The Roar Rugby Podcast

Super Rugby Pacific is on fire following a stellar weekend of cracking games in Super Round.Christy Doran and Matt Toomua discuss the surprise results, the performances of the Australian sides, the future of Super Round in Melbourne, and touch on the performances of the Aussie Sevens. This week, they are joined by 30-capped Wallaby and Melbourne Rebel incumbent Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to discuss their come-from-behind win over the Western Force, his development as a rugby player, what fatherhood has taught him and more.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Guest:  Lukhan Salakaia-LotoProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Round returns to Melbourne this weekend, with a series of fascinating clashes in Super Rugby Pacific.The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev preview the upcoming round, and give their picks for who will launch up the ladder.Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick WasilievProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's sides endured mixed results in the first round of Super Rugby Pacific.Christy Doran and Matt Toomua return to discuss the opening round of the competition, the new mouthguards and the Six Nations. They are joined this week by 'Lord' Laurie Fisher, discussing his management of players, the value of finding black and white in the grey game of rugby, his desire to teach the next generation of coaches, and more. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Guest: Laurie FisherProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preseason ends this weekend with the resumption of Super Rugby Pacific for its third season.The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper kick off a new 'rapid fire' edition of the podcast to preview the opening round of the competition, plus give their thoughts on Stan's documentary, 'The Wallabies - Inside Rugby World Cup 2023'. Host: Christy Doran & Tony HarperProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar Rugby Podcast is back for 2024 with new hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua.They're joined by Wallabies No.9 Nic White to talk about the Eddie Jones era, what to expect from new coach Joe Schmidt, and the launch of Super Rugby Pacific.Host: Christy Doran & Matt ToomuaGuest: Nic WhiteProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar Rugby Podcast is back for a new season in 2024, with a new year of new beginnings for Australian Rugby.,Kicking off in the Sunshine State, The Roar's rugby editor Christy Doran sits down with Queensland Reds head coach Les Kiss, recorded ahead of their first trial against the Western Force. Les discusses his coaching career and transition from the world of rugby league to a grand slam-winning rugby union coach, his experiences in the northern hemisphere, the weird space of being a coach, Joe Schmidt, building on Brad Thorn's legacy, and much more. Host: Christy DoranGuest: Les KissProducer: Nick WasilievProduction Code: 3.1 (89) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023 officially comes to a close with the news that Eddie Jones, six weeks after departing the Wallabies, has been formally announced as the new coach of Japan's national side, the Brave Blossoms. Hot off the announcement press conference in Tokyo, Tony Harper and Christy Doran sit down to discuss the press conference, the chaos that was the Wallabies botched World Cup campaign and the many stories that have led to this point, his rugby legacy and the personal impact 2023 may have on him, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chaotic year in Australian rugby has culminated in the removal of Hamish McLennan as Chairman, following the earlier departure of Eddie Jones. The Roar's Christy Doran, Tony Harper and Geoff Parkes sit down to dissect the last few weeks leading up to this moment, where McLennan's removal leaves Australian rugby, and what next for Phil Waugh has the new interim Chairman, Daniel Herbert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joins rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones as he literally arrives home in Australia for a comprehensive recap of the Rugby World Cup in France which culminated in the gripping Final on Saturday night. South Africa became the first nation to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy for a fourth time, and the guys pull out all the tournament highlights and the ins and outs of the of the Stan Sport and Nine Network coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by NZ radio broadcaster Martin Devlin, and esteemed Australian rugby writer and tourist Jim Tucker, for the Instant Reaction to South Africa’s 12-11 win over New Zealand In a titanic Rugby World Cup Final at the Stade de France in Paris. The Springboks are the first country to win four RWC titles, and huge congratulations to their team and their fans the world over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones come together for a short and sharp Instant Reaction to England’s 26-23 win over Argentina in this morning’s Bronze Medal match in Paris, a match in which England got out to a lead and held on as Los Pumas fired all the second half shots. The Argentina players were genuinely devastated, while England looked… like they finished third. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup is upon us, as the Springboks and All Blacks name their squads for the Grand Final. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by News Corp's rugby correspondent Julian Linden for a bumper episode, as they preview the final, discuss the squads and the build up ahead of the match, the announcement of nominees for the World Rugby Awards, what happens next for Rugby Australia with the 2027 Rugby World Cup soon in sight, and more. This podcast is powered by ASICS, the Official Performance Apparel and Footwear supplier for the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renowned New Zealand rugby commentator and author Tony Johnson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to look back at a couple of intriguing Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals for very different reasons, contemplate New Zealand and South Africa’s very different routes to the Final and the ways they can both win a fourth title. Oh, and token thoughts on the 3rd-4th playoff, a game that seems to be questioned every four years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by South African rugby YouTube sensation Riaan Louw, for the Instant Reaction to South Africa’s thrilling 16-15 win over England in this morning’s second Semi-Final in Paris, pushing the Springboks through to their fourth RWC Final, where they'll face New Zealand back at the Stade de France in Paris next Saturday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Blacks are just 80 minutes away from World Cup glory after a 44-6 demolition of Argentina in the first 2023 Rugby World Cup semi final. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper dissect the match, how much of a freak Will Jordan is, what next for Ian Foster should this campaign end in success, and look ahead to the second semi final tomorrow between England and the Springboks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to outline why his team became the darlings of the Rugby World Cup from the outset, and why his family was so influential in his bombshell decision to not seek reappointment as Fijian coach, a move that will almost certainly see him linked to the Wallabies job despite Eddie Jones’ continued denials of any interest in the Japan job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by South African rugby YouTube sensation Riaan Louw, for the RWC Quarter Finals Instant Reaction to South Africa’s thrilling 29-28 win over France this morning in Paris, and England’s 30-24 win over Fiji earlier in Marseille, as well as some first thoughts on some intriguing semi-finals that await us next weekend.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The quarter final curse returns for Ireland, but it gave us one of the greatest matches ever played in Rugby World Cup history. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper broadcast live from Stade de France to discuss the opening night of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter finals, covering New Zealand's incredible victory over the Irish and Michael Cheika's Los Pumas deconstructing Wales to book their place in the semis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Ireland international, columnist and TV analyst Bernard Jackman joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to run the rule over the final weekend of pool games at Rugby World Cup 2023, from which Argentina, maybe even Japan, and definitely Portugal emerged with reputations enhanced. From there, the guys cast an eye forward to four blockbuster Quarter-Finals this coming weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a case of goodbye, cruel world for Australia's 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign as Australian fans, along with the Wallabies, watched Fiji stumble and eventually fall to Portugal, but a losing bonus point sees the Islanders go through. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper dissect the match, what now for the men in gold as they pack their bags to come home - and they cast their eyes ahead to the remaining eight teams that will do battle this weekend in the quarter finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by Irish rugby social media commentator Cian Ó'Muilleoir (RugbyKino), for the Instant Reaction to Ireland’s 36-14 win over Scotland at the Stade de France in Paris, which has lived up to every expectation of this being one of the best pool matches of Rugby World Cup 2023.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran British rugby scribe, author and The Guardian rugby correspondent Rob Kitson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones from France to run the rule over the demise of the Wallabies under Eddie Jones and its origins in the demise of England under Eddie Jones, how Wales have been forgotten about since securing their progression to the knockout stage, over officious French security, and how local attention remains locked on part-scrumhalf, part-machine Antoine Dupont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by Geoff Parkes, for the Instant Reaction to Australia’s 34-14 bonus point win over Portugal at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, and with the Wallabies’ hopes of progression to the knockout stage of Rugby World Cup 2023 now resting entirely on the result of Fiji-Portugal in Toulouse next weekend.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pool stages are coming to a close at Rugby World Cup 2023, but there is still plenty of surprises coming! The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper broadcast live from the Parc Olympique Lyonnais press box, shortly after All Blacks 96-point humiliation of Italy, where they discuss the Wallabies squad announcement for Portugal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prolific author, SMH columnist, and former Wallabies lock Peter FitzSimons joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a rollicking chat on everything he’s seen so far in France during this Rugby World Cup from the million-dollar set-ups in professional rugby to the near amateur displays from the Wallabies under Eddie Jones’ coaching. Plus Harry and Brett take a deeper look at the fallout from Australia’s almost certain pool stage exit from the 2023 tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fallout of the Wallabies stunning loss to Wales has been swift and severe, with Eddie Jones, Hamish McLennan and Rugby Australia all coming under harsh criticism. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper discuss the response from fans in the hours after the Wallabies pool exit, the response from Hamish and the governing body, and where to next for Eddie Jones.This podcast is powered by ASICS, the Official Performance Apparel and Footwear supplier for the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by well-travelled Australian rugby writer turned tour-leader Jim Tucker from Lyon, for the Instant Reaction to Wales' 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium, as the Wallabies campaign has crashed spectacularly on the third weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this Eddie's last hurrah? The Wallabies face a do-or-die clash with Wales to keep their World Cup campaign alive. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by Stan Sports' Sam Worthington to discuss the bold squad selections Eddie has opted for and what threats Wales bring to this match, plus a round up of all the latest news from the other teams at RWC 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welsh rugby journalist and RugbyPass editor Owain Jones joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to pay proper homage to the genuinely world class outfit Fiji have become, and then after enduring Harry dropping out whilst trying to pod from ancient Roman ruins, delve deep into perhaps the most mouthwatering clash of Rugby World Cup 2023, with Wales aiming to sew up a quarter final berth when taking an Australian side playing for survival, in Lyon this weekend.PLUS: for Australian fans in France for RWC2023, Harry gives details of a great warm-up event in Lyon on Sunday afternoon, featuring Geoff Parkes from The Roar, and Sean Maloney and Morgan Turinui from Stan Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by legendary Australian rugby tourist and sportswriter Jim Tucker from Saint-Étienne, for the Instant Reaction to FIJI’s stunning 22-15 win over AUSTRALIA at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, in their huge Pool C clash on the second weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Eddie up to? The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by NewsCorp Sports Reporter Julian Linden to examine the Wallabies game day squad ahead of their crucial clash with Fiji and the omission of captain Will Skelton, and reminiscing about covering multiple Rugby World Cups over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wallaroos and Waratahs lock and Stan Sport rugby pundit Sera Naiqama joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to get through all the highs and lows of the opening weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023: Australia’s first win of the year, relief of a rugby nation played out in a TV studio in Sydney, Fijian heartbreak in Bordeaux, and scrumming with Scots in kilts and not much else in Marseille. Plus an eye forward to a virtual knockout game between Australia and Fiji in Saint-Étienne this weekend coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where on earth do we go after that thriller between Wales and Fiji? The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by Roar Rugby Podcast co-host Harry Jones to dissect the other opening matches of the weekend, including the TMO controversies, South Africa's deconstruction of Scotland, Wales' nail biting win over the Flying Fijians, what these results mean going forward, plus Harry talks seeing moons and scrummaging on the streets of Marseille. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by The Roar colleague Geoff Parkes on the ground in Paris, for the Instant Reaction to Australia’s 35-15 bonus point win over Georgia at the Stade de France, as they open their Pool C campaign of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is under way, and it got off in emphatic fashion as hosts France beat New Zealand 27-13. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper discuss all the latest from the exciting opening night of the Rugby World Cup, where to now for both sides, and the significance of the result for the rest of the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones named his team for the opening match of the World Cup against Georgia in France and kept the surprises coming with Ben Donaldson named at fullback and Andrew Kellaway dropped. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper discuss all the team news and give a taste of the tournament build up in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary Springbok and 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to reminisce about his remarkable career with South Africa and Sharks, to wade through the contenders and his semi-final predictions for the 2023 edition kicking off in France this weekend (it’s good news for Wallabies fans), and the real reason why front rowers just never try to swap jerseys like wingers and scrumhalves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France-bound Nine Network and Stan Sport rugby presenter Michael Atkinson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to self-administer uppercuts while working out where the Wallabies sit heading into the Rugby World Cup 0 and 5, contemplate the Pool C dangers, run the rule over the fancied big four of France, South Africa, New Zealand, and Ireland, and get the early lowdown on Stan Sport’s extensive coverage of the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones come together for a pre-RWC Instant Reaction to France’s ominous 41-17 win over the Wallabies in Paris, in their final warm-up match before the Rugby World Cup begins in earnest in less than a fortnight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Rugby Executive Committee member Bob Latham joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a timely and insightful chat that outlines everything you’ve wanted to know about how the governing body for the game worldwide identifies, investigates, legislates, implements and reviews the regulations that guide the game. As the Chair of the World Rugby Regulations Committee, Latham is the key figure to talk to about how the game governs an important issue like foul play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Wallabies opensider and new CEO of Rugby Australia Phil Waugh joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to talk about his ascent to the top job, and what excites him about the game in Australia over the next decade. Important topics including private equity, the women’s game, and the missing third tier, and of course, Eddie Jones’ late change of tack for the Wallabies heading to the Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones are joined by Christy Doran for a special edition Instant Reaction after Eddie Jones dropped more than a few selection bombshells in naming his 33-man Wallabies squad for the Rugby World Cup in France. In all, 15 of the 33 players have played five Tests or fewer, in what will be the youngest squad at the Tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Wallabies prop turned Gain Line Analytics founder and director Ben Darwin joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to try and open our collective minds around rugby statistics, and how many changes you can make and still have an effective team. His experience in dozens of sports gives him a different take on what makes a good team – and it almost certainly isn’t what you think it is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker are together again for the Instant Reaction to New Zealand’s last-ditch 23-20 to overcome a dominant first half from the Wallabies in Dunedin, in their final match of The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup campaign down south. Both teams will begin Rugby World Cup preps in earnest in Europe in the coming weeks.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highly respected Sky Sport NZ commentator Tony Johnson joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the All Blacks’ triumph in Melbourne, how things have turned around so efficiently for Ian Foster, and why he likes what he saw from the Wallabies team Eddie Jones sent onto the MCG. Plus, after his own prostate cancer scare a few years ago, Tony has a simple message for all men of a certain age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker are together again for the Instant Reaction to New Zealand’s 38-7 win over the Wallabies  at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, to secure the Bledisloe Cup and The Rugby Championship for 2023 ahead of next weekend’s 2nd and final match in Dunedin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Always entertaining Kiwi commentator Scotty ‘Sumo’ Stevenson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones in Bledisloe Cup week to fire a few early shots across the bow of Eddie Jones, before the three of them delve into everything that has gone very well for the All Blacks over the opening fortnight of The Rugby Championship and everything that’s not gone well for the Wallabies – but why the fear of a Australian win in Melbourne this weekend is still there for Kiwis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Brumbies and Wallabies assistant coach ‘Lord’ Laurie Fisher joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to dissect the Wallabies' losses to South Africa and Argentina, analyse the changes in style from last season and what simple tweaks might be available before taking on New Zealand in Melbourne.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker are together again for the Instant Reaction to Argentina’s last gasp 34-31 win over the Wallabies at CommBank Stadium in Sydney’s west, while the All Blacks proved their class over the Springboks in Auckland, winning 35-20 to complete the second round of The 2023 Rugby Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Los Pumas centre and Argentinian commentator Marcelo Bosch joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to continue the therapy sessions for Wallabies and Pumas fans after heavy losses to open The Rugby Championship, while also casting an eye forward to this weekend as the All Blacks host the Springboks in Auckland and the Wallabies and Los Pumas play in Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.