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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 podcast

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Wallabies Not Releasing Players?! Debating ABs Picks, DMac’s Form & Jake White’s Bulls! 26.06.2025 52:40

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? This week on Rugby Rivals, Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan go head-to-head on:– Joe Schmidt and Wallabies’ strategy– Argentina's form vs. the Lions– Damian McKenzie’s form, still world class or slipping?&nda...

JK’s All Blacks Tax Scheme, Springboks Selection Debate & Surprise ABs Bolter! 19.06.2025 39:14

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 convinced about the Springboks picking overseas players, we debate Dan Coles' yellow card drama, and a surprise bolter enters the All Blacks selection chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will be the best team in the world 2025 plus Irish star Andrew Trimble 12.06.2025 48:20

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 know how to get the job done at the back end of the season and JK and Victor debate whether France are ready to take the world cup out, or if they just don't want it. Irish legend Andrew Trimble joins us to talk about the Lions tour, and what...

Gamesmanship/Cheating New big money comp plus special Guest Sean Fitzpatrick 07.06.2025 41:46

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 Fitzpatrick joins the show to debate what the difference is between gamesmanship and cheating, how players should interact with referees, why South Africa are winning what New Zealand needs to do - and so much more! See omnystudio.com/liste...

Rivals The First Episode 29.05.2025 48:38

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 greatest winger Portia WoodmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.