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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...

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

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?

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...

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?

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

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...

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!

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...

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...