The pressure is mounting on the All Blacks as they prepare for the Bledisloe Cup — with fans and critics questioning whether they can deliver when it matters most. At the same time, women’s rugby is set for a historic showdown with the Rugby World Cup Final promising to be one of the biggest spectacles the sport has ever seen.

Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield bring their expert insights and hard-hitting opinions on:

• Why the Bledisloe clash is make-or-break for the ABs

• What Razor and the coaching staff need to get right

• The key storylines heading into the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

• The impact these matches could have on the future of New Zealand rugby

Don’t miss JK and Victor’s breakdown of one of the biggest rugby weekends of the year.

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The Rugby Championship has been blown wide open after the Springboks stunned the All Blacks in dramatic fashion. On this week’s Rugby Rivals, Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield break down how South Africa’s victory has shifted the momentum - and whether it has derailed New Zealand’s hopes of taking control of the competition.

We’ll unpack what Razor Robertson’s next move needs to be, how the All Blacks can respond, and why every team still has a shot at the title. With the table locked up and the stakes higher than ever, the road to Rugby Championship glory is anyone’s to win.

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The Rugby Championship is heating up, and who better to break it down than All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan and Springbok great Victor Matfield?

In this week’s episode of Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor dive into:

• The All Blacks’ gritty 24–17 win over South Africa at Eden Park

• Standout performances from Emoni Narawa, Will Jordan, and Quinn Tupaea

• Ardie Savea’s 100th Test milestone and game-saving turnover

• The Springboks’ fightback through Malcolm Marx and Cobus Reinach

• What this result means for the Rugby Championship table

• Can South Africa rally in next weekend’s rematch in Wellington?

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