Rivals
Rivals
Podcast Description
All Black Legend Sir John Kirwan and Springbok Legend Victor Matfield go head to head on all things rugby just as you'd expect an All Black Winger and a South African Forward to do battle.Bringing in their friends and rivals from all over the Rugby world for a truly Global perspective.Refereeing in the middle is NZ media legend Ric Salizzo .And as all of them are well in the second half of their lives, Sir JK has some well meaning wellness advice to help them extend their lives and therefore the life of this podcast
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Focuses on rugby insights, player rivalries, and wellness in sports, with episodes exploring topics like the dynamics of red cards, the significance of the bomb squad, and a deep dive into the All Black vs Springbok rivalry, highlighted by special guest appearances such as NZ Rugby's standout winger Portia Woodman.

All Black Legend Sir John Kirwan and Springbok Legend Victor Matfield go head to head on all things rugby just as you’d expect an All Black Winger and a South African Forward to do battle.
Bringing in their friends and rivals from all over the Rugby world for a truly Global perspective.
Refereeing in the middle is NZ media legend Ric Salizzo .
And as all of them are well in the second half of their lives, Sir JK has some well meaning wellness advice to help them extend their lives and therefore the life of this podcast
The Northern Tour served up another weekend of drama – starting with Tadhg Beirne’s red card. Did the call ruin the match, or was it the right decision?
JK, Victor Matfield and Andrew Trimble dig into all the big talking points, including the Springboks–France rivalry and why Victor is worried about what the French are building.
We also chat Scotland – are they finally turning the corner, could they beat the All Blacks?
If you’ve got a take on the red card, drop it in the comments – we want to hear it.
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