To the Last Drop

To The Last Drop | Episode 40

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.

25 Apr 43 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 39

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…

11 Apr 34 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 38

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…

4 Apr 39 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 37

In this week's episode Brenden and Liam reflect on the Lions' sterling performance in Ireland and they look ahead to this weekend's URC clashes in which the top eight could get another shake up. In our big interview Lungani Zama, chief writer on Chasing the Sun 2, gives us a…

28 Mar 44 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 36

Lood de Jager faced a long and uncertain path to fitness since he was diagnosed with the heart condition that kept him out of the Rugby World Cup. De Jager recounts his patient return to fitness and how he had to get his heart rate up, seemingly one beat at…

21 Mar 41 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 35

It is hard to imagine but former Bok wunderkid Frans Steyn now has an office job. He admits it will take getting used to but so far he is taking being director of rugby at the Cheetahs in his stride. Steyn is not the conventional director of rugby but he…

14 Mar 32 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 34

Front rowers, even when they are retired, give it to you straight. Brenden and Liam caught up with former Springbok prop Robbi Kempson who shared his wisdom across a wide range of topics, not least the role of schools rugby in the domestic game. Kempson also reveals his love of…

7 Mar 38 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 33

Neethling Fouche is no ordinary tighthead prop. Jovial and affable Fouche lifts the lid on why the Stormers have become such a tight knit group. He talks about how he has dealt with adversity and playing in the considerable shadow of Frans Malherbe. He also shares a poignant story about…

29 Feb 41 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 32

Having spent the weekend with the Sharks, Brenden and Liam are back to report on their short trip to the East Coast. They reflect on the Sharks' defeat to the Stormers and the home defeat of the Lions to the Bulls. The Bok alignment camp also caught their attention and…

22 Feb 42 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 31

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.

15 Feb 38 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 30

The World Cup final that apparently "everyone wanted to see" went by as a damp squib, and caused a few chuckles as Brenden and Liam dissect the opening round of Six Nations and then delve deeper into the rabbit hole that is Springbok rugby. Rassie is back as coach until…

8 Feb 32 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 29

This week, something a little different. Veteran journalist and rugby communications guru Matt McILraith gives us the lowdown on the Japan Rugby League One and so much more. The Kiwi who was Wallabies media manager in the Robbie Deans era discusses the impact of the league, at a time clubs…

1 Feb 33 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 28

The latest edition of TTLD is entirely dedicated to retiring referee Jaco Peyper. Peyper, one of the game’s most decorated referees, chats about his future and what role he may yet play in the game, some of the most bizarre moments he encountered on the field and which laws he…

24 Jan 43 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 27

In the latest edition of TTLD Marco Masotti, the Sharks’ majority shareholder chats to Liam and Brenden from his New York office. He talks about the state of affairs at the franchise, how displeased he is with results and where he intends taking the brand. He believes franchise owners and…

18 Jan 56 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 26

Brenden and Liam kick-off the year by discussing the malaise at the Sharks and why poor form continues to dog them in the URC. They catch up with former Bok and Bulls prop Gurthro Steenkamp who is the scrum coach at back-to-back Champions Cup winners La Rochelle. Steenkamp explains why…

11 Jan 54 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 25

We sign off the year with one of the enduring voices in South African rugby. Bulls director of rugby and former Springbok coach Jake White is our guest for our final episode before our resumption in the second week of the new year. White delves into the oldest rivalry in…

21 Dec 2023 37 min

To the Last Drop | Episode 24

As its Christmastime, To the Last Drop is in the mood for giving, and this week we have a bumper episode that spans continents and is full of festive flavour. Brenden and Liam chat to Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith about Champions Cup, life in Glasgow and the perils of…

14 Dec 2023 51 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 23

The jamboree that is the Cape Town Sevens is again expected to be the mother of all parties this weekend. SA Rugby's marketing manager Marlon Kruger explains the logistics behind the event, its extreme safety precautions and the headline act that slipped through their fingers at the 11th hour. Liam…

7 Dec 2023 38 min

To The Last Drop | Episode 22

This week To The Last Drop catches up with a player who literally takes the cake, and a coach who doesn't stroke egos. Bok prop Ox Nche waxes lyrical from his favourite confectionery to trophy tour confetti. He also assesses where the Sharks are at after their underwhelming start to…

29 Nov 2023 33 min

To the Last Drop | Episode 21

In this week's 'To The Last drop' Liam flies solo. He sits down affable Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys who talks about the increasing belief and mongrel in the Lions team. He also shares his distinct views on the scrum, the seven/one split, and his fears for the sport. Later…

22 Nov 2023 30 min