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Rivals

Rivals

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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 podcast2025 Sportscafe Media Rugby
Episodes
  • Anger Over TMO Debacle, Rassie’s Bomb Squad or Fart Squad? Wallabies "No Chance" vs. Lion

    Anger Over TMO Debacle, Rassie’s Bomb Squad or Fart Squad? Wallabies "No Chance" vs. Lion
    Jul 10 2025

    Debate: The TMO debacle has the rugby world fuming, and JK & Victor are leading the charge.

    We unpack all the action over the weekend - All Blacks vs. France, Springboks vs. Italy, Australia vs. Fiji and the Lions' showing against Australia's club teams.

    We also discuss why Codie Taylor is underrated, the rise of Japan's national team, and how Northern Hemisphere club rugby might be better preparing players for tests compared to Super Rugby.

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    46 mins
  • Jim Hamilton: Is Henry Pollock the Next Ardie? JK & Victor CLASH Over Hybrid Players

    Jim Hamilton: Is Henry Pollock the Next Ardie? JK & Victor CLASH Over Hybrid Players
    Jul 3 2025

    We dive deep into the rise of 20-year-old flanker Henry Pollock, and ask is it fair to compare his skill-set to Ardie Savea? Jim gives his take on whether he’s ready for a starting position in the Lions jersey, while JK and Victor clash over whether hybrid players are ruining rugby.

    From bomb squad blow-ups to Finn Russell vs. Johnny Sexton, and whether there should be a 'Golden Point' rule in the Lions series - this episode is packed with strong opinions and passionate debates about the hottest topics in the rugby world.

    Note: Episode was recorded prior to the announcement of the All Blacks squad to take on France on Saturday 5th July.

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  • Wallabies Not Releasing Players?! Debating ABs Picks, DMac’s Form & Jake White’s Bulls!

    Wallabies Not Releasing Players?! Debating ABs Picks, DMac’s Form & Jake White’s Bulls!
    Jun 26 2025

    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?
    – Razor’s All Blacks picks, and who missed out!
    – Rassie’s bold youth call for the Springboks

    New episodes weekly with top-tier rugby analysis from both sides of the globe. Hit subscribe for more, find the audio-only episodes on all podcast apps by searching for 'Rugby Rivals'!

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    53 mins
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