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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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Why RA must be proactive, not reactive

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to the Waratahs' shock win in Fiji, highlighting the performances of several young guns and the selection Dan McKellar might have moving forward; they then discuss the Force's win over the Reds and lament Queensland's lineout, before looking ahead to the Roun 15 action. They also talk Treyvon Pritchard's future, the Rugby World Cup and where Australia's collective playing cohort can add up to more than sums of its current parts for the Wallabies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
12 MAI

Refs, Wallabies' overseas options & 'unsettled' Suaalii

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dissect the controversial Reds-Chiefs thriller, reviewing the performance of referee Marcus Playle and the wider officiating team, they then dig into some individual performances and concerns around the broader Australia set-piece, talk contract moves for local and overseas players, debate the merits of a Lonergan-Gordon halves pairing, and then react to Dave Rennie's All Blacks media conference and a growing problem for New Zealand rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 h
5 MAI

How are the Waratahs back here -- AGAIN?

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific, starting with the Western Force's win over the Waratahs. They break down NSW's woes, whether Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii needs a position shift and if coach Dan McKellar is under pressure, before heaping praise on the Force's turnaround and the play of Ben Donaldson and Dylan Piestch. They then analyse the Reds' win over the Brumbies, talk some Wallabies selections, the Nations Championship, laws and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 h 8 min
28 AVR.

Super Round success! So what, now?

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review a banner weekend for Super Rugby Pacific, the hugely successful Super Round in Christchurch. On the ground in New Zealand, Christy details the atmosphere and build-up, before they both ponder the concept's future. They also review the on-field action, lamenting three trans-Tasman defeats for the Aussies, while shining a light on some positive individual performances, before turning their attention to talk of an Anzac Test match, the Wallaroos' loss to the Black Ferns, and Rugby Australia's incredible financial result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

59 min
21 AVR.

What is the future of Super Rugby?

Sam Bruce is joined by Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley, who discusses Moana Pasifika's likely exit, competition scheduling, recent growth metrics, cross-border eligibility, future expansion, Super Round, the global season and club World Cup, stadia, his wishes for the competition, and why he believes the tournament can not just survive but thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

53 min
14 AVR.

Did RA just execute an Olympic-level backflip?

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran rev up the Royal Family ahead of Prince Harry and Megan's visit to the Waratahs-Moana game, they review Round 9 of Super Rugby, paying tribute to the fight of the Reds and Brumbies, they ponder what name a mythical trophy should be for a potential ACT Kiwi sweep, lament another narrow Force loss, then turn their attention to Rugby Australia's Giteau Law clarification, look at some overseas Wallabies and some Test bolters, and answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 h 2 min
7 AVR.

Is it time to panic about the Reds, Kiss?

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Easter weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, declaring the Force's win over the Reds their best for a decade; they heap praise on Ben Donaldson and Franco Molina and ponder whether there is a formal pipeline to be struck with Argentina, before turning their attention to the Reds' woes and how concerned Wallabies fans should be about Les Kiss; they then recap the Waratahs' loss to the Chiefs, discuss some overseas-based Wallabies, and look ahead to Super Round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 h
30 MARS

How much is an uncapped prop worth?

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran recap Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, heaping praise on the Waratahs and youngsters Sid Harvey, Miles Amatosero and Ethan Dobbins; they debate where exactly the Brumbies are at; before turning their attention to the Reds' horror afternoon in Wellington, followed by another Force near miss; they then react to news that uncapped Reds prop Massimo de Lutiis has been tabled a huge offer by Ireland, and then discuss Will Skelton's reported torn Achilles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 h 5 min

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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.