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Another year, another Bledisloe beating, and another 12 months of Kiwi bragging rights. The All Blacks have absolutely towelled up the Wallabies in Sydney, piling on 43 points and leaving Australian rugby with more questions than Drew Mitchell after a night on the beers. The KOKO Show is back for Episode 35 as Gits, Drew, Swoop and Prof pick through the wreckage of Bledisloe 2, dissect the All Blacks' devastating first-half demolition and ask the million-dollar question: Where the bloody hell do the Wallabies go from here? With England waiting at Twickenham, the boys debate whether there's light at the end of the tunnel or if Australian rugby is heading for another long, dark winter. But this week is about far more than footy, as we welcome former Wallaby, Western Force legend and all-round champion bloke Nathan "Cheese" Charles for an incredibly special conversation. From defying the odds with cystic fibrosis to his recent Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, Cheese shares his extraordinary story of courage, resilience and perspective. It's a powerful reminder that some things are much bigger than rugby, although that won't stop the boys from dishing out a healthy serving of classic KOKO stupidity. THE RUGBY ROUNDUP – THANKS TO VISIT BRISBANE The boys celebrate the Wallaroos' demolition of Scotland, unpack the Aussie Sevens action and look ahead to Brisbane becoming Australia's ultimate sporting playground, with the 2027 Rugby World Cup, a massive calendar of sporting events and the 2032 Olympics on the horizon. CAPE MENTELLE UNCOMPROMISING CHARACTER All Blacks wrecking ball Peter Lakai takes the honours after a monster performance in Sydney. Plus, the boys relive their Cape Mentelle Long Lunch, where the wine was flowing and the rugby stories were getting progressively less believable. SANTOS ENERGY WHERE IT MATTERS We revisit the devastating 15-minute All Blacks blitz that ripped the heart out of the Wallabies and left 75,000 fans wondering what on earth they'd just witnessed. HAHN HOW GOOD FAN MOMENTS The boys relive the magic of their live Bledisloe post-match show at Accor Stadium, celebrate some incredible moments involving Nathan Charles and give a massive shoutout to the fans who stuck around to enjoy the chaos. There's also Pillar's Personal Performance of the Week, where four former rugby stars attempt to rediscover their athletic prime through supplements and recovery, before KOKO's Audiobook Club thanks to Audible returns with Matthew McConaughey's Greenlights, as the boys attempt to find some life lessons from Hollywood's most philosophical cowboy. Alright, alright, alright! The Bledisloe might be done and dusted, but the KOKO boys are only getting warmed up! LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND GET A LITTLE CHEESY WITH KOKO! RWC Experiences: Official Hospitality & Ticket + Hotel Packages, Every Match on Sale Now https://experiences.rugbyworldcup.com/rwc2027/?utm_source=KOKO+pod&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=KOKO&utm_id=RWCE27 DOWNLOAD THE AUDIBLE AP AND START LISTENING TODAY https://www.audible.com.au/ NATHAN CHARLES GO FUND ME - https://gofund.me/ec25a9ecb TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Start of the Show 00:28 - Bled 2 Initial Thoughts & Feelings 00:54 - Pillar Performance Moments 01:19 - Rugby Round Up Brought to You by Visit Brisbane 12:40 - Wallabies v All Blacks 28:56 - Wallaroos v Scotland & Sevens 30:58 - KOKO Shout Out Segment 32:45 - KOKO on Marky Mark 36:10 - Cape Mentelle 41:02 - Gits Living with Tommy 42:24 - Santos Energy Where It Matters Segment 46:00 - Welcome Nathan Charles 46:57 - Nathan's Time at Bled 2 49:02 - How Is Nathan Going? 55:49 - Good Things Happening to Nathan 59:00 - Nathan's Purpose 59:48 - Link to Jai Arrow 01:04:39 - What Did Nathan Do After Diagnosis? 01:06:57 - Start Bench Drop 01:10:17 - Greatest Career Moment 01:18:07 - How Good Fan Moments by Hahn 01:22:03 - KOKO's Audiobook Club by Audible 01:29:10 - Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swoop, Drew, Gits and the Prof go pitch-side for the KOKO Bledisloe post-match review, with special guest Jordie Barrett joining the boys to unpack the clash. From the Wallabies’ bright spots and defensive headaches to the All Blacks’ clinical attack, there’s plenty to dissect and plenty of banter along the way. Brought to you by Hahn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE WALLABIES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT CRASHING BACK TO EARTH! After all the hype, hope and belief that this could finally be Australia's year, the All Blacks delivered a brutal reality check at Eden Park in Bledisloe 1. The Wallabies were blown off the park, and now the big question is whether they can pick themselves up, dust themselves off and bounce back in Sydney for Bledisloe 2. The KOKO Show is back for Episode 34 as Gits, Drew, Swoop and Prof dissect the Eden Park demolition, uncover where it all went wrong for the Wallabies and debate what needs to change if Australia is any chance of turning the tables on the All Blacks in Sydney. We're also joined by former All Black Brad Weber, who gives us the Kiwi perspective on the Eden Park smash job, reveals what New Zealand really thinks of this Wallabies side and shares his predictions for the second Bledisloe showdown. The boys crown Jordie Barrett this week's Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character, while the All Blacks' ruthless ability to turn pressure into points from anywhere on the park earns the Santos Energy Where It Matters Moment of the Week. PLUS, thanks to Rugby World Cup Experiences, we tackle one of rugby's biggest debates: Is Australia v New Zealand REALLY rugby's greatest rivalry? Or has a quarter-century of All Blacks dominance taken the shine off one of the game's most iconic contests? And the KOKO family is getting BIGGER! We're absolutely stoked to welcome Hahn and Pillar Performance as brand-new sponsors of the show. Two cracking brands joining the KOKO madness — welcome to the family, legends! Plenty of rugby, plenty of arguments and absolutely no shortage of Kiwi smugness. It's all happening on Episode 34 of The KOKO Show! LET'S GET INTO IT! RWC Experiences: Official Hospitality & Ticket + Hotel Packages, Every Match on Sale Now https://experiences.rugbyworldcup.com/rwc2027/?utm_source=KOKO+pod&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=KOKO&utm_id=RWCE27 CAPE MENTELLE LONG LUNCH TICKETS - https://capementelle1.rezdy.com/774038/2026-bledisloe-cup-lunch DOWNLOAD THE AUDIBLE AP AND START LISTENING TODAY https://www.audible.com.au/ NATHAN CHARLES GO FUND ME - https://gofund.me/ec25a9ecb TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Start of the Show 00:50 - Initial Thoughts on Bled 1 06:07 - Pillar's Personal Performance Weekend Update 09:56 - Rugby Round Up - All Blacks v Wallabies by Visit Brisbane 17:13 - Introduce Brad Weber 17:45 - Brad's Initial Take 20:18 - Brad on Momentum 22:00 - Brad on D-Mac 23:44 - Cape Mentelle Award - Jordie Barrett 27:12 - Les Kiss & Dave Rennie Post-Match 29:06 - The Week Is a Long Time Chat 32:37 - Which Wallabies Player Would Brad Take? 34:06 - Marky Mark Chat 36:33 - SA v NZ World Cup Quarter-Final farce 37:36 - Bye to Brad Weber 40:49 - Santos Energy Where It Matters Segment 43:00 - Bled 2 Forecast & Confusion 53:15 - Hahn’s How Good Fan Moments 56:00 - KOKO Audiobook Club brought to you by Audible 01:02:38 - Prof's Big Rugby Questions 01:08:57 - Rugby World Cup Experiences NZ V AUS Debate 01:13:19 - Predictions & Close Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 YEARS OF PAIN. ONE MASSIVE CHANCE TO END IT. The Wallabies haven’t lifted the Bledisloe Cup since 2002. They haven’t beaten the All Blacks at Eden Park since 1986. But after knocking off the back-to-back World Champion Springboks, could THIS finally be the Wallabies side that rewrites history? The KOKO Show is back for Episode 33 with the ultimate Bledisloe Cup preview. Gits, Drew, Swoop and Prof break down the Wallabies’ chances, the Eden Park hoodoo, where the All Blacks can be beaten and whether Australia can finally bring the Bledisloe Cup home after 24 long years. The boys also take a walk down memory lane, revisiting some of the greatest Bledisloe performances of years gone by to crown this week’s Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character. Back home, the Western Force are Super Rugby AUS Champions after taking down the Waratahs in the Final. The boys unpack the decider, while the Force’s BIG THREE — Kurtley Beale, Nick Dolly and Dylan Pietsch — earn the Santos Energy Where It Matters Moment of the Week after huge performances when it mattered most. Then things get loose with Prof’s Big Rugby Questions, before another edition of KOKO’s Audiobook Club thanks to Audible. And finally, it’s time for THE FINALS BRACKETOLOGY thanks to Rugby World Cup Experiences. The boys work their way through the potential 2027 Rugby World Cup knockout stages and, through a completely unbiased and highly scientific process, officially crown the WALLABIES 2027 RUGBY WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS! BLEDISLOE. EDEN PARK. 24 YEARS OF PAIN. IS THIS FINALLY THE YEAR? Enjoy the show, you absolute legends! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Start the Show 01:58 - How was your weekend? 08:48 - Why can the Wallabies win the Bled 11:30 - What will the Wallabies do in the centres? 14:28 - The Eden Park Hoodoo 18:00 - All Blacks injuries & Coach Battle 22:00 - The Match-Up Battle 24:25 - Steal One All Black Game 26:15 - The Wallabies Can Make History 30:14 - Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character 36:14 - Super AUS Final - Force v Waratahs 38:46 - Santos Energy Where It Matters Moment 44:07 - KOKO Audiobook Club 50:35 - Prof’s Big Questions Segment 01:01:55 - Rugby World Cup Experiences 01:12:07 - Nathan Charles Shout Out 01:13:02 - Close the Show RWC Experiences: Official Hospitality & Ticket + Hotel Packages, Every Match on Sale Now https://experiences.rugbyworldcup.com/rwc2027/?utm_source=KOKO+pod&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=KOKO&utm_id=RWCE27 CAPE MENTELLE LONG LUNCH TICKETS - https://capementelle1.rezdy.com/774038/2026-bledisloe-cup-lunch DOWNLOAD THE AUDIBLE AP AND START LISTENING TODAY https://www.audible.com.au/ NATHAN CHARLES GO FUND ME - https://gofund.me/ec25a9ecb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wallabies have done the impossible! The KOKO Show is back after one of the wildest Test matches we’ve ever seen, as the Wallabies take down the back-to-back World Champion Springboks in absolute chaos! The boys break down the madness, including the TMO PHONE DISASTER and an unbelievable final 10 minutes that saw Australia reduced to just 11 men against 15. Somehow, the Wallabies dug in, refused to break and produced one of the gutsiest finishes you’ll ever see. Aussie spirit at its finest — and our Santos Energy Where It Matters Moment of the Week. We’re also joined by Wallabies and Western Force flyer Dylan Pietsch! Dylan chats about his journey, his footy, life at the Force and the speed, power and physicality he brings to Australian Rugby. There’s plenty more Aussie rugby to celebrate, with the Wallaroos getting the job done against Scotland, while the boys wrap up all the Super Rugby AUS action and look ahead to a HUGE Western Force v Waratahs FINAL this weekend. Ryan Lonergan takes home our Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character of the Week before the lads pull out the crystal ball and make their WAY TOO EARLY Rugby World Cup Round of 16 predictions — all thanks to Rugby World Experiences. GO ALL OUT! Enjoy you beautiful KOKO-Nutters! #TheKOKOShow #Wallabies #Springboks #DylanPietsch #Wallaroos #SuperRugbyAUS #RugbyWorldCup Timestamps 00:00 - Start of the Show 01:03 - First thoughts about Wallabies v South Africa 05:33 - Suaalii on the wing, did it work? 06:51 - Is Sorgo the best winger in the world? 08:29 - South African fans kicking off on KOKO 10:12 - The Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character 16:12 - The Wallabies forwards stood up 17:03 - Dylan Pietsch joins KOKO 19:03 - Dylan watched the Wallabies on the plane 19:45 - Dylan’s injury 22:40 - Western Force makes Super AUS Final v Tahs 24:25 - Dylan still in comms with Les & Wallabies 26:38 - Why does Lonergan tape all fingers? 29:00 - Dylan’s jaw injury 31:26 - Dylan rocked the Lions 33:01 - Dylan is a serious artist 35:41 - KOKO Quick Fire 40:08 - Santos Energy Where It Matters Segment 44:57 - Wallaroos v Scotland 47:26 - Rugby World Cup Experience Bracketology 55:31 - Close the Show RWC Experiences: Official Hospitality & Ticket + Hotel Packages, Every Match on Sale Now https://experiences.rugbyworldcup.com/rwc2027/?utm_source=KOKO+pod&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=KOKO&utm_id=RWCE27 CAPE MENTELLE LONG LUNCH TICKETS - https://capementelle1.rezdy.com/774038/2026-bledisloe-cup-lunch BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.com Make sure you follow us on all socials: INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WALLABIES CAPTAIN HARRY WILSON joins The KOKO Show ahead of Australia’s massive showdown with the SPRINGBOKS in Perth! With the Wallabies preparing to take on the best in the world, Harry takes us INSIDE WALLABIES CAMP to reveal how the squad is feeling, how they’re preparing for the Boks and what Australia needs to do to knock off the world champions on Sunday. We also check in on the skipper himself — how he’s handling the demands of a huge international season, what it means to lead the Wallabies and whether the boys genuinely believe they can take down the Springboks in Perth. PLUS, the boys break down the WALLAROOS’ thrilling close call against FRANCE and why another strong performance shows Australian women’s rugby is heading in the right direction ahead of a HOME RUGBY WORLD CUP in 2029. Then… WHAT HAPPENED IN ROMA?! The KOKO boys are back in the studio after a huge weekend at the SANTOS FESTIVAL OF RUGBY, where the WARATAHS DUSTED THE REDS, KOKO packed out the Club Hotel for a wild LIVE SHOW and the boys enjoyed everything Roma had to offer. We also launch our brand-new segment — THE SANTOS ENERGY WHERE IT MATTERS MOMENT OF THE WEEK — celebrating the play, decision or turning point that delivered when it mattered most. We wrap up all the SUPER RUGBY AUS action, tell a few questionable tales from the KOKO road trip and start counting down to the CAPE MENTELLE RUGBY LONG LUNCH on the 15TH OF OCTOBER! HARRY WILSON. WALLABIES v SPRINGBOKS. WALLAROOS. SUPER RUGBY AUS. ROMA. AND PLENTY OF KOKO CHAOS. ENJOY, YOU BEAUTIFUL KOKO-NUTTERS! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Start of the show 01:56 - Roma road trip recap 06:29 - How will we beat the Boks? 09:25 - Boks team changes & Terrigan! 13:35 - Predicted Aussie team 17:37 - Intro Harry Wilson 18:44 - Harry’s day off & golf talent 19:35 - Carter Gordon’s injury update 20:57 - Preparations for the Boks 21:54 - Where do we attack the Boks? 23:08 - Did Harry watch Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry? 25:03 - Playing the Boks in Perth 26:00 - Captains Game 28:33 - Harry’s pre-game ritual 30:02 - Who does Harry want to smash? 31:34 - Super Rugby AUS Round 2 36:49 - Santos Energy Where It Matters Moment Segment 39:34 - France v Wallaroos 42:16 - Cape Mentelle Long Lunch Segment 45:00 - S******d Card Story in Roma 50:00 - Close the show RWC Experiences: Official Hospitality & Ticket + Hotel Packages, Every Match on Sale Now https://experiences.rugbyworldcup.com/rwc2027/?utm_source=KOKO+pod&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=KOKO&utm_id=RWCE27  CAPE MENTELLE LONG LUNCH TICKETS - https://capementelle1.rezdy.com/774038/2026-bledisloe-cup-lunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The KOKO Show is back for Episode 30 and this week it’s just the boys on the couch getting stuck into a massive week of rugby! First up, the Springboks have officially wrapped up Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, finishing the series 3-1 over the All Blacks after another huge showdown in Baltimore. With the Boks continuing to dominate world rugby, the boys ask the big question — are these Springboks the greatest team ever? Then we turn our attention to the Wallabies, as the lads go through the newly announced squad and break down the big selections, who could make the difference and, most importantly… how the hell can the Wallabies beat the Springboks in two weeks?! There’s plenty more Aussie footy to unpack, with the Wallaroos pushing the Red Roses in England, while Super Rugby Aus gets underway with big wins for the Western Force and Waratahs. And with no guest to keep the boys under control, we finish things off with a game of ‘Who Is This Teammate?’ — putting Gits, Drew and Swoop’s knowledge of their former teammates to the ultimate test. No guest. No filter. Plenty of footy and the usual amount of KOKO chaos. Enjoy you beautiful KOKO-Nutters! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Start of the Show & top line Boks takes 01:54 - Springboks v All Blacks - Series Over 06:08 - The Boks don’t have a weak link 07:01 - Good call taking it to the US 09:07 - How do teams go 80 with the Boks? 12:48 - Why are the Boks so dominant? 16:10 - Wallabies Squad for Springboks 21:00 - Wallaroos v England 23:27 - Super Aus RND1 Recap 28:35 - Santos Festival of Rugby in Roma 30:33 - Rugby World Cup Experiences Segment 41:32 - ‘Name That Teammate’ Game 45:36 - What did we learn on the weekend? 50:50 - KOKO Uber Ratings 52:10 - Close of the show RWC Experiences: Official Hospitality & Ticket + Hotel Packages, Every Match on Sale Now https://experiences.rugbyworldcup.com/rwc2027/?utm_source=KOKO+pod&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=KOKO&utm_id=RWCE27  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The KOKO Show is BACK after another massive weekend of international rugby! The boys get stuck into the WALLABIES’ dramatic draw with ARGENTINA in Mendoza — where did Australia let it slip and what needs to change before they face the SPRINGBOKS in Perth? With CARTER GORDON sidelined through injury, the lads also dive deep into the big question facing Australian rugby — WHO WEARS THE WALLABIES NO.10 JERSEY? Then it’s RUGBY’S GREATEST RIVALRY, as the SPRINGBOKS come from behind to beat the ALL BLACKS in an epic third Test and add another incredible chapter to this heavyweight rivalry. Moreover, the lads discuss in depth whether RGR has been a success on a global scale. PLUS, we welcome one of the brightest young talents in Australian rugby — REDS YOUNG GUN TREYVON PRITCHARD! Treyvon chats about his rapid rise, life at the Reds and why he could be a huge part of the Wallabies’ future. And finally… DADDY SWOOP IS GOING TO SURVIVOR! The boys celebrate Swoop being announced as a contestant on the newest season of AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR — and naturally, they’ve got a few questions about how long he’ll last! Another huge week of footy, carry-on and KOKO chaos. ENJOY YOU BEAUTIFUL KOKO-NUTTERS! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Start of the Show 00:31 – What constitutes a series 03:23 – The Wallabies scrum v Boks 05:17 – Swoop is on Survivor 09:26 – Happy Father’s Day 11:52 – Argentina v Wallabies 14:32 – Carter Gordon injury 17:54 – Wallabies growth from last time they played in Argentina 18:58 – How do you combat momentum shifts? 23:12 – Pablo Matera showed out 24:29 – Wallabies forwards stood up AGAIN! 27:49 – Game 3 Springboks v All Blacks 30:07 – All Blacks injury crisis 31:00 – Has it been the greatest rivalry? 37:25 – Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character 40:13 – Intro Treyvon Pritchard 42:09 – Treyvon’s injury update 43:21 – U20 World Champs 45:04 – How close was Treyvon to going to Rugby League 52:16 – The KOKO Quiz with Treyvon 58:04 – Other Rugby News 01:03:38 – Conclusions & Goodbyes CAPE MENTELLE LONG LUNCH TICKETS - https://capementelle1.rezdy.com/774038/2026-bledisloe-cup-lunch BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.com Make sure you follow us on all socials: INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The KOKO Show, the boys dive deep into the WALLABIES’ massive win over Argentina, making it FOUR WINS ON THE TROT! We break down where the Test was won and lost, the players who stood up and why the second match on the road in Argentina is always one of the toughest assignments in world rugby. Then we head over to Cape Town to catch up with a slightly hungover All Blacks legend and Rugby World Cup hero STEPHEN ‘BEAVER’ DONALD! Beaver joins the boys to unpack the SPRINGBOKS’ win over the ALL BLACKS in Game Two of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, the planes flying frighteningly close to the stadium roof and the bizarre post-match coaches’ disagreement over exactly “WHO WAS WALKING AROUND?” Plus, we put our great guest to the test with a brand-new game called ‘LEAVE IT TO BEAVER’, before tackling one of rugby’s most important debates — WHO ARE THE HOTTEST RUGBY PLAYERS OF ALL TIME? And finally, the Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character of the Week goes to none other than FRASER McREIGHT — Australia’s HEAVYWEIGHT RED — after another enormous performance in gold. Wallabies winning, Beaver battling a hangover, coaches arguing and rugby’s hottest men being ranked. Just another week on The KOKO Show. ENJOY YOU BEAUTIFUL KOKO-NUTTERS! Timestamps 00:00 - Start of the show 03:33 - ARGENTINA V WALLABIES FIRST THOUGHTS 04:17 - Possible Wallabies changes 07:24 - The Wallabies backline 09:28 - Game 2 in Argentina is tough 11:00 - The Wallabies set piece firing 13:21 - How do you slow the play down? 15:38 - Mendoza 6 vs Dublin 6 16:40 - Game 2 predictions 19:27 - The hottest Wallabies by looks 25:18 - SPRINGBOKS V ALL BLACKS GAME 2 27:50 - The coach blow up 32:52 - Intro Stephen Beaver Donald 34:08 - Beaver is a little hungover in Cape Town 36:08 - Beaver’s take on Game 2 41:00 - Is Beaver happy with the AB’s? 42:40 - Will they ever change Reuben Love? 49:22 - Leave It to Beaver Game 53:57 - Game 3 predictions 56:51 - Fun times in Cape Town 58:40 - Cape Mentelle’s Uncompromising Character of the Week 01:02:33 - Aussie Club footy scores 01:04:00 - Close the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.com Make sure you follow us on all socials: INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE KOKO SHOW IS BACK and this week we’ve brought in some serious front-row firepower, with Springboks legend and two-time Rugby World Cup winner STEVEN KITSHOFF joining the show! The big red unit jumps on the couch with the boys to talk all things Springboks, scrums, World Cups and life after footy — plus, with one of rugby’s most famous redheads in the building, there was only one thing to do… THE GREAT KOKO REDHEAD QUIZ! Can Kitshoff prove that gingers really do know more about their own kind? On the rugby front, the boys get stuck into another massive weekend of international footy, starting with the ALL BLACKS taking down the SPRINGBOKS in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. We break down where the Test was won and lost, the standout performances and what it means as these two heavyweight nations continue their epic battle for southern hemisphere supremacy. Across the ditch, the BLACK FERNS got the better of the WALLAROOS, and the lads unpack where Australia fell short and what needs to change as the Wallaroos continue their push to close the gap on their Kiwi rivals. Then we turn our attention to a HUGE challenge for the Wallabies with a FULL ARGENTINA v WALLABIES PREVIEW. We look at the key match-ups, players to watch, where the Wallabies can hurt Los Pumas and exactly what Australia needs to do to get the job done in Argentina. Of course, it wouldn’t be KOKO without a little bit of chaos away from the rugby. The boys talk up the upcoming Cape Mentelle Long Lunch, where the wine flows, the stories get longer and the conversation inevitably heads somewhere it probably shouldn’t. And finally, with Father’s Day just around the corner, Budgy Smuggler presents ‘THE YEAR OF THE TAH’ — our very special celebration of dads, Tahs and the magnificent men who proudly pull on a pair of smugglers. So sit back, crack something cold and enjoy another massive episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons — The KOKO Show! GET AROUND IT, KOKO-NUTTERS! CAPE MENTELLE LONG LUNCH TICKETS - https://capementelle1.rezdy.com/774038/2026-bledisloe-cup-lunch TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Start of the show 00:31 – First thoughts on All Blacks v Boks 02:51 – Introduce Steven Kitshoff 04:25 – Steven’s take on Game 1 07:01 – The Springbok bench 08:24 – Steven’s take on the All Blacks 09:51 – How would the week look for the Boks? 12:39 – New Zealand are World Number 1 13:24 – What was it like playing with Swoop? 14:33 – Bomb Squad beer 17:17 – Steven after the spine injury 18:00 – The scrum battle in Game 1 19:24 – Go inside a prop’s head 21:28 – The Red Head Quiz 27:01 – BENCH, START AND DROP 27:57 – Steven on playing the KOKO guys 28:47 – The atmosphere at Ellis Park 30:10 – Game 2 predictions 32:03 – Black Ferns v Wallaroos 35:55 – Cape Mentelle Long Lunch 41:32 – Argentina v Wallabies preview 48:12 – Predictions 50:40 – Budgy Smuggler Father’s Day 55:09 – Close the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.com Make sure you follow us on all socials: INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DADDY SWOOP IS HOME! This week on The KOKO Show, we have a HUGE surprise for all our faithful KOKO-Nutters. You’ve been worried sick, you’ve been asking about his whereabouts and we can finally confirm that the great man has returned — DADDY SWOOP IS BACK ON THE COUCH! With the DOGG back in the house, the boys get straight into the footy as it rained GOLD in Townsville, with the Wallabies putting Japan to the sword in an emphatic 56-17 victory. The lads break down the tale of two halves up north, Les Kiss’ depth experiments and a dominant performance from the Aussie pack that had the forwards turning to the backs and saying, “Hey boys… HOLD OUR BEER!” Plus, in a massive coup for the show, we welcome arguably the biggest and most beautiful debutant in Wallabies history — the ‘Millemium Man’ himself, MASSIMO DE LUTIIS! Big Mass jumps into the hot seat to take us inside his dream Wallabies debut, reveal just how late the celebrations went after the match and he explains why his beautiful mother sends him off every week with FIVE ESKIES full of food. The big fella needs his fuel! But ladies and gentlemen, that is certainly not all… In Other Rugby News, the boys unpack Michael Cheika’s homecoming to the Waratahs, we preview the Wallaroos’ massive showdown with the Black Ferns and finish things off with something a little sweeter as we taste-test Wallaroo Michaela Leonard’s baked goods from ‘Made by Mac’. So sit back, relax, pour yourself a cuppa and grab your favourite biccy because this week on Kick Offs and Kick Ons, the boys are back together and we’re SPILLING SOME SERIOUS TEA! It’s footy, food, Wallabies and a returning Daddy Swoop — what more could you bloody want?! CAPE MENTELLE LONG LUNCH TICKETS - https://capementelle1.rezdy.com/774038/2026-bledisloe-cup-lunch TIME STAMPS  0:00 – Start of the show 0:43 – Swoop is back 04:22 – Wallabies v Japan review 09:08 – The differences between the halves in Townsville 13:08 – Suaalii position debate 17:23 – Jorgo is back at his best 19:06 – Longyarn doesn’t miss 20:23 – Les’ depth experiment 22:09 – Cape Mentelle’s Uncompromising Character of the Week 26:10 – Intro Massimo De Lutiis 28:28 – About his debut 30:14 – Post-match celebrations 36:32 – Massimo’s take on Test footy 38:03 – Massimo’s dating life 39:01 – Massimo can lift tin 41:20 – The Ireland defection 43:02 – Massimo’s questions 46:52 – Other Rugby News 56:55 – Grafting & Crafting - Cookie tasting from ‘Made by Mc’ 01:02:15 – Ma’a’s Haka 01:04:40 – Springboks v All Blacks Game 1 Preview 01:06:00 - Close the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.com Make sure you follow us on all socials: INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wallabies are WINNERS in the Les Kiss era! This week on The KOKO Show, the boys get stuck into the Wallabies’ nail-biting win over the Brave Blossoms in Osaka. In tough conditions — and playing a man down for a quarter of the match — the Wallabies held off Eddie Jones’ Japanese side to hand Les Kiss a BIG W in his first game as Wallabies coach. But we’re not just talking Aussie rugby! The lads break down the Springboks’ close call against Los Pumas, we take a look at the All Blacks’ tussle with the Stormers and we hand out the Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character of the Week Award to none other than Les Kiss after his dream start in the top job. And of course, it wouldn’t be Kick Offs and Kick Ons without an A-GRADE guest… This week we head across the ditch and welcome All Blacks legend and Rugby World Cup winner ISRAEL DAGG! With Izzy in the house, the boys break down New Zealand’s chances against the Springboks in the Greatest Rivalry Series, find out just how bloody hard it is to learn the Haka and reminisce about the time Izzy Dagg helped bring Matt Giteau’s glistening Test career to an end. Wallabies’ wins. All Blacks v Springboks. World Cup stories. Haka chat. Izzy Dagg taking the piss out of Gits. What more could you want? So sit back, relax and bask in the glorious glow of a Wallabies victory because it’s time for an all-new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons! SUBSCRIBE to KOKO and hit the bell so you never miss an episode! #KickOffsAndKickOns #KOKOShow #Wallabies #AllBlacks #Springboks #IsraelDagg #LesKiss #Rugby #RugbyUnion BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.com Make sure you follow us on all socials: INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. TIMESTAMPS  00:00 - Start of the Show 00:46 - Tributes to the Rugby Community 03:27 - Rugby Roundup - WALLABIES V JAPAN - First Take 09:37 - The Wallabies kicking game 11:21 - Japan has some new weapons 13:50 - Game 2 in Townsville 15:33 - The Red Card 17:22 - ARGENTINA V SPRINGBOKS 21:16 - STORMERS V ALL BLACKS 22:44 - Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character 25:41 - Other Rugby News - Nard and Fanga return for Tahs 27:00 - Cheik to the Tahs? 30:40 - We welcome Izzy Dagg 34:24 - Izzy aging beautifully / Life post footy 39:46 - Ma'a is playing against the All Blacks 44:04 - Learning the Haka 46:57 - The Greatest Rivalry 51:25 - How will the All Blacks go 57:43 - Series prediction & Start, Bench, Drop 01:02:44 - Close the Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the KOKO Show we are serving up a ploughman's platter of chunky chaps to bring in a new chapter of Australian Rugby under the one true hugger Mr Les Kiss. That is right! Up first, we were joined all the way from an onsen in Osaka by the man of the moment and hat-trick hero Mr Josh Chanam. With Joshy in tow the lads chat about all things Wallabies on tour, the feel of the team under Les and how the lads are preparing to demolish the Japanese on Saturday. Secondly, all the way from the chilly streets of Canberra one of the Wallabies’ wounded best Mr Tom Hooper joins the show to discuss his injury timeline, what it’s like playing footy in Exeter and who the hardest bastards are to play in World Rugby.  Plus, the boys share their own thoughts about the impending Les Kiss takeover of Australian Rugby and what they believe this great man has to offer the game at a national level. We also get stuck into a little Rugby Round Up Segment where we dissect the Waratahs’ close loss to the Blues in the Super W Playoff Final last weekend. Finally, the boys play a little game called ‘What Said That?’, where they try and guess which of their Wallabies coaches said some outlandish quotes over the years.  So sit back, relax and lay a big ‘Kissy’ on a loved one. It is time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons, Lesssssssssss Gooooooooooo!    TIMESTAMPS  00:00 – Start of the Show 03:26 – Josh Canham Joins the Show 05:36 – Josh on the Les Kiss takeover 07:39 – Josh on Japan & the Japanese toilets 11:15 – Josh's red hot form 13:21 – Quick Fire Questions 13:21 – Josh on this week's game 16:08 – Has Eddie used any mind games? 16:54 – Josh Leaves 18:51 – The Boy chat about Les Kiss 22:37 – Goit on his different Wallabies coaches 27:44 – The Who Said It Game – Coaching Edition 32:11 – Goit's relationship with Robbie Deans 33:32 – Rugby Round Up – Super W Playoff 36:17 – Wallabies v Japan Preview 41:09 – Other Rugby News 44:41 – Tom Hooper Joins KOKO 46:12 – Tom's injury & return date 47:48 – Tom's time in Exeter 49:09 – Tom's decision to return to the Reds 54:48 – Tom's preferred position 55:44 – Winner Stays On Game 1:06:44 – Close of the Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the KOKO show we are joined by our favourite bodacious baddie, the king of the piggies and the loosest loose-head in the business Mr Angus Stephen Bell. With Belly riding up front the lads broke down how the Wallabies turned their international season around by folding the Italians like a couple of calzones. He also spoke on how the Wallabies farewelled Joe Schmidt in style and what this means for their confidence for the remainder of the year. Belly also talked about his time in Ulster pretending to be a number 10, how the Irish way of life is similar to Australia and how his time in the Emerald Isle has shaped his game for this international run. The boys also do a full Rugby Roundup Segment thanks to Active Ops, to put a juicy little bow on the midway point of the Nations Championship, plus the lads also preview the next big international fixtures that are coming up soon for the men in gold and we spend a little time to wax lyrical about Joe Schmidt’s time in charge of the Wallabies. Plus, the lads hand hat-trick hero Josh Canham the Cape Mentelle ‘Uncompromising Character of the Week Award’ for his heroic efforts against the Italians, a performance so good that WADA had to drug test him at full-time. We also got stuck into a little reflection on the week that was in sport, with our fan favourite segment ‘How Good is Sport?’ brought to you by TCL. So sit back, relax and raise a glass to the great Joe Schmidt and Laurie Fisher for all they have done in Australian Rugby. With pride in our hearts and gratitude in our loins, it is now time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. Les GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Time Stamps 00:00 – Start of the show 00:38 – Koko popping bottles toast 02:30 – Git's holiday recap. 03:10 – Intro Angus Bell. 04:22 – Belly on the Italian Game. 06:40 – Angus Bell on Joe Schmidt. 08:01 – What presents did the departing coaches get? 08:47 – The growth of the Wallabies’ set piece 11:01 – Belly's time in Ulster. 12:57 – Belly on Josh Canham 15:52 – The Les Kiss takeover 16:42 – Eddie Jones and the upcoming Japan tests. 18:47 – Belly on Miles Amatosero's debut 21:15 – Farewell to Belly. 23:47 – Highlight & lowlight of Goit's holiday. 25:50 – Rugby Round Up by Active Ops – WALLABIES V ITALY 32:03 – ALL BLACKS v IRELAND 37:36 – ARGENTINA v ENGLAND 44:03 – SOUTH AFRICA v WALES 45:46 – JAPAN v FRANCE 47:08 – FIJI v SCOTLAND 49:28 – Cape Mentelle's Uncompromising Character of the Week 53:25 – Did We Schmidt It In? 58:13 – Tribute to Joe Schmidt. 01:03:58 – How Good Is Sport brought to you by TCL 01:10:02 – Close the Show. BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.com Make sure you follow us on all socials: INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the KOKO Show we are joined by the ‘Golden Child’ of Australian Rugby, he is the man that made the frosted tip hip, a bloke that would shine with a magic jaw line, it is the one and only Mr James Rabs O’Connor. With James riding up front, the boys go deep inside the Wallabies’ dramatic loss to France at Suncorp, breaking down the issues surrounding the side and illuminating both the mental and physical shortcomings that are apparent on the field. Plus, with Active Ops providing us with up to date data we cover all the necessary stats from the weekend of International Rugby. The boys then move on to chat about James’ immediate playing future and how they believe his rugby IQ and IP would be invaluable for the Wallabies in the current climate. We also shed some light on the positives from the game with a little segment brought to you by Cape Mentelle Wineries called ‘The Uncompromising Character of the Week’, where we highlight the work of Tom Staniforth coming home to Australia but playing for France on home soil. Finally, we close the show with another dose of ‘How Good is Sport’ brought to you by TCL and then we put Swoop back in the hot seat with a brand new look at ‘Swoop Will Sort It’. As the Wallabies’ hole gets a little deeper and Joe Schmidt’s tenure comes to an end, we call on all Australians to rally around the lads and get them over the line against the mozzarella massaging men of Italy. They need us right now! So sit back, relax and throw your frozen pizza in the oven. It is time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro to the show 02:50 – Recap of the Wallabies House 07:45 – Rugby Round Up brought to you by Active Ops 08:01 – James O'Connor joins the show 12:46 – Wallabies v France 24:23 – The Wallabies need old I.P. 27:23 – Has JOC spoken to Joe? 31:37 – The Fraser McReight chase 34:57 – The Ntamack show for France 36:28 – Wallabies should pick experienced players 40:31 – James talking about GBR Podcast 40:52 – What James brings to the Wallabies 42:38 – James’ playing future 48:11 – Cape Mentelle – Uncompromising Character 54:58 – All Blacks v Italy 58:03 – South Africa v Scotland 59:17 – Japan v Ireland 59:46 – Fiji v England 1:00:53 – Argentina v Wales 1:01:19 – Third Round Predictions 1:01:56 – How Good is Sport – by TCL 1:07:37 – Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.com Make sure you follow us on all socials: INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.