THE AFTERMATCH

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 Tavatavanawai, recalled winger Emoni Narawa and stand in lock Patrick Tuipulotu's big performance.

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 and do our predictions for the weekend.

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 term option at 6, we rate the debutants and talk about where Christian Lio-Willie fits in, plus what players have locked in their jerseys for the 2027 RWC, our Black Magic All Black of the week, Beav names his team for the second test and we...

In this bonus episode...we review the All Blacks first test of the year against the French.

We react to the All Blacks first team of the year to take on France… Chapters 00:00 Welcome back to The Aftermatch - we react to the first All Blacks team of the year! 02:08 Why are they playing Tupou Vai'i out of position? 04:26 Have the All Blacks solved the Ardie Savea riddle? 05:27 Four debutants... 08:05 Rieko Ioane moves back to the wing! 11:05 How do the All Blacks manage their bench...

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 of? It’s assembly week for the All Blacks, so what’s it actually like being in camp for the first time and we name our XV to take on the French in test 1. We make our bold predictions like who will be named world player of the year, what jer...

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 - does L Fainga’anuku walk back into the All Blacks, when will Ruben Love get his opportunity, versatile players or specialists. The Lions tour is finally here, do the Wallabies smell blood, who are the three players you must watch, the Barb...

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 Holland... 04:26 Duplessis Kirifi 5 year hiatus... 07:07 What Beav saw in Ollie Norris 3 years before his All Blacks call up! 08:33 The story of Brodie McAlister... 12:13 Quinn Tupaea's ultimate redemption story! 14:28 Was David Havili the...

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 saver, what had Beav staggered about the semifinal in Christchurch, we preview the final and talk through the keys to a Crusaders victory and what the Chiefs need to do to win down there. Plus we predict our All Blacks squad, hand out our 3, 2, 1...

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 you fit the two world class players in the All Blacks, do the Brumbies have all the ingredients to knock over the Chiefs, our all-time Crusaders XV, super round in Christchurch, the new finals format, Beav’s message to the Blues ahead of thei...

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 about the most iconic halves combos in rugby, Beav runs through his keys to winning playoff matches, who’s more important to their team, Beauden Barrett or Damian McKenzie? We talk through how the Blues beat the Chiefs in last year’s final and...

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 Brown - find out who makes the all-time Highlanders XV, Richie Mo’unga’s incredible legacy continues in Japan, the Club World Cup is confirmed so who would win, Leinster or the Chiefs, we talk about a potential All Blacks bolter, the 80 minut...

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 between the two teams from the 09, we talk about the most iconic team songs in rugby from The Cranberries to Reuben Thorne, Reuben Thorne, Reuben Thorne. Beaver names his all-time Hurricanes XV and only one Savea makes it. We reveal the Highlan...

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 one modern day player makes it, we analyse the Crusaders style versus the Chiefs style, and talk about how the All Blacks need to play to win the next RWC, Quinn Tupaea adds his name to the Jonah’s Awards but how does he make his way back into...

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, and are they now a serious chance of winning back the Bledisloe Cup? We name our form XV of Super Rugby which includes an all-Australian back 3 and nearly an all-Moana back row! Have the Jonah Awards become a 2-horse race? Do the Hurricanes ha...

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 player in world rugby + the day he left Beav scarred for life, we talk about the game that will determine Super Rugby’s minor premiership, why Billy Proctor is the key to the Hurricanes, the new rule that would see Ardie Savea’s chip and chase al...

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 that went horrible wrong for one All Black, the Jonah Awards has a new candidate and this guy will be an All Black, we blind rank the greatest players from the top 6 nations in the world. We cover off the weekend’s action, the Chiefs second h...

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, we get in a tizzy over Joseph Sua’ali’i, we talk the Drua’s Hail Mary moments, can the Highlanders still make the playoffs, how the Blues can bank a top 2 spot, Easter egg hunts, and could Caleb Clarke make a move into the midfield. Chapters...

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 exclusive club, who is the greatest cross-code athlete ever, could Ardie Savea make it as a centre, who has the strongest legs in Super Rugby and much, much more… Chapters 00:00 When Beav got led astray by Byron in the Valley... 06:02 The Re...

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 contract Beav regrets turning down, we address the startling omission from our Kiwis Abroad XV last week, we talk about what it’s like having a movie made about you, who is the most popular player in NZ right now, there’s a new addition to t...

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 really get up to on their bye week and what their coaches think they do, Beav explains how to blow a 50 point halftime lead, the Jonah’s take an unexpected twist, and much much more… Chapters 00:00 How do the Blues get their "morale"...

In this episode …our Canes’ conspiracy theory, some good sledging, a Super Rugby debut to remember, we predict our 6 for the playoffs, and discuss the smartest rugby players ever. Plus the day Beaver cheated and got away with it,  and much, much more… Chapters 00:00 Beaver falls on his sword, sorry Canes fans! 03:02 The Highlanders, Caleb Tangitau and the zoo 05:57 Duplessis Kirifi doing "Ard...

In this episode we spark up the great fullback debate Will Jordan v Christian Cullen, Beaver talks about his kava sessions with Joe Rokocoko and Sitiveni Sivivatu, plus he tries to catch Jonah Lomu’s High School records at Wesley College, we discuss the AFL’s influence on the All Blacks, and could Patrick Pellegrini be what the Wallabies have been looking for? Chapters 00:00 The Oracle delivers -...

In this episode Beaver's "Sydney Grapevine" are talking about Super Rugby and Kalyn Ponga, we talk Sitiveni Sivivatu’s chicken curry, the Waikato mile and the bear suit, Clayton McMillan’s Munster move, Beaver’s love affair with Ireland and is Ardie Savea the most impactful player in Super Rugby? Chapters00:00Introduction and Beav gets feedback01:13Beaver pulls his hammy at under 6 a...

HERE WE GO - EPISODE TWO HAS LANDED. COME FOR THE RUGBY, STAY FOR THE AFTERMATCH (WE PROMISE ITS GOOD). WE HEAR ABOUT THE DAY BEAVER LIED STRAIGHT TO JOHN MITCHELL'S FACE. IS THERE A NEW SMOKY TO WIN SUPER RUGBY IN 2025? BEAV PUTS THE BOOT INTO IRELAND AND MOVE OVER BEAUDY THERE'S A NEW KID IN TOWN. Chapters 00:00 Our player of the round is...and is there a new smoky to win Super Rugby in...