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| THE NEXT BEAUDEN BARRETT...BEAVER MESSING WITH MITCH...AND WE RANK THE TOP 5 BRAVEST RUGBY PLAYERS OF ALL TIME | 25 Feb 2025 | 01:12:36 | |
HERE WE GO - EPISODE TWO HAS LANDED. COME FOR THE RUGBY, STAY FOR THE AFTERMATCH (WE PROMISE ITS GOOD). WE HEAR ABOUT THE DAY BEAVER LIED STRAIGHT TO JOHN MITCHELL'S FACE. IS THERE A NEW SMOKY TO WIN SUPER RUGBY IN 2025? BEAV PUTS THE BOOT INTO IRELAND AND MOVE OVER BEAUDY THERE'S A NEW KID IN TOWN. Chapters 00:00 Our player of the round is...and is there a new smoky to win Super Rugby in 2025? 09:55 Fantastic Finn Hurley... 12:05 We rank the top 5 smallest rugby players of all time (excluding halfbacks) 18:54 The day Beaver lied straight to John Mitchell's face... 27:07 Are WA a Force in Super Rugby once again? 29:29 When the great Grant Nisbett took Beaver home... 32:06What life as a commentator is really like... 34:04 How good is Fijian rugby... 37:06 Who is the next Carlos Spencer, Dan Carter, Stephen Donald or maybe Beauden Barrett... 41:11 You don't win the title in February 44:06 Reacting to the comments section... 48:01 All Blacks v Ireland in Chicago - who's coming? 51:13 Jersey Watch: best wingers in NZ rugby right now... 55:26 All Blacks bolters part 2 ft. Joey Manu 01:01:30 Round 3 predictions 01:06:42 How does Beav go on the golf course... 01:10:46 Shout out to our Sevens Sisters and a new star is born... | |||
| RONALDIHNO & THE LONGEST AFTERMATCH EVER…THE JONAH’S…AND NATHAN CLEARY FOR WALLABIES FIRST-FIVE? | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:52:18 | |
Here we go...come for the game, stay for The Aftermatch. The rugby podcast that everyone's been waiting for is finally here. Beav reveals his longest ever Aftermatch (it went 12 days), did Kirst curse the All Blacks by drinking out of the World Cup, we pick our All Black bolter, the Jonah's are here, and could Nathan Cleary be a Wallaby? Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch 02:00 The day Kirst drunk from the Webb Ellis 04:44 The longest aftermatch in history 07:57 New Chapter 08:22 The Blues are a different kettle of fish in 2025 15:49 Beav offers to be Joseph Sua'ali'i's personal coach 22:39 Nathan Cleary for Wallabies First-Five in 2027? 27:42 James O'Connor 'the Crusader' 34:44 Our All Blacks bolters in 2025 40:10 Who should you have in your fantasy team? 42:49 Introducing the 'Jonah' Awards 46:59 Super Rugby round 2 predictions | |||
| EPISODE 3 - KALYN PONGA TO SUPER RUGBY? IS ARDIE SAVEA THE MOST IMPACTFUL PLAYER IN WORLD RUGBY? AND BEAVER’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE IRISH… | 04 Mar 2025 | 01:04:40 | |
In this episode Beaver's "Sydney Grapevine" are talking about Super Rugby and Kalyn Ponga, we talk Sitiveni Sivivatu’s chicken curry, the Waikato mile and the bear suit, Clayton McMillan’s Munster move, Beaver’s love affair with Ireland and is Ardie Savea the most impactful player in Super Rugby? Chapters00:00Introduction and Beav gets feedback01:13Beaver pulls his hammy at under 6 athletics meet02:04Beavers love affair with Ireland - thanks Trevor!05:28Kalyn Ponga to Super Rugby - Sydney Grapevine?11:25Beav's surprise Super Rugby rankings13:58Beaudy to 10?16:07Beauden Barrett the best sub ever - the explainer17:56Comparing Players and Their Impact20:28Who's the best Aussie side? Beav loves a box kick!21:39Brumbies' Evolution in Playstyle24:30Halfback Depth in New Zealand Rugby24:32Keep an eye on this kid "Nathan Hastie" makes Beav's top 2 halfback list(who's caught the Oracles eye this week)27:25Cam Roiguards potential as a 1032:12The Jonah Awards - Ardie Savea40:21Sitiveni's Aunty's chicken curry42:44Beaver's signature dish - Mussels43:52The Waikato Mile and the mystery bear suit45:59Clayton McMillans Munster move? Munster used to be the super club...55:41The boil over - don't know what, just know there will be one59:45Beaver's "healthy" competition with other 10's01:03:40Wrap-Up - should we all head to Fiji? | |||
| THE GREATEST RUGBY SLEDGE OF ALL TIME, GEORGE GREGAN, BRODIE RETALLICK OR RIEKO IOANE? WE PREDICT OUR SUPER RUGBY 6 FOR THE PLAYOFFS…AND WHO ARE THE SMARTEST RUGBY PLAYERS… | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:56:06 | |
In this episode …our Canes’ conspiracy theory, some good sledging, a Super Rugby debut to remember, we predict our 6 for the playoffs, and discuss the smartest rugby players ever. Plus the day Beaver cheated and got away with it, and much, much more… Chapters 00:00 Beaver falls on his sword, sorry Canes fans! 03:02 The Highlanders, Caleb Tangitau and the zoo 05:57 Duplessis Kirifi doing "Ardie-like" things 09:38 We are now taking fashion advice from Beav... 12:01 The unsung midfielder impressing in Super Rugby... 16:34 Macca's Moment and the Crusaders are back 19:10 A Super Rugby debut for the ages... 23:17 The day Beaver cheated...and got away with it 27:43 The Jonah's round 5 is... 34:03 Rugby's own State of Origin battle...and the greatest sledges of all time 38:24 We pick our playoff six... 47:27 Sitiveni's in the British Army? 51:58 The All Black trial where Beaver got done over... | |||
| EPISODE 4 - WILL JORDAN v CHRISTIAN CULLEN…JONAH LOMU’S HIGH SCHOOL RECORDS…AND THE WALLABIES ANSWER AT FIRST-FIVE… | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:55:59 | |
In this episode we spark up the great fullback debate Will Jordan v Christian Cullen, Beaver talks about his kava sessions with Joe Rokocoko and Sitiveni Sivivatu, plus he tries to catch Jonah Lomu’s High School records at Wesley College, we discuss the AFL’s influence on the All Blacks, and could Patrick Pellegrini be what the Wallabies have been looking for? Chapters 00:00 The Oracle delivers - a round of boilovers 06:04 Has Super Rugby finally got it right? 08:55 Are Fijians the most naturally gifted athletes in the world?11:54 How to win in Fiji...hint (not by sipping Pina Colada's) 16:16 Joe Rokocoko the great second five? 20:10 What rugby players could make it in the NFL? 25:00 The greatest kicking coach in the world... 28:55 Could Patrick Pellegrini be the Wallabies answer at 10? 36:45 Beaver tries to chase down Jonah's records at Wesley 40:58 A future All Blacks winger, Beav thinks so... 45:39 The Great Fullback debate: Christian Cullen v Will Jordan 51:10 Where will the upsets come in round 5? | |||
| EP 6 - WHAT MADE DAN CARTER SO GREAT…WHAT PLAYERS REALLY DO ON BYE WEEK…AND WHO MAKES A KIWIS ABROAD XV? | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:59:57 | |
Coming up on episode 6…Beaver breaks down what made Dan Carter the greatest 10 of all time, who would make a Kiwi XV from overseas, we discuss what players really get up to on their bye week and what their coaches think they do, Beav explains how to blow a 50 point halftime lead, the Jonah’s take an unexpected twist, and much much more… Chapters 00:00 How do the Blues get their "morale" back... 05:10 Jersey Watch : Christian Lio-Willie v Hoskins Sotutu 07:35 It looks like Richie Mo'unga is back out there... 12:38 What it's like watching a game with Andy Ellis & Beav... 14:16 Beaver's field of dreams & the Chiefs going on bye week 40 mins early... 18:27 The day Beaver nearly gave up a 50 point halftime lead... 21:32 What do players really get up to on bye week... 27:04 The Jonah Awards take an unexpected twist... 29:55 Which Aussie side looks like genuine title contenders? 36:24 What made Dan Carter the greatest 10 ever... 42:58 We name our NZers abroad XV... 57:14 Round 7 Predictions | |||
| EP7 - What made Richie McCaw such a legendary captain, could DMac be as good as Dan Carter, & who’s the most popular player in NZ right now? | 01 Apr 2025 | 01:10:10 | |
Coming up on episode 7…What made Richie McCaw the ultimate All Blacks captain, Beav’s got the scoop, we react to Damian McKenzie’s new deal and talk about the contract Beav regrets turning down, we address the startling omission from our Kiwis Abroad XV last week, we talk about what it’s like having a movie made about you, who is the most popular player in NZ right now, there’s a new addition to the Jonah Awards this week and blind ranking the best wingers from the past. Chapters 00:00 An apology to Ma'a Nonu 03:12 How has Ma'a been playing professional rugby for so long - Beav has the answers... 05:35 Why can't we keep the best players in NZ? 09:38 Four more years - reacting to Damian McKenzie's new deal... 14:00 The one rugby contract Beav regrets turning down... 18:28 Does Damian have the potential to be better than Dan Carter? 26:59 What do Dan Carter, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods have in common? 30:28 Who is the most popular player in NZ right now? 33:08 Moana Pasifika's greatest performance in their history... 37:46 There's a new edition to the Jonah's leaderboard this week... 41:46 The Blackadders...and why Richie McCaw was the ultimate captain... 48:14 Blind Ranking wingers of the past... 52:42 Who was Beaver's hero growing up... 55:52 Are the Hurricanes the only side that can match the Chiefs? 58:03 Jersey Watch : Joseph Sua'ali'i v Bailyn Sullivan 01:01:26 Is the Landers fairytale over? 01:02:20 Prediction for round 8 01:06:43 The Kick : What's it like having a movie made about you... | |||
| Beauden Barrett joins an elite club, could Ardie Savea make it as a centre & who is the greatest cross-code athlete? | 08 Apr 2025 | 01:00:42 | |
Coming up on episode 8 - Beaver gets led astray by Byron in the Valley, how he convinced Dave Rennie to bring him back to the Chiefs, Beauden Barrett joins an exclusive club, who is the greatest cross-code athlete ever, could Ardie Savea make it as a centre, who has the strongest legs in Super Rugby and much, much more… Chapters 00:00 When Beav got led astray by Byron in the Valley... 06:02 The Reds made a costly mistake... 10:00 Shaun Stevenson recruited at the Bombay's BP...what about Beav? 15:09 Beaver's takeaways from the weekend...attack, attack, attack 21:03 Who is the best cross-code star ever... 23:10 Brad Thorn...SBW...Wendell Sailor...Lote Tuquiri...Matt Rogers 28:20 The prop that'a a three try hero! 32:45 How Moana Pasifika can make the playoffs... 38:26 Bend it like Beauden Barrett - The Jonah Awards... 44:01 Could Ardie Savea make it as a centre? 46:28 What's happened to the Fijian Drua? 48:54 Who has the strongest leg drive in Super Rugby? 54:46 Our pick for round 9 of Super Rugby... 01:00:19 Thank You for listening! | |||
| Most memorable haka ever, the try of the decade, a future All Black…and Hail Marys | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:55:08 | |
In this episode - we talk about the best stop over in Super Rugby, the most memorable haka, a future All Black is hiding in plain sight and Beav coached him, we get in a tizzy over Joseph Sua’ali’i, we talk the Drua’s Hail Mary moments, can the Highlanders still make the playoffs, how the Blues can bank a top 2 spot, Easter egg hunts, and could Caleb Clarke make a move into the midfield. Chapters 00:00 Welcome back to The Aftermatch... 05:24 Entertainment under the roof & the Drua's Hail Mary moments... 09:07 The best stopover in Super Rugby... 11:54 Beaver's takeaways : the Waratahs innovation 14:43 Kirst's favorite player enters the Jonah's... 18:45 Super Rugby Power Rankings - it's good news for the Blues! 21:30 He's a future All Black... 24:48 Is the comp set up for the Crusaders? 27:11 Beav's banking the Blues a top 2 finish and here's why... 30:50 How the Landers can still make the playoffs... 34:27 Instant reaction : could Caleb Clarke move into the midfield? 39:38 Crystal ball gazing - who will our wingers be at the 2027 World Cup? 42:06 We address the glaring omission from Beav's top 5 cross code stars 44:47 The most memorable haka ever... 48:09 Beav's a sucker for Easter and our round 10 predictions... 54:55 Thanks for listening... | |||
| EP11 - Is Eben Etzebeth rugby’s most intimidating player? Beav goes viral in one week. The new rule law that would see Ardie’s chip and chase allowed! | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:57:12 | |
Here’s what’s coming up on the show..Beav goes viral in a week, we discuss the next All Blacks captain in waiting, is Eben Etzebeth the most intimidating player in world rugby + the day he left Beav scarred for life, we talk about the game that will determine Super Rugby’s minor premiership, why Billy Proctor is the key to the Hurricanes, the new rule that would see Ardie Savea’s chip and chase allowed, the best kicking tee ever made, draft systems, Beav’s all time Chiefs XV and all the usual takeaways from the weekend… CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome back - Beaver goes viral in one week... 04:12 Should the Chiefs relocate to Mt Maunganui? 07:23 Your All Blacks captain in waiting...Wallace Sititi 09:57 What sets the Chiefs apart... 11:31 Who is the most intimidating player in World Rugby? 14:37 The one game that will determine Super Rugby's minor premiership... 16:02 Are the Hurricanes the dark horse to take out the title? 17:35 The Jonah's for round 11 - Billy Proctor and here's why! 24:37 We react to Ardie's 'chip and chase'...and the new rule Beav would like to see introduced! 27:17 Beav's got a bone to pick...with the lack of common sense shown in Brisbane 29:27 The month Beav hit an albatross and hole in one on the golf course... 30:41 The Crusaders are starting to flex... 34:50 We respond to your questions and comments...and the best kicking tee ever made! 37:18 How the draft system used to work in Super Rugby + would it work nowadays? 40:54 "Stop chopping and changing your 10s"... 42:12 Beav names his all-time Chiefs XV... 55:32 Our predictions for round 12... | |||
| EP10 - Would you trust Owen Farrell to kick for your life? Will Johnny Sexton meet Rieko at the airport? And rugby's Mt Rushmore! | 22 Apr 2025 | 01:09:27 | |
Coming up on this episode…we react to Rieko Ioane’s Leinster move, we bring a couple of greats out of retirement, Beav talks about a night out at Rodeo Rodeo that went horrible wrong for one All Black, the Jonah Awards has a new candidate and this guy will be an All Black, we blind rank the greatest players from the top 6 nations in the world. We cover off the weekend’s action, the Chiefs second half stampeed, James O’Connor’s match winner in Christchurch, and Beav tells us if his life was on the line, who’s taking a penalty to save it! Why the Hurricanes weren’t able to find a way to win in Perth and we ponder the Brumbies run home. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch...Beav rides the rollercoaster with the Blues 03:02 Hoskins Sotutu’s 'outrageous' skill set... 06:04 James O'Connor gets Maccas shouted, again! 07:33 If you had to pick someone to kick for your life who would it be? 08:55 The Jonah's - a new name and the next All Black? 14:54 Portia Woodman-Wickliffe comes out of retirement - so who would we bring out of retirement, if we could... 19:53 The Chiefs second half stampede...and the player who stood up! 29:17 Instant Reaction - you ask, we answer your questions... 30:07 Does Super Rugby need a player draft? 33:24 Another Aftermatch story - you need to listen to this!! 36:19 The one trophy Brad Thorn didn't win... 38:31 Beav explains why the Hurricanes couldn't secure victory in Perth... 43:20 Beaver's takeaways : why are wingers defending in the midfield? 48:43 Can the Hurricanes still make the 6? 50:36 Why can kiwi teams not win on Aussie soil this year? 51:56 Could the Brumbies top the table and get home field advantage all the way through the playoffs? 54:00 Blind Ranking - the greatest players from the top 6 nations in the world! 01:02:40 Super Rugby Predictions round 11 01:04:50 We react to Rieko Ioane's Leinster move... | |||
| Ep12 - The top 5 most promising rugby players on the planet, will the Wallabies beat the Lions & the form 15 of Super Rugby | 06 May 2025 | 01:01:21 | |
In this episode…we pick our top 5 most promising players around the world right now. Beav doubles down on the Wallabies chances of winning the Lions series, and are they now a serious chance of winning back the Bledisloe Cup? We name our form XV of Super Rugby which includes an all-Australian back 3 and nearly an all-Moana back row! Have the Jonah Awards become a 2-horse race? Do the Hurricanes have the best midfield in the competition right now? Predictions for round 13 and so much more… Chapters00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch & Beav Bashing Begins... 03:04 Beav doubles down on Lions series prediction - Wallabies to win it and this is why... 06:42 Are the Wallabies a serious chance to win back the Bledisloe? 09:12 Super Rugby's Form XV - and it includes an all Australian back 3! 16:05 Ardie Savea v Angus Ta'avao... 19:40 Does the Jonah Awards become a two-horse race? 22:51 Moana only have two Super sides left to conquer - can they do it in the last two weeks? 24:35 We relive the final 5 minutes from Dunedin...and talk about 'The Gregan' 28:28 Is this the best story in Super Rugby? 31:39 "I didn't see that coming"...Beav reacts to the Canes second half against the Chiefs 34:52 Is this the best midfield in the comp right now? 39:10 The Blues are stuttering... 43:27 Instant Reactions - Beav left some big names out of his all-time Chiefs XV... 46:30 The kiwi taking the Japanese comp by storm... 48:46 How to get Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie and Will Jordan on the park at the same time... 51:32 Top 5 most promising players around the world right now... 58:46 Super Rugby predictions for round 13... | |||
| EP 13 - Top 5 perks of being an All Black plus who’s the only modern day player to make an all-time Blues XV, Beaver’s first All Blacks call up… | 13 May 2025 | 00:59:18 | |
In this episode…we talk about the unseen perks of being an All Black, have we finally found our top 6 in Super Rugby, we name our all-time Blues XV and only one modern day player makes it, we analyse the Crusaders style versus the Chiefs style, and talk about how the All Blacks need to play to win the next RWC, Quinn Tupaea adds his name to the Jonah’s Awards but how does he make his way back into the All Blacks midfield mix, we react to the British and Irish Lions announcement, plus Beav tells us about the first time he was called up and the party in Waiuku that followed and we ponder bringing the South Africans back into Super Rugby, plus predictions, jersey watch and so much more… Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch - is this the headline to top all headlines? 01:40 The All Blacks get free cars - but what happens when you miss selection? 05:15 Free cars, travel, food...Top 5 perks of being an All Black... 09:31 Have we finally found our top 6 in Super Rugby? 11:36 The Blues are starting to be a title contender... 13:53 We name our all-time Blues XV - this one was tough! 22:06 Analysing the Crusaders style v the Chiefs 29:11 What style do we want the All Blacks to play? 31:32 Will this year's Super Rugby final be in Hamilton or Christchurch? 33:19 He's taken his game to another level in 2025 - Quinn Tupaea adds his name to the Jonah's Awards 36:28 Is there room for Quinn in the All Blacks? 39:14 Jersey Watch : who makes the All Blacks loose forwards + who doesn't? 43:18 We react to the British & Irish Lions announcement... 46:15 Party in Waiuku - the day Beav got named in the All Blacks... 49:59 You ask, we answer! What do we do with the Jonah's? 52:02 Do we still need South Africa in Super Rugby? 55:18 Could the All Blacks employ a 6-2 split on the bench... 57:11 It's game on - we make our picks for round 14... | |||
| Ep 14 - The beef between the Blues and Moana Pasifika, does Ardie Savea make an all-time Hurricanes XV & Antoine Dupont to Super Rugby? | 20 May 2025 | 01:05:33 | |
In this episode…we talk about the movement Moana Pasifika has created, and analyse Ardie Savea’s moments of influence over the Blues, is there genuine beef between the two teams from the 09, we talk about the most iconic team songs in rugby from The Cranberries to Reuben Thorne, Reuben Thorne, Reuben Thorne. Beaver names his all-time Hurricanes XV and only one Savea makes it. We reveal the Highlanders man who blew Beaver away, we discuss how the Hurricanes fit Ruben Love, Brett Cameron and Callum Harkin into their side, we explain the Super Rugby playoff format, Beav’s takeaways from the Crusaders and Antoine Dupont to Super Rugby? All that plus, predictions, instant reaction, the Jonah Awards and more… Chapters 00:00 Welcome back - when Moana wins, we all win! 05:02 Against all odds - two yellow cards and the disallowed tries 08:18 Ardie Savea's moments of influence... 13:01 2025 A Savea - the greatest season on record? 16:37 Is there proper beef between the Blues and Moana? 20:29 Iconic team songs in rugby... 23:41 All-time Hurricanes XV - only one Savea makes it! 30:54 Is this the most intimidating loose trio of all time? 37:06 The Highlanders were the better team for 78 minutes... 39:07 How do the Hurricanes fit in Love, Cameron & Harkin? 42:07 Explaining - the Super Rugby playoff format 45:41 Beaver's takeaways from the mightly impressive Crusaders... 49:40 Could this be Antoine Dupont's way into Super Rugby? 51:50 The Lions mascot & the Waikato bomber jacket... 54:37 Instant reaction - how do the contracts work in NZ? 56:51 Is there much difference between 12 and 13 these days? 59:18 Our picks for round 15... 01:02:26 Beaver's highlight from the weekend... | |||
| Ep 15 - Leinster or the Chiefs, who wins? Rugby perfection & the greatest All Blacks team of all-time | 27 May 2025 | 00:49:53 | |
Coming up on the show…we give props to the props big Ben Tameifuna and Bordeaux, Beav reveals a few secrets of the famous Babaa’s tours, Lima Sopoaga or Tony Brown - find out who makes the all-time Highlanders XV, Richie Mo’unga’s incredible legacy continues in Japan, the Club World Cup is confirmed so who would win, Leinster or the Chiefs, we talk about a potential All Blacks bolter, the 80 minutes of rugby perfection from the Chiefs and the greatest All Blacks side of all time. Plus Beav’s takeaways from the weekend, the Jonah’s, predictions and more… Chapters 00:00 Welcome back... we give props to the props 02:33 Beav's Babaa's tour... 06:24 The race to the Super Rugby title heats up... 08:21 Have the Canes addressed the demons of 2024? 11:14 Tavatavanawai & Fakatava looking unstoppable! 15:15 Super Sevu and the Crusaders... 18:41 Beav's all-time Highlanders XV... 23:31 Tony Brown or Lima Sopoaga? 26:33 Richie Mo'unga's incredible legacy... 27:28 Who would win Leinster or the Chiefs? 30:29 Is this as close to rugby perfection as it gets? 33:04 How are we letting Shaun Stevenson go? 34:52 Could this guy be an All Blacks bolter? 36:38 The greatest All Blacks team of all time is... 38:34 Cam Roigard adds his name to the list... 41:11 Could the Canes bank a number of titles in the next few years... 44:05 Beav's crossbar challenge... 45:33 Round 16 predictions... | |||
| Ep.16 - Beauden Barrett v Damian McKenzie, who’s more important to their side, is Richie Mo’unga the greatest franchise player ever, and the most iconic halves pairing in rugby… | 03 Jun 2025 | 01:05:39 | |
On this episode…we ask the question is Richie Mo’unga the greatest franchise player ever, we need you to vote for the all-time Crusaders first-five, we talk about the most iconic halves combos in rugby, Beav runs through his keys to winning playoff matches, who’s more important to their team, Beauden Barrett or Damian McKenzie? We talk through how the Blues beat the Chiefs in last year’s final and whether they can repeat the dose this weekend, do the Reds need to hire a shrink and what makes the Crusaders so good at this time of year, what are the keys to winning in Canberra, we announce our inaugural Jonah Lomu medalist and name a few other Super Rugby awards… Chapters 00:00 Welcome back to The Aftermatch...from whitebait to clickbait! 03:00 Super Rugby fantasy - did you beat Kirst & Beav? 05:12 Our rookie of the year is... 09:02 Our moment of the year is... 11:17 Highlanders player of the year... 14:05 Best of the Aussies not playing finals footy... 15:47 The Jonah's for round 16 goes to... 17:00 The inaugural Jonah Lomu Medal goes to.... 19:01 Richie Mo'unga's unmatched record... 25:53 Crusaders all-time XV - Richie Mo or DC, you decide! 28:19 Crusaders' All-Time Greats 28:55 The Crusaders come alive at finals time... 31:24 Do the Reds need to hire a shrink this week? 33:31 The most iconic 9/10 combos of all time... 41:11 The rematch of last year's final - Chiefs v Blues 43:42 How did the Blues beat the Chiefs in the final & can they do it again? 46:54 Rieko Ioane is making rugby great again!! 50:34 Beauden Barrett v Damian McKenzie 52:10 Would you rather go to Hamilton or Chch for a semifinal? 53:23 What do the Canes need to do to win in Canberra? 56:43 Love or Cameron - who starts at 10... 58:51 Beav's keys to winning playoff games... 01:02:01 Playoff predictions... | |||
| Ep17 - Beav’s message to the Blues, our all-time Crusaders XV & the Chiefs take the bait! | 10 Jun 2025 | 01:00:18 | |
Coming up in this episode…the Blues are back from the dead, so what was their focus in Hamilton and why did the Chiefs take the bait, Beaudy v Damian and how you fit the two world class players in the All Blacks, do the Brumbies have all the ingredients to knock over the Chiefs, our all-time Crusaders XV, super round in Christchurch, the new finals format, Beav’s message to the Blues ahead of their semifinal, our Richie Mo Medalist vote goes to…and so much more Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch - the Blues are back from the dead! 03:43 The Chiefs downfall in Hamilton 06:05 The Chiefs took the Blues bait... 11:14 Where could the Grand Final be? 12:44 What players were the All Blacks coaches watching live... 14:56 Our finals MVP - first round votes... 17:52 Beaudy v Damian - and the All Black ramifications... 21:13 Advantage - Crusaders!! 25:47 Blues v Chiefs the battle of the halves - Finlay Christie/Beauden Barrett v Noah Hotham/Rivez Reihana 27:00 What will Beaudy's week look like leading into a semifinal... 31:20 Beav's all-time Crusaders XV... 37:17 Mehrtens, Carter or Mo'unga... 44:07 Is it finally the Brumbies time? 51:33 Beav predicts his two finalists... 52:21 Super Round in Christchurch? 53:20 Does this new finals format work? 54:14 We make our picks for the semifinals... 59:42 Final Thoughts and Predictions | |||
| Ep.18 - The great Super Rugby Grand Final Preview…Crusaders v Chiefs! | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:57:52 | |
Coming up on this episode…Beav apologises to Crusaders fans, what happens when three kiwis legends walk into field days, we explain Damian McKenzie’s try saver, what had Beav staggered about the semifinal in Christchurch, we preview the final and talk through the keys to a Crusaders victory and what the Chiefs need to do to win down there. Plus we predict our All Blacks squad, hand out our 3, 2, 1 points for player of the finals series and much, much more. Chapters 00:00 Welcome back - Beav apologises to Crusaders fans! 02:07 Beav meets Matt Watson and Willie Apiata... 06:05 The Brumbies and their mental demons... 10:29 Explaining Damian McKenzie's try saver... 12:30 Our 3,2,1 points for the Richie Mo medal goes to... 15:04 The Crusaders had many heroes! 16:13 What had Beav staggered in the semifinal... 18:53 That is all she wrote for Rieko & the Blues... 20:32 Beav defends his all-time Crusaders XV... 24:50 The final storylines... 26:56 Beav's finals theme for Clayton McMillian and the Chiefs... 28:56 Have the Chiefs got some mental hurdles to get over to finally win a final? 30:40 Beav's keys to a Crusaders victory! 34:09 Beav's keys to victory for the Chiefs... 41:18 We name our All Blacks 35 man squad... 55:08 Our Grand Final predictions... | |||
| The Aftermatch All Blacks Squad Reaction | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:22:31 | |
Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch All Blacks edition... 00:45 Timoci Tavatavanawai - The Oracle reacts... 02:28 Beav's first impression of Fabian Holland... 04:26 Duplessis Kirifi 5 year hiatus... 07:07 What Beav saw in Ollie Norris 3 years before his All Blacks call up! 08:33 The story of Brodie McAlister... 12:13 Quinn Tupaea's ultimate redemption story! 14:28 Was David Havili the unluckiest player? 16:48 Ethan Blackadder vs Samipeni Finau! | |||
| The All Blacks will be World number 1 by the end of 2025 - Ep19 | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:40:37 | |
Coming up in this episode - we review where it all went wrong for the Chiefs, Beav reacts to the inexperienced French squad, and answer your burning questions - does L Fainga’anuku walk back into the All Blacks, when will Ruben Love get his opportunity, versatile players or specialists. The Lions tour is finally here, do the Wallabies smell blood, who are the three players you must watch, the Barbarians are playing the Boks, and where were you watching the 1995 RWC final, we chat about it 30 years on! Chapters 00:00 Welcome back - we review the Super Rugby final! 04:20 How the Crusaders shut down the Chiefs... 09:00 Rivez Reihana breaks the mould of Super Rugby Champions 12:38 Possum in the headlights comment... 14:32 Our Richie Mo medalist for player of the finals series... 17:00 Beac reacts to the French squad... 20:52 Conspiracy theory - does Leicester Fainga'anuku walk back into the ABs? 22:26 When will Ruben Love get his opportunity? 23:58 Versatiliy or specialists - which do you prefer? 26:13 We predict where the All Blacks will be ranked by the end of the year! 28:09 The Lions tour is finally here - do Aussie smell blood? 32:02 Three players that could set the Lions series alight 33:30 The Babarians vs the Boks - and the kiwis involved! 35:19 Peter O'Mahoney, Sam Cane, Hoskins Sotutu and Shannon Frizzell.... 37:32 30 years on from 1995 RWC final - where were you? | |||
| Stephen Donald names his All Blacks team to take on the French - ep.20 | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:39:23 | |
Coming up on The Aftermatch…we review the Lions v Force, so who caught our eye and who didn’t. Plus the whiz kid Henry Pollock - but who does he remind Beaver of? It’s assembly week for the All Blacks, so what’s it actually like being in camp for the first time and we name our XV to take on the French in test 1. We make our bold predictions like who will be named world player of the year, what jersey does Rieko Ioane finish the season in and how many tests the All Blacks will win…plus plenty more! Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch & welcome to our new partner... 02:15 Beav's play of the weekend... 04:08 Is Rieko Ioane the best athlete in world rugby? 05:00 Who impressed from the Lions and who didn't? 09:40 Finn Russell adds a different dimension to the Lions! 12:30 Who does Henry Pollock remind Beav of? 14:04 Who would make up your ideal rugby player? 16:17 Assembly week for the All Blacks - what's it like? 19:35 How many tests will the ABs win this season? 23:06 Where does Ardie Savea finish the year? 24:25 What player will force their way into the ABs 23 by season end? 25:49 Where does Rieko Ioane finish the year? 29:28 What happens with the ABs 10 jersey? 31:46 Who will be named world rugby's player of the year? 32:59 Beav names his side to take on the French in Test 1 38:25 How you can be in to win... | |||
| The biggest pack ever? We react to the 1st All Blacks test team v France on The Aftermatch | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:15:24 | |
We react to the All Blacks first team of the year to take on France… Chapters00:00 Welcome back to The Aftermatch - we react to the first All Blacks team of the year! 02:08 Why are they playing Tupou Vai'i out of position? 04:26 Have the All Blacks solved the Ardie Savea riddle? 05:27 Four debutants... 08:05 Rieko Ioane moves back to the wing! 11:05 How do the All Blacks manage their bench... | |||
| Beav scores the All Blacks 6.5/10 - The Aftermatch bonus ep. | 06 Jul 2025 | 00:12:01 | |
In this bonus episode...we review the All Blacks first test of the year against the French. | |||
| Will Jordan the winger or fullback? Rating the ABs debutants. Our team for Test 2 - ep.21 | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:30:39 | |
Coming up on this episode…we talk about the reasons to be positive after the All Blacks first test, where is Will Jordan most impactful, is Tupou Va’ai a long term option at 6, we rate the debutants and talk about where Christian Lio-Willie fits in, plus what players have locked in their jerseys for the 2027 RWC, our Black Magic All Black of the week, Beav names his team for the second test and we talk Owen Farrell and those Lions!! Chapters 00:00 Welcome back - the road to number 1 in the world! 01:05 Reasons to be positive after Test One 05:39 What players have locked in their jerseys for the 2027 RWC? 08:13 Is Tupou Va'ai a long term option at 6? 09:23 Where does Christian Lio Willie fit in? 12:08 Rating the 4 debutants... 13:18 Win the air, win the game! Is this still relevant? 15:06 Black Magic All Black of the weekend... 17:23 Beav picks his team for Test 2 in Wellington... 20:46 Instant reaction - Beav is winning people over, even from the NH 23:00 Your ideal rugby player... 25:09 3 matches into the Lions series - 29:21 How does Owen Farrell slot into the team? | |||
| It's time to unleash Tavatavanawai!! We react to the All Blacks second test team. | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:14:40 | |
In this episode we...react to the All Blacks team for test two against the French in Wellington. We talk about the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia and do our predictions for the weekend. | |||
| Beav rates the All Blacks 7/10 - full second test review between NZ and France | 13 Jul 2025 | 00:17:07 | |
In this episode...we chat who stood out against the French in Wellington, the All Blacks DNA, their speed of play and kicking game. The newbie, Timoci Tavatavanawai, recalled winger Emoni Narawa and stand in lock Patrick Tuipulotu's big performance. | |||
| Who would win, the current All Blacks squad or the British & Irish Lions…ep.22 | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:35:44 | |
Coming up in this episode…consistency or fair opportunities, how do the All Blacks play test 3 against France in Hamilton? Can the Boks be beaten right now and are they the great innovators of world rugby or bad sports? Have we unearthed the next Brodie Retallick, would the current All Blacks group beat the current British and Irish Lions side, Wayne Smith’s influence on the All Blacks, the best jersey swap Beav’s ever done and the greatest women’s player of all time and the one that could get there!! | |||
| Will Jordan will crack 100 test tries, Finn Russell is the best 10 & smuggling a rooster into FMG! | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:32:57 | |
Coming up in this episode…how do you smuggle a rooster into FMG Stadium? We rank the French series, and pick our player of the series and standout rookie. We predict how many tries Will Jordan finishes his All Blacks career with, Beav explains how the All Blacks capping ceremony works, and we give our take on the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. Could James O’Connor come in to save the day and is Finn Russell the best first-five on the planet right now? Chapters 00:00 How do you smuggle a rooster into FMG Stadium? 03:58 Did the French save their best til last? 06:53 How many All Black tries does Will Jordan end his career with? 11:21 Who was the All Blacks best rookie so far... 15:30 All Blacks capping ceremony - how do they work? 18:28 Our Black Magic player of the weekend... 21:09 How the Wallabies can win a test against the Lions... 24:00 Best on show for the Lions... 25:04 James O'Connor to save the day? 27:40 Finn Russell's the greatest first-five on the planet right now... | |||
| This is Ruben Love's time - Kirst & Beav react to the All Blacks team ft. 10 changes | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:18:42 | |
In this bonus episode...we dissect the All Blacks team to take on France in Hamilton. Did Razor read the room picking so many Chiefs? Samipeni Finau to cover lock, Damian McKenzie's big opportunity, Ruben Love's time to shine, why is big Jim Tavatavanawai not starting, and we make our predictions for the weekend. | |||
| Matt Giteau talks the Wallabies v Lions, Beav's grunting & playing alongside the Brumbies legends! | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:10:04 | |
Former Wallaby Matt Giteau previews the British and Irish Lions series, who starts at 10, James O'Connor's role, the influence of Joseph Sua'ali'i, Joe Schmidt and much much more... | |||
| Why Richie Mo'unga rings Ronan O'Gara after every title win! | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:09:48 | |
In this bonus episode we catch up with the legend Ronan O'Gara on all things Lions, Andy Farrell's style, the Wallaby who could make a difference and the most talented players he's ever coached. | |||
| What is the greatest All Blacks team of all time, 1996 or 2015? | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:31:03 | |
In this episode we talk about 'that incident' to seal the Lions series, how did the Wallabies get so much improvement in the space of 7 days, the greatest celebration of Beav's career, we discuss which side was better the 1996 All Blacks or 2015, we relive that iconic Beauden Barrett try from the final, plus we preview the NPC and talk the players who could take the competition by storm and who could lift the trophy. | |||
| Israel Dagg like you've never heard him before - bonus ep of The Aftermatch with Kirst & Beav | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:21:13 | |
Chapters 00:00 Welcome to our special guest, Israel Dagg! 01:24 Izzy could have been a Black Cap! 03:03 The current player Izzy fan boys over... 05:10 Playing NPC as a 17 year old... 09:28 Memorable Moments in the All Blacks! 12:48 The greatest try assist of all time - 16:07 Beav the national hero... | |||
| Kirst & Beav's instant reaction to the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad, including Leroy Carter and Simon Parker! | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:42:25 | |
In this episode...we react to the All Blacks squad for The Rugby Championship, we talk about how Finlay Christie would feel about a recall, and what the new players Simon Parker, Kyle Preston and Leroy Carter have to offer. We review the Lions series, who would be our player of the series and what we learnt about the Wallabies in 3 weeks. We talk through another two iconic moments, review round 1 of the NPC and Beav reveals the one training that still gives him nightmares. Chapters 00:00 We react to the All Blacks squad announcement... 02:16 Leroy Carter, Simon Parker, Kyle Preston are in! 05:50 Why Finlay Christie has been recalled... 09:15 Most recent iconic moments in black - cast your vote! 19:29 The Lions won the series, but the Wallabies won the war! 22:16 Where Joe Schmidt might have regrets! 24:52 Our player of the Lions series... 26:12 The Wallabies player that'll be a world beater by 2027 28:31 Manawatu a surprise package in the NPC? 30:20 Lima Sopoaga's $1 deal with Waikato 34:17 The one training session that still haunts Beav to this day... 39:01 NPC round 2 predictions! | |||
| Richie Mo, Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett will all play in the 2027 RWC final, here's how! | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:38:07 | |
Chapters 00:00 The TRC is here, so what's Beav's sources saying... 02:51 The All Blacks number 1 side is... 07:43 When will Leroy Carter get an opportunity? 08:55 What makes Argentina so dangerous... 12:00 Beav's unusual stopover in a Brazilian jungle!! "It was like a scene out of Narcos". 15:35 The Boks will be waiting for the Wallabies - this is when we will see what Aussie are made of! 18:16 The best/worst on field 'player' refs... 19:48 Is this Sacha's Rugby Championship! 20:39 This is how you beat the Boks at Ellis Park! 21:46 Richie Mo is coming home - so how do the All Blacks fit them all in? 26:04 Comparing Richie, Damian and Beaudy... 29:01 Vote for your Black Magic moment of the July series... 32:43 Who makes our fantasy team and who doesn't? 35:15 Predictions for the weekend ahead! | |||
| Beav and Liam Messam rate that All Blacks performance against Argentina in game 1 of the TRC! | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:18:24 | |
Chapters 00:00 Game day in Argentina 04:25 We review the All Blacks performance 09:16 What's Beav really like on tour... 10:47 Our Black Magic All Black of the weekend... 12:28 The one player that could lead Argentina to the promise land 14:05 The oracle reacts to our world number 1 ranking! 15:28 We talk fantasy... 17:24 Instant reaction to the Boks v Wallabies | |||
| Is this the All Blacks team to beat the Boks - we react to Razor's latest team! | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:16:18 | |
In this episode, we talk about the All Blacks pack that keeps getting bigger, Simon Parker's debut, how close is this team to the side Razor will roll out against the Springboks at Eden Park. Plus we react to the Boks going back to their tried and tested in Handre Pollard and what the Wallabies are bringing to Cape Town. Plus our predictions and more... | |||
| The uncomfortable feeling after an All Blacks loss - episode 28 of The Aftermatch | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:30:24 | |
Chapters 00:00 The uncomfortable feeling after an All Blacks loss... 03:10 Where did the All Blacks let themselves down? 05:59 What's going on in the air? 14:40 How bad is Cortez Ratima? 16:19 Finlay Christie the best of the bunch! 19:14 The curious case of Rieko Ioane - is he a centre or a winger? 21:05 How good is Pablo Matera?! 23:12 Blind ranking loose forwards! 27:59 Rugby in Dunedin in the 90's | |||
| Can Springboks win playing entertaining rugby - Stephen Donald thinks so! | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:17:51 | |
Chapters 00:00 The Rugby Championship is the greatest competition! 01:19 The Wallabies are properly back!! 02:29 Handre Pollard is the most high pressure match winner! 03:08 Can the Springboks win playing entertaining rugby? 05:07 The Boks have just sign posted what's coming at Eden Park! 07:53 What's it like inside camp when the All Blacks lose? 10:08 Are the Wallabies the best team in The Rugby Championship right now? 10:41 The romance of the Ranfurly Shield... | |||
| Here’s Beav’s blueprint to beat the Springboks at Eden Park | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:27:12 | |
Chapters 00:00 Rugby's Biggest Week - the Boks are in town!! 03:10 The Eden Park record! 05:12 The Ardie Savea factor! 06:48 Beav and his biltong maker... 10:32 Leicester's back but will he play this weekend? 14:56 This is how the All Blacks beat the Boks... 18:32 Will the Boks get into Holland's head? 22:36 Vote for your Black Magic moment of the week... | |||
| Here's how the Boks will break the Eden Park record! | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:21:05 | |
Chapters 00:00 Do the Springboks make you nervous? 01:13 Here's how the Boks will break the Eden Park record! 04:57 Does Faf de Klerk play? 05:48 How do you stop the bomb squad? 11:13 Beav's key man for the Boks! 14:22 The key All Black changes - in the loose trio and on the bench! | |||
| We react to the All Blacks + Springboks teams - and there are a few areas to exploit! | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:20:50 | |
We react to the All Blacks team including the big move for Simon Parker. We talk Rassie's not so surprising team. Beav talks match winners, the key players and areas to exploit. | |||
| How things will be different for the Boks & the All Blacks in Wellington! | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:26:03 | |
| Full Eden Park Test Review including THAT Ardie Savea moment! | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:23:45 | |
| Beav rates the Sprinbgoks a perfect 10 - here's our full review of the All Blacks v Boks Test!! | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:22:44 | |
Chapters 00:00 We wonder what the Boks Aftermatch was like... 01:04 Beav's Takeaways from the Test... 05:03 Where did it all start to unravel... 05:56 NEWCHAPTER 07:38 They key area the All Blacks need to fix! 12:14 Ethan Hooker welcome to Test rugby! 15:49 Some Graham Henry wisedom that could have helpesd the All Blacks... 17:36 Was this the try of the century? 20:45 Beav rates the Boks out of 10! | |||
| What makes the Springboks so scary ahead of the 2027 RWC + TRC predictions + more... | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:21:53 | |
Chapters 00:00 Where has Damian Willemse been? 02:59 The Springboks luxury at 10 - Handre, Marnie or Sacha! 08:28 Siay Kolisi is special. 09:46 What's the scariest thing about the Boks? 14:34 The Rugby Championship is alive! 19:42 What was the more impressive half, the Wallabies at Ellis Park or Boks in Wellington? | |||
| The Aftermatch women's Rugby World Cup semifinal special with former Black Fern Chelsea Semple! | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:21:38 | |
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Women's Rugby World Cup 03:05 Black Ferns Journey and Key Players 05:45 Analyzing Canada: The Upcoming Challenge 08:43 Moments of the World Cup: Off-Field Highlights 11:29 Rivalry with England: The Pinnacle of Competition 14:10 Predictions for the Semifinals and Final | |||
| All Blacks v Wallabies Preview + the best Bledisloe yarns you'll hear! | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:25:01 | |
Chapters00:00 Last weeks podcast looked better...02:50 Bledisloe Cup - The fastest Bledisloe05:44 Lomu, Eales and drinking from the Bledisloe08:26 The Key Matchups11:16 Who will Razor and Joe pick14:24 the Mental Demons17:08 The Role of Mental Skills in Rugby20:00 Get excited! | |||
| All Blacks v Wallabies | Cam Roigard is Antoine DuPont + how to unleash Joseph Suaalii | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:26:07 | |
00:00 Eroni's Anthem Performance02:42 These are our wingers05:47 The Return of Cam Roigard08:35 All Blacks' Tactical Evolution11:27 Match Analysis: All Blacks vs Wallabies14:19 Player Performances and Key Takeaways17:13 Wallabies' Strategy and Future Prospects19:52 Entertainment on Tour: A Comedic Misfire | |||
| Sacha has arrived! The Springboks can get even better | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:22:45 | |
Chapters00:00 Who wins The Rugby Championship03:02 The Rise of the New Springboks05:46 sacha feinberg-mngomezulu is The Future of Rugby08:51 Depth and Strategy in South African Rugby11:42 World Cup Favorites?14:32 Chasing the Sun: Documentary is Beavers best17:06 Loving the Heartland Championship 19:44 Game Day Experience and Future Improvements | |||