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Djuro Sen
HD version of RuggaMatrix International - ideal for Apple TV viewing. Each week Djuro Sen, Ben Kimber and special guests provide expert analysis and commentary on the big games and issues in world Rugby.
This week we breakdown the Super Rugby semis and look ahead to the final between the Lions and Crusaders.
What went wrong with the Chiefs and the Hurricanes?
Stephen Moore stepping down heads our Cheika Watch discussion and neutral referees is the subject of our Strike issue of the week.
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It's semi final time in Super Rugby and the Crusaders remain our pick to win the title.
What is going on with the Wallabies fitness? Taping up their mouths while running up gentle hills. Is it all for show? We make our assessment.
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Australia's biggest state bombs big time while New Zealand teams dominate the first weekend of finals coming up in Super Rugby.
Once last look at the Lions series.
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The Lions series is over but controversy rages after a refereeing backflip denied the All Blacks a shot at a series winning penalty in the drawn third test.
We look in-depth at the incident and Ben names his players of the series.
In Super Rugby the Waratahs are thrashed again and there's movement north for two South African teams.
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We have a decider coming between the Lions and the All Blacks.
Sonny Bill Williams is out of the contest, the All Blacks are hurting and the Lions are roaring. But is it false form after winning the second test? We'll soon find out.
Super Rugby produced another defence-free weekend - what were the Sunwolves thinking?
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The All Blacks are one up so what do the Lions need to do to square the series?
The Wallabies win but now they're unfit .. apparently. Is it more misdirection? We discuss the Springboks and much more on show 243.
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Where to now for the Wallabies? Who should get the chop after losing to a worthy Scotland?
The All Blacks cruise into the first Test while the Lions get the job done against the Maori All Blacks.
South Africa seals their series against France - have the Springboks turned the corner?
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Have the Lions already given up their secrets before the first Test against the All Blacks?
How good were the Wallabies against Fiji? Will they get a wakeup call against Scotland?
South Africa starts well but will they improve next week?
So many questions...
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All Blacks name a powerful squad to play the misfiring Lions. Wallabies name a new captain and a lot more.
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Strike Issue of the Week - who should be captain of the Wallabies?
Just how good are NZ Super teams and can the Lions match them in the finals?
A massive blow for the British and Irish Lions ahead of their series against the All Blacks.
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Recorded LIVE. Momentum is building for a Rugby summit in Australia – Ben Kimber is salivating. The final word on that BOD tackle. We introduce CHEIKA WATCH. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG
Recorded LIVE. Big calls for Australian Rugby and predictions for the Lions series. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG
Recorded LIVE. We discuss the All Blacks and Lions preparations, Super Rugby woes and interact with our live audience on Facebook. Could have been a disaster but we got there! Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG
We’re back! Thanks for waiting. World Rugby is in a healthy state but Rugby in Australia is in trouble. What’s going on? Why is the game struggling? Is Super Rugby the problem? We discuss that and more including Ben Kimber’s Lions line-up. Will you agree? Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG
Super Rugby Predictions and big calls on competition structure. 6 Nations and more on show 234. Note: This show was recorded before the news broke about the death of our good friend Dan Vickerman. He will be honoured in our next program. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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New Zealand wins a gruelling second Test against Ireland but why are there so many insults flying back-and-forth between fans and the media.
The game was physical but was it over the top from both sides? We take a closer look.
We also break down the Wallabies narrow win and the Springboks latest disaster.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
Argentina puts NZ under pressure but still cops a thrashing, Australia wins at last and we give our new viewers a shout-out.
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.
What's next for England? Recorded before Eddie Jones was appointed and the loss of the legend... Jonah Lomu.
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.
England eliminated and the pool stage nears its end at the RWC 2015. Plus.. how good is Bernard Foley???
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.
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.
A show for both hemispheres. Former Munster boss and now Head Coach of the Melbourne Rebels, Tony McGahan, is our special guest.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
The panel is back to look at the 2014 Autumn Series with Ireland assistant coach Les Kiss. The Irish are in great form after downing South Africa ahead of facing Australia this week.
The Rugby Championship is underway and it's do-or-die for the Wallabies in Bledisloe II at Eden Park. Our special guest is Waratahs skipper Dave Dennis.
It's Bledisloe Cup time and the Waratahs have been rewarded for their Super Rugby success with selection in Australia's biggest challenge in the game.
This week we host the show from the Sydney Cricket Ground, the venue for the launch of the newly formed Australian Rugby Media Association.
We speak with Rugby gurus Sean Maloney, Greg Growden, Iain Payten and Jamie Pandaram.
The 2014 Super Rugby decider is upon us and we have a comprehensive preview on match eve.
Djuro Sen and Mark Cashman discuss the Waratahs chances and we hear from Crusaders, Dan Carter, Kieran Read, Wyatt Crockett and Head Coach Todd Blackadder.
It's the eve of the Super Rugby Semi-Finals and we're on location.
Join us from Allianz Stadium as we preview the Waratahs v Brumbies and Crusaders v Sharks.
It's down to the final four and we hear from Brumbies Captain Ben Mowen, Waratahs Captain Michael Hooper and Waratahs Head Coach Michael Cheika.
It's week one of the Super Rugby finals 2014. The Brumbies host the Chiefs in a rematch of the 2013 decider. Head Coach of the Brumbies, Stephen Larkham is our special guest.
The Sharks and Highlanders play in the second qualifying final while the Waratahs and Crusaders get the weekend off.
It's the final week before the Super Rugby finals and all the noise is about the table topping Waratahs. They've secured home ground advantage for the final should they make it but they face their old enemy, Queensland this weekend. The final 6 is not yet decided so we're in for a classic final round.
This week we speak with Kurtley Beale, Jacques Potgieter, Sekope Kepu and Mitchell Chapman.
Changes at Ulster and it's Les Kiss to the rescue, the Waratahs on top of the table but will the Reds have the final say in two weeks?
We hear from Bernard Foley, Paddy Ryan, Richard Graham and Beau Robinson.
We review the southern tours with Tatafu Polota-Nau, Benn Robinson and Kane Douglas. We also look at the concluding stages of Super Rugby plus NRC chats with the North Harbour Rays.
RuggaMatrix heads north to check in with Northampton Saints prop Salesi Ma'afu. We talk about the Saints thrilling win over Saracens and look forward to the Internationals.
RuggaMatrix International returns ahead of the southern hemisphere tours. Our special guest is former Test referee Stuart Dickinson. It's refereeing in-depth like you've never heard before with the TMO under the microscope.
In studio this week - Suntory Assistant Coach Peter Hewat. We talk Super Rugby, ERC future and Japanese Rugby.
Defence coach Les Kiss gives us the inside word on Ireland's 6 Nations win and Brian O'Driscoll's farewell to Test Rugby.
It's a massive 6 Nations showdown this week and we have the inside word from Les Kiss as Ireland prepares to meet England at Twickenham.
We also talk about Scotland's future, Sam Burgess joining Bath, and Super Rugby with Benji Marshall and Michael Cheika.
Will Australia's new National Rugby Championship help the Wallabies return to World Number One? Answering all the questions about the NRC this week is the ARU's Ben Whitaker - General Manager Development Pathways. We also farewell a Rugby legend.
Rocky Elsom makes a record breaking ninth appearance on RuggaMatrix.
The former Wallabies captain is now working for Racing Club de Narbonne Méditerannée and wants to play again.
We talk Super Rugby and 6 Nations and that's just for starters.
Welcome to 2014. We check in with the Waratahs and Brumbies and speak with Benn Robinson, Stephen Larkham and Laurie Fisher. Mark Cashman has a big announcement.
International Sevens star Ollie Phillips is in the middle of the challenge of his life. The England representative is sailing with Team Great Britain in the Clipper Around the World Race and this week he caught up with Team RuggaMatrix in Sydney.
Les Kiss is back to talk Ireland, Premiership Rugby, The Rugby Championship and Autumn Internationals.
Les Kiss is back to talk Ireland, Premiership Rugby, The Rugby Championship and Autumn Internationals.
The Wallabies have a new coach and this is the most comprehensive interview with Ewen McKenzie in world rugby since taking over the top job.
We're on location at Waratahs HQ for a major announcement and we look back at an epic weekend of Super Rugby semi finals. Today we speak with Israel Folau, Michael Cheika, Adam Ashley-Cooper and Casho goes one-on-one with Tatafu Polota-Nau about taking on the All Blacks.
Show 175 reviews the Lions emphatic 41-16 victory against Australia in Third Test. Djuro and Mark discuss the fallout - interviews with Jesse Mogg, Will Genia and George Smith.
RuggaMatrix has the exclusive feature interview with 2001 Lions slayer Justin Harrison. Justin talks about his epic lineout steal in the deciding third Test 12 years ago. Now coaching in France - Justin offers outstanding analysis of the current series to be decided in Sydney this weekend.
The series is all square after the Wallabies pipped the Lions in the second test. We review the result with Michael Hooper, Will Genia and goal kicking hero Christian Leali'ifano.
The final word before the second Lions Test and we chat with former Wallabies scrumhalf, now Melbourne Rebels General Manager Rugby - Sam Cordingley. We discuss the changes to both sides and the James Horwill citing controversy.
RuggaMatrix comes from Melbourne ahead of the Second Test between the British and Irish Lions and Wallabies. Australian backrower Ben Bowen and hooker Saia Fainga'a join Djuro Sen to preview this epic clash.
The Lions have gone one up in the series against the Wallabies and we bring you the reaction in the mix zone.
The Lions road trip continues and today with speak with Queensland Director of Coaching, Ewen McKenzie, on the eve of the First Test.
Welcome to our first Lions road trip episode.
Brumbies assistant coach and former Munster guru Laurie Fisher chats to us about the Brumbies historic 14-12 win over the Lions before the First Test.
He's head coach (for now) and he's on RuggaMatrix. Les Kiss talks about leading Ireland to the United States and Canada. We discuss Joe Schmidt taking over from Declan Kidney - the Lions and plenty more...
(starting times of interviews included below)
00.00 — CHANGING IN IRELAND COACHING TEAM – Les Kiss (Interim Head Coach - Ireland)
16:05 — LIONS AND JONNY WILKINSON - Les Kiss (Interim Head Coach - Ireland)
19.47 — LIONS AND QUADE COOPER AND RONAN O'GARA - Les Kiss (Interim Head Coach - Ireland)
Wallabies legend Mark Ella talks Kurtley Beale, Lions tour and Invincibles.
George Smith on playing the Lions 12 years later.
(starting times of interviews included below)
00.00 — KURTLEY BEALE FUTURE – Mark Ella (Former Wallabies Flyhalf)
09.43 — LIONS AND SUPER RUGBY - George Smith (Brumbies Flanker)
17.53 — LIONS TOUR - Mark Ella (Former Wallabies Flyhalf)
26:31 — INSIDE RUGBY INVINCIBLES - Mark Ella (Former Wallabies Flyhalf)
Panel: Djuro Sen
Michael Cheika talks about the pain of transforming the Waratahs into an attacking force. Iain Payten from the Daily Telegraph talks Super Rugby and Lions.
(starting times of interviews included below)
01.00 — SUPER RUGBY – Iain Payten (Chief Rugby Writer - Daily Telegraph)
18.20 — HSBC WARATAHS - Michael Cheika (NSW Head Coach)
25.57 — LIONS TOUR & 6 Nations - Iain Payten (Chief Rugby Writer - Daily Telegraph
He's travelled to Sweden in a desperate attempt to fix a chronic Achilles problem and this week Stephen Hoiles speaks to RuggaMatrix about his comeback battle.
As a former Brumby and Waratah, Stephen is well placed to commentate on this week's grudge match between the Super Rugby Rivals.
We also remember Shawn Mackay.
Benn Robinson talks Lions - only 100 days away. Les Kiss tells us what went wrong for Ireland against Scotland in 6 Nations last weekend.
HSBC Lions Ambassador Brian O’Driscoll talks about leadership, Super Rugby, Quade Cooper and Wallabies. Studio guest is Wararahs wrecking ball Wycliff Palu ahead of the Tahs grudge match against the Queensland Reds.
(starting times of interviews included below)
02.10 — LIONS Brian O’Driscoll (HSBC Lions Ambassador)
05.57 — LIONS and SUPER RUGBY Wycliff Palu (HSBC Waratahs Number 8)
Panel: Djuro Sen
We have an epic show this week. Legendary coach Alan Gaffney joins us in the studio for an hour long discussion on Super Rugby, the Lions and 6 Nations.
Alan is one of the world’s most respected rugby coaches – his career stats tell the story below.
Coach, Randwick (1984-1996); Assistant Coach, HSBC Waratahs (1997-1999); Backs Coach, Leinster (2000-2002); Head Coach, Munster (2002-2005); Assistant Coach, Australia (2005); Director of Rugby, Saracens (2006-2008); Technical Consultant, Leinster (2008-2010); Backs Coach, Ireland (2008-2011)
(starting times of interviews included below)
01.00 — 6 NATIONS Alan Gaffney (Assistant Coach – HSBC Waratahs)
20.09 — SUPER RUGBY Alan Gaffney (Assistant Coach – HSBC Waratahs)
Panel: Djuro Sen and Mark Cashman
Our first show for 2013 in our new studio. Jake White talks Super Rugby and more plus Bob Dwyer talks about his brush with death.
Welcome to our first British & Irish Lions special with Head Coach Warren Gatland. We talk strength and conditioning with David Dwyer as he explains how to manage a legend like Brian O'Driscoll.
We also preview Inside Rugby's annual magazine and offer a worldwide special discount to our international audience.
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07.38 -- Warren Gatland (Head Coach - British & Irish Lions)
28.22 -- David Dwyer (Strength & Conditioning Coach)
Panel: Djuro Sen
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Ewen McKenzie is back to talk Autumn Internationals, Reds and Lions. We introduce our new experts – Former Test referee Stu Dickinson and Strength & Conditioning Coach David Dwyer.
(starting times of interviews included below)
01.16 – Ewen McKenzie (Coaching Director – Qld Reds)
17.27 – Stu Dickinson (Former International Referee)
34.13 – David Dwyer (Strength & Conditioning Coach)
Panel: Djuro Sen
This week we prepare for the 2012 Autumn Internationals.
We start with the Wallabies squad, move to Ireland with Les Kiss, then to France with Morgan Turinui.
Stu Adam makes his RuggaMatrix debut with a fascinating chat with Spanish Sevens star Carlos Blanco.
Carlos gives a five star introduction to show 156.
(starting times of interviews included below)
02.33 – Robbie Deans (Wallabies Head Coach)
05.33 – Les Kiss (Ireland Assistant Coach)
16.00 – Morgan Turinui (Stade Francais Centre)
35.57 – Carlos Blanco (Spanish Sevens Star)
Panel: Djuro Sen
The Rugby Championship is over but there is one more Bledisloe Cup clash to come.
Les Kiss previews the start of the Heineken Cup.
Starting times of interviews included below:
02.30 – Mark Cashman (Editor Inside Rugby)
09.17 – Les Kiss (Assistant Coach – Ireland)
Panel: Djuro Sen and Mark Cashman
Welcome to RuggaMatrix 2.0 the reboot show.
Redesigned in HD for Web enabled TV devices – RuggaMatrix is now scheduled for delivery every second Tuesday, starting today.
We have a host of special guests: (starting times of interviews included below)
06.25 – Michael Cheika (NSW Waratahs Head Coach)
21.00 – Pat McCabe (Wallabies Centre)
24.00 – Brett Sheehan (Wallabies Scrumhalf) & Benn Robinson (Wallabies Prop)
33.10 – Ben Mowen (Brumbies Captain)
Panel: Djuro Sen and Mark Cashman
A special HD show with Scotland coach Andy Robinson. We chat in the Scottish camp ahead Tuesday's Test against the Wallabies in Newcastle.
We cover a range of issues including changes to the squad and the appointment of Scott Johnson to the coaching team.
Robinson also reacts to suggestions by Brendan Cannon that the match doesn't deserve Test status.
It's set the scene for another chaotic encounter with the Scots.
So sit back and enjoy our 150th special with Andy Robinson.