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We are back for our first episode of the year and there is no better place to launch our new season than from the 2027 Rugby World Cup Schedule Reveal on the beautiful shores of Sydney Harbour. With the formalities all done and dusted, the games all announced and the William Webb Ellis trophy doing its thing around Australia the lads got to sit down with World Rugby Chair and former Wallaby Brett Robinson for a candid chat about the upcoming tournament.  The boys press Brett on his must watch games for the World Cup, the teams that could shock the competition and what he expects from the opening match between the Wallabies and Hong Kong China in Perth. With the World Cup just around the corner in 2027 it is fair to say that rugby hysteria is at fever pitch down under and KOKO can't wait for it to roll around. Plus, the lads get stuck into a little ‘Other Rugby News’ as they chat about Rock Elsom’s Noosa spotting, Razor getting sacked by the All Blacks and the teammate scuffle at the Waratahs. Lastly, the KOKO crew pick their Six Nations teams for 2026, as well as a full slate of tips for round one this weekend. So fear not our weary faithful, the KOKO has returned and we are ready to make 2026 bigger and better than ever. It’s time for season three of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.   KOKO BONUS PATREON CONTENT - SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KickOffsandKickOns 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.

As Andrea Bocelli once said “it’s time to say goodbye” to 2025 and gear up for a very merry silly season filled with rosé, prawns and a little touch of gout. This year for the KOKO show has been an absolute belter, we opened a new stadium in Hong Kong, we welcomed the British and Irish Lions down under and we delivered 48 rib tickling episodes to the people. This week we are rolling out the OG crew one last time to talk about the slate of international games that happened over the weekend, including the French smash up of the Wallabies, the Boks bouncing Ireland, the AB’s getting it done over Wales and England sneaking past the Argentinians. In what has been a topsy turvy year for rugby in Australia we saw it fit to finish the season with a little health check of the Wallabies, to see if McDreamy, McSteamy and McPeggy can still feel a pulse. With all the footy now in the rear vision mirror that lads decided to reflect on the year that was by presenting to you our loyal fans the second annual screening of the ‘KOKO Awards’ - recognising excellence in the fields of footy, fame and fun stuff. Plus, we are the gift that keeps on giving, as you know we have been shredding for summer all thanks to our partnership with WHOOP and today is the day for our grand reveal. Although not all of us hit our targets (or none of us) there is a glorious mid-show medley of man meat that simply can’t be missed. So, before we sign off one final time for 2025, all of us here at KOKO would love to thank you for your loyal and unwavering support of our silly little show. Please keep fighting the good fight, being kind to one another and please keep your eye on Swoop in the wild. It is time for the season finale of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show 04:22 - FRANCE V WALLABIES REVIEW 14:04 - 2025 Wallabies season health check 19:47 - IRELAND V SOUTH AFRICA REVIEW 24:15 - ENGLAND V ARGENTINA REVIEW 25:47 - Tom Curry tunnel incident 26:30 - Ranking the European teams 27:45 - WALES V NEW ZEALAND REVIEW 29:14 - World Rankings check in 31:39 - Patreon plug 33:06 - World Rugby Awards 37:58 - 2027 Rugby World Cup Promo 38:51 - WHOOP FITNESS CHALLENGE REVEAL 47:30 - THE KOKO AWARDS 57:07 - Thank you to our fans 57:47 - The best email ever 59:13 - Close of the show KOKO BONUS PATREON CONTENT - SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KickOffsandKickOns JOIN WOOP NOW AND GET THE FIRST MONTH FREE: http://join.whoop.com/Koko 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 in studio by a follically fabulous fly-half, he is a bronzed bombshell from Bondi who should probably be on tour with the Wallabies right now, but what the hell do we know! It is of course the one and only Mr Ben Donaldson. With Benny Boy riding shotgun the lads get candid with their concerns, as they dissect the Wallabies’ record breaking loss to a Mack Hansen powered Irish side in Dublin. The loss to Ireland is one thing for the Wallabies, but the lads appeared to be more shocked by the manner and style in which the Aussies got annihilated in the Emerald Isle. The boys get stuck into a road map of why the Wallabies find themselves in this situation and then they propose some possible ways in which we can right this ship, post the Joe Schmidt era. However, it is not all doom and gloom on the KOKO show as we highlight some of the other games from over the weekend, results that saw England beat the All Blacks in style, Scotland blow a big lead against Argentina and the Springboks beat Italy with only 14 men, AGAIN! As the international year comes to a close, we round the bend with only one week remaining in the Spring Tour and for the Wallabies it is all about leaving a mark against France, drawing a line in the sand that says “the slide stops here”. The KOKO Crew gives you all their predictions heading into round four of the tour, airing a few spicy upsets in the process and telling you who are the dead set locks. To finish the show we step away from the privately educated world of these ra ra raggamuffins to answer a listener question that shows a more human side to the lads - “what is your guilty pleasure no one knows about?’ - let’s just say the answers will knock your cashmere socks off. So sit back, relax, draw yourself a nice long bath and eat a tub of crunchy peanut butter with a spoon. This all new episode of Kick Offs and Kicks Ons is one hell of a therapy session!   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show 02:04 - Intro Ben Donaldson  03:07 - Why Ben isn't in the Wallabies 10:07 - KOKO LAVA TAKE - IRELAND V WALLABIES REVIEW 24:15 - ENGLAND V ALL BLACKS REVIEW 31:56 - Prof’s trip to the Kangaroo Valley 32:36 - SCOTLAND V ARGENTINA REVIEW 37:18 - ITALY V SOUTH AFRICA REVIEW 39:13 - Donno is back at the Force in two weeks  40:42 - Drew Shows his World Cup journal to promote Patreon  41:48 - Understanding a player's “WHY?” 44:37 - THE WESTERN FORCE IN 2026  47:15 - Nic White as a coach 49:55 - WHOOP SEGMENT  52:32 - World Rugby Awards voting and predictions 56:36 - WALLABIES V FRANCE PREDICTIONS  58:21 - What is your guilty pleasure? Fan Question  01:03:27 - Close of the show KOKO BONUS PATREON CONTENT - SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KickOffsandKickOns JOIN WOOP NOW AND GET THE FIRST MONTH FREE: http://join.whoop.com/Koko 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 lads were a little down in the dumps and we decided that we wouldn't subject a special guest to our somber footy fuelled pizza-less pity party. Thus, we went for a no guest nonsense episode in the hope that with each other's support, love and no mention of Italian cuisine, we might start to make some sense of the Azurri’s shocking defeat over the Wallabies in Udine. The boys in this ep untie the bondage ropes, unfurl the main-sail and shoot from the hip as they search for answers surrounding the apparent regression of Australian rugby post their historical win over the Boks in South Africa. Questions are raised and theories are presented as to why our glorious gold jersey is dipping back into bad habits and playing an inaccurate brand of footy that screams fatigue and self-doubt. However, KOKO isn't just a one stop shop for doom and gloom, as we touch on all the other results from week two of the Spring Tour, matches that saw the Boks bounce the Frogs, the English defeat Fiji, the Pumas pounce on the Welsh and the All Blacks thumb their noses to the thistles. Plus, we take a look forward to week 3 of the tour, previewing and predicting that some teams (the All Blacks) will continue their roll and where others can bounce back from the depths of defeat (the Wallabies). Finally, the lads really lighten the mood of the show by answering a listener's question to take their minds off the on field action and boy does it ruffle a couple of feathers. So sit back, relax and boycott your local Italian businesses, it is very clear that they are doing better than advertised! Alorra ladies and gentlemen, it is time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show 02:04 - ITALY V AUSTRALIA REVIEW 08:19 - Why don’t the Wallabies pick their best 23? 11:25 - We look at the world rankings 13:01 - The Wallabies are predictable 19:29 - Wallabies’ injury crisis 20:36 - Best Wallaby performers 23:38 - The Italians were good 26:56 - FRANCE V SOUTH AFRICA REVIEW 31:45 - The guys discuss their favourite herbs 34:03 - SCOTLAND V NEW ZEALAND REVIEW 38:33 - Next week’s games 39:44 - WALES V ARGENTINA REVIEW 40:28 - ENGLAND V FIJI REVIEW 42:00 - Listener Question “What is pissing you off at the moment?” 49:05 - The WHOOP Segment 52:13 - Close of the show KOKO BONUS PATREON CONTENT - SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KickOffsandKickOns JOIN WOOP NOW AND GET THE FIRST MONTH FREE: http://join.whoop.com/Koko 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 lads are left to pick up the pieces after watching the Wallabies get put to the sword by a clinical English side over the Weekend. As Australians, there are a few things in life that can completely ruin your day: an increase in petrol prices, a shit coffee, tall poppies and losing to England in absolutely anything. So, being joined on the pod by one of England’s favourite sons Ugo Monye, made the licking of wounds so much harder for the lads as they had to navigate all the salt he was rubbing into them. With Ugo in tow and chipper as hell we broke down the English tidy up at Twickenham, illuminating where the Poms were perfect and why the Aussies couldn't fire a single shot. Ugo also gave us the low down on the English public’s current feelings about their rugby team and who they absolutely hate losing to on the world stage. Plus, we ran our collective footballing IQ’s across all the other international matches that happened over the weekend, results that saw South Africa jump Japan, Scotland make light work of the USA and the All Blacks pull apart the Irish. Finally, the KOKO crew look forward to next weekend as the Wallabies shape up to take on the Italians in Udine, whilst also previewing all the other big international matches on the card. So, to all my fellow Australians, lift up your chins, raise up your voices and say something mean to your local English import. It is time to forget about last weekend’s result, move on to next week’s match and enjoy the soothing sounds of an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show  00:54 - Why does losing to England hurt so much? 02:12 - INITIAL ENGLAND V WALLABIES REVIEW  13:25 - Patreon Plug  13:50 - WHOOP Plug  18:02 - IRELAND V NEW ZEALAND REVIEW  23:05 - SCOTLAND V USA / THE FUTURE OF RUGBY IN THE STATES 24:48 - SOUTH AFRICA V JAPAN REVIEW  27:14 - Looking at the week 2 games  28:51 - Introduce Ugo Monye  30:50 - Ugo talks about England’s feelings after the win  32:01 - The English perspective on Australia  34:32 - Ugo’s notable players from the weekend  37:03 - Ugo’s fav Wallabies from the weekend  38:38 - England’s depth at 10  41:07 - Ellis Genge the enforcer  43:29 - Ugo had a bad Guinness on the weekend  44:29 - The resurgence of Borthwick  46:23 - Who do England hate losing to?  49:30 - Ugo’s prediction for FRANCE V SOUTH AFRICA  51:27 - Ugo’s fav players in the world right now  54:09 - 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.

This week on the KOKO show we bring it back to our roots, delivering to you a no guest nonsense pod that is packed full of smack talk, poking fun at each other's insecurities and butt load of code. To start off the lads unpack the Wallabies’ close call in Tokyo, as Eddie’s Brave Blossoms put up one hell of a fight to try and claim their first ever ‘dub’ against the might of the green and gold. However, our golden gladiators battled the elements and some sloppy execution to claim the win and our panel of pricks picked it apart to identify some work-ons before we take on the might of England. Ladies and gentlemen spring has sprung and autumn has autumned, depending on where you live, but one thing is for certain the world over its time for some tangy touring. With the Wallabies touching down in the Motherland ready to make jellied eels out of these pommy princes, the KOKO lads have put together a full ‘Spring Tour Set Up’, previewing this week's tussle at Twickenham, as well as all the other international clashes this weekend. With hemispheric denomination at stake, emotions will run high as KOKO gets well and truly behind the South to ride these suckers home and prove which semi-circle is the best at playing footy. So get jacked, don your nation's garb and ready your noble steed, because this shit is about to get real up in here and The KOKO Show is a one stop shop for all your Spring Tour silliness. It’s time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show  01:05 - Introduce the show  04:12 - The boys talk about their trip to Paris  07:09 - WHOOP Promotional Segment 11:05 - JAPAN V WALLABIES REVIEW  25:53 - KOKO’S Patreon Channel plug 26:57 - Spring Tour Hype   29:24 - ENGLAND V WALLABIES PREVIEW 35:17 - The boys look at the English squad  38:29 - Bernard Foley has bleached his hair 39:24 - Goit talks about the high ball contest v England 41:27 - The boys pick their Wallabies side  44:17 - Score Predictions  45:49 - IRELAND V ALL BLACKS PREVIEW  48:59 - Other international score predictions 49:22 - Other Rugby News  56:11 - 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.

This week on the KOKO Show we recorded a little earlier to ensure we had time to say bon voyage to Drew and Gits before they turned left on QF 1 for a week of “work” / debauchery in the City of Love, Paris. However, before these two departed on their baguette beating adventure, we were joined by the third most capped rugby player of all time, a man that has an upper body like a Canadian Grizzly and legs like Margo Robbie from the Barbie movie, it is of course the Aussie Rugby GOAT Mr James Slipper. In this ep the lads put Slips on the hot seat, delving deep into his 151 cap career, revealing his lung busting pre-game ritual and they show him some love for what has been one of the great slogs of all time. Plus, the boys give him some sage words of advice on what not to do in retirement as this beautiful backy bastard sails seamlessly into his next chapter of life. Additionally ye KOKO faithful, we give you all the action from the Aussie A demolition job of the Japan XV in Osaka, we cover a plethora of exciting rugby news and lastly, we have another little crack at convincing you that we are actually trying to lose weight in our KOKO fitness challenge, in partnership with Whoop. All this mediocre madness and not a whole more in this week’s brand new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show 02:11 - Introduce James Slipper 04:16 - Slips on his retirement 05:36 - Slips’ most enjoyable time playing for Australia 06:41 - Slips on his busted nose 07:54 - Slips on his 150th and 151st games 11:00 - Did Slips think about playing a 5th RWC? 12:25 - Slips is excited about a Brumbies pre-season 13:45 - Slips’ cheeky off pitch routine 15:52 - The boys give Slips retirement advice 18:42 - Slips on how the Wallabies will do on the Spring Tour 19:47 - Slips on Joe Schmidt 21:55 - Quickfire questions with Slips 27:10 - Farewell to Slips 29:03 - KOKO Learnings 31:02 - WHOOP Plug 35:13 - Drew and Goit are heading to Paris 39:54 - JAPAN XV V AUSTRALIA A REVIEW 42:20 - Other Rugby News 49:27 - Drew brings in presents and KOKO upcoming merch 51:48 - 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.

his week on The KOKO Show we celebrate our first landmark achievement as a wannabe podcast. In what has been a topsy turvy 22 months, we are now part of the illustrious 100K club and it is all thanks to you the fans that we are fortunate enough to roll this shit out each week and call it a job. So, thank you and please keep supporting us on this journey! To help us celebrate this lofty showbiz achievement we are joined in the studio by one of the best young guns in Australian Rugby, he is the starting flyhalf of our resurgent Wallabies and without question the shows favourite courageous carrot top, it is of course, the one and only Tane Edmed. Merely hours after learning that he would be travelling to Japan and Europe with the Wallabies on the Spring Tour, Tane sat down with the lads to discuss his career thus far, what it is like getting lit up by Joe Schmidt and he explained the mindset of the group as they head off for what will be a cracking end of year tour. It is fair to say that this young firebrand is not just impressive on the pitch but his attitude, work ethic and innate leadership are qualities of a young rugby player that we should be proud to see don the green and gold. Plus, as a fellow Whoop wearer, Tane lets the lads in on a few trade secrets about the data you want to see and the numbers we should try to avoid as we continue to embark on our journey towards fitness immortality all thanks to our dear friends at Whoop. So sit back, relax and let the future of Australian Rugby get handsy with your soul, because this redheaded renegade will put weekly reiki and a rubdown in the rear vision mirror for good. Now, for another spoon full of sugar to make this week go down a treat, it is time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show 01:50 - KOKO Celebrates 100K Subscribers 02:15 - Patreon plug 03:51 - Shittest jobs the boys have had 08:27 - Introduce Tane Edmed 11:21 - Other sports Tane played 12:00 - Tane on the spring tour squad 14:52 - Tane’s first start at 10 and the lads debut stories 17:46 - Tane’s time in the NPC in New Zealand 19: 48 - What Tane brought back to Australia from NZ 21:43 - Tane is moving to the Brumbies 22:30 - Tane’s connection to Dan Carter and his questions for Goit 26:24 - The art of 10’s knowing other players roles 29:50 - Getting the keys to the Wallabies 10 role 30:54 - Joe Schmidt’s influence on Tane 34:24 - Harry Wilson as a leader 36:05 - The role of Tane’s dad Steve on his career 27:58 - The Spring Tour Games 42:43 - R360, the boys have their say 47:04 - The World Rankings 47:50 - Carter Gordon’s return 49:21 - KOKO Health Kick brought to you by WHOOP 52:57 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.com KOKO BONUS PATREON CONTENT - SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KickOffsandKickOns 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 whole gang is finally back together, Drew survived Perth, Goit is tucked away in Canberra and Swoop is done and dusted with his gruelling conference schedule. Plus, the lads are joined this week by the recently retired bow legged bad boy from Scone and one of the greatest Wallabies to ever lace them up, it is of course Mr Nic White. With Whitey in the wings the boys dissect the final round of the RC that saw the mighty Wallabies go down to the AB’s for the 11th time on the trot and the brave Boks claim a nail-bitting win over Los Pumas in London to claim their second title in as many years. In summation, this year’s RC will go down as one of the most competitive of all time and despite the stylish South Africans prevailing as the winners, all four sides will head into their spring tours buoyed with the knowledge they can beat anyone on their day. With the rugby on home soil all wrapped up for 2025, the lads turned their attention to Nic White’s career, giving the little maestro his flowers in celebration of everything he has done for rugby in Australia and they discuss what his plans are for the not too distant future.  Finally, we finish the episode having a little look at the Waratahs’ big win over the Western Force in the Super Rugby AUS final, we have a deep dive into the world of R360 and to wrap it all up we share our fitness challenge progress as the silly season approaches all thanks to our dear friends at WHOOP. So sit back, relax and check your resting heart rate, because that SOB is about to go through the roof with an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.       TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Start of the show  02:48 - Welcome back Swoop  04:10 - KOKO Learnings  06:11 - Nic White joins the show  10:40 - Nic on what it is like in the coaches box  14:11 -Nic has officially retired  17:36 - Nic White’s greatest highlights  19:39 - Nic White’s hardest moments  21:22 - Nic White’s three best teammates  23:53 - Nic White’s take on Australian Rugby right now  27:13 - The Wallabies taking the next step  28:52 - WALLABIES V ALL BLACKS REVIEW  33:53 - Nic White’s impending surgery  35:49 - Nic White’s life after footy  36:40 - Nic White’s Outro  39:45 - WALLABIES V ALL BLACKS REVIEW PT 2 47:21 - ARGENTINA V SOUTH AFRICA REVIEW  53:16 - WARATAHS V FORCE REVIEW  55:42 - Boys talk R360  59:03 - KOKO FITNESS CHALLENGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY WHOOP 01:02:34 - Close of the show  BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.com KOKO BONUS PATREON CONTENT - SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KickOffsandKickOns 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 back bigger, better and more bodacious after a much needed week off. The lads have rested their weary bodies and sharpened their footy minds in order to tackle this week's double dose of RC magic and to celebrate Mr Giteau's 43rd Birthday in style. On the show we went cover to cover on the Wallabies’ narrow loss to the All blacks at Eden Park, extending their unbeaten streak at the ‘Garden’ to 52 wins on the trot and we have a seriously deep gander at the weird and wacky result out of Durban that saw the Springboks slap the rumps of the Pumas to the tune of 67-30. Plus, the KOKO lads are joined by the Eastern Suburbs eshay and Canberra’s clippered up king Mr Tom Wright, to chat about how his ACL recovery is going, when we can expect him back on the pitch and what it was like to see James Slipper play his 150th Test Match over the weekend. With the boys getting older and the beers flowing more freely we checked back in on our KOKO Fitness Challenge to see how the lads are progressing or regressing in their goal to reach that ever elusive 10% body fat. However, thanks to our new friends at WHOOP the boys can track their journey and see in what areas they are excelling and where they need to lower the shoulders and partake in a couple of tough carries. Finally, we took some time to celebrate the mighty English Red Roses on their incredible World Cup win at Twickenham, as they took down those crazy Canadians 33-13 in some serious style. Congratulations Girls! So sit back, relax and get ready for a refreshed dose of debauchery, the boys are back with juice in the tank and love in their hearts to give you an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show  02:44 - Matt Giteau gets delivered a birthday cake  05:15 - KOKO Learnings  09:15 - KOKO Weight Loss Challenge brought to you by WHOOP 14:19 - ALL BLACKS V WALLABIES REVIEW 24:14 - Patreon shout out  26:01 - Introduce Tom Wright  27:09 - Tom Wright’s recovery  27:52 - James Slippers 150th Cap 29:00 - Tom Wright on Jorgo’s work at fullback  29:52 - The art of contested kicking  33:22 - Tom Wright on Ryan Lonergan’s debut  34:52 - Tom Wright on Billy Pollard  36:34 - Nic White is back in the squad  40:11 - Tom Wright's end of the year plans  42:58 - The KOKO Quiz  50:21 - SOUTH AFRICA V ARGENTINA REVIEW  54:56 - SUPER RUGBY AUS SCORES  56:16 - Congratulations to the English Red Roses on the RWC win 57:34 - Other Rugby News  58:48 - 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.

This week on The KOKO Show we unshackled our chains, cut the bow lines loose and unloaded the dead weight, that is right Swoop is sick and there isn't a bloody guest within cooee of our glorious studio. Our thoughts and prayers were dispensed to a sick little boy on the couch called Swoop, whether it is the spring time sniffles, his hayfever ramping up or two cracking nights on the lash, a sick little puppy is a sick little puppy. Despite being down one of our valuable foot soldiers, Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and The Prof really stepped up to the plate and took some ‘big ole’ swings at analysing this topsy turvy, curly wurly and herky jerky RC competition. The lads cast their educated eyes over all the ra ra action from across the weekend, shedding light on how the Wallabies were a pack of naughty boys against the Pumas in Sydney and how the All Blacks got slapped silly in record setting style by the surging Springboks. Moreover, the boys armed with their footy IQ’s and a belly full of beer threw the proverbial leg over all the possible RC machinations in the hope of finding some clarity in this Even Steven season.  Plus, we say farewell to the valiant Wallaroos from the 2025 Rugby World Cup, applauding their efforts and achievements in reaching the quarter-finals and showcasing the progress women's rugby has seen both on the pitch and in the stands. Congratulations girls, we couldn't be more proud! Finally, our Swoopless trio of heroes had a little look at the Super Rugby AUS matches from the weekend, expressing their highlights and low lights from the two matches that showcased the next generation of Aussie stars. It is clear due to the mercury rising that spring is springing and souls are singing for some of that rock hard Aussie vitamin D. So kick off your well oiled Chelsea boots and slide on those Positano purchased driving loafers, it is time for an all new episode of Kick Off and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show  00:36 - The boys are missing Swoop  01:19 - Intro to the show  03:56 - KOKO learnings  16:02 - WALLABIES V LOS PUMAS REVIEW  24:31 - Refereeing discussion  29:37 - Should the Wallabies start their bench players? 32:57 - ALL BLACKS V SPRINGBOKS REVIEW  39:53 - PREDICTIONS FOR THE RC 41:25 - The lads chat Super Rugby AUS 47:09 - The boys try to facetime Swoop  47:53 - The KOKO Quiz  53:05 - The Wallaroos’ World Cup Campaign  57:19 - Semi-Final predictions  01:00:28 - Other Rugby News  01:03:27 - KOKO is looking to use Patreon  01:05:30 - 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.

This week on the KOKO Show we are joined by three whopping guests, that is right we are bringing you a smorgasbord of footy talent that can only be found on a podcast hosted by three Wallabies has-beens and one footy wannabe. With the RC completing its third lap around the sun the boys are joined by everyone's favourite moustachioed mountain big Willy Skelton to chat about the Wallabies massive comeback against Los Pumas, as well as the Boks coming up short at Eden Park against the All Blacks. Plus, big Willy gives us an exclusive scoop as to whether or not this large lump of loveable energy is available for selection when the Bledisloe Cup comes around. As the RC hits its midway point the results have never been closer and the stakes have never been higher, thus the KOKO lads unpack all the machinations that could possibly unfold in what is shaping up to be a magical final three matches.  Plus, we are joined all the way from Brighton by two of the best Wallaroos that have ever laced them up. Both of these ladies are part of the fantastically fabulous 40 Cap club and they are both playing in their third World Cup, so please welcome the formidable pairing of Ashley Marsters and Trilleen Pomare. As the Wallaroos head into their Quarter-Final match-up against the clinical Canadians the girls shed some light on what it will take to beat the 2nd best team in the world and progress even further into the tournament. Plus, Ash and Trill have a little bone to pick with the Royal Family as a certain majesty had a little more time for the rampant Roses compared to our wonderful Wallaroos. With that all being said, it is time to practice your bow and work on your curtsey, as we serve up a new King sized episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show  05:29 - Fathers Day and KOKO Learnings  13:36 - WALLABIES V ARGENTINA REVIEW  21:28 - Introduce Will Skelton  24:50 - Will’s take on the Wallabies win 26:01 - What it was like for Will to watch and not play  28:33 - Will on Harry Wilson's leadership 30:40 - Will on Len Ikitau  32:20 - Will on the shape variation shown by the Wallabies  34:46 - Will on signing his contract too early  35:30 - Will on returning for the Bledisloe Cup  37:40 - Will’s niggle in the Lions Series and the Sydney lightning delay  40:39 - Will’s biggest learning from playing overseas  43:34 - Farewell to Will Skelton  45:17 - Welcome Ash Marsters and Trilleen Pomare  48:01 - The Wallaroos didn't get to meet Princess Kate 49:39 - The girls talk about the attitude in camp heading into the QF’s 50:34 - Learnings from the England game that can be used against Canada  52:00 - How is this World Cup different from the others you have played? 53:02 - How can you guys beat Canada?  53:50 - What is Ash Marsters fav position on the pitch?  54:40 - The girls chat about Brighton  56:08 - Farewell to the Wallaroos  58:17 - ALL BLACKS V SPRINGBOKS REVIEW  01:05:31 - No TRC in 2026  01:07:54 - Budgy Smuggler and KOKO Merch plug  01:09:34 - 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.

This week on the KOKO Show the lads get down and dirty with their ‘ra ra’ previews this week, as they wine, dine and come off the pine for the upcoming third round of The ‘RC’. With all four nations sitting on one win each, this year’s ‘RC’ is as tight as a mouse’s waistcoat and it is anyone's for the taking. Thus, to summarize the upcoming weekend of footy frivolities, the Wallabies are in their “Building phase” and taking on Los Pumas who are in their “Record Breaking Phase”. Whilst those crafty Springboks are in their “no longer world number 1 phase” and are hoping to break an 88-year hoodoo at Eden Park against the All Blacks who are in their “our local community hates us again” phase, so as the classics say, rugby will be the real winner. Moreover, the fellas once again set alight their competitive spirits as they ‘mano a mano a mano’ in an Argentinian flavoured KOKO Quiz.         Plus, we are joined by Wallaroos enforcer, lineout specialist, veterinary physio and most importantly the latest member to join the 40 cap club, the one and only Vi-queen Michaela Leonard. The lads with Michaela in tow unpacked all the happenings from the Women’s RWC in England, focussing on the Wallaroos’ draw with the USA and what the girls have to do against England to clinch that last finals spot. With the whole nation at their backs the Wallaroos have highlighted that a fast start, brutal defence and quietening the crowd is the secret sauce needed to take down the world number one English Roses on their own turf. So rise up Australia and get behind the Wallaroos as they fight for the final spot in the quarter-finals this weekend. So, sit back, relax, kick off your pristine RM’s and take a double dose of your gout medicine, this episode is going to be as fun as 4am finish at your favourite watering hole. It’s time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show 02:51 - KOKO learnings 11:11 - KOKO’s Body Fat Challenge 17:24 - Rugby Round Up Segment 18:13 - WALLABIES V ARGENTINA PREVIEW 34:20 - WALLABIES V ARGENTINA PREDICTIONS 36:08 - ALL BLACKS V SPRINGBOKS PREVIEW 42:02 - ALL BLACKS V SPRINGBOKS PREDICTIONS 44:52 - KOKO QUIZ 49:29 - Introduce Michaela Leonard 50:55 - The boys ask about being a Vet Physio 53:05 - Michaela on the draw with the USA 55:05 - Michaela on how the squad has grown 56:21 - Michaela on Caitlyn Halse’s performances 57:29 - What can we expect from England? 59:14 - Things to do in York 01:00:47 - The importance of defence against England 01:01:35 - How can the Wallaroos make the quarters? 01:03:44- The boys tell Michaela how to beat England 01:06:26 - BENCH, START AND DROP 01:09:46 - AUSSIE CLUB RUGBY RESULTS 01:13:21 - Shane Christie tribute 01:14:34 - Budgy Smuggler Pjs 01:15:11 - 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.

This week on the KOKO Show we deliver you some serious double trouble in the guest department, as we are joined by Italian Centurion Martin Castrogiovanni live in the studio and all the way from Manchester the Wallaroos swiss army knife Lori Cramer gets up early to talk some shop. The big, bold and extremely beautiful Castrogiovanni shakes off the effects of ‘Fiji Time’ to join the lads live on set and chat about the Boks bouncing back in Cape Town over the Wallabies and how the ‘Win’ Pumas created history knocking off the All Blacks for the first time on home soil. However, when Castro is in your presence it isn’t all fun filled frivolities about footy, this former tight headed loose unit has had a colourful career, filled with funny yarns, huge fines and kick ass parties. So get ready to laugh your finest Italian Merino socks off, because this larger than life long haired larikin really blows the bloody doors off.  Plus, all the way from sunny old ‘Mancs’ Lori Cramer jumps online to discuss the Wallaroos’ smash up job of Samoa in match one of the RWC, as well as how the girls are shaping up to take on the foe adorned in stars and stripes, the USA in match two. She opens up about what life is like in camp, the pressures surrounding a good World Cup run, as well as admitting to the fact that she might actually be the Drew Mitchell of the Wallaroos squad. So ladies and gentlemen, sit back, relax and enjoy the KOKO ride, because this old chestnut takes some tangy twists and turns. It is time for an all new ep of Kicks Off and Kicks Ons. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show  02:36 - Intro Martin Castrogiovanni  05:42 - KOKO Learnings  11:44 - SPRINGBOKS V WALLABIES REVIEW  20:08 - ARGENTINA V ALL BLACKS REVIEW  25:20 - What does Castro do for work? 26:15 - Castro’s time in Toulon  28:21 - Memories of playing for Italy v the Wallabies  30:00 - Castro’s start in rugby union 33:01 - Castro’s run in with Richard Cockerill / the press conference  37:47 - Castro’s visits to the match tribunal  38:58 - Castro getting sacked by Racing 92 45:27 - Castro’s rugby camps  48:19 - Castro’s Toulon teammates  51:16 - Troubles in Toulon  52:42 - The KOKO Quiz 58:56 - The Lori Cramer interview  01:13:57 - Shute Shield Final Preview  01:15:41 - Budgy Smuggler Promo  01:16:43 - 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.

This week on The KOKO Show we have two very special guests that top and tail this groundbreaking episode. To start off, the lads are joined by one of the most prominent voices in South African rugby, a man that has played 9 tests for the Springboks and from all reports he does his best work at altitude, it is of course Mr Hanyani ‘Shimmy’ Shimange. Whilst Shimmy was stuffing his face with humble pie, the lads discussed the Wallabies’ historic win at Ellis Park over the World Champion Springboks, breaking down how it happened from 22-5 down and where it all went wrong for the shell-shocked home side. The boys looked at individual moments, plays and performances that shaped this drought breaking win, whilst also looking forward to this week’s match in Cape Town and what we can expect to see from this wounded Springboks side. Plus, when all the gloating and yahooing quietened down we eventually moved on to cover the other TRC result from the weekend, which saw the mighty All Blacks server up some seriously fast footy to take down Los Pumas 41-24 in Cordoba. With week one of the TRC in the books, it is fair to say this Wallabies team has shocked the rugby world, but here at KOKO we told you this ‘Schmidt’ was going to happen. To continue this groundbreaking piece of podcasting history we are joined by Wallaroos enforcer and metre eating sensation Bree-Anna Browne. She joined us from the Wallaroos’ World Cup camp in Manchester to spill all the tea on what their tournament prep is looking like and how training is going before game one against Samoa. The KOKO Show along with Australia are throwing all their love and support behind the ‘Gals in Gold’ and here is hoping they shake things up at RWC2025. So sit back, relax and adorn those beautiful faces with pore clogging face paint, this week we are eating, drinking and sleeping all things green and gold. In conclusion we just want to say “stand up Australia” it is time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. Sign up to get first access to Budgy Smugglers Limited Edition Wallabies Pyjamas: https://budgysmuggler.com.au/pages/wallabies-pyjamas-early-access?utm_source=KOKO&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=WallabiesPJs TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start of the show 02:00 - Initial reactions to the Wallabies win 03:18 - Introduce Shimmy 04:57 - The reaction in South Africa  06:39 - South African changes for game 2  08:12 - South African fans in shock  10:12- How do South Africa nullify McReight  11:57 - What went wrong in the second half? 14:05 - What did Rassie say after the game?  16:34 - the struggles of playing at altitude 18:30 - Cocky SA fans at half time  21:50 - Siya Kolisi’s injury and the world rankings 23:33 - Farewell to Shimmy 24:56 - Best spots in Cape Town 26:27 - SOUTH AFRICA V WALLABIES KOKO REVIEW 35:00 - ARGENTINA V ALL BLACKS KOKO REVIEW 40:45 - The KOKO Quiz  45:56 - The Bree-Anna Browne Wallaroos interview  48:11 - Wallaroos team bonding  50:00 - Prepping for match 1 against Samoa  52:37 - Wallaroos players to watch out for in England  56:39 - Bench, Start and Drop  01:01:14 - Merch Update Budgy Smuggler PJs out now  01:02:47 - Goit’s gripes with parents at Saturday sport  01:04:38 - 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.