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THE AFTERMATCH
Come for the rugby, stay for The Aftermatch. Join Stephen Donald & Kirstie Stanway every week for the best unfiltered stories, fresh perspectives and unique insights into rugby union.
Episodes
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“All Blacks Team Reaction, Do the Boks need a cricket score? Breaking down every round four match.”
0:00 - Intro: the triple-dose week, and the All Blacks team named for Scotland 0:23 - Beav's reaction: "I actually love the team" 0:56 - Every game on this…
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BEAVER'S BUNKER: Analysing Finn Russell's brilliance
0:00 - Intro: a double Beaver's Bunker with Platinum Homes 0:20 - Why Finn Russell is worth watching 1:07 - Kirst's Damian McKenzie dig: "now you consider him…
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“Nations Championship preview: all the maths, the kingmakers, and our picks for who makes the final.”
0:00 - Intro: the Platinum Homes Blueprint for the Nations Championship0:44 - Beav the sceptic, now lured in by the competition1:14 - Both teams could go…
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Leicester Fainga’anuku is officially a hybrid player! Kirst was right about Damian McKenzie. Plus the 36-man squad and Northland’s NPC final run.”
0:00 - Intro: Rennie names his 36-man end-of-year tour squad0:16 - Beav on the depth built since South Africa0:48 - Who's the unluckiest player to miss…
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Vintage Beauden Barrett, overreacting to D-Mac at 10 & Northland’s fairytale run to the NPC final!
0:00 - Vintage Beauden Barrett in Sydney0:46 - Why everyone's happy for Barrett after a tricky year1:27 - Rating the performance2:14 - Beav's first day out at…
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All Blacks at an 8? How good can D-Mac be, plus Tana Umaga’s fiery spray Beav witnessed!
00:00 – Bledisloe Cup: All Blacks Smash The Wallabies01:55 – All Blacks Rate Their 50-Point Performance03:49 – Rating The All Blacks: An Eight Out Of Ten?05:23…
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Beaver's Bunker: breaking down Australia's win over the Boks, & the blueprint to stop them.
0:00 - Breaking down the Wallabies' win over the Springboks2:00 - The McReight–Wilson one-two punch off the line out3:23 - Harry Wilson's X-factor and…
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Bledisloe Cup preview! The All Blacks just got scarier, why the Wallabies are dangerous, who makes the 23's & win fishing gear!
00:00 – Bledisloe Cup Is Finally Here00:48 – All Blacks Squad: Two Huge Returns02:07 – The Barrett Brothers Back Together02:35 – Shannon Frizell: Man Amongst…
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Boks vs Wallabies preview, Handre Pollard's near miss and the Ma'a Nonu haka moment, and a
00:47 - Beav's back in the comments section1:58 - Bushbuck Moment debate: Fitzpatrick vs the Ma'a Nonu haka3:12 - Betty's comment: the moment that choked up…
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Humbled but confident: Full series review, Marx, Ardie & the moment that said it all.
0:00 - Intro: the postmortem, and why this was the greatest series ever0:50 - The rivalry's return after 30 years, and how it delivered2:44 - Award #1: Best…
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Review or post-mortem? A Springboks masterclass & why small wingers are more dangerous than ever!
00:00 – Springboks Make Us Eat Humble Pie01:30 – What Was Going On With The Technology?!03:05 – Springboks Set The Standard04:57 – Kurt-Lee Arendse: The Small…
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"Beaver's Bunker: your questions answered, Ardie's cult status, and that scrum on another planet."
0:00 - Beav back in New Zealand1:05 - Bigger than a Lions series? Reflecting on the tour1:25 - Could New Zealand match this atmosphere in 4 years?2:01 - The…
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Was this better than a Lions series? Give the Boks their flowers, Marx has swagger, & the north is happy these 2 meet in the RWC Quarters
0:00 - Beav back in New Zealand1:05 - Bigger than a Lions series? Reflecting on the tour1:25 - Could New Zealand match this atmosphere in 4 years?2:01 - The…
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"Previewing the Soweto decider: keys to victory, and why SA is tougher than the World Cup."
0:00 - Intro: double (maybe triple) episode week0:38 - Beav's Bunker note: catch last week's on Sky Sport NZ1:59 - How tough is it to win in South Africa?3:05…
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Lima Sopoaga live from safari, that huge scrum, and George Bower's 'give me the herbs' speech!
0:00 - Reflecting on the win: relentless Boks, but composure held0:19 - The scrum that won the game0:53 - George Bower's "give me the herbs" team talk1:36 -…
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ALL BLACKS & SPRINGBOKS TEAM REACTION
Fabian will take it to the Boks, we need Sasha, Moorby & the 3 fullbacks & Ardie for player of the series?
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Rassie's mind games, Boks' 'new Dan Carter', Jordie to win it & the biggest game of Ardie's career?
0:00 - 3 from 3 on tour, test one is here0:40 - South African braai vs Kiwi calamari1:50 - The mind games: Rennie's honesty vs Rassie's tactics3:04 - Rassie…
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CONRAD SMITH JOINS THE AFTERMATCH! "Bakkies Botha pinned me down, the brought me a beer." Yarns for days with Conrad.
0:00 - Intro: Conrad Smith joins the Greatest Rivalry series1:40 - Preparing mentally for a week against the Boks4:55 - His first taste of an All Blacks–Boks…
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WARNING: A street fight is coming!
1:18 - "It's always gonna turn into a street fight"3:05 - Leroy Carter and Peter Lakai4:09 - The young Ardie Savea comparison4:30 - The (three) lessons learned…
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BEAVER'S BUNKER - Beav analyzes the Spingboks tries from their Wellington win.
Rennie and Rassie will watch these clips!
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"Israel Dagg on the OG bomb squad, the Springbok match winner, and going rogue on Graham Henry!"
0:00 - Israel Dagg joins the Greatest Rivalry series0:26 - Why his best rugby came against the Springboks1:56 - His first test against the Boks & the wing swap…
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Sam Cane on convincing yourself your body is going to be destroyed!
Sam Cane on Cheslin's ridiculous training feats, relentless du Toit, & Dane Coles baiting Boks fans!
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All Blacks ratings, why peak D-Mac is back & Richie Mo'unga could now be on the tour!
00:00 – Are the Fox's the most succerssful sporting family?02:16 – We Rate The All Blacks in Win Over Ireland07:05 – Patty Tuipulotu's Career & Comeback…
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Jordie & Reiko Know Ireland's Secrets, Is Will Jordan the GOAT Winger? Beav Names His AB's Starters.
00:00 Welcome & All Blacks vs Italy Rating02:16 Will Jordan Breaks the All-Time Try Record06:33 Ranking the Greatest Finishers in World Rugby09:21 Game Recap…
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Kirst & Beav review test one vs a brilliant France side — and Beav hands out his ratings!
0:00 - Intro & Welcome0:23 - Rennie's All Blacks — First Impressions1:18 - Hurricanes DNA in the All Blacks2:25 - Beav hands out his ratings3:50 - Bushbuck…
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Kirst & Beav preview the All Blacks vs a dangerous France & does Beav's starting XV have surprises?
0:30 - Test Week One — The New Era Begins!2:02 - Christchurch & The French Are Coming2:45 - New Coach, New Captain — Rennie & Ardie4:25 - Ardie's Incredible…
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Kirst & Beav review the Super Rugby Final, was that the greatest finals performance we've ever seen?
0:00 - Intro & Beav's Welfare Check2:15 - Bushbuck Moment of the Final — Ruben Love4:27 - The Wellington Atmosphere & Pre-Match Show6:49 - Weather Chaos & The…
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BEAVER'S BUNKER - Can Beav make rucks sexy?
00:01 We are talking ruck speed...good luck making this sexy!00:55 Tupou Vaa'i, 6'7 but can get low!02:14 The king of all kings Du'Plessis Kirifi02:55 Chop…
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Best final in 30 years? Plus 2 stars who could play their way into All Black honours!
0:00 Welcome to the Dream Final0:54 The Greatest Finals of the Last 30 Years2:12 Over 60 points scored?3:16 Weather Watch for Saturday Night4:15 BUSHBUCK…
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Tony Brown mind games? Do the Blues have two big games in them? Brodie & Rennie thrown in Japan!
00:35 Is the Tony Brown hiring NZR mind games? 02:05 Could Rassie ever coach another international team?03:35 Dave Rennie and Brodie Retalick get thrown around…
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BEAVER'S BUNKER EP4 - Cam Roigard deep dive! Beav breaks down the most dangerous halfback in Super!
01:00 The threat of him. Drawing defenders & analysing try v Crusaders.01:44 Taking the line on. Analysing 2nd try v Crusaders.02:22 Why he attracts…
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CRUSADERS v BLUES PLAYOFF PREVIEW! Do the Blues fear the Crusaders?
00:01 3 v 4 at the best stadium in the country01:00 The Bluesd arer definitely in with a chance03:30 Who's 100th is it this time?!04:40 High ball in play from…
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CHIEFS v REDS PLAYOFF PREVIEW! It's the final game that counts!
00:33 Just look at the names on the Reds team sheet02:30 It's the battle of the loosies04:20 The Chiefs will look at each other and know...
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HURRICANES v BRUMBIES PLAYOFF PREVIEW! History and the weather are on the Brumbies side.
00:27 History is on the Brumbies side02:20 The Brumbies forwards need to slow them down03:05 Lonergan is the key04:45 Rain, wind and the pressure of finals…
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Super Rugby Finals Preview
01:26 Christian Cullen, Zinzan Brooke & Jonah the GOATS of Super Rugby05:00 BUSHBUCK Moment is Moana & we hope they are back next year07:05 Hurricanes v…
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BEAVERS BUNKER - We love some set-pice attack!
00:41 Chiefs brilliance and he doesn't even touch the ball!03:30 If you're talking attack you have to watch the Hurricanes06:48 Mid-field scrum is the best…
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All Blacks 2nd Fives Head 2 Head, All Blacks team naming competition, & Big Ben's epic career!
00:00 Beav's back in the comments and people want that prize pack!01:23 This is the potential first All Blacks team of 202604:45 Kirst & Beav H2H picking top…
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"It's impossible to pick the first All Blacks team" + AB's 10's head to head
00:00 Team kit memo01:30 What do AB's 10's need to work on?05:16 What 10 is the best game manager?07:20 Counter attack was nonexistent last year, 2 tries off…
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The All Black trials start now! 6 weeks until Dave Rennie picks his 1st All Black team + Leicester Faingaʻanuku is the bench!
00:00 Beav is in the comments!03:28 This is when Dave Rennie locks in All Black spots10:10 Leicester Faingaʻanuku guaranteed in the AB's 2316:22 The Crusaders…
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How are the All Blacks tracking 2 months before the tour?
00:01 Beav jumped into the comment section and is shook04:03 The Greatest Rivalry health check11:30 The BUSHBUCK moment with a no8 banana kick13:40 Which team…
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No party police means the best weekend on the rugby calendar, Leicester Fainga'anuku the next Kwagga? Fehe lost count of how many tries! Plus the Finals run home
00:01 Tall tales from one of the great rugby weekends07:09 BUSHBUCK Moment - Israel Leota takes flight10:42 Leicester Fainga'anuku the All Blacks hybrid?13:46…
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Is this how the All Blacks can beat the Springboks? + Adidas would love a German All Black!
0:40 The dramatic finish in Hamilton02:38 The impact of Wallace Sititi08:22 Leroy Carter still has the magic10:20 This was the game of the season12:10 Can the…
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The Canes look unbeatable, but Chiefs loom. Mehrts flips the bird & you can't go anywhere with Cully
00:00 The Hurricanes are unplayable03:18 Love v Beauden The battle at 1005:05 Who has the better 9,10,12 combination?06:28 Beav is convinced by Fehe!08:30…
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Never forget the epic Bulls v Sharks Super 14 Final + Samipeni the biggest hitter in NZ? Can Quinn get even better? And it's 50 up for The Aftermatch!
00:00 It's 50 up for The Aftermatch01:54 BUSHBUCK moment - Samipeni left Beav shook03:26 Is there anyone who hits bigger?04:40 Chiefs v Tahs breakdown06:02 Can…
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Listen to this if you want to play 9 or 10!
Can Fehe & the Canes can be stopped? Plus Super Rugby Round 7 wrap, and as requested Beav breaks down the 9 & 10 relationship.
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The best prop chat you will hear ever!
00:00 Beav's Aftermatch with Conrad Smith00:49 The 90's, Zinzan Brooke, Jonah, Mehrts...01:49 That Hurricanes try03:48 The Canes & Cam Roigard will win05:00…
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Was England v France the greatest game of all time? How the All Blacks beat the North + Super Rugby wrap up.
00:00 Was England v France the Greatest Game of All Time02:59 Ramos's Nerve and Precision06:14 The Global Rugby Season Debate08:48 High Tempo Game…
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Will Dave Rennie be ready to do battle with Rassie? Plus Super Rugby round 4 wrap up.
00:00 Beav takes Dunedin00:41 Aaron Smith is in our comments02:12 Are South Africans nervous or is Dave Rennie behind the 8 ball?04:49 BUSHBUCK Moment, that…
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A Crusaders v Reds final? Will D-Mac win it for the Chiefs? And Josh Lord could play in the NBA!
00:00 - A weekend of upsets...not great for the Kiwis02:00 - Try of the year contenders aplenty04:00 - The Bush Buck moment: Has to be a Crusader06:00 -…
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Will Beav get his wish with Roigard at 10? Could the Crusaders be 0-3? We unpack Super Rugby Rd2
00:00 The legend that is Jeff McTainsh is here01:18 Brumbies' make history and Crusaders could be 0-303:18 How good is Lonegan, Muirhead, and add Cale to your…
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Torian Barnes & Jerome Kaino, The Jonah's are back & legend Christian Cullen
Chapters00:00 BLues v Chiefs at the Garden04:41 It's Round One but there's so much at stake05:19 Torian Barnes bigger than Jerome Kaino?06:32 The Jonah Awards…
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"Jamie Joseph makes you believe" + Tangitau will play the Springboks in 2026
00:00Cam Millers BUSHBUCK Redemption02:57Match Winners: Chiefs vs Crusaders05:29How Jamie Joseph instills confidence in his players08:34Stand outs from Super…
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Super Rugby Preview 2: Canes Razzle or Stacked Blues…Or Suaalii?
00:00 Hurricanes are the team to watch05:26 Blues are stacked and are scary11:29 Moana's Resilience Without Ardie18:03 Waratahs and Their New Signings21:37…
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Super Rugby Preview 1: New All Blacks Coach - Clean Slate Season
00:00 Everyone needs to impress the new Al Blacks coach01:53 Offseason Changes and New Beginnings03:12 Crusaders: Surely not again10:03 Chiefs: Is this a must…
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AFTERMATCH XMAS WISHLIST - Camps Bay Shark Diving for Kirst? The Big 5 & some good rugby!
All I want for Christmas is...
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What do All Blacks really get up to in the off-season?
These are the stories we want Beav!
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All Blacks 2015 v Springboks 2023 - Aftermatch Debate!
It's time to give the people what they want. Be kind to Beav in the comments!
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How many All Blacks & Springboks make Beav's World XV?
Chapters00:00 What is Beav's selection based on?02:48 Beav's analysis...does it stack up?05:38 It's all about influence08:29 Final Thoughts on the World XV…