The Roar Rugby Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Rugby is in our DNA. Join experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones, as well as a cast of special guests, as we debate and dissect the big talking points in Super Rugby and the international game.
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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.
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Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Gordon Bray
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 latest news on Australian rugby's financial troubles.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Layne Morgan & Harry Johnson-Holmes
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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The season is now back to a full complement, as Super Rugby Pacific prepares for an exciting run home in 2024. It starts with a massive round of Trans-Tasman derbies, and an opportunity for Aussie fans to see exactly where their Super Rugby sides lie.
The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures, give their picks, and discuss the Super Rugby Women's Grand Final between the NSW Waratahs and the Fijiana Drua.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Australia continues its purple patch against Kiwi opposition, landing on the right side of the weekend head-to-head for the second time in as many weeks.
This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua travel around the world, speaking to Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman and former Waratah, now Northampton Saints winger James Ramm about their respective growth as rugby players on both sides of the globe.
Christy and Matt also discuss the results from Super Rugby and Super Rugby Women's.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Alex Hodgman & James Ramm
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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The reduced rounds come to an end this weekend, as the Force face a do-or-die clash with the Crusaders in Perth, the Reds look to get their season back on track against a desperate Highlanders outfit, and the Brumbies look to end an eleven-year drought at Eden Park. That, and an exciting semi-final campaign of Super Rugby Women's awaits!
The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev preview the upcoming round, give their picks, and talk about the exciting new signings out west in Kurtley Beale and Brandon Paenga-Amosa.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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The Waratahs are (FINALLY!) back in the winners' circle, all thanks to the sturdy boot of Will Harrison.
The Roar's Christy Doran and Matt Toomua sit down with the man himself to talk about that clutch win over the Crusaders, his kicking process, his long journey back from injury, having to be roommates in the Hunter Valley, and more.
Christy and Matt also discuss the results from Super Rugby and Super Rugby Women's, plus the latest developments around Wallabies eligibility.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Will Harrison
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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The reduced rounds continue into its second week, as eight sides battle once again to consolidate positions and gain leads. The Waratahs fight for their season in Sydney, the Reds look to get back on track and the Rebels aim to consolidate a finals position.
The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper preview the upcoming round, give their picks, and talk about the ugly fallout from the Fijian Drua saga in Melbourne that sees racial allegations and bans handed out to Frank Lomani and Jone Koroiduadua.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Moana Pasifika is a team building and looking to craft a proud identity in the islands. This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by Wallaby legend and Moana prop Sekope Kepu to discuss building a team from the ground up, discovering more of his roots, the anniversary of the Waratahs 2014 title, coming full circle with Counties Manukau and more.
Christy and Matt also discuss the results from Super Rugby, particularly the pressure on the Waratahs and Michael Hooper's Sevens debut in Hong Kong.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Sekope Kepu
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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The reduced rounds may be upon us, but Super Rugby Pacific is only heating up! The Waratah-Brumbies rivalry continues in Canberra, the Rebels look to continue their ladder climb with a win over the Drua and the Force look to break a ten-year drought against the Blues.
The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev preview the upcoming round, give their picks, and talk about the latest news around the Rebels future, Super Rugby Women's, the Hong Kong Sevens and the new Wallabies assistant coaches.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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The Melbourne Rebels this year are facing unique challenges, as the club fights to stay alive. This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by General Manager Nick Stiles to discuss being honest with players, the growth of the group despite the challenges, targeting victories, defeating the Waratahs and more.
Christy and Matt also discuss the results from Super Rugby, particularly on the continued slide of the Waratahs and the thrilling Aussie derby played between the Reds and Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Nick Stiles
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Round Six sees the Waratahs and Rebels desperate to return to winning ways, the Force facing a daunting trip to Fiji and a mouthwatering match of the round clash in Brisbane between the Reds and Brumbies
The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper preview the upcoming round, give their picks, and talk about the latest news out of Australian rugby.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Hot off a bumper win over Moana Pasifika, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined this week by Brumbies flanker Luke Reimer to discuss the development of the Canberra side across the 2024 season, the transition of the new coaching staff, debunking Reimer's murky rugby league past, and more.
Christy and Matt also discuss the results from Super Rugby, particularly paying note to the challenges faced by the Waratahs and Darren Coleman as the losses continue.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Luke Reimer
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Round Five is upon us, with Aussie derbies galore and the Rebels and Brumbies set to face overseas opposition on both sides of the ditch.
The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper preview the upcoming round, give their picks, and examine the key inclusions and omissions in the team squads.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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One of the great joys of Super Rugby Pacific has been the rise of the Fijian Drua.
Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined this week by Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne to discuss the 2024 season, overcoming communication boundaries, transforming Fijian rugby pathways, how much Fiji has got behind the team, how he helped design the Adidas rugby ball, and more. Christy and Matt also discuss the results from Super Rugby and the Six Nations, and the latest news out of Rugby Australia and the Rebels.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Mick Byrne
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Round Four sees Australia's teams continue to perform well in Super Rugby Pacific, with the Rebels and Reds entrenched in the top four and the Brumbies getting back to winning ways.
The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev preview the upcoming round, give their picks, and examine the key inclusions and omissions in the team squads.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Super Rugby Pacific has seen surprises aplenty with the Reds upsetting the Chiefs, and the Crusaders 0-3 for the first time since 1996!
Christy Doran and Matt Toomua discuss the incredible opening three rounds of the competition, the Wallabies review and recommendations, and more. They are joined this week but Queensland Reds hooker Matt Faessler to discuss their victory over the Chiefs, his journey to Wallaby gold, and who has the best moustache in the Wallaby squad!
Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Matt Faessler
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Round Three is upon us in Super Rugby Pacific, with surprises galore and a lot of teams desperate to get their seasons back on track.
The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev preview the upcoming round, give their picks, and also touch on the latest news regarding the Wallabies 2023 review and the $2.6 million budget blowout.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Rugby is in our DNA. We are the rugby podcast of The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate!
We welcome new co-hosts and a new schedule, with Roar Rugby Editor Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua taking the reins to chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game.
Also join us for weekly previews during Super Rugby Pacific, instant reactions during Wallabies test matches, breaking news podcasts and more!
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Super Rugby Pacific is on fire following a stellar weekend of cracking games in Super Round.
Christy Doran and Matt Toomua discuss the surprise results, the performances of the Australian sides, the future of Super Round in Melbourne, and touch on the performances of the Aussie Sevens. This week, they are joined by 30-capped Wallaby and Melbourne Rebel incumbent Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to discuss their come-from-behind win over the Western Force, his development as a rugby player, what fatherhood has taught him and more.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Super Round returns to Melbourne this weekend, with a series of fascinating clashes in Super Rugby Pacific.
The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev preview the upcoming round, and give their picks for who will launch up the ladder.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Australia's sides endured mixed results in the first round of Super Rugby Pacific.
Christy Doran and Matt Toomua return to discuss the opening round of the competition, the new mouthguards and the Six Nations. They are joined this week by 'Lord' Laurie Fisher, discussing his management of players, the value of finding black and white in the grey game of rugby, his desire to teach the next generation of coaches, and more.
Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Laurie Fisher
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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Preseason ends this weekend with the resumption of Super Rugby Pacific for its third season.
The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper kick off a new 'rapid fire' edition of the podcast to preview the opening round of the competition, plus give their thoughts on Stan's documentary, 'The Wallabies - Inside Rugby World Cup 2023'.
Host: Christy Doran & Tony Harper
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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The Roar Rugby Podcast is back for 2024 with new hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua.
They're joined by Wallabies No.9 Nic White to talk about the Eddie Jones era, what to expect from new coach Joe Schmidt, and the launch of Super Rugby Pacific.
Host: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua
Guest: Nic White
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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The Roar Rugby Podcast is back for a new season in 2024, with a new year of new beginnings for Australian Rugby.,
Kicking off in the Sunshine State, The Roar's rugby editor Christy Doran sits down with Queensland Reds head coach Les Kiss, recorded ahead of their first trial against the Western Force. Les discusses his coaching career and transition from the world of rugby league to a grand slam-winning rugby union coach, his experiences in the northern hemisphere, the weird space of being a coach, Joe Schmidt, building on Brad Thorn's legacy, and much more.
Host: Christy Doran
Guest: Les Kiss
Producer: Nick Wasiliev
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2023 officially comes to a close with the news that Eddie Jones, six weeks after departing the Wallabies, has been formally announced as the new coach of Japan's national side, the Brave Blossoms. Hot off the announcement press conference in Tokyo, Tony Harper and Christy Doran sit down to discuss the press conference, the chaos that was the Wallabies botched World Cup campaign and the many stories that have led to this point, his rugby legacy and the personal impact 2023 may have on him, and more.
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A chaotic year in Australian rugby has culminated in the removal of Hamish McLennan as Chairman, following the earlier departure of Eddie Jones. The Roar's Christy Doran, Tony Harper and Geoff Parkes sit down to dissect the last few weeks leading up to this moment, where McLennan's removal leaves Australian rugby, and what next for Phil Waugh has the new interim Chairman, Daniel Herbert.
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Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joins rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones as he literally arrives home in Australia for a comprehensive recap of the Rugby World Cup in France which culminated in the gripping Final on Saturday night. South Africa became the first nation to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy for a fourth time, and the guys pull out all the tournament highlights and the ins and outs of the of the Stan Sport and Nine Network coverage.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by NZ radio broadcaster Martin Devlin, and esteemed Australian rugby writer and tourist Jim Tucker, for the Instant Reaction to South Africa’s 12-11 win over New Zealand In a titanic Rugby World Cup Final at the Stade de France in Paris. The Springboks are the first country to win four RWC titles, and huge congratulations to their team and their fans the world over.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones come together for a short and sharp Instant Reaction to England’s 26-23 win over Argentina in this morning’s Bronze Medal match in Paris, a match in which England got out to a lead and held on as Los Pumas fired all the second half shots. The Argentina players were genuinely devastated, while England looked… like they finished third.
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The final weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup is upon us, as the Springboks and All Blacks name their squads for the Grand Final. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by News Corp's rugby correspondent Julian Linden for a bumper episode, as they preview the final, discuss the squads and the build up ahead of the match, the announcement of nominees for the World Rugby Awards, what happens next for Rugby Australia with the 2027 Rugby World Cup soon in sight, and more.
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Renowned New Zealand rugby commentator and author Tony Johnson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to look back at a couple of intriguing Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals for very different reasons, contemplate New Zealand and South Africa’s very different routes to the Final and the ways they can both win a fourth title. Oh, and token thoughts on the 3rd-4th playoff, a game that seems to be questioned every four years.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by South African rugby YouTube sensation Riaan Louw, for the Instant Reaction to South Africa’s thrilling 16-15 win over England in this morning’s second Semi-Final in Paris, pushing the Springboks through to their fourth RWC Final, where they'll face New Zealand back at the Stade de France in Paris next Saturday.
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The All Blacks are just 80 minutes away from World Cup glory after a 44-6 demolition of Argentina in the first 2023 Rugby World Cup semi final. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper dissect the match, how much of a freak Will Jordan is, what next for Ian Foster should this campaign end in success, and look ahead to the second semi final tomorrow between England and the Springboks.
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Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to outline why his team became the darlings of the Rugby World Cup from the outset, and why his family was so influential in his bombshell decision to not seek reappointment as Fijian coach, a move that will almost certainly see him linked to the Wallabies job despite Eddie Jones’ continued denials of any interest in the Japan job.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by South African rugby YouTube sensation Riaan Louw, for the RWC Quarter Finals Instant Reaction to South Africa’s thrilling 29-28 win over France this morning in Paris, and England’s 30-24 win over Fiji earlier in Marseille, as well as some first thoughts on some intriguing semi-finals that await us next weekend.
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The quarter final curse returns for Ireland, but it gave us one of the greatest matches ever played in Rugby World Cup history. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper broadcast live from Stade de France to discuss the opening night of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter finals, covering New Zealand's incredible victory over the Irish and Michael Cheika's Los Pumas deconstructing Wales to book their place in the semis.
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Former Ireland international, columnist and TV analyst Bernard Jackman joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to run the rule over the final weekend of pool games at Rugby World Cup 2023, from which Argentina, maybe even Japan, and definitely Portugal emerged with reputations enhanced. From there, the guys cast an eye forward to four blockbuster Quarter-Finals this coming weekend.
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It was a case of goodbye, cruel world for Australia's 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign as Australian fans, along with the Wallabies, watched Fiji stumble and eventually fall to Portugal, but a losing bonus point sees the Islanders go through. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper dissect the match, what now for the men in gold as they pack their bags to come home - and they cast their eyes ahead to the remaining eight teams that will do battle this weekend in the quarter finals.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by Irish rugby social media commentator Cian Ó'Muilleoir (RugbyKino), for the Instant Reaction to Ireland’s 36-14 win over Scotland at the Stade de France in Paris, which has lived up to every expectation of this being one of the best pool matches of Rugby World Cup 2023.
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Veteran British rugby scribe, author and The Guardian rugby correspondent Rob Kitson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones from France to run the rule over the demise of the Wallabies under Eddie Jones and its origins in the demise of England under Eddie Jones, how Wales have been forgotten about since securing their progression to the knockout stage, over officious French security, and how local attention remains locked on part-scrumhalf, part-machine Antoine Dupont.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by Geoff Parkes, for the Instant Reaction to Australia’s 34-14 bonus point win over Portugal at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, and with the Wallabies’ hopes of progression to the knockout stage of Rugby World Cup 2023 now resting entirely on the result of Fiji-Portugal in Toulouse next weekend.
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The pool stages are coming to a close at Rugby World Cup 2023, but there is still plenty of surprises coming! The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper broadcast live from the Parc Olympique Lyonnais press box, shortly after All Blacks 96-point humiliation of Italy, where they discuss the Wallabies squad announcement for Portugal.
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Prolific author, SMH columnist, and former Wallabies lock Peter FitzSimons joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a rollicking chat on everything he’s seen so far in France during this Rugby World Cup from the million-dollar set-ups in professional rugby to the near amateur displays from the Wallabies under Eddie Jones’ coaching. Plus Harry and Brett take a deeper look at the fallout from Australia’s almost certain pool stage exit from the 2023 tournament.
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The fallout of the Wallabies stunning loss to Wales has been swift and severe, with Eddie Jones, Hamish McLennan and Rugby Australia all coming under harsh criticism. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper discuss the response from fans in the hours after the Wallabies pool exit, the response from Hamish and the governing body, and where to next for Eddie Jones.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by well-travelled Australian rugby writer turned tour-leader Jim Tucker from Lyon, for the Instant Reaction to Wales' 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium, as the Wallabies campaign has crashed spectacularly on the third weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
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Is this Eddie's last hurrah? The Wallabies face a do-or-die clash with Wales to keep their World Cup campaign alive. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by Stan Sports' Sam Worthington to discuss the bold squad selections Eddie has opted for and what threats Wales bring to this match, plus a round up of all the latest news from the other teams at RWC 2023.
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Welsh rugby journalist and RugbyPass editor Owain Jones joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to pay proper homage to the genuinely world class outfit Fiji have become, and then after enduring Harry dropping out whilst trying to pod from ancient Roman ruins, delve deep into perhaps the most mouthwatering clash of Rugby World Cup 2023, with Wales aiming to sew up a quarter final berth when taking an Australian side playing for survival, in Lyon this weekend.
PLUS: for Australian fans in France for RWC2023, Harry gives details of a great warm-up event in Lyon on Sunday afternoon, featuring Geoff Parkes from The Roar, and Sean Maloney and Morgan Turinui from Stan Sport.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by legendary Australian rugby tourist and sportswriter Jim Tucker from Saint-Étienne, for the Instant Reaction to FIJI’s stunning 22-15 win over AUSTRALIA at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, in their huge Pool C clash on the second weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
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What is Eddie up to? The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by NewsCorp Sports Reporter Julian Linden to examine the Wallabies game day squad ahead of their crucial clash with Fiji and the omission of captain Will Skelton, and reminiscing about covering multiple Rugby World Cups over the years.
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Wallaroos and Waratahs lock and Stan Sport rugby pundit Sera Naiqama joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to get through all the highs and lows of the opening weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023: Australia’s first win of the year, relief of a rugby nation played out in a TV studio in Sydney, Fijian heartbreak in Bordeaux, and scrumming with Scots in kilts and not much else in Marseille. Plus an eye forward to a virtual knockout game between Australia and Fiji in Saint-Étienne this weekend coming.
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Where on earth do we go after that thriller between Wales and Fiji? The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by Roar Rugby Podcast co-host Harry Jones to dissect the other opening matches of the weekend, including the TMO controversies, South Africa's deconstruction of Scotland, Wales' nail biting win over the Flying Fijians, what these results mean going forward, plus Harry talks seeing moons and scrummaging on the streets of Marseille.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by The Roar colleague Geoff Parkes on the ground in Paris, for the Instant Reaction to Australia’s 35-15 bonus point win over Georgia at the Stade de France, as they open their Pool C campaign of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
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The 2023 Rugby World Cup is under way, and it got off in emphatic fashion as hosts France beat New Zealand 27-13. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper discuss all the latest from the exciting opening night of the Rugby World Cup, where to now for both sides, and the significance of the result for the rest of the tournament.
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Wallabies coach Eddie Jones named his team for the opening match of the World Cup against Georgia in France and kept the surprises coming with Ben Donaldson named at fullback and Andrew Kellaway dropped. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper discuss all the team news and give a taste of the tournament build up in Paris.
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Legendary Springbok and 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to reminisce about his remarkable career with South Africa and Sharks, to wade through the contenders and his semi-final predictions for the 2023 edition kicking off in France this weekend (it’s good news for Wallabies fans), and the real reason why front rowers just never try to swap jerseys like wingers and scrumhalves.
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France-bound Nine Network and Stan Sport rugby presenter Michael Atkinson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to self-administer uppercuts while working out where the Wallabies sit heading into the Rugby World Cup 0 and 5, contemplate the Pool C dangers, run the rule over the fancied big four of France, South Africa, New Zealand, and Ireland, and get the early lowdown on Stan Sport’s extensive coverage of the tournament.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones come together for a pre-RWC Instant Reaction to France’s ominous 41-17 win over the Wallabies in Paris, in their final warm-up match before the Rugby World Cup begins in earnest in less than a fortnight.
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World Rugby Executive Committee member Bob Latham joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a timely and insightful chat that outlines everything you’ve wanted to know about how the governing body for the game worldwide identifies, investigates, legislates, implements and reviews the regulations that guide the game. As the Chair of the World Rugby Regulations Committee, Latham is the key figure to talk to about how the game governs an important issue like foul play.
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Former Wallabies opensider and new CEO of Rugby Australia Phil Waugh joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to talk about his ascent to the top job, and what excites him about the game in Australia over the next decade. Important topics including private equity, the women’s game, and the missing third tier, and of course, Eddie Jones’ late change of tack for the Wallabies heading to the Rugby World Cup.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones are joined by Christy Doran for a special edition Instant Reaction after Eddie Jones dropped more than a few selection bombshells in naming his 33-man Wallabies squad for the Rugby World Cup in France. In all, 15 of the 33 players have played five Tests or fewer, in what will be the youngest squad at the Tournament.
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Former Wallabies prop turned Gain Line Analytics founder and director Ben Darwin joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to try and open our collective minds around rugby statistics, and how many changes you can make and still have an effective team. His experience in dozens of sports gives him a different take on what makes a good team – and it almost certainly isn’t what you think it is.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker are together again for the Instant Reaction to New Zealand’s last-ditch 23-20 to overcome a dominant first half from the Wallabies in Dunedin, in their final match of The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup campaign down south. Both teams will begin Rugby World Cup preps in earnest in Europe in the coming weeks.
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Highly respected Sky Sport NZ commentator Tony Johnson joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the All Blacks’ triumph in Melbourne, how things have turned around so efficiently for Ian Foster, and why he likes what he saw from the Wallabies team Eddie Jones sent onto the MCG. Plus, after his own prostate cancer scare a few years ago, Tony has a simple message for all men of a certain age.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker are together again for the Instant Reaction to New Zealand’s 38-7 win over the Wallabies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, to secure the Bledisloe Cup and The Rugby Championship for 2023 ahead of next weekend’s 2nd and final match in Dunedin.
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Always entertaining Kiwi commentator Scotty ‘Sumo’ Stevenson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones in Bledisloe Cup week to fire a few early shots across the bow of Eddie Jones, before the three of them delve into everything that has gone very well for the All Blacks over the opening fortnight of The Rugby Championship and everything that’s not gone well for the Wallabies – but why the fear of a Australian win in Melbourne this weekend is still there for Kiwis.
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Former Brumbies and Wallabies assistant coach ‘Lord’ Laurie Fisher joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to dissect the Wallabies' losses to South Africa and Argentina, analyse the changes in style from last season and what simple tweaks might be available before taking on New Zealand in Melbourne.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker are together again for the Instant Reaction to Argentina’s last gasp 34-31 win over the Wallabies at CommBank Stadium in Sydney’s west, while the All Blacks proved their class over the Springboks in Auckland, winning 35-20 to complete the second round of The 2023 Rugby Championship.
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Former Los Pumas centre and Argentinian commentator Marcelo Bosch joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to continue the therapy sessions for Wallabies and Pumas fans after heavy losses to open The Rugby Championship, while also casting an eye forward to this weekend as the All Blacks host the Springboks in Auckland and the Wallabies and Los Pumas play in Sydney.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by South African rugby YouTuber Riaan Louw for the Instant Reaction to the Springboks’ 43 points to 12 annihilation of the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld, South Africa with a bonus point win in the opening match of The Rugby Championship for 2023 in Pretoria.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Christy Doran and Jim Tucker come together for a special project ahead of this year’s Rugby World Cup in France: shortlisting more than 150 Wallabies who have appeared at a RWC down to five options in each position, before readers of The Roar choose the Greatest Ever Wallabies RWC XV.
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South African rugby writer and podcaster Jared Wright joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to try and make sense of the joint SANZAAR-6 Nations takeover of international rugby, kick off discussions ahead of the Springboks-Wallabies Test in Pretoria, and launch into proper jersey chat about all the great RWC strips released so far (and New Zealand’s).
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Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a recap of the Super Rugby Pacific Final and last week’s Eddie Jones episode. He talks about the differences in commentating a brilliant final and a regular game in Round 7, while also trying to get to the bottom of some surprise selections and labels in Eddie's first proper Wallabies squad of the year.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Geoff Parkes come together for the Instant Reaction to an incredible game of rugby, in which the Crusaders beat the Chiefs 25-20 in the Super Rugby Pacific Final in Hamilton, to claim a quite outstanding seventh straight title to end the Scott Robertson reign in Christchurch and the Crusaders region.
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Wallabies coach Eddie Jones joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones for an open and honest chat about getting Australia's players to avoid a "loser mentality" and claim the three pieces of silverware they're fighting for this year. He reveals which players have impressed him so far, talks about the honour of returning home and clears up his post-World Cup plans.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker come together for an early return of the Instant Reactions for 2023, with the Brumbies going down to the Chiefs 19-6 in Saturday night’s second Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Final. The Chiefs will face the Crusaders in next week’s Final.
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Georgina Robinson joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a look at the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals and the fallout of the Ardie Savea no-try, getting the semifinals we all expected, and a tribute for the late Wayne Smith – whose absence will be felt significantly over the coming months as Eddie Jones starts building his Wallabies side and Rugby Australia edges closer toward a Private Equity deal.
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Kiwi columnist Paul Cully joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to wrap up the Super Rugby Pacific season, comparing notes on their respective Australian Teams of the Year, which had both predictable overlaps and surprising differences, considering which teams will cause damage in the Super Rugby Pacific finals, and keeping the fires burning on the important topic of the long-awaited independent commission to run the competition.
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Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge joins rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a rugby chat that attempts to peel back the layers of the 13-time Champions, including the interactions with All Blacks coach-elect Scott Robertson, and why their history and connection to community is so important. They also discuss the albeit slow progression on the creation of the independent commission to oversee Super Rugby Pacific, and why it is so important for the future of the competition.
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Wallabies and Waratahs lock Ned Hanigan joined rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for one of the funniest pod chats yet covering Japanese menus, famous other Coonamble residents and road trips home, the importance of the tiniest details, the Waratahs very handy late-season form, and the true impact of online and social media comments and how they really do affect young players more than you think.
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Legendary Wallabies World Cup-winning captain John Eales joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to laud the good old fashioned Queensland spirit in ending the Chiefs’ unbeaten run, philosophise on what makes rugby and the RWC great, discuss his documentary journey to understand the Haka, explain why Eddie Jones is perfect for the Wallabies, and chat about really important stuff like third grade cricket, goal-kicking locks, and the Australian sudoku team.
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Leading Australian referee Angus Gardner joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to admit to nerves ahead of his looming RWC selection, discuss his mad Test debut in PNG, and reveal the astonishing detail that goes into his preparation for a game and the review process post-match. Plus, he reveals the one tweak he would make to one of rugby’s key pillars that would genuinely change that aspect of the game.
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Former Brumbies head coach and Wallabies assistant Dan McKellar joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss his move to Leicester Tigers, why leaving the Wallabies was such a tough call - and details his coaching journey and the big influences along the way.
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Legendary Springboks flanker Rob Louw joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones for an open and honest chat on South African rugby through the 1980s as apartheid isolation took hold, his three seasons in rugby league with Wigan, and his worries for the modern game - especially the thickness of the Law book.
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Star Wallaroos flyhalf Arabella McKenzie joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones from London, where she is currently killing it in the Women’s Premier 15s competition for Harlequins in what she says is the best competition in the world. She reveals the unorthodox way she secured her Quins deal, why Sevens rugby isn’t for her, and which current Waratahs prop she used to swat aside in junior footy.
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New Zealand rugby writer and author Jamie Wall is back with The Roar's Brett McKay and Harry Jones for the first time this year to provide Super Rugby Pacific perspectives from the eastern side of the Tasman, including the state of Moana Pasifika and the miracle of the Hurricanes’ start to the season, plus some surprise foul play process improvements that you don't realise we need.
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Former Ireland international turned commentator and columnist Bernard Jackman joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the Michael Cheika years at Leinster and Ireland’s ascent to no.1 in the rankings, with a Rugby World Cup now just months away.
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Western Force scrumhalf and club stalwart Ian Prior joined Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the Force’s start to the season, his background growing up in Zimbabwe, his coaching ambitions, and the general state of rugby in Western Australia in the years since the Andrew Forrest takeover.
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Queensland Reds No.8 Harry Wilson returns alongside Brett McKay and Harry Jones to explain how he really, truly wasn’t trying to decapitate Fraser McReight, gives his thoughts on the Reds’ start to the season and the immediate impact of the Law Variations in play, as well as opening up on how well Eddie Jones knew his game at their first meeting.
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ACT Brumbies scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan joined Brett McKay and Harry Jones this week ahead of his 50th cap to discuss the Brumbies’ unbeaten start to Super Rugby Pacific, the evolution of Stephen Larkham the coach and which assistant scares the squad, rugby-themed school assignments and where he fits into Eddie Jones’ Wallabies plans later in the year.
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Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to outline the unique challenges that surround professional rugby in Fiji, why it’s such an important pathway project for the islands, and why crowd estimates for this weekend’s first home game of the year against the Crusaders in Lautoka are largely pointless.
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Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels flyer Andrew Kellaway joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss a cracking opening weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, the extra mental factors the new Law Variations are putting on players that perhaps we hadn’t thought about, and the rugby world converging on Melbourne for this weekend’s second annual Super Round. (Slight language warning, but we blame Mack Hansen for that!)
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The Roar’s rugby editor Christy Doran sat down with new Western Force Head Coach Simon Cron for the final of his pre-season chats with the Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises ahead of a crucial 2023 season.
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Rugby Australia CEO Andy Marinos joined The Roar's Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the appointment of Eddie Jones and how the organisation is trying to convert renewed interest in Australian rugby into Super Rugby Pacific spectators and viewers.
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The Roar’s rugby editor Christy Doran is joined by Queensland Reds Head Coach Brad Thorn for the latest in a series of interviews with the Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises ahead of the 2023 season.
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Brett McKay and Harry Jones are back in The Roar Rugby Podcast studios, with Super Rugby Pacific now less than two weeks away. This week, to give the fans' perspective on the appointment of Eddie Jones, they’re joined by ‘Rugby Reg’ Roberts, host of the original Green and Gold Rugby podcast and still a strong social media voice on all things Australian rugby.
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ACT Brumbies Head Coach Stephen Larkham talks to Christy Doran about his return to the club and why he's better suited this time around, as well as how he's developed as a coach since last leading the Brumbies.
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The Roar’s rugby editor Christy Doran talked with NSW Waratahs Head Coach Darren Coleman in the latest in a series of pre-season chats with the Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises ahead of the 2023 season.
Regular hosts Brett McKay and Harry Jones will be back in a few weeks, kicking off the weekly pods again before the tournament begins on February 24.
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The Roar’s rugby editor Christy Doran talks to Melbourne Rebels Head Coach Kevin Foote for the first in a series of pre-season chats with all five of the Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises ahead of the 2023 season.
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Brett McKay and Harry Jones have fired up The Roar Rugby Podcast a few weeks early, for an emergency edition of the pod in which they were joined by The Roar’s rugby editor Christy Doran to try and wrap their collective heads around the shock sacking of Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, and with Eddie Jones installed for the next five years and two World Cups with immediate effect.
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The Roar’s new rugby editor Christy Doran joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a rapid recap of the 2022 season, from Super Rugby Pacific right through to the November internationals, as well a few thoughts on what we need to see in 2023.
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South African podcaster with Rugby Bits Thala Msutu joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to wrap up the Spring Tours of the Wallabies, Springboks, All Blacks, and Los Pumas, as well as pondering the aura of Ireland and France, and attempting to get to the bottom of where and it why it’s all gone south for England coach Eddie Jones.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for another Instant Reaction from the Wallabies Spring Tour of Europe, this time an incredible 39-34 comeback win over Wales in Cardiff on Sunday morning, Australian time.
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Welsh rugby journalist and RugbyPass editor Owain Jones joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to share the pain and the frustrations and power struggles of Welsh rugby at the moment, drawing incredible similarities to the Wallabies form lines and the general state of the Australian games.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker come together for another Instant Reaction of the Wallabies' Spring Tour of Europe after Australia were beaten by Ireland in Dublin.
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Irish rugby writer and podcaster Andy McGeady joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to explain what is going so right for Irish rugby this year - and not so right for the Wallabies - ahead of this weekend’s clash in Dublin, and discuss Rassie Erasmus' video crusade.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for another Instant Reaction of the Wallabies Spring Tour of Europe, this time Italy’s historic 28-27 win over a very disappointing Wallabies in Florence on Sunday morning, Australian time.
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Former Italian Super 10 lock and Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to shed some light on the wild west of Italian professional rugby, the Wallabies' heartbreaker against France and what’s needed for the Azzurri this weekend, plus Harry’s weekend in Dublin, Hong Kong Sevens triumphs and tragedies, and a look at the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final .
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker come together for another Instant Reaction from the Wallabies Spring Tour of Europe, a heartbreaking 30-29 loss to France in Paris.
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Former Wallabies scrumhalf and The Roar rugby columnist Will Genia joined Brett McKay and Harry Jones to pull apart the Wallabies win over Scotland and gaze ahead to France this weekend, dig into scrumhalf passing and what comes naturally to Tate McDermott and Nic White, as well as working out whose biceps are red card-worthy.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker come together for the first Instant Reaction of the Wallabies' Spring Tour of Europe, a remarkable 16-15 win over Scotland in Edinburgh.
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Scottish rugby commentator Jamie Lyall joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones ahead of the Wallabies' tour opener at Murrayfield this weekend to try and get to the bottom of Finn Russell’s current Scotland omission, and Jack Dempsey’s looming rebirth as a Scottish backrower.
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Georgina Robinson, the senior rugby correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald, joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss Dave Rennie’s future as Wallabies coach, the expectations and needs of the Spring Tour, and why Rugby Australia must seize the massive opportunity presented by the Women's World Cup.
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Wallabies captain James Slipper joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones and spoke honestly and openly about the Wallabies’ inconsistent showings in 2022, the intricacies and the technicalities of the front row and the maul, and why his playmaking highlights this season have left a bitter taste.
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Wallaroos lock Sera Naiqama joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener against the Black Ferns, and gave a wonderful insight into the squad’s characters and preparations, the build-up to the tournament that felt like a lifetime, and the sure-fire way she picks her mum out in the crowd.
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The Roar rugby expert columnist Geoff Parkes joined colleagues Brett McKay and Harry Jones in an attempt to select a Team of the Tournament by consensus. Which positions brought the most debate, who were the surprise selections and the unanimous choice for coach, and which obvious selection was nearly brought undone by a carefully orchestrated stitch-up?
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for the final Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup post-mortem for 2022, after the red-hot All Blacks ran in a comprehensive 40 points to 14 bonus point win over a disappointing Wallabies side, extending their winless drought at Eden Park.
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Former Wallabies scrumhalf and The Roar columnist Will Genia joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to work out how the Wallabies deal with the twin mental battles of Raynal-gate and winning at Eden Park, on why this Rugby Championship has been the best since Argentina’s admission, and on the major benefits of Australia A playing more games in Japan this October.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for an immediate post-mortem after the All Blacks’ controversial 39-37 after-the-siren win over the Wallabies in the first match of the Bledisloe Cup series in Melbourne, to kick off Round 5 of The Rugby Championship.
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TVNZ and Spark Sport commentator Scotty ‘Sumo’ Stevenson joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones whilst baking a tray of brownies, to preview a Bledisloe Cup clash that will see the Wallabies return of Bernard Foley after a three-year absence, and the first midweek Test in nearly 30 years.
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Japan-bound former Wallabies flyhalf Matt To’omua joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to attempt to get to the bottom of the inconsistency inflicting all four teams in The Rugby Championship, on the sudden reality and pragmatism that led him to the Mitsubishi Dynaboars in League One, and on the most awkward cab ride he ever endured with former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for an immediate post-mortem after South Africa’s dominant 24-8 win over Australia in Round 4 of The Rugby Championship in Sydney, as well as New Zealand’s emphatic 53-3 win over Argentina in Hamilton.
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Argentina and former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a revealing chat about the rapid development of Los Pumas this year, his different strategy in building his new coaching team, the pressure on coaches and players and why some of it might actually be good, and his delicate balance now between being an opponent of the Wallabies and still hoping they do well.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for the post-mortem after the Wallabies’ incredible 25-17 win over South Africa in Round 3 of The Rugby Championship in Adelaide, as well as Argentina’s historic 25-18 win over New Zealand in Christchurch.
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South African YouTuber Riaan Louw joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a fun-filled chat on why the Australia-South Africa rivalry is so friendly, on the most-loved and most-ignored rugby stats, on weird rugby fantasies and how the Wallabies v Springboks series will play out.
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Stan Sport commentator and former Wallabies centre Tim Horan joined Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a look back over the first block of games in The Rugby Championship, the issues afflicting the Wallabies, his 20 years of broadcasting, and how he’s mastered the art of commentary box pie consumption.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker come together for an immediate post-mortem after Argentina’s 48-17 bonus point win in Round 2 of The Rugby Championship in San Juan, and discuss New Zealand restoring a lot of faith with their 35-23 win over South Africa in Johannesburg.
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Leinster and former England coach Stuart Lancaster, join The Roar experts Nick Bishop and Harry Jones for a wide-ranging chat. They talk about why the best coaches were teachers, Lancaster’s return to coaching after being removed as England coach, the shift in concussion focus, and what simple tweaks could be made to the breakdown that might completely change the game for the better.
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Iain Payten of the Sydney Morning Herald joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones from the Wallabies tour in Argentina for a deeper review of the win in Mendoza, the impact of Michael Hooper’s sudden withdrawal and a look ahead to the second game of the tour in San Juan. Harry and Brett also rake through the coals of the Springboks’ clinical win over New Zealand in Mbombela, including a homage to the great Willie ‘Spiders’ le Roux.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for an immediate post-mortem after the Wallabies’ 41-26 win over Argentina in their first match of The Rugby Championship in Mendoza, as well as South Africa’s 26-10 demolition of New Zealand.
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Former Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a crash course in all things Los Pumas ahead of The Rugby Championship. He outlines the players to watch and the strong performers from the Scotland series win, and gives an insight into why former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is the right man to guide Los Pumas to the World Cup.
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Rugby columnist and author Geoff Parkes joined fellow The Roar rugby expert colleagues Brett McKay and Harry Jones as the All Blacks malaise and associated commentary heads into a third week while also pondering the Springboks, Wallabies, and Los Pumas ahead of The Rugby Championship. There are some bonus musical connections to current teams (which is Panic at the Disco?)
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New Zealand rugby writer and author Jamie Wall joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the crisis engulfing New Zealand rugby, as the fallout from Ireland’s historic series win continues. And to finish, Harry and Brett grill each other on the respective state of the Wallabies and Springboks, ahead of The Rugby Championship.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for an immediate post-mortem after England claimed the Ella-Mobbs Trophy series over the Wallabies, winning the third and deciding Test 21-17 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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The Guardian rugby correspondent Rob Kitson joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to run the rule over an incredible turnaround of results in the south by the teams from the north, this weekend’s fascinating series of deciding Tests across four series, and the sure-fire way of knowing when Eddie Jones is really telling the truth.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for an immediate post-mortem after England levelled the Ella-Mobbs Trophy series, beating the Wallabies in the Second Test 25-17 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
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Renowned English rugby writer Mick Cleary joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for an in-depth look at where things went wrong for England and right for the Wallabies in the 1st Test in Perth, how many votes of confidence Eddie Jones has received, his thoughts on Ireland in New Zealand and Wales in South Africa, and where the modern game of rugby is heading.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker come together for an immediate post-mortem after the Wallabies beat England 30-28 in the First Test for the Ella-Mobbs Trophy at Optus Stadium in Perth.
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British analyst, podcaster, and writer Sam Larner joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the Wallabies-England, New Zealand-Ireland, and South Africa-Wales series, and dig into the sport's trends, and his analysis work in consultation with individual players.
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Wallabies great and World Cup bid leader Phil Kearns joins The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for an extensive chat about the state of the game including the successful RWC bids and the bombshell news that Australia is considering quitting Super Rugby. Kearns also talks about his time as a player and owning the ‘bad boy’ tag often thrown his way, despite only ever wanting the best for Australian rugby.
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Queensland Reds and Wallabies No.8 Harry Wilson joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to reveal the surprise method of discovering his Wallabies squad selection ahead of the England series, his homework on northern hemisphere No.8s, and why his shorts aren’t as tight as they once were.
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Kiwi-Irish rugby writer Paul Cully joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the mystery of Norwegian pod rankings, the successes and disappointments in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals, look forward to the semis, and predict the Wallabies squad for the first Test against England.
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Legendary All Black and one of the forefathers of Moana Pasifika, Sir Bryan Williams, joined The Roar rugby expert Harry Jones for a reflective chat on his own career as a great player and coach, his pride in the debut Super Rugby season of Moana Pasifika, and his views on the future of the game in the Pacific Islands.
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Former England lock and Melbourne Rebels forwards coach Geoff Parling joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to talk honest assessments, differences between rugby in the north and south, what might help lift Super Rugby, and some thoughts on this weekend's quarterfinals.
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Former Wallabies and Queensland Reds scrumhalf Will Genia joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to talk obscure former teams and teammates, his experience playing in Japan and the new League One competition, being a lover but not a fighter of his great mate Quade Cooper, and a proper in-depth discussion on a Wallabies team to face England in July.
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Sports lawyer to rugby's stars Aaron Lloyd joined The Roar's Brett McKay and Harry Jones to lift the lid on how rugby judiciary panels work and why disrespecting the process can cost you weeks. Brett and Harry also tackle the big stories in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Springboks prop Frans Malherbe joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to talk about his unusual rugby origin story, what surprised him about the United Rugby Championship coming out of Super Rugby, and Rassie Erasmus' call for a specialist scrum referee.
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Sydney Morning Herald's Georgina Robinson joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the fantastic showing from the Australian sides in Super Rugby on the weekend, the reaction in New Zealand, and the future of the Wallabies' coaching position.
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Moana Pasifika head coach Aaron Mauger, captain Sekope Kepu, and backrower Henry Time-Stowers joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for an insightful chat on the highlights, lowlights, joy, frustration of their debut season of Super Rugby Pacific, and why they represent so much more than just a rugby team (with incredible voices).
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Greg Clark joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to chat about his return to Super Rugby Pacific commentary, a growing collection of Fijian shirts, building a new Fijian commentary team this season (via Zoom), and the huge occasion of calling Fijian Drua’s first game on home soil.
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Stan Sport's Sean Maloney joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for an enthralling chat about his rise through the Australian rugby commentary ranks, a love of Simpsons quotes, splitting your brain in half, and this weekend’s inaugural Super Round in Melbourne.
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The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by Irish-Kiwi rugby writer Paul Cully to talk about increasing intensity in Super Rugby Pacific, red card trials, the genuine threat from Japanese salaries and the Super Round in Melbourne.
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Former leading international referee Jonathan Kaplan joined The Roar Rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to talk about which capital city had feral fans, overseeing MLR refs in the US, getting stranded in Vegas without a TMO and refereeing while concussed.
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Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by Channel 9 rugby reporter Michael Atkinson to discuss the flashpoints from the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific, including the fallout from the red cards to Tom Banks and Dane Zander.
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Former coach Greg Mumm joins The Roar experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to talk about his 'A Day in Union' initiative, which gives every rugby fan a chance to reflect on what makes the game so great.
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The Roar experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by Sydney Morning Herald rugby writer Iain Payten to compare the Wallabies No.15 contenders and preview England vs. France in the Six Nations.
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The Roar experts Harry Jones and Nick Bishop caught up for a chat in the Cardiff pub where the Welsh Rugby Union was formed, ahead of the Six Nations match between France and Wales. Nick talks about his life as a rugby analyst, the beauty of the scrum and where the sport is headed.
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The Roar experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones analyse the big stories in Super Rugby and the Six Nations and name players they believe are making runs for the Wallabies and All Blacks jerseys.
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Harry Jones joins Brett McKay on the pod from France where's he's been checking out the RWC favourites, as well as some disturbing news for travelling fans. Meanwhile, Kiwi writer Jamie Wall gives his verdict on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's debut and a grim verdict on the Waratahs.
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Hosts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by fellow The Roar expert Jim Tucker to dissect the big talking points from round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific and a look ahead to the weekend's Six Nations action.
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Hosts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by fellow The Roar expert Geoff Parkes to dissect the week in rugby, including the latest action from the Six Nations and a look ahead at the start of Super Rugby Pacific.
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The Roar is Australia's home of sporting debate and we have rugby deep in our DNA. Join hosts Brett McKay and Harry Jones and a guest cast of rugby experts and fanatics as we explore the 'beautiful ballet' of rugby' every Wednesday.
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