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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 END OF SEASON REVIEW
Chapters00:00 The Aftermatch community01:17 Wales are on the right track05:18 All Blacks' Tactical Approach and Player Highlights11:50 All Blacks' Clinical…
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Can 14 Springboks beat Ireland?
00:00 Are Ireland the Springboks cryptonite?02:45 The Irish machine05:40 Can Beav name all the Springbok centurians?08:24 Where would you rather be? Dublin or…
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How did England beat the All Blacks?
0:00 A big thank you...6:00 The English can play9:00 Henry Pollock you love to hate him when you play against him12:00 Everybody hurts sometimes.15:00 Tough…
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Can this All Blacks team beat England?
0:00 A little bit of negativity around this team?3:00 Wallace the Brave9:00 This is the way to play14:00 Black Magic All Black of the week15:00 Looking Ahead…
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Is it Scotland's time to beat the All Blacks?
Kirst and Beav review the All Blacks v Ireland clash and look forward to this weekends blockbuster with a Scottish side who fancy their chances. But can they…
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The main differences between the Springboks & Ireland
Chapters00:00 Most exciting Northern Tours in years02:56 Top 3 countries in the world right now05:51 Ireland plays like a training run08:46 How the All Blacks…
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North v South | All Blacks, Springboks, Wallabies & Pumas Northern Tour predictions
Chapters00:18 Springboks Tour Predicitons02:17 Wallabies Tour Predictions03:58 All Blacks Tour Predictions07:46 NPC Final Southern Derby08:39 Greatest NPC…
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Is this the scariest/greatest Springbok tour itinerary ever?
Chapters00:00 The Anticipation of the Greatest Rivalry Tour01:49 Behaving yourself on tour as a Rugby Player08:27 What are the big 5? Beav's photo album10:27…
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The black plague & an All Blacks GOAT Grand Slam Team + Squad reaction.
Chapters00:00 Loving Leroy Carter02:49 End of Year Tour Squad reactions08:49 All Blacks XV and the future11:37 Grand Slam Rankings14:34 NPC & Heartland…
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Leroy Carter on debuting against the Springboks, Cheslin Kolbe & much more
The Aftermatch kicks off our "Aftermatch interviews" in style with All Blacks superstar Leroy Carter. We sit down with Leroy to chat about his rise through New…
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Springboks mission accomplished + Beav's Championship XV | Full TRC Review
Chapters00:00 Rassie's mission accomplished02:09 Celebrating Springboks Rugby Championship03:55 Rugby Championship Review09:35 Australia's Rising Trajectory…
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All Blacks TRC Review + Jordie & Quinn Tupaea the unlikely combo.
Chapters00:00 Quinn Tupaea the new AB's centre05:46 Lester Fainganuku's Return and Impact11:31 Leroy Carter's magic start17:23 Peter Lakai's First Start 19:26…
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Leicester is back! All Blacks team reaction + the same Springboks starting XV to win TRC?
Chapters00:00 All Blacks Team Announcement and Changes02:47 Quinn at 13 is a lot different than 12.05:30 Do we have the Squad Depth like the Boks?08:36 The…
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All Blacks v Wallabies | Cam Roigard is Antoine DuPont + how to unleash Joseph Suaalii
00:00 Eroni's Anthem Performance02:42 These are our wingers05:47 The Return of Cam Roigard08:35 All Blacks' Tactical Evolution11:27 Match Analysis: All Blacks…
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Sacha has arrived! The Springboks can get even better
Chapters00:00 Who wins The Rugby Championship03:02 The Rise of the New Springboks05:46 sacha feinberg-mngomezulu is The Future of Rugby08:51 Depth and Strategy…
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Can the Springboks reach perfection against the Pumas + the Ranfurly Shield's journey continues!
Chapters00:00 Can the Springboks get even better?02:48 Argentina can match them05:50 NPC is the greatest comp in the world08:38 Ranfurly Shield journey11:26…
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All Blacks v Wallabies Preview + the best Bledisloe yarns you'll hear!
Chapters00:00 Last weeks podcast looked better...02:50 Bledisloe Cup - The fastest Bledisloe05:44 Lomu, Eales and drinking from the Bledisloe08:26 The Key…
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The Aftermatch women's Rugby World Cup semifinal special with former Black Fern Chelsea Semple!
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Women's Rugby World Cup 03:05 Black Ferns Journey and Key Players 05:45 Analyzing Canada: The Upcoming Challenge 08:43 Moments…
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What makes the Springboks so scary ahead of the 2027 RWC + TRC predictions + more...
Chapters 00:00 Where has Damian Willemse been? 02:59 The Springboks luxury at 10 - Handre, Marnie or Sacha! 08:28 Siay Kolisi is special. 09:46 What's the…
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Beav rates the Sprinbgoks a perfect 10 - here's our full review of the All Blacks v Boks Test!!
Chapters 00:00 We wonder what the Boks Aftermatch was like... 01:04 Beav's Takeaways from the Test... 05:03 Where did it all start to unravel... 05:56…
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How things will be different for the Boks & the All Blacks in Wellington!
00:00 We must be doing something right00:27 What went wrong for the Boks05:09 Tactical Adjustments for Wellington11:21 It’s all about strategy for these…
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Full Eden Park Test Review including THAT Ardie Savea moment!
00:00 What an Atmosphere at the Garden of Eden!02:58 Game Analysis: Beav's notes from the game05:49 Player Performances and Key Moments08:37 Injuries and…
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We react to the All Blacks + Springboks teams - and there are a few areas to exploit!
We react to the All Blacks team including the big move for Simon Parker. We talk Rassie's not so surprising team. Beav talks match winners, the key players and…
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Here's how the Boks will break the Eden Park record!
Chapters 00:00 Do the Springboks make you nervous? 01:13 Here's how the Boks will break the Eden Park record! 04:57 Does Faf de Klerk play? 05:48 How do you…
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Here’s Beav’s blueprint to beat the Springboks at Eden Park
Chapters 00:00 Rugby's Biggest Week - the Boks are in town!! 03:10 The Eden Park record! 05:12 The Ardie Savea factor! 06:48 Beav and his biltong maker…
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Can Springboks win playing entertaining rugby - Stephen Donald thinks so!
Chapters 00:00 The Rugby Championship is the greatest competition! 01:19 The Wallabies are properly back!! 02:29 Handre Pollard is the most high pressure match…
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The uncomfortable feeling after an All Blacks loss - episode 28 of The Aftermatch
Chapters 00:00 The uncomfortable feeling after an All Blacks loss... 03:10 Where did the All Blacks let themselves down? 05:59 What's going on in the air?…
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Is this the All Blacks team to beat the Boks - we react to Razor's latest team!
In this episode, we talk about the All Blacks pack that keeps getting bigger, Simon Parker's debut, how close is this team to the side Razor will roll out…
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Beav and Liam Messam rate that All Blacks performance against Argentina in game 1 of the TRC!
Chapters 00:00 Game day in Argentina 04:25 We review the All Blacks performance 09:16 What's Beav really like on tour... 10:47 Our Black Magic All Black of the…
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Richie Mo, Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett will all play in the 2027 RWC final, here's how!
Chapters 00:00 The TRC is here, so what's Beav's sources saying... 02:51 The All Blacks number 1 side is... 07:43 When will Leroy Carter get an opportunity?…
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Kirst & Beav's instant reaction to the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad, including Leroy Carter and Simon Parker!
In this episode...we react to the All Blacks squad for The Rugby Championship, we talk about how Finlay Christie would feel about a recall, and what the new…
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Israel Dagg like you've never heard him before - bonus ep of The Aftermatch with Kirst & Beav
Chapters 00:00 Welcome to our special guest, Israel Dagg! 01:24 Izzy could have been a Black Cap! 03:03 The current player Izzy fan boys over... 05:10 Playing…
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What is the greatest All Blacks team of all time, 1996 or 2015?
In this episode we talk about 'that incident' to seal the Lions series, how did the Wallabies get so much improvement in the space of 7 days, the greatest…
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Why Richie Mo'unga rings Ronan O'Gara after every title win!
In this bonus episode we catch up with the legend Ronan O'Gara on all things Lions, Andy Farrell's style, the Wallaby who could make a difference and the most…
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Will Jordan will crack 100 test tries, Finn Russell is the best 10 & smuggling a rooster into FMG!
Coming up in this episode…how do you smuggle a rooster into FMG Stadium? We rank the French series, and pick our player of the series and standout rookie. We…
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This is Ruben Love's time - Kirst & Beav react to the All Blacks team ft. 10 changes
In this bonus episode...we dissect the All Blacks team to take on France in Hamilton. Did Razor read the room picking so many Chiefs? Samipeni Finau to cover…
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Matt Giteau talks the Wallabies v Lions, Beav's grunting & playing alongside the Brumbies legends!
Former Wallaby Matt Giteau previews the British and Irish Lions series, who starts at 10, James O'Connor's role, the influence of Joseph Sua'ali'i, Joe Schmidt…
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Who would win, the current All Blacks squad or the British & Irish Lions…ep.22
Coming up in this episode…consistency or fair opportunities, how do the All Blacks play test 3 against France in Hamilton? Can the Boks be beaten right now and…
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Beav rates the All Blacks 7/10 - full second test review between NZ and France
In this episode...we chat who stood out against the French in Wellington, the All Blacks DNA, their speed of play and kicking game. The newbie, Timoci…
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It's time to unleash Tavatavanawai!! We react to the All Blacks second test team.
In this episode we...react to the All Blacks team for test two against the French in Wellington. We talk about the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia…
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Will Jordan the winger or fullback? Rating the ABs debutants. Our team for Test 2 - ep.21
Coming up on this episode…we talk about the reasons to be positive after the All Blacks first test, where is Will Jordan most impactful, is Tupou Va’ai a long…
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Beav scores the All Blacks 6.5/10 - The Aftermatch bonus ep.
In this bonus episode...we review the All Blacks first test of the year against the French.
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The biggest pack ever? We react to the 1st All Blacks test team v France on The Aftermatch
We react to the All Blacks first team of the year to take on France… Chapters00:00 Welcome back to The Aftermatch - we react to the first All Blacks team of…
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Stephen Donald names his All Blacks team to take on the French - ep.20
Coming up on The Aftermatch…we review the Lions v Force, so who caught our eye and who didn’t. Plus the whiz kid Henry Pollock - but who does he remind Beaver…
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The All Blacks will be World number 1 by the end of 2025 - Ep19
Coming up in this episode - we review where it all went wrong for the Chiefs, Beav reacts to the inexperienced French squad, and answer your burning questions…
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The Aftermatch All Blacks Squad Reaction
Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch All Blacks edition... 00:45 Timoci Tavatavanawai - The Oracle reacts... 02:28 Beav's first impression of Fabian…
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Ep.18 - The great Super Rugby Grand Final Preview…Crusaders v Chiefs!
Coming up on this episode…Beav apologises to Crusaders fans, what happens when three kiwis legends walk into field days, we explain Damian McKenzie’s try…
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Ep17 - Beav’s message to the Blues, our all-time Crusaders XV & the Chiefs take the bait!
Coming up in this episode…the Blues are back from the dead, so what was their focus in Hamilton and why did the Chiefs take the bait, Beaudy v Damian and how…
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Ep.16 - Beauden Barrett v Damian McKenzie, who’s more important to their side, is Richie Mo’unga the greatest franchise player ever, and the most iconic halves pairing in rugby…
On this episode…we ask the question is Richie Mo’unga the greatest franchise player ever, we need you to vote for the all-time Crusaders first-five, we talk…
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Ep 15 - Leinster or the Chiefs, who wins? Rugby perfection & the greatest All Blacks team of all-time
Coming up on the show…we give props to the props big Ben Tameifuna and Bordeaux, Beav reveals a few secrets of the famous Babaa’s tours, Lima Sopoaga or Tony…
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Ep 14 - The beef between the Blues and Moana Pasifika, does Ardie Savea make an all-time Hurricanes XV & Antoine Dupont to Super Rugby?
In this episode…we talk about the movement Moana Pasifika has created, and analyse Ardie Savea’s moments of influence over the Blues, is there genuine beef…
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EP 13 - Top 5 perks of being an All Black plus who’s the only modern day player to make an all-time Blues XV, Beaver’s first All Blacks call up…
In this episode…we talk about the unseen perks of being an All Black, have we finally found our top 6 in Super Rugby, we name our all-time Blues XV and only…
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Ep12 - The top 5 most promising rugby players on the planet, will the Wallabies beat the Lions & the form 15 of Super Rugby
In this episode…we pick our top 5 most promising players around the world right now. Beav doubles down on the Wallabies chances of winning the Lions series…
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EP11 - Is Eben Etzebeth rugby’s most intimidating player? Beav goes viral in one week. The new rule law that would see Ardie’s chip and chase allowed!
Here’s what’s coming up on the show..Beav goes viral in a week, we discuss the next All Blacks captain in waiting, is Eben Etzebeth the most intimidating…
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EP10 - Would you trust Owen Farrell to kick for your life? Will Johnny Sexton meet Rieko at the airport? And rugby's Mt Rushmore!
Coming up on this episode…we react to Rieko Ioane’s Leinster move, we bring a couple of greats out of retirement, Beav talks about a night out at Rodeo Rodeo…
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Most memorable haka ever, the try of the decade, a future All Black…and Hail Marys
In this episode - we talk about the best stop over in Super Rugby, the most memorable haka, a future All Black is hiding in plain sight and Beav coached him…
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Beauden Barrett joins an elite club, could Ardie Savea make it as a centre & who is the greatest cross-code athlete?
Coming up on episode 8 - Beaver gets led astray by Byron in the Valley, how he convinced Dave Rennie to bring him back to the Chiefs, Beauden Barrett joins an…
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EP7 - What made Richie McCaw such a legendary captain, could DMac be as good as Dan Carter, & who’s the most popular player in NZ right now?
Coming up on episode 7…What made Richie McCaw the ultimate All Blacks captain, Beav’s got the scoop, we react to Damian McKenzie’s new deal and talk about the…
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EP 6 - WHAT MADE DAN CARTER SO GREAT…WHAT PLAYERS REALLY DO ON BYE WEEK…AND WHO MAKES A KIWIS ABROAD XV?
Coming up on episode 6…Beaver breaks down what made Dan Carter the greatest 10 of all time, who would make a Kiwi XV from overseas, we discuss what players…