We've made some changes as you'll see in our first show of the year. Former Wallabies hooker Brendan Cannon joins the panel and he'll be a regular member in 2017. There's plenty to talk about from 6 Nations to the death of Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen. We pay tribute to the passing of legend who changed the game at scrumhalf. Thanks to our loyal sponsor Strike – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG
Feb 08, 2017•36 min
We have a couple of big awards to hand out on show 232 but we can't agree on all of them. Former Super Rugby and European club player Marc Stcherbina joins the panel for a look at the American scene and what the new tackle laws mean for the game. Marc has a great story to tell and there's rare Jonah Lomu interview at the end. Don’t miss your Strike viewer comments or Strike issue of the week. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUN...
Dec 22, 2016•39 min
The Internationals are complete for 2016 and for South Africa and Australia the results are poor. Former Wallabies and Waratahs prop Benn Robinson joins the panel for a robust discussion about the state of the game. Our Strike issue of the week is a big one. Don't miss it or your Strike viewer comments. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG
Dec 08, 2016•35 min
The autumn series is over with just one big grudge match to come between England and the Wallabies. Discipline was a major issue in many internationals but were all those yellow and red cards justified? Don’t miss viewer comments and the Strike Issue of the Week. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG
Nov 29, 2016•36 min
How good is England .. really? Eddie Jones is on a winning streak that could overhaul the All Blacks record run. All is set for Ireland's rematch against the All Blacks and the Wallabies get ready for France after a narrow escape at Murrayfield. Don’t miss viewer comments and the Strike Issue of the Week. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG
Nov 16, 2016•32 min
The winning streak is over and Ireland is celebrating its first ever win over the All Blacks in 111 years of Test Rugby. What went wrong for New Zealand and what went right for Ireland? We discuss Ireland’s upset victory and the Wallabies strong win over Wales plus much more. Don’t miss viewer comments and the Strike Issue of the Week. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG Thanks to STRIKE for sponsoring our show. The leaders in mobile...
Nov 11, 2016•32 min
The south heads north this week and only the All Blacks are expected to complete the autumn internationals with a perfect winning record. The Wallabies have a big programme including a possible grand slam while the Springboks are desperate to show improvement after a dismal Rugby Championship. Don't miss the Strike issue of the week and viewer comments. Thanks to STRIKE for sponsoring our show. The leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG...
Oct 31, 2016•31 min
Relations between the Wallabies and All Blacks reach a new low in the wake of New Zealand's record breaking Test run. We add veteran commentator Tony Johnson to the panel and go through the controversial details of Bledisloe 3.
Oct 26, 2016•34 min
Can the Wallabies beat the All Blacks in Bledisloe 3? Will it be the game of their lives or the game of the century if they pull off an upset? Plenty to discuss including your comments and questions.
Oct 18, 2016•30 min
Wallaby great Mark Ella joins the panel to pull apart The Rugby Championship. We put your questions to the legendary flyhalf who makes some bold calls about the Australian backline especially Israel Folau. Do what you do best is a strong theme from this episode – don’t even try to play like the All Blacks without the skill or preparation to back it up. Do you agree? Watch and get back to us with your thoughts.
Oct 11, 2016•33 min
Should Australia be happy after losing to South Africa and should the Springboks be happy beating the Wallabies? The All Blacks keep winning and there's a lot to like about their midfield. Strike issue of the week and viewer comments.
Oct 06, 2016•36 min
What is going on SANZAAR? The panel gets stuck into the Super Rugby competition structure and looks ahead to the Rugby Championship tests this weekend. Plus viewer comments, will it be yours?
Sep 27, 2016•30 min
New Zealand wins the Rugby Championship but how good are the All Blacks?
Sep 22, 2016•35 min
Argentina puts NZ under pressure but still cops a thrashing, Australia wins at last and we give our new viewers a shout-out. And thanks to STRIKE for sponsoring our show. Great to have you guys back on board.
Sep 15, 2016•33 min
Former Wallaby and Rugby commentator Brett Papworth talks to RuggaMatrix in the wake of another Bledisloe Cup win to New Zealand and his explosive article about the state of play in Australia.
Aug 30, 2016•36 min
The All Blacks were brilliant the Wallabies woeful. Bledisloe one wrap.
Aug 24, 2016•22 min
No one is safe as the world's most quoted Rugby podcast returns with fury.
Jul 17, 2016•31 min
What's next for England? Recorded before Eddie Jones was appointed and the loss of the legend... Jonah Lomu.
Nov 21, 2015•30 min
Back in headsets for the World Cup summary show.
Nov 08, 2015•30 min
Get the the last word on game day from the straight shooting RuggaMatrix team. Show 210 - We Meet at Last - in living colour! 2015 RWC Final - Australia v New Zealand.
Oct 31, 2015•40 min
We're down to 8 and it's sudden death. RWC 2015.
Oct 13, 2015•30 min
England eliminated and the pool stage nears its end at the RWC 2015. Plus.. how good is Bernard Foley???
Oct 07, 2015•30 min
Wales and England give us plenty to talk about. The Welsh win and England face an early exit with a showdown against the Wallabies looming. Sean Berry joins the panel on debut.
Sep 29, 2015•30 min
The Rugby World Cup is underway and we are back to break it down. What an upset win by Japan over South Africa! Djuro Sen, Mark Cashman and introducing Ben Kimber for show 205 – Cup Time.
Sep 22, 2015•30 min
A show for both hemispheres. Former Munster boss and now Head Coach of the Melbourne Rebels, Tony McGahan, is our special guest.
Mar 17, 2015•35 min
Josh Mann-Rea is probably rugby's best example of never giving up. The man they call 'Bongo' was the oldest player to debut for the Wallabies in 56 years last year. Now, 34, the Brumbies hooker talks about his amazing journey that may include a World Cup.
Mar 05, 2015•38 min
Exeter Captain Dean Mumm joins us to talk global rugby. Dean talks about the Chiefs solid season plus 6 Nations and more. Very candid chat with a player with strong family ties to the game. The former Wallabies and Waratahs forward also covers Super Rugby. And .. what happened to Casho?
Feb 24, 2015•40 min
Pat McCabe joins the panel to discuss the shocks and drama of the opening Super Rugby round. Ireland's line speed and other Six Nations commentary ahead of the England and Ireland showdown. Pat also talks about his new role with the Aquis Brumbies and how it's helping him cope with forced retirement through injury.
Feb 19, 2015•37 min
RuggaMatrix returns for the first time in 2015 with Wallabies and Waratahs prop Benn Robinson. Join us as we discuss Super Rugby from the defending champions point of view and look ahead to the RWC in England later this year. Plus a special guest appearance by The Baron.
Feb 10, 2015•26 min
Ben Darwin says it’s almost impossible for England to win the World Cup. The former Wallabies prop talks to RuggaMatrix about his company GAIN LINE. It puts a number to qualities usually considered unmeasurable and it doesn’t add up for England. We also find out what's wrong with the Australian pack after its demolition at Twickenham.
Dec 09, 2014•46 min
