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Estimated from 17 chart positions in 17 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Rugby#11300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Rugby#26100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Rugby#29100K to 300K
- 🇩🇪DE · Rugby#40100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · Rugby#8130K to 100K
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595K to 1.9M🎙 ~2x weekly·32 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
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1.2M to 3.7M🇺🇸27%🇨🇦8%🇦🇺8%+14 more - Active Followers
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357K to 1.1M
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All Blacks Squad Shock! Bulls Disappointment & Boks Season Begins
Jun 22, 2026
28m 38s
Rugby Finals Week: URC & Super Rugby Predictions
Jun 16, 2026
39m 25s
JK and Victor Clash Over Tony Brown’s All Blacks Return
Jun 8, 2026
34m 39s
John Kirwan & Victor Matfield Reveal The Greatest Game They Ever Played
Jun 8, 2026
16m 26s
Sacha OUT for the Boks?! URC Semis + Super Rugby Playoffs | Remembering Jonah
Jun 1, 2026
35m 21s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/22/26 | ![]() All Blacks Squad Shock! Bulls Disappointment & Boks Season Begins | 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! 🎙️ Rugby Rivals is proudly sponsored by Klipdrift - Legendary Taste. Legendary Times. | 28m 38s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Rugby Finals Week: URC & Super Rugby Predictions | 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? Rugby Rivals is proudly sponsored by Klipdrift. | 39m 25s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() JK and Victor Clash Over Tony Brown’s All Blacks Return✨ | Tony Brown's returncoaching in rugby+5 | Victor Matfield | All BlacksNew Zealand Rugby+4 | South Africa | Tony BrownAll Blacks+6 | — | 34m 39s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() John Kirwan & Victor Matfield Reveal The Greatest Game They Ever Played✨ | rugby historygreatest games+3 | Sir John KirwanVictor Matfield | All BlacksSpringboks+2 | — | rugbygreatest game+6 | — | 16m 26s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Sacha OUT for the Boks?! URC Semis + Super Rugby Playoffs | Remembering Jonah✨ | rugbyinjuries+4 | — | CardiffBoks+3 | — | Sacha Feinberg-MngomezuluJonah Lomu+5 | — | 35m 21s | |
| 5/25/26 | ![]() JJK and Victor react to Champions Cup thrashing!✨ | Champions Cupdefensive structure+4 | — | BordeauxLeinster | New ZealandSouth Africa | Champions CupBordeaux+6 | — | 33m 08s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Why The Boks Are in Camp & Richie Mo'Unga Will Be on The Rivalry Tour + Champion's Cup Predictions!✨ | RugbyChampions Cup+4 | — | SpringboksAll Blacks+1 | — | Rugby RivalsChampions Cup predictions+3 | — | 44m 09s | |
| 3/16/26 | ![]() Is the Six Nations the Best Rugby Competition on the Planet?✨ | Six Nationsrugby competition+3 | Andrew Trimble | — | southern hemisphere | Six Nationsrugby+5 | — | 34m 56s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() England and France need more South Africans ?!✨ | rugbySix Nations+3 | Victor Matfield | — | EnglandFrance | rugbySix Nations+5 | — | 23m 34s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() JK & Victor REACT to Dave Rennie as New All Blacks Coach!✨ | Dave RennieAll Blacks+5 | — | All BlacksSpringboks | New ZealandSouth Africa | Dave RennieAll Blacks+6 | — | 27m 08s | |
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| 2/24/26 | ![]() Ireland back on top! Should Someone Be Relegated?!✨ | Ireland's performanceSix Nations+4 | — | IrelandEngland+3 | Twickenham | IrelandEngland+6 | — | 41m 08s | |
| 2/16/26 | ![]() England Exposed? Scotland Run Riot | Six Nations Verdict✨ | Six Nations analysisEngland rugby+5 | Victor Matfield | — | EnglandScotland+3 | Six NationsEngland+7 | — | 25m 46s | |
| 2/10/26 | ![]() Ireland’s 'Golden Era' Ending? France Delivers a Reality Check - Rugby Rivals✨ | Six Nations recapIreland's golden era+4 | Andrew Trimble | — | IrelandFrance+4 | Six NationsIreland+7 | — | 26m 53s | |
| 1/20/26 | ![]() Who’s the Next All Blacks Coach? JK & Victor Debate! (Special Episode)✨ | All Blacks coaching decisionRugby coaching pressure+3 | Victor Matfield | SpringboksAll Blacks+2 | New Zealand | All BlacksScott Robertson+6 | — | 21m 27s | |
| 11/26/25 | ![]() The Rivals Awards Show: Best, Worst & Most WTF Moments of 2025✨ | Rugby AwardsBest Moments+5 | — | Player of the YearWorst Red Card of the Year+6 | — | RugbyAwards Show+8 | — | 39m 07s | |
| 11/17/25 | ![]() What’s Really Wrong With the All Blacks? Springboks’ Red Card Problem & More!✨ | All Blacks performanceSpringboks red card issue+4 | Victor Matfield | All BlacksSpringboks+2 | — | All BlacksSpringboks+6 | — | 43m 51s | |
| 11/10/25 | ![]() Boks Show Why They’re #1 & Damian McKenzie’s Game-Saving Heroics✨ | RugbySpringboks+5 | Andrew Trimble | SpringboksAll Blacks | FranceScotland+1 | SpringboksAll Blacks+6 | — | 23m 32s | |
| 11/4/25 | ![]() Who Ruined the Chicago Test?! Beware France & Scotland This Weekend! | The Northern Tour served up another weekend of drama - starting with Tadhg Beirne's red card. Did the call ruin the match, or was it the right decision? JK, Victor Matfield and Andrew Trimble dig into all the big talking points, including the Springboks–France rivalry and why Victor is worried about what the French are building. We also chat Scotland - are they finally turning the corner, could they beat the All Blacks? If you’ve got a take on the red card, drop it in the comments – we want to hear it. Join our private Facebook Group to get closer to the show and join the conversation. 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 38s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | ![]() Let the North vs. South Battle Begin! | The Northern Hemisphere tour has officially kicked off, and the North vs. South rivalry is alive and well. Australia opened their campaign with a narrow win over Japan, and now the rest of the Southern giants head north. Sir John Kirwan, Victor Matfield and Andrew Trimble go head-to-head as they break down what’s ahead, who’s in form, and which hemisphere really holds the power in world rugby right now. 👉 Subscribe for weekly rugby chat with two of the game’s greats — insight, banter, and bold takes from both sides of the rivalry. #RugbyRivals #Springboks #AllBlacks #RugbyChampionship #VictorMatfield #JohnKirwan 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 37m 59s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | ![]() Springboks are Back-to-Back Champions! TRC Wrap Up & Looking Ahead | The Rugby Championship is done and dusted - and the Springboks have gone back-to-back In this episode, Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down all the key moments from the tournament, what set the Boks apart, and how the All Blacks, Wallabies, and Pumas will be feeling heading into the next phase of the international season. The guys also look ahead to upcoming fixtures, coaching moves, and what each side needs to do before the end-of-year tours. 👉 Subscribe for weekly rugby chat with two of the game’s greats — insight, banter, and bold takes from both sides of the rivalry. #RugbyRivals #Springboks #AllBlacks #RugbyChampionship #VictorMatfield #JohnKirwan 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 28m 28s | ||||||
| 9/29/25 | ![]() Have Springboks Left All Blacks Behind?! Is TRC Going Back to South Africa? | In this week’s Rugby Rivals, JK, Victor Matfield, and Ric Salizzo return with a hard-hitting unpack of the latest Rugby Championship drama. They cast a critical eye over South Africa’s masterclass against Argentina, and dissect how the All Blacks scraped through against a determined Wallabies side. 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 40m 34s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | ![]() Huge Pressure on ABs for Bledisloe Cup & Women’s RWC Final Blockbuster | The pressure is mounting on the All Blacks as they prepare for the Bledisloe Cup — with fans and critics questioning whether they can deliver when it matters most. At the same time, women’s rugby is set for a historic showdown with the Rugby World Cup Final promising to be one of the biggest spectacles the sport has ever seen. Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield bring their expert insights and hard-hitting opinions on: Why the Bledisloe clash is make-or-break for the ABs What Razor and the coaching staff need to get right The key storylines heading into the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final The impact these matches could have on the future of New Zealand rugby Don’t miss JK and Victor’s breakdown of one of the biggest rugby weekends of the year. 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 56s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 | ![]() Have Boks Derailed All Blacks Hopes? Razor’s Next Move & TRC is Anyone’s to Win! | The Rugby Championship has been blown wide open after the Springboks stunned the All Blacks in dramatic fashion. On this week’s Rugby Rivals, Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down how South Africa’s victory has shifted the momentum - and whether it has derailed New Zealand’s hopes of taking control of the competition. We’ll unpack what Razor Robertson’s next move needs to be, how the All Blacks can respond, and why every team still has a shot at the title. With the table locked up and the stakes higher than ever, the road to Rugby Championship glory is anyone’s to win. 👉 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns and all the biggest stories in rugby. 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 43m 04s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | ![]() ABs & Boks Rivalry Intensifies! Will South Africa Bounce Back? | The Rugby Championship is heating up, and who better to break it down than All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan and Springbok great Victor Matfield? In this week’s episode of Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor dive into: The All Blacks’ gritty 24–17 win over South Africa at Eden Park Standout performances from Emoni Narawa, Will Jordan, and Quinn Tupaea Ardie Savea’s 100th Test milestone and game-saving turnover The Springboks’ fightback through Malcolm Marx and Cobus Reinach What this result means for the Rugby Championship table Can South Africa rally in next weekend’s rematch in Wellington? 👉 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns and all the biggest stories in rugby. 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 37m 59s | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | ![]() Can the Boks Make History at Eden Park? Women’s RWC Action & Viewer Q&A! | The stage is set for one of the biggest rugby clashes since the World Cup Final, the All Blacks vs Springboks at Eden Park. In this week’s Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor break down the test preview, with the Boks chasing history and the All Blacks desperate to defend their fortress. Eden Park has been unbeaten for 50 games since 1994, but South Africa arrive on a four-match winning streak over New Zealand... Can they finally crack the code in Auckland? We also dive into all the action happening at the Women’s Rugby World Cup and answer questions directly from you, our viewers! 📱 Follow Rugby Rivals: Instagram: @rugby.rivals TikTok: @rugbyrivalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 34m 20s | ||||||
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20 placements across 17 markets.
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20 placements across 17 markets.




















