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The Roar Rugby Podcast
The Roar Sports
237 episodes
4 days ago

Rugby is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate!


Join our hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua as we chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game.


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Rugby is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate!


Join our hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua as we chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/237)
The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.152 - Lions claim series after dramatic, controversial call sinks Wallabies

The series is done, the Lions have won, and everyone in the rugby world is mad about one thing or another after a dramatic, epic second Test that saw the Wallabies' hearts broken at the MCG.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua unpack all the fallout from THAT non-penalty, give their views on whether the decision was the right one, debate whether the Aussies choked, and look ahead to this Saturday's tour finale in Sydney to see if the Wallabies can salvage any pride from the rubble of twin defeats.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua


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5 days ago
36 minutes 49 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.151 - Do-or-die for Wallabies as Lions go 1-0 up, where to next for Schmidt and Glen Ella joins the podcast

The Wallabies face a must-win Test against the Lions in Melbourne after going down in the first game in Brisbane, where there were patches of good play, but the tourists' victory was never threatened.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the fallout from the series' opener and what changes Australia needs to make, and rugby legend Glen Ella joins the show to talk about the First Nations and Pasifika XV game against the British and Irish Lions.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua


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1 week ago
52 minutes 8 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.150 - Lions fever ahead of first Test, Lynagh poised to wear Wallabies No.10 as Schmidt rolls the dice

After 12 long years for the Wallabies, the time has finally arrived with the first British and Irish Lions Test just days away, and not only is excitement building among fans, but there is a bit of shock news on the Australian selection front with Tom Lynagh set to be handed the key No.10 jersey.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua are joined by former England and Lions star Ben Youngs to not only talk about how the tourists have been preparing but what game plan Joe Schmidt and the Wallabies must employ to taste success.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua


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2 weeks ago
42 minutes 49 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.149 - Lolesio out of Lions series after Wallabies scrape home, so who steps in?

The Wallabies only just scraped over the line against Fiji in their first Test of the season, but the big news to come out of the game was that Noah Lolesio will miss the three Tests against the British and Irish Lions after requiring neck surgery.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua unpack the performance and who is going to replace Lolesio at No.10. Plus, an in-depth chat with rugby correspondent for The Times and friend of the podcast Alex Lowe who is travelling with the Lions media pack to discuss the tourists' strong form on Australian soil.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua


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3 weeks ago
50 minutes 46 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.148 - Lions mania as Wallabies look to Fiji first - with Scott Sio

Australia is in the grip of Lions Mania, with the British & Irish Lions beginning their tour Down Under with a big win over the Western Force as they gear up to take on a Wallabies team preparing to first face Fiji.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua unpack all the drama from the weekend - including a Perth ground announcer's cheeky dig at the Lions' Southern Hemisphere lads! Plus, an in-depth chat with Wallabies stalwart and friend of the podcast Scott Sio.



Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua


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1 month ago
51 minutes

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.147 - Wallabies named, the Lions arrive Down Under after shock loss, JOC's Crusaders glory, Razor names All Blacks

The Wallabies have named a 36-man squad for the upcoming Test against Fiji, with a few interesting calls as the British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia after their surprise defeat to Argentina on their home shores.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua catch up with Irish Independent's Chief Rugby Correspondent, Ruaidhri O'Connor, to preview the Lions' preparations, as well as recapping James O'Connor's SRP grand final win with the Crusaders and the All Blacks' 33-man squad to take on France.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua


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1 month ago
50 minutes 55 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.146 - All-Kiwi Super Final AGAIN, Wallabies prepare to name first squad

The Brumbies' season is over after going down to the Chiefs in Hamilton, setting up an all-Kiwi Super Rugby Pacific grand final. What went wrong for the ACT side, and who will prevail between the Crusaders and the Chiefs?


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the SRP finals and look ahead to the upcoming Wallabies team announcement to battle the British & Irish Lions, as well as talking about the English Premiership Rugby final.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua


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1 month ago
44 minutes 32 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.145 - Can the Brumbies end Aussie rugby's NZ finals hoodoo? Plus Wallabies-Lions prep, and Junior Wallabies coach Chris Whitaker

The Brumbies are once again the last Aussie team standing as the Super Rugby Pacific season reaches the semi-final stage - but do they have any chance of toppling the Chiefs in Hamilton? Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the dramatic qualifying finals weekend that was, unpack the latest from Wallabies prep to battle the Lions, and chat with current Junior Wallabies coach Chris Whitaker.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua


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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute 53 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.144 - Meet the Super Six, and Marika Koroibete on his Lions hopes

The Super Rugby Pacific finals are here, but it was a weekend of controversy, with a missed knock-on costing the Brumbies a crucial top-two spot. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua unpack all the drama, and chat with two-time John Eales Medallist Marika Koroibete about his Lions tour hopes - and his rugby future.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua



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2 months ago
51 minutes 40 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.143 - The Roar Rugby podcast: Do-or-die for Tahs, Pistol Pete wins another gong

Christy Doran and Matt To'omua preview an exciting final round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news, including the Waratah's last-gasp chances of making finals, Taniela Tupou's patchy form, as well as the announcement of Rugby Club World Cup and Joanne Yapp's decision to leave the Wallaroos.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

Producer: Matt Russell


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2 months ago
55 minutes 27 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.142 - Ex-Wallabies skipper Ben Mowen joins, Brumbies atop Super standings, Ardie magic

Former Wallabies forward Ben Mowen is an ACT Brumbies assistant coach who actually played his debut Test match for Australia in 2013 against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat with Ben about the Brumbies and also the Wallabies preparations for the Lions Tour - and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news including Ardie Savea winning the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year award.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

Producer: Matt Russell


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2 months ago
57 minutes 5 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.141 - Can the Wallabies stop Farrell's Lions, SRP heats up - and is rugby headed to the Big Apple?

The British & Irish Lions have named a 38-man team to head Down Under for their much-anticipated series, brimming with talent and including several players with Australian heritage.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the Wallabies' chances and Joe Schmidt's gameplan for the tour - and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

Producer: Matt Russell


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2 months ago
38 minutes 52 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.140 - NZR CEO Mark Robinson on the state of rugby, Lions fever - and Aussies abroad

Super Rugby Pacific could expand to the west coast of the United States of America, with high-level talks underway across several countries about the viability of including at least one new franchise.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat to New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson about that story, the state of rugby and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

Producer: Matt Russell


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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 48 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.139 - Kiss confirmed as Wallaby-coach-in-waiting, Schmidt stays on

After a three-month selection process the Wallabies finally have a new coach - but there is a twist. Les Kiss will not take over until the middle of next season with Joe Schmidt staying around a little longer.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the Australian coaching appointment and preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

Producer: Matt Russell


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3 months ago
30 minutes 26 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.138 - James O'Connor's redemption, and make-or-break time in Super Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific continues to dish out quality match after match, with the Crusaders defeating the Blues at full time, the Tahs knocked off in Fiji, and the Force and Canes playing out a brutal draw in the West.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua review the latest action out of Australian rugby, and the latest news behind the scenes.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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3 months ago
47 minutes 57 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.137 - Golf gossip and blissfully unaware with Jordan Petaia

The Aussie sides continue to perform, with the Waratahs and Brumbies pulling off big wins in the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the latest results, the Super Rugby Women's final, the latest financial news out of RA and more, and they are joined by NFL-bound Wallaby Jordan Petaia to discuss his journey.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

Guests: Jordan Petaia

Producer: Nick Wasiliev



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3 months ago
56 minutes 54 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.136 - Moana Pasifika's rise with Patrick Pellegrini, and picking Wallabies squads

We've hit the halfway point of Super Rugby Pacific - with all Australian sides in the hunt for finals, and several big surprises - not the least of which being the rise of Moana Pasifika.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat with Patrick Pellegrini on the Pacific side's growth - then give their first picks as to who will make the 2025 Wallabies squad.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

Guests: Patrick Pellegrini

Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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3 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 39 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.135 - Both sides of the pathway with Sam Cordingley and Emmanuel Meafou

All four of the Aussie sides sit in the top six of Super Rugby Pacific after six rounds.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the good signs in Australian rugby - and are joined by two guests, Sam Cordingley on the progression and growth of the Queensland Reds, and now French-representative Emmanuel Meafou following their Six Nations triumph.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

Guests: Sam Cordingley & Emmanuel Meafou

Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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4 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 39 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.134 - Crusaders, Reds and getting on Survivor with James O'Connor

The Crusaders appear back to their best after back-to-back wins at home, and a major reason has emerged in the effective utilisation of James O'Connor.


The Roar Rugby Podcast favourite returns to chat with Christy Doran and Matt To'omua about life in Christchurch, observing the Reds from afar, Wallaby coach chat - and getting on Survivor.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

Guest: James O'Connor

Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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4 months ago
51 minutes 1 second

The Roar Rugby Podcast
Ep.133 - Kiss of death and who is the happiest person in Australian rugby?

The 2025 Super Rugby season keeps getting better and better. The Brumbies ended a 12-year hoodoo at Eden Park, the Waratahs are still undefeated, and the Kiwis nearly were clean swept until a strong Crusaders performance in Christchurch.


Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the latest news from the competition - plus dive into Lions watch with the Six Nations and give an update on the hunt for the new Wallabies coach.


Hosts: Christy Doran and Matt To'omua

Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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4 months ago
45 minutes 12 seconds

The Roar Rugby Podcast

Rugby is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate!


Join our hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua as we chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.