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ESPN Australia's Sam Bruce is joined by Christy Doran to discuss the biggest talking points in southern hemisphere rugby, from the action on-field to the latest storylines around the game.

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    • 4.9 • 8 Ratings

ESPN Australia's Sam Bruce is joined by Christy Doran to discuss the biggest talking points in southern hemisphere rugby, from the action on-field to the latest storylines around the game.

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

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

    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 standout performers and look ahead to the Rugby Championship, they then turn their attention to the All Blacks' stopover in San Diego and Queensland's cracking clash with Wales, before finishing with a look at the Olympic sevens events in Paris.
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    • 1 hr
    Gazing ahead after Wallabies' 2-0 start

    Gazing ahead after Wallabies' 2-0 start

    Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another weekend of thrilling international rugby, starting with a second straight win for the Wallabies over Wales; they pick apart that match, focusing in on the maul woes and Noah Lolesio's performance, before looking ahead to Saturday's Test with Georgia; they then look at some of the recent Australian player movement and who might yet end up at the Waratahs; before they look at the other big matches from last weekend and the Wallaroos' crushing defeat by New Zealand.
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    • 49 min
    Simple & Effective: They keys to the Wallabies' winning start

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

    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 the performances of Taniela Tupou, Jake Gordon and the seven debutants, before digging into Liam Wright's wild week; then then turn to the Test matches in Pretoria and Dunedin, won by the Springboks and All Blacks, and ponder how much work Australia still has to do.
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    • 59 min
    Unpacking Aussie Joe's first Wallabies squad

    Unpacking Aussie Joe's first Wallabies squad

    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 Wallabies squad, analysing the shock calls, particularly at lock, and just where else Australia appear light on; before they then discuss Dan McKellar's recent sacking by Leicester and ponder whether he could wind up at the Waratahs; before they react to Australia's Olympic Sevens draws.
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    • 54 min
    Finding solutions for the future of Australian rugby

    Finding solutions for the future of Australian rugby

    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 means for the Wallabies; they then turn their attention to Carter Gordon's shock defection to the NRL and debate just how much of a loss he is; before they then talk the looming Wallabies squad announcement and ask whether Australia should consider exiting Super Rugby altogether.
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Can Australian rugby survive another meagre broadcast deal?

    Can Australian rugby survive another meagre broadcast deal?

    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 will look to end Australia's finals drought in New Zealand; they then turn their attention to the competition's immediate and longer-term future, ponder what a national club competition could look like and dig into the ramifications of what another meagre broadcast deal would mean for the game Down Under.
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    • 58 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Sh!t it in ,

Love the nod to Matthew Perry - but not the dogs at Michael Hooper

A fantastic pod, but sadly Doran has been gunning for M Hooper to be dropped for as long as I’ve been listening

I can’t help but feel he would’ve added gravitas, courage & clarity in RWC2023 & no other nation seems to have treated key players so poorly

Waiting for a recant & apology by Mr Doran!

Good insight, authentic hosts but let’s get the ladies on a bit more often now please - Wallaroos are winning more games in 2023….

PS hooper for wallabies coach (you heard it here first )!!!

Witsy ,

Great rugby pod

Insightful and balanced views. Listen every week!

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