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THE AFTERMATCH

Come for the rugby, stay for The Aftermatch. Join Stephen Donald & Kirstie Stanway every week for the best unfiltered stories, fresh perspectives and unique insights into rugby union.

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  1. 116

    Humbled but confident: Full series review, Marx, Ardie & the moment that said it all.

    0:00 - Intro: the postmortem, and why this was the greatest series ever0:50 - The rivalry's return after 30 years, and how it delivered2:44 - Award #1: Best Moment — Ardie Savea's gesture5:45 - Beav's moment: the scrum 6:51 - Award #2: Unsung Player — Kyle Preston the roofer8:14 - Honourable mention: Tupou Vaa'i's versatility at six and lock9:05 - Beauden Barrett's role as water boy and mentor11:04 - Award #3: Player of the Tour15:11 - Rookies of the tour17:01 - Confidence check: 12 months out from the World Cup18:52 - What the All Blacks need to work on before then21:25 - The players missed: Scott Barrett, Fainga'anuku & more24:37 - Diving into the Springboks: why they're so dominant26:41 - Malcolm Marx, Eben Etzebeth & the forward pack's depth28:49 - Final prediction: a World Cup quarter-final in Sydney29:05 - Sign-off & call for comments

  2. 115

    Review or post-mortem? A Springboks masterclass & why small wingers are more dangerous than ever!

    00:00 – Springboks Make Us Eat Humble Pie01:30 – What Was Going On With The Technology?!03:05 – Springboks Set The Standard04:57 – Kurt-Lee Arendse: The Small Winger Causing Chaos06:28 – How Close Were The All Blacks?07:00 – The Big Referee Momentum Swings09:07 – Black Magic All Black Of The Week10:26 – Richie Mo’unga Is Back11:49 – Will Jordan Does It Again!12:49 – Cody Taylor’s Ultimate Warrior Moment14:49 – Baltimore Ticked Almost Every Box15:48 – Greatest Rivalry Series Is Better Than The Lions!

  3. 114

    "Beaver's Bunker: your questions answered, Ardie's cult status, and that scrum on another planet."

    0:00 - Beav back in New Zealand1:05 - Bigger than a Lions series? Reflecting on the tour1:25 - Could New Zealand match this atmosphere in 4 years?2:01 - The result: series lost 2-1, but one test still to go2:41 - Rating the All Blacks' first half: best rugby of the series?3:51 - Does it breach the 7.5 threshold?5:28 - Bushbuck Moment: Ardie Savea's second try6:44 - Ardie Savea's game — and a scary shoulder injury7:22 - Peter Lakai & Wallace Sititi's growing impact7:50 - Ardie Savea joins the all-time top try-scoring forwards8:30 - Where does Malcolm Marx rank on that list?9:17 - Malcolm Marx's swagger and physical dominance10:59 - Give the Boks their flowers: the scrum is elite11:34 - What Dave Rennie learned from this series13:52 - Black Magic All Black of the Week: Will Jordan15:26 - Open question box: send us your questions16:07 - Why the rest of the world is relieved right now

  4. 113

    Was this better than a Lions series? Give the Boks their flowers, Marx has swagger, & the north is happy these 2 meet in the RWC Quarters

    0:00 - Beav back in New Zealand1:05 - Bigger than a Lions series? Reflecting on the tour1:25 - Could New Zealand match this atmosphere in 4 years?2:01 - The result: series lost 2-1, but one test still to go2:41 - Rating the All Blacks' first half: best rugby of the series?3:51 - Does it breach the 7.5 threshold?5:28 - Bushbuck Moment: Ardie Savea's second try6:44 - Ardie Savea's game — and a scary shoulder injury7:22 - Peter Lakai & Wallace Sititi's growing impact7:50 - Ardie Savea joins the all-time top try-scoring forwards8:30 - Where does Malcolm Marx rank on that list?9:17 - Malcolm Marx's swagger and physical dominance10:59 - Give the Boks their flowers: the scrum is elite11:34 - What Dave Rennie learned from this series13:52 - Black Magic All Black of the Week: Will Jordan15:26 - Open question box: send us your questions16:07 - Why the rest of the world is relieved right now

  5. 112

    "Previewing the Soweto decider: keys to victory, and why SA is tougher than the World Cup."

    0:00 - Intro: double (maybe triple) episode week0:38 - Beav's Bunker note: catch last week's on Sky Sport NZ1:59 - How tough is it to win in South Africa?3:05 - Keys to victory: tempo, offloading & the high-ball battle5:00 - How to stop the Springboks getting into your 226:29 - Handre Pollard in?7:11 - Winning the advantage line: the key to both gameplans8:04 - Any changes to the All Blacks' 23?8:52 - Richie Mo'unga's role, banking experience for the World Cup9:50 - Who wins this test for the All Blacks?11:36 - Nullifying the Springboks' biggest threats13:23 - Soweto: the history, the stadium, the vuvuzelas14:03 - Sign-off & questions for the comments

  6. 111

    Lima Sopoaga live from safari, that huge scrum, and George Bower's 'give me the herbs' speech!

    0:00 - Reflecting on the win: relentless Boks, but composure held0:19 - The scrum that won the game0:53 - George Bower's "give me the herbs" team talk1:36 - The momentum swing & belief in the group2:06 - Well-worked tries, not fluky intercepts2:43 - The final 20 minutes: was this the plan all along?3:15 - "Can you bash us for eighty?" — Rennie's message4:12 - Proud of a new group under pressure5:21 - All Black of the Week5:51 - Fabian Holland's moment6:34 - Tupou Vaa'i's big role at six6:58 - Jordie Barrett's incredible stat line7:41 - Locking in Jordie for Black Magic All Black of the Week8:17 - Looking ahead: Cape Town 9:06 - Rassie calls the loss "catastrophic"9:42 - Lima's Cape Town recommendations10:21 - The touring Kiwi fans on safari

  7. 110

    ALL BLACKS & SPRINGBOKS TEAM REACTION

    Fabian will take it to the Boks, we need Sasha, Moorby & the 3 fullbacks & Ardie for player of the series?

  8. 109

    Rassie's mind games, Boks' 'new Dan Carter', Jordie to win it & the biggest game of Ardie's career?

    0:00 - 3 from 3 on tour, test one is here0:40 - South African braai vs Kiwi calamari1:50 - The mind games: Rennie's honesty vs Rassie's tactics3:04 - Rassie fronts a referee at the press conference4:32 - Does crowd pressure subconsciously sway the ref?5:49 - Why the Springboks delayed naming their team7:24 - Who starts at 10 for the Springboks?8:32 - Is Damian McKenzie fit to play?10:17 - Tupou Vaa'i six, and the bench picks11:18 - Keys to an All Blacks victory: winning up front14:56 - The kicking game, discipline & the aerial battle17:15 - Key players: Codie Taylor's experience up front18:35 - The best second five in the world: Jordie Barrett20:58 - Nobody's talking about our captain: Ardie Savea22:13 - The biggest test since the World Cup final23:14 - Kirst's plea: no cards to decide this game23:35 - Sign-off & tease for Beav's Bunker

  9. 108

    CONRAD SMITH JOINS THE AFTERMATCH! "Bakkies Botha pinned me down, the brought me a beer." Yarns for days with Conrad.

    0:00 - Intro: Conrad Smith joins the Greatest Rivalry series1:40 - Preparing mentally for a week against the Boks4:55 - His first taste of an All Blacks–Boks test was intense!6:38 - The try in Bloemfontein7:53 - Jean de Villiers & Jacques Fourie: his toughest opponents10:01 - Comparing the two midfields: enforcer vs organiser11:26 - The toughest player he ever had to defend13:42 - Touring life: golf, safaris & the apartheid museum17:39 - Why his partnership with Ma'a worked so well20:24 - Could Conrad pull off Ma'a's solo haka?22:10 - Richie McCaw's legendary wake-up call before a tour22:50 - His favourite Boks memory: John Smit's 100th test24:00 - Beating each other up, then best mates in the sheds

  10. 107

    WARNING: A street fight is coming!

    1:18 - "It's always gonna turn into a street fight"3:05 - Leroy Carter and Peter Lakai4:09 - The young Ardie Savea comparison4:30 - The (three) lessons learned from game one6:07 - We're playing a different game of rugby now6:43 -We are in the entertainment game?7:37 - Does the referee's home country change the calls?8:05 - How the All Blacks need to adapt9:17 - Dave Rennie confirms the high-ball tactic10:48 - Black Magic All Black of the Week: Rieko Ioane13:24 - The Rieko Ioane redemption story14:32 - Why Durban ranks #2 on Beav's tour card16:44 - King's Park, braais & the local nightclub17:16 - Beav heads to South Africa17:55 - Breaking down the team named for game two19:15 - The debutants19:50 - Three names Beav's excited to watch21:05 - Has Dave Rennie already locked in his 23?21:43 - The back three: Fehi, McKenzie & Caleb Clark22:49 - Semisi's underdog story25:13 - Ma'a Nonu's return, aged 44, for the Sharks26:59 - Sign-off & tease for Thursday's interview

  11. 106
  12. 105

    "Israel Dagg on the OG bomb squad, the Springbok match winner, and going rogue on Graham Henry!"

    0:00 - Israel Dagg joins the Greatest Rivalry series0:26 - Why his best rugby came against the Springboks1:56 - His first test against the Boks & the wing swap mix-up3:32 - Milsey still doesn't know what really happened4:39 - Explaining the OG bomb squad5:10 - The mental prep behind facing high balls all week7:52 - Did he ever feel the pressure?9:03 - Life on tour in South Africa11:25 - Playing at altitude12:11 - The Soweto match-winner in front of 100,000 fans15:42 - The Springbok legends he played against16:09 - Zane Kirchner, Morné Steyn & Fourie du Preez17:24 - Getting burned by Brian Habana at Ellis Park19:11 - His thoughts on the current All Blacks squad20:25 - Will Jordan vs Habana's try-scoring record

  13. 104

    Sam Cane on convincing yourself your body is going to be destroyed!

    Sam Cane on Cheslin's ridiculous training feats, relentless du Toit, & Dane Coles baiting Boks fans!

  14. 103

    All Blacks ratings, why peak D-Mac is back & Richie Mo'unga could now be on the tour!

    00:00 – Are the Fox's the most succerssful sporting family?02:16 – We Rate The All Blacks in Win Over Ireland07:05 – Patty Tuipulotu's Career & Comeback Story09:28 – Tupou Vaa'i: Lock & Six!11:41 – Luke Jacobson's Underrated Impact14:03 – Damien McKenzie's New Running Game16:15 – McKenzie at Fullback & Rennie's Coaching Touch18:28 – Ethan de Groot & Barnesy's Tough Love Coaching20:46 – Breaking Down the Win Over Ireland23:03 – All Blacks' Best Defensive Performance of the Year25:26 – Nations Championship Review: Best Performer27:43 – Best Rookie & the Morby X-Factor29:19 – Rating the All Blacks: Defence, Attack, Set Piece31:21 – Ten & Back Three Selection Debate33:30 – Bench Depth & Wallace's Omission35:58 – Looking Ahead to the Springboks38:14 – Squad Predictions: Front Row & Locks39:54 – Halfback Cover & the Richie Mo'unga Question42:02 – Midfield Cover & Squad Numbers

  15. 102

    Jordie & Reiko Know Ireland's Secrets, Is Will Jordan the GOAT Winger? Beav Names His AB's Starters.

    00:00 Welcome & All Blacks vs Italy Rating02:16 Will Jordan Breaks the All-Time Try Record06:33 Ranking the Greatest Finishers in World Rugby09:21 Game Recap: All Blacks 47-17 Italy09:51 Leroy Carter Injury & Rico Ioane Recalled12:02 Josh Morby's Sensational Debut14:12 What Worked (and Didn't) for the All Blacks17:42 Black Magic All Black of the Week: Jordie Barrett22:33 Ireland Test Preview & Eden Park History24:55 Front Row and Scrum Selection25:38 Second Row Debate26:31 Loose Trio & Midfield Selection29:34 Back Three Picks for Ireland Clash30:47 Nations Championship Title Race33:45 Round 3 Wrap: France, Australia, Italy35:34 Weekend Predictions Around the Rugby World37:51 Coming Up: Beaver's Bunker

  16. 101

    Kirst & Beav review test one vs a brilliant France side — and Beav hands out his ratings!

    0:00 - Intro & Welcome0:23 - Rennie's All Blacks — First Impressions1:18 - Hurricanes DNA in the All Blacks2:25 - Beav hands out his ratings3:50 - Bushbuck Moment of the Week — Cam Roigard's Second Try5:44 - France are a good side!6:24 - French Nine & Ten — The Standouts10:00 - Full Test Match Review15:00 - Beav's Team for Test Two18:29 - Blackmagic MVP - The McCaw Meads Medal25:05 - Platinum Homes All Blacks Blueprint 32:26 - Loose Forward Selections Debated33:17 - Nations Championship Round One Review34:20 - South Africa & Cheslin Kolbe's Magic35:15 - Scotland vs South Africa Preview36:00 - Australia vs France — A Cracking Game37:15 - Italy Lose to Japan — Trouble Ahead37:43 - Beaver's Bunker Coming up

  17. 100

    Kirst & Beav preview the All Blacks vs a dangerous France & does Beav's starting XV have surprises?

    0:30 - Test Week One — The New Era Begins!2:02 - Christchurch & The French Are Coming2:45 - New Coach, New Captain — Rennie & Ardie4:25 - Ardie's Incredible Backstory12:00 - Beav's Predicted Starting XV20:00 - All Blacks vs France Preview20:30 - Platinum Homes Blueprint — How to Beat France32:27 - The French Psyche — How Do They Do It?33:30 - Nations Championship Explained34:49 - Round One Predictions37:01 - Pick Rennie's Team & Win

  18. 99

    Kirst & Beav review the Super Rugby Final, was that the greatest finals performance we've ever seen?

    0:00 - Intro & Beav's Welfare Check2:15 - Bushbuck Moment of the Final — Ruben Love4:27 - The Wellington Atmosphere & Pre-Match Show6:49 - Weather Chaos & The Full House9:00 - First Half Review — Hurricanes Dominate16:13 - How the Hurricanes Dismantled the Chiefs18:32 - Greatest Finals Performance Ever?20:54 - Jordie Barrett's Game IQ22:00 - All Blacks Season Preview Coming Up

  19. 98
  20. 97

    BEAVER'S BUNKER - Can Beav make rucks sexy?

    00:01 We are talking ruck speed...good luck making this sexy!00:55 Tupou Vaa'i, 6'7 but can get low!02:14 The king of all kings Du'Plessis Kirifi02:55 Chop tackle and supporting players04:05 Brad Shields...Slow ruck means line speed 05:06 Brilliant attacking teams06:42 You can make the opposition commit more players12:58 Teams named, who's in, who's out

  21. 96

    Best final in 30 years? Plus 2 stars who could play their way into All Black honours!

    0:00 Welcome to the Dream Final0:54 The Greatest Finals of the Last 30 Years2:12 Over 60 points scored?3:16 Weather Watch for Saturday Night4:15 BUSHBUCK Moment of the Week8:16 Chiefs Back Line & Midfield Breakdown9:55 Chiefs vs Crusaders: Best 40 Minutes of Rugby Ever?15:38 Hurricanes vs Blues Semifinal Review22:37 Richie Mo Medal Points & McKenzie's Case26:07 Players Who Could Write Their Names into Rens book35:05 Roigard vs McKenzie & Why Ruck Speed Wins It39:23 The Mental Game: Pressure, Discipline & Destiny47:28 Brad Shields still has it, Hurricanes Selection Calls 6-2?49:48 Storylines & Final Predictions

  22. 95

    Tony Brown mind games? Do the Blues have two big games in them? Brodie & Rennie thrown in Japan!

    00:35 Is the Tony Brown hiring NZR mind games? 02:05 Could Rassie ever coach another international team?03:35 Dave Rennie and Brodie Retalick get thrown around by the Japanese!06:02 BUSHBUCK Moment - that D-Mac flick pass brings back nightmares for Beav against the Stormers09:20 The best performance this week? Surely the Hurricanes!10:23 Has a star been born with Isaac Hutchinson?12:12 There were some standouts for the Crusaders v Blues14:10 Superb loose trio chat including McCaw, Read and Kaino19:23 Time for the Richie Mo Meadal!!23:24 Beavers Bunker suggstions..Beav gets a passion project25:40 Chiefs v Crusaders Semi-Final deep dive34:50 Hurricanes v Blues Semi-Final deep dive44:05 Kirst & Beav pick their Grand Finalists

  23. 94

    BEAVER'S BUNKER EP4 - Cam Roigard deep dive! Beav breaks down the most dangerous halfback in Super!

    01:00 The threat of him. Drawing defenders & analysing try v Crusaders.01:44 Taking the line on. Analysing 2nd try v Crusaders.02:22 Why he attracts defenders04:22 DC was triple threat what does Roigard have?05:53 It's the vision and the intelligence. Analysing try v Force06:43 Kicking game and vision. Analysing a near try v Blues07:51 The support line. He runs in front of the play. Analysing try v Reds

  24. 93

    CRUSADERS v BLUES PLAYOFF PREVIEW! Do the Blues fear the Crusaders?

    00:01 3 v 4 at the best stadium in the country01:00 The Bluesd arer definitely in with a chance03:30 Who's 100th is it this time?!04:40 High ball in play from the Crusaders!

  25. 92

    CHIEFS v REDS PLAYOFF PREVIEW! It's the final game that counts!

    00:33 Just look at the names on the Reds team sheet02:30 It's the battle of the loosies04:20 The Chiefs will look at each other and know...

  26. 91

    HURRICANES v BRUMBIES PLAYOFF PREVIEW! History and the weather are on the Brumbies side.

    00:27 History is on the Brumbies side02:20 The Brumbies forwards need to slow them down03:05 Lonergan is the key04:45 Rain, wind and the pressure of finals football

  27. 90

    Super Rugby Finals Preview

    01:26 Christian Cullen, Zinzan Brooke & Jonah the GOATS of Super Rugby05:00 BUSHBUCK Moment is Moana & we hope they are back next year07:05 Hurricanes v Brumbies preview13:45 Chiefs v Reds preview21:13 The Jonah Lomu Medal goes to...31:00 Crusaders v Blues preview38:24 Super Rugby Fantasy Aftermatch prize winners

  28. 89

    BEAVERS BUNKER - We love some set-pice attack!

    00:41 Chiefs brilliance and he doesn't even touch the ball!03:30 If you're talking attack you have to watch the Hurricanes06:48 Mid-field scrum is the best attacking platform

  29. 88

    All Blacks 2nd Fives Head 2 Head, All Blacks team naming competition, & Big Ben's epic career!

    00:00 Beav's back in the comments and people want that prize pack!01:23 This is the potential first All Blacks team of 202604:45 Kirst & Beav H2H picking top 607:03 Beav's first experience at Chch's new stadium..surrounded by horses!10:16 Crusaders v Chiefs full breakdown "everything you want to see in rugby"11:52 What does this say about the Crusaders13:06 How good is David Havili15:30 All Blacks 2nd Fives Head 2 Head breakdown20:07 One more week until we hand out the Jonah Lomu Medal21:19 Josh Moorby All Black?22:42 BUSHBUCK Moment - Israel Leota is a supreme athlete 6"3, 101kg25:55 Hurricanes - one of the greatest attacking teams we have seen for a long time29:50 Highlanders gave us some great moments in 2026 34:20 Is Christian Cullen the Greatest Super Rugby player EVER?37:18 Ben Tameifuna's epic career, and he did it his way!42:25 Week 16 Picks - what will the top 6 look like?

  30. 87

    "It's impossible to pick the first All Blacks team" + AB's 10's head to head

    00:00 Team kit memo01:30 What do AB's 10's need to work on?05:16 What 10 is the best game manager?07:20 Counter attack was nonexistent last year, 2 tries off turnover ball, Springboks scored 13!11:02 Reaction to our Dave Rennie interview12:31 Dave Rennies 3 second rule15:08 Beav claims it's impossible to predict the starting XV for the All Blacks16:22 Name the first starting XV for the All Blacks and win prizes18:08 BUSHBUCK moment Fehe's record!19:12 Blues v Hurricanes breakdown - if you don't love watching the Canes you don't like rugby"25:39 The Blues could still get a home semi! We do the maths!27:37 Beav names the strengths of the potential All Black wingers31:16 The Jonah's - only 2 weeks left33:30 Quinn Tupaea in the coaches box36:15 Chiefs v Highlanders breakdown45:08 Round 15 picks

  31. 86

    The All Black trials start now! 6 weeks until Dave Rennie picks his 1st All Black team + Leicester Faingaʻanuku is the bench!

    00:00 Beav is in the comments!03:28 This is when Dave Rennie locks in All Black spots10:10 Leicester Faingaʻanuku guaranteed in the AB's 2316:22 The Crusaders are only at 65%27:23 Can the Highlanders still make top 6?28:50 The Canes still rolling34:10 Jordie playing the pro golf tour last week37:00 We think the Chiefs finish top of the table41:30 Dave Rennie wants Richie Mo for SA43:06 Week 14 Picks

  32. 85

    How are the All Blacks tracking 2 months before the tour?

    00:01 Beav jumped into the comment section and is shook04:03 The Greatest Rivalry health check11:30 The BUSHBUCK moment with a no8 banana kick13:40 Which team gets the most All Blacks?17:50 Hurricanes v Crusaders key takeaways21:28 Leicester still looks good at 7 but to be an AB should he focus on centre?28:13 The Jonah's get two Aussies and one Kiwi30:03 Donaldson's Force could shake the finals series up31:59 The Drua are what highlight reels are made of33:30 Moana playing like 202535:46 Blues v Crusaders will be epic under the roof37:32 Round 13 Picks

  33. 84

    No party police means the best weekend on the rugby calendar, Leicester Fainga'anuku the next Kwagga? Fehe lost count of how many tries! Plus the Finals run home

    00:01 Tall tales from one of the great rugby weekends07:09 BUSHBUCK Moment - Israel Leota takes flight10:42 Leicester Fainga'anuku the All Blacks hybrid?13:46 Teams run home to the finals16:48 Blues v Reds the game of the round19:32 Will the Crusaders change their blueprint under the roof?20:45 The Jonah Lomu Medal21:43 Fehe and the mighty Hurricanes29:09 FANTASY - Beav is on the comeback trail29:44 Viewer comments - the community is growing

  34. 83

    Is this how the All Blacks can beat the Springboks? + Adidas would love a German All Black!

    0:40 The dramatic finish in Hamilton02:38 The impact of Wallace Sititi08:22 Leroy Carter still has the magic10:20 This was the game of the season12:10 Can the All Blacks play like this and beat the Springboks?13:56 Do we like Super Point?17:40 The Jonahs are on a knife edge!19:00 Anton Segner is the dream All Black for Adidas21:07 Reports on 80 people in the All Blacks touring party to South Africa?22:48 Blues v Highlanders - Blues will host a playoff game25:12 The Crusaders are still contenders27:27 Scott Barrett was at the Sydney Roosters28:49 What team Beav would have wanted to go train with29:54 Te Awamutu bush pigs are on top in Fantasy - prizes up for grabs31:59 Picks for week 11

  35. 82

    The Canes look unbeatable, but Chiefs loom. Mehrts flips the bird & you can't go anywhere with Cully

    00:00 The Hurricanes are unplayable03:18 Love v Beauden The battle at 1005:05 Who has the better 9,10,12 combination?06:28 Beav is convinced by Fehe!08:30 Anton Segner is a 712:11 Christian Cullen gets stopped every 2 minutes!14:14 Super Rugby Icon19:14 BUSHBUCK moment, how good was that Reds try?!

  36. 81

    Never forget the epic Bulls v Sharks Super 14 Final + Samipeni the biggest hitter in NZ? Can Quinn get even better? And it's 50 up for The Aftermatch!

    00:00 It's 50 up for The Aftermatch01:54 BUSHBUCK moment - Samipeni left Beav shook03:26 Is there anyone who hits bigger?04:40 Chiefs v Tahs breakdown06:02 Can Quinn Tupaea get even better?10:51 Who plays 10 for the Chiefs? D-Mac or Jacomb?15:55 The Jonah's - Top 3 from Round 821:02 Is The Jonah's the most prestigious Super Rugby award?22:41 Cody Taylor and the Srusaders fire warning shots29:44 Mike Blair talked de-structuring defence, what does that mean?33:15 Ground to pound? Mils's direct quote from the coaches!35:26 Bulls v Sharks in '07 was the greatest Super Rugby Final? 39:30 Fantasy Rugby is all on41:20 Picks for Round 9

  37. 80

    Listen to this if you want to play 9 or 10!

    Can Fehe & the Canes can be stopped? Plus Super Rugby Round 7 wrap, and as requested Beav breaks down the 9 & 10 relationship.

  38. 79

    The best prop chat you will hear ever!

    00:00 Beav's Aftermatch with Conrad Smith00:49 The 90's, Zinzan Brooke, Jonah, Mehrts...01:49 That Hurricanes try03:48 The Canes & Cam Roigard will win05:00 What team can win without Roigard, Jordan, Beaudy and D-Mac?06:46 What Beav has noticed with the Canes attack13:04 Fehi Fineanganofo or Caleb Tangitau15:08 The Jonah's, Jordie runs the cutter17:35 The Brumbies look good but can the Chiefs still win it in winter?23:46 The most interesting props chat you will ever hear30:24 The Blues are starting to click into gear, are they favorites?32:20 Will we see two new Finalists this year?35:52 Super Rugby Icon Todd Blackadders winning speech38:37 Round 7 picks

  39. 78

    Was England v France the greatest game of all time? How the All Blacks beat the North + Super Rugby wrap up.

    00:00 Was England v France the Greatest Game of All Time02:59 Ramos's Nerve and Precision06:14 The Global Rugby Season Debate08:48 High Tempo Game Dynamics12:01 Super Rugby Icon Aaron Smith15:14 Game Analysis and Referee Decisions18:02 Emerging Talents and Future Prospects20:59 Coaching Styles and Team Dynamics24:13 Cultural Aspects of Rugby26:45 The Future of Rugby in Australia

  40. 77

    Will Dave Rennie be ready to do battle with Rassie? Plus Super Rugby round 4 wrap up.

    00:00 Beav takes Dunedin00:41 Aaron Smith is in our comments02:12 Are South Africans nervous or is Dave Rennie behind the 8 ball?04:49 BUSHBUCK Moment, that Cody Vai try06:35 Blues v Crusaders - Beaudy is BACK!10:45 Beav's top 4 teams in Super right now12:30 Hurricanes the team to beat13:40 Jordie just keeps getting better15:16 Highlanders v Force & the All Blacks midfield21:11 Fantasy Rugby and Prizes22:10 The Jonah's!23:58 Repeni Caucaunibuca takes Beav's head off

  41. 76

    A Crusaders v Reds final? Will D-Mac win it for the Chiefs? And Josh Lord could play in the NBA!

    00:00 - A weekend of upsets...not great for the Kiwis02:00 - Try of the year contenders aplenty04:00 - The Bush Buck moment: Has to be a Crusader06:00 - Crusaders vs. Chiefs deep dive: set-piece dominance and player performances08:00 - Laotoka's weather was like Beav playing in slushy snow in Italy10:00 - Rising stars: Taha Kemara’s development and Christian Lio Willies game-changing performance12:00 - Analysis of Aussie teams: Force's win and the Reds’ potential finalists14:00 - Josh Lord & the Top five ball-playing locks debate16:00 - The Jonah's leaderboard and player of the week highlights18:00 - How can we predict this comp?20:00 - Fantasy rugby tips: captaincy, boosters, and top picks22:00 - Special shout outs: historic moments and memorable players in Super Rugby24:00 - Join the league, contest prizes, and listener questions

  42. 75

    Will Beav get his wish with Roigard at 10? Could the Crusaders be 0-3? We unpack Super Rugby Rd2

    00:00 The legend that is Jeff McTainsh is here01:18 Brumbies' make history and Crusaders could be 0-303:18 How good is Lonegan, Muirhead, and add Cale to your smoothie04:50 Crusaders' are close so don't write them off10:23 The Super Rugby Iconic Stephen Larkham13:55 The BUSHBUCK momoent of the weekend? 100m tries.16:46 Caleb Tangitau's Breakthrough19:14 Highlanders are dangerous23:57 All Blacks Midfield Battles heat up27:07 Fantasy Rugby: The Aftermatch comp to win prizes33:33 Weekend Picks, no easy games.

  43. 74

    Torian Barnes & Jerome Kaino, The Jonah's are back & legend Christian Cullen

    Chapters00:00 BLues v Chiefs at the Garden04:41 It's Round One but there's so much at stake05:19 Torian Barnes bigger than Jerome Kaino?06:32 The Jonah Awards are back08:47 30 Super Rugby Icons - Christian Cullen11:25 Our picks for the Blockbuster

  44. 73

    "Jamie Joseph makes you believe" + Tangitau will play the Springboks in 2026

    00:00Cam Millers BUSHBUCK Redemption02:57Match Winners: Chiefs vs Crusaders05:29How Jamie Joseph instills confidence in his players08:34Stand outs from Super Rugby Rd111:15All Blacks Coaching Rumors14:00Win prizes all season in our Fantasy League17:01Aussie Teams: Believe they can win it

  45. 72

    Super Rugby Preview 2: Canes Razzle or Stacked Blues…Or Suaalii?

    00:00 Hurricanes are the team to watch05:26 Blues are stacked and are scary11:29 Moana's Resilience Without Ardie18:03 Waratahs and Their New Signings21:37 Reds to win it?23:57 Brumbies and Force's Competitive Edge

  46. 71

    Super Rugby Preview 1: New All Blacks Coach - Clean Slate Season

    00:00 Everyone needs to impress the new Al Blacks coach01:53 Offseason Changes and New Beginnings03:12 Crusaders: Surely not again10:03 Chiefs: Is this a must win season?17:30 Highlanders: Watch out for these youngsters...and All Blacks coach?

  47. 70

    Is this the dream All Blacks coaching team?

    Beav has been coached by them all...

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    All Blacks 2015 v Springboks 2023 - Aftermatch Debate!

    It's time to give the people what they want. Be kind to Beav in the comments!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Come for the rugby, stay for The Aftermatch. Join Stephen Donald & Kirstie Stanway every week for the best unfiltered stories, fresh perspectives and unique insights into rugby union.

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Kirstie Stanway-Thorne

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