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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 52 | Founded | a year ago |
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The Springboks hit back. South Africa beat the All Blacks 33-26 at DHL Stadium in Cape Town to level Rugby's Greatest Rivalry at 1-1. Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield unpack how South Africa saved it, with Ric Salizzo refereeing in the middle.
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JK and Victor are off the leash, so we've handed the mics to the fans. A special edition of Rugby Rivals pits two rugby podcasts against each other ahead of the second test in Cape Town - Rawiri and Gareth from Our Super Smack flying the flag for New... more
The All Blacks have taken first blood in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - five tries to one, the biggest All Blacks win ever at the ground, the end of a 12-Test Springbok winning streak, and the world No.1 ranking gone.
Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield... more
The All Blacks are three from three in South Africa. 142 points scored, 40 conceded - but what have we actually learned?
With the first Test at Ellis Park just days away, Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield ask whether this tour has told us anything... more
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What is Rugby Rivals about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Analyses of major rugby showdowns blend sharp strategic breakdowns with lots of banter between two legendary guests who often represent rival perspectives from different hemispheres. Episodes tend to dissect test matches, squad selections, kicking games, defensive structures, and the influence of refereeing and game tempo, all while weaving in personal anecdotes and cross-border rivalries. A steady thread is the exchange of tactical insight from former players and coaches, tempered by light-hearted sponsorship plugs and candid reflections on the sport's culture, travel grind, and media dynamics. The format likely appeals to serious rugby fans who enjoy a mix of technical breakdown, historical context, and entertaining rival banter, with occ... more
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Recent guests on Rugby Rivals include:
1. Dionne Furee
2. Luke Jacobson
3. Cameron Hanekom
4. Victor Matfield
5. Tony Brown
6. Sir John Kirwan
7. Ric Salizzo
8. Andrew Trimble
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