ESPN Scrum Reset
ESPN Australia's Sam Bruce is joined by Christy Doran to discuss the biggest talking points in southern hemisphere rugby, from the action on-field to the latest storylines around the game.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 174
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Will Skelton size hole Schmidt has to fill
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran breakdown the Wallabies squad, before previewing the Argentina series and massive All Blacks-Springboks clash at Eden Park; question whether Rugby Australia should…
00:49:14 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
Did a referee decision cost the Wallabies victory?
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran wrap up Australia's tour of South Africa, discussing where the second Test in Cape Town was won and lost, Corey Toole's sublime Wallabies debut, analyse several co…
01:11:19 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
The Wallabies' greatest win ... ever?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Australia's extraordinary 38-22 victory in South Africa, rating it among the Wallabies' greatest ever wins and just whether it means the team is officially back; t…
00:59:48 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
The big Rugby Championship preview
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the Rugby Championship, reacting to the Springboks' Monday team naming and what the Wallabies might do selections-wise; they ponder what a pass mark might be…
01:02:40 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Wallabies earn respect, TMO shocker & the threat of R360
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies 22-12 win over the British and Irish Lions in Sydney, analysing how they did it and lamenting what might have been had they finished the job in Melbo…
00:55:45 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Lions finale: Can the Wallabies salvage some pride?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran preview the third and final Test between the Wallabies and Lions, discussing Nic White's shock selection and the other Wallabies changes; they try to find some reasons why…
00:47:59 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
The clean-out that divides the world, won the Lions series
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the second Test, starting with the decision that has divided the rugby world. They pull apart the Jac Morgan-cleanout, extrapolating what it means for the game g…
00:54:33 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Second Test preview: Schmidt's mixed Wallabies messaging
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran bring you all the latest team news out of Wallabies camp, discussing the changes Joe Schmidt has made for the second Test with the Lions; they question his management of p…
00:50:22 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
First Test review: Lions roar, Wallabies hit red wall
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Lions' 27-19 win over the Wallabies in Brisbane, analysing what the tourists did so well and where it all went wrong for Australia; they dig into some of th…
01:08:46 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Wallabies-Lions eve as 'the King' looks on
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran take one last look at the opening Test between the Wallabies and Lions from outside Suncorp Stadium, aka Lang Park, reacting to Tom Lynagh's promotion to the run-on side a…
00:24:52 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Wallabies vs. Lions: Here we go!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break look ahead to the first Test between the Wallabies and Lions, reacting to Joe Schmidt's squad and the selection of James O'Connor; they ponder some selection headach…
00:53:26 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Wallabies need some fly-half 'insurance'
Sam Bruce and Christy dive into a massive 24 hours for Australian rugby, pulling apart the Waratahs-Lions and Wallabies-Fiji fixtures. They dig into Australia's performance in Newcastle, pondering wh…
01:03:57 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Hi, Owen ... it's your dad, Andy
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the news that Owen Farrell is on his way to Australia to replace the injured Elliot Daly; they look back at the tourists' big win over the Reds; and look ahead t…
00:45:06 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Throbber, Finn, Thor and more as Lions roar
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Lions' victory over Western Force, analysing which players enhanced their hopes of featuring in the Test series; they react to Taniela Tupou's release to the Wa…
00:51:30 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
The spice the Lions tour needed
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into a bumper pod; discussing comments from the Lions' CEO around Wallaby releases for tour games; they break down Joe Schmidt's squad from last week, analysing why N…
00:58:17 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Is there a point to Australian rugby?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on the Super Rugby Pacific semis, pondering if or how Australian teams can upset the status quo; they dig into the Brumbies performance and where the ACT came up s…
01:00:37 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Has RA backed the wrong horse?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the opening weekend of the Super Rugby finals, heaping praise on the Brumbies following their win over the Hurricanes; they discuss Stephen Larkham and whether Rug…
00:58:32 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Debating Doleman and a 'Cleary Clause'
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the final regular season round of Super Rugby Pacific; they discuss the Brumbies' loss to the Crusaders and James Doleman's role in it, before applauding coach Ste…
01:09:35 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
A final twist in this crazy Super season?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the final regular season round of Super Rugby Pacific, looking at the ladder and the different permutations; they dig into the Reds' season, asking whether t…
00:57:35 |
Wed 28 May 2025
Why Ardie Savea is the best in the world
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into another big week in rugby, reflecting on the crunch Brumbies-Reds clash in Canberra; they react to Ardie Savea winning the inaugural Super Rugby Player of the Ye…
00:58:07 |
Tue 20 May 2025
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