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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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It's just me and KARL this week, with Happyman unavailable. We have a chat about the four games played in the RC so far, then discuss how we think the All Black and Wallaby tours will go, and finish off with a lively discussion about the high contact law. We manage to do that in just under 55 minutes for those timing us. 

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Happyman, KARL, and Sully discuss Joe Schmidt's second test team against Wales and run you through the All Black and England match and have a quick chat about South Africa v Ireland.

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The international season is back, and with it a new season of the Dropped Kick-Off!

Like the corridors of RA, the Queenslanders are everywhere!

Nick W and Natho welcome a new addition to the team, our Queensland correspondent, Andrew Handyside to the line up to discuss the Wallabies first match under Joe Schmidt, plus the Wallaroos and a tonne more.

WARNING: coarse language and adult themes. It's three boys in a pod, what do you expect?

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Happyman, and Sully discuss Joe Schmidt's first test team and run you through the absolute smorgasbord of international rugby played around the globe this weekend.

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Happyman, KARL and Sully discuss Joe Schmidt's Wallaby squad and select their players in each position and then talk about players diving, Eddie's new team losing, the sad news of the untimely death of Connor Garden-Bachop and our "love" for one player in particular.

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Another of Super Rugby done and dusted, with the Blues taking the chocolates.

The Two Nicks and Natho come together to preview the 2024 International Season and discuss the first Wallabies squad of the season - and what stands out to us.

WARNING: guess why?

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Happyman, KARL and Sully discuss the teams for the Blues v Chiefs Grand final and then talk through the five Aussie teams and give our report cards for the season.

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Happyman, KARL and Sully discuss the teams for the finals between the Blues and the brumbies and the Hurricanes and the Chiefs this weekend and then talk about their favourite referees in shouting at clouds.

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Week one of the finals done and dusted and zero surprises. All the home teams get it will and truely done. Its a sad farewell to The Rebels and the Brumbies are the only Aussie team left in the comp

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Come to Hong Kong for the rugby and sightseeing. Stay for the quality kebabs.

With Super Rugby semis just around the corner, the two Nicks and Natho sit down to for a special episode of The Dropped Kick-Off, chewing the fat on the quarter-finals and the semis.

Nick H and Natho sit down for a very special chat with Aussie rugby podcast royalty in Kick Offs and Kick Ons' own Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell and James 'The Professor' Rochford about their thoughts on the Wallabies, Super Rugby and their adventures in Hong Kong - plus discuss plans for an Aussie rugby podcast Mad Monday.

WARNING: a few naughty words. We're 121 episodes deep, you clearly know that. 

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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 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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It's finals time and we are firming rooting for all the Aussie teams. We pick the bones of the rebels & have a look at the ins and outs of Aussie Joes first Wallabies picks.  

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Welcome to G&GR’s Talking Team’s podcast for the Super Rugby Quarter Finals. With Happyman, KARL and RAWL we look at the teams, who’s playing and discuss where we think the game will end up.

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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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All the Team news for Round 15

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Last night I had the opportunity to sit down with the fabulous and engaging former Brumby and current Waratahs tight head, Tom Ross. Tom talks about how he escaped the barren wastelands of the ACT and signed with the Tahs in November 2023. He reflects on a fair prop education while down south with one or two reasonable prop mentors and some useful coaches as well.

2024 saw Tom in the Tahs starting XV before he too succumbed to the Tahs curse, doing his MCL five minutes into the match against the Chiefs, but battled it out till halftime. Tom is on the recovery trail and we discuss all things rugby. From his rugby trajectory, to how to help Sonny-Bill Williams evolve as a commentator and everything else in between.

Special thanks to the Waratah media team for the opportunity and also to Tom. 'Tross' (must be short for Albatross) was a terrific guest and ''much better than Julian Heaven'' (Tom's words). We talked Brumbies rugby, coaches, life at the Tahs and a whole lot more. Sit down, pour yourself a refreshing beverage and enjoy.

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This week we talk about the Super Rugby foul play reporting system, the benefits of taking easy points and respect for referees, as well as all the player movements in this weeks games.

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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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To kick off this new series, our first guest has been a revelation at the Tahs this year. Starting the year on a 'training contract', injuries to other players coupled with his own rising form saw him demand a spot on the pine and then quickly into the starting team. Currently recovering from a shoulder injury, we welcome NSW Waratahs hooker, Julian Heaven.

Special thanks to the Simon at Waratah Media for his co-operation and support. And of course to 'The Axe' himself, who as you'll hear is not just a cracking person, but also a young rugby player, working multiple jobs all in the pursuit of his rugby goals.

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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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Happyman, Keith and Sully talk about big hits, The Wallaroos team, the replacement laws, The Blues v Hurricanes game, all the player movements for round 13 of Super Rugby and much more

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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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On a special episode of TRRC we're joined by Brett and Harry from The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. We ask the big questions facing Australian Rugby and unpack how the rest of the Super Rugby season will play out. 

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Join Happy, KARL and Sully as they discuss their highlights of the action in round 11. They take you through the ins and outs of all the teams in round 12. And finally, they do their best impressions of old men in the “Shouting at Clouds” segment.

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Welcome back to another massive episode of The Rugby Report Card. The Reds! How bloody good were they!? We'll unpack a famous victory over the Saders in Christchurch. The Tahs were predictably terrible in Wellington and the ins and outs of Aus Rugby, the Stocks are looking low.......

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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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Join Happy, Keith and Sully as they discuss their highlights of the action in round 10. They take you through the ins and outs of all the teams in round 11. And finally, they do their best impressions of old men in the "Shouting at Clouds" segment, where Keith excels.

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The boys get stuck in and give all the super teams an honest but fair grade as to how their respective seasons are tracking. We talk junkyard dogs and who is standing up for Wallaby selection. 

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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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Important news! You can now follow TRRC through our very own channels. On Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Please like, subscribe and hit he bell to keep listening to us and trying to make Australian Rugby great again! 

This week we go through an all time win for the Force and ask wha the hell happened to the Bumbies over in New Zealand!  

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Join Happy, KARL and Sully as they discuss their highlights of the action in round 9. They take you through the ins and outs of all the teams in round 10. Sully picks KARL's brain about the knock on rule. And finally, they do their best impressions of old men in the “Shouting at Clouds” segment.

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We go through all your twitter questions and answer the burning questions on the tip of everyones tongues about all things Aus rugby. 

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Now that the entrée June Tests are out of the way we get to the main course - The Rugby Championship.

KARL and Happyman are joined by the guys from The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast, Brett McKay & Harry Jones to provide real insight into the squad and how we think the teams will finish and generally have a great chat.

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We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

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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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This week Happyman, KARL, and Sully take you through the round nine teams, Sully has a rant about long advantages, while KARL bemoans the lack of skills shown by some players in "shouting at clouds".

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Tonight Happy is joined by Reds & Wallabies Fan and Hoss to preview all things rugby around Round 8 of SRP & Round 4 of SRW. Get all the team news, tips and tantrums from the team on this week's episode.

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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.

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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.

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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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Join Happy, Hoss, and Sully as they discuss their highlights of the action in round 6. Then they take you through the ins and outs of all the teams in round 7. And finally, they do their best impressions of old men in the "Shouting at Clouds" segment.

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Another disappointing Tahs performance, the Bumbies roll the Reds at home and the Wallabies coaching staff comes together.   

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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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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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Karl and Yowie join Sully on this week's edition of GAGR's Talking Team's. We discuss this week's team changes for round six of Super Rugby and have a Shout at Clouds to finish off.

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This weeks ep we chat all things spicy! The Tahs fall just short (again), The Bumbies do a number of Pacifica and The Force get the win no Aussie fans wanted 

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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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