Harry ventured into enemy territory as he traveled to Ireland to witness firsthand the prowess of the Springboks' new archenemy. He discussed his observations with MW, while both of them carefully sidestepped the 500-pound Blue Bull in the room! Their conversation delved into the fierce rivalry, the intricate process of building teams, the critical elements that make or break a match, and broader rugby themes.

Rivalries are the lifeblood of sport, from neighbouring clubs to professional to Test rugby. What are the foundations of those enmities; both real and built by marketing? How have they shifted? The forever North-South derby will never wane, but at Test level, new foes and unlikely friendships can grow. Harry and MW delve into how the hell they both came to be cheering England to beat France.

Nobody studies rugby more than Jared Wright of Planet Rugby. In this special episode, Harry becomes an interviewer, joining MW in learning the ins and outs, twists and turns and consequences of Round 1 of the Six Nations as all the sides regroup and do battle again this week in Italy, Scotland, and England. Will an upset emerge? Or there a clear top three of the six?

The conflict between club and country, leagues and Tests, has never been more intense. European super clubs now rival the depth and skills of national sides, but the vast majority of fan interest and financial support remains with Test rugby. The Six Nations stands out as the most successful annual tournament in rugby due to the depth of its rivalries, straightforward design, and the close proximity of its fan bases. Nowadays, it is the Irish and French teams that bring many of the new ideas to the table. It remains a compelling spectacle despite the fact that the tournament rarely produces the world champion. MW and Harry delve into the key takeaways from Round One, with a particular focus on the thrilling contest in Dublin.

In a very special Episode 48, Harry Jones and MW Welman welcome Huw Griffin from HG Rugby to explore the significance of the 6 Nations and why South Africans should pay more attention to it! Each team is dissected in detail by these rugby masterminds, and they make a few surprising predictions!

In a sobering assessment of the weekend’s drama, MW and Harry contemplate the way injury can change lives in a second and what Rugby must do to take care of his own. The guys also dig into the tough Jukskei Derby and its fallout, the debacle in Dublin and the Sharks' rising fortunes.

Another weekend of European rugby, more domination by French super clubs, filled to the gills with Test players, pleasing their rabid fans, and making the club versus country balance of power ever more ambiguous. What drove this phenomenon, how do Irish and French, Kiwi and Saffa models differ, and should we be worried about the immediate future impact of South African struggles to make the final sixteen of the big boy club tournament? MW and Harry dig deep into the how and why and when.

In the first Lekker Rugby Pod episode of 2025, Harry Jones and MW Welman delve into the Harry Index, a weekly ranking of the world's top rugby clubs. The Harry Index, created by Harry Jones, evaluates clubs based on a blend of subjective insights and objective metrics, providing a comprehensive view of the global rugby landscape. As South Africans continue to hold prominent positions both as players and coaches in these elite clubs, Harry and MW explore whether this widespread influence might come at a cost to the Springboks' World Cup aspirations.