This week on the KOKO Show we deliver you some serious double trouble in the guest department, as we are joined by Italian Centurion Martin Castrogiovanni live in the studio and all the way from Manchester the Wallaroos swiss army knife Lori Cramer gets up early to talk some shop. The big, bold and extremely beautiful Castrogiovanni shakes off the effects of ‘Fiji Time’ to join the lads live on set and chat about the Boks bouncing back in Cape Town over the Wallabies and how the ‘Win’ Pumas created history knocking off the All Blacks for the first time on home soil. However, when Castro is in your presence it isn’t all fun filled frivolities about footy, this former tight headed loose unit has had a colourful career, filled with funny yarns, huge fines and kick ass parties. So get ready to laugh your finest Italian Merino socks off, because this larger than life long haired larikin really blows the bloody doors off.

Plus, all the way from sunny old ‘Mancs’ Lori Cramer jumps online to discuss the Wallaroos’ smash up job of Samoa in match one of the RWC, as well as how the girls are shaping up to take on the foe adorned in stars and stripes, the USA in match two. She opens up about what life is like in camp, the pressures surrounding a good World Cup run, as well as admitting to the fact that she might actually be the Drew Mitchell of the Wallaroos squad. So ladies and gentlemen, sit back, relax and enjoy the KOKO ride, because this old chestnut takes some tangy twists and turns. It is time for an all new ep of Kicks Off and Kicks Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

02:36 - Intro Martin Castrogiovanni

05:42 - KOKO Learnings

11:44 - SPRINGBOKS V WALLABIES REVIEW

20:08 - ARGENTINA V ALL BLACKS REVIEW

25:20 - What does Castro do for work?

26:15 - Castro’s time in Toulon

28:21 - Memories of playing for Italy v the Wallabies

30:00 - Castro’s start in rugby union

33:01 - Castro’s run in with Richard Cockerill / the press conference

37:47 - Castro’s visits to the match tribunal

38:58 - Castro getting sacked by Racing 92

45:27 - Castro’s rugby camps

48:19 - Castro’s Toulon teammates

51:16 - Troubles in Toulon

52:42 - The KOKO Quiz

58:56 - The Lori Cramer interview

01:13:57 - Shute Shield Final Preview

01:15:41 - Budgy Smuggler Promo

01:16:43 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show we have two very special guests that top and tail this groundbreaking episode. To start off, the lads are joined by one of the most prominent voices in South African rugby, a man that has played 9 tests for the Springboks and from all reports he does his best work at altitude, it is of course Mr Hanyani ‘Shimmy’ Shimange. Whilst Shimmy was stuffing his face with humble pie, the lads discussed the Wallabies’ historic win at Ellis Park over the World Champion Springboks, breaking down how it happened from 22-5 down and where it all went wrong for the shell-shocked home side. The boys looked at individual moments, plays and performances that shaped this drought breaking win, whilst also looking forward to this week’s match in Cape Town and what we can expect to see from this wounded Springboks side. Plus, when all the gloating and yahooing quietened down we eventually moved on to cover the other TRC result from the weekend, which saw the mighty All Blacks server up some seriously fast footy to take down Los Pumas 41-24 in Cordoba. With week one of the TRC in the books, it is fair to say this Wallabies team has shocked the rugby world, but here at KOKO we told you this ‘Schmidt’ was going to happen.

To continue this groundbreaking piece of podcasting history we are joined by Wallaroos enforcer and metre eating sensation Bree-Anna Browne. She joined us from the Wallaroos’ World Cup camp in Manchester to spill all the tea on what their tournament prep is looking like and how training is going before game one against Samoa. The KOKO Show along with Australia are throwing all their love and support behind the ‘Gals in Gold’ and here is hoping they shake things up at RWC2025. So sit back, relax and adorn those beautiful faces with pore clogging face paint, this week we are eating, drinking and sleeping all things green and gold. In conclusion we just want to say “stand up Australia” it is time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

02:00 - Initial reactions to the Wallabies win

03:18 - Introduce Shimmy

04:57 - The reaction in South Africa

06:39 - South African changes for game 2

08:12 - South African fans in shock

10:12- How do South Africa nullify McReight

11:57 - What went wrong in the second half?

14:05 - What did Rassie say after the game?

16:34 - the struggles of playing at altitude

18:30 - Cocky SA fans at half time

21:50 - Siya Kolisi’s injury and the world rankings

23:33 - Farewell to Shimmy

24:56 - Best spots in Cape Town

26:27 - SOUTH AFRICA V WALLABIES KOKO REVIEW

35:00 - ARGENTINA V ALL BLACKS KOKO REVIEW

40:45 - The KOKO Quiz

45:56 - The Bree-Anna Browne Wallaroos interview

48:11 - Wallaroos team bonding

50:00 - Prepping for match 1 against Samoa

52:37 - Wallaroos players to watch out for in England

56:39 - Bench, Start and Drop

01:01:14 - Merch Update Budgy Smuggler PJs out now

01:02:47 - Goit’s gripes with parents at Saturday sport

01:04:38 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show the lads are joined by the newest inductee into the World Rugby Hall of Fame, a man that has played over 80 games for the Wallabies, has won a Lions Series and has lifted ‘Bill’ above his beautifully sculpted head. He is one the best Aussies to ever do it, so please welcome Mr 172…Matt Burke. With the Lions Tour well and truly in the rear vision mirror the lads with Burkey’s help are turning their attention to the TRC, which is kicking off this weekend with the Wallabies taking on the Springboks and the Pumas hosting the All Blacks. We have always said that the TRC is the south’s version of the Six Nations, just with bigger players and better footy…jokes of course. Thus, the fellas set out to give you a full preview of this upcoming succulent feast of fast paced rugby, with squads, tips and smoking hot talking points. The boys also get around to addressing some of the news sweeping the Rugby Union landscape this week, but none bigger than Australia’s own Matt Burke getting himself a funny little hat, a cancelled trip to Monaco and having his Hall of Fame presentation in torrential rain at Homebush. Thanks to our dear friends at Budgy Smuggler you will notice the boys are draped in the finest Wallabies pyjamas and looking the part on a set overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but fear not our fearless fans we might be in a new location but we guarantee the same old shit. So sit back, relax and pour yourself a crisp white from the Napa Valley, it’s time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

01:33 - How did Burkey recover after the Lions Series

07:14 - Budgy Smugglers Wallabies Pyjama plug

08:27 - KOKO Learnings

14:48 - The boys talking about playing in South Africa

16:56 - Burkey on joining the World Rugby Hall of Fame

24:00 - Burkey’s take on the Wallabies during the Lions Series

27:53 - The Death of the Giteau Law

35:10 - SPRINGBOKS V WALLABIES PREVIEW

44:02 - The influence of the Springbok style of rugby

48:25 - Swoop’s hot tips for a night out in Johannesburg

50:09 - The great experiences when touring in South Africa

53:26 - ARGENTINA V ALL BLACKS PREVIEW

55:02 - Stories about playing in Argentina

57:02 - Other Rugby News

01:00:47 - The KOKO Quiz

01:06:10 - Budgy Smugglers Wallabies Pyjama plug

01:07:26 - Close of the show

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This week on The KOKO Show the lad’s souls are bent but most certainly not broken. After eight weeks of touring alongside the Lions, KOKO has returned home to bind their wounds and rebuild for what is going to be an exciting Rugby Championship. Thanks to our dear friends at Guinness we break down Test Match three in our ‘Perfect Pour’ segment and the lads celebrate the fact that this young Australian team are building to something special with a home World Cup on the horizon in 2027. The fellas looked in every nook and cranny from Saturday night's game and they have determined that the Lions are worthy winners of the 2025 series, however, they opened up both barrels on all the pundits that claimed it wouldn't be worth touring to Australia and that Wallabies are not worthy foe… How do you like us now? So as we put a tidy little bow on this record breaking series, bathe in Wallabies glory and get a new script for Doxycycline from our GPs, the lads turn their attention to the TRC and how this young Aussie side will go against the other Southern Hemisphere juggernauts in only a matter of weeks. So sit back, relax and wave goodbye to the sea of red, congratulations on the series win but please politely leave this country that you sent us to and don't come back for another 12 or so years… only kidding. Sorry we got carried away. It is now time for a buoyant and happy episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

03:24 - Prof’s David v Goliath debate

04:54 - KOKO Learnings

11:08 - WALLABIES V LIONS TEST MATCH 3 REVIEW

16:19 - Guinness Perfect Pour Segment

22:23 - Prof’s Sexy Stats brought to you by Active Ops

28:20 - KOKO Lions Series Awards

35:40 - KOKO Lads Tour Highlights

40:58 - Looking forward to the TRC

41:52 - WALLAROOS V WALES REVIEW AND WC SQUAD

43:38 - Merch Update

44:46 - Sponsor shoutouts

46:07 - The lads sum up the Lions Series

49:30 - Socials and website

49:49 - Thanking the crew

50:44 - Sydney Carnage Package

01:02:34 - Close of the show

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This week on the KOKO Show the lads try and pick up the pieces after experiencing what was an emotional weekend for Aussie rugby fans in Melbourne. If you have been living under a rock, the Wallabies were pipped at the post on Saturday by a resurgent Lions team that claimed a big series win 2-0 at the MCG. Despite being heartbroken and frustrated with the result the KOKO lads paint on a pretty smile and give you a full review of what happened at the ‘G’ in Guinness’ ‘Perfect Pour’ segment and they reiterate just how important it is for the Wallabies to pick themselves up, dust themselves off and show up big in Sydney.

The lads are joined by one of the greatest to ever do it in George Gregan and they discuss how the series might be done but the ability to keep writing this resurgent Aussie rugby narrative is well and truly still on track. With George’s rugby mind overflowing with brilliance the KOKO Crew dive deep into the psyche of a champion to see where he believes Aussie rugby is at and where it needs to go. So, sit back, relax and tip your cap to the Lions, they deserve our respect. It is time for an all new yet slightly sorrowful episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show

03:09 - KOKO Learnings

09:42 - WALLABIES V LIONS GAME 2 REVIEW

24:28 - Guinness Perfect Pour Segment

29:12 - Guinness Sydney Live Show plug

29:28 - KOKO welcomes George Gregan

32:48 - Greegs’ take on Test Match 2

34:00 - If Greegs was captain what would he have said at halftime?

35:46 - Greegs’ take on the Gordon and Lynagh combo

37:05 - Greegs on why he wont lace the boots up again

40:07 - Drew talking about how Greegs used to say wingers shouldn’t go into touch

41:20 - Greegs on where Aussie rugby is at right now

46:13 - Greegs on how good this Lions team is

47:58 - Greegs on that decision

50:09 - Greegs on John Eales as a captain

54:03 - The boys on what they learnt from George

01:01:02 - BENCH, START AND DROP

01:05:52 - Sexy Stats brought to you by Active Ops

01:08:34 - TAB Segment

01:11:09 - MJ Bale ticket plug

01:11:02 - WALLAROOS V WALES

01:11:55 - MERCH PLUG

01:14:15 - KOKO Melbourne carnage package

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Direct to you from Melbourne the KOKO Crew breakdown all the action from MCG, merely moments after Lions have clinched the 2025 series. The lads discuss their raw emotions after the Wallabies were dramatically pipped at the post in truly heartbreaking fashion. The fellas have a little look at moments from the game that saw the British and Irish Lions claim a famous series victory after trailing by as much as 18 points throughout the match. To round out the review, the lads talk about the heart and effort shown across the board by both sides and they illuminate the positive green shoots of potential that the Wallabies have shown over the past two weeks. As a nation we will get back up, dust ourselves off and get ready to go again in Sydney and beyond. Get ready for the KOKO Game 2 review Victorian style!

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This week on the KOKO Show the lads use the warmth of mateship and connection to repair their wounds sustained in Bris-Vegas, we mend, we grow and we do it all again in Melbourne. As you all know, 52,500 screaming fans took to Brisbane last week in the hope that their side would take the choccys in the first match of the Test Series. The KOKO crew use this episode to unpack all the action from the Lion’s dominant win over the Wallabies, a match that saw the touring team take the result out of the hosts hands in the first 40 mins. The boys pontificate on possible coaching changes in game two, as well as the Wallabies remaining focused on sticking to a gameplan and working on execution rather than rediscovery. As the Melbourne match edges itself into focus, the ‘G’ explodes into raptures and the Wallabies' destiny hangs by a thread. It is time for the Wallabies to stand up and make this one count. It’s time to re-adjust the current take on Australian Rugby and it is time for another episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMECODES

00:00 - Start of the show

04:24 - KOKO Learnings

09:01 - WALLABIES V LIONS REVIEW PART 1

12:57 - Guinness Perfect Pour

19:35 - Sydney Live show plug

22:24 - WALLABIES V LIONS REVIEW PART 2 THANKS TO ACTIVE OPS

32:15 - The Sole of the Game brought to you by RM Williams

41:50 - Other International scores

43:30 - FIRST NATIONS/PASIFIKA V LIONS PREVIEW

46:53 - TAB Odds Segment

51:17 - Prof’s Ronan O’Gara story from Brisbane

41:43 - Which Lion Was it Anyway?

56:47 - WALLAROOS V WALES PREVIEW

58:48 - Merch update

01:01:52 - Guinness shout out

01:02:45 - Classic Wallabies v Lions Legends plug

01:04:32 - The Brisbane Carnage Package

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Direct to you from Caxton Street in Brisbane the KOKO Crew breakdown all the action from Suncorp Stadium, merely moments after Lions clinched a 1-0 lead in the 2025 series. The lads discuss where the Lions excelled throughout the 80 minutes and where the Wallabies need to improve in Melbourne for game 2. The fellas have a little look at moments from the game that were turning points in the series opener, as well as certain officiating decisions that hampered the game for both sides in the contest. To round out the review, the lads look forward to next Saturday where these two teams head to the 'Grand Old Lady' (MCG) either for the Lions to claim a dominant series win or for the mighty Wallabies to square the ledger. Get ready for the KOKO Game 1 review Brisbane style!

TIMECODES

00:00 - Intro to the show on Caxton Street

00:43 - Initial thoughts on the game

01:20 - The Wallabies’ second half

03:25 - The Wallabies’ slow start

05:25 - Some officiating gripes

06:53 - The Lions slowed down the Aussie ruck

07:32 - What do the Aussie’s do leading into game two?

08:35 - How did the boys enjoy the night?

09:13 - The Sea of Red was truly special

09:43 - Close of the show

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