Riaan Louw
@ringo26.bsky.social
I make YouTube videos about rugby.
2023, 2024, 2025 2CGDs winner of Most Valuable Saffa.
https://www.youtube.com/c/RiaanLouw
2023, 2024, 2025 2CGDs winner of Most Valuable Saffa.
https://www.youtube.com/c/RiaanLouw
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Riaan Louw
@ringo26.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Autumn Nations Series - Round 2 Review
YouTube video by Riaan Louw
youtu.be
AUTUMN NATIONS SERIES - Round 2 Review
The Rugby Update:
Now with even more Saffa smugness and lack of self-awareness.
No doubt I'll be brought back to earth 3mins into the URC in a few weeks.
Pls watch, like, sub, share and bear with me.
youtu.be/7G_u3scvGXU
The Rugby Update:
Now with even more Saffa smugness and lack of self-awareness.
No doubt I'll be brought back to earth 3mins into the URC in a few weeks.
Pls watch, like, sub, share and bear with me.
youtu.be/7G_u3scvGXU
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Our first episode of 2026 is here. Join me and @joshgardner.bsky.social as we bring all the energy of a Harlequins apology statement...
432: Tombola Of Nobodies | Blood & Mud
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January 5, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Our first episode of 2026 is here. Join me and @joshgardner.bsky.social as we bring all the energy of a Harlequins apology statement...
Sterkfontein dam. 7 years hence.
January 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Sterkfontein dam. 7 years hence.
Steelers through.
So this is what it feels like to make the playoffs by the skin of your arse.
So this is what it feels like to make the playoffs by the skin of your arse.
January 5, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Steelers through.
So this is what it feels like to make the playoffs by the skin of your arse.
So this is what it feels like to make the playoffs by the skin of your arse.
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Interested in people's views on how feasible a law that prevents building the caterpillar at back of ruck pre-box kick would be?
(This is not a hill I'm setting up to die on, just interested)
(This is not a hill I'm setting up to die on, just interested)
January 4, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Interested in people's views on how feasible a law that prevents building the caterpillar at back of ruck pre-box kick would be?
(This is not a hill I'm setting up to die on, just interested)
(This is not a hill I'm setting up to die on, just interested)
Sometimes the people shouldn’t have a voice.
January 4, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Sometimes the people shouldn’t have a voice.
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Team of the Year rolls on! Last year, Eben Etzebeth and Tadgh Beirne held down their usual spots in the side. Can either hold on this year?
youtu.be/259UP4TbjWs
youtu.be/259UP4TbjWs
The Second Row | Team of the Year 2025
YouTube video by Squidge Rugby
youtu.be
January 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Team of the Year rolls on! Last year, Eben Etzebeth and Tadgh Beirne held down their usual spots in the side. Can either hold on this year?
youtu.be/259UP4TbjWs
youtu.be/259UP4TbjWs
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Big match-ups galore in the north-south derby.
So much hinges on the packs. Unsurprising to see both coaches picking a 6-2 bench.
Stormers' Bomb Squad may be the difference.
Game management of SFM and Pollard also in the spotlight.
Looking forward to watching this one live!
So much hinges on the packs. Unsurprising to see both coaches picking a 6-2 bench.
Stormers' Bomb Squad may be the difference.
Game management of SFM and Pollard also in the spotlight.
Looking forward to watching this one live!
January 2, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Big match-ups galore in the north-south derby.
So much hinges on the packs. Unsurprising to see both coaches picking a 6-2 bench.
Stormers' Bomb Squad may be the difference.
Game management of SFM and Pollard also in the spotlight.
Looking forward to watching this one live!
So much hinges on the packs. Unsurprising to see both coaches picking a 6-2 bench.
Stormers' Bomb Squad may be the difference.
Game management of SFM and Pollard also in the spotlight.
Looking forward to watching this one live!
Biggest lesson from 2025:
You can just fuckin turn off ray-tracing and be happy again.
You can just fuckin turn off ray-tracing and be happy again.
December 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Biggest lesson from 2025:
You can just fuckin turn off ray-tracing and be happy again.
You can just fuckin turn off ray-tracing and be happy again.
Got a nice fever so, Myprodol New Year’s Eve!
December 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Got a nice fever so, Myprodol New Year’s Eve!
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2025 has been an incredible year for rugby, and as it comes to a close it's time for our eighth-annual Team of the Year.
Last year, Antoine Dupont wore nine and Marcus Smith sat at 10- Who makes our best halfbacks of 2025?
youtu.be/mWaWzxsDssU
Last year, Antoine Dupont wore nine and Marcus Smith sat at 10- Who makes our best halfbacks of 2025?
youtu.be/mWaWzxsDssU
The Halfbacks | Team of the Year 2025
YouTube video by Squidge Rugby
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
2025 has been an incredible year for rugby, and as it comes to a close it's time for our eighth-annual Team of the Year.
Last year, Antoine Dupont wore nine and Marcus Smith sat at 10- Who makes our best halfbacks of 2025?
youtu.be/mWaWzxsDssU
Last year, Antoine Dupont wore nine and Marcus Smith sat at 10- Who makes our best halfbacks of 2025?
youtu.be/mWaWzxsDssU
Every last bit of Xmas tat packed away. Where’s my freedom prize?
December 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Every last bit of Xmas tat packed away. Where’s my freedom prize?
I’m very thankful and all, but who the fuck is following these instructions?
December 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I’m very thankful and all, but who the fuck is following these instructions?
Having a trad xmas this year (forcing toddler shit through the bathtub drain hole)
December 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Having a trad xmas this year (forcing toddler shit through the bathtub drain hole)
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2025. An incredible year for rugby union. We count down every moment that made it special, silly, strange and so much more in our definitive celebration of the 288 Greatest Rugby Moments of 2025...
youtu.be/7hVloJg_FsE?...
youtu.be/7hVloJg_FsE?...
The 288 Greatest Rugby Moments of 2025
YouTube video by Squidge Rugby
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
2025. An incredible year for rugby union. We count down every moment that made it special, silly, strange and so much more in our definitive celebration of the 288 Greatest Rugby Moments of 2025...
youtu.be/7hVloJg_FsE?...
youtu.be/7hVloJg_FsE?...
Must be nice. Must be so fuckin’ nice.
December 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Must be nice. Must be so fuckin’ nice.
Happy Squidge moments of the year day to all who celebrate.
December 23, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Happy Squidge moments of the year day to all who celebrate.
Not using the entirety of your bench in the modern game should have you dragged in front of HR.
The Stormers have cracked the Bomb Squad code, as their 2nd half stats confirm.
Meanwhile, the Bulls have leaked twice as many points as they've scored in the 2nd stanza...
An analysis on the SA teams' benches and Bomb Squads for Rugby365
rugby365.com/tournaments/...
Meanwhile, the Bulls have leaked twice as many points as they've scored in the 2nd stanza...
An analysis on the SA teams' benches and Bomb Squads for Rugby365
rugby365.com/tournaments/...
Are struggling SA teams behind the Bomb Squad curve?
OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli takes a look at how the Bulls, Sharks and Lions have failed to live up to the second-half hype.
rugby365.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Not using the entirety of your bench in the modern game should have you dragged in front of HR.
Poor Stormers. Their first loss will be at home and so close to Xmas.
December 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Poor Stormers. Their first loss will be at home and so close to Xmas.
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South Africa piled up their highest score in women's ODIs during the ongoing series against Ireland.
With Ireland making 301 in reply, the match aggregate of 676 was the fourth-highest in women's ODIs 👏 srkl.in/63324BAVXZQ #SAvIRE
With Ireland making 301 in reply, the match aggregate of 676 was the fourth-highest in women's ODIs 👏 srkl.in/63324BAVXZQ #SAvIRE
December 17, 2025 at 9:09 AM
South Africa piled up their highest score in women's ODIs during the ongoing series against Ireland.
With Ireland making 301 in reply, the match aggregate of 676 was the fourth-highest in women's ODIs 👏 srkl.in/63324BAVXZQ #SAvIRE
With Ireland making 301 in reply, the match aggregate of 676 was the fourth-highest in women's ODIs 👏 srkl.in/63324BAVXZQ #SAvIRE
Sharks with the limited edition AS Roma look.
I’d love it if I wasn’t obligated to hate them.
I’d love it if I wasn’t obligated to hate them.
December 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Sharks with the limited edition AS Roma look.
I’d love it if I wasn’t obligated to hate them.
I’d love it if I wasn’t obligated to hate them.
Now I need Marx to come back to SA and we have a venom front row.
December 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Now I need Marx to come back to SA and we have a venom front row.
Get ready to learn Griffons, Kade Wolhuter.
Shambles today in Northampton.
Shambles today in Northampton.
December 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Get ready to learn Griffons, Kade Wolhuter.
Shambles today in Northampton.
Shambles today in Northampton.