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The All Blacks have swept the Bledisloe Cup again, 50-19 at Eden Park and 43-21 in Sydney, and the trophy hasn't left New Zealand since 2003. Former All Black Francis Saili and former Aussie Sevens flyer Kimami Sitauti join Sione to unpack why the gap keeps showing up: the grassroots pathway, the pull of the NRL and AFL, and the big brother, little brother mindset Kiwi kids carry from schoolboys. We back Peter Lakai's player of the match shift, a vintage night from 35-year-old Beauden Barrett at fullback and Max Jorgensen's value out wide, then it's the Bledisloe edition of Streets Won't Forget with Kimami's unbeaten run on the line.What's the real reason the Wallabies can't crack the All Blacks? Drop your take in the comments.

The Eden Park hoodoo lives on. The Wallabies were right in it at 17-14 down at the break, then the All Blacks piled on 26 unanswered points to win 50-19 and lock away the Bledisloe Cup for another year. We get into where it slipped away for Australia, why Jordie Barrett owned the high ball, how Damian McKenzie flipped the momentum from 10, and the defensive fix the Wallabies need before Sydney. Then the Streets Won't Forget quiz goes full Bledisloe edition, and somehow the Wallabies win again.Who's taking Bledisloe 2 in Sydney? Drop your score prediction in the comments.Pillar Sports, official sports tape provider of the Pig Athletic Club BaaBaas. Check them out at https://pillarsports.com/pac

Former All Black and Manu Samoa rep Lima Sopoaga joins Sione and Kimami Sitauti fresh off his behind the scenes stint with the All Blacks in South Africa. With the Springboks taking the series 3-1 and the Wallabies beating the world champs in Perth, we break down both Bledisloe Cup squads, ask what Shannon Frizell and Scott Barrett bring back to a bruised All Blacks pack, and debate whether this is finally the year Australia ends 40 years without a win at Eden Park. Lima backs the All Blacks 35-20, Kimami is tipping the Wallabies 24-21, then the boys go head to head in a Bledisloe edition of Streets Won't Forget.

Four yellow cards, a referee calling his TMO on an iPhone, and 11 Wallabies still hanging on. Sione is joined by Rugby Heads OG Ryan Freney to break down the Springboks' 42-38 loss in Perth: Ryan Lonergan running the show at nine, Paul de Villiers' early pilfers, Rassie Erasmus' 13 changes and whether the Boks finally got rattled, plus the Andrea Piardi and TMO carry-on that nearly handed it back. Then it's on to the Bledisloe, with Hunter Paisami facing a four-game ban, Len Ikitau in doubt, Ardie Savea out for the All Blacks, and Australia chasing a first win at Eden Park since 1986.Saffas, be honest: was Perth a fluke, or are the Wallabies actually back? Drop your Bledisloe prediction below.

The Wallabies had the world champion Springboks beaten 42-17 in Perth, then four yellow cards, a TMO stuck talking to the ref on a mobile phone and a final 15 minutes that felt like it lasted an hour turned a statement win into pure chaos. Sione and Fonz break down Ryan Lonergan's kicking masterclass, Len Ikitau's double, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii owning the high ball in his first start on the wing and Angus Bell's scrum show, before the Bomb Squad roared back and Australia hung on with 11 men to win 42-38 and reclaim the Mandela Challenge Plate. With the Bledisloe up next, is it time for the All Blacks to get worried?Boks fans, Wallabies fans, All Blacks fans: was that the Test of the year or the worst advert rugby has ever had? Tell us in the comments.

Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes for Sunday's one-off Test in Perth, handed Andre Esterhuizen the captaincy and still kept the scariest bench in world rugby: Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, Wilco Louw and Jasper Wiese. Sione, Fonz and Freney preview Springboks vs Wallabies at Optus Stadium, starting with the maul that broke the All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, then into whether Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing can win the aerial battle, who should start in the Wallabies front row and whether Australia's scrum can hang on once the bomb squad arrives. The boys also get stuck into New Zealand Rugby's summit and the leaked plan that could see the Kiwis walk away from Super Rugby altogether.Who wins in Perth and by how much? Drop your score prediction in the comments.

The Boks are Rugby's Greatest Rivalry champions after a 43-28 statement win in Baltimore, and Kimami Sitauti and Francis Saili join Sione to run the full series debrief: our 3-2-1 player of the series voting, Morné van den Berg's coming-out party, Ardie Savea's injury-hit series, and why Malcolm Marx might be the best player on the planet right now. Plus what the All Blacks need to fix before these two teams meet again in a World Cup year.Who gets your vote for player of the series, Springboks or All Blacks? Drop it in the comments.This week's Top Performer of the Week is powered by Pillar Sports, official sports tape provider of the Pig Athletic Club BaaBaas. Check them out at https://pillarsports.com/pac

Rassie's 100th Test in charge ends the only way it could. The Springboks blitzed the All Blacks 43-28 in Baltimore to seal Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 3-1, and we're joined by Dane Sherratt from @KickOnRugby  to breakdown Morné van den Berg's coming-out party, Malcolm Marx's case for best player in the world, and whether the All Blacks are really as far off the top as the scoreline suggests. Plus, player of the series, best bench performers, and our favourite moments from the whole tour.Who was your player of the series, Springboks or All Blacks? Drop it in the comments.

The Springboks are one win away from a first series victory over the All Blacks since 1976, and they're taking it to Baltimore. Sione and Fonz break down South Africa's bruising 29-24 win in Soweto, Malcolm Marx's monster performance, and the fallout from Ardie Savea's shoulder injury. Then the freshly-dropped Test 4 teams get torn apart — Richie Mo'unga finally gets his shot at 10, Codie Taylor captains, and the boys lock in their predictions for the Baltimore decider.Who wins it — Boks by how much, or can the All Blacks force a share of the trophy? Drop your score prediction below.

The Springboks hit back in Cape Town, riding Cheslin Kolbe's perfect 18-point night off the boot and a Malcolm Marx masterclass at the breakdown to level Rugby's Greatest Rivalry at 1-1. Kimami, Scott and Francis break down the scrum chatter, the All Blacks' high ball struggles and who stood out in a seven-try thriller, then look ahead to a series-defining Test 3 in Johannesburg. Who wins the decider, Boks or All Blacks? Drop your score prediction below.

The Springboks needed a response after Ellis Park and they got one, grinding out a 33-26 win over the All Blacks in Cape Town to level Rugby's Greatest Rivalry at 1-1. Sione and Fonz break down how South Africa's front-row swap and Deon Fourie's remarkable recall paid off, why Jesse Kriel might be the most underrated Bok on the park, and how close New Zealand came to snatching it back in the closing minutes. Who wins the decider in Johannesburg?

Springboks come into Cape Town on the back foot after a 33-16 hammering at Ellis Park, and Rassie Erasmus isn't messing around: Handre Pollard is back in the number 10 jersey, Pieter-Steph du Toit leads the side out for his 100th Test cap, and Ox Nche reaches 50 caps in the same XV. Sione, Kimami and former All Black Francis Saili break down what went wrong in Johannesburg, whether Pollard's control game can slow the All Blacks down, and drop their predictions for the Cape Town Stadium decider.Who wins Test 2: Pollard's boot or the All Blacks' bench firepower? Drop your score prediction below.

The All Blacks nearly blew their unbeaten run on this Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, trailing the Lions by 18 points before Rieko Ioane inspired a stunning comeback for a 41-35 win at Ellis Park, completing a clean sweep of every South African franchise. Sione breaks down the standout performers, the Lions' near-upset, and who's forced their way into contention for the Cape Town Test. Who impressed you more in this one, Ioane, Blackadder, or a Lions player who deserves a Bok call-up?

The All Blacks stunned the Springboks 16-33 in the opening Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour at Ellis Park, scoring five tries to one in a brutal second-half turnaround. Sione and Fonz break down every moment.Who was your Man of the Match, and can the Springboks bounce back in Cape Town? Drop your Test 2 prediction below. 👇

The All Blacks have named their Game Day 23 for the first Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, and we're breaking down every selection call ahead of Saturday's Ellis Park showdown. Sione is joined by Ray to react to Dave Rennie's team, debate the biggest calls up front and in midfield, and lock in their score predictions for the series opener.🔔 Subscribe for full Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour coverage all series long.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry is finally here. Sione, Loveni, Kimami and Scott Sio preview the opening Test between the All Blacks and Springboks at Ellis Park; favourites, key matchups, the coaches' room battle, and full score predictions. Plus a recap of the Wallabies' statement win over Japan in Townsville, a look ahead to the Wallaroos' 100th Test against the Black Ferns in Auckland, and an All Blacks vs Springboks special of Streets Won't Forget.

Who do you have winning at Ellis Park, Springboks or All Blacks? Drop your score prediction below.

The All Blacks close out their tour warm-ups with a statement 50-19 win over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, leading 24-0 at the break before Codie Taylor, Josh Moorby and Leroy Carter all crossed twice. Sione and Fonz break down who nailed their audition for the first Springboks Test 23, the halfback battle between Cortez Ratima and Kyle Preston, and why Anton Segner just made picking a specialist 7 a lot harder for Dave Rennie.Let us know your thoughts in the comments...

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour delivers a night to remember as Ma'a Nonu faces the haka for the first time, lining up for the Sharks as the All Blacks put 54 unanswered points on the board in wet Durban conditions. Sione is joined by former Wallaby Scott Sio and Kimami Sitauti to break it all down, plus the Wallabies survive a red card and a fierce Japan fightback in Osaka under new coach Les Kiss.

The Boks ground out a gritty 17-10 win over Los Pumas in Buenos Aires in their final hit-out before the Greatest Rivalry series, and it wasn't pretty. Meanwhile the All Blacks have named a stacked side to face the Sharks in Durban, Luke Jacobson gets the armband for the first time, but it's the Billy Proctor injury news that's rocked the camp. Sione and Fonz break it all down.Let us know in the comments, was that Boks performance a fair watch, or are the critics right?

The All Blacks kicked off Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour and nearly walked straight into an upset. The Stormers controlled long stretches of the game, Deon Fourie turned back the clock, and two yellow cards had the tourists down to 13 men before a late scoring blitz got them home 38-21. Sione and Fonz break down the good, the ugly, and what needs fixing before the Sharks next week.Was that scoreline flattering, or did the All Blacks deserve it? Drop your take in the comments.

Dave Rennie has named his first All Blacks team of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, and it's stacked. Beauden Barrett starts at 10 in his first cap of the Rennie era, Patrick Tuipulotu captains alongside returning lock Fabian Holland, and uncapped duo Siale Lauaki and Josh Jacomb are set for their debuts off the bench. On the other side, 39-year-old Deon Fourie returns for the Stormers after injury, the same man who backed up at hooker in the World Cup final. Sione and Fonz break down both team lists ahead of Friday night's clash at Cape Town Stadium.Which Stormers players should the All Blacks be wary of this weekend? Drop your picks below.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour is finally here. The All Blacks touch down in Cape Town to open their first full South African tour since 1996, starting with the Stormers. Over in Buenos Aires, Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks get one last hit out against Los Pumas before the Test series begins, and in Osaka the Les Kiss era kicks off for the Wallabies against Japan.On this episode, Sione is joined by Kimami and new panelist Scott Sio (former Wallabies, now representing Samoa) for a spicy Agree or Disagree round, full match previews and predictions across all three fixtures, plus a breakdown of the chaos in Samoa rugby as a new union rises to challenge Lakapi Samoa.Drop your predictions and your own Agree or Disagree verdicts in the comments. Who wins this weekend?

Cape Town is bracing for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry! Dane Sherratt (Kick On Rugby) and Fonz dive into the Cape Crusade atmosphere, the Ardie Savea rest debate, uncapped players to watch on both sides, and drop their boldest predictions for this weekend's All Blacks vs Springboks test.Who wins the series? Drop your prediction in the comments 👇

Squad day has arrived! Dave Rennie and Rassie Erasmus have both named their squads for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, the first head-to-head tour between the All Blacks and Springboks on South African soil in 30 years. Sione and Fonz break down every selection, the surprise picks, the unlucky omissions, and predict how both teams line up for the opening Test at Ellis Park.

🏉 Halfway through the 2026 Nations Championship and it's time to lock in our Team of the Series! Sione (Pig Athletic Club) is joined by Fonz (Rugby Heads) and Dane Sherrett (Kick On Rugby) to build the ultimate first XV from the opening three rounds — Springboks, All Blacks, England, France, Scotland, Japan, Ireland, Wallabies, Italy and Los Pumas all in the mix, with a few genuinely contested calls and at least one on-air vote reversal. Who's been your standout of the series so far?Drop your Team of the Series picks in the comments below — who got snubbed? 👇

The Springboks put 43 unanswered points on Wales, despite ten changes and four debutants, to stay unbeaten through the Nations Championship's opening block, but it's the All Blacks who are making the biggest statement of anyone chasing them, blowing Ireland away 40-21 at Eden Park. Elsewhere in Round 3: the Wallabies thumped Italy 57-10 to send Joe Schmidt out on a high, France put 42 on Japan, Scotland survived an early scare to see off Fiji 33-17, and England needed a controversial TMO call to hold off a fired-up Argentina 31-24.This week the crew breaks down every result, debates whether the All Blacks and France are really the only sides who can catch the Boks before next year's World Cup in Australia, names their Top Performers of the Week, and locks in their Team of the Series so far. Plus, Kimami and Loveni go head-to-head in a France vs England Rugby Heads Quiz Off for bragging rights and a $100 gift card.

The Springboks survived a scare from Scotland and look more dangerous than ever heading into their All Blacks tour — while Fiji's no-show against England has the whole rugby world asking questions. We break down every game from Round 2 of the Nations Championship.

South Africa opened their Nations Championship campaign in emphatic fashion, and we're breaking down exactly how they did it, plus everything else from Round 1 of the Nations Championship and our Round 2 predictions.

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