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Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor Matfield

Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor Matfield

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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 the life of this podcast2026 Sportscafe Media Rugby
Episodes
  • Rennie's New All Blacks & Rassie's Ruthless Springboks | Nations Championship Reaction

    Rennie's New All Blacks & Rassie's Ruthless Springboks | Nations Championship Reaction
    Jul 6 2026
    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 France 34-32 in a Christchurch thriller in Dave Rennie's first Test in charge, with Ardie Savea leading the side as captain and a new-look backline featuring Ruben Love. Meanwhile, the Springboks dismantled England 45-21, running in seven tries and reminding the world why they're champions. JK breaks down what Rennie's selections tell us about where this All Blacks team is heading, Victor explains why the Boks' depth is scarier than ever, and the boys debate the big one: is the gap between these two rivals growing or closing? New episodes of Rugby Rivals every week, thank you to Klipdrift for supporting the show!
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    36 mins
  • "Sir John Kirwan REACTS: Dave Rennie's FIRST All Blacks Team Named! | Rivals Special"

    "Sir John Kirwan REACTS: Dave Rennie's FIRST All Blacks Team Named! | Rivals Special"
    Jul 2 2026
    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 to break down every selection, the big calls, the surprises, and what it means for the new coach's tenure. Subscribe for more Rivals specials and expert reaction as the All Blacks season unfolds. #AllBlacks #DaveRennie #SirJohnKirwan #Rugby #Rivals #AllBlacksvFrance
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    14 mins
  • The Weekend That Decides #1 in World Rugby?

    The Weekend That Decides #1 in World Rugby?
    Jun 29 2026
    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 results matter. Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield go head to head on both matchups: who wins, who surprises, and who's genuinely the best team on the planet right now. Subscribe to Rugby Rivals and make sure you never miss an episode. Thank you to Klipdrift for supporting the show.
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    28 mins
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