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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

The Scrum Reset team is back lauding the passion and performances from Noah Lolesio and Carter Gordon and their battle for Wallabies selection, look at Fraser McReight shading Michael Hooper and what's going wrong for the Reds, before lamenting Australian rugby's poor form across the ditch and previewing a huge Crusaders-Blues clash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Scrum Reset team is back dissecting all the news around Rugby Australia CEO Andy Marinos's resignation and what that means for RA going forward, catch up on the Super W semifinals and what's happening in women's rugby around the world, before discussing Damian McKenzie's re-signing and the upcoming battle between the Reds and the Waratahs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Scrum Reset team is back discussing the tight tussle for a place in Super Rugby Pacific’s top eight, thanking Lord Laurie Fisher for his dedication to Australian rugby, before pondering Rugby Australia’s decision to announce last year’s John Eales medalist in April, and the Super W top four have been decided - who takes the title from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Scrum Reset team is back discussing Lachie Swinton’s poor disciplinary record, the potential for orange cards at the World Cup and have we caught a glimpse of the Wallabies leadership team, before they chat about the Waratahs breathing life into their season, Damian McKenzie’s class and look at who’s in the title-winning frame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a new host the Scrum Reset team is back to chat Super Rugby Pacific action, discussing that Angus Blyth hit, whether it's time the Reds pull the rip-cord on Brad Thorn, and preview the Waratahs-Force match-up, they chat the Aussie men's sevens and their journey to Olympic qualification, before wrapping up the latest in the Super W. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran run the rule over Eddie Jones' Wallabies training squad, debating the merits of Suliasi Vunivalu's inclusion, Harry Wilson's omission, and the future of the Giteau Law; before they wrap up Round 6 of Super Rugby Pacific, spare a thought for Ben Donaldson, and then review the Hong Kong Sevens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss Joseph Suaali'i's three-year deal with Rugby Australia, what it means for the game and its various stakeholders, before they look at what Eddie Jones must do to get the best out of the youngster; they then wrap up Round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific and look ahead to the naming of the Wallabies training squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The team return to run an eye over Round 4 Super Rugby Pacific, discussing why things just aren't clicking for the Waratahs and Reds, whether that might be hurting some Wallabies hopefuls; they bemoan the lack of rugby 'smarts' and ponder rumoured unrest with Eddie Jones' NRL pursuit; before Tom Hamilton joins to wrap up the Six Nations and THAT red card from Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific, lauding the Drua's upset win over the Crusaders in Fiji and explaining why the Rugby Championship would benefit from further expansion, before they analyse the Brumbies' win over the Reds and what's going wrong with the Waratahs; Tom Hamilton then joins to break down France's 53-10 hammering of England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the weekend that was at Super Round, from Ardie Savea's throat-slitting gesture to two thrilling trans-Tasman encounters, the rise of some Aussie youngsters, and Eddie Jones being photographed drawing up some draft Wallabies squads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to the news of Brett Hodgson's appointment as Wallabies defensive coach, before they break down Super Rugby Pacific Round 1, discuss the Reds' loss of Taniela Tupou, ponder the Crusaders' big issue and why Eddie Jones didn't retain Laurie Fisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season, analysing each of the 12 teams and identifying who might be headed for the pointy end of the season; before they update Eddie Jones' developments with the Wallabies and discuss the Six Nations' action so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to the stunning moves at Rugby Australia, discussing how and why the governing body acted, what Eddie Jones' return means for the Wallabies, and where it went wrong for Dave Rennie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss a wild 48 hours of coaching movement, analysing Eddie Jones' sacking by the RFU, the knock-on effects and whether a return to the Wallabies lies in his future; before they throw their nominations in for the John Eales Medal and reflect on some of the big stories of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's comeback win over Wales, heaping praise on Mark Nawaqanitawase and comparing him to another former Wallabies star, before they review the tour and debate the number of Giteau Law inclusions that should be made in 2023; they also discuss the mounting pressure on Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac, and the coaching merry-go-round that will begin early next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran address the Wallabies' injury crisis, pondering who is to blame, before they turn attention to the 'dumb a---' penalties in Dublin and debate whether a five-game tour is too long; they also break down England's draw with the All Blacks, discussing the decision not to chase the win, and what answers New Zealand have found on their northern endeavours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' embarrassing loss to Italy, debating who is more to blame between Dave Rennie and the players, before they discuss the coach's immediate future; they also take aim at Rassie Erasmus' ridiculous social media posts and ask how Ardie Savea can be overlooked as a nominee for World Rugby Player of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down a mammoth weekend of rugby from around the globe, pondering the thrilling Test match in Paris, whether Dave Rennie got a big call wrong and what the Wallabies will take out of their heartbreaking loss; before they heap praise on Michael Cheika, the women's World Cup semifinals and a drought-breaking Hong Kong win for the Aussie sevens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' win at Murrayfield, discussing Tate McDermott's performance, the yellow card given to Glen Young and Gregor Townsend's post-match thoughts on the jackal, before they then look ahead to Paris; they also review a cracking Test in Japan and whether the Brave Blossoms are ready to join the Rugby Championship; before Brittany Mitchell joins to analyse the Wallaroos' World Cup campaign and what needs to happen for them to take the next step forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are back with a preview of the November Test series, running the rule over the Wallabies squad, the return of Michael Hooper and uncertainty across several positions; before they discuss the women's World Cup, the latest Super Rugby news and Jack Dempsey's change of allegiance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Rugby Championship, reflecting on the All Blacks' big win at Eden Park, the issues the Wallabies can't seem to right and where Dave Rennie looks now; before they ponder the question as to whether the Springboks are a better team than New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran try to make sense of the wild finish to Bledisloe I, analysing Matthieu Raynal's call and what it means for rugby in general, before they laud Bernard Foley's performance and a spirited Wallabies comeback, and ponder how All Blacks fans are feeling on Friday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Brittany Mitchell reflect on South Africa's comprehensive 24-8 win in Sydney, ponder what went wrong for the Wallabies and what chance, if any, they are in the Bledisloe Cup, before they discuss the LinkedIn post that has rocked Australian rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 3 of the Rugby Championship, lauding the incredible Marika Koroibete but no so much Nic White; picking apart a poor afternoon for the Springboks; before they hail David Kidwell's blue and white wall and ask what now for the All Blacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss the Wallabies' decision to draft in Bernard Foley, ponder what happened with a forgotten group of fly-halves, look ahead to Round 3 of the Rugby Championship, close the chapter on Ian Foster's future and review the Wallaroos O'Reilly opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 2 of the Rugby Championship; questioning Dave Rennie's Wallabies selections and pondering the fullback problem; lauding the Pumas' performance; before they jump across to the Republic to break down the All Blacks' win and what that has or hasn't done for Ian Foster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices