Welcome to Season 5 Episode 32 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. In this exclusive interview, Mitch and Lachie sit down with current Wallaroo, Qld Red and former Exeter Chief Lori Cramer to chat all things women's rugby…

The international test window is around the corner! The Blues wrapped up the Super Rugby Pacific competition in style, while both the Wallabies and All Blacks announced their squads for the mid-year internationals. Christy Doran and Matt Toomua discuss the latest news on planet rugby, including the latest Dan McKellar's shock departure from the Lei…

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 31 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. John Ferguson is back to break down Joe Schmidt's first Wallabies Squad with Mitch and Lachie. The boys analyse the Wallabies squad, noting omission and s…

Finally, the first Wallabies squad for 2024 is here! Joe Schmidt has announced his team that will take into the Wales-Georgia series, so The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper, fresh off squad announcements, pressers and travel, give their thoughts on who has been included and excluded - plus give their quickfire predictions for the Super Rugby P…

It's the Final week! What BETTER time to get the Voice of Rugby himself on, Gordon Bray! Gordon joins Christy Doran and Matt Toomua to discuss the need for Immortals to be recognised in Australian rugby and his thoughts on the way forward for Australian rugby. Christy and Matt also discuss the Brumbies semi-final loss, Super Rugby Pacific, and prev…

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 30 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. This week Mitch and Lachie are joined by John Ferguson, Rugby Reporter for RugbyPass and The Roar, to review the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Finals. We also …

Matt Toomua got the call-up to the Wallabies! It's official! Where will he be playing exactly? Listen to the pod to find out! Matt is joined by Christy Doran (in transit back from London), to discuss the results from the Quarter-Finals, the final match of the Melbourne Rebels, and what the Brumbies need to do to taste victory at Eden Park and snap …

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 29 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. This week Mitch and Lachie review the four quarter finals for Super Rugby Pacific 2024 and preview next week's semi finals. They also have a go discussing…

And then, there were eight. The Roar's Nick Wasiliev and Tony Harper discuss the first week of finals in Super Rugby Pacific, and give their picks as to who will go through to semis - as well as discussing what future models of finals might look like with changes afoot in the competition. Hosts: Nick Wasiliev & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev H…

So, who has been the STANDOUT players of the 2024 Super Rugby season? Christy Doran and Matt Toomua take a break from roasting coffee beans to chat about who they think would make their season XV for Super Rugby Pacific - plus discuss the latest news out of Melbourne, the Aussie Sevens win in Madrid, and Joe Schmidt's first squad as Wallaby coach. …

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 28 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. Mitch and Lachie are joined by Ando this week to discuss all the news out of Melbourne and the Rebels licence for 2025. They then chat through the Sevens …

What a weekend of rugby that looms ahead - and that was even before the news that dropped this morning. The Roar's Nick Wasiliev and Tony Harper jump on for this special rapid-fire edition of the podcast, giving their picks for the upcoming weekend, and provide the latest updates on the incredible news of the Melbourne Rebels axing from Super Rugby…

No guest this week - it's time to talk early Wallaby predictions! Christy Doran and Matt Toomua criss-cross timezones this week to discuss the penultimate round of Super Rugby Pacific, the incredible victory for Toulouse - and then finish off with their early predictions for what will be the make-up of the first Wallaby squad that will take the fie…

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 27 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. Mitch and Lachie are back for another week of quality rugby chat! This week we dive into the news out of Daceyville that Darren Coleman will not be extend…

The penultimate weekend of Super Rugby Pacific is upon us, with a last dash for the bottom three final spots. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks, plus discuss the fallout of the Darren Coleman announcement at the Waratahs. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Was…

Twenty years ago, the Brumbies made history winning their second Super Rugby title in an incredible grand final against the Crusaders. Hot off the anniversary celebrations, Owen Finegan joins the podcast to discuss that incredible victory, reconnecting with teammates, the Brumbies breaking a fifteen-year curse against the Crusaders and how the side…

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 26 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. Mitch and Lachie are back after a week off to catch up on Aussie Under 20's, Wallaroo's first two game in Pacific Four 2024 and Super Rugby Pacific Round …

The final three weeks of Super Rugby Pacific are upon us, with all teams still in the running for finals. However, results this weekend will change that. The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks, and discuss the Wallaroos test match against the USA. Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wa…

Culture Round of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season saw big crowds and blockbuster games in New Zealand, monsoonal conditions in Sydney, and records shattered in Perth. This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by new Western Force recruit Kurtley Beale, discussing his journey back to the professional game, his side's massive victory ove…

It’s now or never for several teams, including the Crusaders, Waratahs and Western Force, hoping to make the playoffs. Fortunately for those teams, some big names are back. The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks, and discuss the Wallaroos opening test match of the year against …

History beckoned for the Queensland Reds - and they rose to the occasion, defeating the Crusaders in Christchurch for the first time since 1999! This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by Reds prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen to discuss making history, being your authentic self online, and more Christy and Matt also discuss the other results …

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 25 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. This week Mitch and Lachie are joined by Western Force fanatic Simmo to chat all things Super Rugby Pacific Round 11. We also chat through the results fro…

So, have the Aussie Super Rugby sides closed the gap? Ummmmm, sort of? This weekend the Trans-Tasman derbies continue, and with three matches across the ditch Aussie sides will face their toughest weekend of rugby yet! The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks. Hosts: Christy Dora…

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 24 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. This week Mitch and Lachie chat through the Super Rugby Women's Grand Final before previewing Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 Follow us on Discord, Facebook,…

A packed ANZAC weekend schedule has come to a close, with the NSW Waratahs claiming the Super Rugby Women's title for a fifth time, while the Brumbies ended the Hurricanes winning streak. However, Australia's other sides fell in a strong weekend for the Kiwis. This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by Waratahs Layne Morgan (during her …

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 23 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. This week is something different. Ando has sat down with Julien Perrottet, one of the key drivers in a new schools-based rugby competition, the North-West…

The season is now back to a full complement, as Super Rugby Pacific prepares for an exciting run home in 2024. It starts with a massive round of Trans-Tasman derbies, and an opportunity for Aussie fans to see exactly where their Super Rugby sides lie. The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures, give th…

Australia continues its purple patch against Kiwi opposition, landing on the right side of the weekend head-to-head for the second time in as many weeks. This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua travel around the world, speaking to Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman and former Waratah, now Northampton Saints winger James Ramm about their respective …

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 22 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. This week Mitch and Lachie chat through the Semi Finals for Super Rugby Women's and preview next weekends Grand Final, who will win Tahs or Drua? The boys…

The reduced rounds come to an end this weekend, as the Force face a do-or-die clash with the Crusaders in Perth, the Reds look to get their season back on track against a desperate Highlanders outfit, and the Brumbies look to end an eleven-year drought at Eden Park. That, and an exciting semi-final campaign of Super Rugby Women's awaits! The Roar's…

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 21 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven. This week Mitch and Lachie are joined by NSW Waratah Emily Chancellor to review Super Rugby Women's 2024 season and preview the upcoming semi and final. T…