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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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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.

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

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

    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, why it is both the right and wrong call, and where the Rebels' best players might wind up in 2025; they then turn their attention to the Super Rugby quarterfinals and whether the Reds can become the first Aussie team to win a finals match in New Zealand; before they react to news of Mark Nawaqanitawase's omission from a Wallabies train-on squad and the stunning victory by the Australian women's sevens team in Madrid.
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    NZ Rugby's attempt to be more like Australia

    NZ Rugby's attempt to be more like Australia

    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 Penney's future, whether a "Giteau Law" is needed in the wake of another young departure, the prospect of All Blacks-Springboks tours as early as 2026, and the potential for a "civil war" as the game is split in two around governance reform. All that plus a full review of Super Rugby Pacific and how the final ladder may shake out.
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    • 59 min
    How are the Waratahs back here -- AGAIN?

    How are the Waratahs back here -- AGAIN?

    Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the controversial finish to the Brumbies-Crusaders thriller and the sparkling performances from Rob Valetini and Tom Wright; they then dig into the Waratahs' mess, pondering who deserves the blame and how they might navigate their way forward; they also share their disappointment at Suliasi Vunivalu's double-trip effort in Fiji and lament a huge missed opportunity for the Wallaroos.
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    • 55 min

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