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
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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
Ireland - less pro rugby contracts than seats in parliament
France - pro rugby clubs stacked on top of more pro rugby clubs
SA - every pro rugby club on the planet is a South African club
France - pro rugby clubs stacked on top of more pro rugby clubs
SA - every pro rugby club on the planet is a South African club
One of my hottest takes is I strongly disagree with the ‘there’s too many games’ argument
Maybe some top internationals are playing too many games and need to managed on an individual basis, but club sides in the URC at least need way more games in my opinion. 11 home games a year is nothing
Maybe some top internationals are playing too many games and need to managed on an individual basis, but club sides in the URC at least need way more games in my opinion. 11 home games a year is nothing
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Ireland - less pro rugby contracts than seats in parliament
France - pro rugby clubs stacked on top of more pro rugby clubs
SA - every pro rugby club on the planet is a South African club
France - pro rugby clubs stacked on top of more pro rugby clubs
SA - every pro rugby club on the planet is a South African club
Cheslin Arendse, your nemesis:
February 11, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Cheslin Arendse, your nemesis:
Sure, I’ll watch The Office again.
February 10, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Sure, I’ll watch The Office again.
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Podcast episode to be recorded this evening with @joshgardner.bsky.social . Furnish us with #SHITGOOD nominations in the replies
February 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Podcast episode to be recorded this evening with @joshgardner.bsky.social . Furnish us with #SHITGOOD nominations in the replies
Manie with the left foot, right foot combo for a late winner.
February 9, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Manie with the left foot, right foot combo for a late winner.
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Ella McCay is good and only me & the French understand this.
www.worldofreel.com/blog/2026/2/...
www.worldofreel.com/blog/2026/2/...
‘Ella McCay’ Met With RAVES in France: “Masterpiece!” — World of Reel
French critics have completely been taken by “Ella McCay,” which is getting near-unanimous raves over there.
www.worldofreel.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Ella McCay is good and only me & the French understand this.
www.worldofreel.com/blog/2026/2/...
www.worldofreel.com/blog/2026/2/...
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England had stolen Ireland’s chair, turned it around like a cool guy and ordered a bottle of Merlot.
France went to the bathroom and Ireland thought they could steal their place but France gave them the look and Ireland don’t want any problems.
New Zealand is busy on Tinder looking for a new coach
France went to the bathroom and Ireland thought they could steal their place but France gave them the look and Ireland don’t want any problems.
New Zealand is busy on Tinder looking for a new coach
February 8, 2026 at 4:14 PM
England had stolen Ireland’s chair, turned it around like a cool guy and ordered a bottle of Merlot.
France went to the bathroom and Ireland thought they could steal their place but France gave them the look and Ireland don’t want any problems.
New Zealand is busy on Tinder looking for a new coach
France went to the bathroom and Ireland thought they could steal their place but France gave them the look and Ireland don’t want any problems.
New Zealand is busy on Tinder looking for a new coach
ROG shoots his shot.
And misses.
And misses.
February 8, 2026 at 8:57 AM
ROG shoots his shot.
And misses.
And misses.
Ban rolling the ball at the back of the ruck with your hand.
February 7, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Ban rolling the ball at the back of the ruck with your hand.
Damn. What are they feeding these Welsh lads? Water and iceberg lettuce?
February 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Damn. What are they feeding these Welsh lads? Water and iceberg lettuce?
Franco Smith pay bump incoming?
February 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Franco Smith pay bump incoming?
My theory that the Italy scrum is secretly the second best in the world is look more true after that half.
February 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
My theory that the Italy scrum is secretly the second best in the world is look more true after that half.
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Steve Tandy’s stocks rising like gold right now.
February 7, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Steve Tandy’s stocks rising like gold right now.
French afters at Berghain?
February 7, 2026 at 4:44 AM
French afters at Berghain?
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Fucking dreadful at using this platform to promote my actual work, but this was a fun one to round off our most recent series of My Guitars & Me.
Yvette is a legend and a monster guitar player.
youtu.be/gnKURiPhU0w?...
Yvette is a legend and a monster guitar player.
youtu.be/gnKURiPhU0w?...
Yvette Young reveals her brand new Ibanez signature model | My Guitars & Me S3E6
YouTube video by Guitar
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Fucking dreadful at using this platform to promote my actual work, but this was a fun one to round off our most recent series of My Guitars & Me.
Yvette is a legend and a monster guitar player.
youtu.be/gnKURiPhU0w?...
Yvette is a legend and a monster guitar player.
youtu.be/gnKURiPhU0w?...
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Tough dilemma for Ireland going forward.
Against the top 5 (🇿🇦 🏴 🇳🇿 🇫🇷) since RWC 2023:
Played: 10
Won: 3
Lost: 7 m
Do you stick to the kick-pressure, low phase count game that you might not have the cattle for
Or go back to the high possession game that teams seem to have largely figured out?
Against the top 5 (🇿🇦 🏴 🇳🇿 🇫🇷) since RWC 2023:
Played: 10
Won: 3
Lost: 7 m
Do you stick to the kick-pressure, low phase count game that you might not have the cattle for
Or go back to the high possession game that teams seem to have largely figured out?
February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Tough dilemma for Ireland going forward.
Against the top 5 (🇿🇦 🏴 🇳🇿 🇫🇷) since RWC 2023:
Played: 10
Won: 3
Lost: 7 m
Do you stick to the kick-pressure, low phase count game that you might not have the cattle for
Or go back to the high possession game that teams seem to have largely figured out?
Against the top 5 (🇿🇦 🏴 🇳🇿 🇫🇷) since RWC 2023:
Played: 10
Won: 3
Lost: 7 m
Do you stick to the kick-pressure, low phase count game that you might not have the cattle for
Or go back to the high possession game that teams seem to have largely figured out?
Here, eat this bowl of dry dust.
February 6, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Here, eat this bowl of dry dust.
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I've had to see this so now you do too sorry
February 4, 2026 at 10:48 AM
I've had to see this so now you do too sorry
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the return of @joshgardner.bsky.social brings some #SixNations preview action, and far too much time spent somehow talking about Mike Patton
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www.patreon.com/posts/436-ab...
436: Aberdare Taxi Queue | Blood & Mud
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February 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
the return of @joshgardner.bsky.social brings some #SixNations preview action, and far too much time spent somehow talking about Mike Patton
www.patreon.com/posts/436-ab...
www.patreon.com/posts/436-ab...
As a soccer denier, this is like magic to me.
February 4, 2026 at 5:29 AM
As a soccer denier, this is like magic to me.
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Pod is to be recorded with @joshgardner.bsky.social in a bit, why not help us along with some #SHITGOOD offerings in the replies below...
February 3, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Pod is to be recorded with @joshgardner.bsky.social in a bit, why not help us along with some #SHITGOOD offerings in the replies below...
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Happy New Year!
Ep.1 of the all new 8/9 Rugby is LIVE and out there, with the great @charliemorgan.bsky.social joining @bmcsport.bsky.social for a first look at the #SixNations for 2026
On the 8/9 YouTube + pods everywhere
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jo2...
Ep.1 of the all new 8/9 Rugby is LIVE and out there, with the great @charliemorgan.bsky.social joining @bmcsport.bsky.social for a first look at the #SixNations for 2026
On the 8/9 YouTube + pods everywhere
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jo2...
Six Nations: “Lads, it’s Spurs…” | 8/9 Rugby with Charlie Morgan
YouTube video by 8/9 Rugby
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Happy New Year!
Ep.1 of the all new 8/9 Rugby is LIVE and out there, with the great @charliemorgan.bsky.social joining @bmcsport.bsky.social for a first look at the #SixNations for 2026
On the 8/9 YouTube + pods everywhere
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jo2...
Ep.1 of the all new 8/9 Rugby is LIVE and out there, with the great @charliemorgan.bsky.social joining @bmcsport.bsky.social for a first look at the #SixNations for 2026
On the 8/9 YouTube + pods everywhere
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jo2...