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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return to break down all the big issues on, and off the field in Australian rugby. They break down the Wallabies' Nations Championship squad, the poor management that saw Hunter Paisami's late withdrawal and the resulting Kurtley Beale callup, before then looking ahead to the Test with England at Twickenham. They look at some potential Wallabies changes and discuss England's own challenging year, before turning their attention to the pay dispute with Rugby Australia, NZ Rugby's Super Rugby and the recent Rugby Australia awards.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into Bledisloe II, won by the All Blacks 43-21. They lament the poor skill execution and decision-making from the Wallabies inside the first quarter, before marvelling at the All Blacks' first-half try-scoring blitz. They then turn their attention to Australia's defensive structure and attacking "DNA" and discuss whether a new game plan is required after a 13thr straight loss. They also discuss Mark Nawaqanitawase's international future, the Australia A tour, and the Wallaroos' big win over Scotland.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on some misplaced optimism as they pick apart the All Blacks crushing victory in Bledisloe I. They look at where it went wrong for the Wallabies -- including one key moment after halftime -- how New Zealand turned their Springboks blueprint against them, and dominated the key fundamentals of rugby. They also lament the Test match's timing, look ahead to Game II in Sydney, and ponder what changes Australia can and should make. They also discuss Rob Valetini's hip-drop tackle, and why it went unsanctioned, before turning their attention to the stalled CBA negotiations and the Australia A squad named to tour the U.S.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran preview Bledisloe I, including news that Len Ikitau is firming to take his place in the Wallabies backline, albeit in a rejigged midfield pairing. They ponder the Springboks' series win over New Zealand and what lessons Australia can take from it, and then discuss some of the key storylines including some All Blacks' absences, the return of Richie Mo'unga and Dave Rennie's first Bledisloe as New Zealand coach. They then mark the one-year countdown to Rugby World Cup 2027 and play a game of "Cup or Nup?

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down one of the most extraordinary Test matches ever seen, with Australia defeating South Africa 42-38. They analyse some sparkling Wallabies play, ponder the Springboks' much-changed lineup, but not before they tear shreds off the TMO shambles for which the game will be remembered. They also look ahead to the Bledisloe Cup, discuss the Wallaroos' win over Scotland, and then update the latest Super Rugby news after New Zealand's "Rugby summit".

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss a seismic period for New Zealand and Australian rugby, as further reports emerge about a potential move away from Super Rugby by the Kiwis. They address the looming rugby summit in New Zealand, Australia's CBA negotiations and how the game in this part of the world could be shaped over the coming weeks. They also preview the Wallabies-Springboks clash, and review a wild Wallaroos-France game and the second round of Super Rugby Aus.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the fourth and final Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test in Baltimore, which saw the Springboks round out a 3-1 series win over the All Blacks. They laud South Africa's depth and the longevity of some of their outstanding veterans, and ponder whether Rassie Erasmus will see out his contract to the return series in New Zealand in 2030, and then look at what the All Blacks need to fix to turn things around by the World Cup. They also debate the role of the TMO and whether it was used correctly in Baltimore, before reacting to the Wallabies' latest squad, which sees the return of Jordan Petaia and a maiden callup for Harry McLaughlin-Phillips.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' tour of Argentina, giving Les Kiss a grading for his first four Tests in charge. They review the 28-draw in Mendoza, debating whether the series win should be looked through a glass half-full or half-empty lens; lament Carter Gordon's latest injury and ponder the fly-half the Wallabies should bring in; and then look ahead to the Springboks and Bledisloe Cup contests. They then turn their attention to South Africa's win over New Zealand and the broader Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, and ponder what it means for the World Cup.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran front up after their main podcast suffered irreparable IT issues, offering up an apology for the lack of content earlier in the week. But then they look ahead to Australia's second Test with the Pumas, discuss the team changes and growing depth, before dropping their tips and also finding a winner in the third Springboks-All Blacks clash.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the All Blacks' stunning win in Johannesburg, lauding several individual performances as the wheels came off for the Springboks. They then turn their attention to the Wallabies' two-Test tour of Argentina and why it will be a huge step up for Les Kiss; they then discuss another heavy Wallaroos loss to New Zealand and update the latest news out of Waratahs HQ following Michael Cheika's return as head coach.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are feeling warm and fuzzy after news of Treyvon Pritchard's contract extension with the Reds and Rugby Australia. They analyse that deal and what it means for the game, before diving into the news that Michael Cheika has all but signed on for a Waratahs return. They pull apart what his coaching team might look like and debate what else needs to happen to ensure it is not a sugar rush for the franchise, and the turn their attention to the Wallabies' win over Japan, highlighting the many fine contributions and how it has set them up for the two-Test tour of Argentina.

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Sam Bruce returns from leave to rejoin Christy Doran at the desk, the duo first analysing the Wallabies narrow win in Osaka. They they look ahead to the second Test in Townsville, pondering what changes Les Kiss should make. They then switch focus to the ongoing uncertainty at the Waratahs, while answering your questions, before breaking down Rugby Australia's strategy -- or lack thereof -- and how last year's Lions windfall might best be managed in the face of the NRL's mega broadcast deal.

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran sit down to discuss the worst kept secret in Australian rugby, the return of Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps to the Waratahs, the side's pursuit of a new coach and whether that could be Michael Cheika, before they breakdown Les Kiss's first Wallabies side to take on Japan and question why it's taken Rugby Australia so long to name a new Wallaroos coach.

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran sit down for a special edition as they breakdown Les Kiss's first ever Wallabies squad as coach, discussing the build of the group, the not-so-surprising recall of a haulking lock, the introduction of a Reds centre and look at what Kiss had to say at his first press conference.

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran say farewell to Joe Schmidt as they analyse his legacy with the Wallabies and determine whether his tenure was a success, they heap praise on the Wallabies' big win over Italy, and look at the changes Les Kiss might make, before they discuss the All Blacks' win over Ireland and who Dave Rennie could turn to for the upcoming Greatest Rivalry tour, and rate the success of the Nations Championship.

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran dissect the Wallabies' loss to France, including their worrying capitulation, before they discuss what legacy Joe Schmidt will leave behind and who he might turn to in Perth, they look at Will Jordan's incredible record-breaking feat over Italy, and admonish the TMO.

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran gush about the opening weekend of the Nations Championship, they discuss what went right for the Wallabies and what went wrong, debate if they'd make changes to for this week's line-up, analyse the incredible All Blacks-France Test and what Les Bleus could bring to Brisbane, before they touch on the Super Rugby Women's finals.

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran are back ahead of the Nations Championship opener discussing Joe Schmidt's selection calls, including the end to Jock Campbell's 1316-day exile, while Dave Rennie has named his maiden All Blacks line-up with a big ommission.

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Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran discuss Dave Rennie's maiden All Blacks squad including the embarrassment of riches in depth, some shock omissions and questions whether it's the beginning of the end for Beauden Barrett. They look ahead at what Joe Schmidt's legacy looks like after the Nations Championship, before they review the Hurricanes' record-breaking season.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies squad, including the shock omission of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto. They assess the trio of uncapped rookies, the Giteau Law picks, and how Schmidt may have to do a U-turn on his previous selection criteria. They then turn their attention to the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final between the Chiefs and Hurricanes, and discuss the controversial Team of the Year.

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