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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' July campaign, digging into their 40-29 win over Georgia that secured a 3-0 sweep, they name their standout performers and look ahead to the Rugby Championship, they then turn their attention to the All Blacks' stopover in San Diego and Queensland's cracking clash with Wales, before finishing with a look at the Olympic sevens events in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another weekend of thrilling international rugby, starting with a second straight win for the Wallabies over Wales; they pick apart that match, focusing in on the maul woes and Noah Lolesio's performance, before looking ahead to Saturday's Test with Georgia; they then look at some of the recent Australian player movement and who might yet end up at the Waratahs; before they look at the other big matches from last weekend and the Wallaroos' crushing defeat by New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart the Wallabies' win over Wales in Sydney, hailing its simplicity and the impact of Joe Schmidt; they break down the performances of Taniela Tupou, Jake Gordon and the seven debutants, before digging into Liam Wright's wild week; then then turn to the Test matches in Pretoria and Dunedin, won by the Springboks and All Blacks, and ponder how much work Australia still has to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Blues' crushing win in the Super Rugby Pacific final, before they turn their attention to Joe Schmidt's first Wallabies squad, analysing the shock calls, particularly at lock, and just where else Australia appear light on; before they then discuss Dan McKellar's recent sacking by Leicester and ponder whether he could wind up at the Waratahs; before they react to Australia's Olympic Sevens draws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Super Rugby semifinals, discussing where it went wrong for the Brumbies and what their lack of physicality means for the Wallabies; they then turn their attention to Carter Gordon's shock defection to the NRL and debate just how much of a loss he is; before they then talk the looming Wallabies squad announcement and ask whether Australia should consider exiting Super Rugby altogether. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a predictable weekend of Super Rugby quarterfinal action, and then look ahead to the semifinals where the Brumbies will look to end Australia's finals drought in New Zealand; they then turn their attention to the competition's immediate and longer-term future, ponder what a national club competition could look like and dig into the ramifications of what another meagre broadcast deal would mean for the game Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a massive week in Australian rugby, breaking down the decision to cut Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby Pacific, why it is both the right and wrong call, and where the Rebels' best players might wind up in 2025; they then turn their attention to the Super Rugby quarterfinals and whether the Reds can become the first Aussie team to win a finals match in New Zealand; before they react to news of Mark Nawaqanitawase's omission from a Wallabies train-on squad and the stunning victory by the Australian women's sevens team in Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce is joined by TVNZ's Ollie Ritchie to break down the big issues in New Zealand rugby, including the Crusaders' extraordinary week and Rob Penney's future, whether a "Giteau Law" is needed in the wake of another young departure, the prospect of All Blacks-Springboks tours as early as 2026, and the potential for a "civil war" as the game is split in two around governance reform. All that plus a full review of Super Rugby Pacific and how the final ladder may shake out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the controversial finish to the Brumbies-Crusaders thriller and the sparkling performances from Rob Valetini and Tom Wright; they then dig into the Waratahs' mess, pondering who deserves the blame and how they might navigate their way forward; they also share their disappointment at Suliasi Vunivalu's double-trip effort in Fiji and lament a huge missed opportunity for the Wallaroos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific, praising the Reds' fightback against the Rebels; they lament the loss of Harry Wilson to injury and ponder the Wallabies back-row implications; they delve into the Waratahs' unprecedented run with injury in the front-row and wonder what the issue is; they spruik the merits of afternoon rugby after the bumper crowds in New Zealand; and then dig into World Rugby's new laws and the further trial laws, responding to criticism from the northern hemisphere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran go around the grounds reflecting on important Round 11 Super Rugby Pacific results, praising the efforts from the Reds and look at the Brumbies forward pack issues, before questioning whether Carter Gordon is Australia's form flyhalf, then turn to Australia's latest Sevens results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Brittany Mitchell takes over hosting duties alongside joined by Christy Doran as they discuss Rugby Australia's AGM news including their $9million deficit, and what it could mean for the Rebels going forward. While they breakdown the Waratahs Super Rugby Women's title win and the first Wallaroos squad under Jo Yapp, before they look back at all the Anzac Round action and where the Aussie Super Rugby Pacific sides are placed in the run into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran whip through Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific, lavishing praise on the Force and the returns of Kurtley Beale and Izack Rodda, before they discuss a second big loss for the Brumbies to New Zealand opposition and why their title stocks have taken a serious blow; they then roll through Australia's depth and deliver their Wallabies positional power rankings ahead of the run to the Test season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the Crusaders' implosion and the Rebels' impressive win over the Highlanders; they praise a couple of in-form Waratahs forwards and ponder their Test hopes; lament the foul play incidents that could derail the Reds' season even further, and react to the latest rumours about the Giteau Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, lauding the Brumbies, back-rower Charlie Cale and who else might be headed for a Wallaby call-up; before they discuss a controversial night in Melbourne and a Rebels win that came after news of their lifeline through a private consortium was revealed. But is their survival in the best interests of Australian rugby? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 6 of Super Rugby Pacific, digging into the star performers from the blockbuster Reds-Brumbies clash; they discuss Jordan Petaia's future and contrast the pros and cons for Rugby Australia when it comes to Taniela Tupou's future; before they ponder whether Michael Cheika might be the right man to coach the Waratahs and just how Michael Hooper's Australia sevens debut might pan out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Newshub rugby reporter Ollie Ritchie to talk all things New Zealand rugby, including the Crusaders' horror start to 2024, Scott Robertson's recruitment drive and his approach to Sam Whitelock; whether or not NZR may change its eligibility policy; before the trio break down Round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific and ponder whether rugby league is a really a threat across the ditch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the latest news in Australian rugby, after coach Joe Schmidt fronted the media in Sydney; they break down Round 4 of Super Rugby Pacific and discuss Corey Toole's Wallabies prospects; they analyse Rugby Australia's contracting issue and which players might be on the move; and then provide an update on the Melbourne Rebels saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific, hailing the impact Les Kiss is having at the Reds, before they lament Tane Edmed's late missed match-winner and ponder whether the Force are improving; they then dive into Jordan Petaia's future after links with NRL emerged and discuss Rugby Australia's latest review and the $2.6 million that went down the drain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up an entertaining Super Round, lauding the Waratahs, Tane Edmed and their forward pack for the win over the Crusaders, before they review the Reds' heartbreaking loss to the Hurricanes and the Chiefs' thrashing of the Brumbies; they also react to reports the Jaguares might be returning to Super Rugby and discuss some other cities where Super Round might draw better crowds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by ABC Sport's Catherine Murphy to discuss the Melbourne' Rebels' slide into financial purgatory, who is to blame and whether or not the club can survive; before Sam and Christy reflect on Round 1, what they liked about the Reds and Brumbies, and what they're looking forward to at Super Round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran analyse the Super Rugby Pacific teams, separating the contenders from the pretenders, which teams might be on the rise and those on the slide, before pondering just how important this season of the under-fire competition just might be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return for the first time in 2024, breaking down the news of Joe Schmidt's appointment as Wallabies coach, the duo explaining how he came to apply for the top job and what his appointment means for those who missed out; they analyse what kind of coach he will be and where might Australian rugby now market itself; and look ahead to the 2024 season and how it might play out for the Wallabies and Australian rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran deliver one final episode for 2023, breaking down the events that led to Hamish McLennan's resignation from the Rugby Australia board; they reflect on the good and bad decisions from his tenure; discuss how Daniel Herbert will approach the job as chairman; analyse the Joseph Suaali'i situation and the future of contracting in Australia; and update the search for a new Wallabies coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

100th episode and it's a big one! Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on Eddie Jones' departure and the year that was for the Wallabies, from the World Cup disaster to mixed messaging Hamish McLennan and Rugby Australia, the plan to centralise the game, who might take over as coach and the concerns around the role, and what regrets the 63-year-old coach might have. It's been a year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a gripping Rugby World Cup Final, discussing the yellow and red card drama, the heroic performance of Peter-Steph du Toit, where it went wrong for the All Blacks, and how Ian Foster will be remembered in the pantheon of New Zealand coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Tom Hamilton wrap up semifinal weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023, discussing the contrasting fixtures; they praise England's gutsy performance and the resilience of South Africa and their big-game players; before they look ahead to next weekend's final, how and where it will be won; and then finish up with the latest on Eddie Jones and the Wallabies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by espn.com senior writer Tom Hamilton to reflect on the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023 and look ahead to the quarters; the trio wrapping up Australia's disastrous campaign and what might happen next; they discuss the plight of Tier 2 nations and how the game can help them improve before the 2027 tournament; they heap praise on Ireland and ponder how they have got to where they are now, and then preview each of the four quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's 34-14 win over Portugal, discussing whether there was any genuine improvement or if the scoreline flattered the Wallabies; they review the pool campaign as a whole, debate Eddie Jones' refusal to put a timeframe on his commitment, talk centralisation and chief executive Phil Waugh's synopsis; and then look ahead to the final round of pool games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down what is generally being described as rock bottom for Australian rugby after the Wallabies 40-6 thrashing by Wales. They discuss whether Eddie Jones should keep his job moving forward, all the fallout from the bombshell report linking him with Japan, and how far reaching the ramifications of this result will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce is joined by Tom Hamilton to preview week three of Rugby World Cup 2023; the duo comparing cross-hemisphere notes on England's playmaker conundrum, whether the Boks' 7-1 bench is blasphemy or innovation, and if Ireland are bother; before they explore the relationship between Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones, how Wales-Australia will be contested, and ponder what is going on with all the injuries in Wallabies camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a remarkable night in Saint-Etienne, where Fiji defeated Australia 22-15, lauding the performance of Simon Rauwalui's men and what it could mean for their Rugby Championship hopes; they ponder who is under more pressure, Rugby Australia or Eddie Jones, amid the Wallabies' slump; they debate the mind games Jones used on Will Skelton's injury; and bring you the latest updates from around Rugby World Cup 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran take a breath after a dramatic weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023 -- on an off the field -- picking apart the Wallabies' win over Georgia, the performances of Ben Donaldson, Taniela Tupou and the Australian scrum; before they slam some of the decisions in Fiji's loss to Wales, discuss the high-tackle inconsistencies, and reflect on France's opening victory over the All Blacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Lance Peatey, the author of "A Complete History of the Rugby World Cup", to preview Rugby World Cup 2023, the team breaking down each pool and analysing where the potential upsets might come, also highlighting the players to watch and what previous tournaments can tell us about this event, before they name their Webb Ellis Cup winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce is joined by Christy Doran on the ground in Paris, the duo wrapping up the Wallabies' final World Cup warmup against France; talking Carter Gordon's goal kicking woes, Suliasi Vunivalu's encouraging performance and a dominant scrum, while lamenting Australia's lineout and misfiring maul; before they look ahead to the World Cup proper and what it will take to get out of Pool C. They also talk the Springboks' sensational performance at Twickenham, Scott Barrett's red card, and ponder just how bad England are after a loss to Fiji. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return as Rugby World Cup 2023 edges closer, the pair discussing; Eddie Jones' extraordinary airport serve; if the pressure is telling on the Wallabies coach; how he might use the final warmup Test versus France; the Owen Farrell red card fiasco and why it's a line-in-the-sand for the game; before Brittany Mitchell joins to discuss the Wallaroos' social media message to Rugby Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a dramatic day in Australian rugby following the naming of the Wallabies squad for the World Cup; they debate Eddie Jones' key inclusions and omissions, talk Will Skelton's ascension to the captaincy, raise concerns around the lack of goal-kickers, and ponder how other nations might look upon the unlikely 33-man group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review a dramatic Bledisloe II, analysing what the Wallabies got right in the first 40 -- and where it went wrong after halftime; they dig into Eddie Jones' tough World Cup squad calls and ponder whether one Wallabies great might be the big casualty; before they update the latest injury, discuss whether Australia must look to the future, and heap praise on Sam Whitelock and Fiji. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Bledisloe I, pondering whether there is any truth to Eddie Jones' claims the Wallabies are making progress; they break down the performances of Tom Hooper and Carter Gordon and debate whether they should start once more; they talk the key injuries to Allan Alaalatoa and Michael Hooper; before they heap praise on the All Blacks and in-form lock Scott Barrett; and then discuss the collision at the start of the Springboks-Pumas clash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran set the scene for Bledisloe I, recapping Eddie Jones' shock squad changes and pondering Tom Wright's World Cup hopes; they update Michael Hooper's recovery from a calf injury and reflect on Quade Cooper's journey back to face the All Blacks; they then discuss the gravity of a potential 80,000-strong crowd and what that could mean for the 2027 World Cup final, and then react to the news of a combined Australia-NZ team to face the Lions in 2025 as well as Les Kiss's unveiling as Reds coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' last-gasp defeat by Argentina, lamenting more poor discipline and inaccuracy at ruck time; they discuss Australia's issues at fullback and whether to persist with Tom Wright, and look at the options to replace Len Ikitau; they then share more of Eddie Jones' entertaining press conference and whether fans should keep the faith; before they wrap up the All Blacks' impressive win over South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran shake off a late night to break down South Africa's 43-12 win over Australia in Pretoria, discussing where it all went wrong for the Wallabies, how much work they have to do, if Eddie Jones has underestimated the challenge, while also heaping praise on the Springboks; before they analyse the All Blacks' big win over the Pumas, look ahead to Round 2 of the Rugby Championship, and what changes Australia should make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by IOL Live's John Goliath from South Africa, the trio breaking down the Rugby Championship opener between the Boks and Wallabies; discussing why the hosts are wary of Eddie Jones and debating the risks of South Africa splitting its squad in two, before they ponder what team the Wallabies might field and what threats Australia can pose; they then wrap up the week with a discussion of the planned World League and its pros and cons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dissect Eddie Jones' Wallabies squad, attempting to make sense of Ben Donaldson's inclusion as they break down the selections in each positional group, before they reflect on the Crusaders' seventh straight Super Rugby title and ponder what Scott Robertson will do next with the All Blacks, and then round out the week in rugby with a look ahead to the Wallaroos-Black Ferns clash and the ongoing Junior World Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the weekend's Super Rugby Pacific semifinals, heaping praise on the Crusaders and Chiefs; they pay tribute to the Brumbies but lament the performance of Tom Wright and what it might have done for his Wallabies hopes; they pluck a Wallabies bolter out of the top 14 final; and then discuss Hamish McLennan's recent comments about a draft and the Rugby Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christie Doran break down the no-try ruling that denied Ardie Savea and the Hurricanes a place in the semis; they review the cracking quarterfinals in Canberra and Hamilton, and discuss Jack Debrecezni's successful return to Australian rugby; they ponder where to next for the Waratahs and Reds; and take fans inside their sitdown with Eddie Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a largely deflating final round of Super Rugby Pacific for Australian rugby, slamming the Waratahs' pathetic performance against Moana Pasifika; they also reflect on the seasons of the Rebels and Force and where they stand moving forward; they name their combined Aussie team of the season and then discuss Eddie Jones' comments he may quit after the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 14 of Super Rugby Pacific, when both the Brumbies and Waratahs lacked rugby smarts against New Zealand opposition; examine the calls that left the Reds fuming in Dunedin; heap praise on the Blues' Mark Telea and discuss the Barbarians-World XV fixture that saw Quade Cooper and Samu Kerevi in action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss the ongoing player rests in Super Rugby Pacific, and how they burnt the Brumbies in Perth; laud the performance of Max Jorgensen against the Drua and ponder his World Cup claims; review the European Champions Cup final and the performance of Will Skelton, and how the Giteau Law might be about to change further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Scrum Reset team are back for another edition, this time eating some humble pie after a drought breaking Reds win, they predict who scrapes into the top eight, name a few Wallabies bolters, before dissecting the sevens in Toulouse and farewell a legend of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices