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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.

4 DAYS AGO

Arise, Sir Len Flikitau

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran analyse Australia's drought-breaking win at Twickenham, lauding the collective team performance that was the best in recent memory; they isolate the players who showed the can be world class and heap praise on the incremental improvements the team has made; they laud Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's professional rugby debut and marvel at Marcus Smith's game for England, but question whether Steve Borthwick is missing Owen Farrell; before they wrap up the rest of the week 2 November internationals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
5 NOV

How the Wallabies can beat England

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 Wallabies' clash with the Auld Enemy; they discuss what needs to happen for Australia to win at Twickenham and if Samu Kerevi holds the key; before they turn their attention to the remainder of the week two November series action and heap praise on breakout New Zealand star Wallace Sititi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 min
30 OCT

The Suaalii effect is real -- off the field anyway

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 come from up north; they break down Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's selection and discuss his immediate off-field impact; they look across some of the other key November fixtures including this weekend's clash between England and New Zealand; and then discuss a succession plan should Joe Schmidt decide not to continue with the Wallabies beyond next year's Lions series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 hr
1 OCT

A Wallabies report card as a northern adventure looms

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' Rugby Championship campaign, including the weekend's loss in Bledisloe II, handing out grades across the key markers; they then turn their attention to the looming spring tour, analysing who Joseph Suaali'i should tour with and where Tane Edmed might fit in; before they give their impressions of Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley and how the competition can better operate moving forward; they then wrap up a big Wallaroos win in WXV2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 8m
24 SEPT

Why Schmidt's Wallabies glass has 'no water'

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 his side's progress -- or lack thereof -- they look ahead to Wellington and what changes might be made, also gazing further ahead to the spring tour; they then turn their attention to the Pumas' upset win over the Springboks and their growth under new coach Felipe Contepomi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45 min
19 SEPT

Bledisloe I preview special!

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 at Sydney's Accor Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

40 min
9 SEPT

Joe Schmidt must make some tough calls

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 the performance and debate the future of some senior players; before they turn their attention to the Bledisloe Cup and what changes Joe Schmidt might be able to make; they then review another Springboks-All Blacks thriller and discuss the likely onset of tours between the two nations, how that may affect Australia and the future of The Rugby Championship on the whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 3m
3 SEPT

TRC drama from La Plata to Joburg

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 down that 20-19 win, heap praise Carlo Tizzano, Angus Bell and Len Ikitau; they analyse where the improvements came in attack and then debate the final penalty and shock clock drama; they then turn their attention to the thriller in Johannesburg and wonder how Bongi Mbonambi's try stood; and review the club rugby finals in Sydney and Brisbane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

57 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.