Kick Offs and Kick Ons

This week on the KOKO Show we thought to ourselves it is time for a little trip back to ‘No Guest Nonsense Land’, the second happiest place on earth, a place where the boys who sit on the couch week in and week out can truly shine and are at full liberty to derail this podcast if they see fit. Thanks to our fantastic headline sponsor Guinness we are going full throttle throughout this British and Irish Lions Tour and they are making sure you, our loyal fans are coming on this journey with us. In this week’s episode the lads cover more footy than you can poke a bloody stick at, we hit you with a brand new rendition of Guinness’ ‘Perfect Pour’ from the Lions v Force match, we chit chat about the demolition job South Africa inflicted on the Barbarians, we look forward to the Reds v Lions thanks to TAB and finally we preview the Wallabies v Fiji in Newcastle.As the weather gets colder the footy is getting hotter, we are now entering the eye of the Lions storm and the lads at KOKO couldn't be happier to bare knuckle box their way through all the x’s and o’s to keep ye KOKO faithful well informed. We have reviewed and previewed everything the light touches this week and to finish we bring you a brand new game called ‘Which Lion Was It Anyway?’ and let's just say the boys get a little competitive.So sit back, relax and have some fun watching their feline furries take over our island home. They are bold, brash and barely bathed, which is not dissimilar to the four lads that do our show every week. It is time for another episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.     TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show05:19 - KOKO Learnings12:32 - Budgie Smuggler Fleece and KOKO Collection plug16:12 - ‘The Perfect Pour’ Brought to you by Guinness - FORCE V LIONS REVIEW31:11 - Guinness Live Show plug 32:29 - REDS V LIONS PREVIEW 37:04 - TAB Odds Segment - REDS V LIONS Watch-Along 41:16 - WALLABIES V FIJI PREVIEW 47:44 - WARATAHS V LIONS PREVIEW 48:37 - Drew talks about playing against the Lions for the Tahs53:37 - SOUTH AFRICA V BARBARIANS REVIEW 57:00 - The KOKO boys talk about playing for the Barbarians 01:00:47 - TOP 14 FINAL - TOULOUSE V BORDEAUX 01:03:47 - ‘Which Lion Was It Anyway?’ Game 01:10:21 - Goodbyes and closing remarks01:10: 34 - FELONS BARREL HALL LIVE SHOW - BRISBANEBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comBUDGY SMUGGLER CALL TO ACTION - SIGN UP FOR FIRST ACCESS OF ALL THE PRODUCTS. https://budgysmuggler.com.au/pages/wallabies-early-access?utm_source=KOKO&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Wallabies2025LIVE SHOWS:Brisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Felons Barrel Hallhttps://www.sevenrooms.com/x1pJ8HnMBrisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Wests Bulldogshttps://www.trybooking.com/DCHAWMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The KOKO Show the sirens have sounded and from all reports the enemy is well and truly at the gates. That is right the British and Irish Lions have arrived on our shores after getting their pantaloons and long socks ripped up by the pouncing ‘Win Pumas’ in Dublin. Thanks to our new headline sponsor Guinness, we are bringing people together through the love of sport, as we debut our brand new segment ‘The Perfect Pour’. Plus, thanks to our dear friends at MJ Bale the KOKO lads are looking on point, as we show those Northern nobody's that us Aussies can scrub up just fine, because if you look good, you feel good and then you can pod good. Plus, Ladies and Gentlemen as we nestle up nice and close on the eve of the Lions Series, we decided to roll in one of Australia’s big guns as this week's very special guest. This fella was side by side with our very own Swoop as the Wallabies went nose to tail with the Lions in 2013, he has played over 100 tests for the Wallabies and people would pay good money to crouch, touch, pause and engage with this beautiful big rig. It is of course the large engine that will and has, Mr Sekope Kepu. With Keps in tow the lads fine tooth comb the upcoming series, they gauge his excitement about coaching against the Lions and we get a myriad of A-grade stories that paint our guys in some interesting lights.Finally, the KOKO Crew breaks down the Super Rugby Final, which saw the mighty Crusaders rise to the top of Southern Hemisphere rugby once again to claim their thirteenth title over the table topping Chiefs. In addition to that, we dissect the Wallabies squad that has been announced to take on Fiji in July, as we talk ins, outs and everything in between. So sit back, relax and deadbolt your doors, the Lions and their fanatics have arrived on our shores. It is time for another episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show03:52 - Shout out to Guinness our Major Sponsor04:24 - KOKO Learnings10:39 - MJ Bale shout out for dressing the boys13:55 - The Perfect Pour brought to you by Guinness23:02 - The Guinness Live Shows plug25:02 - Introduce Sekope Kepu27:39 - Sekope on playing against the Lions28:50 - Sekope on coaching against the Lions in 202534:54 - Sekope on playing for Moana Pasifika36:54 - Bench, start and Drop41:20 - Sekope’s Lions Series Prediction49:44 - TAB Reds v Lions Watch Along Promo53:27 - CRUSADERS V CHIEFS REVIEW57:50 - KOKO’s Super Rugby Awards01:02:36 - The boys talk about the Wallabies Squad01:06:46 - Live Show plugs01:07:00 - Close of the showBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comLIVE SHOWS:Brisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Felons Barrel Hallhttps://www.sevenrooms.com/x1pJ8HnMBrisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Wests Bulldogshttps://www.trybooking.com/DCHAWMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The KOKO Show the lads serve up a big old bowl of rugby flavoured frosted flakes, regaling tales of the tape from the South to the North and everywhere in between. To help us on this journey as the enemy creeps ever closer to our shores, we are pleased to unveil our new major sponsor for The Lions Tour, it is the one and only, delightfully delicious and surprisingly refreshing Guinness. With Guinness being the unofficial beer of rugby fans around the world, it is fitting they have partnered with us, as we are unanimously the unofficial podcast of rugby fans in all the galaxies. Moreover, the mighty KOKO Show has not only landed a blue-chip sponsor, but this week we are joined by a blue-chip guest. Swoop has once again put the rubber on the road and lured in one of rugby’s dead set supernaturals. This fella has played 17 tests for the All Blacks as a player, but he truly found his calling in the coaching ranks, winning 3 World Cups and 4 Super Rugby titles; we think it is fair to say this bloke knows his x’s and o’s. It is of course the Oracle of New Zealand rugby and the ‘real’ Professor of everything awesome, Sir Wayne Smith. With Wayne in tow the lads dove deep into the world of coaching, touching on what makes great coaches tick, how coaches can get the best out of their cattle and who he thinks will win the Lions Series based on style and structure. Plus, we wrap up the Superb Rugby semi-finals, the lads gander at the URC and Premiership Grand Finals and finally we look at the British and Irish Lions Series Winner odds powered by our dear friends at TAB. The lads then round out the show by locking in some more hungry ‘Lion Tamers’ and running through our laundry list of Live Shows that are happening in each and every city. So sit back, relax and pour yourself a fresh juicy Guinness, this one will most certainly hit different. It is time now for the newest episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show06:30 - Announcement that Guinness is our Major Sponsor for The Lions Tour08:52 - Welcome Wayne Smith to the show 12:40 - What is Wayne doing now?13:18 - Wayne on coaching Swoop in Japan 18:07 - Wayne predicts the Super Rugby winner 21:32 - Wayne on how the Wallabies should play 26:21 - Wayne is a student of the game 34:05 - Wayne talks about the Lions Series 36:19 - Bench, Start and Drop 40:20 - Wayne’s Lions Series Prediction 42:34 - How was everyone's weekend?50:13 - KOKO Live Show at Felons Barrel Hall in Brisbane51:49 - Rugby Round Up Segment 51:58 - CRUSADERS V BLUES REVIEW53:40 - CHIEFS V BRUMBIES REVIEW 58:54 - LEINSTER V BULL REVIEW 01:01:59 - BATH V LEICESTER REVIEW 01:07:29 - TOP 14 SEMI FINAL PREVIEWS 01:08:22 - TAB Sponsored Segment 01:10:46 - The Lion Tamers 01:14:58 - KOKO Live Show at the West Bulldogs in Brisbane01:16:00 - Close of the showBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comLIVE SHOWS:Brisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Felons Barrel Hallhttps://www.sevenrooms.com/x1pJ8HnMBrisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Wests Bulldogshttps://www.trybooking.com/DCHAWMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The KOKO Show the band is back together to celebrate the fun, frivolity and fineries that finals footy has to offer. We tackle all the action of the Super Rugby Qualifying Finals, whilst also looking forward to the seismically sensational Semi-Finals this coming weekend. Plus, we get a little naughty up North for all the footy loving legends on the more populous side of the Equator, breaking down all the Champagne rugby from the URC and Premiership Semi-Finals. To help us on our journey towards podcasting perfection, we enlisted the help of one of the greatest finishers of all time to dot this episode over the white line and claim victory for the good guys. This Fijian born South Auckland raised wrecking ball made a career out of cashing cheques and snapping necks as he ran past you at a rate of knots, please welcome the swan-diving sensation that is Mr Joe Rokocoko. With Joe in tow the lads reflect on his sublime 98 Test Match career, the times he made all three of them look like chumps and what it actually takes to be one of the best wingers the rugby world has ever seen. To cap off this tremendous trot down the wingers walk of fame the lads finalise a few more selections in our table topping team of ‘Lion Tamers’. Moreover, they have a greasy little gander at some hot off the press ‘Other Rugby News’, all in the name of keeping you, our loyal listener well informed. So, book yourself a Swedish hot stone massage, sip on the complementary ice cold cucumber water and bluetooth your way into some KOKO bliss. It is now time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show03:15 - KOKO Learnings - The boys are playing footy again07:55 - Live Show dates are coming 08:34 - Swoop’s unregistered car story 11:00 - Drew meeting his rugby mentor in the Gold Coast 12:46 - Drew and Gits headed up to Brisbane to promote KOKO18:48 - Congratulations to Carlo Tizzano and Emma on their engagement 20:46 - Rugby Round Up Segment 21:04 - CRUSADERS V REDS REVIEW 24:04 - CHIEFS V BLUES REVIEW 26:00 - BRUMBIES V HURRICANES 29:06 - Super Rugby Semi Finals Predictions 32:55 - Introduce the Joe Rokocoko interview 34:43 - Joe talks about playing the KOKO boys 36:23 - Joe’s time in France 38:54 - Joe’s fondest memories in his career 40:15 - Joe’s biggest mentors 42:56 - Joe on playing against Wendell 45:31 - Joe’s try celebrations 48:28 - Best winger Joe ever faced 50:44 - Bench, Start and Drop 55:14 - Joe’s take on the current Blues side 55: 51 - Joe’s All Blacks back 3 58:08 - Joe’s take on the Wallabies v ABs59:13 - Joe’s prediction of the 2025 Lions Series 01:01:03 - Northern Hemisphere Legends Segment 01:05:22 - The Lion Tamers 01:07:22 - Other Rugby News 01:11:51 - One KOKO Quiz Question 01:13:01 - Close of the showBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake 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 info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The KOKO Show we have a very special episode for you. It is jam packed with all your ‘Ra Ra’ remedies and footy fixes, to ensure you, our faithful fans are up to date and completely informed for your next pint at the pub. In episode 24 the lads have gone above and beyond in the guest department landing three big names to dance with your souls, in what we guarantee to be an emotional rollercoaster. Our first cab off the rank, is Australian Rugby’s big dog, the KOKO Show’s muse and our faithful fearless leader, that is right it is the one and only Mr Joe Schmidt. Smokey Joe lights up our lives with his sweet nectar surrounding the upcoming Lions Series, as well as his hot takes on what has been a very intriguing Super Rugby season. Secondly, for a little palate cleanser, the boys are joined by two of the Reds’ most cuddly koalas in Fraser McReight and Tate McDermott, to get the players perspective on what will be a big year ahead for Aussie Rugby. Plus, we cover all the X’s and O’s from a massive week of rugby the world over. The lads have a look at the last round of the Superb Rugby, whilst also previewing the upcoming Qualifying Finals, they chat about the finals footy landscape taking shape in Europe and finally who was crowned champion of the Japanese top league. In conclusion, we finish the show with another round of tough selections at the ‘Lion Tamer’ table, adding a plethora of great men to a squad who will confidently man handle those fragile feline phonies. So sit back and let the dulcet tones of Joe Schmidt, the calmest man in World Rugby wash over and cleanse your soul. It has been scientifically proven that 30 mins of Joe a day, will quite simply make you a better person. It is time now for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.          TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show 05:27 - KOKO Learnings 12:00 - Rugby Round Up Segment12:08 - Round 16 Super Rugby 13:54 - Brumbies were robbed 17:56 - The Reds are firing late 22:09 - The Waratahs’ demise 27:22 - QUALIFYING FINALS PREDICTIONS 33:03 - The Joe Schmidt interview 44:55 - THE CLASSIC WALLABIES V LIONS LEGENDS PREVIEW54:44 - Northern Hemisphere Legends - URC QF Scores 55:16 - SHARKS V MUNSTER SHOOT OUT 58:29 - Japanese Top League Finals 59:36 - Other Rugby News01:02:25 - The Lion Tamers 01:04:47 - Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight interview 01:12:56 - The boys talk possible 9 and 10 Wallabies combos 01:20:29 - Close of the showBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake 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 info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The KOKO Show we have pulled together an absolute humdinger of an episode for y’all, it has the perfect balance of flair, footy and funnies that will get the blood pumping to all your important places. To help us on that quest we enlisted the services of some Rugby Royalty, that is correct we have the Kiwi rig that every man and his dog could dig, a man with an aged pornstar handle-bar MO that would make even the most mild mannered spectator GO! Oooo baby please welcome our divine ruler Mr King Carlos Spencer. With the almighty ‘Los’ in toe, we discussed his playing career, his Mount Rushmore of teammates and what excites about his new coaching job in Ireland. Plus, we deliver you a full deluge of rugby takeaways from round 15 of the Superb Rugby, the conclusion of the Pac 4 Women’s Championship and the two European finals over the weekend that saw Bordeaux and Bath emerge the victors. That is right there is more rugby that you can poke a fucking stick at, as well as some more cracking Mad Monday yarns and finally, the lads lock down some locks in our newest installemt of the ‘Lion Tamers’. So brush your teeth and don't forget to floss, because much like gingivitis and oral plaque build up this episode is going to STICK! It is time now for an all new rendition of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show 03:24 - KOKO Learnings 08:37 - Rugby Roundup Segment - Moana dropped the ball v the Chiefs10:51 - WARATAHS V FORCE REVIEW 15:05 - Are the Reds slipping? 17:00 - Super Rugby finals roadmap18:19 - Western Force season review 19:54 - John Mitchell Western Force story 24:55 - WALLAROOS V CANADA REVIEW 26:50 - BLACK FERNS V USA REVIEW 28:24 - EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS CUP REVIEW 32:54 - Introduce Carlos Spencer 35:00 - What is Carlos up to now? 36:03 - Carlos discusses the difference between NZ and AUS in women’s rugby38:40 - Carlos on why he likes coaching the women’s game 41:11 - Carlos on why he played with no fear 42:50 - Carlos on THAT try for Blues v Crusaders in 2004 45:27 - Carlos on playing with Rupeni Caucaunibuca47:58 - Bench, Start and Drop50:07 - Carlos v Larkham 51:43 - Carlos on his boxing career 55:59 - Carlos on his favourite player and favourite teammates 01:00:26 - Farewell to Carlos Spencer01:01:01 - EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP REVIEW - Finn Russell video 01:02:46 - Other Rugby News 01:05:00 - The Lion Tamers - The Locks 01:07:16 - Close of the showBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The KOKO Show we have landed the biggest name in World Rugby. She has represented the USA at over 30 international Sevens Tournaments, won an Olympic medal and now she is doing her thing in the 15’s game in preparation for this year’s Rugby World Cup. Although her feats on the footy field are something to marvel at, it is her work off it that has further elevated her profile into superstardom. She is an authentic pioneer for women’s sport the world over, a total badass in the body positivity space and a media mogul in every sense of the title. It is of course the one and only Ilona Maher. The KOKO Crew with Ilona in tow discussed in depth what it was like growing up in Vermont, having success at the Olympic Games, sharing her messages of female empowerment and what is next for Ilona Maher after the 2025 Rugby World Cup. A chat that not only delves into the wins she has had on the rugby pitch, but an in depth look into the hard work and perseverance of a person that has taken the rugby world by storm and made it better. Plus, the lads give you a full set of takeaways from round 14 of the Superb Rugby and the Wallaroos’ big win over the USA in Canberra. Moreover, we have a little gander at all the big talking points from the global rugby landscape in ‘Other Rugby News’, before locking in four more ‘Lion Tamers’ in our Aussie squad to take down those British and Irish bad boys. So, sit back and relax as we take a moment to marvel in the majesty of Ilona Maher, a person that has changed our game for good and will continue to put the Bae in Rug-Bae. It’s time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.    TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show02:27 - Introduction to the show 07:47 - KOKO Learnings 12:29 - Rugby Round Up Takeaways - Ardie Savea is on another level 16:19 - Brumbies are on top of the table 17:03 - The fall of the Waratahs 21:05 - James O’Connor should be picked in the Wallabies squad 21:58 - Mark Nawaqanitawase’s form at the Roosters 23:26 - Moana Pasifika are flying 25:19 - DRUA V FORCE26:11 - Away games in France 29:00 - The Force’s travel woes 31:21 - Other Rugby News 34:38 - Wycliff Palu’s mad Monday story 40:00 - Ilona Maher joins KOKO42:10 - The boys check in with Ilona Maher 43:02 - Ilona’s take on the city of Canberra 44:24 - The state of women’s rugby45:15 - Ilona’s transition to the 15 player game 46:42 - Ilona on some pinch me moments during the tour48:18 - Ilona’s cartoon crush 49:18 - Ilona’s podcasting advice for the KOKO Show 50:30 - Ilona’s love of cheese 52:10 - Ilona on the Dancing with the Stars experience 54:56 - The boys dance for Ilona 58:42 - Ilona on the Olympic Games 01:01:35 - What will Ilona do after the Rugby World Cup? 01:02:45 - Ilona on doing the Sports Illustrated shoots01:04:19 - BLACK FERNS V USA PREVIEW 01:04:56 - Goodbye to Ilona and the boys trying her lipstick 01:07:24 - KOKO’s Lion Tamers 01:10:02 - The boys remember a couple of fallen rugby players 01:10:42 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The KOKO Show we have an absolutely smashing episode for you all. The lads are joined by the two Aussie British and Irish Lions Tourees, Mr Mack ‘Daddy’ Hansen and Mr Sione ‘The Scot’ Tuipulotu. We broke down with the boys, what it felt like to join this illustrious club, where they were when they got the news and which Australian watering holes they will be attending alongside their band of bad losers. Plus, we analysed and dissected the complete 2025 British and Irish Lions Squad with a fine tooth comb, as we tried to poke holes in their approach, highlight their weaknesses and work out how the Wallabies will win the series 3-0. Moreover, with all this hubbub about a certain red army approaching our shores, it would be easy to lose sight of all the cracking footy action happening right here in Australia and New Zealand. That is right, fear not our soggy and sodden Southern Hemisphere heroes, this week we give you all the major takeaways from round 13 of the Superb Rugby, the highs and lows of the Wallaroos’ Pac 4 campaign and a smattering of juicy rugby news from around the world.Finally, the KOKO Crew are back to work hitting the whiteboards and breathing in the sweet nectar of alcohol based cleaning products in the hope of constructing an Aussie squad akin to the ‘Locked in Lions’, that we are calling ‘The Lion Tamers’. The fellas will be picking four Australian players each week to join the noble ranks of ‘The Lion Tamers’, with the sole ambition of crushing these pompous touring tea tossers. So, sit back, relax and steep your brew with the highly dysfunctional KOKO Crew. It is time for episode 21 of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show01:29 - Gits explains why he is in London 02:45 - Intro to the show 06:01 - KOKO Learnings around Mothers Day09:22 - The KOKO boys discuss the Lions squad 13:57 - Sione Tuipulotu is back to talk about his Lions selection 14:41 - Sione talks about the moment his name was called out 20:51 - Sione talks about meeting the squad the squad for the first time 22:32 - Sione v Bundee Aki at training 23:11 - Sione on Mack Hansen 24:16 - Sione talks about the media attention about being and Aussie Lion 27:26 - Mack Hansen arrives on the KOKO Show 28:58 - Mack talks about when he found out the exciting Lions news 31:33 - Mack’s celebrations after the news 32:33 - Mack addresses the rumors his injury had him out of the tour 34:38 - Mack talks about what excites him about going on tour 35:34 - Mack talks about KOKO making him Tour Captain37:04 - Mack talks about his days touring with the Brumbies 38:37 - Mack will be single on tour with Drew 41:13 - Farewell to Mack 41:46 - The KOKO boys select their first four Lion Tamers 43:47 - The Rugby Round Up Segment - The boys talk about Taniela’s form48:17 - Joseph Suaalii injury and the Reds’ performance 49:44 - DRUA V BLUES REVIEW 51:07 - Brumbies and Reds are both peaking at the right time 52:16 - Western Force 20th Anniversary Celebrations 55:11 - The injuries in Australian Rugby 57:44 - WALLAROOS V BLACK FERNS REVIEW01:02:45 - Gits’ chat with Jamie Roberts 01:04:57 - Close of the show  BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The KOKO Show the lads were plagued with a serious case of Les Kiss fever, but they didn't seem to be that phased by this particular ailment, as they delivered a wall to wall recap of the week that was in World Rugby. Firstly, the boys addressed the new appointment of Les Kiss as the next Wallabies coach, a decision that buoyed the boys and got them all a little hot under the saddle blanket for the future of Australian Rugby. To help the fellas through the ups and downs of Les Kiss fever, we enlisted a very special guest to add some much needed star power to our very pedestrian weekly production. That is right, this week we are joined by the Frankston firecracker, Melbourne’s man of marble and now Glasgow’s benevolent bulldozer. So, please welcome Scotland’s captain and Australia’s one that got away, Mr Sione Tuipulotu. Sione and the lads chewed the fat about all things footy, from what it was like leaving Australia for Scotland, his recovery from a peck injury and what it would feel like to be given the honour to play for the British and Irish Lions. Finally, the crew give you their tangy yet tasteful takeaways from the week of rugby, touching on week 12 of the Superb season, the Wallaroos’ big win over Fiji and all the action from the European Champions Cup Semi-Finals. Lastly, to put a big fat bow on what has been a constant segment for the show all year, the lads finally cement their lucky 37 as we finalise our squad of Locked In Lions. So knock back a couple of downers, put on your compression socks and talk shit to your flight attendant, this metal bird is taking to the skies and boy it is going to be a bumpy fucking ride. It is time for an all new Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMECODES: 00:00 - Start of the show 01:23 - The boys talk about Les Kiss getting the Wallabies job 07:31 - The boys talking about their first kisses 11:35 - Prof’s poem 12:58 - Introduce Sione Tuipulotu15:13 - Sione talks about his injury recovery 19:06 - Sione talks about his return to rugby 20:51 - Sione wants to fold Rob Leota on the Lions Tour 21:38 - Sione talks about playing rugby in Melbourne as a kid22:53 - Sione’s decision to move to Scotland 29:28 - Sione’s take on how many Scots will be in the Lions squad 31:38 - Sione’s culture shock moving to Scotland 33:54 - Sione talks about potentially playing for the Lions as an Australian 37:43 - who is the lippiest of the Wallabies 38:43 - Bench, start and drop 40:37 - Locked in Lions final selections 50:27 - The KOKO takeaways from the week of footy: KB’s return for the Force 53:13 - DRUA V REDS REVIEW 54:37 - BRUMBIES V WARATAHS REVIEW 58:40 - Ardies Savea and his current form 01:00:03 - WALLAROOS V FIJIANA REVIEW 01:01:33 - European Champions Cup Scores 01:06:49 - DEAR DREW: Swoop’s Eulogy 01:15:43 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake 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 info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The KOKO Show the boys regroup after a big ANZAC Weekend and they reflect on all the magnificent footy that was played in round 11 of the Superb Rugby, whilst also looking forward to the final five weeks of the season and predicting which team will come out on top. In a weekend where the Brumbies had a stumble, the Reds caught fire, the Savea brothers kicked ass and the Chiefs still reigned supreme, the lads had their work cut out for them, as they tried to make sense of this topsy turvy 2025 season. To round out this robust rugby recap the lads debuted a new segment called ‘The Transfer Tracker’, where the boys gave their immediate reactions and dissections to all of the big player moves both in Australian Rugby and around the world. That’s right the KOKO Crew is giving you a big old ‘RA RA’ wrap to fill up your Ozempic tainted tummies and of course, we always wash it down with a pint of our finest ice cold shit talk. Plus, Ladies and Gents that is not all, to add some much needed credibility to this rumbling bumbling poor excuse of a podcast, the lads enlisted the help of the best number 10 in Australia. No, it isn’t Noah Lolesio, nor is it Lawson Creighton and we couldn’t make Tommy Lynagh’s monetary deal, so in reflection we got what we got. Nonetheless please welcome the hairiest handler of balls in the business, it is the one and only Mr Ben Donaldson. Moreover, Benny takes us through why the Force are fighting for every inch in 2025, what he really thinks of Carlo Tizzano and how excited he is about hopefully taking on the British and Irish Lions this year. So sit back, relax, elevate your gout riddled feet, peel a couple of leftover choccy eggs and suck back on an ice cold Crown Lager. It is time to get fancy as f#*k and tune into an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.            TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show 03:44 - Intro to the episode 07:02 - KOKO Learnings from the weekend 13:15 - New Segment: The Transfer Tracker 18:27 - Rugby Roundup - The Savea brothers and the Moana win over the Drua 22:34 - The Reds defeating the Blues in style 28:50 - Ben Donaldson’s quick restart to Harry Potter 31:55 - Introduce Ben Donaldson 33:15 - Ben talks about the Force’s loss to the Chiefs34:07 - The boys have an issue with TMO intervention 36:43 - The Force’s set piece struggles 28:27 - Ben talks about the Force’s off the cuff identity 39:24 - Ben talks about KB’s return40:00 - Ben talks about why he is so hairy and his grooming habits 44:28 - Ben talks about the upcoming Lions Series 48:21 - Ben talks about Carlo Tizzano 50:07 - Bench, Start and Drop / Deserted Island 55:56 - The Boys have a look at the newest Wallaroos squad 58:11 - Crowd shoutout for help with our Locked In Lions 59:34 - Close of the show   BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.