166 episodes

Rugby is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate!
Join our hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua as we chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game.

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Rugby is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate!
Join our hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua as we chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game.

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    Ep.103 - Tough Stuff With Owen Finegan

    Ep.103 - Tough Stuff With Owen Finegan

    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 of Darren Coleman as Waratahs coach, the Wallaroos and Suliasi Vunivalu's red card in Fiji.
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    Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua 
    Guest: Owen Finegan
    Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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    • 58 min
    Super Rugby Pacific 2024 - Rapid Fire Edition: Round 13 Preview

    Super Rugby Pacific 2024 - Rapid Fire Edition: Round 13 Preview

    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


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    • 31 min
    Ep.102 - New Opportunities and Giving Back with Kurtley Beale

    Ep.102 - New Opportunities and Giving Back with Kurtley Beale

    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 results from the weekend, and touch on the new law changes introduced by World Rugby.
    Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua 
    Guest: Kurtley Beale
    Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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    • 54 min
    Super Rugby Pacific 2024 - Rapid Fire Edition: Round 12 Preview

    Super Rugby Pacific 2024 - Rapid Fire Edition: Round 12 Preview

    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

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    • 28 min
    Ep.101 - Making History with Jeffery Toomaga-Allen

    Ep.101 - Making History with Jeffery Toomaga-Allen

    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 Toomua 
    Guest: Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
    Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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    • 59 min
    Super Rugby Pacific 2024 - Rapid Fire Edition: Round 11 Preview

    Super Rugby Pacific 2024 - Rapid Fire Edition: Round 11 Preview

    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


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    • 31 min

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