136 episodes

Rugby is in our DNA. Join experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones, as well as a cast of special guests, as we debate and dissect the big talking points in Super Rugby and the international game.
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Rugby is in our DNA. Join experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones, as well as a cast of special guests, as we debate and dissect the big talking points in Super Rugby and the international game.
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    Ep.87 - Chaotic year in Aussie rugby complete as Hamish McLennan removed as Rugby Australia chairman

    Ep.87 - Chaotic year in Aussie rugby complete as Hamish McLennan removed as Rugby Australia chairman

    A chaotic year in Australian rugby has culminated in the removal of Hamish McLennan as Chairman, following the earlier departure of Eddie Jones. The Roar's Christy Doran, Tony Harper and Geoff Parkes sit down to dissect the last few weeks leading up to this moment, where McLennan's removal leaves Australian rugby, and what next for Phil Waugh has the new interim Chairman, Daniel Herbert.
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    • 30 min
    Ep.86 – Happy Homecomings with Sean Maloney

    Ep.86 – Happy Homecomings with Sean Maloney

    Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joins rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones as he literally arrives home in Australia for a comprehensive recap of the Rugby World Cup in France which culminated in the gripping Final on Saturday night. South Africa became the first nation to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy for a fourth time, and the guys pull out all the tournament highlights and the ins and outs of the of the Stan Sport and Nine Network coverage.
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    RWC FINAL Instant Reaction: South Africa claim fourth RWC title in an epic decider

    RWC FINAL Instant Reaction: South Africa claim fourth RWC title in an epic decider

    The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by NZ radio broadcaster Martin Devlin, and esteemed Australian rugby writer and tourist Jim Tucker, for the Instant Reaction to South Africa’s 12-11 win over New Zealand In a titanic Rugby World Cup Final at the Stade de France in Paris. The Springboks are the first country to win four RWC titles, and huge congratulations to their team and their fans the world over.
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    • 49 min
    RWC Instant Reaction: Bronzed England do enough to topple Argentina in Paris

    RWC Instant Reaction: Bronzed England do enough to topple Argentina in Paris

    The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones come together for a short and sharp Instant Reaction to England’s 26-23 win over Argentina in this morning’s Bronze Medal match in Paris, a match in which England got out to a lead and held on as Los Pumas fired all the second half shots. The Argentina players were genuinely devastated, while England looked… like they finished third.
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    • 19 min
    RWC 2023 Special: Boks and All Blacks name squads for big dance, World Rugby Awards nominees announced

    RWC 2023 Special: Boks and All Blacks name squads for big dance, World Rugby Awards nominees announced

    The final weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup is upon us, as the Springboks and All Blacks name their squads for the Grand Final. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by News Corp's rugby correspondent Julian Linden for a bumper episode, as they preview the final, discuss the squads and the build up ahead of the match, the announcement of nominees for the World Rugby Awards, what happens next for Rugby Australia with the 2027 Rugby World Cup soon in sight, and more.
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    • 52 min
    Ep.85 – Out-Bokking the Springboks with Tony Johnson

    Ep.85 – Out-Bokking the Springboks with Tony Johnson

    Renowned New Zealand rugby commentator and author Tony Johnson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to look back at a couple of intriguing Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals for very different reasons, contemplate New Zealand and South Africa’s very different routes to the Final and the ways they can both win a fourth title. Oh, and token thoughts on the 3rd-4th playoff, a game that seems to be questioned every four years.
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Great podcast

This is a good blend of Southern and Northern hemisphere news. Harry adds a lot of character and knowledge to the show. I’m glad his finger is in this pie!

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