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.
Latest episodes
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59 min
Hey, Wallabies, time to try something new!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into Bledisloe II, won by the All Blacks 43-21. They lament the poor skill execution and decision-making from the Wallabies inside the first quarte…
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55 min
Bledisloe black-out: Can Wallabies respond in Sydney?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on some misplaced optimism as they pick apart the All Blacks crushing victory in Bledisloe I. They look at where it went wrong for the Wallabies…
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37 min
Bledisloe I: The Bok blueprint the Wallabies must adopt
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran preview Bledisloe I, including news that Len Ikitau is firming to take his place in the Wallabies backline, albeit in a rejigged midfield pairing. They…
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53 min
Wallabies upset Boks, TMO upsets the rugby world!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down one of the most extraordinary Test matches ever seen, with Australia defeating South Africa 42-38. They analyse some sparkling Wallabies play…
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54 min
Does the bell toll for Super Rugby?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss a seismic period for New Zealand and Australian rugby, as further reports emerge about a potential move away from Super Rugby by the Kiwis. They…
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58 min
Petaia, HMP and the Boks rule Baltimore
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the fourth and final Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test in Baltimore, which saw the Springboks round out a 3-1 series win over the All Blacks. They…
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58 min
Grading Les Kiss' first Wallabies block
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' tour of Argentina, giving Les Kiss a grading for his first four Tests in charge. They review the 28-draw in Mendoza, debating whet…
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29 min
Apology pod! Can Wallabies win five in a row?
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran front up after their main podcast suffered irreparable IT issues, offering up an apology for the lack of content earlier in the week. But then they look…
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55 min
Bad bad Boks as training wheels come off for Kiss
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the All Blacks' stunning win in Johannesburg, lauding several individual performances as the wheels came off for the Springboks. They then tu…
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51 min
Cheikmate for Tahs? Trey stays!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are feeling warm and fuzzy after news of Treyvon Pritchard's contract extension with the Reds and Rugby Australia. They analyse that deal and what it me…
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1 h 02
An Osaka escape & the Waratahs rabble
Sam Bruce returns from leave to rejoin Christy Doran at the desk, the duo first analysing the Wallabies narrow win in Osaka. They they look ahead to the second Test in Townsville,…
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45 min
Championship-winning heroes return
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran sit down to discuss the worst kept secret in Australian rugby, the return of Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps to the Waratahs, the side's pursuit o…
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27 min
Kiss brings in unwanted man
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran sit down for a special edition as they breakdown Les Kiss's first ever Wallabies squad as coach, discussing the build of the group, the not-so-s…
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53 min
Farewell Joe, welcome to the hot seat Les
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran say farewell to Joe Schmidt as they analyse his legacy with the Wallabies and determine whether his tenure was a success, they heap praise on th…
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46 min
Wallabies' ultimate capitulation leaves us questioning Joe Schmidt's legacy
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran dissect the Wallabies' loss to France, including their worrying capitulation, before they discuss what legacy Joe Schmidt will leave behind and…
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47 min
Heartbreak in Sydney as Nations Championship makes its mark
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran gush about the opening weekend of the Nations Championship, they discuss what went right for the Wallabies and what went wrong, debate if they'd…
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28 min
Schmidt turns to forgotten Wallaby + Rennie goes all in on Love
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran are back ahead of the Nations Championship opener discussing Joe Schmidt's selection calls, including the end to Jock Campbell's 1316-day exile,…
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39 min
Wallabies in camp + Dave Rennie's first squad!
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran discuss Dave Rennie's maiden All Blacks squad including the embarrassment of riches in depth, some shock omissions and questions whether it's th…
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34 min
Wallabies squad unveiled + SRP GF preview!
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies squad, including the shock omission of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto. They assess the trio of uncapped rookies, the Giteau…
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57 min
Why Aussie ambition should trump broadcast
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a forgettable weekend for Australian rugby, as the Brumbies and Reds bow out of Super Rugby Pacific for 2026. They heap praise on the Hurricanes…