Kick Offs and Kick Ons

• Mack Hansen and Sione Tuipulotu Stop by KOKO to Celebrate their Lions Selection

  This week on The KOKO Show we have an absolutely smashing episode for you all. The lads are joined by the two Aussie British and Irish Lions Tourees, Mr Mack ‘Daddy’ Hansen and Mr Sione ‘The Scot’ Tuipulotu. We broke down with the boys, what it felt like to join this illustrious club, where they were when they got the news and which Australian watering holes they will be attending alongside their band of bad losers. Plus, we analysed and dissected the complete 2025 British and Irish Lions Squad with a fine tooth comb, as we tried to poke holes in their approach, highlight their weaknesses and work out how the Wallabies will win the series 3-0. Moreover, with all this hubbub about a certain red army approaching our shores, it would be easy to lose sight of all the cracking footy action happening right here in Australia and New Zealand. That is right, fear not our soggy and sodden Southern Hemisphere heroes, this week we give you all the major takeaways from round 13 of the Superb Rugby, the highs and lows of the Wallaroos’ Pac 4 campaign and a smattering of juicy rugby news from around the world.Finally, the KOKO Crew are back to work hitting the whiteboards and breathing in the sweet nectar of alcohol based cleaning products in the hope of constructing an Aussie squad akin to the ‘Locked in Lions’, that we are calling ‘The Lion Tamers’. The fellas will be picking four Australian players each week to join the noble ranks of ‘The Lion Tamers’, with the sole ambition of crushing these pompous touring tea tossers. So, sit back, relax and steep your brew with the highly dysfunctional KOKO Crew. It is time for episode 21 of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show01:29 - Gits explains why he is in London 02:45 - Intro to the show 06:01 - KOKO Learnings around Mothers Day09:22 - The KOKO boys discuss the Lions squad 13:57 - Sione Tuipulotu is back to talk about his Lions selection 14:41 - Sione talks about the moment his name was called out 20:51 - Sione talks about meeting the squad the squad for the first time 22:32 - Sione v Bundee Aki at training 23:11 - Sione on Mack Hansen 24:16 - Sione talks about the media attention about being and Aussie Lion 27:26 - Mack Hansen arrives on the KOKO Show 28:58 - Mack talks about when he found out the exciting Lions news 31:33 - Mack’s celebrations after the news 32:33 - Mack addresses the rumors his injury had him out of the tour 34:38 - Mack talks about what excites him about going on tour 35:34 - Mack talks about KOKO making him Tour Captain37:04 - Mack talks about his days touring with the Brumbies 38:37 - Mack will be single on tour with Drew 41:13 - Farewell to Mack 41:46 - The KOKO boys select their first four Lion Tamers 43:47 - The Rugby Round Up Segment - The boys talk about Taniela’s form48:17 - Joseph Suaalii injury and the Reds’ performance 49:44 - DRUA V BLUES REVIEW 51:07 - Brumbies and Reds are both peaking at the right time 52:16 - Western Force 20th Anniversary Celebrations 55:11 - The injuries in Australian Rugby 57:44 - WALLAROOS V BLACK FERNS REVIEW01:02:45 - Gits’ chat with Jamie Roberts 01:04:57 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Sione Tuipulotu is the Centre of Attention as KOKO Finalise their Locked in Lions

  This week on The KOKO Show the lads were plagued with a serious case of Les Kiss fever, but they didn't seem to be that phased by this particular ailment, as they delivered a wall to wall recap of the week that was in World Rugby. Firstly, the boys addressed the new appointment of Les Kiss as the next Wallabies coach, a decision that buoyed the boys and got them all a little hot under the saddle blanket for the future of Australian Rugby. To help the fellas through the ups and downs of Les Kiss fever, we enlisted a very special guest to add some much needed star power to our very pedestrian weekly production. That is right, this week we are joined by the Frankston firecracker, Melbourne’s man of marble and now Glasgow’s benevolent bulldozer. So, please welcome Scotland’s captain and Australia’s one that got away, Mr Sione Tuipulotu. Sione and the lads chewed the fat about all things footy, from what it was like leaving Australia for Scotland, his recovery from a peck injury and what it would feel like to be given the honour to play for the British and Irish Lions. Finally, the crew give you their tangy yet tasteful takeaways from the week of rugby, touching on week 12 of the Superb season, the Wallaroos’ big win over Fiji and all the action from the European Champions Cup Semi-Finals. Lastly, to put a big fat bow on what has been a constant segment for the show all year, the lads finally cement their lucky 37 as we finalise our squad of Locked In Lions. So knock back a couple of downers, put on your compression socks and talk shit to your flight attendant, this metal bird is taking to the skies and boy it is going to be a bumpy fucking ride. It is time for an all new Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMECODES: 00:00 - Start of the show 01:23 - The boys talk about Les Kiss getting the Wallabies job 07:31 - The boys talking about their first kisses 11:35 - Prof’s poem 12:58 - Introduce Sione Tuipulotu15:13 - Sione talks about his injury recovery 19:06 - Sione talks about his return to rugby 20:51 - Sione wants to fold Rob Leota on the Lions Tour 21:38 - Sione talks about playing rugby in Melbourne as a kid22:53 - Sione’s decision to move to Scotland 29:28 - Sione’s take on how many Scots will be in the Lions squad 31:38 - Sione’s culture shock moving to Scotland 33:54 - Sione talks about potentially playing for the Lions as an Australian 37:43 - who is the lippiest of the Wallabies 38:43 - Bench, start and drop 40:37 - Locked in Lions final selections 50:27 - The KOKO takeaways from the week of footy: KB’s return for the Force 53:13 - DRUA V REDS REVIEW 54:37 - BRUMBIES V WARATAHS REVIEW 58:40 - Ardies Savea and his current form 01:00:03 - WALLAROOS V FIJIANA REVIEW 01:01:33 - European Champions Cup Scores 01:06:49 - DEAR DREW: Swoop’s Eulogy 01:15:43 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ben Donaldson is a Perfect Ten, Adding a Little Credibility and Heaps of Hair to the KOKO Show

  This week on The KOKO Show the boys regroup after a big ANZAC Weekend and they reflect on all the magnificent footy that was played in round 11 of the Superb Rugby, whilst also looking forward to the final five weeks of the season and predicting which team will come out on top. In a weekend where the Brumbies had a stumble, the Reds caught fire, the Savea brothers kicked ass and the Chiefs still reigned supreme, the lads had their work cut out for them, as they tried to make sense of this topsy turvy 2025 season. To round out this robust rugby recap the lads debuted a new segment called ‘The Transfer Tracker’, where the boys gave their immediate reactions and dissections to all of the big player moves both in Australian Rugby and around the world. That’s right the KOKO Crew is giving you a big old ‘RA RA’ wrap to fill up your Ozempic tainted tummies and of course, we always wash it down with a pint of our finest ice cold shit talk. Plus, Ladies and Gents that is not all, to add some much needed credibility to this rumbling bumbling poor excuse of a podcast, the lads enlisted the help of the best number 10 in Australia. No, it isn’t Noah Lolesio, nor is it Lawson Creighton and we couldn’t make Tommy Lynagh’s monetary deal, so in reflection we got what we got. Nonetheless please welcome the hairiest handler of balls in the business, it is the one and only Mr Ben Donaldson. Moreover, Benny takes us through why the Force are fighting for every inch in 2025, what he really thinks of Carlo Tizzano and how excited he is about hopefully taking on the British and Irish Lions this year. So sit back, relax, elevate your gout riddled feet, peel a couple of leftover choccy eggs and suck back on an ice cold Crown Lager. It is time to get fancy as f#*k and tune into an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show 03:44 - Intro to the episode 07:02 - KOKO Learnings from the weekend 13:15 - New Segment: The Transfer Tracker 18:27 - Rugby Roundup - The Savea brothers and the Moana win over the Drua 22:34 - The Reds defeating the Blues in style 28:50 - Ben Donaldson’s quick restart to Harry Potter 31:55 - Introduce Ben Donaldson 33:15 - Ben talks about the Force’s loss to the Chiefs34:07 - The boys have an issue with TMO intervention 36:43 - The Force’s set piece struggles 28:27 - Ben talks about the Force’s off the cuff identity 39:24 - Ben talks about KB’s return40:00 - Ben talks about why he is so hairy and his grooming habits 44:28 - Ben talks about the upcoming Lions Series 48:21 - Ben talks about Carlo Tizzano 50:07 - Bench, Start and Drop / Deserted Island 55:56 - The Boys have a look at the newest Wallaroos squad 58:11 - Crowd shoutout for help with our Locked In Lions 59:34 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Billy Pollard Hunts for Easter Advice on KOKO whilst Super Rugby Twists and Turns Yet Again

  This week on The KOKO Show we celebrated the Easter Break with a rip snorter of an episode that really rolled the stone away and allowed the lads to sink their teeth into a wonderful weekend filled with choccy eggs and fantastic friggin footy. The boys get down and dirty hunting for all the little bits and bobs from the Women’s Super Rugby Champions Final that saw the Blues defeat the Waratahs, they got stuck into week 10 of the Superb Rugby as we head into the final couple of months and finally they fastened down the last three ‘Locked in Lions’ on our very special whiteboard.Plus, it wouldn't be an Easter special without a guest that somewhat resembles a delicious little Lindt Ball, so we brought in Canberra’s really bad bunny and one of our favourite bucking Brumbies, Mr Billy ‘found love in a hopeless place’ Pollard. With Billy in tow we dissect how the Brumbies are bulldozing their way into finals contention, his desire to play a big part in the upcoming Lions Series and why James Slipper has become a bit of a bully in his twilight years. So pop on your bunny ears, fluff up that cotton tail and put yourself in a compromising yet sexy position on the kitchen table. It is time to be a raunchy little rabbit this Easter, whilst enjoying the latest episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. You are most welcome our chummy yummy bunnies!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show 01:24 - Intro the show 03:00 - intro the boys 04:17 - Goits surgery 05:06 - Easter chat 07:20 - Other Rugby News: Spain bidding for RWC10:13 - Johnny Sexton in the Lions coaching staff 13:08 - RUNIT Straight competition 19:16 - Rugby Round-up - Top takeaways from week 10: James O’Connor 24:35 - The weather in NZ over the weekend 26:29 - The Super Point in Force v Hurricanes 28:17 - DRUA V WARATAHS REVIEW 35:03 - Introduce Billy Pollard 38:43 - Brumbies current form with Billy 39:15 - Billy’s try scoring form 44:50 - Billy on throwing lineouts 46:20 - The Billy Pollard story - in love 48:52 - Billy’s cartoon crush 50:35 - Billy on the Lions Series and chatting with coaches 52:06 - Billy on goal setting 57:03 - Bench, start and drop / Deserted Island question 01:00:35 - James Slipper is a bully 01:01:57 - Locked In Lions 01:06:46 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Pierre Schoeman Packs in Tight with KOKO as we Dive Into a Wonderful Week of Footy

  This week on The KOKO Show we get our Swoopy back from his impromptu golfing trips to make the group whole again as we break down a wonderful week that was in the world of rugby. The lads came together to run a fine tooth comb through the Super Rugby W Final that saw the Tahs tackle the Reds at North Sydney Oval, to make it back to back chips in 2024 and 25. Plus, we go large on round 9 of the Superb Rugby Pacific, highlighting the Brumbies big win over the Reds, the Tahs toppling the challenging Chiefs and the Crusaders taking their rightful place back on top of the Super ladder. Moreover, the boys go full business mode as they tackle all the hard hitting topics in a saucy smattering of Other Rugby News. However, the highlight of Episode 17 has to be our very special guest, all the way from the fortified walls of Edinburgh Castle with his new Whiskey in hand and donning a gorgeously snug pair of togs, it is Scotland’s South African chunky chappy Mr Pierre Schoeman. We discuss everything from the state of rugby north of the wall, what it was like growing up in South Africa and now proudly playing for Scotland and finally his delicious little side business he shares with teammate and friend Duhan van der Merwe. So sit back, relax and hook up your IV drip full of Hirundine Whiskey and just let those mellow smokey notes of four flogs trying to make a rugby pod fill your gills with glee. Because it is time for episode 17 of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show02:24 - Introduce the show 05:25 - KOKO Learnings 09:57 - Other Rugby News 16:49 - Rugby Round-up - Super W Final Review 18:57 - Wallaroos chat heading into Pac-4 and RWC20:56 - Australian Super teams heading for winning records in 202521:54 - REDS V BRUMBIES 23:26 - Squeak and Gits blow up26:45 - WARATAHS V CHIEFS - BEST TRY EVER!31:09 - Gits is sleeping with mouth tape now 32:04 - Super Rugby halfway check in 35:02 - Introduce Pierre Schoeman 38:13 - Pierre and Duhan have a Whiskey company 40:05 - Pierre shows us his swimming trunks 44:02 - How did Pierre end up in Scotland 46:11 - The style of rugby in Edinburgh 48:00 - What is it like playing the Springboks BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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