Episodes
The Grand Slam is still alive, and a statement has been made at Twickenham.The Two Nicks and Natho return to discuss the last week of rugby, including the Wallabies win against England, previewing Wales, and who is the most annoying personality in rugby.
WARNING: strong naughty words cause we're happy boys cause our team won. Sue us.
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Published 11/14/24
Turns out there has actually been a lot of activity going on in the Aussie rugby world.
Nick W and Natho dust of the mics and start things up again as the Wallabies and Australia XV announce their squads for the Spring Tour.
They also review the Wallaroos claiming the WXV2 trophy, their World Cup draw, Super Rugby U16s and U19s, Australia U18s' clean sweep in NZ, the Next Gen Sevens, and more.
WARNING: we finally got Natho to swear! RA, sack him!
Check out the Wallaby/Australia XV squad...
Published 10/23/24
Another year, another loss to New Zealand in New Zealand.
Before the pod heads on a short break, Nick W and Josh dissect the Wallabies performance in the Rugby Championship and look ahead to the Spring Tour, examine the Wallaroos WXV 2 campaign, and discuss the removal of the Melbourne Rebels Women's side from Super Rugby Women's.
WARNING: Passionate rugby fans with foul mouths here.
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Published 10/03/24
The Wallabies play their final match of the Rugby Championship, while the Wallaroos prepare to kick off their WXV 2 campaign in South Africa.
The two Nicks take their lunchbreaks to discuss the Wallabies squad for Wellington and Bledisloe II, before Nick W flies solo to discuss the Wallaroos.
WARNING: a few naught words. We're very naughty boys!
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Published 09/26/24
The Bledisloe Cup is back in New Zealand for another year - but is all lost after a thrilling performance in Sydney.
Nick H, Nick W and Natho come together to review Bledisloe I, the highlights and lowlights of the result, and look ahead to Wellington. Are Australia on the brink of turning a corner under Joe Schmidt?
WARNING: We're all very reasonable people who don't swear and engage in inappropriate behaviour on podcast at all.
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Published 09/23/24
Where the hell do we even begin?
After a week off to lick our wounds after the Wallabies capitulation in La Plata, Nick W, Nick H and Nath discuss the fallout from Los Pumas, the Wallaroos Belfast loss, Bernard Foley's new look, and look ahead as best we can to the Bledisloe. Until, that is, we go off the rails.
WARNING: coarse language, adult themes and general all around stupidity.
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Published 09/17/24
Lekker bro.
Fresh off some lovely interactions with South African rugby twitter that the main GAGR audience has probably no idea about, Nick W, Nick H and Natho come together to preview the Wallabies second test against Los Pumas, and go through the squad for Santa Fe.
WARNING: swearing occurs. In English and Afrikaan. Don't listen if you are South African and easily offended.
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Published 09/06/24
Lunchtime recording times, what luxury!
Nick W and Natho go rapid fire as the Wallabies announce their squad for the upcoming match against Los Pumas in La Plata, and give their preview as Joe Schmidt's men look to snap an eight match losing streak.
They also discuss the latest news around David Nucifora's departure from Aussie rugby.
WARNING: Barely any swearing here. Sorry folks, feels out of character.
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Published 08/30/24
The Wallabies are prepping for their tour of Argentina, following an ugly loss to the Boks in Perth. Nick W, Nick H and Natho dissect the squad heading over, plus:
Drama in the All Black camp New signings in Aussie rugby Foote going home WARNING: we swear a lot on the podcast.
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Published 08/23/24
We're rawdogging this one straight from Western Australian Wifi.Nick (the handsome one), Nathan and Andy talk through the squad for the second test against South Africa in Perth.
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Published 08/16/24
We feel culpable. The Aussie Mens 7s must be avid listeners, took our advice too literally and decide to drop the ball against the Fijians.Ah well, the Olympics are only ever four years.
Today Nick and Nathan talk about:
Olympics misery Our favourite Olympic sports Best players The Rugby Championship Squad and, in a special announcement, Nick interviews his boss, sports administator Carolyn Campbell. Carolyn has run several sports organisations, from Volleyball Australia, to Netball NSW...
Published 08/01/24
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.
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Published 07/23/24
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.
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Published 07/22/24
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
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Published 07/16/24
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?
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Published 07/09/24
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?
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Published 06/25/24
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
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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Published 04/17/24