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All Black Legend Sir John Kirwan and Springbok Legend Victor Matfield go head to head on all things rugby just as you'd expect an All Black Winger and a South African Forward to do battle. Bringing in their friends and rivals from all over the Rugby world for a truly Global perspective. Refereeing in the middle is NZ media legend Ric Salizzo. And as all of them are well in the second half of their lives, Sir JK has some well meaning wellness advice to help them extend their lives and therefore the life of this podcast.
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- 2 days ago58 min
Sean Fitzpatrick & Daley Thompson on Winning Without Sacrifice
All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick sits down with the world's greatest athlete, two-time Olympic decathlon champion Daley Thompson, in this episode of Winning Matters, brought to you by ALTRAD. Daley won decathlon gold at Moscow 1980 and Los Angeles 1984, broke the world record four times, went nine years unbeaten, and became the first athlete to win Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European titles and hold the world record. Together, he and Sean break down what really separates winners: practising how to compete, not just how to train; planning years ahead; learning from the habits of the best; and why the fear of wasting your talent matters more than the fear of failure. CHAPTERS Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:12 Welcome Daley Thompson 00:02:10 Training twice on Christmas Day 00:03:49 Why it was never a sacrifice 00:05:49 Finishing 18th at his first Olympics 00:08:04 Where the drive came from 00:12:58 From football to athletics 00:18:34 Turning losses into positives 00:19:37 Ten events, one thing 00:21:21 Finding the decathlon by accident 00:22:27 Practising how to win 00:24:58 What winning really means 00:27:54 Learning from Caitlyn Jenner 00:32:36 Fear of failure vs wasted talent 00:37:40 Using the crowd as fuel 00:38:20 Seoul 1988 and dealing with defeat 00:40:14 The training diary prediction 00:44:11 Why the Olympic village breaks athletes 00:45:51 Rivalry with Jürgen Hingsen 00:46:47 Nine years unbeaten 00:47:39 How he'd train athletes today 00:49:36 Life after retirement 00:50:23 Daley Thompson's Decathlon 00:52:56 Growing up robust 00:54:31 Are today's athletes as tough? 00:56:36 Winning in a team 00:57:24 Thanks & ALTRAD Winning Matters is proudly brought to you by ALTRAD, global leaders in industrial services, equipment and engineered products. Subscribe for more conversations with serial winners. #WinningMatters #DaleyThompson #SeanFitzpatrick #AllBlacks
- 4 days ago26 min
The All Blacks Players Under Pressure For the Bledisloe Cup
Bledisloe week is here, and John Kirwan and Victor Matfield are naming the All Blacks who need to stand up against the Wallabies this weekend. With the Cup on the line, JK and Victor ask whether this All Blacks side is good enough to keep Australia at bay, where the Wallabies could hurt them, and which players are under the most pressure to perform. Brought to you by RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers: who needs to deliver for the All Blacks? Plus, for Klipdrift, JK and Victor share their favourite moments from the break, from Victor's holiday to JK's road trip.
- 1 weeks ago32 min
South Africa Shocked By 11-Man Wallabies... What Went Wrong?
Australia led the world champions 42–17 with 15 minutes to go. Then four yellow cards, a penalty try and a Springbok scrum onslaught turned Perth into chaos - and the Wallabies held on with 11 men. Springbok great Victor Matfield and All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan break down one of the wildest finishes in Test rugby: how the Wallabies built a 25-point lead, how the Boks clawed back through the scrum, and whether the result says more about Les Kiss's Wallabies or a Springbok side that got caught out. Thank you RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers and Klipdrift Premium for supporting the show.
- 3 weeks ago34 min
Springboks Celebrate Series Victory in the USA — the Game Victor said was just an Exhibition
Victor and JK dissect the Baltimore finale with very different emotions. JK isn’t happy with the referee, while Victor is happy with just about everything! They name the player who delivered across the entire series, break down the moments that decided the final game, and assess how the series has shaped both teams’ futures—with the Rugby World Cup firmly in mind. Plus, Victor asks: will the All Blacks come under severe pressure if they lose another game this year?
- Sep 6, 202621 min
Victor Claims South Africa’s Series Victory Before the USA Finale
JK is back in green and gold as South Africa take a 2–1 series lead following their victory in Soweto. Victor declares the series won now that the South African leg is over—but he’s quickly reminded there’s still one game to play in the USA before the trophy can be handed out.
- Aug 31, 202637 min
Boks Strike Back: How South Africa Saved the Series vs. All Blacks
The Springboks hit back. South Africa beat the All Blacks 33-26 at DHL Stadium in Cape Town to level Rugby's Greatest Rivalry at 1-1. Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield unpack how South Africa saved it, with Ric Salizzo refereeing in the middle. The Boks led 24-14 at the break through tries to Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende and a returning Siya Kolisi, with Cheslin Kolbe flawless off the tee. New Zealand came late through Leroy Carter and Ardie Savea, but South Africa survived Lood de Jager's 79th-minute yellow card to hold on - the first defeat of Dave Rennie's tenure in his ninth Test in charge. Rugby RIvals is proudly supported by RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers and Klipdrift. For bonus content in our Team Room, please visit www.rugbyrivals.com
- Aug 28, 202619 min
Springbok & All Black Fans Collide Before Second Test!
JK and Victor are off the leash, so we've handed the mics to the fans. A special edition of Rugby Rivals pits two rugby podcasts against each other ahead of the second test in Cape Town - Rawiri and Gareth from Our Super Smack flying the flag for New Zealand, and Dane from Kick On Rugby holding the line for the Springboks.
- Aug 24, 202639 min
Will South Africa Bounce Back? JK & Victor Matfield on Ellis Park "Hiding!"
The All Blacks have taken first blood in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - five tries to one, the biggest All Blacks win ever at the ground, the end of a 12-Test Springbok winning streak, and the world No.1 ranking gone. Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down how it happened. Why the Boks were 13-12 up at halftime and then nowhere. The scrum dominance that counted for nothing. The All Blacks' tackle-area tactics that Rassie admitted his side didn't see coming. And the big one: with three Tests still to play, can South Africa turn this series around in Cape Town? Rugby Rivals is proudly brought to you by RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers and Klipdrift Premium Brandy.
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