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Rugby Union Weekly

Rugby Union Weekly

The Nations Championship is here!

Jul 3, 2026 · 37 min · 15 segments

Chris and Paul Grayson take you through the opening round of the Nations Championship as the north v south battles begin. Chris heads to Ellis Park and catches up with England’s vice-captain Ollie…

Chris and Paul Grayson take you through the opening round of the Nations Championship as the north v south battles begin. Chris heads to Ellis Park and catches up with England’s vice-captain Ollie Chessum ahead of England’s big test against the Boks. We speak to a confident Jo’burg local before catching up with George Furbank, who reflects on a hectic couple of weeks as he prepares for his first England start since 2024. We also discuss the other home nations fixtures this weekend. Can Scotland win in Argentina without Finn Russell? Is Australia v Ireland too close to call? And are Wales deservedly big underdogs against Fiji?

Chris and Paul Grayson take you through the opening round of the Nations Championship as the north v south battles begin. Chris heads to Ellis Park and catches up with England’s vice-captain Ollie…

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Speakers: Chris JonesHostPaul GraysonPanelistGeorge FurbankGuestOllie ChessumGuestReward SibandaGuest

Top entities: George Furbank×13 England×53 Fiji×21 Ellis Park Stadium×20 South Africa×23

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalPopularityVery Populartop 5%Audience≈432k followers

Springboks’ National Significance6:35 – 8:33

Reward SibandaGuest

6:35

They actually bring South Africa together.

Reward SibandaGuest

6:38

They, they, they, like, unite the country through sport.

Chris JonesHost

6:42

And more so now than ever?

Reward SibandaGuest

6:44

More, more now, more than ever.

Reward SibandaGuest

6:46

Like, in all honesty, um, what they have done is, is...

Reward SibandaGuest

6:53

It's gonna take maybe the next generation to achieve.

Chris JonesHost

6:56

Yeah.

Reward SibandaGuest

6:57

Yeah.

Chris JonesHost

6:57

And they make up for Bafana Bafana?

Reward SibandaGuest

6:59

Okay, now you're starting.

Chris JonesHost

7:01

[laughs]

Reward SibandaGuest

7:02

This, this conversation was going well until you had to go there.

Chris JonesHost

7:05

I'm sorry.

Chris JonesHost

7:06

Okay, finally, Reward, a, a prediction for the game.

Reward SibandaGuest

7:09

Um, obviously we're gonna win, so maybe I'll just give you 15, maybe 15-45.

Chris JonesHost

7:16

Ooh.

Reward SibandaGuest

7:17

Yes.

Chris JonesHost

7:17

Okay.

Chris JonesHost

7:18

[laughs]

Reward SibandaGuest

7:19

[laughs]

Chris JonesHost

7:19

Nice one.

Chris JonesHost

7:21

Right, Grace, that's Reward Sibanda-

Paul GraysonHost

7:23

Yes

Chris JonesHost

7:23

...

Chris JonesHost

7:23

the best Uber driver in Jo'burg, and a man who's expecting big things from the Boks.

George FurbankPersonRugby union player
99%13 mentions
EnglandCountryUK constituent country
98%53 mentions
FijiCountryCountry in Oceania
97%21 mentions
Ellis Park StadiumEntityStadium in Johannesburg, South Africa
96%20 mentions
South AfricaCountryCountry in Southern Africa
95%23 mentions
WalesCountryUK constituent country
93%17 mentions
Ollie ChessumPersonRugby union player
92%12 mentions
South Africa national rugby union teamSports TeamRugby union team
91%10 mentions
AustraliaCountryCountry in Oceania
90%9 mentions
Nations ChampionshipEntityLeague
89%5 mentions
Formula 1Sports OrganizationSports league
87%7 mentions
Pieter-Steph du ToitPersonSouth African rugby union player
86%3 mentions
IrelandPlaceIsland in Europe
85%10 mentions
ScotlandCountryUK constituent country
84%9 mentions
Six Nations ChampionshipSports OrganizationLeague
83%7 mentions
Cadillac V-SeriesEntityCar model
81%4 mentions
Finn RussellPersonScottish rugby union player
80%8 mentions
BBCCompanyBroadcasting company
79%7 mentions
Matt DamonPersonAmerican actor and film producer
78%2 mentions
George MartinPersonRugby union player
77%3 mentions
CadillacBrandCar make
75%5 mentions
FranceCountryCountry in Europe
74%8 mentions
ArgentinaCountryCountry in South America
73%9 mentions
Francois PienaarPersonSouth African retired rugby union player
72%4 mentions
Nelson MandelaPersonSouth African revolutionary and politician
70%4 mentions
Paul GraysonPersonCoach
69%5 mentions
Whole Foods MarketCompanySupermarket chain
68%4 mentions
South Africa national soccer teamSports TeamSoccer team
67%3 mentions
New ZealandCountryCountry in Oceania
66%7 mentions
BBC SportCompany
64%4 mentions
Neil AldridgePersonPhotographer
63%2 mentions
BBC Radio 5 LiveRadio StationRadio station
62%3 mentions
Croke ParkMusic VenueStadium in Dublin, Ireland
61%2 mentions
Sam PrendergastPersonIrish rugby union player
60%3 mentions
Tom PearsonPersonRugby union player
58%4 mentions
United KingdomCountryCountry in Europe
57%3 mentions
StadiumEntityBuilding function
56%1 mention
Tom JordanPersonNew Zealand rugby union player
55%5 mentions
Men's Rugby World CupSports OrganizationLeague
54%2 mentions
Kevin KeeganPersonEnglish football player and manager
52%2 mentions
JohannesburgCityCity in South Africa
51%12 mentions
Uber TechnologyCompanyTransport company
50%2 mentions
Chester ZooZooZoo in England
49%1 mention
Eric CantonaPersonFrench actor and former footballer
48%2 mentions
Fin SmithPersonRugby union player
46%2 mentions
Everton F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
45%1 mention
JapanCountryCountry in East Asia
44%3 mentions
MexicoCountryCountry in North America
43%1 mention
ItalyCountryCountry in Europe
42%2 mentions
Faf de KlerkPersonSouth African rugby union player
40%1 mention

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RugbySports
Sports and SocietySociety
South Africa RugbySports > Rugby > International Rugby > England Rugby
Sports CultureCulture
Sports TravelTravel
International Sports EventsTravel > Sports Travel
National IdentitySociety > Sports and Society
England RugbySports > Rugby > International Rugby
Rugby CommentaryMedia > Sports Media
International RugbySports > Rugby
South African Rugby CultureCulture > Sports Culture > Rugby Culture
Rugby CultureCulture > Sports Culture
Sports
Culture
Media
Historical SignificanceCulture > Sports Culture > Rugby Culture > South African Rugby Culture
Rugby ToursTravel > Sports Travel > International Sports Events
South Africa TravelTravel > Sports Travel > International Sports Events > Rugby Tours
Player InterviewsMedia > Sports Media > Rugby Commentary
Match PreviewsMedia > Sports Media > Rugby Commentary > Player Interviews
Unity through SportsSociety > Sports and Society > National Identity
Cultural Impact of RugbySociety > Sports and Society > National Identity > Unity through Sports
Travel

Springboks’ National Significance6:35 – 8:33

Reward SibandaGuest

6:35

They actually bring South Africa together.

Reward SibandaGuest

6:38

They, they, they, like, unite the country through sport.

Chris JonesHost

6:42

And more so now than ever?

Reward SibandaGuest

6:44

More, more now, more than ever.

Reward SibandaGuest

6:46

Like, in all honesty, um, what they have done is, is...

Reward SibandaGuest

6:53

It's gonna take maybe the next generation to achieve.

Chris JonesHost

6:56

Yeah.

Reward SibandaGuest

6:57

Yeah.

Chris JonesHost

6:57

And they make up for Bafana Bafana?

Reward SibandaGuest

6:59

Okay, now you're starting.

Chris JonesHost

7:01

[laughs]

Reward SibandaGuest

7:02

This, this conversation was going well until you had to go there.

Chris JonesHost

7:05

I'm sorry.

Chris JonesHost

7:06

Okay, finally, Reward, a, a prediction for the game.

Reward SibandaGuest

7:09

Um, obviously we're gonna win, so maybe I'll just give you 15, maybe 15-45.

Chris JonesHost

7:16

Ooh.

Reward SibandaGuest

7:17

Yes.

Chris JonesHost

7:17

Okay.

Chris JonesHost

7:18

[laughs]

Reward SibandaGuest

7:19

[laughs]

Chris JonesHost

7:19

Nice one.

Chris JonesHost

7:21

Right, Grace, that's Reward Sibanda-

Paul GraysonHost

7:23

Yes

Chris JonesHost

7:23

...

Chris JonesHost

7:23

the best Uber driver in Jo'burg, and a man who's expecting big things from the Boks.

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EMOTIONAL0:41
Battling Back from Injuries
George discusses bouncing back from persistent injuries
EMOTIONAL0:23
Ellis Park Gives Goosebumps
Ollie recalls sensing history at Ellis Park
INSIGHTFUL0:36
Bring Club Flair to England
George explains England's planned attacking mindset today

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Sports Culture
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