The Roar Rugby Podcast

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The Roar Rugby Podcast

Rugby is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate! Join our hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua as we chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Ep.150 - Lions fever ahead of first Test, Lynagh poised to wear Wallabies No.10 as Schmidt rolls the dice

    After 12 long years for the Wallabies, the time has finally arrived with the first British and Irish Lions Test just days away, and not only is excitement building among fans, but there is a bit of shock news on the Australian selection front with Tom Lynagh set to be handed the key No.10 jersey. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua are joined by former England and Lions star Ben Youngs to not only talk about how the tourists have been preparing but what game plan Joe Schmidt and the Wallabies must employ to taste success. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  2. 8 JUL

    Ep.149 - Lolesio out of Lions series after Wallabies scrape home, so who steps in?

    The Wallabies only just scraped over the line against Fiji in their first Test of the season, but the big news to come out of the game was that Noah Lolesio will miss the three Tests against the British and Irish Lions after requiring neck surgery. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua unpack the performance and who is going to replace Lolesio at No.10. Plus, an in-depth chat with rugby correspondent for The Times and friend of the podcast Alex Lowe who is travelling with the Lions media pack to discuss the tourists' strong form on Australian soil. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  3. 30 JUN

    Ep.148 - Lions mania as Wallabies look to Fiji first - with Scott Sio

    Australia is in the grip of Lions Mania, with the British & Irish Lions beginning their tour Down Under with a big win over the Western Force as they gear up to take on a Wallabies team preparing to first face Fiji. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua unpack all the drama from the weekend - including a Perth ground announcer's cheeky dig at the Lions' Southern Hemisphere lads! Plus, an in-depth chat with Wallabies stalwart and friend of the podcast Scott Sio. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  4. 23 JUN

    Ep.147 - Wallabies named, the Lions arrive Down Under after shock loss, JOC's Crusaders glory, Razor names All Blacks

    The Wallabies have named a 36-man squad for the upcoming Test against Fiji, with a few interesting calls as the British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia after their surprise defeat to Argentina on their home shores. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua catch up with Irish Independent's Chief Rugby Correspondent, Ruaidhri O'Connor, to preview the Lions' preparations, as well as recapping James O'Connor's SRP grand final win with the Crusaders and the All Blacks' 33-man squad to take on France. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  5. 16 JUN

    Ep.146 - All-Kiwi Super Final AGAIN, Wallabies prepare to name first squad

    The Brumbies' season is over after going down to the Chiefs in Hamilton, setting up an all-Kiwi Super Rugby Pacific grand final. What went wrong for the ACT side, and who will prevail between the Crusaders and the Chiefs? Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the SRP finals and look ahead to the upcoming Wallabies team announcement to battle the British & Irish Lions, as well as talking about the English Premiership Rugby final. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  6. 10 JUN

    Ep.145 - Can the Brumbies end Aussie rugby's NZ finals hoodoo? Plus Wallabies-Lions prep, and Junior Wallabies coach Chris Whitaker

    The Brumbies are once again the last Aussie team standing as the Super Rugby Pacific season reaches the semi-final stage - but do they have any chance of toppling the Chiefs in Hamilton? Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the dramatic qualifying finals weekend that was, unpack the latest from Wallabies prep to battle the Lions, and chat with current Junior Wallabies coach Chris Whitaker. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  7. 3 JUN

    Ep.144 - Meet the Super Six, and Marika Koroibete on his Lions hopes

    The Super Rugby Pacific finals are here, but it was a weekend of controversy, with a missed knock-on costing the Brumbies a crucial top-two spot. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua unpack all the drama, and chat with two-time John Eales Medallist Marika Koroibete about his Lions tour hopes - and his rugby future. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  8. 26 MAY

    Ep.143 - The Roar Rugby podcast: Do-or-die for Tahs, Pistol Pete wins another gong

    Christy Doran and Matt To'omua preview an exciting final round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news, including the Waratah's last-gasp chances of making finals, Taniela Tupou's patchy form, as well as the announcement of Rugby Club World Cup and Joanne Yapp's decision to leave the Wallaroos. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
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Rugby is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate! Join our hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua as we chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Roar Sports
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    232
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Roar Sports
  • Show Website
    The Roar Rugby Podcast

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