The July Internationals comes to a close, as the Wallabies start the Joe Schmidt-era with three on the trot. Nick W, Natho and Andy come together to review the final weekend of the mid-year tests, discuss what worked... and more importantly, where we ACTUALLY sit going into the Rugby Championship. WARNING: Oops, we swore again. We're doing everything we can to stop us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're getting a few specials from The Dropped Kick-Off boys this week! Before we dive into the Wallabies-Georgia result, Natho takes over hosting duties this week to preview Paris 2024's Olympic Sevens, and Australia's chances of bringing home gold, joined by RugbyPass' own Finn Morton.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’ve dumped KARL and bought in regular GAGR commenter Georgia Satellite, who has spent plenty of time in Georgia and Russia over the years. We talk about the Reds taking on Wales in Queensland, The Wallabies game against Georgia in Sydney and the All Blacks game against Fiji in the US. As well as our usual segments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wallabies are two from two! Nick W, Natho and Andy are back this week to chat the latest results for the Wallabies and Wallaroos, plus cast their eye ahead to the rest of the international round, and the upcoming game against Georgia. It also comes with a special call to fill the hill for Jordan Luke. WARNING: naughty words again oopsies VISUAL AID for OPENING Question: https://greenandgoldrugby.com/the-dropped-kick-off-124-fillthehill/ Fill The Hill Go Fund Me:...

Happyman, KARL, and Sully discuss Joe Schmidt's second test team against Wales and run you through the All Black and England match and have a quick chat about South Africa v Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The international season is back, and with it a new season of the Dropped Kick-Off! Like the corridors of RA, the Queenslanders are everywhere! Nick W and Natho welcome a new addition to the team, our Queensland correspondent, Andrew Handyside to the line up to discuss the Wallabies first match under Joe Schmidt, plus the Wallaroos and a tonne more. WARNING: coarse language and adult themes. It's three boys in a pod, what do you expect? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happyman, and Sully discuss Joe Schmidt's first test team and run you through the absolute smorgasbord of international rugby played around the globe this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happyman, KARL and Sully discuss Joe Schmidt's Wallaby squad and select their players in each position and then talk about players diving, Eddie's new team losing, the sad news of the untimely death of Connor Garden-Bachop and our "love" for one player in particular. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another of Super Rugby done and dusted, with the Blues taking the chocolates. The Two Nicks and Natho come together to preview the 2024 International Season and discuss the first Wallabies squad of the season - and what stands out to us. WARNING: guess why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happyman, KARL and Sully discuss the teams for the Blues v Chiefs Grand final and then talk through the five Aussie teams and give our report cards for the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happyman, KARL and Sully discuss the teams for the finals between the Blues and the brumbies and the Hurricanes and the Chiefs this weekend and then talk about their favourite referees in shouting at clouds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week one of the finals done and dusted and zero surprises. All the home teams get it will and truely done. Its a sad farewell to The Rebels and the Brumbies are the only Aussie team left in the comp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come to Hong Kong for the rugby and sightseeing. Stay for the quality kebabs. With Super Rugby semis just around the corner, the two Nicks and Natho sit down to for a special episode of The Dropped Kick-Off, chewing the fat on the quarter-finals and the semis. Nick H and Natho sit down for a very special chat with Aussie rugby podcast royalty in Kick Offs and Kick Ons' own Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell and James 'The Professor' Rochford about their thoughts on the Wallabies, Super Rugby...

Super Rugby Quarter-finals, The Aussie Sevens triumph in Madrid, and Joe Schmidt commencing his preparations for Wales and Georgia - there is a lot going on in Aussie rugby right now. Nick W and Natho come together to discuss all of the above - and tackle a nagging fear that Natho is dealing with! WARNING: occasional coarse language and inappropriate NRC-themed innuendo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finals time and we are firming rooting for all the Aussie teams. We pick the bones of the rebels & have a look at the ins and outs of Aussie Joes first Wallabies picks.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to G&GR’s Talking Team’s podcast for the Super Rugby Quarter Finals. With Happyman, KARL and RAWL we look at the teams, who’s playing and discuss where we think the game will end up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The axe has finally fallen on the Melbourne Rebels, with Rugby Australia officially announcing their club will not participate in Super Rugby Pacific after 2025. The Two Nicks, Natho and Dylan sit down to answer key questions from today's events: What exactly happened? What happens from here? What will be the impact on Victorian Rugby? Is this the end for the Melbourne Rebels, and what are their options? WARNING: few swear words. Some boys just lost their club, it's understandable.  See...

All the Team news for Round 15 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night I had the opportunity to sit down with the fabulous and engaging former Brumby and current Waratahs tight head, Tom Ross. Tom talks about how he escaped the barren wastelands of the ACT and signed with the Tahs in November 2023. He reflects on a fair prop education while down south with one or two reasonable prop mentors and some useful coaches as well. 2024 saw Tom in the Tahs starting XV before he too succumbed to the Tahs curse, doing his MCL five minutes into the match against...

This week we talk about the Super Rugby foul play reporting system, the benefits of taking easy points and respect for referees, as well as all the player movements in this weeks games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a will-they won't-they saga all season, the Waratahs have decided to let Darren Coleman go. The boys are here to discuss all in this FLASH pod! But was it a good decision? Why do the Waratahs seem to change but get no better? How come the state with the biggest population and the most rugby players in Oz is perpetually disappointing, like pesto pasta writ large and in an out-of-form Super Rugby form?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener...

To kick off this new series, our first guest has been a revelation at the Tahs this year. Starting the year on a 'training contract', injuries to other players coupled with his own rising form saw him demand a spot on the pine and then quickly into the starting team. Currently recovering from a shoulder injury, we welcome NSW Waratahs hooker, Julian Heaven. Special thanks to the Simon at Waratah Media for his co-operation and support. And of course to 'The Axe' himself, who as you'll hear is...

This week the two Nicks and Nathan chat the closing rounds of Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos, and team cohesion. We also put together a timeline detailing what we think the next three weeks will look like Chats include: Which player would you bring in to save the Waratahs? Team cohesion and the Western Force Who can ACTUALLY make finals? WARNING: swearing and a wee bit of innuendo. Ya get it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Happyman, Keith and Sully talk about big hits, The Wallaroos team, the replacement laws, The Blues v Hurricanes game, all the player movements for round 13 of Super Rugby and much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.