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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
How the Wallabies can beat England
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the All Blacks' thrilling win over England, analysing where it went wrong for the hosts, before they look ahead to the Wallabies' clash with the Auld Enemy; they di…
00:48:05 |
Tue 05 Nov 2024
The Suaalii effect is real -- off the field anyway
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return from a brief break to run an eye over the Wallabies' spring tour squad, analysing just where Australia's wins might come from up north; they break down Joseph-Aukus…
01:00:02 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
A Wallabies report card as a northern adventure looms
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' Rugby Championship campaign, including the weekend's loss in Bledisloe II, handing out grades across the key markers; they then turn their attention …
01:07:30 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
Why Schmidt's Wallabies glass has 'no water'
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Saturday's Bledisloe thriller in Sydney, reacting to Joe Schmidt's 'no water in the glass' comments regarding his side's progress -- or lack thereof -- they loo…
00:44:47 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Bledisloe I preview special!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined live in the Schmidthouse by the Rugby Direct team of Liam Napier and Elliot Smith to look ahead to Bledisloe I at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
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00:40:10 |
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Joe Schmidt must make some tough calls
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' record Test loss after Australia shipped 67 points to a rampant Pumas; they run the rule over the performance and debate the future of some senio…
01:02:34 |
Mon 09 Sep 2024
Rugby Championship drama from La Plata to Joburg
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a wild weekend in The Rugby Championship, headlined by the Wallabies' last-gasp victory in La Plata; they break down that 20-19 win, heap praise Carlo Tizzano, Ang…
00:57:29 |
Tue 03 Sep 2024
Wet and weaponless: Wallabies' limitations laid bare
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' second straight defeat by the Springboks, they discuss the chief problem areas and how Joe Schmidt might address them, they then analyse the changes…
00:48:30 |
Wed 21 Aug 2024
The Boks bludgeoned Australia -- and Wallabies' options are limited
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' 33-7 hammering by the Springboks and ponder whether there is a way forward this week in Perth; they discuss Australia's lack of size and how much…
00:54:07 |
Tue 13 Aug 2024
Can the Wallabies upset the world champions?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the Wallabies' opening Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks, pondering if an upset might be possible; they break down the additions to Australia's …
01:03:52 |
Mon 05 Aug 2024
Wallabies' job done in July and Australia's Olympic hopes
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' July campaign, digging into their 40-29 win over Georgia that secured a 3-0 sweep, they name their standout performers and look ahead to the Rugby C…
01:00:18 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Gazing ahead after Wallabies' 2-0 start
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another weekend of thrilling international rugby, starting with a second straight win for the Wallabies over Wales; they pick apart that match, focusing in on the …
00:49:16 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
Simple & Effective: They keys to the Wallabies' winning start
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart the Wallabies' win over Wales in Sydney, hailing its simplicity and the impact of Joe Schmidt; they break down the performances of Taniela Tupou, Jake Gordon an…
00:59:42 |
Tue 09 Jul 2024
Unpacking Aussie Joe's first Wallabies squad
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Blues' crushing win in the Super Rugby Pacific final, before they turn their attention to Joe Schmidt's first Wallabies squad, analysing the shock calls, partic…
00:54:58 |
Mon 24 Jun 2024
Finding solutions for the future of Australian rugby
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Super Rugby semifinals, discussing where it went wrong for the Brumbies and what their lack of physicality means for the Wallabies; they then turn their attent…
01:01:00 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Can Australian rugby survive another meagre broadcast deal?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a predictable weekend of Super Rugby quarterfinal action, and then look ahead to the semifinals where the Brumbies will look to end Australia's finals drought in N…
00:58:27 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
The end of the Rebels ... and Marky Mark?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a massive week in Australian rugby, breaking down the decision to cut Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby Pacific, why it is both the right and wrong call, and wh…
01:02:09 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
NZ Rugby's attempt to be more like Australia
Sam Bruce is joined by TVNZ's Ollie Ritchie to break down the big issues in New Zealand rugby, including the Crusaders' extraordinary week and Rob Penney's future, whether a "Giteau Law" is needed in…
00:59:51 |
Tue 28 May 2024
How are the Waratahs back here -- AGAIN?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the controversial finish to the Brumbies-Crusaders thriller and the sparkling performances from Rob Valetini and …
00:55:19 |
Tue 21 May 2024
At last! The Law reform world rugby needs
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific, praising the Reds' fightback against the Rebels; they lament the loss of Harry Wilson to injury and ponder the Wallabies back-r…
01:11:38 |
Mon 13 May 2024
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