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THE AFTERMATCH

Kirstie Stanway-Thorne

Come for the rugby, stay for The Aftermatch. Join Stephen Donald & Kirstie Stanway every week for the best unfiltered stories, fresh perspectives and unique insights into rugby union.

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All Episodes

00:42:25

Kirst & Beav's instant reaction to the All Blacks...

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2025/08/04

In this episode...we react to the All Blacks squad for The Rugby Championship, we talk about how Finlay Christie would feel about a recall, and what the new players Simon Parker, Kyle Preston and Leroy Carter have to offer. We review the Lions series, who would be our player of the series and what we learnt about the Wallabies in 3 weeks. We talk through another two iconic moments, review round 1 of the NPC and Beav reveals the one training that still gives him nightmares.Chapters00:00We react to

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00:21:13

Israel Dagg like you've never heard him before -...

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2025/07/31

Chapters00:00Welcome to our special guest, Israel Dagg!01:24Izzy could have been a Black Cap!03:03The current player Izzy fan boys over...05:10Playing NPC as a 17 year old...09:28Memorable Moments in the All Blacks!12:48The greatest try assist of all time -16:07Beav the national hero...

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00:31:03

What is the greatest All Blacks team of all time,...

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2025/07/29

In this episode we talk about 'that incident' to seal the Lions series, how did the Wallabies get so much improvement in the space of 7 days, the greatest celebration of Beav's career, we discuss which side was better the 1996 All Blacks or 2015, we relive that iconic Beauden Barrett try from the final, plus we preview the NPC and talk the players who could take the competition by storm and who could lift the trophy.

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00:09:48

Why Richie Mo'unga rings Ronan O'Gara after every...

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2025/07/23

In this bonus episode we catch up with the legend Ronan O'Gara on all things Lions, Andy Farrell's style, the Wallaby who could make a difference and the most talented players he's ever coached.

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00:32:57

Will Jordan will crack 100 test tries, Finn Russell...

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2025/07/21

Coming up in this episode…how do you smuggle a rooster into FMG Stadium? We rank the French series, and pick our player of the series and standout rookie. We predict how many tries Will Jordan finishes his All Blacks career with, Beav explains how the All Blacks capping ceremony works, and we give our take on the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. Could James O’Connor come in to save the day and is Finn Russell the best first-five on the planet right now?Chapters00:00How do you smuggle a

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00:18:42

This is Ruben Love's time - Kirst & Beav react to the...

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2025/07/17

In this bonus episode...we dissect the All Blacks team to take on France in Hamilton. Did Razor read the room picking so many Chiefs? Samipeni Finau to cover lock, Damian McKenzie's big opportunity, Ruben Love's time to shine, why is big Jim Tavatavanawai not starting, and we make our predictions for the weekend.

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00:10:04

Matt Giteau talks the Wallabies v Lions, Beav's...

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2025/07/16

Former Wallaby Matt Giteau previews the British and Irish Lions series, who starts at 10, James O'Connor's role, the influence of Joseph Sua'ali'i, Joe Schmidt and much much more...

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00:35:44

Who would win, the current All Blacks squad or the...

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2025/07/15

Coming up in this episode…consistency or fair opportunities, how do the All Blacks play test 3 against France in Hamilton? Can the Boks be beaten right now and are they the great innovators of world rugby or bad sports? Have we unearthed the next Brodie Retallick, would the current All Blacks group beat the current British and Irish Lions side, Wayne Smith’s influence on the All Blacks, the best jersey swap Beav’s ever done and the greatest women’s player of all time and the one that could get

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00:17:07

Beav rates the All Blacks 7/10 - full second test...

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2025/07/13

In this episode...we chat who stood out against the French in Wellington, the All Blacks DNA, their speed of play and kicking game. The newbie, Timoci Tavatavanawai, recalled winger Emoni Narawa and stand in lock Patrick Tuipulotu's big performance.

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00:14:40

It's time to unleash Tavatavanawai!! We react to the...

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2025/07/10

In this episode we...react to the All Blacks team for test two against the French in Wellington. We talk about the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia and do our predictions for the weekend.

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00:30:39

Will Jordan the winger or fullback? Rating the ABs...

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2025/07/07

Coming up on this episode…we talk about the reasons to be positive after the All Blacks first test, where is Will Jordan most impactful, is Tupou Va’ai a long term option at 6, we rate the debutants and talk about where Christian Lio-Willie fits in, plus what players have locked in their jerseys for the 2027 RWC, our Black Magic All Black of the week, Beav names his team for the second test and we talk Owen Farrell and those Lions!!Chapters00:00Welcome back - the road to number 1 in the

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00:12:01

Beav scores the All Blacks 6.5/10 - The Aftermatch...

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2025/07/06

In this bonus episode...we review the All Blacks first test of the year against the French.

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00:15:24

The biggest pack ever? We react to the 1st All Blacks...

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2025/07/03

We react to the All Blacks first team of the year to take on France…Chapters00:00Welcome back to The Aftermatch - we react to the first All Blacks team of the year!02:08Why are they playing Tupou Vai'i out of position?04:26Have the All Blacks solved the Ardie Savea riddle?05:27Four debutants...08:05Rieko Ioane moves back to the wing!11:05How do the All Blacks manage their bench...

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00:39:23

Stephen Donald names his All Blacks team to take on...

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2025/07/01

Coming up on The Aftermatch…we review the Lions v Force, so who caught our eye and who didn’t. Plus the whiz kid Henry Pollock - but who does he remind Beaver of? It’s assembly week for the All Blacks, so what’s it actually like being in camp for the first time and we name our XV to take on the French in test 1. We make our bold predictions like who will be named world player of the year, what jersey does Rieko Ioane finish the season in and how many tests the All Blacks will win…plus plenty

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00:40:37

The All Blacks will be World number 1 by the end of...

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2025/06/25

Coming up in this episode - we review where it all went wrong for the Chiefs, Beav reacts to the inexperienced French squad, and answer your burning questions - does L Fainga’anuku walk back into the All Blacks, when will Ruben Love get his opportunity, versatile players or specialists. The Lions tour is finally here, do the Wallabies smell blood, who are the three players you must watch, the Barbarians are playing the Boks, and where were you watching the 1995 RWC final, we chat about it 30 years

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00:22:31

The Aftermatch All Blacks Squad Reaction

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2025/06/23

Chapters00:00Welcome to The Aftermatch All Blacks edition...00:45Timoci Tavatavanawai - The Oracle reacts...02:28Beav's first impression of Fabian Holland...04:26Duplessis Kirifi 5 year hiatus...07:07What Beav saw in Ollie Norris 3 years before his All Blacks call up!08:33The story of Brodie McAlister...12:13Quinn Tupaea's ultimate redemption story!14:28Was David Havili the unluckiest player?16:48Ethan Blackadder vs Samipeni Finau!

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00:57:52

Ep.18 - The great Super Rugby Grand Final...

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2025/06/17

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

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01:00:18

Ep17 - Beav’s message to the Blues, our all-time...

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2025/06/10

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

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01:05:39

Ep.16 - Beauden Barrett v Damian McKenzie, who’s more...

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2025/06/03

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

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00:49:53

Ep 15 - Leinster or the Chiefs, who wins? Rugby...

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2025/05/27

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

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