Brenden catch up with Munster coach Graham Rowntree, Junior Bok JF van Heerden and Ospreys coach Toby Booth. Sharks backliners Lukhanyo Am and Werner Kok add their voices as does Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. Our hosts also share their thoughts on the latest round of URC matches as well as the upcoming semifinals of the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup.
Published 05/02/24
In a bumper To the Last Drop, Liam and Brenden catch up with Munster coach Graham Rowntree, Junior Bok JF van Heerden and Ospreys coach Toby Booth. Sharks backliners Lukhanyo Am and Werner Kok add their voices as does Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. Our hosts also share their thoughts on the latest round of URC matches as well as the upcoming semifinals of the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup.
Published 05/02/24
Veteran journalists Liam del Carme and Brenden Nel are teaming up with AME (African Media Entertainment) to bring you "To the Last Drop", where you'll find them chewing the fat about the latest developments coming out of the world of Rugby.
Published 04/25/24
Veteran journalists Liam del Carme and Brenden Nel are teaming up with AME (African Media Entertainment) to bring you "To the Last Drop", where you'll find them chewing the fat about the latest developments coming out of the world of Rugby.
Published 04/25/24
The Bulls are all over the place as they this week head north in the hope of sustaining their Champions Cup challenge against Northampton Saints. Their travel arrangements has been a hot topic this week and director of rugby Jake White again raised concerns about how the dice is loaded against South African teams travelling to Europe. Having recently completed Red Disa's equity deal with WP, Johan le Roux, the interrim CEO, maps out the future of the franchise and the well supported and...
Published 04/11/24
The Bulls are all over the place as they this week head north in the hope of sustaining their Champions Cup challenge against Northampton Saints. Their travel arrangements has been a hot topic this week and director of rugby Jake White again raised concerns about how the dice is loaded against South African teams travelling to Europe. Having recently completed Red Disa's equity deal with WP, Johan le Roux, the interrim CEO, maps out the future of the franchise and the well supported and...
Published 04/11/24
The Blitzboks are in Hong Kong this week where they will try and break their duck in that particular leg of the World Sevens Series. They go into the tournament with not much going for them but Brenden caught up with new head coach Philip Snyman to get a sense of how confident the team is heading east. Later in the show Liam got to put some questions to the world player of the year and the man many consider to be the best player on the planet, Ardie Savea. It is his firm view that there are a...
Published 04/04/24
The Blitzboks are in Hong Kong this week where they will try and break their duck in that particular leg of the World Sevens Series. They go into the tournament with not much going for them but Brenden caught up with new head coach Philip Snyman to get a sense of how confident the team is heading east. Later in the show Liam got to put some questions to the world player of the year and the man many consider to be the best player on the planet, Ardie Savea. It is his firm view that there are a...
Published 04/04/24