The Northern Hemisphere tour has officially kicked off, and the North vs. South rivalry is alive and well. Australia opened their campaign with a narrow win over Japan, and now the rest of the Southern giants head north. Sir John Kirwan, Victor Matfield and Andrew Trimble go head-to-head as they break down what’s ahead, who’s in form, and which hemisphere really holds the power in world rugby right now. 👉 Subscribe for weekly rugby chat with two of the game’s greats — insight, banter, and bold takes from both sides of the rivalry. #RugbyRivals #Springboks #AllBlacks #RugbyChampionship #VictorMatfield #JohnKirwan 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Springboks are Back-to-Back Champions! TRC Wrap Up & Looking Ahead
The Rugby Championship is done and dusted - and the Springboks have gone back-to-back In this episode, Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down all the key moments from the tournament, what set the Boks apart, and how the All Blacks, Wallabies, and Pumas will be feeling heading into the next phase of the international season. The guys also look ahead to upcoming fixtures, coaching moves, and what each side needs to do before the end-of-year tours. 👉 Subscribe for weekly rugby chat with two of the game’s greats — insight, banter, and bold takes from both sides of the rivalry. #RugbyRivals #Springboks #AllBlacks #RugbyChampionship #VictorMatfield #JohnKirwan 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Have Springboks Left All Blacks Behind?! Is TRC Going Back to South Africa?
In this week’s Rugby Rivals, JK, Victor Matfield, and Ric Salizzo return with a hard-hitting unpack of the latest Rugby Championship drama. They cast a critical eye over South Africa’s masterclass against Argentina, and dissect how the All Blacks scraped through against a determined Wallabies side. 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Huge Pressure on ABs for Bledisloe Cup & Women’s RWC Final Blockbuster
The pressure is mounting on the All Blacks as they prepare for the Bledisloe Cup — with fans and critics questioning whether they can deliver when it matters most. At the same time, women’s rugby is set for a historic showdown with the Rugby World Cup Final promising to be one of the biggest spectacles the sport has ever seen. Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield bring their expert insights and hard-hitting opinions on: Why the Bledisloe clash is make-or-break for the ABs What Razor and the coaching staff need to get right The key storylines heading into the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final The impact these matches could have on the future of New Zealand rugby Don’t miss JK and Victor’s breakdown of one of the biggest rugby weekends of the year. 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Have Boks Derailed All Blacks Hopes? Razor’s Next Move & TRC is Anyone’s to Win!
The Rugby Championship has been blown wide open after the Springboks stunned the All Blacks in dramatic fashion. On this week’s Rugby Rivals, Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down how South Africa’s victory has shifted the momentum - and whether it has derailed New Zealand’s hopes of taking control of the competition. We’ll unpack what Razor Robertson’s next move needs to be, how the All Blacks can respond, and why every team still has a shot at the title. With the table locked up and the stakes higher than ever, the road to Rugby Championship glory is anyone’s to win. 👉 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.
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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