Episodes
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An inexcusable Wallabies debacle
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into Australia's disgraceful showing against England, pondering how they could be so bad when they had been together for weeks, and it was England who were playing the first game of their season. They analyse just what is going wrong with the Wallabies' defence…
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Wallabies squad bungle, England preview & CBA stalemate
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return to break down all the big issues on, and off the field in Australian rugby. They break down the Wallabies' Nations Championship squad, the poor management that saw Hunter Paisami's late withdrawal and the resulting Kurtley Beale callup, before then looking ahead...
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Hey, Wallabies, time to try something new!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into Bledisloe II, won by the All Blacks 43-21. They lament the poor skill execution and decision-making from the Wallabies inside the first quarter, before marvelling at the All Blacks' first-half try-scoring blitz. They then turn their attention to Australia's...
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Bledisloe black-out: Can Wallabies respond in Sydney?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on some misplaced optimism as they pick apart the All Blacks crushing victory in Bledisloe I. They look at where it went wrong for the Wallabies -- including one key moment after halftime -- how New Zealand turned their Springboks blueprint against them, and...
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Bledisloe I: The Bok blueprint the Wallabies must adopt
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran preview Bledisloe I, including news that Len Ikitau is firming to take his place in the Wallabies backline, albeit in a rejigged midfield pairing. They ponder the Springboks' series win over New Zealand and what lessons Australia can take from it, and then discuss some...
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Wallabies upset Boks, TMO upsets the rugby world!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down one of the most extraordinary Test matches ever seen, with Australia defeating South Africa 42-38. They analyse some sparkling Wallabies play, ponder the Springboks' much-changed lineup, but not before they tear shreds off the TMO shambles for which the game...
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Does the bell toll for Super Rugby?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss a seismic period for New Zealand and Australian rugby, as further reports emerge about a potential move away from Super Rugby by the Kiwis. They address the looming rugby summit in New Zealand, Australia's CBA negotiations and how the game in this part of the...
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Petaia, HMP and the Boks rule Baltimore
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the fourth and final Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test in Baltimore, which saw the Springboks round out a 3-1 series win over the All Blacks. They laud South Africa's depth and the longevity of some of their outstanding veterans, and ponder whether Rassie Erasmus...
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Grading Les Kiss' first Wallabies block
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' tour of Argentina, giving Les Kiss a grading for his first four Tests in charge. They review the 28-draw in Mendoza, debating whether the series win should be looked through a glass half-full or half-empty lens; lament Carter Gordon's latest…
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Apology pod! Can Wallabies win five in a row?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran front up after their main podcast suffered irreparable IT issues, offering up an apology for the lack of content earlier in the week. But then they look ahead to Australia's second Test with the Pumas, discuss the team changes and growing depth, before dropping their...
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Bad bad Boks as training wheels come off for Kiss
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the All Blacks' stunning win in Johannesburg, lauding several individual performances as the wheels came off for the Springboks. They then turn their attention to the Wallabies' two-Test tour of Argentina and why it will be a huge step up for Les Kiss; they...
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Cheikmate for Tahs? Trey stays!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are feeling warm and fuzzy after news of Treyvon Pritchard's contract extension with the Reds and Rugby Australia. They analyse that deal and what it means for the game, before diving into the news that Michael Cheika has all but signed on for a Waratahs return. They...
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An Osaka escape & the Waratahs rabble
Sam Bruce returns from leave to rejoin Christy Doran at the desk, the duo first analysing the Wallabies narrow win in Osaka. They they look ahead to the second Test in Townsville, pondering what changes Les Kiss should make. They then switch focus to the ongoing uncertainty at the Waratahs, while...
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Championship-winning heroes return
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran sit down to discuss the worst kept secret in Australian rugby, the return of Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps to the Waratahs, the side's pursuit of a new coach and whether that could be Michael Cheika, before they breakdown Les Kiss's first Wallabies side to take...
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Kiss brings in unwanted man
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran sit down for a special edition as they breakdown Les Kiss's first ever Wallabies squad as coach, discussing the build of the group, the not-so-surprising recall of a haulking lock, the introduction of a Reds centre and look at what Kiss had to say at his first...
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Farewell Joe, welcome to the hot seat Les
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran say farewell to Joe Schmidt as they analyse his legacy with the Wallabies and determine whether his tenure was a success, they heap praise on the Wallabies' big win over Italy, and look at the changes Les Kiss might make, before they discuss the All Blacks' win...
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Wallabies' ultimate capitulation leaves us questioning Joe Schmidt's legacy
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran dissect the Wallabies' loss to France, including their worrying capitulation, before they discuss what legacy Joe Schmidt will leave behind and who he might turn to in Perth, they look at Will Jordan's incredible record-breaking feat over Italy, and admonish…
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Heartbreak in Sydney as Nations Championship makes its mark
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran gush about the opening weekend of the Nations Championship, they discuss what went right for the Wallabies and what went wrong, debate if they'd make changes to for this week's line-up, analyse the incredible All Blacks-France Test and what Les Bleus could…
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Schmidt turns to forgotten Wallaby + Rennie goes all in on Love
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran are back ahead of the Nations Championship opener discussing Joe Schmidt's selection calls, including the end to Jock Campbell's 1316-day exile, while Dave Rennie has named his maiden All Blacks line-up with a big ommission.
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Wallabies in camp + Dave Rennie's first squad!
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran discuss Dave Rennie's maiden All Blacks squad including the embarrassment of riches in depth, some shock omissions and questions whether it's the beginning of the end for Beauden Barrett. They look ahead at what Joe Schmidt's legacy looks like after the Nations...
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Wallabies squad unveiled + SRP GF preview!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies squad, including the shock omission of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto. They assess the trio of uncapped rookies, the Giteau Law picks, and how Schmidt may have to do a U-turn on his previous selection criteria. They then turn their…
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Why Aussie ambition should trump broadcast
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a forgettable weekend for Australian rugby, as the Brumbies and Reds bow out of Super Rugby Pacific for 2026. They heap praise on the Hurricanes and discuss how many Test teams they might beat; they look at the competition format and how it might change next...
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Our Wallabies squads to face Ireland
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the final regular season round of Super Rugby, before looking ahead to the finals. They question whether either the Reds or Brumbies are capable of advancing beyond the qualifying finals, before lamenting another failed Waratahs season and just what must change...
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Aussie dominoes a global season might trigger
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran run the rule over Round 15 of Super Rugby Pacific and then look ahead to the final weekend of the regular season; they analyse where the Reds are really at, if the Brumbies are back to their best, and what 2027 might hold for the Waratahs and Force. They then turn…
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Why RA must be proactive, not reactive
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to the Waratahs' shock win in Fiji, highlighting the performances of several young guns and the selection Dan McKellar might have moving forward; they then discuss the Force's win over the Reds and lament Queensland's lineout, before looking ahead to the Roun 15...
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Refs, Wallabies' overseas options & 'unsettled' Suaalii
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dissect the controversial Reds-Chiefs thriller, reviewing the performance of referee Marcus Playle and the wider officiating team, they then dig into some individual performances and concerns around the broader Australia set-piece, talk contract moves for local and...
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How are the Waratahs back here -- AGAIN?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific, starting with the Western Force's win over the Waratahs. They break down NSW's woes, whether Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii needs a position shift and if coach Dan McKellar is under pressure, before heaping praise on the Force's…
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Super Round success! So what, now?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review a banner weekend for Super Rugby Pacific, the hugely successful Super Round in Christchurch. On the ground in New Zealand, Christy details the atmosphere and build-up, before they both ponder the concept's future. They also review the on-field action, lamenting...
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What is the future of Super Rugby?
Sam Bruce is joined by Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley, who discusses Moana Pasifika's likely exit, competition scheduling, recent growth metrics, cross-border eligibility, future expansion, Super Round, the global season and club World Cup, stadia, his wishes for the competition,...
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Did RA just execute an Olympic-level backflip?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran rev up the Royal Family ahead of Prince Harry and Megan's visit to the Waratahs-Moana game, they review Round 9 of Super Rugby, paying tribute to the fight of the Reds and Brumbies, they ponder what name a mythical trophy should be for a potential ACT Kiwi sweep…
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Is it time to panic about the Reds, Kiss?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Easter weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, declaring the Force's win over the Reds their best for a decade; they heap praise on Ben Donaldson and Franco Molina and ponder whether there is a formal pipeline to be struck with Argentina, before turning their...
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How much is an uncapped prop worth?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran recap Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, heaping praise on the Waratahs and youngsters Sid Harvey, Miles Amatosero and Ethan Dobbins; they debate where exactly the Brumbies are at; before turning their attention to the Reds' horror afternoon in Wellington, followed by...
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Meredith, HMP and the great centralisation debate
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran run the rule over Round 6 of Super Rugby Pacific, featuring wins for the Brumbies and Reds; they laud the performances of Declan Meredith and Harry McLaughlin-Philips and discuss the Reds fly-half stockpile while also pondering Wallabies halves combinations; they then...
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The Six Nations should thank Super Rugby
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the gripping conclusion to an extraordinary Six Nations, picking apart a classic France-England clash and reflecting on the tournament as a whole. They then look at England's woes and ponder whether Michael Cheika could be a shock candidate to replace Steve...
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Zac's rugby crack: Will Lomax succeed?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran come straight into the Schmidthouse from Zac Lomax's first rugby presser, analysing the wantaway NRL star's code switch and whether he can be a success in rugby. They then review Round 4 of Super Rugby Pacific and a wild night in Canberra, break down the Waratahs' woes...
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Scrums, 10s and [too early?] Aussie optimism
The ESPN Scrum Reset returns with a full review of Super Rugby Pacific, after Australian sides when 3-0 against Kiwi opposition; they look at the early running for the Wallabies No. 10 jersey and a potential new contender; look at whether there has been a change in mindset in Australia; react to...
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Brumbies to ABs: Could Bernie jump ship?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive in Round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific, lauding one of the finest Brumbies' performances ever. They react to a report linking coach Stephen Larkham with the All Blacks and discuss whether it is a reality, before turning their attention to the contrasting fortunes of…
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SRP starts with a bang -- just not on FTA TV
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into a big opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, answering the fans' questions from two contrasting Australian derbies. They look at the standout performances of Max Jorgensen and Charlie Cale, break down the differences in the Waratahs' game, examine the Reds and...
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The BIG 2026 Super Rugby Pacific preview
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down some of the big preseason stories, including the Waratahs' punch-on, Vern Cotter's move to the Reds and Angus Crichton's looming code switch, before they go team-by-team in Super Rugby Pacific and analyse who can win the 2026 competition, who can make…
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Inside the sacking of Scott Robertson
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Liam Napier to unpack the sacking of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson. Napier explains how he broke the story of player unrest before the the team then breaks down the fallout, who his replacement might be, and looks at the wider current chaos New Zealand...
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The RWC draw is in -- and WOAH!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react immediately to the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027, breaking down the tournament machinations and the ramifications of Australia and New Zealand being together in Pool A. They extrapolate the draw out to try and predict a knock-out stage, look at the winners and...
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How is Schmidt-Kiss handover going to work?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return for the penultimate time in 2025, picking apart another Wallabies defeat, this time by France. They examine some of the failings of the end-of-year tour, but then look ahead to 2026 and ponder how the handover from Joe Schmidt to Less Kiss might work. They then...
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A humblin' in Dublin & TMO madness
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dig into yet another Wallabies defeat, lamenting a woeful night in the air and the lineout in the loss to Ireland; they react to news of James O'Connor's departure and wonder if there are some grumblings going on beneath the surface; and try to identify the root of...
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Time for a circuit-breaker, Joe
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down a dire night for the Wallabies in Udine, analysing how and why it went so wrong against Italy. They try to find some positives, and look ahead to next weekend's Test against Ireland, debating whether it is time for Harry Wilson to have a rest and what other...
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Wallabies saved their worst for Twickenham
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran unpack Australia's 25-7 loss to Twickenham in London, questioning Joe Schmidt's selections and tactics; they heap praise on England and analyse their return to type; they discuss the pre-game breakdown antics; and then look ahead to Italy, what changes should be made,...
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Can 'hamstrung' Wallabies repeat Twickers' treat?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on the Wallabies' narrow win over Japan, agreeing Joe Schmidt "got away" with his calculated risk of 13 changes; they then look ahead to Saturday's clash with England, and what the fresh legs could mean at Twickenham. They then discuss the unavailability of Len...
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The return of Carter Gordon and the R360 threat
Sam Bruce returns after a short hiatus, joining Christy Doran to discuss the big news of Carter Gordon's return to Australian rugby. The duo break down what his inclusion in the Wallabies spring tour squad means, where it leaves Joe Schmidt other playmakers, and a lack of centralisation in...
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Rugby Championship wash-up: Rating the Wallabies
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran wrap up the final weekend of Rugby Championship action, dissecting the Wallabies lacklustre finale against the All Blacks and the Springboks triumph; they discuss Tane Edmed's performance and Quade Cooper's comments, before rating the Wallabies' tournament as a...
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Bledisloe Cup I: Wallabies let perfect opportunity slip away
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran breakdown what went wrong for the Wallabies at Eden Park including James O'Connor's clangers; they dissect the referee's performance, and discuss the changes that will be made before Bledisloe II in Perth; they laud Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's sublime…
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Bledisloe Cup Week 1: Can the Wallabies do the unthinkable?
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran preview what's set to be a huge game at Eden Park, breaking down what needs to go right for the Wallabies, before they discuss the absence of Rob Valetini and Will Skelton, and look at the talent returning for the All Blacks; they look at the crucial clash in...