Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor Matfield
Episodes
Is the Six Nations the Best Rugby Competition on the Planet?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Six Nations is done. And if you watched it, you'll know it was something special. JK, Victor Matfield and Andrew Trimble are back to break down w...
England and France need more South Africans ?!
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
France and England were supposed to be the heavyweights of this year's Six Nations... so what on earth happened this weekend? Sir John Kirwan and Vic...
JK & Victor REACT to Dave Rennie as New All Blacks Coach!
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Rennie is the new All Blacks head coach — and the rugby world is reacting. On this episode of Rugby Rivals, Sir John Kirwan (All Blacks legend)...
Ireland back on top! Should Someone Be Relegated?!
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland go to Twickenham… and suddenly everything changes. Just weeks after talk of “crisis,” Ireland deliver a world-class performance against ...
England Exposed? Scotland Run Riot | Six Nations Verdict
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Was this just a loss — or a reality check? Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan dissect a Six Nations weekend that sent shockwaves through the tourn...
Ireland’s 'Golden Era' Ending? France Delivers a Reality Check - Rugby Rivals
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby Rivals is BACK - with a recap for all the Six Nations action over the weekend. Sir John Kirwan, Victor Matfield, Andrew Trimble and producer Ric...
Who’s the Next All Blacks Coach? JK & Victor Debate! (Special Episode)
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor break down the shock decision to move on from Scott “Razor” Robertson as All B...
The Rivals Awards Show: Best, Worst & Most WTF Moments of 2025
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our final episode of the year, and we’re sending 2025 off with The Rivals Awards Show, breaking down the Best, Worst and Most WTF Mom...
What’s Really Wrong With the All Blacks? Springboks’ Red Card Problem & More!
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for another big episode of Rugby Rivals.John Kirwan tries to make sense of the All Blacks’ latest stumble… Victor can’t ...
Boks Show Why They’re #1 & Damian McKenzie’s Game-Saving Heroics
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Springboks reminded everyone why they’re the best in the world - overcoming France in Paris with only 14 men. Meanwhile, Damian McKenzi...
Who Ruined the Chicago Test?! Beware France & Scotland This Weekend!
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 rig...
Let the North vs. South Battle Begin!
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Northern Hemisphere tour has officially kicked off, and the North vs. South rivalry is alive and well. Australia opened their campaign with a narr...
Springboks are Back-to-Back Champions! TRC Wrap Up & Looking Ahead
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Championship is done and dusted - and the Springboks have gone back-to-back In this episode, Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down ...
Have Springboks Left All Blacks Behind?! Is TRC Going Back to South Africa?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Rugby Rivals, JK, Victor Matfield, and Ric Salizzo return with a hard-hitting unpack of the latest Rugby Championship drama. They...
Huge Pressure on ABs for Bledisloe Cup & Women’s RWC Final Blockbuster
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The pressure is mounting on the All Blacks as they prepare for the Bledisloe Cup — with fans and critics questioning whether they can deliver wh...
Have Boks Derailed All Blacks Hopes? Razor’s Next Move & TRC is Anyone’s to Win!
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Championship has been blown wide open after the Springboks stunned the All Blacks in dramatic fashion. On this week’s Rugby Rivals, Si...
ABs & Boks Rivalry Intensifies! Will South Africa Bounce Back?
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Championship is heating up, and who better to break it down than All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan and Springbok great Victor Matfield? In t...
Can the Boks Make History at Eden Park? Women’s RWC Action & Viewer Q&A!
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The stage is set for one of the biggest rugby clashes since the World Cup Final, the All Blacks vs Springboks at Eden Park. In this week’s ...
Historic Upset in Argentina! What Went Wrong for the All Blacks? Springboks Survive Scare
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 2 of The Rugby Championship 2025 delivered absolute drama. Argentina stunned the All Blacks 29–23 in Buenos Aires, claiming their first ev...
Springboks STUNNED! All Blacks Move to World #1 - Victor & JK React
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Springboks are stunned by the Wallabies, the All Blacks rise to World #1, and the Rugby Championship is blown wide open. In Rivals Episode 13, Victor ...
Battle for Supremacy: JK, Victor & Trimby's Rugby Championship Predictions!
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Championship is here, and opening weekend is shaping up to be HUGE. 🏉 In this episode of Rugby Rivals, JK & Victor break down: ...
All Blacks Squad Reaction! Can They Topple the Boks, Aussies & Pumas? And... Were the Lions Overrated?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rugby Rivals, we break down the new-look All Blacks squad ahead of tjeor Rugby Championship campaign. Can this team topple the...
Wallabies’ Problem Isn’t the Ref… JK & Victor on Boks Squad, All Blacks Injury Woes
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor Matfield break down why the real issues facing the Wallabies run deeper than refereeing decisions,...
Is Finn Russell the Best in the World? Aussie Rugby at a Crossroads & Why Everyone Hates Ireland
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JK, Victor, and Andrew Trimble say the Wallabies have no chance against the Lions, and raise serious concerns about the future of union in A...
JK & Matfield Clash Over ABs, Springboks Form, Headbutt Red Card & Lions Test!
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Springboks in winning form - or are they proving disappointing vs Italy? Will the All Blacks be able to maintain their form against sides like...
Anger Over TMO Debacle, Rassie’s Bomb Squad or Fart Squad? Wallabies "No Chance" vs. Lion
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Debate: The TMO debacle has the rugby world fuming, and JK & Victor are leading the charge. We unpack all the action over the weekend -...
Jim Hamilton: Is Henry Pollock the Next Ardie? JK & Victor CLASH Over Hybrid Players
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dive deep into the rise of 20-year-old flanker Henry Pollock, and ask is it fair to compare his skill-set to Ardie Savea? Jim gives his take o...
Wallabies Not Releasing Players?! Debating ABs Picks, DMac’s Form & Jake White’s Bulls!
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Wallabies refusing to release their top players for the British & Irish Lions’ tour games against Super Rugby teams... smart long g...
JK’s All Blacks Tax Scheme, Springboks Selection Debate & Surprise ABs Bolter!
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir John Kirwan has a radical idea to keep top talent like Richie Mo’unga in New Zealand... a tax scheme like the Irish! Victor Matfield isn&rsq...
Who will be the best team in the world 2025 plus Irish star Andrew Trimble
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rivals, Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan talk about the Bulls taking the win over the Sharks, JK gives his views on whether the ...
Gamesmanship/Cheating New big money comp plus special Guest Sean Fitzpatrick
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rivals, Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan react to the viral penalty kick-off between the Sharks and Munster, Jaden Hendrikse's w...
Rivals The First Episode
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Instant replacement for Red Cards, fights over the bomb squad and love for the All Black Springbok rivalry. Plus Sir John Kirwan gets to meet NZ Rugby...