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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the fourth and final Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test in Baltimore, which saw the Springboks round out a 3-1 series win over the All Blacks. They laud South Africa's depth and the longevity of some of their outstanding veterans, and ponder whether Rassie Erasmus will see out his contract to the return series in New Zealand in 2030, and then look at what the All Blacks need to fix to turn things around by the World Cup. They also debate the role of the TMO and whether it was used correctly in Baltimore, before reacting to the Wallabies' latest squad, which sees the return of Jordan Petaia and a maiden callup for Harry McLaughlin-Phillips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' tour of Argentina, giving Les Kiss a grading for his first four Tests in charge. They review the 28-draw in Mendoza, debating whether the series win should be looked through a glass half-full or half-empty lens; lament Carter Gordon's latest injury and ponder the fly-half the Wallabies should bring in; and then look ahead to the Springboks and Bledisloe Cup contests. They then turn their attention to South Africa's win over New Zealand and the broader Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, and ponder what it means for the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran front up after their main podcast suffered irreparable IT issues, offering up an apology for the lack of content earlier in the week. But then they look ahead to Australia's second Test with the Pumas, discuss the team changes and growing depth, before dropping their tips and also finding a winner in the third Springboks-All Blacks clash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the All Blacks' stunning win in Johannesburg, lauding several individual performances as the wheels came off for the Springboks. They then turn their attention to the Wallabies' two-Test tour of Argentina and why it will be a huge step up for Les Kiss; they then discuss another heavy Wallaroos loss to New Zealand and update the latest news out of Waratahs HQ following Michael Cheika's return as head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are feeling warm and fuzzy after news of Treyvon Pritchard's contract extension with the Reds and Rugby Australia. They analyse that deal and what it means for the game, before diving into the news that Michael Cheika has all but signed on for a Waratahs return. They pull apart what his coaching team might look like and debate what else needs to happen to ensure it is not a sugar rush for the franchise, and the turn their attention to the Wallabies' win over Japan, highlighting the many fine contributions and how it has set them up for the two-Test tour of Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce returns from leave to rejoin Christy Doran at the desk, the duo first analysing the Wallabies narrow win in Osaka. They they look ahead to the second Test in Townsville, pondering what changes Les Kiss should make. They then switch focus to the ongoing uncertainty at the Waratahs, while answering your questions, before breaking down Rugby Australia's strategy -- or lack thereof -- and how last year's Lions windfall might best be managed in the face of the NRL's mega broadcast deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran sit down to discuss the worst kept secret in Australian rugby, the return of Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps to the Waratahs, the side's pursuit of a new coach and whether that could be Michael Cheika, before they breakdown Les Kiss's first Wallabies side to take on Japan and question why it's taken Rugby Australia so long to name a new Wallaroos coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran sit down for a special edition as they breakdown Les Kiss's first ever Wallabies squad as coach, discussing the build of the group, the not-so-surprising recall of a haulking lock, the introduction of a Reds centre and look at what Kiss had to say at his first press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran say farewell to Joe Schmidt as they analyse his legacy with the Wallabies and determine whether his tenure was a success, they heap praise on the Wallabies' big win over Italy, and look at the changes Les Kiss might make, before they discuss the All Blacks' win over Ireland and who Dave Rennie could turn to for the upcoming Greatest Rivalry tour, and rate the success of the Nations Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran dissect the Wallabies' loss to France, including their worrying capitulation, before they discuss what legacy Joe Schmidt will leave behind and who he might turn to in Perth, they look at Will Jordan's incredible record-breaking feat over Italy, and admonish the TMO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran gush about the opening weekend of the Nations Championship, they discuss what went right for the Wallabies and what went wrong, debate if they'd make changes to for this week's line-up, analyse the incredible All Blacks-France Test and what Les Bleus could bring to Brisbane, before they touch on the Super Rugby Women's finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran are back ahead of the Nations Championship opener discussing Joe Schmidt's selection calls, including the end to Jock Campbell's 1316-day exile, while Dave Rennie has named his maiden All Blacks line-up with a big ommission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran discuss Dave Rennie's maiden All Blacks squad including the embarrassment of riches in depth, some shock omissions and questions whether it's the beginning of the end for Beauden Barrett. They look ahead at what Joe Schmidt's legacy looks like after the Nations Championship, before they review the Hurricanes' record-breaking season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies squad, including the shock omission of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto. They assess the trio of uncapped rookies, the Giteau Law picks, and how Schmidt may have to do a U-turn on his previous selection criteria. They then turn their attention to the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final between the Chiefs and Hurricanes, and discuss the controversial Team of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a forgettable weekend for Australian rugby, as the Brumbies and Reds bow out of Super Rugby Pacific for 2026. They heap praise on the Hurricanes and discuss how many Test teams they might beat; they look at the competition format and how it might change next year, discussing the balance of appeasing broadcasters but not conceding tournament integrity. They then turn their attention to the victorious Aussie sevens, some key Australia Under 20 news, some changes at the Waratahs, and some other contract moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the final regular season round of Super Rugby, before looking ahead to the finals. They question whether either the Reds or Brumbies are capable of advancing beyond the qualifying finals, before lamenting another failed Waratahs season and just what must change in Sydney. They also discuss which Moana Pasifika players are hot property, before turning their attention to Super Rugby's all-time XV. They then name their Wallabies 23s to face Ireland and debate some wider squad calls, before celebrating Australia's clean sweep at the Valladolid Sevens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran run the rule over Round 15 of Super Rugby Pacific and then look ahead to the final weekend of the regular season; they analyse where the Reds are really at, if the Brumbies are back to their best, and what 2027 might hold for the Waratahs and Force. They then turn their attention to the wider rugby world, looking at a Club World Cup, Asia Pacific Championship and the proposed Anzac Test, while also revealing some France-based players could represent Australia at the Under 20 World Cup; they then discuss the Melbourne Rebels-Rugby Australia court case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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