Episodes
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...
Published 06/10/24
Published 06/10/24
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.
Published 06/06/24
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...
Published 05/30/24
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...
Published 05/21/24
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...
Published 05/16/24
The Dropped Kick-Off returns for another week, and this time we're joined by a Pirate, an Owl and a Brumby in Jack Debreczeni! Nick and Josh sit down to chew the fat with Jack on the Canes victory, learnings from big losses, working with the wider squad, how crucial a clear club identity is, the Lord's favourite beer, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/02/24
Think the name is unhinged? Wait until we start talking! The two Nicks and Nathan are back to review a pivotal upcoming round in Super Rugby Pacific, plus discuss the Grand Final of Super Rugby Women's. WARNING: Coarse language and adult themes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/25/24
The boys are back in town! The boys being the Tahs and the town being good ol' Syd-da-ney. Nick, Nathan and Josh are here to talk about the Tahs, Reds, Rebels and more. How good are the Tahs? Will Swinton ever see red? What's up with the Reds? McReight or McWrong - whats with these judiciary decisions? The Rebels are looking good aren't they! Should Debreczeni start for the Wallabies? (red hot I know) and should the Waratahs Women swap with the Mens? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Published 04/17/24
The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC! This is the 3rd of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Bryan Habana.Listen to our other pods with Brian O'Driscoll and Nolli Waterman below:Brian O'Driscoll - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-brian-odriscoll-hsbc-hong-sevens Nolli Waterman -...
Published 04/09/24
The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC! This is the 2nd of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Nolli Waterman.Listen to our other pods with Brian O'Driscoll and Bryan Habana below:Brian O'Driscoll - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-brian-odriscoll-hsbc-hong-sevens Bryan Habana -...
Published 04/08/24
The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC! This is the 1st of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Brian O'Driscoll.Listen to our other pods with Nolli Waterman and Bryan Habana below:Nolli Waterman - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-danielle-nolli-waterman-hsbc-hong-kong Bryan Habana...
Published 04/07/24
Happy Easter folks! Nick W and Natho come together to chat about this upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Women's, and who would win in a run-it-straight challenge. WARNING: occasional swear word here and there.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/29/24
The battle of the Creightons looms this weekend!  Nick W and Natho are back on to chat about the upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, plus dive into the news of the re-signing of Max Jorgensen to Australian rugby and Hoops set to finally debut in Sevens rugby! WARNING: Swear to god, if you pull us up for our language... Episode Code: 5.8 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/28/24
Our (delayed) Super Rugby Women's podcast is here. Nick W and Nathan jump in to review round one, see where all teams are at, and give their predictions for this upcoming weekend!  WARNING: barely any swearing. Sorry guys Episode Code: 5.7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/21/24
The two Nicks and Natho return for their thoughts on Super Rugby Pacific five weeks in, and give their grades to each Australian side. We also discuss: Lions tickets Latest Rebels news Law changes WARNING: a few swears be had. Sticks and stones hurt, s***s and f***s shouldn't in easy chats like this.  Episode Code: 5.6 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/20/24
We're waiting until the last possible minute to drop our episode this week, and we're back to the OG crew from 2018! The Two Nicks come together to chew the fat on hot topics, classic GAGR style. They include: Super Round  The $2.6 million blowout The 23 Wallabies recommendations Previewing Round Three WARNING: A few coarse words are muttered. If you find s**ts and f**ks offensive, this is not the show for you obviously.  Episode Code: 5.5 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Published 03/08/24
It's that time of the year where instead of celebrating what should be a fun signature weekend, all rugby podcasters come together to offer their alternatives to Super Round in Melbourne! Nick W, Nick H and Natho sit down to dissect the first weekend of Super Rugby, and preview the much publicised Super Round.  WARNING: words may be coarse in nature uponeth this audio podcast. Forgiveth us, for we uth do notuth haveth good grammareth! Episode Code: 5.4   See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Published 02/28/24
A Dropped Kick-Off favourite returns for his yearly appearance on the show, as Nick W and Natho chat with the Wests very own Graham Cooper on the state of all things with the whistle in 2024. Among their chat includes: The new tackle laws The Whistleblowers documentary RWC2023 and the fallout online WARNING: the language be coarsing sometimes. We're an after dark pod, it would be weird if we didn't swear.  Episode Code: 5.3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/27/24
Super Rugby preseason is over!  Nathan and Nick W come together to talk about the Wallabies documentary, and preview the games the best way we know how: using Super Rugby's dodgy tipping % predictions!  WARNING: There is a bit of swearing. We're the self-appointed after-dark podcast of The Roar and Rugby.com.au.  Episode Code: 106 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/22/24
Dust off your dodgy internet and spicy hot takes, the Dropped Kick-Off is back for another year. Nick W, Josh and Natho are joined by our Victorian rep Dylan Langes to chat the latest news, the Wallabies new coaching appointments, trials... and the whole situation unfolding at the Melbourne Rebels. WARNING: couple of s&^%s and f@#%s cause stuff is depressing in Melbourne right now. Key Topics: Joe Schmidt appointed as Wallabies coach The Melbourne Rebels up creek without a...
Published 02/07/24
We're signing off 2023 with a full length remix of our (now defunct) intro music, complete with a guest feature from the one and only Eddie Jones
Published 12/03/23
EMERGENCY BROADCAST! Nick W and Natho come off their holidays to talk about the latest in Aussie rugby, cause absolutely nothing at all has happened. Definitely nothing.
Published 11/20/23
Well, there's only two left. Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR's very own Yowie in (most likely) our final pod of the year to preview the Rugby World Cup Grand Final.
Published 10/24/23
The Wallabies might be out, but the fun doesn't stop there. Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR writer Happyman to review the last round of the #RWC2023 pool stages and preview the 2023 Quarter Finals.
Published 10/12/23