Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor Matfield

This weekend, world rugby gets serious. The All Blacks face France and the Springboks take on England - and with the world rankings tighter than ever, both results matter.
Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield go head to head on both matchups: who wins, who surprises, and who's genuinely the best team on the planet right now.
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The All Blacks squad has been named... and JK and Victor have some thoughts.
Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down the selections, debate who deserved to be in and who got left out, and ask whether the Hurricanes are the best club side on the planet right now.
Plus - the URC Final and the Bulls' defeat, and the Springboks kick off their season, Victor weighs in on what to expect from his former side!
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Finals week is here - and Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan are breaking down both the URC Final and the Super Rugby Pacific Final with their picks, predictions, and tactics.
Victor makes the case for the Bulls to strangle Leinster up front - scrum dominance, a physical maul game, and keeping the ball off their dangerous backs. JK sees Leinster's quality in the backs as the difference.
Then it's the Chiefs - can they finally get over the line and claim the Super Rugby Pacific title they've been knocking on?
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Tony Brown is BACK with the All Blacks… but should New Zealand rugby be looking wider than just coaches?
In this week’s Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor Matfield go head-to-head over Tony Brown’s return and ask a provocative question: if rugby is happy to bring in overseas coaches, why not overseas players?
The boys also break down a huge weekend of rugby as the Bulls charge into the final, while JK’s Blues somehow sneak their way into the Super Rugby semi-finals.
Then there’s the Nations Cup… once JK and Victor finally work out what it actually is.
Plus: Will Rassie Erasmus use the upcoming Rugby Championship and Rivals tour to experiment? What does it really mean for an All Black to tour South Africa? And has New Zealand Rugby missed a massive opportunity by letting one of its brightest talents shine offshore?
Big opinions. Strong disagreement. Plenty of laughs.

What happens when two rugby legends reveal the one game they’ll never forget?
In this special bonus episode of Rugby Rivals, Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield look back on the greatest game they ever played — and the choices may surprise you.
From epic All Blacks vs Springboks battles to unforgettable clashes involving Auckland and the Bulls, JK and Victor relive the pressure, the moments that changed everything, and the memories that still stay with them today.
But this goes deeper than the final score. You’ll hear untold stories from inside the dressing room, what really happened after the final whistle, and how those defining moments shaped their lives long after rugby.
If you love rugby history, rivalry, and the stories fans never normally hear — this one is special.