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Episodes
Are you buying what Eddie Jones is selling?
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Welcome to Bledisloe week and [hopefully!] a packed MCG
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
This Wallaby 'Datsun' needs a serious tune up
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' last-gasp defeat by Argentina, lamenting more poor discipline and inaccuracy at ruck time; they ...
Blimey! The Wallabies took a Springbok beating
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wro...
A golden chance for Wallabies to beat the Boks in SA
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Eddie does it again! Understanding the Wallabies' RC squad
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dissect Eddie Jones' Wallabies squad, attempting to make sense of Ben Donaldson's inclusion as they break down the selecti...
Unpacking the Super semis and a big Wallabies bolter
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
Unlucky Ardie: The Berry call that's divided Super Rugby
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 qu...
DC was right, the Waratahs were s---
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a largely deflating final round of Super Rugby Pacific for Australian rugby, slamming the Waratahs' pathetic pe...
It's a good thing Eddie was at Twickenham
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 oppos...
Does Super Rugby Pacific have an integrity issue?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Reds serve up humble pie; Farewelling a legend
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
What's going wrong with the Reds?
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Scrum Reset team is back lauding the passion and performances from Noah Lolesio and Carter Gordon and their battle for Wallabies selection, look a...
Too many cooks in the Rugby Australia kitchen?
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, c...
Thanking Lord Laurie, fight for the top eight
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 dedicat...
What to do with Swinton? Wallabies head to camp
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 caugh...
Time Reds pull cord on Thorn? Do or die for Tahs
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Breaking down Eddie's first [official] Wallabies squad
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran run the rule over Eddie Jones' Wallabies training squad, debating the merits of Suliasi Vunivalu's inclusion, Harry Wilson...
Suaali'i signs: Is he worth $1.6m a season?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, b...
Cause for Aussie alarm? Full Six Nations wrap
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mig...
Dynamic Drua deliver for Fiji; England annihilated
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Rug...
The good, the bad and the ugly from Super Round
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 enco...
Rampant rookies, ragged Reds and an entertaining Round 1
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Your ultimate Super Rugby Pacific preview
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Eddie returns! Strap yourselves in, Australia
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Eddie exits England; is he set for a Wallabies return?
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Marky Mark and the comeback Wallabies
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's comeback win over Wales, heaping praise on Mark Nawaqanitawase and comparing him to another former ...
Rinse, repeat for 'dumb a---' Wallabies but few heads can roll
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran address the Wallabies' injury crisis, pondering who is to blame, before they turn attention to the 'dumb a---' penalties i...
A Wallabies debacle, Ridiculous Rassie & Overlooked Ardie
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, b...
Oh no, it's Penaud! French joy, Wallabies pain & England Cheika-ed at last
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ren...
Are the jackal's days in rugby numbered?
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' win at Murrayfield, discussing Tate McDermott's performance, the yellow card given to Glen Young an...
The November Tests are here [in October]!
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Hoop...
Another Aussie Eden Park disaster as All Blacks reign supreme
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Gobsmacked: A Bledisloe for the ages, with a decision to boot
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 gener...
This frustration with the Wallabies is all too familiar
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Magnificent Marika, 'Hollywood' White & the 96% Pumas
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ap...
Addressing Australia's playmaker problems
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The most competitive Rugby Championship ... ever?
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 2 of the Rugby Championship; questioning Dave Rennie's Wallabies selections and pondering the fullback probl...
Super Hooper, injured Cooper & Foster's failing ABs
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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-endin...
Did NZ Rugby take the easy option?
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Put your [broken] Wallabies record on
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
The Wallabies' habit that must change
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 dow...
Bonus pod! How in the hell did the Wallabies win that?
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 firs...
Series preview: Can the Wallabies FINALLY beat England?
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Eddi...
Has Rugby Australia blown up Super Rugby?
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Lachie McCaffrey break down the bombshell comments from RA boss Hamish McLennan, pondering whether Australia really could...
How was that not a penalty, Ben O'Keeffe?
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Analysing the key QF moments & Our Wallaby 23s
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals, breaking down the big moments, discussing the yellow and red cards, and Lei...
A Super farce, but the finals are here!
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
Come on down, Quade Cooper
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A short-lived Australian resurgence?
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran answer your questions from social media, pick apart each Aussie team's performance in Round 13, and discuss Suliasi Vuniva...
Why the Brumbies are flying, and the Reds faltering
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
At last! Aussies aim up in Super Rugby Pacific
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Solving the Fraser McReight dilemma
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
A Ballymore brouhaha & trans-Tasman trepidation
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the fiasco that engulfed Australian rugby following Brad Thorn's confirmation he would like to coach the Wallab...
Banks offer the stark reality for Aussie rugby
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss Tom Banks' massive contract offer in Japan, analysing its knock-on effects both for Rugby Australia and the Wallab...
Is JOC really the 'front-runner' as Wallabies 10?
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 agai...
Why Tom Banks deserved a red and a suspension
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Is Eddie Jones on thin ice in England?
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dissecting Australian criticism from across the ditch
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, an...
Will other NRL players follow Tuivasa-Sheck's lead?
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A rugby world in flux as Beale deal is done
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We review the opening weekend of Super Rugby Pacific and nominate some eye-catching performers, discuss Kurtley Beale's return and Australia's fullbac...
A chaotic build-up, but Super Rugby Pacific is here!
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 1...
That's a wrap! Cardiff drama and a Wallabies season review
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a dramatic Test in Cardiff, discuss the Wallabies progress in 2021, name their breakout players of the year and po...
Wallabies mismanagement has come back to bite them
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' lacklustre defeat by England, the loss of Michael Hooper and mismanagement of the squad earlier in t...
Wallabies get the win, but Japan prove a point
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Japan-based former Brumbies forward Lachie McCaffrey review the Wallabies' win in Oita, discuss the impact of Samu Kerevi...
Wrapping up the Rugby Championship & RA centralisation
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the closing round of the Rugby Championship, reflect on each team's progress, look ahead to the November Tests and...
Kerevi has changed the way the Wallabies play
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' 28-7 win over Argentina, analysing where they fell away after a strong start and the polish they're ...
'Complete' Wallabies performance the best of Rennie era
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Brittany Mitchell review the Wallabies' 30-17 win over the Springboks, analysing the key improvements from the Bledisloe ...
Humble pie! Was that Quade's finest Test performance?
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' 28-26 win over the Springboks, analysing Quade Cooper's superb outing and what role he plays going f...
Hard to buy Rennie's positivity after Bledisloe III
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth, analysing where it again went wrong for the Wallabies and what changes should be m...
Grievances settled? Super Rugby Pacific is a go, as is Bledisloe III
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Liam Napier analyse a busy two weeks off the field, identifying the good and bad in Super Rugby Pacific and recapping the...
Wallabies' growing pains and a Giteau law overhaul
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ESPN Scrum Reset crew break down Bledisloe II, including where Australia's key issues lie, whether a yellow card should have been issued to the Al...
Was Bledisloe I a step back for the Wallabies?
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Bledisloe opener, discussing where the Wallabies went wrong, pondering changes for game II and debating whether...
Why Koroibete red wasn't all bad news for Wallabies
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' dramatic win in the third Test, break down Marika Koroibete's red card and what the victory means f...
Wallabies reverted to Cheika approach in Melbourne
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the second Test between Australia and France, analysing the Wallabies' breakdown deficiencies, where the French had...
Is the Tongan Thor destined for life as an impact player?
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' first Test against France, analysing the performances of the halves, Taniela Tupou's role moving for...
How quickly can Darren Coleman turn the Waratahs around?
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a jam-packed pod this week as the team breaks down Darren Coleman's impending ascension to the Waratahs job, updates the latest news out of Walla...
Breaking down the Wallabies squad for France
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Jim Tucker discuss the ins and outs of Dave Rennie's 38-man squad, review the Australian fortunes in Super Rugby Trans-Ta...
What should Rugby Australia do in 2022?
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and former Brumbies back-rower Locky McCaffrey review the Reds' drought-breaking Trans-Tasman win for Australia, look ahead t...
How bad will Super Rugby TT get for the Aussies?
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Liam Napier from New Zealand, the trio discussing a winless Round 1 of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman for Australi...
How much does the loss of Paisami hurt the Reds?
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Jimmy Tucker to preview both Super Rugby finals, analysing the loss of Hunter Paisami, how the Brumbies migh...
Could James O'Connor be a Wallabies captain?
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by former Brumbies back-rower Lachie McCaffrey to review another Reds-Brumbies classic, analyse the Rebels woes...
Where was the Waratahs' succession planning?
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who should the Waratahs look to as they start the search for a new coach, and what's to be made of the big omissions at hooker from Dave Rennie's Wall...
Are the Reds now in the box seat for Super Rugby AU?
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Jim Tucker to review the Reds-Brumbies classic, look at some Wallabies risers and sliders, and provide an up...
Analysing trans-Tasman relations & what's up with the Waratahs?
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Liam Napier break down the opening weeks of Super Rugby Aotearoa and AU, dig deep into the Waratahs' woes and address the...
Super Rugby AU is here, and so is ESPN Scrum Reset
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first "hype" edition of ESPN Scrum Reset, Sam Bruce and Christy Doran take a quick look ahead to Super Rugby AU, the Round 1 teams, make a big ...