
ESPN Scrum Reset
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S3 Ep 13What's going wrong with the Reds?
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
S3 Ep 12Too many cooks in the Rugby Australia kitchen?
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
S3 Ep 11Thanking Lord Laurie, fight for the top eight
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
S3 Ep 10What to do with Swinton? Wallabies head to camp
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
S3 Ep 9Time Reds pull cord on Thorn? Do or die for Tahs
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
S3 Ep 8Breaking down Eddie's first [official] Wallabies squad
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
S3 Ep 7Suaali'i signs: Is he worth $1.6m a season?
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
S3 Ep 6Cause for Aussie alarm? Full Six Nations wrap
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
S3 Ep 5Dynamic Drua deliver for Fiji; England annihilated
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
S3 Ep 4The good, the bad and the ugly from Super Round
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
S3 Ep 3Rampant rookies, ragged Reds and an entertaining Round 1
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
S3 Ep 2Your ultimate Super Rugby Pacific preview
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
S3 Ep 1Eddie returns! Strap yourselves in, Australia
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
S2 Ep 37Eddie exits England; is he set for a Wallabies return?
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
S2 Ep 36Marky Mark and the comeback Wallabies
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
S2 Ep 35Rinse, repeat for 'dumb a---' Wallabies but few heads can roll
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
S2 Ep 34A Wallabies debacle, Ridiculous Rassie & Overlooked Ardie
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
S2 Ep 33Oh no, it's Penaud! French joy, Wallabies pain & England Cheika-ed at last
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
S2 Ep 32Are the jackal's days in rugby numbered?
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
S2 Ep 31The November Tests are here [in October]!
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
S2 Ep 30Another Aussie Eden Park disaster as All Blacks reign supreme
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
S2 Ep 29Gobsmacked: A Bledisloe for the ages, with a decision to boot
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
S2 Ep 28This frustration with the Wallabies is all too familiar
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
S2 Ep 27Magnificent Marika, 'Hollywood' White & the 96% Pumas
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
S2 Ep 26Addressing Australia's playmaker problems
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
S2 Ep 25The most competitive Rugby Championship ... ever?
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
S2 Ep 24Super Hooper, injured Cooper & Foster's failing ABs
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down a huge few days of rugby, on and off the field; from Michael Hooper's withdrawal to Quade Cooper's season-ending Achilles injury, all the action from Mendoza and Mbombela, the Wallabies who took their opportunities and the All Blacks who didn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 23Did NZ Rugby take the easy option?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to news that Ian Foster and Sam Cane have kept their jobs as All Blacks coach and captain respectively, analysing why fans have a reason to be upset; before they break down the Wallabies' squad for Argentina and rumours of Eddie Jones' return to Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 22Put your [broken] Wallabies record on
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review a wild night at the SCG, what went wrong for the Wallabies and marvel at England skipper Courtney Lawes; before they look ahead to the Rugby Championship and then discuss the fallout from the All Blacks' series loss to Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 21The Wallabies' habit that must change
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran jump across the Tasman to examine the New Zealand-Ireland series and Ian Foster's coaching security, before they break down England's win in Brisbane, the Wallabies' big problem under Dave Rennie and just how Australia might look for the third Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 20Bonus pod! How in the hell did the Wallabies win that?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran deliver a rapid-fire reaction to the extraordinary scenes in Perth, where the Wallabies defeated England 30-28 in the first Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 19Series preview: Can the Wallabies FINALLY beat England?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Gloucester lock Ed Slater to preview the Ella-Mobbs Cup, discussing the big inclusions and omissions in Eddie Jones' squad, if the Aussie coach's mental games have had their day, why Samu Kerevi holds the key for the Wallabies and why a series win is more important for Australia than England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 18Has Rugby Australia blown up Super Rugby?
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Lachie McCaffrey break down the bombshell comments from RA boss Hamish McLennan, pondering whether Australia really could go it alone, before running an eye over the Super Rugby and Premiership finals, Eddie Jones' England squad and Britt Mitchell is on to talk Wallaroos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 17How was that not a penalty, Ben O'Keeffe?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Super Rugby Pacific semis, asking how on earth the Brumbies didn't receive a late penalty against the Blues, before they review the Wallabies 35-man squad to face England and the hard-luck stories, and then look ahead to Beaudy vs. Richie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 16Analysing the key QF moments & Our Wallaby 23s
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals, breaking down the big moments, discussing the yellow and red cards, and Leicester Fainga'anuku's forearm, before they then name their 23-man Wallabies squads and debate what's best for Harry Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 15A Super farce, but the finals are here!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the final round of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the shock results and the Rebels' decision not to try and help the Force, discuss Pablo Matera's yellow card, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's non-selection and Australian recent Sevens success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 14Come on down, Quade Cooper
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to news of James O'Connor's latest injury and what it means for the Wallabies, break down the Waratahs' win over the Highlanders, discuss the angry petition coming out of Canberra and analyse the ins and outs of the rebooted Australia A program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 13A short-lived Australian resurgence?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran answer your questions from social media, pick apart each Aussie team's performance in Round 13, and discuss Suliasi Vunivalu's mixed bag and whether it's a warning for other NRL players considering a switch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 12Why the Brumbies are flying, and the Reds faltering
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran examine why the Brumbies are undefeated against Kiwi opposition and the Reds are 0-3; praise the Waratahs and look ahead to their "Fill the Hill" night at Leichhardt Oval; and discuss the imminent confirmation of Australia's World Cup bids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 11At last! Aussies aim up in Super Rugby Pacific
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up what may prove a watershed moment for Super Rugby Pacific, after the Australian teams enjoyed success against Kiwi opposition and the competition saw an historic first home game for the Drua in Fiji. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 10Solving the Fraser McReight dilemma
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the inaugural Super Round, what they did and did not like, before they break down how the Wallabies can use the outstanding Fraser McReight and avoid him becoming another Liam Gill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 9A Ballymore brouhaha & trans-Tasman trepidation
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the fiasco that engulfed Australian rugby following Brad Thorn's confirmation he would like to coach the Wallabies, identify why the Aussie teams might have more trans-Tasman success than 2021, before Britt Mitchell drops by to preview the Super W final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 8Banks offer the stark reality for Aussie rugby
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss Tom Banks' massive contract offer in Japan, analysing its knock-on effects both for Rugby Australia and the Wallabies, and discuss Beauden Barrett's return and the wider uncertainty in the All Blacks backline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 7Is JOC really the 'front-runner' as Wallabies 10?
Christy Doran is back from the Gold Coast with all the news from inside Wallabies camp, before he and Sam Bruce debate the merits of the SCG Test against England and whether an NRL-style bunker could work for foul play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 6Why Tom Banks deserved a red and a suspension
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dig deep into the weekend's red cards in Super Rugby Pacific, discuss the appointment of Simon Cron to the Western Force, and identify the troublesome Wallabies positions ahead of next week's training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 5Is Eddie Jones on thin ice in England?
The Telegraph's Charlie Morgan joins the gang to wrap up the Six Nations and the growing frustration with Eddie Jones' coaching, before Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Dave Rennie's 40-man training squad and ponder whether Taniela Tupou's cleanout is worthy of a suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 4Dissecting Australian criticism from across the ditch
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific, discuss what Izaia Perese's re-signing means for the Waratahs and Wallabies, and dig deeper into the lashing Jeff Wilson and John Kirwan dished out to Australian rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 3Will other NRL players follow Tuivasa-Sheck's lead?
Sam Bruce & Christy Doran review Round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific, including Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's debut and Reesjan Pasitoa's development, analyse RA's updated overseas player policy, and pose the question whether locks are undervalued in Australian rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 1A rugby world in flux as Beale deal is done
We review the opening weekend of Super Rugby Pacific and nominate some eye-catching performers, discuss Kurtley Beale's return and Australia's fullback pecking order, and look at a global game in flux amid the Springboks Six Nations' bid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 Ep 1A chaotic build-up, but Super Rugby Pacific is here!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are back with the first episode of season 2022, running the rule over Super Rugby Pacific and some talented young Aussie 10s, while also naming their bounce-back Wallabies and which breakout star of 2021 will go on with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices