THE AFTERMATCH

By 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.... more

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The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.

THE AFTERMATCH episodes:

July 31, 2025 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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22min
July 29, 2025 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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32min
July 23, 2025 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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10min
July 21, 2025 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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33min
July 17, 2025 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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19min
July 16, 2025 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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11min
July 15, 2025 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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36min
July 13, 2025 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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18min
July 10, 2025 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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15min
July 07, 2025 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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31min

FAQs about THE AFTERMATCH:

How many episodes does THE AFTERMATCH have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.