THE AFTERMATCH

Kirstie Stanway-Thorne
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  • RUGBY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Will Dave Rennie be ready to do battle with Rassie? Plus Super Rugby round 4 wrap up.

    00:00 Beav takes Dunedin00:41 Aaron Smith is in our comments02:12 Are South Africans nervous or is Dave Rennie behind the 8 ball?04:49 BUSHBUCK Moment, that Cody Vai try06:35 Blues v Crusaders - Beaudy is BACK!10:45 Beav's top 4 teams in Super right now12:30 Hurricanes the team to beat13:40 Jordie just keeps getting better15:16 Highlanders v Force & the All Blacks midfield21:11 Fantasy Rugby and Prizes22:10 The Jonah's!23:58 Repeni Caucaunibuca takes Beav's head off

    31 min

  2. 2 MAR

    A Crusaders v Reds final? Will D-Mac win it for the Chiefs? And Josh Lord could play in the NBA!

    00:00 - A weekend of upsets...not great for the Kiwis02:00 - Try of the year contenders aplenty04:00 - The Bush Buck moment: Has to be a Crusader06:00 - Crusaders vs. Chiefs deep dive: set-piece dominance and player performances08:00 - Laotoka's weather was like Beav playing in slushy snow in Italy10:00 - Rising stars: Taha Kemara’s development and Christian Lio Willies game-changing performance12:00 - Analysis of Aussie teams: Force's win and the Reds’ potential finalists14:00 - Josh Lord & the Top five ball-playing locks debate16:00 - The Jonah's leaderboard and player of the week highlights18:00 - How can we predict this comp?20:00 - Fantasy rugby tips: captaincy, boosters, and top picks22:00 - Special shout outs: historic moments and memorable players in Super Rugby24:00 - Join the league, contest prizes, and listener questions

    33 min

  3. 23 FEB

    Will Beav get his wish with Roigard at 10? Could the Crusaders be 0-3? We unpack Super Rugby Rd2

    00:00 The legend that is Jeff McTainsh is here01:18 Brumbies' make history and Crusaders could be 0-303:18 How good is Lonegan, Muirhead, and add Cale to your smoothie04:50 Crusaders' are close so don't write them off10:23 The Super Rugby Iconic Stephen Larkham13:55 The BUSHBUCK momoent of the weekend? 100m tries.16:46 Caleb Tangitau's Breakthrough19:14 Highlanders are dangerous23:57 All Blacks Midfield Battles heat up27:07 Fantasy Rugby: The Aftermatch comp to win prizes33:33 Weekend Picks, no easy games.

    45 min

  4. 17 FEB

    Torian Barnes & Jerome Kaino, The Jonah's are back & legend Christian Cullen

    Chapters00:00 BLues v Chiefs at the Garden04:41 It's Round One but there's so much at stake05:19 Torian Barnes bigger than Jerome Kaino?06:32 The Jonah Awards are back08:47 30 Super Rugby Icons - Christian Cullen11:25 Our picks for the Blockbuster

    16 min

  5. 16 FEB

    "Jamie Joseph makes you believe" + Tangitau will play the Springboks in 2026

    00:00Cam Millers BUSHBUCK Redemption02:57Match Winners: Chiefs vs Crusaders05:29How Jamie Joseph instills confidence in his players08:34Stand outs from Super Rugby Rd111:15All Blacks Coaching Rumors14:00Win prizes all season in our Fantasy League17:01Aussie Teams: Believe they can win it

    18 min

  6. 9 FEB

    Super Rugby Preview 2: Canes Razzle or Stacked Blues…Or Suaalii?

    00:00 Hurricanes are the team to watch05:26 Blues are stacked and are scary11:29 Moana's Resilience Without Ardie18:03 Waratahs and Their New Signings21:37 Reds to win it?23:57 Brumbies and Force's Competitive Edge

    25 min

  7. 8 FEB

    Super Rugby Preview 1: New All Blacks Coach - Clean Slate Season

    00:00 Everyone needs to impress the new Al Blacks coach01:53 Offseason Changes and New Beginnings03:12 Crusaders: Surely not again10:03 Chiefs: Is this a must win season?17:30 Highlanders: Watch out for these youngsters...and All Blacks coach?

    23 min

  8. 25 JAN

    Is this the dream All Blacks coaching team?

    Beav has been coached by them all...

    18 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Kirstie Stanway-Thorne
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kirstie Stanway-Thorne
  • Show Website
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