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Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor Matfield
All Black Legend Sir John Kirwan and Springbok Legend Victor Matfield go head to head on all things rugby just as you'd expect an All Black Winger and a South African Forward to do battle. Bringing in their friends and rivals from all over the Rugby world for a truly Global perspective. Refereeing in the middle is NZ media legend Ric Salizzo . And as all of them are well in the second half of their lives, Sir JK has some well meaning wellness advice to help them extend their lives and therefore…
Episodes
- Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor Matfield
JK & Victor React to Controversial Bok Team & Super Rugby's Future Secured?
Rassie has picked six uncapped bolters, and Etzebeth, Kolbe and Pollard are all out injured. JK and Victor go head to head on the controversial Springbok…
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Are the All Blacks Back on Top? Victor & JK Debate
The All Blacks have swept the Bledisloe Cup, but are they the best team in the world again? Sir John Kirwan and Springbok great Victor Matfield break down the…
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Has Rennie Fixed the All Blacks? JK & Victor React to Bledisloe Blowout!
Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down the All Blacks' first Test since the Springbok series, and it was a statement. New Zealand scored seven tries to…
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Sean Fitzpatrick & Daley Thompson on Winning Without Sacrifice
All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick sits down with the world's greatest athlete, two-time Olympic decathlon champion Daley Thompson, in this episode of Winning…
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The All Blacks Players Under Pressure For the Bledisloe Cup
Bledisloe week is here, and John Kirwan and Victor Matfield are naming the All Blacks who need to stand up against the Wallabies this weekend. With the Cup on…
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South Africa Shocked By 11-Man Wallabies... What Went Wrong?
Australia led the world champions 42–17 with 15 minutes to go. Then four yellow cards, a penalty try and a Springbok scrum onslaught turned Perth into chaos -…
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Springboks Celebrate Series Victory in the USA — the Game Victor said was just an Exhibition
Victor and JK dissect the Baltimore finale with very different emotions. JK isn’t happy with the referee, while Victor is happy with just about everything!…
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Victor Claims South Africa’s Series Victory Before the USA Finale
JK is back in green and gold as South Africa take a 2–1 series lead following their victory in Soweto. Victor declares the series won now that the South…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldBoks Strike Back: How South Africa Saved the Series vs. All Blacks
The Springboks hit back. South Africa beat the All Blacks 33-26 at DHL Stadium in Cape Town to level Rugby's Greatest Rivalry at 1-1. Sir John Kirwan and…
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Springbok & All Black Fans Collide Before Second Test!
JK and Victor are off the leash, so we've handed the mics to the fans. A special edition of Rugby Rivals pits two rugby podcasts against each other ahead of…
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Will South Africa Bounce Back? JK & Victor Matfield on Ellis Park "Hiding!"
The All Blacks have taken first blood in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - five tries to one, the biggest All Blacks win ever at the ground, the end of a 12-Test…
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Where Are The Crowds? Why so many empty seats?
The All Blacks are three from three in South Africa. 142 points scored, 40 conceded - but what have we actually learned? With the first Test at Ellis Park just…
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All Blacks Survive Stormers Scare, Boks Edge Argentina Thriller!
The All Blacks kicked off their South Africa tour with a scrappy, ill-disciplined 38-21 win over the Stormers in Cape Town —\- surviving three yellow cards and…
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Rivals S02 Ep20b (Team Room 2)
Victor outlines the tactics he'd use to beat the All Blacks and JK counters with his cunning plan to beat South Africa.
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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Is Here! Boks vs. All Blacks Predictions
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry is here - and Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield are making their calls. Thirty years on from the Incomparables, the All Blacks are…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldAll Blacks & Springboks Squads REVEALED: The Shock Selections
Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield react to Dave Rennie's 44-man All Blacks squad for the Greatest Rivalry Tour of South Africa and Rassie Erasmus' 43-man…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldAll Blacks Run Riot & The Boks Stay Perfect!
The All Blacks ran riot at Eden Park! Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down a massive weekend of Nations Championship rugby - starting with New…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldDid Scotland Just Expose The Springboks?! Will Jordan Makes History!
The world champions got a fright! Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan break down a wild weekend of Nations Championship rugby - starting with the Springboks…
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Rennie's New All Blacks & Rassie's Ruthless Springboks | Nations Championship Reaction
Is this the new age of rugby? Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield react to the opening weekend of the inaugural Nations Championship. The All Blacks edged…
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"Sir John Kirwan REACTS: Dave Rennie's FIRST All Blacks Team Named! | Rivals Special"
Dave Rennie has named his first ever All Blacks squad, and it's a massive one — the test against France kicks off this Saturday. Sir John Kirwan joins Rivals…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldThe Weekend That Decides #1 in World Rugby?
This weekend, world rugby gets serious. The All Blacks face France and the Springboks take on England - and with the world rankings tighter than ever, both…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldAll Blacks Squad Shock! Bulls Disappointment & Boks Season Begins
The All Blacks squad has been named... and JK and Victor have some thoughts. Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down the selections, debate who deserved…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldRugby Finals Week: URC & Super Rugby Predictions
Finals week is here - and Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan are breaking down both the URC Final and the Super Rugby Pacific Final with their picks…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldJK and Victor Clash Over Tony Brown’s All Blacks Return
Tony Brown is BACK with the All Blacks… but should New Zealand rugby be looking wider than just coaches? In this week’s Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor Matfield go…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldJohn Kirwan & Victor Matfield Reveal The Greatest Game They Ever Played
What happens when two rugby legends reveal the one game they’ll never forget? In this special bonus episode of Rugby Rivals, Sir John Kirwan and Victor…
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Sacha OUT for the Boks?! URC Semis + Super Rugby Playoffs | Remembering Jonah
JK and Victor are back to break down a massive week in world rugby. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu limps off scoring a try against Cardiff — and the prognosis isn't…
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JJK and Victor react to Champions Cup thrashing!
JK and Victor are back — and this week's Champions Cup served up chaos. Bordeaux dismantled Leinster, and we're breaking down exactly why defensive structure…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldWhy The Boks Are in Camp & Richie Mo'Unga Will Be on The Rivalry Tour + Champion's Cup Predictions!
We are back for a brand new season of Rugby Rivals, with Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield. JK and Victor open with a personal tribute to Scott Hastings, the…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldIs the Six Nations the Best Rugby Competition on the Planet?
The Six Nations is done. And if you watched it, you'll know it was something special. JK, Victor Matfield and Andrew Trimble are back to break down what was…
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England and France need more South Africans ?!
France and England were supposed to be the heavyweights of this year's Six Nations... so what on earth happened this weekend? Sir John Kirwan and Victor…
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JK & Victor REACT to Dave Rennie as New All Blacks Coach!
Dave Rennie is the new All Blacks head coach — and the rugby world is reacting. On this episode of Rugby Rivals, Sir John Kirwan (All Blacks legend) and Victor…
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Ireland back on top! Should Someone Be Relegated?!
Ireland go to Twickenham… and suddenly everything changes. Just weeks after talk of “crisis,” Ireland deliver a world-class performance against England. So…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldEngland Exposed? Scotland Run Riot | Six Nations Verdict
Was this just a loss — or a reality check? Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan dissect a Six Nations weekend that sent shockwaves through the tournament…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldIreland’s 'Golden Era' Ending? France Delivers a Reality Check - Rugby Rivals
Rugby Rivals is BACK - with a recap for all the Six Nations action over the weekend. Sir John Kirwan, Victor Matfield, Andrew Trimble and producer Ric Salizzo…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldWho’s the Next All Blacks Coach? JK & Victor Debate! (Special Episode)
In this special episode of Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor break down the shock decision to move on from Scott “Razor” Robertson as All Blacks coach -…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldThe Rivals Awards Show: Best, Worst & Most WTF Moments of 2025
It’s our final episode of the year, and we’re sending 2025 off with The Rivals Awards Show, breaking down the Best, Worst and Most WTF Moments from…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldWhat’s Really Wrong With the All Blacks? Springboks’ Red Card Problem & More!
We're back for another big episode of Rugby Rivals. John Kirwan tries to make sense of the All Blacks’ latest stumble… Victor can’t get…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldBoks Show Why They’re #1 & Damian McKenzie’s Game-Saving Heroics
The Springboks reminded everyone why they’re the best in the world - overcoming France in Paris with only 14 men. Meanwhile, Damian McKenzie delivers…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldWho Ruined the Chicago Test?! Beware France & Scotland This Weekend!
The Northern Tour served up another weekend of drama - starting with Tadhg Beirne's red card. Did the call ruin the match, or was it the right decision? JK…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldLet the North vs. South Battle Begin!
The Northern Hemisphere tour has officially kicked off, and the North vs. South rivalry is alive and well. Australia opened their campaign with a narrow win…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldSpringboks are Back-to-Back Champions! TRC Wrap Up & Looking Ahead
The Rugby Championship is done and dusted - and the Springboks have gone back-to-back In this episode, Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down all the…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldHave Springboks Left All Blacks Behind?! Is TRC Going Back to South Africa?
In this week’s Rugby Rivals, JK, Victor Matfield, and Ric Salizzo return with a hard-hitting unpack of the latest Rugby Championship drama. They cast a…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldHuge Pressure on ABs for Bledisloe Cup & Women’s RWC Final Blockbuster
The pressure is mounting on the All Blacks as they prepare for the Bledisloe Cup — with fans and critics questioning whether they can deliver when it…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldHave Boks Derailed All Blacks Hopes? Razor’s Next Move & TRC is Anyone’s to Win!
The Rugby Championship has been blown wide open after the Springboks stunned the All Blacks in dramatic fashion. On this week’s Rugby Rivals, Sir John…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldABs & Boks Rivalry Intensifies! Will South Africa Bounce Back?
The Rugby Championship is heating up, and who better to break it down than All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan and Springbok great Victor Matfield? In this…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldCan the Boks Make History at Eden Park? Women’s RWC Action & Viewer Q&A!
The stage is set for one of the biggest rugby clashes since the World Cup Final, the All Blacks vs Springboks at Eden Park. In this week’s Rugby Rivals…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldHistoric Upset in Argentina! What Went Wrong for the All Blacks? Springboks Survive Scare
Round 2 of The Rugby Championship 2025 delivered absolute drama. Argentina stunned the All Blacks 29–23 in Buenos Aires, claiming their first ever home…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldSpringboks STUNNED! All Blacks Move to World #1 - Victor & JK React
Springboks are stunned by the Wallabies, the All Blacks rise to World #1, and the Rugby Championship is blown wide open. In Rivals Episode 13, Victor Matfield…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldBattle for Supremacy: JK, Victor & Trimby's Rugby Championship Predictions!
The Rugby Championship is here, and opening weekend is shaping up to be HUGE. 🏉 In this episode of Rugby Rivals, JK & Victor break down: Rugby Championship…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldAll Blacks Squad Reaction! Can They Topple the Boks, Aussies & Pumas? And... Were the Lions Overrated?
In this episode of Rugby Rivals, we break down the new-look All Blacks squad ahead of tjeor Rugby Championship campaign. Can this team topple the Springboks…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldWallabies’ Problem Isn’t the Ref… JK & Victor on Boks Squad, All Blacks Injury Woes
In this episode of Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor Matfield break down why the real issues facing the Wallabies run deeper than refereeing decisions, and what…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldIs Finn Russell the Best in the World? Aussie Rugby at a Crossroads & Why Everyone Hates Ireland
JK, Victor, and Andrew Trimble say the Wallabies have no chance against the Lions, and raise serious concerns about the future of union in Australia. We also…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldJK & Matfield Clash Over ABs, Springboks Form, Headbutt Red Card & Lions Test!
Are the Springboks in winning form - or are they proving disappointing vs Italy? Will the All Blacks be able to maintain their form against sides like Ireland…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldAnger Over TMO Debacle, Rassie’s Bomb Squad or Fart Squad? Wallabies "No Chance" vs. Lion
Debate: The TMO debacle has the rugby world fuming, and JK & Victor are leading the charge. We unpack all the action over the weekend - All Blacks vs. France…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldJim Hamilton: Is Henry Pollock the Next Ardie? JK & Victor CLASH Over Hybrid Players
We dive deep into the rise of 20-year-old flanker Henry Pollock, and ask is it fair to compare his skill-set to Ardie Savea? Jim gives his take on whether…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldWallabies Not Releasing Players?! Debating ABs Picks, DMac’s Form & Jake White’s Bulls!
The Wallabies refusing to release their top players for the British & Irish Lions’ tour games against Super Rugby teams... smart long game or a mistake?…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldJK’s All Blacks Tax Scheme, Springboks Selection Debate & Surprise ABs Bolter!
Sir John Kirwan has a radical idea to keep top talent like Richie Mo’unga in New Zealand... a tax scheme like the Irish! Victor Matfield isn’t…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldWho will be the best team in the world 2025 plus Irish star Andrew Trimble
In this episode of Rivals, Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan talk about the Bulls taking the win over the Sharks, JK gives his views on whether the Chiefs…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldGamesmanship/Cheating New big money comp plus special Guest Sean Fitzpatrick
In this episode of Rivals, Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan react to the viral penalty kick-off between the Sharks and Munster, Jaden Hendrikse's wink. Sean…
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor MatfieldRivals The First Episode
Instant replacement for Red Cards, fights over the bomb squad and love for the All Black Springbok rivalry. Plus Sir John Kirwan gets to meet NZ Rugby's…