Scrumbags Rugby Podcast

Welcome back to the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast!

It's been a while between drinks but Mitch and Lachie are back after two months away and they've got some bloody big news.

But first and foremost, there's footy to chat about - join us to wrap up the Wallabies' year so far and Nations Championship ahead, a cracking finish for the Wallaroos season and a little of what's to come for the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast...

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IT'S COLLAB TIME - and we're back with our mate Fergo from Off the Ruck for 40 minutes of fury.

We've got a fresh Wallabies squad to chew through - headlined by the return of Jordan Petaia and a potential debut for Harry McLaughlin-Phillips - plus all the fallout from Round 1 of Super Rugby AUS, the Wallaroos WXV Series test against England, and a fresh new Ultimate Sevens format.

Make sure you follow Off The Ruck on all your socials and YouTube - where Fergo does his best work!

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The Wallabies remain undefeated in the Les Kiss era - but why aren't we happy?

Australia win back the Puma Trophy for the first time since 2022 (fact checked) after a 28-all draw in Mendoza.

Yet the last month's decadence and four straight wins have filled our heads with air and even loftier ambitions.

Join Mitch and Lachie to break it all down and ask - is rugby even fun?

Plus, just a week to go before Super Rugby AUS kicks off + the latest Wallaroos and Ultimate Sevens musings...

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It wasn't the prettiest Test victory - yet it's exactly the kind of performance Australia needed to win ugly in Argentina!

Plenty of talking points after the Wallabies held out a late Pumas charge 27-21 in Jujuy.

How did the rotations hold up and can we expect more change before they run it back in Mendoza?

Plus - the latest on the All Blacks tour of South Africa + Super Rugby AUS squads are now live!

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Re-live the action from the Wallabies' 27-21 win over Argentina on Sunday August 30 with Lachie and John Ferguson from Off The Ruck!

Thanks to everyone who tuned in live across YouTube - can't wait for the next one.

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Happy Friday ya filthy animals!

Late mail means a late ep - join Lachie and Mitch to chew through Les Kiss' side to face Argentina in Jujuy + the latest Wallaroos news!

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The Wallaroos are set to play their 100th test ever against the Black Ferns, this Saturday afternoon 1.05pm.

Join Lachie and Mitch as they preview this test match and cast their eye over the teams named

We also cover some other exciting news that has broken across the Australian rugby landscape over the past few days

Tune in!

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Start engraving the William Webb Ellis Cup - Bill's coming back to Australia in 2027.

We know this to be true without a lick of sarcasm following a roughly 40-minute passage of pristine rugby from the Wallabies in Townsville that ensured a 56-17 win over Japan.

Sensationalism aside, there's a lot to like about that Game Two performance - Massimo De Lutiis scoring a try as Wallaby #1000 among them - but what's most exciting is the rise of a genuine centre option in Isaac Henry.

There's also some big news in the Wallaroos world with a new coach (who won't start until 2027) and a new squad for the 100th Test coming up this weekend - plus an update on our Kiwi compatriots on tour in South Africa.

Join Mitch and Lachie to break it all down!

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Join Mitch add Lachie as they unpack Les Kiss's first test as Wallabies head coach. Who showed up in Osaka and impressed? Who could be facing the axe for Townsville?

All this and more in this week's episode

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An instant reaction bonus with Lachie and our boy John Ferguson! Enjoy!

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No Test Rugby? What does one ever do with oneself on a weekend without the Wallabies?

Turns out there's plenty to chew through with a Super W decider and new reports linking Joe Schmidt to a gig at the Waratahs for 2027!

It's the perfect platform for Mitch and Lachie to deep dive the 2024-2026 Joe Schmidt era in semi-forensic detail.

Does Schmidtty get a pass mark for 12 wins and 19 losses? What's Smoking Joe's Legacy?

And of course, there's plenty of time to get into an incredible grand final performance from the Waratahs over in Ba to smash the Drua and stamp their authority as the big kahunas of Aussie rugby.

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Now that's what we're talking about baby!

The Wallabies may never lose again after putting 57 on the Italians in Perth - a fitting farewell to Joe Schmidt.

It's Australia's biggest win since 2015 and ends a six-game losing streak - but does it paper over the cracks?

Join Mitch and Lachie to break it all down and some

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Another week, another excellent half of Wallabies Test rugby followed by heartache.

This time it's France giving Aussie fans Les Bleus after a 42-24 win anchored by an incroyable second 40 from the visitors - 30-5 after oranges.

Join Mitch and Lachie to share the pain, figure out where it all went wrong, and wonder - just how will the Joe Schmidt era be remembered?

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An incredible start to the Nations Championship sees the North and South go three apiece - and of course with Aussie heartbreak.

Join Mitch and Lachie to break down the Wallabies 33-31 loss to Ireland - a game that saw Australia outscore the Emerald Isle five tries to four but leave 10 points begging from the tee.

How did a near-perfect opening half turn around in Ireland's favour? What did you make of the decision making in the final 10 minutes? And what's next for the Wallabies after a 9th loss from their past 11 matches?

Lots to like about that performance - and yet so much familiarity in the result - strap in for the copium!

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Best day of the year - a maiden Wallabies team list at the start of an international campaign!

In this Bonus Ep, Mitch and Lachie break down Joe Schmidt's first 23 of the season and its many surprises - including the return of Jock Campbell, a new halves pairing and a potential debut off the bench!

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**Breaking News**

The NSW Waratahs are once again without a coach after Dan McKellar officially resigned, 2 years into a 3 year contract. He parts ways with the club effective immediately.

What does this mean for the Waratahs the remainder of 2026? Who could they turn to in 2027 and beyond? Was this the right decison?

Join Mitch, Lachie and John Ferguson as they answer all of these questions and more in this special bonus episode!

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It's official - Australia and New Zealand will play an Anzac Bledisloe Test!

Join Mitch and Lachie to wrap a busy week in the rugby world with three Anzac Tests locked for 2027, 2029, 2031 + more.

Mitch has the inside scoop from the Wallabies Open Training Session at North Sydney Oval, Lachie's on a tear about team predictions for Ireland, and the boys are going bananas over a long-awaited Tahs loss to another Aussie side in Super W!

Also there's the small matter of a 90 point performance from our Junior Wallabies - could the u20 crown finally be coming down under?

All that and more on this week's episode of the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast.

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Super Rugby is wrapped - and it's all eyes on the Nations Championship and our Wallabies back in action!

Mitch + Lachie unpack a massive Aussie squad announcement full of surprises after casting their eyes over a sickeningly one-sided Super Rugby season.

There's also a smattering of news around the traps - including Moana Pasifika's future and a major women's rugby appointment.

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Thank God for our Aussie 7s women - for without them there would have been no pod this week.

Join Mitch & Lachie celebrating the world champion SVNS superstars after a thoroughly whelming analysis of two horribly predictable Aussie qualifying finals across the ditch.

How did the Brumbies slide so far from their early season success? Have the Reds actually improved over three years under Les Kiss? And where we will riot if we don't get a Hurricanes v Chiefs decider?

Luckily there's Round 1 of the W to chew through as a palate cleanser with a drought-busting Brumbies win on top!

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***EXTRA TIME SPECIAL DROP***

We've got a juicy little midweek offering for you sports fans!

Super Rugby Qualifying Final teams have dropped with the Brumbies and Reds hoping to make history across the ditch

We've also go a special feature on Round 1 of the Super W season ahead with team breakdowns, players to watch and our final standing tips for 2026!

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