Sam Bruce and Christy Doran whip through Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific, lavishing praise on the Force and the returns of Kurtley Beale and Izack Rodda, before they discuss a second big loss for the Brumbies to New Zealand opposition and why their title stocks have taken a serious blow; they then roll through Australia's depth and deliver their Wal…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the Crusaders' implosion and the Rebels' impressive win over the Highlanders; they praise a couple of in-form Waratahs forwards and ponder their Test hopes; lament the foul play incidents that could derail the Reds' season even further, and react to the latest rumours…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, lauding the Brumbies, back-rower Charlie Cale and who else might be headed for a Wallaby call-up; before they discuss a controversial night in Melbourne and a Rebels win that came after news of their lifeline through a private consortium was revealed. But is their survival in the b…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 6 of Super Rugby Pacific, digging into the star performers from the blockbuster Reds-Brumbies clash; they discuss Jordan Petaia's future and contrast the pros and cons for Rugby Australia when it comes to Taniela Tupou's future; before they ponder whether Michael Cheika might be the right man to coach th…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Newshub rugby reporter Ollie Ritchie to talk all things New Zealand rugby, including the Crusaders' horror start to 2024, Scott Robertson's recruitment drive and his approach to Sam Whitelock; whether or not NZR may change its eligibility policy; before the trio break down Round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific and…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the latest news in Australian rugby, after coach Joe Schmidt fronted the media in Sydney; they break down Round 4 of Super Rugby Pacific and discuss Corey Toole's Wallabies prospects; they analyse Rugby Australia's contracting issue and which players might be on the move; and then provide an update on the Melb…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific, hailing the impact Les Kiss is having at the Reds, before they lament Tane Edmed's late missed match-winner and ponder whether the Force are improving; they then dive into Jordan Petaia's future after links with NRL emerged and discuss Rugby Australia's latest review and the $2.…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up an entertaining Super Round, lauding the Waratahs, Tane Edmed and their forward pack for the win over the Crusaders, before they review the Reds' heartbreaking loss to the Hurricanes and the Chiefs' thrashing of the Brumbies; they also react to reports the Jaguares might be returning to Super Rugby and discuss so…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by ABC Sport's Catherine Murphy to discuss the Melbourne' Rebels' slide into financial purgatory, who is to blame and whether or not the club can survive; before Sam and Christy reflect on Round 1, what they liked about the Reds and Brumbies, and what they're looking forward to at Super Round. Learn more about…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran analyse the Super Rugby Pacific teams, separating the contenders from the pretenders, which teams might be on the rise and those on the slide, before pondering just how important this season of the under-fire competition just might be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return for the first time in 2024, breaking down the news of Joe Schmidt's appointment as Wallabies coach, the duo explaining how he came to apply for the top job and what his appointment means for those who missed out; they analyse what kind of coach he will be and where might Australian rugby now market itself; and loo…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran deliver one final episode for 2023, breaking down the events that led to Hamish McLennan's resignation from the Rugby Australia board; they reflect on the good and bad decisions from his tenure; discuss how Daniel Herbert will approach the job as chairman; analyse the Joseph Suaali'i situation and the future of contracti…

100th episode and it's a big one! Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on Eddie Jones' departure and the year that was for the Wallabies, from the World Cup disaster to mixed messaging Hamish McLennan and Rugby Australia, the plan to centralise the game, who might take over as coach and the concerns around the role, and what regrets the 63-year-old …

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a gripping Rugby World Cup Final, discussing the yellow and red card drama, the heroic performance of Peter-Steph du Toit, where it went wrong for the All Blacks, and how Ian Foster will be remembered in the pantheon of New Zealand coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Tom Hamilton wrap up semifinal weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023, discussing the contrasting fixtures; they praise England's gutsy performance and the resilience of South Africa and their big-game players; before they look ahead to next weekend's final, how and where it will be won; and then finish up with the latest on E…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by espn.com senior writer Tom Hamilton to reflect on the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023 and look ahead to the quarters; the trio wrapping up Australia's disastrous campaign and what might happen next; they discuss the plight of Tier 2 nations and how the game can help them improve before the 2027 tournamen…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's 34-14 win over Portugal, discussing whether there was any genuine improvement or if the scoreline flattered the Wallabies; they review the pool campaign as a whole, debate Eddie Jones' refusal to put a timeframe on his commitment, talk centralisation and chief executive Phil Waugh's synopsis; and t…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down what is generally being described as rock bottom for Australian rugby after the Wallabies 40-6 thrashing by Wales. They discuss whether Eddie Jones should keep his job moving forward, all the fallout from the bombshell report linking him with Japan, and how far reaching the ramifications of this result will be…

Sam Bruce is joined by Tom Hamilton to preview week three of Rugby World Cup 2023; the duo comparing cross-hemisphere notes on England's playmaker conundrum, whether the Boks' 7-1 bench is blasphemy or innovation, and if Ireland are bother; before they explore the relationship between Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones, how Wales-Australia will be cont…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a remarkable night in Saint-Etienne, where Fiji defeated Australia 22-15, lauding the performance of Simon Rauwalui's men and what it could mean for their Rugby Championship hopes; they ponder who is under more pressure, Rugby Australia or Eddie Jones, amid the Wallabies' slump; they debate the mind games Jone…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran take a breath after a dramatic weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023 -- on an off the field -- picking apart the Wallabies' win over Georgia, the performances of Ben Donaldson, Taniela Tupou and the Australian scrum; before they slam some of the decisions in Fiji's loss to Wales, discuss the high-tackle inconsistencies, and re…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Lance Peatey, the author of "A Complete History of the Rugby World Cup", to preview Rugby World Cup 2023, the team breaking down each pool and analysing where the potential upsets might come, also highlighting the players to watch and what previous tournaments can tell us about this event, before they name …

Sam Bruce is joined by Christy Doran on the ground in Paris, the duo wrapping up the Wallabies' final World Cup warmup against France; talking Carter Gordon's goal kicking woes, Suliasi Vunivalu's encouraging performance and a dominant scrum, while lamenting Australia's lineout and misfiring maul; before they look ahead to the World Cup proper and …

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return as Rugby World Cup 2023 edges closer, the pair discussing; Eddie Jones' extraordinary airport serve; if the pressure is telling on the Wallabies coach; how he might use the final warmup Test versus France; the Owen Farrell red card fiasco and why it's a line-in-the-sand for the game; before Brittany Mitchell joins…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a dramatic day in Australian rugby following the naming of the Wallabies squad for the World Cup; they debate Eddie Jones' key inclusions and omissions, talk Will Skelton's ascension to the captaincy, raise concerns around the lack of goal-kickers, and ponder how other nations might look upon the unlikely 33-m…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review a dramatic Bledisloe II, analysing what the Wallabies got right in the first 40 -- and where it went wrong after halftime; they dig into Eddie Jones' tough World Cup squad calls and ponder whether one Wallabies great might be the big casualty; before they update the latest injury, discuss whether Australia must lo…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Bledisloe I, pondering whether there is any truth to Eddie Jones' claims the Wallabies are making progress; they break down the performances of Tom Hooper and Carter Gordon and debate whether they should start once more; they talk the key injuries to Allan Alaalatoa and Michael Hooper; before they heap praise on …

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran set the scene for Bledisloe I, recapping Eddie Jones' shock squad changes and pondering Tom Wright's World Cup hopes; they update Michael Hooper's recovery from a calf injury and reflect on Quade Cooper's journey back to face the All Blacks; they then discuss the gravity of a potential 80,000-strong crowd and what that c…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' last-gasp defeat by Argentina, lamenting more poor discipline and inaccuracy at ruck time; they discuss Australia's issues at fullback and whether to persist with Tom Wright, and look at the options to replace Len Ikitau; they then share more of Eddie Jones' entertaining press conference and whe…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran shake off a late night to break down South Africa's 43-12 win over Australia in Pretoria, discussing where it all went wrong for the Wallabies, how much work they have to do, if Eddie Jones has underestimated the challenge, while also heaping praise on the Springboks; before they analyse the All Blacks' big win over the …

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by IOL Live's John Goliath from South Africa, the trio breaking down the Rugby Championship opener between the Boks and Wallabies; discussing why the hosts are wary of Eddie Jones and debating the risks of South Africa splitting its squad in two, before they ponder what team the Wallabies might field and what …

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dissect Eddie Jones' Wallabies squad, attempting to make sense of Ben Donaldson's inclusion as they break down the selections in each positional group, before they reflect on the Crusaders' seventh straight Super Rugby title and ponder what Scott Robertson will do next with the All Blacks, and then round out the week in …

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the weekend's Super Rugby Pacific semifinals, heaping praise on the Crusaders and Chiefs; they pay tribute to the Brumbies but lament the performance of Tom Wright and what it might have done for his Wallabies hopes; they pluck a Wallabies bolter out of the top 14 final; and then discuss Hamish McLennan's recent c…

Sam Bruce and Christie Doran break down the no-try ruling that denied Ardie Savea and the Hurricanes a place in the semis; they review the cracking quarterfinals in Canberra and Hamilton, and discuss Jack Debrecezni's successful return to Australian rugby; they ponder where to next for the Waratahs and Reds; and take fans inside their sitdown with …

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a largely deflating final round of Super Rugby Pacific for Australian rugby, slamming the Waratahs' pathetic performance against Moana Pasifika; they also reflect on the seasons of the Rebels and Force and where they stand moving forward; they name their combined Aussie team of the season and then discuss Eddi…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 14 of Super Rugby Pacific, when both the Brumbies and Waratahs lacked rugby smarts against New Zealand opposition; examine the calls that left the Reds fuming in Dunedin; heap praise on the Blues' Mark Telea and discuss the Barbarians-World XV fixture that saw Quade Cooper and Samu Kerevi in action. Learn m…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss the ongoing player rests in Super Rugby Pacific, and how they burnt the Brumbies in Perth; laud the performance of Max Jorgensen against the Drua and ponder his World Cup claims; review the European Champions Cup final and the performance of Will Skelton, and how the Giteau Law might be about to change further. L…

The Scrum Reset team are back for another edition, this time eating some humble pie after a drought breaking Reds win, they predict who scrapes into the top eight, name a few Wallabies bolters, before dissecting the sevens in Toulouse and farewell a legend of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

The Scrum Reset team is back lauding the passion and performances from Noah Lolesio and Carter Gordon and their battle for Wallabies selection, look at Fraser McReight shading Michael Hooper and what's going wrong for the Reds, before lamenting Australian rugby's poor form across the ditch and previewing a huge Crusaders-Blues clash. Learn more abo…

The Scrum Reset team is back dissecting all the news around Rugby Australia CEO Andy Marinos's resignation and what that means for RA going forward, catch up on the Super W semifinals and what's happening in women's rugby around the world, before discussing Damian McKenzie's re-signing and the upcoming battle between the Reds and the Waratahs. Lear…

The Scrum Reset team is back discussing the tight tussle for a place in Super Rugby Pacific’s top eight, thanking Lord Laurie Fisher for his dedication to Australian rugby, before pondering Rugby Australia’s decision to announce last year’s John Eales medalist in April, and the Super W top four have been decided - who takes the title from here? Lea…

The Scrum Reset team is back discussing Lachie Swinton’s poor disciplinary record, the potential for orange cards at the World Cup and have we caught a glimpse of the Wallabies leadership team, before they chat about the Waratahs breathing life into their season, Damian McKenzie’s class and look at who’s in the title-winning frame. Learn more about…

With a new host the Scrum Reset team is back to chat Super Rugby Pacific action, discussing that Angus Blyth hit, whether it's time the Reds pull the rip-cord on Brad Thorn, and preview the Waratahs-Force match-up, they chat the Aussie men's sevens and their journey to Olympic qualification, before wrapping up the latest in the Super W. Learn more …

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran run the rule over Eddie Jones' Wallabies training squad, debating the merits of Suliasi Vunivalu's inclusion, Harry Wilson's omission, and the future of the Giteau Law; before they wrap up Round 6 of Super Rugby Pacific, spare a thought for Ben Donaldson, and then review the Hong Kong Sevens. Learn more about your ad cho…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss Joseph Suaali'i's three-year deal with Rugby Australia, what it means for the game and its various stakeholders, before they look at what Eddie Jones must do to get the best out of the youngster; they then wrap up Round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific and look ahead to the naming of the Wallabies training squad. Learn m…

The team return to run an eye over Round 4 Super Rugby Pacific, discussing why things just aren't clicking for the Waratahs and Reds, whether that might be hurting some Wallabies hopefuls; they bemoan the lack of rugby 'smarts' and ponder rumoured unrest with Eddie Jones' NRL pursuit; before Tom Hamilton joins to wrap up the Six Nations and THAT re…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific, lauding the Drua's upset win over the Crusaders in Fiji and explaining why the Rugby Championship would benefit from further expansion, before they analyse the Brumbies' win over the Reds and what's going wrong with the Waratahs; Tom Hamilton then joins to break down France's 53-10…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the weekend that was at Super Round, from Ardie Savea's throat-slitting gesture to two thrilling trans-Tasman encounters, the rise of some Aussie youngsters, and Eddie Jones being photographed drawing up some draft Wallabies squads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to the news of Brett Hodgson's appointment as Wallabies defensive coach, before they break down Super Rugby Pacific Round 1, discuss the Reds' loss of Taniela Tupou, ponder the Crusaders' big issue and why Eddie Jones didn't retain Laurie Fisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season, analysing each of the 12 teams and identifying who might be headed for the pointy end of the season; before they update Eddie Jones' developments with the Wallabies and discuss the Six Nations' action so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…