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 and Rob Valetini's absence; they analyse how the Wallabies might look to play and discuss their injury run in the build-up and news of Pete Samu's rejection from the First Nations-Pasifika XV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 headaches and the Wallabies captaincy conundrum; the break down the Lions form and what sort of game might be played; before they review the AUNZ concept, the rest of the weekend's Test action, and news that Kalyn Ponga might be keen on a code switch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 whether Joe Schmidt needs to add an experienced playmaker; they discuss their tactics and lack of polish; before heaping praise on Fiji. They do the same for the Waratahs, the performances of Charlie Gamble and Darby Lancaster; and also dive into "watergate", and the AUNZ and Brumbies lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to the Wallabies' clash with Fiji and the Waratahs' date with the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Waratahs and his looming exit from Australian rugby; they look ahead to the Reds-Lions in Brisbane, pondering whether an upset might be possible, and then the Wallabies-Fiji clash in Newcastle, before casting an eye over the rest of the rugby action around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Nick Champion De Crespigny and Corey Toole were selected; they look at the Lions' loss to the Pumas and whether a South America tour should happen; and pick apart yet another Crusaders Super Rugby title and the first All Blacks squad of 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 short against the Chiefs, before looking at the controversial finish to the Crusaders-Blues contest; they then look ahead to the final, preview Thursday's Wallabies squad naming, react to news of Richie Mo'unga's withdrawal from the AUNZ and the introduction of a Super Rugby AUS competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Rugby Australia may have made the wrong decision as Wallabies coach; they also talk Michael Cheika's run with Leicester, the confusing Super Rugby finals system, and then pick their 38-man Wallabies squads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Stephen Larkham's response; they break down the Reds win over the Drua and rate the Wallabies hopes of Lachie Anderson; they then turn their attention to yet another disappointing Waratahs season and the issues in Sydney; before reacting to Nathan Cleary's rumoured interest in a code switch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 they have regressed, improved or flatlined; they then react to news about the Club World Cup and how it might affect the global calendar, before covering off some signing news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Year award and debate whether he is the best player on the planet right now; they hit out at a lack of selection news around the AUNZ team that will face the Lions; dig into the Waratahs' woes and then recap the Wallaroos' win over the USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 season; they review busy weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, discuss Taniela Tupou's future, the return of Pete Samu, some Lions bolters, as well as some big Nations Cup news, the Wallaroos and Aussie under 20s undefeated TRC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and debating who might start in the first Test in Brisbane. One not to be missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 on Noah Lolesio and the return to form of several key Wallabies; they break down the defeats of the Reds and Force, and then discuss some broader Super Rugby news; before turning their attention to the Wallaroos and the looming British & Irish Lions squad announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 results have done to the ladder and ponder whether a top-two finish is now beyond them; they heap praise on Tom Lynagh and react to another twist in James O'Connor's season; they dig into the Waratahs recruitment and retention issues, look ahead to the Wallaroos' season opener, and discuss the threat of French rugby as a cross-code talent prepares to head offshore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 by James O'Connor's heroics and the Brumbies' shut-out of Moana Pasifika; they discuss the playmaker's hopes of facing the British & Irish Lions and heap more praise on Langi Gleeson; they then turn their attention to RA's record deficit and the fallout from their AGM and then talk women's rugby and Jo Yapp's Wallaroos squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 discuss some of the decision-making, including the high hit on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii; they look at some of the key off-contract players in Australian rugby and who might be headed offshore; before turning their attention to Rugby Australia's next broadcast deal and a curious media event that was used to announce it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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; before they turn their attention to Noah Lolesio's decision to head offshore, and how the Wallabies fly-half situation might now play out for the Lions; and react to news of Rugby Australia's new television deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 made; they discuss whether Stuart Lancaster could actually be a chance; before they then rip into Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, pondering where it went wrong for the Waratahs and whether the hip-drop tackle should be outlawed; they also analyse the Brumbies' and Reds' wins and look ahead to Round 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices