This week on the KOKO Show we come to you from the glorious confines of the MJ Bale flagship store in Martin Place, Sydney. The lads are dressed to impress with some silky threads that lift the spirits and allow the human form to podcast like they have never podcasted before, all thanks to MJ Bale. We have arrived ladies and gentlemen, the first Test Match between the Lions and the Wallabies is soon upon us and the KOKO Crew couldn't be more up and about at the prospect of two great teams doing battle at Suncorp Stadium. To help us along this joyous journey, we have enlisted the help of two very special guests. The first has played over 90 caps for Wales and he was one of the brave men that took down the Wallabies in 2013, it is none other than Dr Jamie Roberts and the other is triple international, cross-code footy legend and rugby media’s leading lady Allana Ferguson.

Jamie joins the lads for the first half of the show to muse and discuss how both sides will shape up and prepare this week leading into the first Test. We discuss potential tactics, predicted sides and what the Lions will do to navigate this growing laundry list of injured players. Plus, ‘The King’ sticks around to give us his ‘Perfect Pour’ from the weekend just gone, all thanks to our headline sponsor Guinness, as well as playing a little game of ‘Which Lion Was it Anyway?’

We have always said, when one guest leaves you replace them with someone better. Step to the fore Allana Ferguson. All thanks to our great friends at TAB, Allana joined the show to crunch the odds heading into the first Test Match this Saturday in Brisbane. Plus, she unleashes her depth of knowledge to give us a full wrap of the Wallaroos’ encouraging loss to the Black Ferns in Wellington and how the ladies are shaping up with the Rugby World Cup on the horizon this August.

So in summation, it is time to bloody lock in. We have waited 12 long years to get our chance at revenge against this crimson clad gaggle of geezers and let’s not let this one slide. They have taken over our beaches, booked up our restaurants and are smugly drinking our beer. But they will never take our podcast! It is time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMECODES

00:00 - Start of the show

02:45 - Introduce Jamie Roberts

04:00 - Jamie’s connection to the guys

09:37 - KOKO’s Learnings

16:59 - The MJ Bale Store and plug

22:37 - WALLABIES V LIONS PREVIEW

30:07 - 2013 LIONS TOUR GAME 1 MEMORIES

36:44 - The Perfect Pour brought to you by Guinness

42:44 - Guinness Live Show Plugs

45:00 - Other International Results

47:32 - South Africa’s cheeky plays against Italy

50:08 - First Nations/Pasifika v Lions Preview

52:03 - Felons Barrel Hall Live Show Plug

53:00 - ‘Which Lion was it Anyway?’

58:50 - TAB Segment with Allana Ferguson

01:03:51 - WALLAROOS V BLACK FERNS REVIEW

01:07:35 - How the Wallaroos are looking for the World Cup

01:09:39 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show we are joined in the studio by great mate of the pod, Japanese rugby’s hunkiest half and Wallabies legend, Mr Bernard “The IceMan' Foley. The Nard Dog along with the KOKO Crew go really deep on the Wallabies’ last gasp win over the Flying Fijians in Newcastle, as well as breaking down the Lions’ hard fought victory over the gallant Waratahs in an all new serving of the ‘Perfect Pour’ thanks to our headline sponsor Guinness. 

Plus, the guys get caught up in the beauty of numbers as they preview all the upcoming matches on the British and Irish Lions Tour, focusing heavily on the Lions’ clash with the Brumbies this Wednesday all thanks to our great mates at TAB. If you thought to yourself, that just doesn't seem to be enough footy for my liking, we also run you through the AUNZ Invitational XV that will take on the Lions this Saturday and the guys mount a case about how this star-studded roster might be the team to tame these freckle faced felines. Finally, to round out this pleasure packed pod of production perfection we couldn't help but bring back a second instalment of the highly anticipated game that is sweeping the nation 'Which Lion Was It Anyway?’    

So, sit back, relax, pour yourself an ice cold Guinness and please avoid any large groups of Lions fans. To paraphrase one of the greatest movies of all time ‘Cool Runnings’ - ‘Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up! It’s almost Test Match time’. Ladies and gentlemen please enjoy the latest episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

02:51 - KOKO’s Learnings

09:23 - Budgie Smuggler shoot and KOKO Collection (add tag)

11:56 - Rugby Round Up Segment - WALLABIES V FIJI REVIEW

26:54 - The Perfect Pour brought to you by Guinness - Waratahs v Lions

28:00 - Swoop’s perfect pour - Huw Jones’ game v Waratahs

30:11 - Bernard’s perfect pour - Charlie Gamble’s breakdown work

31:39 - Drew’s perfect pour - The Lions players chatting to fans

33:10 - Matt’s perfect pour - Owen Farrell’s call up

37:42 - The boys split the G

39:55 - The Guinness Live Show plug (add tag)

41:27 - AUNZ INVITATIONAL TEAM V LIONS PREVIEW

46:04 - Felons Barrel Hall KOKO Live Show - Brisbane (add tag)

47:09 - TAB ODDS SEGMENT - BRUMBIES V LIONS

51:00 - International Rugby Scores

57:57 - ‘Which Lion was it Anyway?’ Segment

01:03:24 - Close of the Show

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This week on the KOKO Show we thought to ourselves it is time for a little trip back to ‘No Guest Nonsense Land’, the second happiest place on earth, a place where the boys who sit on the couch week in and week out can truly shine and are at full liberty to derail this podcast if they see fit. Thanks to our fantastic headline sponsor Guinness we are going full throttle throughout this British and Irish Lions Tour and they are making sure you, our loyal fans are coming on this journey with us. In this week’s episode the lads cover more footy than you can poke a bloody stick at, we hit you with a brand new rendition of Guinness’ ‘Perfect Pour’ from the Lions v Force match, we chit chat about the demolition job South Africa inflicted on the Barbarians, we look forward to the Reds v Lions thanks to TAB and finally we preview the Wallabies v Fiji in Newcastle.

As the weather gets colder the footy is getting hotter, we are now entering the eye of the Lions storm and the lads at KOKO couldn't be happier to bare knuckle box their way through all the x’s and o’s to keep ye KOKO faithful well informed. We have reviewed and previewed everything the light touches this week and to finish we bring you a brand new game called ‘Which Lion Was It Anyway?’ and let's just say the boys get a little competitive.

So sit back, relax and have some fun watching their feline furries take over our island home. They are bold, brash and barely bathed, which is not dissimilar to the four lads that do our show every week. It is time for another episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.     

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

05:19 - KOKO Learnings

12:32 - Budgie Smuggler Fleece and KOKO Collection plug

16:12 - ‘The Perfect Pour’ Brought to you by Guinness - FORCE V LIONS REVIEW

31:11 - Guinness Live Show plug 

32:29 - REDS V LIONS PREVIEW 

37:04 - TAB Odds Segment - REDS V LIONS Watch-Along 

41:16 - WALLABIES V FIJI PREVIEW 

47:44 - WARATAHS V LIONS PREVIEW 

48:37 - Drew talks about playing against the Lions for the Tahs

53:37 - SOUTH AFRICA V BARBARIANS REVIEW 

57:00 - The KOKO boys talk about playing for the Barbarians 

01:00:47 - TOP 14 FINAL - TOULOUSE V BORDEAUX 

01:03:47 - ‘Which Lion Was It Anyway?’ Game 

01:10:21 - Goodbyes and closing remarks

01:10: 34 - FELONS BARREL HALL LIVE SHOW - BRISBANE

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This week on The KOKO Show the sirens have sounded and from all reports the enemy is well and truly at the gates. That is right the British and Irish Lions have arrived on our shores after getting their pantaloons and long socks ripped up by the pouncing ‘Win Pumas’ in Dublin. Thanks to our new headline sponsor Guinness, we are bringing people together through the love of sport, as we debut our brand new segment ‘The Perfect Pour’. Plus, thanks to our dear friends at MJ Bale the KOKO lads are looking on point, as we show those Northern nobody's that us Aussies can scrub up just fine, because if you look good, you feel good and then you can pod good. 

Plus, Ladies and Gentlemen as we nestle up nice and close on the eve of the Lions Series, we decided to roll in one of Australia’s big guns as this week's very special guest. This fella was side by side with our very own Swoop as the Wallabies went nose to tail with the Lions in 2013, he has played over 100 tests for the Wallabies and people would pay good money to crouch, touch, pause and engage with this beautiful big rig. It is of course the large engine that will and has, Mr Sekope Kepu. With Keps in tow the lads fine tooth comb the upcoming series, they gauge his excitement about coaching against the Lions and we get a myriad of A-grade stories that paint our guys in some interesting lights.

Finally, the KOKO Crew breaks down the Super Rugby Final, which saw the mighty Crusaders rise to the top of Southern Hemisphere rugby once again to claim their thirteenth title over the table topping Chiefs. In addition to that, we dissect the Wallabies squad that has been announced to take on Fiji in July, as we talk ins, outs and everything in between. So sit back, relax and deadbolt your doors, the Lions and their fanatics have arrived on our shores. It is time for another episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

03:52 - Shout out to Guinness our Major Sponsor

04:24 - KOKO Learnings

10:39 - MJ Bale shout out for dressing the boys

13:55 - The Perfect Pour brought to you by Guinness

23:02 - The Guinness Live Shows plug

25:02 - Introduce Sekope Kepu

27:39 - Sekope on playing against the Lions

28:50 - Sekope on coaching against the Lions in 2025

34:54 - Sekope on playing for Moana Pasifika

36:54 - Bench, start and Drop

41:20 - Sekope’s Lions Series Prediction

49:44 - TAB Reds v Lions Watch Along Promo

53:27 - CRUSADERS V CHIEFS REVIEW

57:50 - KOKO’s Super Rugby Awards

01:02:36 - The boys talk about the Wallabies Squad

01:06:46 - Live Show plugs

01:07:00 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show the lads serve up a big old bowl of rugby flavoured frosted flakes, regaling tales of the tape from the South to the North and everywhere in between. To help us on this journey as the enemy creeps ever closer to our shores, we are pleased to unveil our new major sponsor for The Lions Tour, it is the one and only, delightfully delicious and surprisingly refreshing Guinness. With Guinness being the unofficial beer of rugby fans around the world, it is fitting they have partnered with us, as we are unanimously the unofficial podcast of rugby fans in all the galaxies. 

Moreover, the mighty KOKO Show has not only landed a blue-chip sponsor, but this week we are joined by a blue-chip guest. Swoop has once again put the rubber on the road and lured in one of rugby’s dead set supernaturals. This fella has played 17 tests for the All Blacks as a player, but he truly found his calling in the coaching ranks, winning 3 World Cups and 4 Super Rugby titles; we think it is fair to say this bloke knows his x’s and o’s. It is of course the Oracle of New Zealand rugby and the ‘real’ Professor of everything awesome, Sir Wayne Smith. With Wayne in tow the lads dove deep into the world of coaching, touching on what makes great coaches tick, how coaches can get the best out of their cattle and who he thinks will win the Lions Series based on style and structure. 

Plus, we wrap up the Superb Rugby semi-finals, the lads gander at the URC and Premiership Grand Finals and finally we look at the British and Irish Lions Series Winner odds powered by our dear friends at TAB. The lads then round out the show by locking in some more hungry ‘Lion Tamers’ and running through our laundry list of Live Shows that are happening in each and every city. So sit back, relax and pour yourself a fresh juicy Guinness, this one will most certainly hit different. It is time now for the newest episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

06:30 - Announcement that Guinness is our Major Sponsor for The Lions Tour

08:52 - Welcome Wayne Smith to the show 

12:40 - What is Wayne doing now?

13:18 - Wayne on coaching Swoop in Japan 

18:07 - Wayne predicts the Super Rugby winner 

21:32 - Wayne on how the Wallabies should play 

26:21 - Wayne is a student of the game 

34:05 - Wayne talks about the Lions Series 

36:19 - Bench, Start and Drop 

40:20 - Wayne’s Lions Series Prediction 

42:34 - How was everyone's weekend?

50:13 - KOKO Live Show at Felons Barrel Hall in Brisbane

51:49 - Rugby Round Up Segment 

51:58 - CRUSADERS V BLUES REVIEW

53:40 - CHIEFS V BRUMBIES REVIEW 

58:54 - LEINSTER V BULL REVIEW 

01:01:59 - BATH V LEICESTER REVIEW 

01:07:29 - TOP 14 SEMI FINAL PREVIEWS 

01:08:22 - TAB Sponsored Segment 

01:10:46 - The Lion Tamers 

01:14:58 - KOKO Live Show at the West Bulldogs in Brisbane

01:16:00 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show the band is back together to celebrate the fun, frivolity and fineries that finals footy has to offer. We tackle all the action of the Super Rugby Qualifying Finals, whilst also looking forward to the seismically sensational Semi-Finals this coming weekend. Plus, we get a little naughty up North for all the footy loving legends on the more populous side of the Equator, breaking down all the Champagne rugby from the URC and Premiership Semi-Finals.

To help us on our journey towards podcasting perfection, we enlisted the help of one of the greatest finishers of all time to dot this episode over the white line and claim victory for the good guys. This Fijian born South Auckland raised wrecking ball made a career out of cashing cheques and snapping necks as he ran past you at a rate of knots, please welcome the swan-diving sensation that is Mr Joe Rokocoko. With Joe in tow the lads reflect on his sublime 98 Test Match career, the times he made all three of them look like chumps and what it actually takes to be one of the best wingers the rugby world has ever seen.

To cap off this tremendous trot down the wingers walk of fame the lads finalise a few more selections in our table topping team of ‘Lion Tamers’. Moreover, they have a greasy little gander at some hot off the press ‘Other Rugby News’, all in the name of keeping you, our loyal listener well informed. So, book yourself a Swedish hot stone massage, sip on the complementary ice cold cucumber water and bluetooth your way into some KOKO bliss. It is now time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

03:15 - KOKO Learnings - The boys are playing footy again

07:55 - Live Show dates are coming

08:34 - Swoop’s unregistered car story

11:00 - Drew meeting his rugby mentor in the Gold Coast

12:46 - Drew and Gits headed up to Brisbane to promote KOKO

18:48 - Congratulations to Carlo Tizzano and Emma on their engagement

20:46 - Rugby Round Up Segment

21:04 - CRUSADERS V REDS REVIEW

24:04 - CHIEFS V BLUES REVIEW

26:00 - BRUMBIES V HURRICANES

29:06 - Super Rugby Semi Finals Predictions

32:55 - Introduce the Joe Rokocoko interview

34:43 - Joe talks about playing the KOKO boys

36:23 - Joe’s time in France

38:54 - Joe’s fondest memories in his career

40:15 - Joe’s biggest mentors

42:56 - Joe on playing against Wendell

45:31 - Joe’s try celebrations

48:28 - Best winger Joe ever faced

50:44 - Bench, Start and Drop

55:14 - Joe’s take on the current Blues side

55: 51 - Joe’s All Blacks back 3

58:08 - Joe’s take on the Wallabies v ABs

59:13 - Joe’s prediction of the 2025 Lions Series

01:01:03 - Northern Hemisphere Legends Segment

01:05:22 - The Lion Tamers

01:07:22 - Other Rugby News

01:11:51 - One KOKO Quiz Question

01:13:01 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show we have a very special episode for you. It is jam packed with all your ‘Ra Ra’ remedies and footy fixes, to ensure you, our faithful fans are up to date and completely informed for your next pint at the pub. In episode 24 the lads have gone above and beyond in the guest department landing three big names to dance with your souls, in what we guarantee to be an emotional rollercoaster. Our first cab off the rank, is Australian Rugby’s big dog, the KOKO Show’s muse and our faithful fearless leader, that is right it is the one and only Mr Joe Schmidt. Smokey Joe lights up our lives with his sweet nectar surrounding the upcoming Lions Series, as well as his hot takes on what has been a very intriguing Super Rugby season. Secondly, for a little palate cleanser, the boys are joined by two of the Reds’ most cuddly koalas in Fraser McReight and Tate McDermott, to get the players perspective on what will be a big year ahead for Aussie Rugby. 

Plus, we cover all the X’s and O’s from a massive week of rugby the world over. The lads have a look at the last round of the Superb Rugby, whilst also previewing the upcoming Qualifying Finals, they chat about the finals footy landscape taking shape in Europe and finally who was crowned champion of the Japanese top league. In conclusion, we finish the show with another round of tough selections at the ‘Lion Tamer’ table, adding a plethora of great men to a squad who will confidently man handle those fragile feline phonies. 

So sit back and let the dulcet tones of Joe Schmidt, the calmest man in World Rugby wash over and cleanse your soul. It has been scientifically proven that 30 mins of Joe a day, will quite simply make you a better person. It is time now for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.          

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

05:27 - KOKO Learnings

12:00 - Rugby Round Up Segment

12:08 - Round 16 Super Rugby

13:54 - Brumbies were robbed

17:56 - The Reds are firing late

22:09 - The Waratahs’ demise

27:22 - QUALIFYING FINALS PREDICTIONS

33:03 - The Joe Schmidt interview

44:55 - THE CLASSIC WALLABIES V LIONS LEGENDS PREVIEW

54:44 - Northern Hemisphere Legends - URC QF Scores

55:16 - SHARKS V MUNSTER SHOOT OUT

58:29 - Japanese Top League Finals

59:36 - Other Rugby News

01:02:25 - The Lion Tamers

01:04:47 - Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight interview

01:12:56 - The boys talk possible 9 and 10 Wallabies combos

01:20:29 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show we have pulled together an absolute humdinger of an episode for y’all, it has the perfect balance of flair, footy and funnies that will get the blood pumping to all your important places. To help us on that quest we enlisted the services of some Rugby Royalty, that is correct we have the Kiwi rig that every man and his dog could dig, a man with an aged pornstar handle-bar MO that would make even the most mild mannered spectator GO! Oooo baby please welcome our divine ruler Mr King Carlos Spencer. With the almighty ‘Los’ in toe, we discussed his playing career, his Mount Rushmore of teammates and what excites about his new coaching job in Ireland. 

Plus, we deliver you a full deluge of rugby takeaways from round 15 of the Superb Rugby, the conclusion of the Pac 4 Women’s Championship and the two European finals over the weekend that saw Bordeaux and Bath emerge the victors. That is right there is more rugby that you can poke a fucking stick at, as well as some more cracking Mad Monday yarns and finally, the lads lock down some locks in our newest installemt of the ‘Lion Tamers’. So brush your teeth and don't forget to floss, because much like gingivitis and oral plaque build up this episode is going to STICK! It is time now for an all new rendition of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show 

03:24 - KOKO Learnings 

08:37 - Rugby Roundup Segment - Moana dropped the ball v the Chiefs

10:51 - WARATAHS V FORCE REVIEW 

15:05 - Are the Reds slipping? 

17:00 - Super Rugby finals roadmap

18:19 - Western Force season review 

19:54 - John Mitchell Western Force story 

24:55 - WALLAROOS V CANADA REVIEW 

26:50 - BLACK FERNS V USA REVIEW 

28:24 - EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS CUP REVIEW 

32:54 - Introduce Carlos Spencer 

35:00 - What is Carlos up to now? 

36:03 - Carlos discusses the difference between NZ and AUS in women’s rugby

38:40 - Carlos on why he likes coaching the women’s game 

41:11 - Carlos on why he played with no fear 

42:50 - Carlos on THAT try for Blues v Crusaders in 2004 

45:27 - Carlos on playing with Rupeni Caucaunibuca

47:58 - Bench, Start and Drop

50:07 - Carlos v Larkham 

51:43 - Carlos on his boxing career 

55:59 - Carlos on his favourite player and favourite teammates 

01:00:26 - Farewell to Carlos Spencer

01:01:01 - EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP REVIEW - Finn Russell video 

01:02:46 - Other Rugby News 

01:05:00 - The Lion Tamers - The Locks 

01:07:16 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show we have landed the biggest name in World Rugby. She has represented the USA at over 30 international Sevens Tournaments, won an Olympic medal and now she is doing her thing in the 15’s game in preparation for this year’s Rugby World Cup. Although her feats on the footy field are something to marvel at, it is her work off it that has further elevated her profile into superstardom. She is an authentic pioneer for women’s sport the world over, a total badass in the body positivity space and a media mogul in every sense of the title. It is of course the one and only Ilona Maher. The KOKO Crew with Ilona in tow discussed in depth what it was like growing up in Vermont, having success at the Olympic Games, sharing her messages of female empowerment and what is next for Ilona Maher after the 2025 Rugby World Cup. A chat that not only delves into the wins she has had on the rugby pitch, but an in depth look into the hard work and perseverance of a person that has taken the rugby world by storm and made it better. 

Plus, the lads give you a full set of takeaways from round 14 of the Superb Rugby and the Wallaroos’ big win over the USA in Canberra. Moreover, we have a little gander at all the big talking points from the global rugby landscape in ‘Other Rugby News’, before locking in four more ‘Lion Tamers’ in our Aussie squad to take down those British and Irish bad boys. So, sit back and relax as we take a moment to marvel in the majesty of Ilona Maher, a person that has changed our game for good and will continue to put the Bae in Rug-Bae. It’s time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.    

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

02:27 - Introduction to the show 

07:47 - KOKO Learnings 

12:29 - Rugby Round Up Takeaways - Ardie Savea is on another level 

16:19 - Brumbies are on top of the table 

17:03 - The fall of the Waratahs 

21:05 - James O’Connor should be picked in the Wallabies squad 

21:58 - Mark Nawaqanitawase’s form at the Roosters 

23:26 - Moana Pasifika are flying 

25:19 - DRUA V FORCE

26:11 - Away games in France 

29:00 - The Force’s travel woes 

31:21 - Other Rugby News 

34:38 - Wycliff Palu’s mad Monday story 

40:00 - Ilona Maher joins KOKO

42:10 - The boys check in with Ilona Maher 

43:02 - Ilona’s take on the city of Canberra 

44:24 - The state of women’s rugby

45:15 - Ilona’s transition to the 15 player game 

46:42 - Ilona on some pinch me moments during the tour

48:18 - Ilona’s cartoon crush 

49:18 - Ilona’s podcasting advice for the KOKO Show 

50:30 - Ilona’s love of cheese 

52:10 - Ilona on the Dancing with the Stars experience 

54:56 - The boys dance for Ilona 

58:42 - Ilona on the Olympic Games 

01:01:35 - What will Ilona do after the Rugby World Cup? 

01:02:45 - Ilona on doing the Sports Illustrated shoots

01:04:19 - BLACK FERNS V USA PREVIEW 

01:04:56 - Goodbye to Ilona and the boys trying her lipstick 

01:07:24 - KOKO’s Lion Tamers 

01:10:02 - The boys remember a couple of fallen rugby players 

01:10:42 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show we have an absolutely smashing episode for you all. The lads are joined by the two Aussie British and Irish Lions Tourees, Mr Mack ‘Daddy’ Hansen and Mr Sione ‘The Scot’ Tuipulotu. We broke down with the boys, what it felt like to join this illustrious club, where they were when they got the news and which Australian watering holes they will be attending alongside their band of bad losers. Plus, we analysed and dissected the complete 2025 British and Irish Lions Squad with a fine tooth comb, as we tried to poke holes in their approach, highlight their weaknesses and work out how the Wallabies will win the series 3-0. 

Moreover, with all this hubbub about a certain red army approaching our shores, it would be easy to lose sight of all the cracking footy action happening right here in Australia and New Zealand. That is right, fear not our soggy and sodden Southern Hemisphere heroes, this week we give you all the major takeaways from round 13 of the Superb Rugby, the highs and lows of the Wallaroos’ Pac 4 campaign and a smattering of juicy rugby news from around the world.

Finally, the KOKO Crew are back to work hitting the whiteboards and breathing in the sweet nectar of alcohol based cleaning products in the hope of constructing an Aussie squad akin to the ‘Locked in Lions’, that we are calling ‘The Lion Tamers’. The fellas will be picking four Australian players each week to join the noble ranks of ‘The Lion Tamers’, with the sole ambition of crushing these pompous touring tea tossers. So, sit back, relax and steep your brew with the highly dysfunctional KOKO Crew. It is time for episode 21 of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

01:29 - Gits explains why he is in London 

02:45 - Intro to the show 

06:01 - KOKO Learnings around Mothers Day

09:22 - The KOKO boys discuss the Lions squad 

13:57 - Sione Tuipulotu is back to talk about his Lions selection 

14:41 - Sione talks about the moment his name was called out 

20:51 - Sione talks about meeting the squad the squad for the first time 

22:32 - Sione v Bundee Aki at training 

23:11 - Sione on Mack Hansen 

24:16 - Sione talks about the media attention about being and Aussie Lion 

27:26 - Mack Hansen arrives on the KOKO Show 

28:58 - Mack talks about when he found out the exciting Lions news 

31:33 - Mack’s celebrations after the news 

32:33 - Mack addresses the rumors his injury had him out of the tour 

34:38 - Mack talks about what excites him about going on tour 

35:34 - Mack talks about KOKO making him Tour Captain

37:04 - Mack talks about his days touring with the Brumbies 

38:37 - Mack will be single on tour with Drew 

41:13 - Farewell to Mack 

41:46 - The KOKO boys select their first four Lion Tamers 

43:47 - The Rugby Round Up Segment - The boys talk about Taniela’s form

48:17 - Joseph Suaalii injury and the Reds’ performance 

49:44 - DRUA V BLUES REVIEW 

51:07 - Brumbies and Reds are both peaking at the right time 

52:16 - Western Force 20th Anniversary Celebrations 

55:11 - The injuries in Australian Rugby 

57:44 - WALLAROOS V BLACK FERNS REVIEW

01:02:45 - Gits’ chat with Jamie Roberts 

01:04:57 - Close of the show  

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This week on The KOKO Show the lads were plagued with a serious case of Les Kiss fever, but they didn't seem to be that phased by this particular ailment, as they delivered a wall to wall recap of the week that was in World Rugby. Firstly, the boys addressed the new appointment of Les Kiss as the next Wallabies coach, a decision that buoyed the boys and got them all a little hot under the saddle blanket for the future of Australian Rugby. 

To help the fellas through the ups and downs of Les Kiss fever, we enlisted a very special guest to add some much needed star power to our very pedestrian weekly production. That is right, this week we are joined by the Frankston firecracker, Melbourne’s man of marble and now Glasgow’s benevolent bulldozer. So, please welcome Scotland’s captain and Australia’s one that got away, Mr Sione Tuipulotu. Sione and the lads chewed the fat about all things footy, from what it was like leaving Australia for Scotland, his recovery from a peck injury and what it would feel like to be given the honour to play for the British and Irish Lions. 

Finally, the crew give you their tangy yet tasteful takeaways from the week of rugby, touching on week 12 of the Superb season, the Wallaroos’ big win over Fiji and all the action from the European Champions Cup Semi-Finals. Lastly, to put a big fat bow on what has been a constant segment for the show all year, the lads finally cement their lucky 37 as we finalise our squad of Locked In Lions. So knock back a couple of downers, put on your compression socks and talk shit to your flight attendant, this metal bird is taking to the skies and boy it is going to be a bumpy fucking ride. It is time for an all new Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMECODES: 

00:00 - Start of the show 

01:23 - The boys talk about Les Kiss getting the Wallabies job 

07:31 - The boys talking about their first kisses 

11:35 - Prof’s poem 

12:58 - Introduce Sione Tuipulotu

15:13 - Sione talks about his injury recovery 

19:06 - Sione talks about his return to rugby 

20:51 - Sione wants to fold Rob Leota on the Lions Tour 

21:38 - Sione talks about playing rugby in Melbourne as a kid

22:53 - Sione’s decision to move to Scotland 

29:28 - Sione’s take on how many Scots will be in the Lions squad 

31:38 - Sione’s culture shock moving to Scotland 

33:54 - Sione talks about potentially playing for the Lions as an Australian 

37:43 - who is the lippiest of the Wallabies 

38:43 - Bench, start and drop 

40:37 - Locked in Lions final selections 

50:27 - The KOKO takeaways from the week of footy: KB’s return for the Force 

53:13 - DRUA V REDS REVIEW 

54:37 - BRUMBIES V WARATAHS REVIEW 

58:40 - Ardies Savea and his current form 

01:00:03 - WALLAROOS V FIJIANA REVIEW 

01:01:33 - European Champions Cup Scores 

01:06:49 - DEAR DREW: Swoop’s Eulogy 

01:15:43 - Close of the show 

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This week on The KOKO Show the boys regroup after a big ANZAC Weekend and they reflect on all the magnificent footy that was played in round 11 of the Superb Rugby, whilst also looking forward to the final five weeks of the season and predicting which team will come out on top. In a weekend where the Brumbies had a stumble, the Reds caught fire, the Savea brothers kicked ass and the Chiefs still reigned supreme, the lads had their work cut out for them, as they tried to make sense of this topsy turvy 2025 season. To round out this robust rugby recap the lads debuted a new segment called ‘The Transfer Tracker’, where the boys gave their immediate reactions and dissections to all of the big player moves both in Australian Rugby and around the world. That’s right the KOKO Crew is giving you a big old ‘RA RA’ wrap to fill up your Ozempic tainted tummies and of course, we always wash it down with a pint of our finest ice cold shit talk. 

Plus, Ladies and Gents that is not all, to add some much needed credibility to this rumbling bumbling poor excuse of a podcast, the lads enlisted the help of the best number 10 in Australia. No, it isn’t Noah Lolesio, nor is it Lawson Creighton and we couldn’t make Tommy Lynagh’s monetary deal, so in reflection we got what we got. Nonetheless please welcome the hairiest handler of balls in the business, it is the one and only Mr Ben Donaldson. Moreover, Benny takes us through why the Force are fighting for every inch in 2025, what he really thinks of Carlo Tizzano and how excited he is about hopefully taking on the British and Irish Lions this year. 

So sit back, relax, elevate your gout riddled feet, peel a couple of leftover choccy eggs and suck back on an ice cold Crown Lager. It is time to get fancy as f#*k and tune into an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.            

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show 

03:44 - Intro to the episode 

07:02 - KOKO Learnings from the weekend 

13:15 - New Segment: The Transfer Tracker 

18:27 - Rugby Roundup - The Savea brothers and the Moana win over the Drua 

22:34 - The Reds defeating the Blues in style 

28:50 - Ben Donaldson’s quick restart to Harry Potter 

31:55 - Introduce Ben Donaldson 

33:15 - Ben talks about the Force’s loss to the Chiefs

34:07 - The boys have an issue with TMO intervention 

36:43 - The Force’s set piece struggles 

28:27 - Ben talks about the Force’s off the cuff identity 

39:24 - Ben talks about KB’s return

40:00 - Ben talks about why he is so hairy and his grooming habits 

44:28 - Ben talks about the upcoming Lions Series 

48:21 - Ben talks about Carlo Tizzano 

50:07 - Bench, Start and Drop / Deserted Island 

55:56 - The Boys have a look at the newest Wallaroos squad 

58:11 - Crowd shoutout for help with our Locked In Lions 

59:34 - Close of the show   

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This week on The KOKO Show we celebrated the Easter Break with a rip snorter of an episode that really rolled the stone away and allowed the lads to sink their teeth into a wonderful weekend filled with choccy eggs and fantastic friggin footy. The boys get down and dirty hunting for all the little bits and bobs from the Women’s Super Rugby Champions Final that saw the Blues defeat the Waratahs, they got stuck into week 10 of the Superb Rugby as we head into the final couple of months and finally they fastened down the last three ‘Locked in Lions’ on our very special whiteboard.

Plus, it wouldn't be an Easter special without a guest that somewhat resembles a delicious little Lindt Ball, so we brought in Canberra’s really bad bunny and one of our favourite bucking Brumbies, Mr Billy ‘found love in a hopeless place’ Pollard. With Billy in tow we dissect how the Brumbies are bulldozing their way into finals contention, his desire to play a big part in the upcoming Lions Series and why James Slipper has become a bit of a bully in his twilight years. 

So pop on your bunny ears, fluff up that cotton tail and put yourself in a compromising yet sexy position on the kitchen table. It is time to be a raunchy little rabbit this Easter, whilst enjoying the latest episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. You are most welcome our chummy yummy bunnies!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

01:24 - Intro the show

03:00 - intro the boys

04:17 - Goits surgery

05:06 - Easter chat

07:20 - Other Rugby News: Spain bidding for RWC

10:13 - Johnny Sexton in the Lions coaching staff

13:08 - RUNIT Straight competition

19:16 - Rugby Round-up - Top takeaways from week 10: James O’Connor

24:35 - The weather in NZ over the weekend

26:29 - The Super Point in Force v Hurricanes

28:17 - DRUA V WARATAHS REVIEW

35:03 - Introduce Billy Pollard

38:43 - Brumbies current form with Billy

39:15 - Billy’s try scoring form

44:50 - Billy on throwing lineouts

46:20 - The Billy Pollard story - in love

48:52 - Billy’s cartoon crush

50:35 - Billy on the Lions Series and chatting with coaches

52:06 - Billy on goal setting

57:03 - Bench, start and drop / Deserted Island question

01:00:35 - James Slipper is a bully

01:01:57 - Locked In Lions

01:06:46 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show we get our Swoopy back from his impromptu golfing trips to make the group whole again as we break down a wonderful week that was in the world of rugby. The lads came together to run a fine tooth comb through the Super Rugby W Final that saw the Tahs tackle the Reds at North Sydney Oval, to make it back to back chips in 2024 and 25. Plus, we go large on round 9 of the Superb Rugby Pacific, highlighting the Brumbies big win over the Reds, the Tahs toppling the challenging Chiefs and the Crusaders taking their rightful place back on top of the Super ladder. Moreover, the boys go full business mode as they tackle all the hard hitting topics in a saucy smattering of Other Rugby News. 

However, the highlight of Episode 17 has to be our very special guest, all the way from the fortified walls of Edinburgh Castle with his new Whiskey in hand and donning a gorgeously snug pair of togs, it is Scotland’s South African chunky chappy Mr Pierre Schoeman. We discuss everything from the state of rugby north of the wall, what it was like growing up in South Africa and now proudly playing for Scotland and finally his delicious little side business he shares with teammate and friend Duhan van der Merwe. 

So sit back, relax and hook up your IV drip full of Hirundine Whiskey and just let those mellow smokey notes of four flogs trying to make a rugby pod fill your gills with glee. Because it is time for episode 17 of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.        

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

02:24 - Introduce the show 

05:25 - KOKO Learnings 

09:57 - Other Rugby News 

16:49 - Rugby Round-up - Super W Final Review 

18:57 - Wallaroos chat heading into Pac-4 and RWC

20:56 - Australian Super teams heading for winning records in 2025

21:54 - REDS V BRUMBIES 

23:26 - Squeak and Gits blow up

26:45 - WARATAHS V CHIEFS - BEST TRY EVER!

31:09 - Gits is sleeping with mouth tape now 

32:04 - Super Rugby halfway check in 

35:02 - Introduce Pierre Schoeman 

38:13 - Pierre and Duhan have a Whiskey company 

40:05 - Pierre shows us his swimming trunks 

44:02 - How did Pierre end up in Scotland 

46:11 - The style of rugby in Edinburgh 

48:00 - What is it like playing the Springboks 

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This week on The KOKO Show the boys are dealing with some post Hong Kong hardships and Swoop forgot to tell us that he was off to NZ to play golf. However, the remaining members of our merry band go in deep and dark to tackle the world of footy as we look at the Superb Rugby, Superb W, the Singapore Sevens and Drew has a bone to pick with the European Champions Cup in a brand new ‘What's Drewing?’. 

Plus, we are joined by one of Australia's best young backrowers, a man that is making the Brumbies buck in 2025 with his ample sized Bathurst born body, please enjoy our time with Mr Tom Hooper. With Tommy in toe we discuss everything from his fine form in the Superb Rugby, his aspirations of playing in the Lions Series and all the way through to his impending exodus to Exeter. Lastly, we jot down a few more of our lucky ‘Lock in Lions’ and as the list is getting more full by the day there might have to be a small KOKO cull in the coming weeks, before the lads release their finalized squad officially. 

So throw down a six-pack of dim sum to lift the energy levels and shake your hips like you are the only person having a go in Wan Chi, it is time for a heart stopping body popping episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

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As advertised, the KOKO Crew took on the Hong Kong Sevens for the second year in a row and some people doubted our commitment to the cause, but let the record show we came, we saw and we most certainly survived. Thanks to the Discover Hong Kong (Hong Kong Tourism Board), Cathay Pacific and Ovolo Hotels for giving the show another phenomenal experience of lifetime. This tour will most certainly go down in the KOKO history books as a rip roaring success, we went to the Hong Kong Football Club for a night of laughs with Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode, had a day of childish laughs on the rides at Ocean Park Hong Kong, enjoyed some delicious food With Virginia Chan, took in sights and sounds of the Pottinger Street Market and we soaked up all the seriously spicy rugby action from the 10s and the 7s across the week.

With the Hong Kong Sevens entering a new era at the sleek, sparkling and simply sensational Kai Tak Sports Park the balance between nostalgia and reinvention was perfectly on point. Due to the allure of the all new Hong Kong Sevens, throughout the weekend, the boys were joined by an array of rugby royalty including Bryan Habana, Alicia Quirk, Jamie Roberts and the aforementioned ‘Big Jim and Goodey’. Plus, we were allowed into the bowels of Kai Tak Stadium to see how the teams prepare in their brand new digs and we cap off the episode with a dash of debauchery, in our newest instalment of the ‘KOKO Carnage’. 

This show is the perfect blend of naughty and nice, showcasing the eternal struggle of which side will come out on top. However, ladies and gentlemen the answer is simple, KOKO always finishes on top. For another year the beauty and vibrancy of Hong Kong is regrettably now in the rear vision mirror, but as we build through 2025 and navigate the British and Irish Lions as well as all the other international fixtures around the world, this little pod will always have one eye on the ‘Pearl of the Orient’.

So sit back, relax, deactivate the secret Airtags you had on your loved ones who attended the Sevens (in our case Holiday Swoop) and simply revel in the beauty that is KOKO on tour. We present Kick Offs and Kick Ons the Hong Kong Experience.

TIMECODES:

00:00 - Start of the show 

01:09 - Recap of the week in Hong Kong

03:02 - Interview with Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode 

26:13 - Talking about the Hong Kong 10’s and celebrity touch football 

27:56 - Drew’s birthday celebrations 

29:10 - Hong Kong Ocean Park 

31:00 - KOKO’s basketball session

32:04 - HSBC touch footy day 

33:57 - Alicia Quirk Interview 

37:20 - KOKO in the South Stand 

38:30 - Hong Kong Sevens Predictions and the tournament in general 

41:32 - Super Rugby Round Up Segment 

48:43 - Les Kiss and the unfilled Wallabies coaching job 

51:05 - Super W Scores 

53:06 - Bryan Habana Interview 

01:07:02 - The Lions Coaching Staff 

01:08:30 - Tour awards 

01:09:20 - Thanks to Discover Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific, Ovolo Hotels and Virginia Chan

01:11:28 - KOKO website and socials

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This week on The KOKO Show the guys are gearing up for another round of slaying the dragon in Hong Kong. They are fired up to rock the Hong Kong Sevens to its core, having said that blind Freddy could see the air of apprehension and fear pouring off the fellas. There will be stories told, lessons learnt and fun to be had, the lads will be galvanised once again on the road to podcasting superstardom. Plus, the boys sink their teeth into round 6 of the Superb Rugby giving you all their glitzy and glamorous ‘Top Takeaways’ from the week that was in the world of ‘ra ra’.

With all four Aussie teams sitting pretty in the top six of the Super Rugby ladder spirits are high and the egos are sufficiently inflated across the panel. Moreover, the lads spend some time thanking the beautiful people of Forbes for their love and support at the Forbes Rugby Presidents Lunch, where KOKO really cranked up the energy in support for country sport and grassroots footy. Finally, the lads select some more sorry sods in their Locked In Lions to take on the Wallabies in July and August.

So crack open your fortune cookie, read the message and take a sip of your tea, as our little show goes one on one with Hong Kong and will most likely come out second best. It is time for Kick Offs and Kick ons.   

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

05:42 - KOKO Learnings

09:48 - Forbes Thank You

10:53 - The Amazing Face!

19:45 - Rugby Round Up Segment

21:50 - Gits' Takeaway - Suplex and 'Tahs vs Brumbs

28:33 - Swoop's Takeaway - More Attacking Rugby

30:08 - Drew's Takeaway - 4 Aussie Teams On Top!

39:36 - Super W Wrap Up

41:48 - KOKO's Locos

48:33 - Other Rugby News

50:51 - We're Off to Hong Kong!

57:19 - KOKO Quiz

1:02:32 - Locked In Lions

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This week on The KOKO Show we are taking it back to the old school and dishing up only one succulent rugby meal for week 7 of the show. You guys have begged and bartered for us to take it back to the old form and we have listened. But fear not our ‘Ra Ra’ infected rugrats we have not deprived you of any awesome footy flavoured goodness. In this week's show the lads drape themselves in blue and start a second revolution to celebrate the very French finish to this year's Six Nations title, illuminating where 'Les Bleus' got it right and how the rest of the pack just fell short. Plus, our beautiful battlers are joined by a very special guest this week, he was one of the Wallabies most impactful players in 2024 and this year for the Brumbies he is stealing the show. Please welcome the rugby union renegade who is waxed from top to toe and lasered everywhere in between, he is the hairless boy wonder and friend of the show Mr Tom Wright. The lads get down and dirty with Tom Wright, talking about the Brumbies in 2025, his personal growth at the international level and why his very own brother dropped him in Fantasy Super Rugby. Finally, the KOKO Crew give you their ‘ Top 5 Takeaways’ from week five of the Superb Rugby competition, as well as honouring a brand new batch of ‘Locked In Lions’. So book in for your fortnightly mani/pedi, throw some cucumber over the windows to your soul and just let the decadent tones of four grown men talking absolute garbage cleanse your being. It is time for episode 13 of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMECODES:

00:00 - Start of the show

05:52 - What the boys learnt over the weekend

13:17 - Six Nations Summation: The French Victory - FRANCE V SCOTLAND REVIEW

16:50 - ITALY V IRELAND REVIEW

18:49 - WALES V ENGLAND REVIEW

21:57 - New Segment: Double U.P with D.O Double

25:09 - Introduce Tom Wright

28:11 - Wright on the Brumbies win over the Drua

30:59 - Brumbies season so far in 2025

33:47 - Larkham crying after the Brumbies win over the Blues

34:30 - Brumbies upcoming game against the Waratahs

37:32 - Tom Wright talks about his manscaping routine

39:56 - Tom Wright talks about the difference between league and union players

42:13 - Tom Wright talks about the upcoming international season

43:10 - Tom Wright on improving his game

44:52 - Tom Wright on Joe Schmidt and Stephen Larkham

47:47 - What makes Tom Wright quirky?

51:24 - Who would Tom Wright like to smack on the Lions Tour?

52:51 - Tom Wright on Andy Muirhead

53:32 - Why should we pick Tom Wright this week in Fantasy?

54:53 - Bench, Start and Drop - Tom Wright

56:27 - Drew talks about a spiritual experience

01:01:38 - Super Rugby: KOKO’s Top 5 Takeaways

01:13:08 - KOKO Fantasy Rugby Update

01:14:35 - KOKO’s Locked In Lions

01:17:45 - Ovolo Hotels Sponsor Read

01:20:56 - Cathay Pacific Plug

01:21:52 - Close of the Show

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For your second psychological stroking by Dr KOKO this week, we have brought in a very special guest to help break down all your emotional walls and to peer deeply in the rubble of your hearts. That is right, this week the lads are joined by the slickest speedster in Sydney, a Tah that tallies tries quicker than Swoop sucks back a slippery nipple, it is of course the Wallabies very hungry Viking Mr Max Jorgensen.

The boys opened up their shoulders and got stuck into Jorgo’s career thus far, his decision to play union over league and what it was like to crush the souls of every Englishman on the Spring Tour. Plus, the lads get their pretty little paws dirty previewing round 5 of the Super Rugby, placing their picks for the final flash of Six Nations footy and once again they lock in some more lucky Lions.

So, fear not our feeble footy fiends we are hooking you up with the good shit to keep the cravings at bay, this show is 100% pure Aussie goodness and we promise it’s cut clean. It is time now for another instalment of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMECODES:

00:00 - Start of the Show

03:41 - Introduce Max Jorgensen

05:19 - How do you pronounce Max’s name?

06:09 - Jorgo on Dan McKellar

06:44 - Lachie McCaffrey as a defensive coach

08:47 - Waratahs win over the Force

09:23 - The impact of the Rebels players on the Waratahs

10:11 - What Jorgo chose union over league?

11:53 - Jorgo’s transition into professional footy

13:23 - Jorgos try against the English

17:16 - Jogo on the British and Irish Lions

19:45 - Jorgo talks about Joseph Sua’ali’i

21:40 - Joe Schmidt’s influence on Jorgo

23:42 - New Wallabies coach to be selected in the coming weeks

24:31 - Other Rugby News

30:53 - ITALY V IRELAND PREVIEW

32:06 - WALES V ENGLAND PREVIEW

32:43 - FRANCE V SCOTLAND PREVIEW

33:40 - Super Rugby Round 5 Preview

38:08 - Super W review and preview

39:28 - Locked In Lions Segment

42:35 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show we put all our shit aside and moved footy to the fore, breaking down all the round 4 action from both the Superb Rugby and Six Nations. The lads can't resist hooping and hollering at the hot throbbing product that is Super Rugby Pacific 2025, as they discuss a week of footy that was packed full of upstarts, uprisings and upsets. Within our new segment ‘KOKO’s Top 5 Takeaways’ the crew highlights how the Waratahs have found their fire, the Brumbies have built themselves a backbone and just how beautiful a weekend is when only one Kiwi team wins.

Plus, these pheromone sodden phenoms take a little walk on the wild side as they unpack all the action from up north in the ‘Six Nations Summation’, bringing light to the fearless French, interrogating the incompetent Irish and somewhat extinguishing the excitable English. Moreover, with only one round left in the greatest rugby competition in the world, the boys have a little look and spirited debate about who holds poll position heading into their final 80 minutes.

Lastly, we are joined briefly by the Aussie breaker of English hearts and Waratahs young gun Mr Max Jorgensen (full interview on Thursday) for a little chinwag about his red hot form in Super Rugby and the guys get down and dirty as they immerse themselves in a Quiz. So, throw the kids on the ipad, leave everything in the sink, pop a couple xannies and melt into your well weathered lazy-boy, it’s time for Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

01:05 - Introducing the show

03:00 - Introducing the boys

07:24 - What did we learn over the weekend?

11:25 - KOKO Fantasy Comp update

13:04 - Super Rugby Round Up / KOKO’s Top 5 Takeaways

13:32 - Waratahs got their start right

19:01 - The competition is so tight: No such things as and upset

25:33 - Crusader v Reds was the first blowout of 2025 / Will Jordan praise

3201 - Max Jorgensen pops in early

32:50 - Drua upset over the Chiefs / Moana over the Hurricanes

35:01 - Jorgo talks about the win over the Force

36:22 - Jorgo’s dad Peter is a loose unit

37:34 - Six Nations Summation

37:55 - FRANCE V IRELAND REVIEW

42:19 - Jorgo wants to fend Duhan van der Merwe

42:51 - SCOTLAND V WALES REVIEW / A WHAT'S DREWING?

49:11 - ENGLAND V ITALY REVIEW

52:15 - The KOKO Quiz

59:18 - Close of the show

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