THE AFTERMATCH
Episodes
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!
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 break...
Listen to this if you want to play 9 or 10!
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can Fehe & the Canes can be stopped? Plus Super Rugby Round 7 wrap, and as requested Beav breaks down the 9 & 10 relationship.
The best prop chat you will hear ever!
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Roi...
Was England v France the greatest game of all time? How the All Blacks beat the North + Super Rugby wrap up.
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Will Dave Rennie be ready to do battle with Rassie? Plus Super Rugby round 4 wrap up.
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Crusaders v Reds final? Will D-Mac win it for the Chiefs? And Josh Lord could play in the NBA!
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Will Beav get his wish with Roigard at 10? Could the Crusaders be 0-3? We unpack Super Rugby Rd2
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Torian Barnes & Jerome Kaino, The Jonah's are back & legend Christian Cullen
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
"Jamie Joseph makes you believe" + Tangitau will play the Springboks in 2026
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
00:00Cam Millers BUSHBUCK Redemption02:57Match Winners: Chiefs vs Crusaders05:29How Jamie Joseph instills confidence in his players08:34Stand outs fro...
Super Rugby Preview 2: Canes Razzle or Stacked Blues…Or Suaalii?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sign...
Super Rugby Preview 1: New All Blacks Coach - Clean Slate Season
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Is this the dream All Blacks coaching team?
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Beav has been coached by them all...
AFTERMATCH XMAS WISHLIST - Camps Bay Shark Diving for Kirst? The Big 5 & some good rugby!
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All I want for Christmas is...
What do All Blacks really get up to in the off-season?
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These are the stories we want Beav!
All Blacks 2015 v Springboks 2023 - Aftermatch Debate!
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to give the people what they want. Be kind to Beav in the comments!
How many All Blacks & Springboks make Beav's World XV?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00 What is Beav's selection based on?02:48 Beav's analysis...does it stack up?05:38 It's all about influence08:29 Final Thought...
Springboks domination...well played Rassie!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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ALL BLACKS END OF SEASON REVIEW
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00 The Aftermatch community01:17 Wales are on the right track05:18 All Blacks' Tactical Approach and Player Highlights11:50 All Blacks&...
Can 14 Springboks beat Ireland?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Are Ireland the Springboks cryptonite?02:45 The Irish machine05:40 Can Beav name all the Springbok centurians?08:24 Where would you rather be? D...
How did England beat the All Blacks?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
0:00 A big thank you...6:00 The English can play9:00 Henry Pollock you love to hate him when you play against him12:00 Everybody hurts sometimes.15:00...
Can this All Blacks team beat England?
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
0:00 A little bit of negativity around this team?3:00 Wallace the Brave9:00 This is the way to play14:00 Black Magic All Black of the week15:00 Lookin...
Is it Scotland's time to beat the All Blacks?
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kirst and Beav review the All Blacks v Ireland clash and look forward to this weekends blockbuster with a Scottish side who fancy their chances. But c...
The main differences between the Springboks & Ireland
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00 Most exciting Northern Tours in years02:56 Top 3 countries in the world right now05:51 Ireland plays like a training run08:46 How the Al...
North v South | All Blacks, Springboks, Wallabies & Pumas Northern Tour predictions
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:18 Springboks Tour Predicitons02:17 Wallabies Tour Predictions03:58 All Blacks Tour Predictions07:46 NPC Final Southern Derby08:39 Greatest...
Is this the scariest/greatest Springbok tour itinerary ever?
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00 The Anticipation of the Greatest Rivalry Tour01:49 Behaving yourself on tour as a Rugby Player08:27 What are the big 5? Beav's photo...
The black plague & an All Blacks GOAT Grand Slam Team + Squad reaction.
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00 Loving Leroy Carter02:49 End of Year Tour Squad reactions08:49 All Blacks XV and the future11:37 Grand Slam Rankings14:34 NPC & Hear...
Leroy Carter on debuting against the Springboks, Cheslin Kolbe & much more
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Aftermatch kicks off our "Aftermatch interviews" in style with All Blacks superstar Leroy Carter. We sit down with Leroy to chat about ...
Springboks mission accomplished + Beav's Championship XV | Full TRC Review
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00 Rassie's mission accomplished02:09 Celebrating Springboks Rugby Championship03:55 Rugby Championship Review09:35 Australia's Ris...
All Blacks TRC Review + Jordie & Quinn Tupaea the unlikely combo.
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00 Quinn Tupaea the new AB's centre05:46 Lester Fainganuku's Return and Impact11:31 Leroy Carter's magic start17:23 Peter Lakai...
Leicester is back! All Blacks team reaction + the same Springboks starting XV to win TRC?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00 All Blacks Team Announcement and Changes02:47 Quinn at 13 is a lot different than 12.05:30 Do we have the Squad Depth like the Boks?08:3...
All Blacks v Wallabies | Cam Roigard is Antoine DuPont + how to unleash Joseph Suaalii
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Eroni's Anthem Performance02:42 These are our wingers05:47 The Return of Cam Roigard08:35 All Blacks' Tactical Evolution11:27 Match Anal...
Sacha has arrived! The Springboks can get even better
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00 Who wins The Rugby Championship03:02 The Rise of the New Springboks05:46 sacha feinberg-mngomezulu is The Future of Rugby08:51 Depth and...
Can the Springboks reach perfection against the Pumas + the Ranfurly Shield's journey continues!
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00 Can the Springboks get even better?02:48 Argentina can match them05:50 NPC is the greatest comp in the world08:38 Ranfurly Shield journe...
All Blacks v Wallabies Preview + the best Bledisloe yarns you'll hear!
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00 Last weeks podcast looked better...02:50 Bledisloe Cup - The fastest Bledisloe05:44 Lomu, Eales and drinking from the Bledisloe08:26 The...
The Aftermatch women's Rugby World Cup semifinal special with former Black Fern Chelsea Semple!
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00Introduction to Women's Rugby World Cup03:05Black Ferns Journey and Key Players05:45Analyzing Canada: The Upcoming Challenge08:43Mome...
What makes the Springboks so scary ahead of the 2027 RWC + TRC predictions + more...
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00Where has Damian Willemse been?02:59The Springboks luxury at 10 - Handre, Marnie or Sacha!08:28Siay Kolisi is special.09:46What's the...
Beav rates the Sprinbgoks a perfect 10 - here's our full review of the All Blacks v Boks Test!!
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00We wonder what the Boks Aftermatch was like...01:04Beav's Takeaways from the Test...05:03Where did it all start to unravel...05:56NEW...
How things will be different for the Boks & the All Blacks in Wellington!
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 We must be doing something right00:27 What went wrong for the Boks05:09 Tactical Adjustments for Wellington11:21 It’s all about strategy for t...
Full Eden Park Test Review including THAT Ardie Savea moment!
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 What an Atmosphere at the Garden of Eden!02:58 Game Analysis: Beav's notes from the game05:49 Player Performances and Key Moments08:37 Injur...
We react to the All Blacks + Springboks teams - and there are a few areas to exploit!
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We react to the All Blacks team including the big move for Simon Parker. We talk Rassie's not so surprising team. Beav talks match winners, the ke...
Here's how the Boks will break the Eden Park record!
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00Do the Springboks make you nervous?01:13Here's how the Boks will break the Eden Park record!04:57Does Faf de Klerk play?05:48How do y...
Here’s Beav’s blueprint to beat the Springboks at Eden Park
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00Rugby's Biggest Week - the Boks are in town!!03:10The Eden Park record!05:12The Ardie Savea factor!06:48Beav and his biltong maker......
Can Springboks win playing entertaining rugby - Stephen Donald thinks so!
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00The Rugby Championship is the greatest competition!01:19The Wallabies are properly back!!02:29Handre Pollard is the most high pressure ma...
The uncomfortable feeling after an All Blacks loss - episode 28 of The Aftermatch
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00The uncomfortable feeling after an All Blacks loss...03:10Where did the All Blacks let themselves down?05:59What's going on in the ai...
Is this the All Blacks team to beat the Boks - we react to Razor's latest team!
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the All Blacks pack that keeps getting bigger, Simon Parker's debut, how close is this team to the side Razor will ...
Beav and Liam Messam rate that All Blacks performance against Argentina in game 1 of the TRC!
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00Game day in Argentina04:25We review the All Blacks performance09:16What's Beav really like on tour...10:47Our Black Magic All Black o...
Richie Mo, Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett will all play in the 2027 RWC final, here's how!
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00The TRC is here, so what's Beav's sources saying...02:51The All Blacks number 1 side is...07:43When will Leroy Carter get an oppo...
Kirst & Beav's instant reaction to the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad, including Leroy Carter and Simon Parker!
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode...we react to the All Blacks squad for The Rugby Championship, we talk about how Finlay Christie would feel about a recall, and what t...
Israel Dagg like you've never heard him before - bonus ep of The Aftermatch with Kirst & Beav
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00Welcome to our special guest, Israel Dagg!01:24Izzy could have been a Black Cap!03:03The current player Izzy fan boys over...05:10Playing...
What is the greatest All Blacks team of all time, 1996 or 2015?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about 'that incident' to seal the Lions series, how did the Wallabies get so much improvement in the space of 7 days, ...
Why Richie Mo'unga rings Ronan O'Gara after every title win!
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode we catch up with the legend Ronan O'Gara on all things Lions, Andy Farrell's style, the Wallaby who could make a differe...
Will Jordan will crack 100 test tries, Finn Russell is the best 10 & smuggling a rooster into FMG!
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up in this episode…how do you smuggle a rooster into FMG Stadium? We rank the French series, and pick our player of the series and standout r...
This is Ruben Love's time - Kirst & Beav react to the All Blacks team ft. 10 changes
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode...we dissect the All Blacks team to take on France in Hamilton. Did Razor read the room picking so many Chiefs? Samipeni Finau t...
Matt Giteau talks the Wallabies v Lions, Beav's grunting & playing alongside the Brumbies legends!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Wallaby Matt Giteau previews the British and Irish Lions series, who starts at 10, James O'Connor's role, the influence of Joseph Sua&#...
Who would win, the current All Blacks squad or the British & Irish Lions…ep.22
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up in this episode…consistency or fair opportunities, how do the All Blacks play test 3 against France in Hamilton? Can the Boks be beaten ri...
Beav rates the All Blacks 7/10 - full second test review between NZ and France
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode...we chat who stood out against the French in Wellington, the All Blacks DNA, their speed of play and kicking game. The newbie, Timoci...
It's time to unleash Tavatavanawai!! We react to the All Blacks second test team.
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we...react to the All Blacks team for test two against the French in Wellington. We talk about the British and Irish Lions tour of Aus...
Will Jordan the winger or fullback? Rating the ABs debutants. Our team for Test 2 - ep.21
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up on this episode…we talk about the reasons to be positive after the All Blacks first test, where is Will Jordan most impactful, is Tupou Va...
Beav scores the All Blacks 6.5/10 - The Aftermatch bonus ep.
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode...we review the All Blacks first test of the year against the French.
The biggest pack ever? We react to the 1st All Blacks test team v France on The Aftermatch
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We react to the All Blacks first team of the year to take on France…Chapters00:00Welcome back to The Aftermatch - we react to the first All Blacks t...
Stephen Donald names his All Blacks team to take on the French - ep.20
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up on The Aftermatch…we review the Lions v Force, so who caught our eye and who didn’t. Plus the whiz kid Henry Pollock - but who does he r...
The All Blacks will be World number 1 by the end of 2025 - Ep19
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up in this episode - we review where it all went wrong for the Chiefs, Beav reacts to the inexperienced French squad, and answer your burning q...
The Aftermatch All Blacks Squad Reaction
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters00:00Welcome to The Aftermatch All Blacks edition...00:45Timoci Tavatavanawai - The Oracle reacts...02:28Beav's first impression of Fabian...
Ep.18 - The great Super Rugby Grand Final Preview…Crusaders v Chiefs!
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up on this episode…Beav apologises to Crusaders fans, what happens when three kiwis legends walk into field days, we explain Damian McKenzie’...
Ep17 - Beav’s message to the Blues, our all-time Crusaders XV & the Chiefs take the bait!
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up in this episode…the Blues are back from the dead, so what was their focus in Hamilton and why did the Chiefs take the bait, Beaudy v Damia...
Ep.16 - Beauden Barrett v Damian McKenzie, who’s more important to their side, is Richie Mo’unga the greatest franchise player ever, and the most iconic halves pairing in rugby…
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode…we ask the question is Richie Mo’unga the greatest franchise player ever, we need you to vote for the all-time Crusaders first-fiv...
Ep 15 - Leinster or the Chiefs, who wins? Rugby perfection & the greatest All Blacks team of all-time
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up on the show…we give props to the props big Ben Tameifuna and Bordeaux, Beav reveals a few secrets of the famous Babaa’s tours, Lima Sopo...
Ep 14 - The beef between the Blues and Moana Pasifika, does Ardie Savea make an all-time Hurricanes XV & Antoine Dupont to Super Rugby?
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode…we talk about the movement Moana Pasifika has created, and analyse Ardie Savea’s moments of influence over the Blues, is there gen...
EP 13 - Top 5 perks of being an All Black plus who’s the only modern day player to make an all-time Blues XV, Beaver’s first All Blacks call up…
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode…we talk about the unseen perks of being an All Black, have we finally found our top 6 in Super Rugby, we name our all-time Blues XV ...
Ep12 - The top 5 most promising rugby players on the planet, will the Wallabies beat the Lions & the form 15 of Super Rugby
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode…we pick our top 5 most promising players around the world right now. Beav doubles down on the Wallabies chances of winning the Lions...
EP11 - Is Eben Etzebeth rugby’s most intimidating player? Beav goes viral in one week. The new rule law that would see Ardie’s chip and chase allowed!
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 intim...
EP10 - Would you trust Owen Farrell to kick for your life? Will Johnny Sexton meet Rieko at the airport? And rugby's Mt Rushmore!
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up on this episode…we react to Rieko Ioane’s Leinster move, we bring a couple of greats out of retirement, Beav talks about a night out at ...
Most memorable haka ever, the try of the decade, a future All Black…and Hail Marys
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 coach...
Beauden Barrett joins an elite club, could Ardie Savea make it as a centre & who is the greatest cross-code athlete?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP7 - What made Richie McCaw such a legendary captain, could DMac be as good as Dan Carter, & who’s the most popular player in NZ right now?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 6 - WHAT MADE DAN CARTER SO GREAT…WHAT PLAYERS REALLY DO ON BYE WEEK…AND WHO MAKES A KIWIS ABROAD XV?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
THE GREATEST RUGBY SLEDGE OF ALL TIME, GEORGE GREGAN, BRODIE RETALLICK OR RIEKO IOANE? WE PREDICT OUR SUPER RUGBY 6 FOR THE PLAYOFFS…AND WHO ARE THE SMARTEST RUGBY PLAYERS…
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EPISODE 4 - WILL JORDAN v CHRISTIAN CULLEN…JONAH LOMU’S HIGH SCHOOL RECORDS…AND THE WALLABIES ANSWER AT FIRST-FIVE…
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sitiv...
EPISODE 3 - KALYN PONGA TO SUPER RUGBY? IS ARDIE SAVEA THE MOST IMPACTFUL PLAYER IN WORLD RUGBY? AND BEAVER’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE IRISH…
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Beaver's "Sydney Grapevine" are talking about Super Rugby and Kalyn Ponga, we talk Sitiveni Sivivatu’s chicken curry, ...
THE NEXT BEAUDEN BARRETT...BEAVER MESSING WITH MITCH...AND WE RANK THE TOP 5 BRAVEST RUGBY PLAYERS OF ALL TIME
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RONALDIHNO & THE LONGEST AFTERMATCH EVER…THE JONAH’S…AND NATHAN CLEARY FOR WALLABIES FIRST-FIVE?
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 long...