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The RWC draw is in -- and WOAH!

03 Dec 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react immediately to the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027, breaking down the tournament machinations and the ramifications of...

How is Schmidt-Kiss handover going to work?

27 Nov 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return for the penultimate time in 2025, picking apart another Wallabies defeat, this time by France. They examine some of...

A humblin' in Dublin & TMO madness

17 Nov 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dig into yet another Wallabies defeat, lamenting a woeful night in the air and the lineout in the loss to Ireland; they re...

Time for a circuit-breaker, Joe

10 Nov 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down a dire night for the Wallabies in Udine, analysing how and why it went so wrong against Italy. They try to find...

Wallabies saved their worst for Twickenham

04 Nov 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran unpack Australia's 25-7 loss to Twickenham in London, questioning Joe Schmidt's selections and tactics; they heap praise o...

Can 'hamstrung' Wallabies repeat Twickers' treat?

27 Oct 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on the Wallabies' narrow win over Japan, agreeing Joe Schmidt "got away" with his calculated risk of 13 changes; t...

The return of Carter Gordon and the R360 threat

14 Oct 2025

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Sam Bruce returns after a short hiatus, joining Christy Doran to discuss the big news of Carter Gordon's return to Australian rugby. The duo break dow...

Rugby Championship wash-up: Rating the Wallabies

07 Oct 2025

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran wrap up the final weekend of Rugby Championship action, dissecting the Wallabies lacklustre finale against the All...

Bledisloe Cup I: Wallabies let perfect opportunity slip away

29 Sep 2025

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran breakdown what went wrong for the Wallabies at Eden Park including James O'Connor's clangers; they dissect the ref...

Bledisloe Cup Week 1: Can the Wallabies do the unthinkable?

23 Sep 2025

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran preview what's set to be a huge game at Eden Park, breaking down what needs to go right for the Wallabies, before ...

Australia top the Rugby Championship table, but for how long?

15 Sep 2025

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran wrap up the latest from the Rugby Championship, including the Wallabies rise to the top of the table and the contr...

TRC is wide open and the Wallabies are in the hunt

08 Sep 2025

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran wrap up Australia's incredible post-siren win over Argentina, breaking down the hectic final six minutes; they hig...

The Will Skelton size hole Schmidt has to fill

02 Sep 2025

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran breakdown the Wallabies squad, before previewing the Argentina series and massive All Blacks-Springboks clash at E...

Did a referee decision cost the Wallabies victory?

25 Aug 2025

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran wrap up Australia's tour of South Africa, discussing where the second Test in Cape Town was won and lost, Corey To...

The Wallabies' greatest win ... ever?

18 Aug 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Australia's extraordinary 38-22 victory in South Africa, rating it among the Wallabies' greatest ever wins and jus...

The big Rugby Championship preview

12 Aug 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the Rugby Championship, reacting to the Springboks' Monday team naming and what the Wallabies might do selec...

Wallabies earn respect, TMO shocker & the threat of R360

05 Aug 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies 22-12 win over the British and Irish Lions in Sydney, analysing how they did it and lamenting what m...

Lions finale: Can the Wallabies salvage some pride?

01 Aug 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran preview the third and final Test between the Wallabies and Lions, discussing Nic White's shock selection and the other Wal...

The clean-out that divides the world, won the Lions series

28 Jul 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the second Test, starting with the decision that has divided the rugby world. They pull apart the Jac Morgan-cle...

Second Test preview: Schmidt's mixed Wallabies messaging

24 Jul 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran bring you all the latest team news out of Wallabies camp, discussing the changes Joe Schmidt has made for the second Test ...

First Test review: Lions roar, Wallabies hit red wall

21 Jul 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Lions' 27-19 win over the Wallabies in Brisbane, analysing what the tourists did so well and where it all w...

Wallabies-Lions eve as 'the King' looks on

18 Jul 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran take one last look at the opening Test between the Wallabies and Lions from outside Suncorp Stadium, aka Lang Park, reacti...

Wallabies vs. Lions: Here we go!

15 Jul 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break look ahead to the first Test between the Wallabies and Lions, reacting to Joe Schmidt's squad and the selection of J...

Wallabies need some fly-half 'insurance'

07 Jul 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy dive into a massive 24 hours for Australian rugby, pulling apart the Waratahs-Lions and Wallabies-Fiji fixtures. They dig into A...

Hi, Owen ... it's your dad, Andy

04 Jul 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the news that Owen Farrell is on his way to Australia to replace the injured Elliot Daly; they look back at the ...

Throbber, Finn, Thor and more as Lions roar

30 Jun 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Lions' victory over Western Force, analysing which players enhanced their hopes of featuring in the Test series...

The spice the Lions tour needed

24 Jun 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into a bumper pod; discussing comments from the Lions' CEO around Wallaby releases for tour games; they break down Jo...

Is there a point to Australian rugby?

18 Jun 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on the Super Rugby Pacific semis, pondering if or how Australian teams can upset the status quo; they dig into the...

Has RA backed the wrong horse?

12 Jun 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the opening weekend of the Super Rugby finals, heaping praise on the Brumbies following their win over the Hurrica...

Debating Doleman and a 'Cleary Clause'

02 Jun 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the final regular season round of Super Rugby Pacific; they discuss the Brumbies' loss to the Crusaders and James ...

A final twist in this crazy Super season?

28 May 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the final regular season round of Super Rugby Pacific, looking at the ladder and the different permutations;...

Why Ardie Savea is the best in the world

20 May 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into another big week in rugby, reflecting on the crunch Brumbies-Reds clash in Canberra; they react to Ardie Savea w...

A Schmidt sitdown & rugby's American dream

13 May 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reveal what Joe Schmidt had to say in his first big appearance of 2025; they talk Lions squad, a review of 2024 and how th...

Bonus pod! Unpacking Andy Farrell's Lions squad

09 May 2025

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Sam Bruce is joined by James Regan from London to break down Andy Farrell's British & Irish Lions squad that will tour Australia. They dig deep into t...

Is Suaalii a defensive liability for the Wallabies?

06 May 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dissect another busy weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, starting with the Brumbies' crushing win over the Waratahs; they disc...

At last! How the Wallabies coaching plan came together

30 Apr 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran jump into The Schmidthouse to analyse the Wallabies coaching succession plan, how it came together, who it effects from a ...

The dark cloud looming over Super Rugby's revival

29 Apr 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into a bumper Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific, analysing the Reds' win over the Blues and the Brumbies disappointing ...

JOC is making a near irresistible Wallabies case

22 Apr 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran take aim at Rugby Australia as the we continue to wait for a Wallabies coaching announcement; they then review a bumper Ea...

Making sense of RA's TV deal, head-contact lucky-dip

15 Apr 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a stunning Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific, picking apart the wins of the Brumbies and Waratahs, before gazing ahea...

Lesson for Kiss if he gets Wallabies job

09 Apr 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a busy Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific, which included a curious Reds penalty decision, the Waratahs' capitulation ...

A seminal moment in the Reds' season

02 Apr 2025

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Sam Bruce is joined by a weary Christy Doran, who reflects on his first Hong Kong Sevens. The team then addresses the ongoing Wallabies coaching saga,...

NZR 'owes' Australia after ABs-Boks tour agreement

25 Mar 2025

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Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley joins the pod

17 Mar 2025

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The price is McReight and a Wallabies coach countdown

10 Mar 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a jam-packed weekend of rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific to the Six Nations; they discuss the three big upsets from...

The SRP Oscars: Thrillers, cards and social media debate

03 Mar 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific; they analyse where the Waratahs are at and where the improvement needs to come; th...

Fantastic Force, Cheik's Eddie lament & a Lions' conundrum

24 Feb 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another thrilling weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, discussing the changes the competition has made to produce a bet...

SRP's dream start and the Wallabies coaching race

17 Feb 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, praising the administrators for a smart draw; they review each of the th...

The big Schmidt concern & a bigger Super preview

28 Jan 2025

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran fire off the first podcast of 2025, in what is a mammoth year for Australian rugby. They update the Joe Schmidt situation ...

A strange sense of Australian rugby optimism

03 Dec 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy come together for [probably] the final time in 2024, wrapping up Australia's 22-19 defeat by Ireland; they break down that loss ...

Wallabies can set up 2025 in Dublin finale

26 Nov 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's loss to Scotland, analysing where it went wrong and the impact of the selection decisions and late ...

Can Wallabies convince Schmidt to stay?

19 Nov 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's 32-point thrashing of Wales, lauding the performances of Matt Faessler, Tom Wright and Noah Lolesio...

Arise, Sir Len Flikitau

12 Nov 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran analyse Australia's drought-breaking win at Twickenham, lauding the collective team performance that was the best in recen...

How the Wallabies can beat England

05 Nov 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the All Blacks' thrilling win over England, analysing where it went wrong for the hosts, before they look ahead to ...

The Suaalii effect is real -- off the field anyway

30 Oct 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return from a brief break to run an eye over the Wallabies' spring tour squad, analysing just where Australia's wins might...

A Wallabies report card as a northern adventure looms

01 Oct 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' Rugby Championship campaign, including the weekend's loss in Bledisloe II, handing out grades across...

Why Schmidt's Wallabies glass has 'no water'

24 Sep 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Saturday's Bledisloe thriller in Sydney, reacting to Joe Schmidt's 'no water in the glass' comments regarding h...

Bledisloe I preview special!

19 Sep 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined live in the Schmidthouse by the Rugby Direct team of Liam Napier and Elliot Smith to look ahead to Bledisloe I ...

Joe Schmidt must make some tough calls

09 Sep 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' record Test loss after Australia shipped 67 points to a rampant Pumas; they run the rule over th...

Rugby Championship drama from La Plata to Joburg

03 Sep 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a wild weekend in The Rugby Championship, headlined by the Wallabies' last-gasp victory in La Plata; they break do...

Wet and weaponless: Wallabies' limitations laid bare

21 Aug 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' second straight defeat by the Springboks, they discuss the chief problem areas and how Joe Schmidt ...

The Boks bludgeoned Australia -- and Wallabies' options are limited

13 Aug 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' 33-7 hammering by the Springboks and ponder whether there is a way forward this week in Perth; t...

Can the Wallabies upset the world champions?

05 Aug 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the Wallabies' opening Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks, pondering if an upset might be possib...

Wallabies' job done in July and Australia's Olympic hopes

23 Jul 2024

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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 ...

Gazing ahead after Wallabies' 2-0 start

16 Jul 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another weekend of thrilling international rugby, starting with a second straight win for the Wallabies over Wales...

Simple & Effective: They keys to the Wallabies' winning start

09 Jul 2024

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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 ...

Unpacking Aussie Joe's first Wallabies squad

24 Jun 2024

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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 W...

Finding solutions for the future of Australian rugby

17 Jun 2024

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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 mea...

Can Australian rugby survive another meagre broadcast deal?

11 Jun 2024

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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...

The end of the Rebels ... and Marky Mark?

04 Jun 2024

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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...

NZ Rugby's attempt to be more like Australia

28 May 2024

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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 Pen...

How are the Waratahs back here -- AGAIN?

21 May 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the controversial finish to the Brumbies-Crusaders thriller and ...

At last! The Law reform world rugby needs

13 May 2024

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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...

Is Carter Gordon Australia's best 10?

07 May 2024

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran go around the grounds reflecting on important Round 11 Super Rugby Pacific results, praising the efforts from the ...

What does RA's deficit mean for the Rebels, Australian rugby?

30 Apr 2024

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ESPN's Brittany Mitchell takes over hosting duties alongside joined by Christy Doran as they discuss Rugby Australia's AGM news including their $9mill...

Wallabies positional power rankings: Who's in the hunt?

23 Apr 2024

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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 Rodd...

An Aussie revival? Let's pump the brakes

16 Apr 2024

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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 Hig...

RA between the Rebels and a hard place

08 Apr 2024

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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 W...

Re-sign or release? RA's big Tongan Thor call

02 Apr 2024

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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...

What's up with Razor's All Blacks recruitment drive?

25 Mar 2024

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Newshub rugby reporter Ollie Ritchie to talk all things New Zealand rugby, including the Crusaders' horror s...

Wallabies should try a new backline Toole

18 Mar 2024

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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...

A new era for QLD? Reds needed a little Kiss

11 Mar 2024

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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 Edme...

Is Tane Edmed a 10 option for the Wallabies?

04 Mar 2024

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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 Crusader...

A s---show: Inside the mess at Melbourne Rebels

26 Feb 2024

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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 bla...

Your Super Dooper Super Rugby Pacific preview

19 Feb 2024

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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...

About Schmidt: Can Joe rejuvenate sorry Wallabies?

23 Jan 2024

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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 explain...

Why McLennan's time was up at Rugby Australia

21 Nov 2023

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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 Aust...

The one about Eddie Jones and Aussie rugby in 2023

03 Nov 2023

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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 Worl...

Rugby World Cup Final: Boks worthy winners as TMO divides opinion

31 Oct 2023

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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 ...

Rugby World Cup 2023: History beckons for either ABs or Boks

22 Oct 2023

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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'...

Rugby World Cup 2023: A northern hemisphere quarter sweep?

10 Oct 2023

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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 t...

Rugby World Cup 2023: Wallabies can only wait, and wish

03 Oct 2023

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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 f...

Rugby World Cup 2023: Is that it for Eddie as Wallabies coach?

25 Sep 2023

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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 Wal...

Rugby World Cup 2023: The North-South pod 1

20 Sep 2023

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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 con...

Rugby World Cup: Fantastic Fiji roll the Wallabies -- and what it means in Pool C

18 Sep 2023

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a remarkable night in Saint-Etienne, where Fiji defeated Australia 22-15, lauding the performance of Simon Rauw...

Rugby World Cup: A Wallabies [scrum] weapon, head-contact chaos and a Fijian robbery

11 Sep 2023

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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 ...

Your ultimate guide to Rugby World Cup 2023

01 Sep 2023

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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, th...

French lessons: Foxing Wallabies or feeble Cup contenders?

28 Aug 2023

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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 ...

Eddie explodes, the Farrell farce and Wallaroos go WHACK!

21 Aug 2023

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return as Rugby World Cup 2023 edges closer, the pair discussing; Eddie Jones' extraordinary airport serve; if the pressur...

A wild World Cup squad for the Wallabies

10 Aug 2023

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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 E...

Glass half-full? Wallabies offer hope as HUGE Cup call looms

06 Aug 2023

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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 ha...