{"podcast":{"title":"The Lekker Rugby Pod!","slug":"the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520","podcast_index_feed_id":6941520,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f721ca94/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mw-welman8","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41361869/41361869-1779714647965-8b9ca5ef2d4b7.jpg","author":"Harry Jones and MW Welman","episode_count":211,"summary":"The ever-curious MW Welman and globetrotting rugby poet Harry Jones explore the people, ideas and moments shaping South African rugby and the world game. From in-depth discussions about the Springboks to detailed match analysis, this podcast offers expert previews and reviews of both local and international matches. We also explore the wider world of rugby, covering everything from player stories to the latest news and trends. Whether you're a seasoned rugby enthusiast or just discovering the sport, there's something here for everyone. Tune in and enjoy engaging conversations that celebrate th","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 159: What Really Wins Rugby Matches? | Lekker Rugby Pod with Sam Larner","slug":"episode-159-what-really-wins-rugby-matches-lekker-rugby-pod-with-sam-larner","published_at":"2026-03-18T19:30:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episode-159-what-really-wins-rugby-matches-lekker-rugby-pod-with-sam-larner","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mw-welman8/episodes/Episode-159-What-Really-Wins-Rugby-Matches---Lekker-Rugby-Pod-with-Sam-Larner-e3gku87","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f721ca94/podcast/play/117126855/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-18%2F420291641-44100-2-12b1b8e24546.mp3","summary":"Modern rugby looks different. More kicks, more broken play, more tries. Yet kicking is still treated as a mistake. In Episode 159, Harry Jones speaks to analyst and author Sam Larner ( Attacking the Space ) about how the modern game actually works, and why so many people misread it. The common view is simple: keep the ball, build pressure, avoid kicking. The reality is more complicated. The best teams kick more, not less, and they do it for a reason. This conversation breaks down how kicking controls territory, reduces risk and creates pressure, and why possession often matters less than how a possession ends. France, Ireland and England approach this differently, but the pattern is consistent once you know what to look for. This is not a match recap. It is a clearer way of seeing rugby.","meta_description":"Modern rugby looks different. More kicks, more broken play, more tries. Yet kicking is still treated as a mistake. In Episode 159, Harry Jones speaks to a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3264,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episodes/episode-159-what-really-wins-rugby-matches-lekker-rugby-pod-with-sam-larner/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episode-159-what-really-wins-rugby-matches-lekker-rugby-pod-with-sam-larner.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}