ABs & Boks Rivalry Intensifies! Will South Africa Bounce Back?
The Rugby Championship is heating up, and who better to break it down than All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan and Springbok great Victor Matfield? In this week’s episode of Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor dive into: The All Blacks’ gritty 24–17 win over South Africa at Eden Park Standout performances from Emoni Narawa, Will Jordan, and Quinn Tupaea Ardie Savea’s 100th Test milestone and game-saving turnover The Springboks’ fightback through Malcolm Marx and Cobus Reinach What this result means for the Rugby Championship table Can South Africa rally in next weekend’s rematch in Wellington? 👉 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns and all the biggest stories in rugby. 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Can the Boks Make History at Eden Park? Women’s RWC Action & Viewer Q&A!
The stage is set for one of the biggest rugby clashes since the World Cup Final, the All Blacks vs Springboks at Eden Park. In this week’s Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor break down the test preview, with the Boks chasing history and the All Blacks desperate to defend their fortress. Eden Park has been unbeaten for 50 games since 1994, but South Africa arrive on a four-match winning streak over New Zealand... Can they finally crack the code in Auckland? We also dive into all the action happening at the Women’s Rugby World Cup and answer questions directly from you, our viewers! 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Historic Upset in Argentina! What Went Wrong for the All Blacks? Springboks Survive Scare
Round 2 of The Rugby Championship 2025 delivered absolute drama. Argentina stunned the All Blacks 29–23 in Buenos Aires, claiming their first ever home win over New Zealand. Despite leading early, the All Blacks unraveled with three yellow cards and poor discipline — and the Pumas took full advantage to make history. Meanwhile, the Springboks survived a scare of their own against Australia, grinding out a narrow win to keep the title race wide open. After two rounds, every nation has one win each — setting up an unpredictable Championship. In this episode of Rivals, Victor Matfield and John Kirwan break down: What went wrong for the All Blacks in Argentina How the Pumas delivered on the biggest stage Why the Springboks still have questions to answer What these results mean for the rest of the tournament Looking ahead: the All Blacks return home to face the Springboks in back-to-back Tests at Eden Park, while Argentina travel to Australia for two tough clashes against the Wallabies. 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivals Facebook: Rugby Rivals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Springboks STUNNED! All Blacks Move to World #1 - Victor & JK React
Springboks are stunned by the Wallabies, the All Blacks rise to World #1, and the Rugby Championship is blown wide open. In Rivals Episode 13, Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan react to the Springboks’ shock loss to the Wallabies, the All Blacks’ big win over Argentina, and what it all means for the Bomb Squad, Rassie Erasmus, and Razor. From lineouts to maul tries, Fabian Holland’s potential, and if the Rugby Championship is really a two-horse race — Victor and JK break down every angle of the weekend’s action. 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivals Facebook: Rugby Rivals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Battle for Supremacy: JK, Victor & Trimby's Rugby Championship Predictions!
The Rugby Championship is here, and opening weekend is shaping up to be HUGE. 🏉 In this episode of Rugby Rivals, JK & Victor break down: Rugby Championship Round 1 Preview South Africa vs Australia in Johannesburg... Can the Wallabies upset the defending champs? Argentina vs New Zealand in Córdoba... Are the All Blacks ready for a fast start away from home? The latest from the Women’s Rugby World Cup and who’s looking like the team to beat. What’s happening inside R360 and why it could shape the future of the game. The big questions around USA Rugby and their international ambitions. Let us know in the comments, who’s taking home The Rugby Championship this year? 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivals Facebook: Rugby Rivals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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