An Australian argument that’s been ongoing for decades, which Aussie sports code is actually best? Well Kayo Sports is set to finally put an answer to the question.
A new reality tv series is on its way to Kayo Sports that is set to feature some of the current sporting greats across the country. Some of the very best from the AFL, NRL, and Rugby Union will face off in a series that asks the question on which sport is best. Rivals, is an eight-episode sporting series that will challenge a team of athletes representing all three codes. Each team is made up of four players from their sporting code and all include two men and two women.
The series is set and filmed on Hamilton Island and will be co-hosted by Fox League’s Lara Pitt and Fox Footy’s Jack Riewoldt.
“There really is no bigger competition between these three codes… Every fan, every media outlet will have a different opinion on which code is going to be the best, but Rivals the show itself finally provides the ammo to settle the score… To deliver world first sports shows you need to bring in the experts and the Australian Institute of Sport were tapped as the show’s high-performance partner… Basically we ascertain which traits make up the pinnacle of elite performance across every sport… The AIS then compiled a series of science-backed performance tests to create our Rivals performance index.” – Lara Pitt
“They were representing their codes and the most important fact is they are representing the fan bases of their beloved codes and sports… So is it repeat endurance and aerial skill of Aussie rules that will shine? The endless cardio and accuracy at pace. Or the raw power, speed and collision mastery of rugby league? And where does rugby union sit when it comes to versatility, skill range and the physical demands? What you’re going to see across eight incredible episodes, Rivals will pitt our top athletes of our footy codes against each other in a wide range of performance tests as done by the AIS… Covering everything from speed, power, strength, endurance, co-ordination and most importantly the mental resilience. And it was hot on Hamilton Island.” – Jack Riewoldt
The three teams representing each code have indeed already been announced. Team Rugby Union (Orange) is made up of; Harry Wilson (c), Ash Masters, Joseph Suaalii, and Desiree Miller.
Team Rugby League (Green) is made up of; Ali Brigginshaw (c), Josh Addo-Carr, Jamie Chapman, and Reece Walsh.
Team Aussie Rules (Pink) is made up of; Scott Pendlebury (c), Matilda Scholz, Will Ashcroft, and Monique Conti.
The series is set to be an explosive look into the differing worlds of all these sports. Which of these sports demands the strongest players? Which of them breeds the fastest? But overall, which of them is best! You can watch the trailer for the series below!
Which team do you think will reign supreme? When this is all done and dusted can we get a version of this where we have Baseballers, Hockey Players and Cricket Players face off as well?
Rivals, releases exclusively on Kayo Sports and premieres in just a few weeks on March 1st.
