Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor Matfield
Sportscafe MediaAll 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 thei... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsRugby | |||
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Tony Brown is BACK with the All Blacks… but should New Zealand rugby be looking wider than just coaches?
In this week’s Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor Matfield go head-to-head over Tony Brown’s return and ask a provocative question: if rugby is happy t... more
What happens when two rugby legends reveal the one game they’ll never forget?
In this special bonus episode of Rugby Rivals, Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield look back on the greatest game they ever played — and the choices may surprise you.
Fro... more
JK and Victor are back to break down a massive week in world rugby. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu limps off scoring a try against Cardiff — and the prognosis isn't good. Is the Boks' brightest young playmaker about to miss a chunk of the season just week... more
JK and Victor are back — and this week's Champions Cup served up chaos. Bordeaux dismantled Leinster, and we're breaking down exactly why defensive structure can be the difference between glory and embarrassment.
Plus: New Zealand's overseas player ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #20 |  United States/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #5 |  Canada/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #83 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #13 |  Germany/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  Italy/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  Australia/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #65 |  France/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |  South Africa/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  Ireland/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  Finland/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  United Arab Emirates/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Netherlands/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  New Zealand/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #32 |  Sweden/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | South Africa/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Switzerland/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #42 |  Hong Kong/Sports/Rugby |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rugby Rivals
What is Rugby Rivals about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show features two rugby legends who routinely challenge each other with blunt analyses of the global game, complemented by guests from around the rugby world. Episodes commonly dissect big-picture topics—international competitions, coaching philosophy shifts, and the evolving business of rugby—alongside memorable anecdotes from playing days and candid takes on current controversies. A unique angle is the sustained collaboration between a legendary All Black winger and a Springbok forward, with a moderator who brings media insight, producing a globally informed, banter-rich, and opinion-forward rugby discussion. Listeners can expect sharp sports commentary, cross-border rivalries, and occasional wellness-oriented notes as part of the ho... more
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