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260 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Each week Djuro Sen, Ben Kimber and special guests provide expert analysis and commentary on the big games and issues in world Rugby.

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RuggaMatrix International 258 - Genia v All Blacks

October 20, 2017 02:56 - 34 minutes - 64.1 MB

The importance of Will Genia in Bledisloe 3 heads our discussion. A look at the Lions fallout. Issue of the week brought to you by Strike. Leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG.

RuggaMatrix International 257 - All Blacks just know how to win

October 12, 2017 04:59 - 33 minutes - 61 MB

The Rugby Championship is over so what do we make of the final standings? South Africa show pride but still can't win. And Are the Wallabies better? Issue of the week brought to you by Strike. Leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. This week’s show brought to you by RUGBYPASS FANTASY – find out who won our league. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG.

RuggaMatrix International 256 - All Blacks and the north lead the way

October 05, 2017 04:16 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MB

Former NSW Waratahs CEO Fraser Neill is our co-host this week with Ben on leave. Fraser's worked with World Rugby and New Zealand Rugby on World Cups and Super Rugby competition structure. We'll get his thoughts on the 2023 World Cup bids. STRIKE ISSUE OF THE WEEK: Should the rest of the world step up to All Blacks standards? This is a theme on message boards and we address it on this week's show. Issue of the week brought to you by Strike. Leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles....

RuggaMatrix International 255 - All Blacks On Fire

September 20, 2017 04:29 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

57-0 gives us plenty to talk about. Were the All Blacks that good? Were the Springboks that bad? The Wallabies beat Los Pumas but are they improving? This week’s show brought to you by RUGBYPASS FANTASY – get your team in to win a great prize. Issue of the week brought to you by Strike. Leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG.

RuggaMatrix International 254 - All Blacks and Beauden Barrett

September 12, 2017 13:30 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MB

Strike Issue of the Week is Beauden Barrett. The All Blacks win against Los Pumas but is BB still the one? The Wallabies and Springboks draw but offer few clues on their progress. This week’s show brought to you by RUGBYPASS FANTASY – get your team in to win a great prize. Issue of the week brought to you by Strike. Leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG.

RuggaMatrix International 253 - Wallabies Above Criticism

September 06, 2017 06:49 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MB

Are the Wallabies too sensitive to criticism? The Rugby Championship resumes - will the All Blacks thrash Los Pumas, can the Wallabies stop South Africa's winning run? The Force lose in court but where's the detail from from the ARU? This week’s show brought to you by RUGBY PASS FANTASY LEAGUE – get your team in to win a great prize. Issue of the week brought to you by Strike. Leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG.

RuggaMatrix International 252 - Are the Wallabies back after All Blacks Thriller

August 29, 2017 07:03 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MB

The Wallabies push the All Blacks to the brink restoring pride in the gold jersey. But in the end the Wallabies have lost another Bledisloe series so does coach Cheika deserve a reprieve? The Springboks in all red brush aside Los Pumas and now set their sights on Australia. We also look at the Women's World Cup and Shute Shield final. This week’s show brought to you by RUGBY PASS FANTASY LEAGUE https://fantasy.rugbypass.com/team/duration?league_id=45 – get your team in to win a great pri...

RuggaMatrix International 251 - Time to Go

August 21, 2017 13:55 - 48 minutes - 89.1 MB

We've had enough ... after the Wallabies were embarrassed in game one of The Rugby Championship. Should there be coaching clean-out in the wake of the All Blacks big win? The panel doesn't hold back. The Springboks beat the Pumas, more Western Force rebellion and the Women's World Cup. This week’s show brought to you by RUGBY PASS FANTASY LEAGUE https://fantasy.rugbypass.com/team/duration?league_id=45 – get your team in to win a great prize. Issue of the week brought to you by Strike. ...

RuggaMatrix International 250 - The Rugby Championship preview with Australia in Crisis

August 14, 2017 14:10 - 43 minutes - 99.7 MB

Will the ARU crisis make the Wallabies job even harder against the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship/Bledisloe Cup opener? What now for the Western Force and the ARU? Will the Springboks improve on their French series win by accounting for the Pumas? That and a lot more including the Women's Rugby World Cup and Steve Hansen's 'film' debut? LOL. This week's show brought to you by RUGBYPASS FANTASY - get your team in to win a great prize. https://fantasy.rugbypass.com/league/index?...

RuggaMatrix International 249 - Crusaders champions but were the Lions robbed

August 09, 2017 00:50 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MB

The Crusaders win another Super Rugby title but did officials miss a big call early in the game? We look at the Super Rugby decider, look ahead at the Rugby Championship and the Women's World Cup. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG.

RuggaMatrix International 248 - Lions v Crusaders

July 31, 2017 13:46 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

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. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG.

RuggaMatrix International 247 - All Blacks leading Crusaders Super Rugby charge

July 24, 2017 13:35 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

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. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG.

RuggaMatrix International 246 - Waratahs Woes and Super Rugby Finals

July 17, 2017 14:45 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

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. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG Check us out at http://ruggamatrix.com/

RuggaMatrix International 245 - The All Blacks, Lions and the Backflip

July 09, 2017 04:47 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MB

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. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG

RuggaMatrix International 244 - Lions and All Blacks Winner takes all without Sonny Bill Williams

July 04, 2017 09:50 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MB

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? Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG

RuggaMatrix International 243 - Lions and All Blacks Second Test form guide

June 27, 2017 10:12 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

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. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG

RuggaMatrix International 242 - All Blacks hot the Wallabies not

June 26, 2017 14:37 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB

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. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG

RuggaMatrix International 242 - All Blacks hot the Wallabies not

June 19, 2017 13:04

Recorded LIVE. 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? Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG

RuggaMatrix International 241 - Lions show their hand to the All Blacks

June 12, 2017 13:16 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

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... Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG

RuggaMatrix International 240 - All Blacks or All Barretts

June 08, 2017 15:48 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Recorded LIVE. All Blacks name a powerful squad to play the misfiring Lions. Wallabies name a new captain and a lot more. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG

RuggaMatrix International 239 - Leadership

May 22, 2017 07:23 - 45 minutes - 31.9 MB

Recorded LIVE. 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. Thanks to our sponsor STRIKE – leaders in mobile phone cradles for vehicles. 4K UHD VIDEO WALL BY SAMSUNG

RuggaMatrix International 238 - The Summit

May 16, 2017 08:21 - 52 minutes - 42.9 MB

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

RuggaMatrix International 237 - Time to Go

May 09, 2017 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MB

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

RuggaMatrix International 236 - Live and Dangerous

May 02, 2017 06:11 - 51 minutes - 42.1 MB

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

RuggaMatrix International 235 - Life Support

April 06, 2017 05:54 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

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

RuggaMatrix International 234 - Ready for Kick-off

February 22, 2017 04:40 - 37 minutes - 27.3 MB

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.

RuggaMatrix International 233 - New Recruit

February 08, 2017 11:54 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

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

RuggaMatrix International 232 - 2016 Awards - Jonah and Homer

December 21, 2016 09:18 - 38 minutes - 37.3 MB

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 WAL...

RuggaMatrix International 231 - Wallabies Report Card with Benn Robinson

December 08, 2016 01:21 - 35 minutes - 33.9 MB

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

RuggaMatrix International 230 - Card Games

November 29, 2016 14:08 - 35 minutes - 20.8 MB

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

RuggaMatrix International 229 - All Blacks and Ireland: Dirty Talk

November 22, 2016 10:21 - 35 minutes - 20.6 MB

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. 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

RuggaMatrix International 228 - Record Chase - Can England Overtake the All Blacks

November 16, 2016 07:54 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MB

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

RuggaMatrix International 227 - The All Blacks - What Went Wrong

November 08, 2016 10:55 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MB

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

RuggaMatrix International 226 - 65 percent chance

October 31, 2016 07:39 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

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

RuggaMatrix International 225 - Remain Calm

October 25, 2016 23:11 - 33 minutes - 19.6 MB

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.

RuggaMatrix International 224 - Game of the Century

October 17, 2016 05:33 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MB

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.

RuggaMatrix International 223 - Ella on Everything

October 11, 2016 08:48 - 32 minutes - 19 MB

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. Thanks to STRIKE for sponsoring our show. The leaders in mobile phone cradles ...

RuggaMatrix International 222 - Hugh and Dr Evil

October 06, 2016 06:46 - 36 minutes - 21.1 MB

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 and that show title

RuggaMatrix International 221 - Super Silly

September 27, 2016 03:43 - 29 minutes - 17.3 MB

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?

RuggaMatrix International 220 - How good are they?

September 21, 2016 11:17 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MB

New Zealand wins the Rugby Championship but how good are the All Blacks?

RuggaMatrix International 219 - Thanks for Watching

September 14, 2016 13:10 - 33 minutes - 19.2 MB

Argentina puts NZ under pressure but still cops a thrashing, Australia wins at last and we give our new viewers a shout-out.

RuggaMatrix International 218 - All Blacks All Conquering

August 30, 2016 03:18 - 36 minutes - 35.1 MB

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.

RuggaMatrix International 217 - Bledis-low

August 23, 2016 00:20 - 13.5 MB

The All Blacks were brilliant the Wallabies woeful. Bledisloe one wrap.

RuggaMatrix International 216 - Bledisloe Banter

August 16, 2016 23:19 - 30 minutes - 17.5 MB

Fireside chat between the hosts before Bledisloe 1.

RuggaMatrix International 215 - A Different Class

July 17, 2016 01:54 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

No one is safe as the world's most quoted Rugby podcast returns with fury.

RuggaMatrix International 214 - Brumbies and Beaver

March 02, 2016 00:57 - 34 minutes - 19.9 MB

Super Rugby is underway for 2016 and Eddie Jones is at it again.

RuggaMatrix International 213 - We are taking questions

February 18, 2016 20:29 - 35 minutes - 20.6 MB

We're back from for 2016 and we're recording LIVE. Check out our social streams and website for details on how ask questions or make comments while we record the show.

RuggaMatrix International 212 - What's Next_

November 17, 2015 10:58 - 30 minutes - 17.5 MB

England needs a new coach - that's next.

RuggaMatrix International 211 - World Cup Wash-up

November 08, 2015 00:36 - 30 minutes - 17.5 MB

Back in headsets for the World Cup summary show.

RuggaMatrix International 210 - We Meet at Last

October 29, 2015 10:58 - 39 minutes - 23.1 MB

Australia and New Zealand will finally meet in a RWC decider this weekend.

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