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Estimated from 11 chart positions in 11 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · Rugby#6430K to 100K
- 🇬🇧GB · Rugby#8830K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Rugby#10030K to 100K
- 🇺🇸US · Rugby#1375K to 30K
- 🇫🇷FR · Rugby#3430K to 100K
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80K to 256K🎙 Daily cadence·116 episodes·Last published 3w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
266K to 853K🇨🇴35%🇨🇦12%🇬🇧12%+8 more - Active Followers
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106K to 341K
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Bought a French Rugby Club for €1 — Then Walked Away | Flip van der Merwe
May 30, 2026
1h 29m 11s
Bob Skinstad | First Pro, The Dark Side of Winning & Life After Rugby
May 23, 2026
58m 33s
Drew Mitchell | The Void Elite Rugby Leaves and How You Fill It
May 16, 2026
1h 35m 15s
Scott Spedding: From SA Outcast to France International
May 9, 2026
1h 12m 58s
Steven Kitshoff | Career Over, Bomb Squad Origin & Springbok Scrum Secrets
May 1, 2026
1h 09m 08s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/30/26 | Bought a French Rugby Club for €1 — Then Walked Away | Flip van der Merwe✨ | rugby careeridentity crisis+4 | Flip van der Merwe | Biarritz OlympicCambridge+2 | — | rugbyFlip van der Merwe+6 | — | 1h 29m 11s | |
| 5/23/26 | Bob Skinstad | First Pro, The Dark Side of Winning & Life After Rugby✨ | mental health in sportslife after rugby+5 | Bob Skinstad | Scrum Dominator Community | — | Bob Skinstadrugby+8 | USN | 58m 33s | |
| 5/16/26 | Drew Mitchell | The Void Elite Rugby Leaves and How You Fill It✨ | elite rugby careersocial anxiety+4 | Drew Mitchell | Toulon | — | rugbyDrew Mitchell+7 | — | 1h 35m 15s | |
| 5/9/26 | Scott Spedding: From SA Outcast to France International✨ | rugby careerpersonal growth+5 | Scott Spedding | Scrum Dominator Community | South AfricaFrance | Scott Speddingrugby+8 | — | 1h 12m 58s | |
| 5/1/26 | Steven Kitshoff | Career Over, Bomb Squad Origin & Springbok Scrum Secrets✨ | rugby careerscrum mechanics+4 | Steven Kitshoff | SpringbokBomb Squad | — | rugbyscrum+6 | — | 1h 09m 08s | |
| 4/24/26 | Top 14 Preview: Staff Budgets, Player Pathways & Playoff Race — Damien Dussault✨ | Top 14 rugbyplayer recruitment+3 | Damien Dussaut | ToulouseLa Rochelle | — | Top 14rugby+5 | — | 52m 48s | |
| 4/18/26 | The War on the Scrum | Cheat Codes, Parents & the Scrum Dominator Mindset✨ | scrumrugby+4 | — | — | — | scrumrugby+5 | USN | 35m 11s | |
| 4/11/26 | The Biggest Game in France : Bordeaux vs Toulouse✨ | French rugbyBordeaux vs Toulouse+4 | Damien Dusseau | — | BordeauxToulouse+1 | BordeauxToulouse+7 | USN | 47m 59s | |
| 4/3/26 | Nadine Roos | Springbok Women, World Cup & Women’s Rugby✨ | women's rugbySpringbok Women+5 | Nadine Roos | Springbok WomenSouth Africa+1 | — | women's rugbySpringbok Women+5 | — | 1h 08m 04s | |
| 3/25/26 | Gordon Pretorius on Rugby IQ and Smarter Coaching✨ | rugby coachingplayer performance+5 | Gordon Pretorius | The Coach G Show | Netherlands | rugby IQcoaching+6 | — | 1h 24m 48s | |
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| 3/20/26 | Schalk Brits: Purpose, Family and Life After Rugby✨ | life after rugbytransition+4 | Schalk Brits | SaracensSpringboks | — | rugbytransition+5 | — | 1h 14m 51s | |
| 3/14/26 | Le Crunch Explained | France vs England with Damien Dussault✨ | rivalrynational identity+4 | Damien Dussault | French media | FranceEngland+1 | Le CrunchFrance vs England+6 | — | 28m 35s | |
| 3/10/26 | The Move That Changed Everything | CJ Stander on Munster, Ireland and Rugby✨ | rugbyleadership+4 | CJ Stander | MunsterIreland | South AfricaGeorge | CJ StanderMunster+5 | — | 1h 14m 05s | |
| 3/7/26 | Omar Mouneimne: The Fundamentals of Great Rugby Defense✨ | rugby defensecoaching fundamentals+3 | Omar Mouneimne | — | — | rugbydefense+5 | — | 12m 49s | |
| 3/3/26 | Eddie Jones on Player Power: The Coaching Truths Nobody Says Out Loud✨ | coaching under pressureplayer power+4 | Eddie Jones | SpringboksJapan+1 | — | coachingrugby+7 | — | 59m 05s | |
| 2/28/26 | French Rugby Secrets : Top 14 Salary Cap, Academies & Coaching Pressure | Top 14 isn’t just “more games” — it’s a system. In this episode, Coach G sits down with Damien Dussault to break down what’s actually happening in French rugby right now: squad rules, salary cap strategy, academy production, and why coaching in France can be mentally brutal.📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708You’ll learn:Why 19 France players get “protected” on bye weeksHow clubs use Espoirs to survive the Top 14 grindThe salary cap incentives (and the coming changes)How academy rankings drive funding + developmentWhy tighthead depth is a real issue for FranceWhat Pierre Mignoni’s break tells us about coaching pressureThe key games to watch this weekend in the tableChapters:00:00 Intro + Top 14 weekend preview01:24 The “19 protected players” rule (Six Nations bye week)02:29 Why France produces so many young talents04:56 How Top 14 squads are built (pro/Espoir/convention)12:48 Salary cap credits + academy ranking explained18:14 France vs South Africa depth + development pathways20:06 France lock combos (Flament/Meafou vs Ollivon/Guillard)24:08 French scrum criticism + tighthead depth debate29:20 Pierre Mignoni steps back + coaching pressure40:56 Table overview + key matchups to watch44:46 Bayonne coaching change + staff cohesion reality49:16 USN sponsor shout + subscribe reminderFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkampIf this helped, follow the show and share it with a rugby mate. | — | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | Canan Moodie: From Paarl to Springbok World Cup Winner | From Paarl to Loftus to the Springboks — Canan Moodie shares the real story behind the rise.📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708Recorded at Loftus Versfeld, this conversation goes beyond highlights. Canan opens up about pressure, identity, preparation, and the people who kept him grounded while life accelerated fast.In this episode, you’ll hear:How 2019 lit the World Cup dream… and 2023 made it realWhat facing the Haka at Twickenham felt likeThe Springbok call-up that changed everythingGrowing up around drugs and gangsterism — and choosing a different pathThe role his brother and coaches played in his disciplineHis approach to criticism (and why he avoids it entirely)The mindset shift after being left behind before the World CupChapters:00:00 Facing the Haka + Twickenham nerves01:16 Welcome at Loftus + what this episode is about03:19 2019 to 2023: “that’s what dreams are made of”05:03 The Springbok call-up moment07:10 Test debut + Fran Steyn’s words09:33 Growing up in Amstelhof, Paarl11:55 Drugs, gangsterism, and choosing a different path14:17 The brother who kept him grounded16:51 The teacher who helped change his life22:54 What it means to play for the Bulls24:51 COVID year, earning the chance, taking it28:02 Centre vs All Blacks: prep, detail, confidence32:26 The foundation: giving kids a platform36:01 Learning habits from Sia, Jesse and the leaders40:17 His pre-match routine (massage, haircut, chicken alfredo)43:42 The setback before the World Cup + the comeback47:45 Pressure management: ignore noise, stay prepared49:15 Bulls stories and culture passed downFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkampFollow The Coach G Show on Spotify, share this with a teammate, and keep building your edge. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Springbok Women’s World Cup Breakthrough (with Babalwa Latsha) | Springbok Women legend Babalwa Latsha sits down with Coach G after the Rugby World Cup to share the mindset behind the Springbok Women’s breakthrough.📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community-https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708Inside the episode:Mental fortitude: how to block out noise and perform under pressureIdentity & self-worth: separating who you are from what you doBecoming a student of the game (simple habits that compound)Front row culture: scrum pride, set-piece dominance, doing it the right wayHandling social media bullying + staying true to your values00:00 Intro01:10 World Cup + what’s next09:01 Student of the game13:22 Handling pressure + noise15:51 Self-worth & identity24:22 Breakthrough moment32:01 Innovation + trust38:20 Scrum identity + set-piece47:02 Coming home1:00:58 Social media bullying & resilience1:09:49 OutroFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | France vs Ireland Debrief: Inside the French Media Reaction | France vs Ireland: a big win — but what are people actually saying in France? https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/aboutCoach G sits down with Damien Dussault to translate the French rugby conversation into English: the Jalibert–Dupont–Ramos combo, France’s offload/unstructured identity, standout performers (Guillard, Nouchi, Serin), and the real pressure behind the scenes: Top 14 load + player recovery during the doublon. Plus… the ultimate debate: French meat vs South African meat. | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | BJ Botha on Scrum Dominance, 2007 World Cup Injury & the Mindset to Bounce Back | Former Springbok tighthead and 2007 Rugby World Cup winner BJ Botha joins Coach G for a raw, honest conversation about scrummaging, resilience, and what separates great front rowers from the rest.BJ breaks down how pressure training builds confidence, why “dark arts” exist in modern scrums, and the real reason the Springbok scrum stays dominant (hint: combinations and culture). We also go beyond rugby — injury setbacks, moving abroad (Ulster/Munster), fatherhood, and the mindset needed to keep showing up. | — | ||||||
| 1/31/26 | French Giants Under Pressure: Doublon, Depth, and the Top 14 Shake-Up | The Top 14 table doesn’t tell the full story — especially when le doublon hits and clubs lose key internationals during the Six Nations window.📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708Coach G breaks down the current “giants” of French rugby and what’s really driving performance: squad depth, academy pathways, mindset, and how clubs approach home vs away rugby. Toulouse remain the benchmark, Pau and Stade Français are rising fast, and Bordeaux face the brutal challenge of balancing Top 14 pressure with European ambitions. | — | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | France’s Selection Bombshell: The Coach & Agent Perspective (with Damien) | Fabien Galthié shocks French rugby by leaving out Gaël Fickou, Grégory Alldritt, and Damien Penaud before the Six Nations. Coach G is joined by agent Damien Dussault to unpack the decision through the lens of selection strategy, squad culture, and long-term World Cup planning—then flips it into the most important piece: how elite players respond when they don’t get picked.Expect a real conversation on standards, leadership, pressure, and turning non-selection into fuel. | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | How to Defend the Offload Game (Trench Warfare Is Back) | Modern attack is faster, looser, and more chaotic than ever — and defenses are paying the price. Omar explains how teams can stop the offload chain, kill speed of ball, and why “trench warfare” has returned in elite rugby.📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Simon Kerrod: The Reality of Elite Scrums (Pressure & Setbacks) | Premiership-winning Harlequins prop Simon Kerrod joins Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) for an honest conversation about the real pathway to becoming an elite prop: injuries, setbacks, late breakthroughs, ego management, and staying mentally strong when pressure never disappears.📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecThey unpack what modern props must master (scrum, collisions, systems), why young front rowers spiral after one bad scrum, and how to reset fast and perform again. Simon also shares lessons from working with Adam Jones, playing alongside Joe Marler, and how he’s thinking about life after rugby. | — | ||||||
| 1/17/26 | Why Top Coaches Get Fired — Culture, Standards & Losing the Locker Room | Why do elite coaches get fired — even when they’re highly respected and successful?📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecIn this episode, Coach G breaks down the deeper reasons behind coaching dismissals, using the Scott Robertson case as a starting point — not for drama, but for understanding.This is a conversation about:Culture vs resultsAlignment between staff, players, and leadershipUnrealistic standards and KPIsWhat happens when a coach loses the locker roomWhy some dynasties last — and others collapseThis episode isn’t about one coach.It’s about high-performance environments, leadership under pressure, and the mistakes that quietly destroy teams from the inside.Whether you’re a coach, player, leader, or operator in any high-performance field, the lessons here apply far beyond rugby.00:00 Introduction to Scott Robinson's Firing01:44 Understanding Performance Standards03:56 Defining Success for the All Blacks05:51 The Concept of Losing the Locker Room09:40 Cultural Dynamics in Rugby Teams11:39 Addressing Deeper Issues in New Zealand Rugby14:15 The Pressure of Coaching at the Highest Level17:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
11 placements across 11 markets.
Chart Positions
11 placements across 11 markets.