The Wallabies end their July campaign with a win over Georgia and now turn their eyes to the Springboks, who arrive in three weeks. Christy Doran and Matt Toomua discuss the win against the Lelos, and are joined by Andrew Slack to discuss the Wallaby Immortals and the 2023 Review, and Anthony Eddy to discuss the state of the Aussie Sevens as they commence their Olympic campaign in Paris. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Guests: Andrew Slack & Anthony Eddy Producer: Nick...

The Wallabies winning streak under Joe Schmidt continues, as they wrap up their July mid-year campaign with a 40-29 win over a determined Georgia - winning their opening three matches for the first time in nine years. Christy Doran and Tony Harper dissect the match, the key successes from the July series, and what key challenges loom for Joe Schmidt's side when World Champions South Africa come knocking in three weeks to kick off the Rugby Championship. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony...

Australia has retained the James Bevan Trophy, overcoming Wales in Melbourne. Now, a clash with Georgia awaits in Sydney. Christy Doran and Matt Toomua return to discuss Joe Schmidt's second victory, and are joined by fellow-Wallaby James O'Connor, as he prepares for the Queensland Reds' first tour match of the year against Wales. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Guests: James O'Connor Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enter, Filipo Daugunu! The Wallabies have won back the James Bevan Trophy with a 36-28 win over Wales in Melbourne. Christy Doran and Tony Harper come together to discuss the pros and cons of the result, what next for Joe Schmidt's men, the win over in New Zealand, what next for the Georgia clash, and more. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is better than a Wallabies win? Smashing several whiskeys and a tub of gelato while watching it! Christy Doran and Matt Toomua return to discuss the Wallabies starting life under Joe Schmidt with a 25-16 win over Wales, examine what did and didn't work, and look ahead to this weekend in Melbourne - alongside their thoughts on the other test matches of the weekend, and the Wallaroos record win. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See...

The Wallabies have started life under Joe Schmidt the Wright way, with a win! Following Australia's 25-16 win over Wales in Sydney, Christy Doran and Tony Harper give you their instant reactions live from the stadium, discuss the performance, and dissect what needs to happen next ahead of their second clash next week in Melbourne. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Squads out! Joe Schmidt his first starting 23 to take the field against Wales, on what will be a exciting double header with the Wallaroos on Saturday at Allianz Stadium. Christy Doran and Tony Harper discuss the big calls for the new Joe on the block, and give their predictions for both matches. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wait is over, 2023 be gone, the international test season is back! The guests come thick and fast this week, as Christy Doran and Matt Toomua preview the first match of the Joe Schmidt Wallaby era against Wales, and are joined by newly returned Western Force prop (Dr.) Tom Robertson and BBC Wales Sport journalist Gareth Griffiths to discuss this critical fixture for both sides. Gareth Griffiths (X): https://mobile.x.com/gazg2000 Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Guests: Tom Robertson...

The international test window is around the corner! The Blues wrapped up the Super Rugby Pacific competition in style, while both the Wallabies and All Blacks announced their squads for the mid-year internationals. Christy Doran and Matt Toomua discuss the latest news on planet rugby, including the latest Dan McKellar's shock departure from the Leicester Tigers, and more. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Finally, the first Wallabies squad for 2024 is here! Joe Schmidt has announced his team that will take into the Wales-Georgia series, so The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper, fresh off squad announcements, pressers and travel, give their thoughts on who has been included and excluded - plus give their quickfire predictions for the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Final week! What BETTER time to get the Voice of Rugby himself on, Gordon Bray! Gordon joins Christy Doran and Matt Toomua to discuss the need for Immortals to be recognised in Australian rugby and his thoughts on the way forward for Australian rugby. Christy and Matt also discuss the Brumbies semi-final loss, Super Rugby Pacific, and preview the big dance this weekend in Auckland. Gordon Bray's 'Immortals of Australian Rugby Union': https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/1r4gEd All earning...

Matt Toomua got the call-up to the Wallabies! It's official! Where will he be playing exactly? Listen to the pod to find out! Matt is joined by Christy Doran (in transit back from London), to discuss the results from the Quarter-Finals, the final match of the Melbourne Rebels, and what the Brumbies need to do to taste victory at Eden Park and snap a 17 game finals losing streak for Australian sides in New Zealand. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua  Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on...

And then, there were eight. The Roar's Nick Wasiliev and Tony Harper discuss the first week of finals in Super Rugby Pacific, and give their picks as to who will go through to semis - as well as discussing what future models of finals might look like with changes afoot in the competition. Hosts: Nick Wasiliev & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, who has been the STANDOUT players of the 2024 Super Rugby season? Christy Doran and Matt Toomua take a break from roasting coffee beans to chat about who they think would make their season XV for Super Rugby Pacific - plus discuss the latest news out of Melbourne, the Aussie Sevens win in Madrid, and Joe Schmidt's first squad as Wallaby coach. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua  Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a weekend of rugby that looms ahead - and that was even before the news that dropped this morning. The Roar's Nick Wasiliev and Tony Harper jump on for this special rapid-fire edition of the podcast, giving their picks for the upcoming weekend, and provide the latest updates on the incredible news of the Melbourne Rebels axing from Super Rugby Pacific. Hosts: Nick Wasiliev & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No guest this week - it's time to talk early Wallaby predictions! Christy Doran and Matt Toomua criss-cross timezones this week to discuss the penultimate round of Super Rugby Pacific, the incredible victory for Toulouse - and then finish off with their early predictions for what will be the make-up of the first Wallaby squad that will take the field against Wales - and who they think will be the bolters in Joe Schmidt's team. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua  Producer: Nick Wasiliev ...

The penultimate weekend of Super Rugby Pacific is upon us, with a last dash for the bottom three final spots. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks, plus discuss the fallout of the Darren Coleman announcement at the Waratahs. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twenty years ago, the Brumbies made history winning their second Super Rugby title in an incredible grand final against the Crusaders. Hot off the anniversary celebrations, Owen Finegan joins the podcast to discuss that incredible victory, reconnecting with teammates, the Brumbies breaking a fifteen-year curse against the Crusaders and how the side looks going into the closing fortnight of the competition. Christy Doran and Matt Toomua also discuss the results from the weekend, the dismissal...

The final three weeks of Super Rugby Pacific are upon us, with all teams still in the running for finals. However, results this weekend will change that. The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks, and discuss the Wallaroos test match against the USA. Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Culture Round of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season saw big crowds and blockbuster games in New Zealand, monsoonal conditions in Sydney, and records shattered in Perth. This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by new Western Force recruit Kurtley Beale, discussing his journey back to the professional game, his side's massive victory over the Fijian Drua, his upcoming clash with the Waratahs, what he can still bring to Australian rugby, and more. Christy and Matt also discuss the...

It’s now or never for several teams, including the Crusaders, Waratahs and Western Force, hoping to make the playoffs. Fortunately for those teams, some big names are back. The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks, and discuss the Wallaroos opening test match of the year against Canada. Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History beckoned for the Queensland Reds - and they rose to the occasion, defeating the Crusaders in Christchurch for the first time since 1999! This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by Reds prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen to discuss making history, being your authentic self online, and more Christy and Matt also discuss the other results from the weekend, the Sevens and U20s results, the Wallaroos, and the latest updates from the Melbourne Rebels. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt...

So, have the Aussie Super Rugby sides closed the gap? Ummmmm, sort of? This weekend the Trans-Tasman derbies continue, and with three matches across the ditch Aussie sides will face their toughest weekend of rugby yet! The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks. Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A packed ANZAC weekend schedule has come to a close, with the NSW Waratahs claiming the Super Rugby Women's title for a fifth time, while the Brumbies ended the Hurricanes winning streak. However, Australia's other sides fell in a strong weekend for the Kiwis. This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by Waratahs Layne Morgan (during her Mad Monday celebrations!) and Harry Johnson-Holmes (during Date Night). Christy and Matt also discuss the results from the weekend, as well as the...