THE AFTERMATCH

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… Chapters 00:00 Welcome back to The Aftermatch...from whitebait to clickbait! 03:00 Super Rugby fantasy - did you beat Kirst & Beav? 05:12 Our rookie of the year is... 09:02 Our moment of the year is... 11:17 Highlanders player of the year... 14:05 Best of the Aussies not playing finals footy... 15:47 The Jonah's for round 16 goes to... 17:00 The inaugural Jonah Lomu Medal goes to.... 19:01 Richie Mo'unga's unmatched record... 25:53 Crusaders all-time XV - Richie Mo or DC, you decide! 28:19 Crusaders' All-Time Greats 28:55 The Crusaders come alive at finals time... 31:24 Do the Reds need to hire a shrink this week? 33:31 The most iconic 9/10 combos of all time... 41:11 The rematch of last year's final - Chiefs v Blues 43:42 How did the Blues beat the Chiefs in the final & can they do it again? 46:54 Rieko Ioane is making rugby great again!! 50:34 Beauden Barrett v Damian McKenzie 52:10 Would you rather go to Hamilton or Chch for a semifinal? 53:23 What do the Canes need to do to win in Canberra? 56:43 Love or Cameron - who starts at 10... 58:51 Beav's keys to winning playoff games... 01:02:01 Playoff predictions...

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… Chapters 00:00 Welcome back... we give props to the props 02:33 Beav's Babaa's tour... 06:24 The race to the Super Rugby title heats up... 08:21 Have the Canes addressed the demons of 2024? 11:14 Tavatavanawai & Fakatava looking unstoppable! 15:15 Super Sevu and the Crusaders... 18:41 Beav's all-time Highlanders XV... 23:31 Tony Brown or Lima Sopoaga? 26:33 Richie Mo'unga's incredible legacy... 27:28 Who would win Leinster or the Chiefs? 30:29 Is this as close to rugby perfection as it gets? 33:04 How are we letting Shaun Stevenson go? 34:52 Could this guy be an All Blacks bolter? 36:38 The greatest All Blacks team of all time is... 38:34 Cam Roigard adds his name to the list... 41:11 Could the Canes bank a number of titles in the next few years... 44:05 Beav's crossbar challenge... 45:33 Round 16 predictions...

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… Chapters 00:00 Welcome back - when Moana wins, we all win! 05:02 Against all odds - two yellow cards and the disallowed tries 08:18 Ardie Savea's moments of influence... 13:01 2025 A Savea - the greatest season on record? 16:37 Is there proper beef between the Blues and Moana? 20:29 Iconic team songs in rugby... 23:41 All-time Hurricanes XV - only one Savea makes it! 30:54 Is this the most intimidating loose trio of all time? 37:06 The Highlanders were the better team for 78 minutes... 39:07 How do the Hurricanes fit in Love, Cameron & Harkin? 42:07 Explaining - the Super Rugby playoff format 45:41 Beaver's takeaways from the mightly impressive Crusaders... 49:40 Could this be Antoine Dupont's way into Super Rugby? 51:50 The Lions mascot & the Waikato bomber jacket... 54:37 Instant reaction - how do the contracts work in NZ? 56:51 Is there much difference between 12 and 13 these days? 59:18 Our picks for round 15... 01:02:26 Beaver's highlight from the weekend...

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 and only one modern day player makes it, we analyse the Crusaders style versus the Chiefs style, and talk about how the All Blacks need to play to win the next RWC, Quinn Tupaea adds his name to the Jonah’s Awards but how does he make his way back into the All Blacks midfield mix, we react to the British and Irish Lions announcement, plus Beav tells us about the first time he was called up and the party in Waiuku that followed and we ponder bringing the South Africans back into Super Rugby, plus predictions, jersey watch and so much more… Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch - is this the headline to top all headlines? 01:40 The All Blacks get free cars - but what happens when you miss selection? 05:15 Free cars, travel, food...Top 5 perks of being an All Black... 09:31 Have we finally found our top 6 in Super Rugby? 11:36 The Blues are starting to be a title contender... 13:53 We name our all-time Blues XV - this one was tough! 22:06 Analysing the Crusaders style v the Chiefs 29:11 What style do we want the All Blacks to play? 31:32 Will this year's Super Rugby final be in Hamilton or Christchurch? 33:19 He's taken his game to another level in 2025 - Quinn Tupaea adds his name to the Jonah's Awards 36:28 Is there room for Quinn in the All Blacks? 39:14 Jersey Watch : who makes the All Blacks loose forwards + who doesn't? 43:18 We react to the British & Irish Lions announcement... 46:15 Party in Waiuku - the day Beav got named in the All Blacks... 49:59 You ask, we answer! What do we do with the Jonah's? 52:02 Do we still need South Africa in Super Rugby? 55:18 Could the All Blacks employ a 6-2 split on the bench... 57:11 It's game on - we make our picks for round 14...

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 series, and are they now a serious chance of winning back the Bledisloe Cup? We name our form XV of Super Rugby which includes an all-Australian back 3 and nearly an all-Moana back row! Have the Jonah Awards become a 2-horse race? Do the Hurricanes have the best midfield in the competition right now? Predictions for round 13 and so much more… Chapters00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch & Beav Bashing Begins... 03:04 Beav doubles down on Lions series prediction - Wallabies to win it and this is why... 06:42 Are the Wallabies a serious chance to win back the Bledisloe? 09:12 Super Rugby's Form XV - and it includes an all Australian back 3! 16:05 Ardie Savea v Angus Ta'avao... 19:40 Does the Jonah Awards become a two-horse race? 22:51 Moana only have two Super sides left to conquer - can they do it in the last two weeks? 24:35 We relive the final 5 minutes from Dunedin...and talk about 'The Gregan' 28:28 Is this the best story in Super Rugby? 31:39 "I didn't see that coming"...Beav reacts to the Canes second half against the Chiefs 34:52 Is this the best midfield in the comp right now? 39:10 The Blues are stuttering... 43:27 Instant Reactions - Beav left some big names out of his all-time Chiefs XV... 46:30 The kiwi taking the Japanese comp by storm... 48:46 How to get Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie and Will Jordan on the park at the same time... 51:32 Top 5 most promising players around the world right now... 58:46 Super Rugby predictions for round 13...

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 intimidating player in world rugby + the day he left Beav scarred for life, we talk about the game that will determine Super Rugby’s minor premiership, why Billy Proctor is the key to the Hurricanes, the new rule that would see Ardie Savea’s chip and chase allowed, the best kicking tee ever made, draft systems, Beav’s all time Chiefs XV and all the usual takeaways from the weekend… CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome back - Beaver goes viral in one week... 04:12 Should the Chiefs relocate to Mt Maunganui? 07:23 Your All Blacks captain in waiting...Wallace Sititi 09:57 What sets the Chiefs apart... 11:31 Who is the most intimidating player in World Rugby? 14:37 The one game that will determine Super Rugby's minor premiership... 16:02 Are the Hurricanes the dark horse to take out the title? 17:35 The Jonah's for round 11 - Billy Proctor and here's why! 24:37 We react to Ardie's 'chip and chase'...and the new rule Beav would like to see introduced! 27:17 Beav's got a bone to pick...with the lack of common sense shown in Brisbane 29:27 The month Beav hit an albatross and hole in one on the golf course... 30:41 The Crusaders are starting to flex... 34:50 We respond to your questions and comments...and the best kicking tee ever made! 37:18 How the draft system used to work in Super Rugby + would it work nowadays? 40:54 "Stop chopping and changing your 10s"... 42:12 Beav names his all-time Chiefs XV... 55:32 Our predictions for round 12...

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 Rodeo Rodeo that went horrible wrong for one All Black, the Jonah Awards has a new candidate and this guy will be an All Black, we blind rank the greatest players from the top 6 nations in the world. We cover off the weekend’s action, the Chiefs second half stampeed, James O’Connor’s match winner in Christchurch, and Beav tells us if his life was on the line, who’s taking a penalty to save it! Why the Hurricanes weren’t able to find a way to win in Perth and we ponder the Brumbies run home. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch...Beav rides the rollercoaster with the Blues 03:02 Hoskins Sotutu’s 'outrageous' skill set... 06:04 James O'Connor gets Maccas shouted, again! 07:33 If you had to pick someone to kick for your life who would it be? 08:55 The Jonah's - a new name and the next All Black? 14:54 Portia Woodman-Wickliffe comes out of retirement - so who would we bring out of retirement, if we could... 19:53 The Chiefs second half stampede...and the player who stood up! 29:17 Instant Reaction - you ask, we answer your questions... 30:07 Does Super Rugby need a player draft? 33:24 Another Aftermatch story - you need to listen to this!! 36:19 The one trophy Brad Thorn didn't win... 38:31 Beav explains why the Hurricanes couldn't secure victory in Perth... 43:20 Beaver's takeaways : why are wingers defending in the midfield? 48:43 Can the Hurricanes still make the 6? 50:36 Why can kiwi teams not win on Aussie soil this year? 51:56 Could the Brumbies top the table and get home field advantage all the way through the playoffs? 54:00 Blind Ranking - the greatest players from the top 6 nations in the world! 01:02:40 Super Rugby Predictions round 11 01:04:50 We react to Rieko Ioane's Leinster move...

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 coached him, we get in a tizzy over Joseph Sua’ali’i, we talk the Drua’s Hail Mary moments, can the Highlanders still make the playoffs, how the Blues can bank a top 2 spot, Easter egg hunts, and could Caleb Clarke make a move into the midfield. Chapters 00:00 Welcome back to The Aftermatch... 05:24 Entertainment under the roof & the Drua's Hail Mary moments... 09:07 The best stopover in Super Rugby... 11:54 Beaver's takeaways : the Waratahs innovation 14:43 Kirst's favorite player enters the Jonah's... 18:45 Super Rugby Power Rankings - it's good news for the Blues! 21:30 He's a future All Black... 24:48 Is the comp set up for the Crusaders? 27:11 Beav's banking the Blues a top 2 finish and here's why... 30:50 How the Landers can still make the playoffs... 34:27 Instant reaction : could Caleb Clarke move into the midfield? 39:38 Crystal ball gazing - who will our wingers be at the 2027 World Cup? 42:06 We address the glaring omission from Beav's top 5 cross code stars 44:47 The most memorable haka ever... 48:09 Beav's a sucker for Easter and our round 10 predictions... 54:55 Thanks for listening...

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 joins an exclusive club, who is the greatest cross-code athlete ever, could Ardie Savea make it as a centre, who has the strongest legs in Super Rugby and much, much more… Chapters 00:00 When Beav got led astray by Byron in the Valley... 06:02 The Reds made a costly mistake... 10:00 Shaun Stevenson recruited at the Bombay's BP...what about Beav? 15:09 Beaver's takeaways from the weekend...attack, attack, attack 21:03 Who is the best cross-code star ever... 23:10 Brad Thorn...SBW...Wendell Sailor...Lote Tuquiri...Matt Rogers 28:20 The prop that'a a three try hero! 32:45 How Moana Pasifika can make the playoffs... 38:26 Bend it like Beauden Barrett - The Jonah Awards... 44:01 Could Ardie Savea make it as a centre? 46:28 What's happened to the Fijian Drua? 48:54 Who has the strongest leg drive in Super Rugby? 54:46 Our pick for round 9 of Super Rugby... 01:00:19 Thank You for listening!

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 talk about the contract Beav regrets turning down, we address the startling omission from our Kiwis Abroad XV last week, we talk about what it’s like having a movie made about you, who is the most popular player in NZ right now, there’s a new addition to the Jonah Awards this week and blind ranking the best wingers from the past. Chapters 00:00 An apology to Ma'a Nonu 03:12 How has Ma'a been playing professional rugby for so long - Beav has the answers... 05:35 Why can't we keep the best players in NZ? 09:38 Four more years - reacting to Damian McKenzie's new deal... 14:00 The one rugby contract Beav regrets turning down... 18:28 Does Damian have the potential to be better than Dan Carter? 26:59 What do Dan Carter, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods have in common? 30:28 Who is the most popular player in NZ right now? 33:08 Moana Pasifika's greatest performance in their history... 37:46 There's a new edition to the Jonah's leaderboard this week... 41:46 The Blackadders...and why Richie McCaw was the ultimate captain... 48:14 Blind Ranking wingers of the past... 52:42 Who was Beaver's hero growing up... 55:52 Are the Hurricanes the only side that can match the Chiefs? 58:03 Jersey Watch : Joseph Sua'ali'i v Bailyn Sullivan 01:01:26 Is the Landers fairytale over? 01:02:20 Prediction for round 8 01:06:43 The Kick : What's it like having a movie made about you...

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 players really get up to on their bye week and what their coaches think they do, Beav explains how to blow a 50 point halftime lead, the Jonah’s take an unexpected twist, and much much more… Chapters 00:00 How do the Blues get their "morale" back... 05:10 Jersey Watch : Christian Lio-Willie v Hoskins Sotutu 07:35 It looks like Richie Mo'unga is back out there... 12:38 What it's like watching a game with Andy Ellis & Beav... 14:16 Beaver's field of dreams & the Chiefs going on bye week 40 mins early... 18:27 The day Beaver nearly gave up a 50 point halftime lead... 21:32 What do players really get up to on bye week... 27:04 The Jonah Awards take an unexpected twist... 29:55 Which Aussie side looks like genuine title contenders? 36:24 What made Dan Carter the greatest 10 ever... 42:58 We name our NZers abroad XV... 57:14 Round 7 Predictions

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 the smartest rugby players ever. Plus the day Beaver cheated and got away with it,  and much, much more… Chapters 00:00 Beaver falls on his sword, sorry Canes fans! 03:02 The Highlanders, Caleb Tangitau and the zoo 05:57 Duplessis Kirifi doing "Ardie-like" things 09:38 We are now taking fashion advice from Beav... 12:01 The unsung midfielder impressing in Super Rugby... 16:34 Macca's Moment and the Crusaders are back 19:10 A Super Rugby debut for the ages... 23:17 The day Beaver cheated...and got away with it 27:43 The Jonah's round 5 is... 34:03 Rugby's own State of Origin battle...and the greatest sledges of all time 38:24 We pick our playoff six... 47:27 Sitiveni's in the British Army? 51:58 The All Black trial where Beaver got done over...

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 Sitiveni Sivivatu, plus he tries to catch Jonah Lomu’s High School records at Wesley College, we discuss the AFL’s influence on the All Blacks, and could Patrick Pellegrini be what the Wallabies have been looking for? Chapters 00:00 The Oracle delivers - a round of boilovers 06:04 Has Super Rugby finally got it right? 08:55 Are Fijians the most naturally gifted athletes in the world?11:54 How to win in Fiji...hint (not by sipping Pina Colada's) 16:16 Joe Rokocoko the great second five? 20:10 What rugby players could make it in the NFL? 25:00 The greatest kicking coach in the world... 28:55 Could Patrick Pellegrini be the Wallabies answer at 10? 36:45 Beaver tries to chase down Jonah's records at Wesley 40:58 A future All Blacks winger, Beav thinks so... 45:39 The Great Fullback debate: Christian Cullen v Will Jordan 51:10 Where will the upsets come in round 5?

In this episode Beaver's "Sydney Grapevine" are talking about Super Rugby and Kalyn Ponga, we talk Sitiveni Sivivatu’s chicken curry, the Waikato mile and the bear suit, Clayton McMillan’s Munster move, Beaver’s love affair with Ireland and is Ardie Savea the most impactful player in Super Rugby? Chapters00:00Introduction and Beav gets feedback01:13Beaver pulls his hammy at under 6 athletics meet02:04Beavers love affair with Ireland - thanks Trevor!05:28Kalyn Ponga to Super Rugby - Sydney Grapevine?11:25Beav's surprise Super Rugby rankings13:58Beaudy to 10?16:07Beauden Barrett the best sub ever - the explainer17:56Comparing Players and Their Impact20:28Who's the best Aussie side? Beav loves a box kick!21:39Brumbies' Evolution in Playstyle24:30Halfback Depth in New Zealand Rugby24:32Keep an eye on this kid "Nathan Hastie" makes Beav's top 2 halfback list(who's caught the Oracles eye this week)27:25Cam Roiguards potential as a 1032:12The Jonah Awards - Ardie Savea40:21Sitiveni's Aunty's chicken curry42:44Beaver's signature dish - Mussels43:52The Waikato Mile and the mystery bear suit45:59Clayton McMillans Munster move? Munster used to be the super club...55:41The boil over - don't know what, just know there will be one59:45Beaver's "healthy" competition with other 10's01:03:40Wrap-Up - should we all head to Fiji?

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 JOHN MITCHELL'S FACE. IS THERE A NEW SMOKY TO WIN SUPER RUGBY IN 2025? BEAV PUTS THE BOOT INTO IRELAND AND MOVE OVER BEAUDY THERE'S A NEW KID IN TOWN. Chapters 00:00 Our player of the round is...and is there a new smoky to win Super Rugby in 2025? 09:55 Fantastic Finn Hurley... 12:05 We rank the top 5 smallest rugby players of all time (excluding halfbacks) 18:54 The day Beaver lied straight to John Mitchell's face... 27:07 Are WA a Force in Super Rugby once again? 29:29 When the great Grant Nisbett took Beaver home... 32:06What life as a commentator is really like... 34:04 How good is Fijian rugby... 37:06 Who is the next Carlos Spencer, Dan Carter, Stephen Donald or maybe Beauden Barrett... 41:11 You don't win the title in February 44:06 Reacting to the comments section... 48:01 All Blacks v Ireland in Chicago - who's coming? 51:13 Jersey Watch: best wingers in NZ rugby right now... 55:26 All Blacks bolters part 2 ft. Joey Manu 01:01:30 Round 3 predictions 01:06:42 How does Beav go on the golf course... 01:10:46 Shout out to our Sevens Sisters and a new star is born...

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 longest ever Aftermatch (it went 12 days), did Kirst curse the All Blacks by drinking out of the World Cup, we pick our All Black bolter, the Jonah's are here, and could Nathan Cleary be a Wallaby? Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Aftermatch 02:00 The day Kirst drunk from the Webb Ellis 04:44 The longest aftermatch in history 07:57 New Chapter 08:22 The Blues are a different kettle of fish in 2025 15:49 Beav offers to be Joseph Sua'ali'i's personal coach 22:39 Nathan Cleary for Wallabies First-Five in 2027? 27:42 James O'Connor 'the Crusader' 34:44 Our All Blacks bolters in 2025 40:10 Who should you have in your fantasy team? 42:49 Introducing the 'Jonah' Awards 46:59 Super Rugby round 2 predictions