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by Sportscafe Media

35 episodes
Updated Daily
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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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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Sacha OUT for the Boks?! URC Semis + Super Rugby Playoffs | Remembering Jonah

June 1, 2026

Sacha OUT for the Boks?! URC Semis + Super Rugby Playoffs | Remembering Jonah

JK and Victor are back to break down a massive week in world rugby. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu limps off scoring a try against Cardiff — and the prognosis isn't good. Is the Boks' brightest young playmaker about to miss a chunk of the season just weeks out from the England Test? Rassie's injury list is getting ugly. Plus: the URC semis are locked in, the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are heating up across both sides of the Tasman, and the boys dig into the legacy of Jonah Lomu — including a special interview you won't want to miss.

Episode thumbnail for JJK and Victor react to Champions Cup thrashing!

May 25, 2026

JJK and Victor react to Champions Cup thrashing!

JK and Victor are back — and this week's Champions Cup served up chaos. Bordeaux dismantled Leinster, and we're breaking down exactly why defensive structure can be the difference between glory and embarrassment. Plus: New Zealand's overseas player eligibility debate — where do JK and Victor stand? We name the form players in both NZ and South Africa right now, and make our calls on who's winning the URC quarter-finals. And Victor Matfield — a man who scored some of the most outrageous tries in rugby history — takes us inside the chip and catch. How do you actually execute it at the highest level? He should know. All that and more on Rivals.

Episode thumbnail for Why The Boks Are in Camp & Richie Mo'Unga Will Be on The Rivalry Tour + Champion's Cup Predictions!

May 19, 2026

Why The Boks Are in Camp & Richie Mo'Unga Will Be on The Rivalry Tour + Champion's Cup Predictions!

We are back for a brand new season of Rugby Rivals, with Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield. JK and Victor open with a personal tribute to Scott Hastings, the legendary Scottish midfielder who passed away this week. Then we're straight into Champions Cup final predictions, the Springboks alignment camp ahead of this year's All Blacks tour, and why Richie Mo'Unga WILL be in South Africa... JK is certain. Subscribe wherever you watch or listen to make sure you never miss an episode!

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What is Rivals?

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

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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