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THE AFTERMATCH
Kirstie Stanway-Thorne
37 episodes
20 hours ago
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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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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THE AFTERMATCH
Richie Mo, Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett will all play in the 2027 RWC final, here's how!

Chapters

00:00

The TRC is here, so what's Beav's sources saying...

02:51

The All Blacks number 1 side is...

07:43

When will Leroy Carter get an opportunity?

08:55

What makes Argentina so dangerous...

12:00

Beav's unusual stopover in a Brazilian jungle!! "It was like a scene out of Narcos".

15:35

The Boks will be waiting for the Wallabies - this is when we will see what Aussie are made of!

18:16

The best/worst on field 'player' refs...

19:48

Is this Sacha's Rugby Championship!

20:39

This is how you beat the Boks at Ellis Park!

21:46

Richie Mo is coming home - so how do the All Blacks fit them all in?

26:04

Comparing Richie, Damian and Beaudy...

29:01

Vote for your Black Magic moment of the July series...

32:43

Who makes our fantasy team and who doesn't?

35:15

Predictions for the weekend ahead!

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1 week ago
38 minutes 7 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Kirst & Beav's instant reaction to the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad, including Leroy Carter and Simon Parker!

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.


Chapters

00:00

We react to the All Blacks squad announcement...

02:16

Leroy Carter, Simon Parker, Kyle Preston are in!

05:50

Why Finlay Christie has been recalled...

09:15

Most recent iconic moments in black - cast your vote!

19:29

The Lions won the series, but the Wallabies won the war!

22:16

Where Joe Schmidt might have regrets!

24:52

Our player of the Lions series...

26:12

The Wallabies player that'll be a world beater by 2027

28:31

Manawatu a surprise package in the NPC?

30:20

Lima Sopoaga's $1 deal with Waikato

34:17

The one training session that still haunts Beav to this day...

39:01

NPC round 2 predictions!

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2 weeks ago
42 minutes 25 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Israel Dagg like you've never heard him before - bonus ep of The Aftermatch with Kirst & Beav

Chapters

00:00

Welcome to our special guest, Israel Dagg!

01:24

Izzy could have been a Black Cap!

03:03

The current player Izzy fan boys over...

05:10

Playing NPC as a 17 year old...

09:28

Memorable Moments in the All Blacks!

12:48

The greatest try assist of all time -

16:07

Beav the national hero...


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2 weeks ago
21 minutes 13 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
What is the greatest All Blacks team of all time, 1996 or 2015?

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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3 weeks ago
31 minutes 3 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Why Richie Mo'unga rings Ronan O'Gara after every title win!

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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4 weeks ago
9 minutes 48 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Will Jordan will crack 100 test tries, Finn Russell is the best 10 & smuggling a rooster into FMG!

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?


Chapters

00:00

How do you smuggle a rooster into FMG Stadium?

03:58

Did the French save their best til last?

06:53

How many All Black tries does Will Jordan end his career with?

11:21

Who was the All Blacks best rookie so far...

15:30

All Blacks capping ceremony - how do they work?

18:28

Our Black Magic player of the weekend...

21:09

How the Wallabies can win a test against the Lions...

24:00

Best on show for the Lions...

25:04

James O'Connor to save the day?

27:40

Finn Russell's the greatest first-five on the planet right now...


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4 weeks ago
32 minutes 57 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
This is Ruben Love's time - Kirst & Beav react to the All Blacks team ft. 10 changes

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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1 month ago
18 minutes 42 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Matt Giteau talks the Wallabies v Lions, Beav's grunting & playing alongside the Brumbies legends!

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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1 month ago
10 minutes 4 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Who would win, the current All Blacks squad or the British & Irish Lions…ep.22

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 there!!

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1 month ago
35 minutes 44 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Beav rates the All Blacks 7/10 - full second test review between NZ and France

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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1 month ago
17 minutes 7 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
It's time to unleash Tavatavanawai!! We react to the All Blacks second test team.

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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1 month ago
14 minutes 40 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Will Jordan the winger or fullback? Rating the ABs debutants. Our team for Test 2 - ep.21

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!!


Chapters

00:00

Welcome back - the road to number 1 in the world!

01:05

Reasons to be positive after Test One

05:39

What players have locked in their jerseys for the 2027 RWC?

08:13

Is Tupou Va'ai a long term option at 6?

09:23

Where does Christian Lio Willie fit in?

12:08

Rating the 4 debutants...

13:18

Win the air, win the game! Is this still relevant?

15:06

Black Magic All Black of the weekend...

17:23

Beav picks his team for Test 2 in Wellington...

20:46

Instant reaction - Beav is winning people over, even from the NH

23:00

Your ideal rugby player...

25:09

3 matches into the Lions series -

29:21

How does Owen Farrell slot into the team?

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1 month ago
30 minutes 39 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Beav scores the All Blacks 6.5/10 - The Aftermatch bonus ep.

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

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1 month ago
12 minutes 1 second

THE AFTERMATCH
The biggest pack ever? We react to the 1st All Blacks test team v France on The Aftermatch

We react to the All Blacks first team of the year to take on France…


Chapters00:00

Welcome back to The Aftermatch - we react to the first All Blacks team of the year!

02:08

Why are they playing Tupou Vai'i out of position?

04:26

Have the All Blacks solved the Ardie Savea riddle?

05:27

Four debutants...

08:05

Rieko Ioane moves back to the wing!

11:05

How do the All Blacks manage their bench...

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1 month ago
15 minutes 24 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Stephen Donald names his All Blacks team to take on the French - ep.20

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 more!


Chapters

00:00

Welcome to The Aftermatch & welcome to our new partner...

02:15

Beav's play of the weekend...

04:08

Is Rieko Ioane the best athlete in world rugby?

05:00

Who impressed from the Lions and who didn't?

09:40

Finn Russell adds a different dimension to the Lions!

12:30

Who does Henry Pollock remind Beav of?

14:04

Who would make up your ideal rugby player?

16:17

Assembly week for the All Blacks - what's it like?

19:35

How many tests will the ABs win this season?

23:06

Where does Ardie Savea finish the year?

24:25

What player will force their way into the ABs 23 by season end?

25:49

Where does Rieko Ioane finish the year?

29:28

What happens with the ABs 10 jersey?

31:46

Who will be named world rugby's player of the year?

32:59

Beav names his side to take on the French in Test 1

38:25

How you can be in to win...

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1 month ago
39 minutes 23 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
The All Blacks will be World number 1 by the end of 2025 - Ep19

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 on!


Chapters

00:00

Welcome back - we review the Super Rugby final!

04:20

How the Crusaders shut down the Chiefs...

09:00

Rivez Reihana breaks the mould of Super Rugby Champions

12:38

Possum in the headlights comment...

14:32

Our Richie Mo medalist for player of the finals series...

17:00

Beac reacts to the French squad...

20:52

Conspiracy theory - does Leicester Fainga'anuku walk back into the ABs?

22:26

When will Ruben Love get his opportunity?

23:58

Versatiliy or specialists - which do you prefer?

26:13

We predict where the All Blacks will be ranked by the end of the year!

28:09

The Lions tour is finally here - do Aussie smell blood?

32:02

Three players that could set the Lions series alight

33:30

The Babarians vs the Boks - and the kiwis involved!

35:19

Peter O'Mahoney, Sam Cane, Hoskins Sotutu and Shannon Frizzell....

37:32

30 years on from 1995 RWC final - where were you?

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1 month ago
40 minutes 37 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
The Aftermatch All Blacks Squad Reaction

Chapters

00:00

Welcome to The Aftermatch All Blacks edition...

00:45

Timoci Tavatavanawai - The Oracle reacts...

02:28

Beav's first impression of Fabian Holland...

04:26

Duplessis Kirifi 5 year hiatus...

07:07

What Beav saw in Ollie Norris 3 years before his All Blacks call up!

08:33

The story of Brodie McAlister...

12:13

Quinn Tupaea's ultimate redemption story!

14:28

Was David Havili the unluckiest player?

16:48

Ethan Blackadder vs Samipeni Finau!

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1 month ago
22 minutes 31 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Ep.18 - The great Super Rugby Grand Final Preview…Crusaders v Chiefs!

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.


Chapters

00:00

Welcome back - Beav apologises to Crusaders fans!

02:07

Beav meets Matt Watson and Willie Apiata...

06:05

The Brumbies and their mental demons...

10:29

Explaining Damian McKenzie's try saver...

12:30

Our 3,2,1 points for the Richie Mo medal goes to...

15:04

The Crusaders had many heroes!

16:13

What had Beav staggered in the semifinal...

18:53

That is all she wrote for Rieko & the Blues...

20:32

Beav defends his all-time Crusaders XV...

24:50

The final storylines...

26:56

Beav's finals theme for Clayton McMillian and the Chiefs...

28:56

Have the Chiefs got some mental hurdles to get over to finally win a final?

30:40

Beav's keys to a Crusaders victory!

34:09

Beav's keys to victory for the Chiefs...

41:18

We name our All Blacks 35 man squad...

55:08

Our Grand Final predictions...

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2 months ago
57 minutes 52 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Ep17 - Beav’s message to the Blues, our all-time Crusaders XV & the Chiefs take the bait!

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 more


Chapters

00:00

Welcome to The Aftermatch - the Blues are back from the dead!

03:43

The Chiefs downfall in Hamilton

06:05

The Chiefs took the Blues bait...

11:14

Where could the Grand Final be?

12:44

What players were the All Blacks coaches watching live...

14:56

Our finals MVP - first round votes...

17:52

Beaudy v Damian - and the All Black ramifications...

21:13

Advantage - Crusaders!!

25:47

Blues v Chiefs the battle of the halves - Finlay Christie/Beauden Barrett v Noah Hotham/Rivez Reihana

27:00

What will Beaudy's week look like leading into a semifinal...

31:20

Beav's all-time Crusaders XV...

37:17

Mehrtens, Carter or Mo'unga...

44:07

Is it finally the Brumbies time?

51:33

Beav predicts his two finalists...

52:21

Super Round in Christchurch?

53:20

Does this new finals format work?

54:14

We make our picks for the semifinals...

59:42

Final Thoughts and Predictions

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2 months ago
1 hour 18 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
Ep.16 - Beauden Barrett v Damian McKenzie, who’s more important to their side, is Richie Mo’unga the greatest franchise player ever, and the most iconic halves pairing in rugby…

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...

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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 39 seconds

THE AFTERMATCH
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.