Lunchtime recording times, what luxury!

Nick W and Natho go rapid fire as the Wallabies announce their squad for the upcoming match against Los Pumas in La Plata, and give their preview as Joe Schmidt's men look to snap an eight match losing streak.

They also discuss the latest news around David Nucifora's departure from Aussie rugby. 

WARNING: Barely any swearing here. Sorry folks, feels out of character. 

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The Wallabies are prepping for their tour of Argentina, following an ugly loss to the Boks in Perth. Nick W, Nick H and Natho dissect the squad heading over, plus:

• Drama in the All Black camp
• New signings in Aussie rugby
• Foote going home

WARNING: we swear a lot on the podcast. 

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Super Rugby Quarter-finals, The Aussie Sevens triumph in Madrid, and Joe Schmidt commencing his preparations for Wales and Georgia - there is a lot going on in Aussie rugby right now.

Nick W and Natho come together to discuss all of the above - and tackle a nagging fear that Natho is dealing with!

WARNING: occasional coarse language and inappropriate NRC-themed innuendo.

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The axe has finally fallen on the Melbourne Rebels, with Rugby Australia officially announcing their club will not participate in Super Rugby Pacific after 2025.

The Two Nicks, Natho and Dylan sit down to answer key questions from today's events:

• What exactly happened?
• What happens from here?
• What will be the impact on Victorian Rugby?
• Is this the end for the Melbourne Rebels, and what are their options?

WARNING: few swear words. Some boys just lost their club, it's understandable. 

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After a will-they won't-they saga all season, the Waratahs have decided to let Darren Coleman go. The boys are here to discuss all in this FLASH pod!

• But was it a good decision?
• Why do the Waratahs seem to change but get no better?
• How come the state with the biggest population and the most rugby players in Oz is perpetually disappointing, like pesto pasta writ large and in an out-of-form Super Rugby form?

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This week the two Nicks and Nathan chat the closing rounds of Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos, and team cohesion. We also put together a timeline detailing what we think the next three weeks will look like

Chats include:

• Which player would you bring in to save the Waratahs?
• Team cohesion and the Western Force
• Who can ACTUALLY make finals?

WARNING: swearing and a wee bit of innuendo. Ya get it. 

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The Dropped Kick-Off returns for another week, and this time we're joined by a Pirate, an Owl and a Brumby in Jack Debreczeni!

Nick and Josh sit down to chew the fat with Jack on the Canes victory, learnings from big losses, working with the wider squad, how crucial a clear club identity is, the Lord's favourite beer, and more. 

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Think the name is unhinged? Wait until we start talking!

The two Nicks and Nathan are back to review a pivotal upcoming round in Super Rugby Pacific, plus discuss the Grand Final of Super Rugby Women's.

WARNING: Coarse language and adult themes.

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The boys are back in town! The boys being the Tahs and the town being good ol' Syd-da-ney.

Nick, Nathan and Josh are here to talk about the Tahs, Reds, Rebels and more.

• How good are the Tahs?
• Will Swinton ever see red?
• What's up with the Reds?
• McReight or McWrong - whats with these judiciary decisions?
• The Rebels are looking good aren't they!
• Should Debreczeni start for the Wallabies? (red hot I know)
• and should the Waratahs Women swap with the Mens?

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The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC!

This is the 3rd of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Bryan Habana.

Listen to our other pods with Brian O'Driscoll and Nolli Waterman below:
Brian O'Driscoll - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-brian-odriscoll-hsbc-hong-sevens 
Nolli Waterman - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-danielle-nolli-waterman-hsbc-hong-kong 

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The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC!

This is the 2nd of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Nolli Waterman.

Listen to our other pods with Brian O'Driscoll and Bryan Habana below:
Brian O'Driscoll - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-brian-odriscoll-hsbc-hong-sevens 
Bryan Habana - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-bryan-habana-hsbc-hong-kong-sevens 

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The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC!

This is the 1st of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Brian O'Driscoll.

Listen to our other pods with Nolli Waterman and Bryan Habana below:
Nolli Waterman - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-danielle-nolli-waterman-hsbc-hong-kong 
Bryan Habana - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-bryan-habana-hsbc-hong-kong-sevens 

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We're rawdogging this one straight from Western Australian Wifi.

Nick (the handsome one), Nathan and Andy talk through the squad for the second test against South Africa in Perth.

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Happy Easter folks!

Nick W and Natho come together to chat about this upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Women's, and who would win in a run-it-straight challenge.

WARNING: occasional swear word here and there. 

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The battle of the Creightons looms this weekend! 

Nick W and Natho are back on to chat about the upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, plus dive into the news of the re-signing of Max Jorgensen to Australian rugby and Hoops set to finally debut in Sevens rugby!

WARNING: Swear to god, if you pull us up for our language...

Episode Code: 5.8

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Our (delayed) Super Rugby Women's podcast is here. Nick W and Nathan jump in to review round one, see where all teams are at, and give their predictions for this upcoming weekend! 

WARNING: barely any swearing. Sorry guys

Episode Code: 5.7

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The two Nicks and Natho return for their thoughts on Super Rugby Pacific five weeks in, and give their grades to each Australian side. We also discuss:

• Lions tickets
• Latest Rebels news
• Law changes

WARNING: a few swears be had. Sticks and stones hurt, shits and fucks shouldn't in easy chats like this. 

Episode Code: 5.6

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We're waiting until the last possible minute to drop our episode this week, and we're back to the OG crew from 2018!

The Two Nicks come together to chew the fat on hot topics, classic GAGR style. They include:

• Super Round 
• The $2.6 million blowout
• The 23 Wallabies recommendations
• Previewing Round Three

WARNING: A few coarse words are muttered. If you find s**ts and f**ks offensive, this is not the show for you obviously. 

Episode Code: 5.5

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It's that time of the year where instead of celebrating what should be a fun signature weekend, all rugby podcasters come together to offer their alternatives to Super Round in Melbourne!

Nick W, Nick H and Natho sit down to dissect the first weekend of Super Rugby, and preview the much publicised Super Round. 

WARNING: words may be coarse in nature uponeth this audio podcast. Forgiveth us, for we uth do notuth haveth good grammareth!

Episode Code: 5.4

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A Dropped Kick-Off favourite returns for his yearly appearance on the show, as Nick W and Natho chat with the Wests very own Graham Cooper on the state of all things with the whistle in 2024.

Among their chat includes:

• The new tackle laws
• The Whistleblowers documentary
• RWC2023 and the fallout online

WARNING: the language be coarsing sometimes. We're an after dark pod, it would be weird if we didn't swear. 

Episode Code: 5.3

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Super Rugby preseason is over! 

Nathan and Nick W come together to talk about the Wallabies documentary, and preview the games the best way we know how: using Super Rugby's dodgy tipping % predictions! 

WARNING: There is a bit of swearing. We're the self-appointed after-dark podcast of The Roar and Rugby.com.au. 

Episode Code: 5.2

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Dust off your dodgy internet and spicy hot takes, the Dropped Kick-Off is back for another year.

Nick W, Josh and Natho are joined by our Victorian rep Dylan Langes to chat the latest news, the Wallabies new coaching appointments, trials... and the whole situation unfolding at the Melbourne Rebels.

WARNING: couple of s&^%s and f@#%s cause stuff is depressing in Melbourne right now.

Key Topics:

• Joe Schmidt appointed as Wallabies coach
• The Melbourne Rebels up creek without a paddle

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Also, we're launching a new segment for the show this year, if you are in clubland we want to hear from you. Enough talking about 'grassroots', what does the grassroots think themselves?

Josh and Nick W will be leading 'Clubhouse Chat', where we get the low down from clubs on the state of the game, and what they need. 

Email us at thedroppedkickoff@gmail.com. 

Episode Code: 5.1

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Happy Christmas everyone. We're signing off 2023 with a full length remix of our (now defunct) intro music, complete with a guest feature from the one and only Eddie Jones, a man who definitely finished 2023 in a happier and more satisfied place.

WARNING: no swear words at all. The kids can listen to this one, wherever and whenever. Put it on for their graduation. Put it on for mood music. Do what you gotta do!

Music Credit: Upbeat Funk

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We feel culpable. The Aussie Mens 7s must be avid listeners, took our advice too literally and decide to drop the ball against the Fijians.

Ah well, the Olympics are only ever four years.

Today Nick and Nathan talk about:

• Olympics misery
• Our favourite Olympic sports
• Best players
• The Rugby Championship Squad

and, in a special announcement, Nick interviews his boss, sports administator Carolyn Campbell. Carolyn has run several sports organisations, from Volleyball Australia, to Netball NSW and NSW Rugby League. 

Carolyn and Nick talk grassroots, difficulties and challenges special to sports administration and community organisations, and much more.

Have a listen!

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EMERGENCY BROADCAST!

Nick W and Natho come off their holidays to talk about the latest in Aussie rugby, cause absolutely nothing at all has happened. Definitely nothing. Among the nothingness includes:

• Hamish leaving
• Eddie leaving
• what the hell does our game look like
• what stupid shit will happen in the next three weeks. 

WARNING: Swearing. Ya get it. 

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Well, there's only two left. Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR's very own Yowie in (most likely) our final pod of the year to preview the Rugby World Cup Grand Final, including:

• Thoughts on the Finals series
• Reviewing the semis
• Who do will think will lift Bill this weekend?
• What next for Aussie fans?

WARNING: A couple of shits and fucks are said lol sorry

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The Wallabies might be out, but the fun doesn't stop there. Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR writer Happyman to review the last round of the #RWC2023 pool stages, preview the 2023 Quarter Finals, plus chat a little closer to home with news of centralisation afoot, and the first of a new series of 'Eddie Watch', where we discuss what the hell is happening with Eddie now.

WARNING: We're all angry atm, just let the boys swear. 

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Dropped Kick-Off cracks the century! Nick, Natho and Kiwi Aussie Rugby Lover chat the make up of other teams in Rugby World Cup 2023, with a special focus on where the hell the All Blacks sit right now.

WARNING: a few naughty words. 

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The Wallabies World Cup pool games are over as they got the jump done against Portugal, winning 34-14. As we sweat on the result of the final match between the Flying Fijians and Os Lobos, Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR stalwart KARL (Kiwi Aussie Rugby Lover) to discuss the Portugal match, the potential outcomes from this coming weekend, and the ugly fallout that awaits Australian rugby upon the squad's return home. 

WARNING: we swear, as usual. At this point if you have an issue, it's clearly on you. 

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When you've been knocked down and out, what do you do? You pick yourself up.

On Australian rugby's darkest day, Nick W and Natho come together to discuss the Wallabies loss to Wales and forthcoming departure from the World Cup. 

We are joined by GAGR legend and writer of the Chewsday Chew, Nutta, for an impassioned call to arms in this moment, right here. This one is for the long suffering Aussie rugby fan.

WARNING: we swear a bit. We've earnt it. 

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What the hell was that?

Join Nick, Nick and Nathan as they unpack Eddie's Datsun (apparently it goes 300 hectares on a single tank of kerosene) to figure out the why, how, what, huh and hmm of the Fiji game.

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The Wallabies have a massive Fiji-shaped challenge in front of them this weekend, in a critical match of their 2023 Rugby World Cup Campaign. Nick W and Natho are joined by GAGR El Presidente Hoss to discuss where the Wallabies sit, including:

• Their performance against Georgia
• What should they change for #AUSvFIJ
• Where the game will be won and lost
• Predictions

WARNING: it's #HossOnThePod. Enter at your own risk. 

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The opening weekend of #RWC2023 is done and dusted, so who better to bring on than #HossOnThePod!

Nick W, Natho and the new head of GAGR Hoss sit down to chat all the international and non-Wallabies results across the weekend of rugby, including:

• Favourite moments from the weekend
• Who we think are favourites 
• Our single biggest WTF moments
• preview next weekend

WARNING: it's #HossOnThePod. If you don't expect a bunch of shits and fucks that's on you at this point. 

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It's World Cup week... finally! With travel logistics out of the way, big important man Nathan Williamson speaks from on Lyon as he is joined by less important Nick H and Nick W to lay down the ultimate predictions for the World Cup, including:

• Our final thoughts on the Wallabies vs. France
• The pool placements across the whole competition
• Our finals predictors
• ...and how cruel it is we've been denied the first three-way red card! 

Tune in! Let us know what you think.

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The July Internationals comes to a close, as the Wallabies start the Joe Schmidt-era with three on the trot.

Nick W, Natho and Andy come together to review the final weekend of the mid-year tests, discuss what worked... and more importantly, where we ACTUALLY sit going into the Rugby Championship.

WARNING: Oops, we swore again. We're doing everything we can to stop us. 

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Fancy one of the most idiosyncratic rugby coaches picking a random Rugby World Cup squad.

Nick and Natho pick apart the picks and discuss:

• Why one flyhalf?
• Donaldson? Jorgensen? Kemeny? Skelton as captain?
• Where's Holloway, Lonergan and Lolesio AND Tolu?

Tune in! Let us know what you think.

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We lost a game in New Zealand again but it's ok - it was a moral victory and it doesn't really count.

Who cares about New Zealand anyway? We're looking at France. Here we come babyyy and along for the ride are Nick, Nick, and Natho. Jump into this pod to hear us discuss:

• The game (that didn't exist/doesn't matter)
• The likely squad EJ will pick for the World Cup
• Other World Cup warm up games and why our pool is suddenly looking competitive.

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The Bledisloe Cup is gone for another year, but is all lost? Nick W, Natho and Josh sit down to review the All Blacks triumph in Melbourne, and where to next for the Wallabies.

WARNING: coarse language and way too many themes. 

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The Wallabies played one of the worst, most demotivating, lifesapping games on the weekend...but somehow almost won.

This week, come commiserate with us - and let us know what happy rugby memories you have.

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It's a new season upon us! For the Wallabies, it couldn't have started worse. Nick H, Nick W and Natho sit down to dissect the first test of the Eddie era, including:

• What went wrong against South Africa
• What next for Argentina
• The Junior Wallabies
• The Wallaroos and the Pacific Four
• The Telegraph World Cup Predictor

WARNING: coarse language

The Telegraph Rugby World Cup Predictor: LINK HERE

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Super Rugby Pacific has come to an end, with the Crusaders winning their 306th title again. Yawn. Nick W, Nick H and Natho jump on their final pod before we dive into the international season and World Cup, where we talk:

• The Wallabies RWC squad
• Junior Wallabies
• Wallaroos Pacific Four Series
• Super Rugby Pacific wrap up
• Should we have a Super Rugby draft?

Couple of swears here and there.

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Yep, we're dropping another podcast on unsuspecting listeners in the description, and this one is all about year end lists.

In line with all the other rugby pods, Nick H, Nick W and Natho sit down to talk about their standout players from Super Rugby Pacific. But once we saw Stephen Jones' mental Dream XV, we decided to go the other way and create a Nightmare XV designed to annoy EVERYONE as much as possible. 

WARNING: Strong coarse language

• Stephen Jones' "Dream XV": https://twitter.com/TimesSport/status/1665052707076423681
• Our Nightmare XV: https://greenandgoldrugby.com/the-dropped-kick-off-87-the-nightmare-xv/

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Super Rugby Pacific nears it's end, and with it our finals chances as all teams bar the Brumbies sustained heavily losses in the final round. Nick H, Nick W and Natho chat the latest, including:

• The latest player movements
• Finals predictions
• Penney going to the Crusaders
• Phil Waugh being announced as RA's CEO

WARNING: Bit of a sweary one.

Nick's article: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/07/dear-phil-dont-stuff-it-up-an-open-letter-to-ras-new-ceo-and-the-three-priorities-he-must-tackle-straight-away/

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It's almost finals time, which means we will talk about the teams that almost might get into the finals.

On this episode of the Dropped Kick-Off we discuss:

• The Aussie teams over the past two weeks
• What's ahead for the next round
• The permutations of that final round vis a vis the playoffs
• The Junior Wallabies

Tune in! This is a good one

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As the sun sets on one rugby scribe's career, the sun rises on another, more important rugby scribe's career - yes that's right, Nick Wasiliev has a Big Job at a Big Media Company covering little ol rugby.

Everything else in this podcast is extraneous, but if you'd like to know we discuss:

• The Reds big win
• How the end of the season is looking for the rest of the teams
• The Wallaroos v Fijiana
• The sevens

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You're getting a few specials from The Dropped Kick-Off boys this week!

Before we dive into the Wallabies-Georgia result, Natho takes over hosting duties this week to preview Paris 2024's Olympic Sevens, and Australia's chances of bringing home gold, joined by RugbyPass' own Finn Morton. 

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Our final Super Rugby special is here, and it's a good one! Nick W flies solo this week and welcomes back to the pod NSW Waratahs Head Coach Darren Coleman. They discuss: 

• His vision and identity for the Tahs
• His learnings from the first half of #SuperRugbyPacific
• The Highlanders win and his goals for the remainder of the year
• Preview the upcoming Reds clash

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After one of the best weekends of rugby we witnessed in a long time, only one game of Super W remains for 2023. Nick W and Natho come together to talk about the end of a breakout season for the comp, including:

• What games stood out in Rds. 4-5
• The semi-finals at Concord Oval
• The record crowd for England vs. France
• Grand Final Preview – Reds vs. Drua

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The lads were planning a short and sharp pod, and then Marinos decided to resign! Nick H, Nick W and Natho come together to chat the latest in Aussie Rugby, including:

• Who should be the next CEO at RA
• Is Super Rugby Pacific working?
• Predictions for the next few weeks

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The Brumbies are set to begin their run home against the Hurricanes this weekend. Nick W sits down this week with the Lord himself, Laurie Fisher. They discuss:

• How overhauling training generated success
• The importance of club identity
• Where the Brumbies can still improve
• Why the Bucket Hat is the best hat

*NOTE: this was recorded just before Laurie announced his retirement from fulltime coaching at the end of the 2023 season. Read more about that here: https://www.rugby.com.au/news/brumbies-icon-fisher-to-retire-from-fulltime-coaching-2023423 

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