Ep.18 - The great Super Rugby Grand Final Preview…Crusaders v Chiefs!
Coming up on this episode…Beav apologises to Crusaders fans, what happens when three kiwis legends walk into field days, we explain Damian McKenzie’s try saver, what had Beav staggered about the semifinal in Christchurch, we preview the final and talk through the keys to a Crusaders victory and what the Chiefs need to do to win down there. Plus we predict our All Blacks squad, hand out our 3, 2, 1 points for player of the finals series and much, much more.Chapters00:00Welcome back - Beav apologises to Crusaders fans!02:07Beav meets Matt Watson and Willie Apiata...06:05The Brumbies and their mental demons...10:29Explaining Damian McKenzie's try saver...12:30Our 3,2,1 points for the Richie Mo medal goes to...15:04The Crusaders had many heroes!16:13What had Beav staggered in the semifinal...18:53That is all she wrote for Rieko & the Blues...20:32Beav defends his all-time Crusaders XV...24:50The final storylines...26:56Beav's finals theme for Clayton McMillian and the Chiefs...28:56Have the Chiefs got some mental hurdles to get over to finally win a final?30:40Beav's keys to a Crusaders victory!34:09Beav's keys to victory for the Chiefs...41:18We name our All Blacks 35 man squad...55:08Our Grand Final predictions...
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Ep17 - Beav’s message to the Blues, our all-time Crusaders XV & the Chiefs take the bait!
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 Damian and how you fit the two world class players in the All Blacks, do the Brumbies have all the ingredients to knock over the Chiefs, our all-time Crusaders XV, super round in Christchurch, the new finals format, Beav’s message to the Blues ahead of their semifinal, our Richie Mo Medalist vote goes to…and so much moreChapters00:00Welcome to The Aftermatch - the Blues are back from the dead!03:43The Chiefs downfall in Hamilton06:05The Chiefs took the Blues bait...11:14Where could the Grand Final be?12:44What players were the All Blacks coaches watching live...14:56Our finals MVP - first round votes...17:52Beaudy v Damian - and the All Black ramifications...21:13Advantage - Crusaders!!25:47Blues v Chiefs the battle of the halves - Finlay Christie/Beauden Barrett v Noah Hotham/Rivez Reihana27:00What will Beaudy's week look like leading into a semifinal...31:20Beav's all-time Crusaders XV...37:17Mehrtens, Carter or Mo'unga...44:07Is it finally the Brumbies time?51:33Beav predicts his two finalists...52:21Super Round in Christchurch?53:20Does this new finals format work?54:14We make our picks for the semifinals...59:42Final Thoughts and Predictions
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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…
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-five, we talk about the most iconic halves combos in rugby, Beav runs through his keys to winning playoff matches, who’s more important to their team, Beauden Barrett or Damian McKenzie? We talk through how the Blues beat the Chiefs in last year’s final and whether they can repeat the dose this weekend, do the Reds need to hire a shrink and what makes the Crusaders so good at this time of year, what are the keys to winning in Canberra, we announce our inaugural Jonah Lomu medalist and name a few other Super Rugby awards…Chapters00:00Welcome back to The Aftermatch...from whitebait to clickbait!03:00Super Rugby fantasy - did you beat Kirst & Beav?05:12Our rookie of the year is...09:02Our moment of the year is...11:17Highlanders player of the year...14:05Best of the Aussies not playing finals footy...15:47The Jonah's for round 16 goes to...17:00The inaugural Jonah Lomu Medal goes to....19:01Richie Mo'unga's unmatched record...25:53Crusaders all-time XV - Richie Mo or DC, you decide!28:19Crusaders' All-Time Greats28:55The Crusaders come alive at finals time...31:24Do the Reds need to hire a shrink this week?33:31The most iconic 9/10 combos of all time...41:11The rematch of last year's final - Chiefs v Blues43:42How did the Blues beat the Chiefs in the final & can they do it again?46:54Rieko Ioane is making rugby great again!!50:34Beauden Barrett v Damian McKenzie52:10Would you rather go to Hamilton or Chch for a semifinal?53:23What do the Canes need to do to win in Canberra?56:43Love or Cameron - who starts at 10...58:51Beav's keys to winning playoff games...01:02:01Playoff predictions...
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Ep 15 - Leinster or the Chiefs, who wins? Rugby perfection & the greatest All Blacks team of all-time
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 Sopoaga or Tony Brown - find out who makes the all-time Highlanders XV, Richie Mo’unga’s incredible legacy continues in Japan, the Club World Cup is confirmed so who would win, Leinster or the Chiefs, we talk about a potential All Blacks bolter, the 80 minutes of rugby perfection from the Chiefs and the greatest All Blacks side of all time. Plus Beav’s takeaways from the weekend, the Jonah’s, predictions and more…Chapters00:00Welcome back... we give props to the props02:33Beav's Babaa's tour...06:24The race to the Super Rugby title heats up...08:21Have the Canes addressed the demons of 2024?11:14Tavatavanawai & Fakatava looking unstoppable!15:15Super Sevu and the Crusaders...18:41Beav's all-time Highlanders XV...23:31Tony Brown or Lima Sopoaga?26:33Richie Mo'unga's incredible legacy...27:28Who would win Leinster or the Chiefs?30:29Is this as close to rugby perfection as it gets?33:04How are we letting Shaun Stevenson go?34:52Could this guy be an All Blacks bolter?36:38The greatest All Blacks team of all time is...38:34Cam Roigard adds his name to the list...41:11Could the Canes bank a number of titles in the next few years...44:05Beav's crossbar challenge...45:33Round 16 predictions...
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Ep 14 - The beef between the Blues and Moana Pasifika, does Ardie Savea make an all-time Hurricanes XV & Antoine Dupont to Super Rugby?
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 genuine beef between the two teams from the 09, we talk about the most iconic team songs in rugby from The Cranberries to Reuben Thorne, Reuben Thorne, Reuben Thorne. Beaver names his all-time Hurricanes XV and only one Savea makes it. We reveal the Highlanders man who blew Beaver away, we discuss how the Hurricanes fit Ruben Love, Brett Cameron and Callum Harkin into their side, we explain the Super Rugby playoff format, Beav’s takeaways from the Crusaders and Antoine Dupont to Super Rugby? All that plus, predictions, instant reaction, the Jonah Awards and more…Chapters00:00Welcome back - when Moana wins, we all win!05:02Against all odds - two yellow cards and the disallowed tries08:18Ardie Savea's moments of influence...13:012025 A Savea - the greatest season on record?16:37Is there proper beef between the Blues and Moana?20:29Iconic team songs in rugby...23:41All-time Hurricanes XV - only one Savea makes it!30:54Is this the most intimidating loose trio of all time?37:06The Highlanders were the better team for 78 minutes...39:07How do the Hurricanes fit in Love, Cameron & Harkin?42:07Explaining - the Super Rugby playoff format45:41Beaver's takeaways from the mightly impressive Crusaders...49:40Could this be Antoine Dupont's way into Super Rugby?51:50The Lions mascot & the Waikato bomber jacket...54:37Instant reaction - how do the contracts work in NZ?56:51Is there much difference between 12 and 13 these days?59:18Our picks for round 15...01:02:26Beaver's highlight from the weekend...
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