Colin Newboult 19 Nov 2025 Sir John Kirwan: Scott Robertson’s All Blacks are just not good enough and it’s really upsetting me Sir John Kirwan gives his verdict on the All Blacks after their defeat to England in London. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 26 Sep 2025 Sir John Kirwan: ‘Rassie Erasmus is not a Springboks coach, he’s a South African god’ Rassie Erasmus' risk-taking has been in complete contrast to Scott Robertson, according to the All Blacks legend. South Africa
Colin Newboult 25 Sep 2025 Sir John Kirwan’s verdict on Scott Barrett captaincy debate as All Blacks legend makes Richie McCaw comparison Sir John Kirwan has weighed in on the All Blacks captaincy debate. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 13 Sep 2025 Sir John Kirwan feeling ‘physically sick’ after Springboks ‘smashed’ the All Blacks Sir John Kirwan was devastated after the All Blacks were hammered by the Springboks. New Zealand
Jared Wright 09 Sep 2025 Springboks legend: ‘The biggest games need the best referee, and we didn’t get it’ Victor Matfield was not pleased by the level of officiating during the clash at Eden Park. South Africa
Jared Wright 27 Aug 2025 Sir John Kirwan: ‘All Blacks were so bad that I’m not actually worried about the Springboks’ Despite dubbing the All Blacks' performance as 'dogsh-t', Sir John Kirwan isn't too worried about the Springboks. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 13 Aug 2025 Victor Matfield: Why the Springboks still struggle for consistency compared to All Blacks and Ireland Victor Matfield insists that the Springboks still struggle with being favourites. South Africa
Jared Wright 04 Aug 2025 All Blacks great demands answers from World Rugby who failed to ‘defend’ crucial B&I Lions decision Sir John Kirwan wants clarity from World Rugby. British and Irish Lions
Colin Newboult 01 Aug 2025 Sir John Kirwan concerned by officiating ‘problem’ with one penalty ‘way more common’ in the northern hemisphere The All Blacks legend has given his view on the officiating after a controversial second British and Irish Lions Test. British and Irish Lions
Jared Wright 17 Jul 2025 Sir John Kirwan ‘had a laugh’ at Springboks tactics in their ‘worst and most frustrating performance’ in a long time Sir John Kirwan has praised the Springboks' innovation but believes it was one of their worst performances in a long time. South Africa
Colin Newboult 12 Jul 2025 Sir John Kirwan: Northern hemisphere more ‘prepared’ for Test rugby as All Blacks legend highlights ‘biggest concern’ for the south Sir John Kirwan is concerned that the All Blacks and Wallabies are being hampered in terms of their preparation for Test rugby. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 12 Jun 2025 Sir John Kirwan warns Springboks ‘everyone’s coming for you’ as All Blacks legend predicts rankings drop Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield have made their Test predictions for 2025. New Zealand
Jared Wright 06 Jun 2025 Victor Matfield likens ‘most irritating’ Jaden Hendrikse to Bakkies Botha as All Blacks great believes World Rugby has ‘moral decisions’ to make Victor Matfield likens Jaden Hendrikse to Bakkies Botha as Sir John Kirwan believes World Rugby has 'moral decisions' to make. South Africa
Jared Wright 26 Nov 2024 All Blacks set to bin ‘financial sabbaticals’ in Japan after stars fail to win Sir John Kirwan has revealed that there will be changes to the All Blacks' policy. New Zealand
David Skippers 22 Oct 2024 Sir John Kirwan hits out at countries opposed to 20-minute red card All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan has hit out at the nations who are against the adoption of the new 20-minute red card. New Zealand
Jared Wright 10 Sep 2024 Sir John Kirwan hails the Springboks who ‘remind’ him of the 2015 All Blacks Sir John Kirwan has hailed the Springboks after Rassie Erasmus' men claimed back-to-back wins over the All Blacks. South Africa
Jared Wright 02 Sep 2024 Springboks v All Blacks: Sir John Kirwan takes a cheeky dig at TMO after ‘great Test match’ Sir John Kirwan couldn't resist. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 28 Aug 2024 Sir John Kirwan to ‘boo’ Springboks Bomb Squad but urges All Blacks ‘to start thinking like South Africa’ Sir John Kirwan pinpoints an absolutely vital area for the All Blacks against the Springboks this weekend. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 26 Aug 2024 Victor Matfield aims light-hearted dig at Sir John Kirwan after All Blacks legend changes tune Sir John Kirwan complained about a lack of scrums in the Argentina defeat, despite previously stating the game is too set-piece-orientated. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 23 Aug 2024 Sir John Kirwan weighs into ‘unbelievable’ All Blacks decision, gives two reasons for Scott Robertson and Leon MacDonald split Sir John Kirwan has praised both Scott Robertson and Leon MacDonald after the latter’s shock All Blacks departure. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 19 Aug 2024 Sir John Kirwan stirs the pot with Rassie Erasmus comments and makes Springboks ‘incredibly strong favourites’ All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan has attempted to ramp up the pressure on Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 13 Aug 2024 Sir John Kirwan can’t see All Blacks ‘competing’ with Springboks after making Australia a ‘kangaroo in the headlights’ Sir John Kirwan is worried that the All Blacks are “under serious threat” from the Springboks. South Africa
Colin Newboult 12 Aug 2024 Sir John Kirwan: Four key areas All Blacks must fix after Scott Robertson’s side ‘became quite predictable’ in shock loss Sir John Kirwan claimed that there were four areas in which the All Blacks fell short against Argentina. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 12 Aug 2024 All Blacks legends blame lack of scrums for ‘throwing us off our game’ After arguing that the current laws don’t suit the All Blacks DNA, their legendary players now want more scrums. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 11 Aug 2024 All Blacks legends left stunned as Scott Robertson’s men ‘outplayed’ by Argentina side that are ‘in the conversation’ Sir John Kirwan, Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina reacted to the All Blacks’ shock loss to Argentina. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 05 Aug 2024 Sir John Kirwan explains why All Blacks are facing their ‘hardest’ Rugby Championship ‘in a long time’ It could well be a very tough Rugby Championship for the All Blacks, according to Sir John Kirwan. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 24 Jul 2024 All Blacks legends debate Rieko Ioane’s Test future after ‘lacking’ fundamental skill in England series Rieko Ioane’s All Blacks spot is coming under pressure after his issues in the England series, combined with the emergence of Billy Proctor. New Zealand
Colin Newboult 22 Jul 2024 Sir John Kirwan urges Scott Robertson to implement Ian Foster game plan against Springboks side that ‘couldn’t handle All Blacks pace’ All Blacks greats look ahead to their huge double-header with the Springboks in the Rugby Championship. New Zealand
David Skippers 22 Jul 2024 All Blacks legend questions Ardie Savea’s decision to join Moana Pasifika All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan has questioned Ardie Savea's decision to join Moana Pasifika. New Zealand
David Skippers 16 Jul 2024 All Blacks legend heaps praise on ‘confident’ Marcus Smith after ‘difficult times’ Sir John Kirwan hailed Marcus Smith's performances for England during their recent series defeat against the All Blacks in New Zealand. England
