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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| NZR 'owes' Australia after ABs-Boks tour agreement | 25 Mar 2025 | 01:02:01 | |
ANZAC Test aborted; O'Keefe's shocker; Ref mic needed
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| Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley joins the pod | 17 Mar 2025 | 01:03:42 | |
Behind SRP's flying start; future planning; fan engagement
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| Arise, Sir Len Flikitau | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:48:59 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran analyse Australia's drought-breaking win at Twickenham, lauding the collective team performance that was the best in recent memory; they isolate the players who showed the can be world class and heap praise on the incremental improvements the team has made; they laud Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's professional rugby debut and marvel at Marcus Smith's game for England, but question whether Steve Borthwick is missing Owen Farrell; before they wrap up the rest of the week 2 November internationals.
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| The Wallabies' habit that must change | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:54:11 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran jump across the Tasman to examine the New Zealand-Ireland series and Ian Foster's coaching security, before they break down England's win in Brisbane, the Wallabies' big problem under Dave Rennie and just how Australia might look for the third Test.
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| Bonus pod! How in the hell did the Wallabies win that? | 02 Jul 2022 | 00:15:43 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran deliver a rapid-fire reaction to the extraordinary scenes in Perth, where the Wallabies defeated England 30-28 in the first Test.
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| Series preview: Can the Wallabies FINALLY beat England? | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:38:30 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Gloucester lock Ed Slater to preview the Ella-Mobbs Cup, discussing the big inclusions and omissions in Eddie Jones' squad, if the Aussie coach's mental games have had their day, why Samu Kerevi holds the key for the Wallabies and why a series win is more important for Australia than England.
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| Has Rugby Australia blown up Super Rugby? | 22 Jun 2022 | 01:04:37 | |
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Lachie McCaffrey break down the bombshell comments from RA boss Hamish McLennan, pondering whether Australia really could go it alone, before running an eye over the Super Rugby and Premiership finals, Eddie Jones' England squad and Britt Mitchell is on to talk Wallaroos.
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| How was that not a penalty, Ben O'Keeffe? | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:50:45 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Super Rugby Pacific semis, asking how on earth the Brumbies didn't receive a late penalty against the Blues, before they review the Wallabies 35-man squad to face England and the hard-luck stories, and then look ahead to Beaudy vs. Richie.
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| Analysing the key QF moments & Our Wallaby 23s | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:50:29 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals, breaking down the big moments, discussing the yellow and red cards, and Leicester Fainga'anuku's forearm, before they then name their 23-man Wallabies squads and debate what's best for Harry Wilson.
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| A Super farce, but the finals are here! | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:56:50 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the final round of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the shock results and the Rebels' decision not to try and help the Force, discuss Pablo Matera's yellow card, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's non-selection and Australian recent Sevens success.
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| Come on down, Quade Cooper | 24 May 2022 | 00:42:58 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to news of James O'Connor's latest injury and what it means for the Wallabies, break down the Waratahs' win over the Highlanders, discuss the angry petition coming out of Canberra and analyse the ins and outs of the rebooted Australia A program.
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| A short-lived Australian resurgence? | 17 May 2022 | 00:48:05 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran answer your questions from social media, pick apart each Aussie team's performance in Round 13, and discuss Suliasi Vunivalu's mixed bag and whether it's a warning for other NRL players considering a switch.
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| Why the Brumbies are flying, and the Reds faltering | 10 May 2022 | 00:46:35 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran examine why the Brumbies are undefeated against Kiwi opposition and the Reds are 0-3; praise the Waratahs and look ahead to their "Fill the Hill" night at Leichhardt Oval; and discuss the imminent confirmation of Australia's World Cup bids.
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| How the Wallabies can beat England | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:48:05 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the All Blacks' thrilling win over England, analysing where it went wrong for the hosts, before they look ahead to the Wallabies' clash with the Auld Enemy; they discuss what needs to happen for Australia to win at Twickenham and if Samu Kerevi holds the key; before they turn their attention to the remainder of the week two November series action and heap praise on breakout New Zealand star Wallace Sititi.
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| At last! Aussies aim up in Super Rugby Pacific | 02 May 2022 | 00:43:08 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up what may prove a watershed moment for Super Rugby Pacific, after the Australian teams enjoyed success against Kiwi opposition and the competition saw an historic first home game for the Drua in Fiji.
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| Solving the Fraser McReight dilemma | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:33:57 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the inaugural Super Round, what they did and did not like, before they break down how the Wallabies can use the outstanding Fraser McReight and avoid him becoming another Liam Gill.
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| A Ballymore brouhaha & trans-Tasman trepidation | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:51:09 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the fiasco that engulfed Australian rugby following Brad Thorn's confirmation he would like to coach the Wallabies, identify why the Aussie teams might have more trans-Tasman success than 2021, before Britt Mitchell drops by to preview the Super W final.
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| Banks offer the stark reality for Aussie rugby | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:23:40 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss Tom Banks' massive contract offer in Japan, analysing its knock-on effects both for Rugby Australia and the Wallabies, and discuss Beauden Barrett's return and the wider uncertainty in the All Blacks backline.
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| Is JOC really the 'front-runner' as Wallabies 10? | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:32:40 | |
Christy Doran is back from the Gold Coast with all the news from inside Wallabies camp, before he and Sam Bruce debate the merits of the SCG Test against England and whether an NRL-style bunker could work for foul play.
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| Why Tom Banks deserved a red and a suspension | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:44:22 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dig deep into the weekend's red cards in Super Rugby Pacific, discuss the appointment of Simon Cron to the Western Force, and identify the troublesome Wallabies positions ahead of next week's training camp.
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| Is Eddie Jones on thin ice in England? | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:44:23 | |
The Telegraph's Charlie Morgan joins the gang to wrap up the Six Nations and the growing frustration with Eddie Jones' coaching, before Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Dave Rennie's 40-man training squad and ponder whether Taniela Tupou's cleanout is worthy of a suspension.
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| Dissecting Australian criticism from across the ditch | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:29:19 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific, discuss what Izaia Perese's re-signing means for the Waratahs and Wallabies, and dig deeper into the lashing Jeff Wilson and John Kirwan dished out to Australian rugby.
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| Will other NRL players follow Tuivasa-Sheck's lead? | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:40:10 | |
Sam Bruce & Christy Doran review Round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific, including Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's debut and Reesjan Pasitoa's development, analyse RA's updated overseas player policy, and pose the question whether locks are undervalued in Australian rugby.
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| A rugby world in flux as Beale deal is done | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:36:46 | |
We review the opening weekend of Super Rugby Pacific and nominate some eye-catching performers, discuss Kurtley Beale's return and Australia's fullback pecking order, and look at a global game in flux amid the Springboks Six Nations' bid.
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| The Suaalii effect is real -- off the field anyway | 30 Oct 2024 | 01:00:02 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return from a brief break to run an eye over the Wallabies' spring tour squad, analysing just where Australia's wins might come from up north; they break down Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's selection and discuss his immediate off-field impact; they look across some of the other key November fixtures including this weekend's clash between England and New Zealand; and then discuss a succession plan should Joe Schmidt decide not to continue with the Wallabies beyond next year's Lions series.
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| A chaotic build-up, but Super Rugby Pacific is here! | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:37:05 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are back with the first episode of season 2022, running the rule over Super Rugby Pacific and some talented young Aussie 10s, while also naming their bounce-back Wallabies and which breakout star of 2021 will go on with it.
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| That's a wrap! Cardiff drama and a Wallabies season review | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:42:16 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a dramatic Test in Cardiff, discuss the Wallabies progress in 2021, name their breakout players of the year and ponder what might unfold in 2022.
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| Wallabies mismanagement has come back to bite them | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:47:23 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' lacklustre defeat by England, the loss of Michael Hooper and mismanagement of the squad earlier in the tour, talk World Rugby's Award nominees and discuss the recently released Super Rugby Pacific draw.
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| Wallabies get the win, but Japan prove a point | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:32:48 | |
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Japan-based former Brumbies forward Lachie McCaffrey review the Wallabies' win in Oita, discuss the impact of Samu Kerevi's absence and the dominance of the Australian set-piece, before debating the merits of Rugby Championship inclusion for Japan.
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| Wrapping up the Rugby Championship & RA centralisation | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:47:28 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the closing round of the Rugby Championship, reflect on each team's progress, look ahead to the November Tests and discuss Rugby Australia's desire to achieve a centralised model.
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| Kerevi has changed the way the Wallabies play | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:32:12 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' 28-7 win over Argentina, analysing where they fell away after a strong start and the polish they're still searching for, before discussing the All Blacks' thrilling win over South Africa and the bad look of "Photo-gate".
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| 'Complete' Wallabies performance the best of Rennie era | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:43:45 | |
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Brittany Mitchell review the Wallabies' 30-17 win over the Springboks, analysing the key improvements from the Bledisloe series, who might replace the injured Tom Banks and what Sean McMahon can add to the pack moving forward.
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| Humble pie! Was that Quade's finest Test performance? | 13 Sep 2021 | 00:40:18 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' 28-26 win over the Springboks, analysing Quade Cooper's superb outing and what role he plays going forward, what was up with the Boks and the latest addition to the ever-growing Australian squad!
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| Hard to buy Rennie's positivity after Bledisloe III | 06 Sep 2021 | 00:30:43 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth, analysing where it again went wrong for the Wallabies and what changes should be made for the Springboks, as well as discussing Jordie Barrett's red card and the arrival of Akira Ioane.
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| Grievances settled? Super Rugby Pacific is a go, as is Bledisloe III | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:48:19 | |
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Liam Napier analyse a busy two weeks off the field, identifying the good and bad in Super Rugby Pacific and recapping the shambolic Bledisloe III negotiations, before previewing the Test in Perth.
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| A Wallabies report card as a northern adventure looms | 01 Oct 2024 | 01:07:30 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' Rugby Championship campaign, including the weekend's loss in Bledisloe II, handing out grades across the key markers; they then turn their attention to the looming spring tour, analysing who Joseph Suaali'i should tour with and where Tane Edmed might fit in; before they give their impressions of Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley and how the competition can better operate moving forward; they then wrap up a big Wallaroos win in WXV2.
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| Wallabies' growing pains and a Giteau law overhaul | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:49:27 | |
The ESPN Scrum Reset crew break down Bledisloe II, including where Australia's key issues lie, whether a yellow card should have been issued to the All Blacks earlier, and then discuss the ramifications of a potential Giteau Law overhaul.
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| Was Bledisloe I a step back for the Wallabies? | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:30:31 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Bledisloe opener, discussing where the Wallabies went wrong, pondering changes for game II and debating whether Brodie Retallick was lucky to avoid a yellow card.
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| Why Koroibete red wasn't all bad news for Wallabies | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:33:37 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' dramatic win in the third Test, break down Marika Koroibete's red card and what the victory means for Dave Rennie's group moving forward.
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| Wallabies reverted to Cheika approach in Melbourne | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:26:12 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the second Test between Australia and France, analysing the Wallabies' breakdown deficiencies, where the French had success and what Dave Rennie must fix before the third Test in Brisbane.
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| Is the Tongan Thor destined for life as an impact player? | 09 Jul 2021 | 00:23:54 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' first Test against France, analysing the performances of the halves, Taniela Tupou's role moving forward and whether the same starting XV should be retained for Melbourne.
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| How quickly can Darren Coleman turn the Waratahs around? | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:51:43 | |
It's a jam-packed pod this week as the team breaks down Darren Coleman's impending ascension to the Waratahs job, updates the latest news out of Wallabies camp and looks at the OIympic hopes of the Aussie Sevens.
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| Breaking down the Wallabies squad for France | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:50:11 | |
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Jim Tucker discuss the ins and outs of Dave Rennie's 38-man squad, review the Australian fortunes in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman and find a winner from Saturday's decider.
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| What should Rugby Australia do in 2022? | 01 Jun 2021 | 00:47:20 | |
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and former Brumbies back-rower Locky McCaffrey review the Reds' drought-breaking Trans-Tasman win for Australia, look ahead to 2022 and what is the best tournament structure, and also name their Wallabies teams to face France.
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| How bad will Super Rugby TT get for the Aussies? | 19 May 2021 | 00:36:49 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Liam Napier from New Zealand, the trio discussing a winless Round 1 of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman for Australia, why the Brumbies can buck the trend in the coming weeks, and they also dig deep into New Zealand Rugby's ongoing dispute over private equity investment.
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| How much does the loss of Paisami hurt the Reds? | 06 May 2021 | 00:42:50 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Jimmy Tucker to preview both Super Rugby finals, analysing the loss of Hunter Paisami, how the Brumbies might look to attack the Reds, if the Chiefs are any chance across the ditch and whether the Wallabies should activate the updated Giteau Law.
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| Why Schmidt's Wallabies glass has 'no water' | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:44:47 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Saturday's Bledisloe thriller in Sydney, reacting to Joe Schmidt's 'no water in the glass' comments regarding his side's progress -- or lack thereof -- they look ahead to Wellington and what changes might be made, also gazing further ahead to the spring tour; they then turn their attention to the Pumas' upset win over the Springboks and their growth under new coach Felipe Contepomi.
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| Could James O'Connor be a Wallabies captain? | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:56:05 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by former Brumbies back-rower Lachie McCaffrey to review another Reds-Brumbies classic, analyse the Rebels woes and whether Dave Wessels' time might be up, and discuss whether James O'Connor could potentially lead the Wallabies this year.
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| Where was the Waratahs' succession planning? | 30 Mar 2021 | 00:39:25 | |
Who should the Waratahs look to as they start the search for a new coach, and what's to be made of the big omissions at hooker from Dave Rennie's Wallabies squad?
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| Are the Reds now in the box seat for Super Rugby AU? | 17 Mar 2021 | 00:32:37 | |
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Jim Tucker to review the Reds-Brumbies classic, look at some Wallabies risers and sliders, and provide an update on the upcoming France series.
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