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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
A Schmidt sitdown & rugby's American dream
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reveal what Joe Schmidt had to say in his first big appearance of 2025; they talk Lions squad, a review of 2024 and how the Wallabies will approach their preparations this…
00:56:47 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Bonus pod! Unpacking Andy Farrell's Lions squad
Sam Bruce is joined by James Regan from London to break down Andy Farrell's British & Irish Lions squad that will tour Australia. They dig deep into the 38-man group, pondering the unlucky omissions …
00:30:37 |
Fri 09 May 2025
Is Suaalii a defensive liability for the Wallabies?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dissect another busy weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, starting with the Brumbies' crushing win over the Waratahs; they discuss Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's questionable tackle o…
00:56:08 |
Tue 06 May 2025
At last! How the Wallabies coaching plan came together
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran jump into The Schmidthouse to analyse the Wallabies coaching succession plan, how it came together, who it effects from a player perspective and more.
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00:37:54 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
The dark cloud looming over Super Rugby's revival
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into a bumper Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific, analysing the Reds' win over the Blues and the Brumbies disappointing defeat at home; they look at what those two resul…
00:50:56 |
Tue 29 Apr 2025
JOC is making a near irresistible Wallabies case
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran take aim at Rugby Australia as the we continue to wait for a Wallabies coaching announcement; they then review a bumper Easter weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, highlighted …
00:54:15 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
Making sense of RA's TV deal, head-contact lucky-dip
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a stunning Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific, picking apart the wins of the Brumbies and Waratahs, before gazing ahead to a bumper weekend of Easter footy; they discu…
01:00:23 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Lesson for Kiss if he gets Wallabies job
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a busy Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific, which included a curious Reds penalty decision, the Waratahs' capitulation against Moana Pasifika, and a gutsy Force win; be…
00:56:39 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
A seminal moment in the Reds' season
Sam Bruce is joined by a weary Christy Doran, who reflects on his first Hong Kong Sevens. The team then addresses the ongoing Wallabies coaching saga, trying to work out why a decision is still to be…
01:09:35 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
NZR 'owes' Australia after ABs-Boks tour agreement
ANZAC Test aborted; O'Keefe's shocker; Ref mic needed
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01:02:01 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley joins the pod
Behind SRP's flying start; future planning; fan engagement
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01:03:42 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
The price is McReight and a Wallabies coach countdown
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a jam-packed weekend of rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific to the Six Nations; they discuss the three big upsets from the Brumbies, Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, as…
00:57:42 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
The SRP Oscars: Thrillers, cards and social media debate
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific; they analyse where the Waratahs are at and where the improvement needs to come; they discuss the Brumbies' early season issues; bre…
00:53:37 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Fantastic Force, Cheik's Eddie lament & a Lions' conundrum
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another thrilling weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, discussing the changes the competition has made to produce a better product; they heap praise on the Force after …
00:53:58 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
SRP's dream start and the Wallabies coaching race
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, praising the administrators for a smart draw; they review each of the three Australian wins and name their standout playe…
00:54:14 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
The big Schmidt concern & a bigger Super preview
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran fire off the first podcast of 2025, in what is a mammoth year for Australian rugby. They update the Joe Schmidt situation and explain how the drawn out contract saga is ha…
01:02:50 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
A strange sense of Australian rugby optimism
Sam Bruce and Christy come together for [probably] the final time in 2024, wrapping up Australia's 22-19 defeat by Ireland; they break down that loss and why it came about, but also reflect on the te…
00:54:21 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
Wallabies can set up 2025 in Dublin finale
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's loss to Scotland, analysing where it went wrong and the impact of the selection decisions and late withdrawals; they look ahead to this weekend's fi…
00:49:53 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Can Wallabies convince Schmidt to stay?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's 32-point thrashing of Wales, lauding the performances of Matt Faessler, Tom Wright and Noah Lolesio; they analyse Will Skelton's effect on the maul …
00:58:27 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
Arise, Sir Len Flikitau
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran analyse Australia's drought-breaking win at Twickenham, lauding the collective team performance that was the best in recent memory; they isolate the players who showed the…
00:48:59 |
Tue 12 Nov 2024
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