The Breakdown

Australian rugby once had $40 million in the bank. Crowds over 100,000. TV audiences of 3 million. Today the Wallabies have sunk to their lowest world ranking ever. Off the field rugby is a "war zone" with a $20 million deficit last year alone.The Breakdown is a gripping podcast investigation from The Australian, exploring just how far "the game they play in heaven" has fallen - and why. Jessica Halloran and Claire Harvey have interviewed everyone from ex-PMs and billionaires to Wallabies legends, boardroom insiders and the volunteers battling to keep the game alive. Raw and emotional, The Breakdown is the new binge-listen everyone will be talking about.The Breakdown can be heard via The Australian's app right now. Search for and download The Australian's app to hear The Breakdown first.Host: Jessica Halloran, Chief Sports Writer - The AustralianProducer: Claire Harvey, Editorial Director - The AustralianProduction: Dylan AdamsGuests:David Campese - Australia’s greatest e