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.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 52:56
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…
Sep 22, 2026 · 53:54
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.…
Sep 15, 2026 · 57:54
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.…
Sep 8, 2026 · 58:18
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…
Sep 4, 2026 · 29:23
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…
Aug 25, 2026 · 54:48
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…
Aug 18, 2026 · 50:37
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…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:02:04
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…
Aug 6, 2026 · 44:59
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…
Jul 23, 2026 · 26:32
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…
Jul 21, 2026 · 53:17
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…
Jul 13, 2026 · 46:06
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…
Jul 7, 2026 · 46:30
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…
Jul 3, 2026 · 28:21
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…
Jun 25, 2026 · 38:36
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…
Jun 19, 2026 · 33:47
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…
Jun 9, 2026 · 57:17
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…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:03:27
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the final regular season round of Super Rugby, before looking ahead to the finals. They question whether either the Reds or Brumbies are…
May 26, 2026 · 50:29
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran run the rule over Round 15 of Super Rugby Pacific and then look ahead to the final weekend of the regular season; they analyse where the Reds are…
May 19, 2026 · 48:30
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to the Waratahs' shock win in Fiji, highlighting the performances of several young guns and the selection Dan McKellar might have moving…
May 12, 2026 · 1:00:24
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dissect the controversial Reds-Chiefs thriller, reviewing the performance of referee Marcus Playle and the wider officiating team, they then dig into…
May 5, 2026 · 1:07:37
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific, starting with the Western Force's win over the Waratahs. They break down NSW's woes, whether Joseph-Aukuso…
Apr 28, 2026 · 59:15
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review a banner weekend for Super Rugby Pacific, the hugely successful Super Round in Christchurch. On the ground in New Zealand, Christy details the…
Apr 21, 2026 · 52:36
Sam Bruce is joined by Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley, who discusses Moana Pasifika's likely exit, competition scheduling, recent growth metrics, cross-border…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:01:52
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran rev up the Royal Family ahead of Prince Harry and Megan's visit to the Waratahs-Moana game, they review Round 9 of Super Rugby, paying tribute to the…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:00:24
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Easter weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, declaring the Force's win over the Reds their best for a decade; they heap praise on Ben…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:04:54
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran recap Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, heaping praise on the Waratahs and youngsters Sid Harvey, Miles Amatosero and Ethan Dobbins; they debate where…
Mar 23, 2026 · 48:17
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran run the rule over Round 6 of Super Rugby Pacific, featuring wins for the Brumbies and Reds; they laud the performances of Declan Meredith and Harry…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:03:12
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the gripping conclusion to an extraordinary Six Nations, picking apart a classic France-England clash and reflecting on the tournament as a…
Mar 10, 2026 · 1:11:01
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran come straight into the Schmidthouse from Zac Lomax's first rugby presser, analysing the wantaway NRL star's code switch and whether he can be a…
Mar 3, 2026 · 58:21
The ESPN Scrum Reset returns with a full review of Super Rugby Pacific, after Australian sides when 3-0 against Kiwi opposition; they look at the early running for the Wallabies…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:00:07
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive in Round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific, lauding one of the finest Brumbies' performances ever. They react to a report linking coach Stephen Larkham…
Feb 17, 2026 · 1:06:36
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into a big opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, answering the fans' questions from two contrasting Australian derbies. They look at the standout…
Jan 29, 2026 · 1:12:45
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down some of the big preseason stories, including the Waratahs' punch-on, Vern Cotter's move to the Reds and Angus Crichton's looming code…
Jan 20, 2026 · 33:09
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Liam Napier to unpack the sacking of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson. Napier explains how he broke the story of player unrest before…
Dec 3, 2025 · 24:18
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react immediately to the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027, breaking down the tournament machinations and the ramifications of Australia and New Zealand…
Nov 27, 2025 · 1:09:37
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return for the penultimate time in 2025, picking apart another Wallabies defeat, this time by France. They examine some of the failings of the…
Nov 17, 2025 · 53:41
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dig into yet another Wallabies defeat, lamenting a woeful night in the air and the lineout in the loss to Ireland; they react to news of James…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:01:04
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down a dire night for the Wallabies in Udine, analysing how and why it went so wrong against Italy. They try to find some positives, and look…
Nov 4, 2025 · 1:07:14
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran unpack Australia's 25-7 loss to Twickenham in London, questioning Joe Schmidt's selections and tactics; they heap praise on England and analyse their…
Oct 27, 2025 · 46:32
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on the Wallabies' narrow win over Japan, agreeing Joe Schmidt "got away" with his calculated risk of 13 changes; they then look ahead to…
Oct 14, 2025 · 1:16:22
Sam Bruce returns after a short hiatus, joining Christy Doran to discuss the big news of Carter Gordon's return to Australian rugby. The duo break down what his inclusion in the…
Oct 7, 2025 · 1:14:00
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran wrap up the final weekend of Rugby Championship action, dissecting the Wallabies lacklustre finale against the All Blacks and the Springboks…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1:09:05
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran breakdown what went wrong for the Wallabies at Eden Park including James O'Connor's clangers; they dissect the referee's performance, and…
Sep 23, 2025 · 1:05:00
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran preview what's set to be a huge game at Eden Park, breaking down what needs to go right for the Wallabies, before they discuss the absence of…
Sep 15, 2025 · 1:08:54
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran wrap up the latest from the Rugby Championship, including the Wallabies rise to the top of the table and the controversial referee decision…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:09:52
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran wrap up Australia's incredible post-siren win over Argentina, breaking down the hectic final six minutes; they highlight Harry Wilson and his…
Sep 2, 2025 · 49:14
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran breakdown the Wallabies squad, before previewing the Argentina series and massive All Blacks-Springboks clash at Eden Park; question whether…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:11:19
Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran wrap up Australia's tour of South Africa, discussing where the second Test in Cape Town was won and lost, Corey Toole's sublime Wallabies…
Aug 18, 2025 · 59:48
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Australia's extraordinary 38-22 victory in South Africa, rating it among the Wallabies' greatest ever wins and just whether it means the team…
Aug 12, 2025 · 1:02:40
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the Rugby Championship, reacting to the Springboks' Monday team naming and what the Wallabies might do selections-wise; they ponder what…
Aug 5, 2025 · 55:45
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies 22-12 win over the British and Irish Lions in Sydney, analysing how they did it and lamenting what might have been had they…
Aug 1, 2025 · 47:59
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran preview the third and final Test between the Wallabies and Lions, discussing Nic White's shock selection and the other Wallabies changes; they try to…
Jul 28, 2025 · 54:33
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the second Test, starting with the decision that has divided the rugby world. They pull apart the Jac Morgan-cleanout, extrapolating what it…
Jul 24, 2025 · 50:22
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran bring you all the latest team news out of Wallabies camp, discussing the changes Joe Schmidt has made for the second Test with the Lions; they…
Jul 21, 2025 · 1:08:46
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Lions' 27-19 win over the Wallabies in Brisbane, analysing what the tourists did so well and where it all went wrong for Australia;…
Jul 18, 2025 · 24:52
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…
Jul 15, 2025 · 53:26
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…
Jul 7, 2025 · 1:03:57
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…
Jul 4, 2025 · 45:06
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…
Jun 30, 2025 · 51:30
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…
Jun 24, 2025 · 58:17
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…
Jun 18, 2025 · 1:00:37
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…
Jun 12, 2025 · 58:32
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…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:09:35
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…
May 28, 2025 · 57:35
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'…
May 20, 2025 · 58:07
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…
May 13, 2025 · 56:47
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…
May 9, 2025 · 30:37
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…
May 6, 2025 · 56:08
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…
Apr 30, 2025 · 37:54
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.…
Apr 29, 2025 · 50:56
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…
Apr 22, 2025 · 54:15
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…
Apr 15, 2025 · 1:00:23
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…
Apr 9, 2025 · 56:39
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…
Apr 2, 2025 · 1:09:35
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…
Mar 25, 2025 · 1:02:01
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Mar 10, 2025 · 57:42
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a jam-packed weekend of rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific to the Six Nations; they discuss the three big upsets from the Brumbies, Fijian Drua…
Mar 3, 2025 · 53:37
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific; they analyse where the Waratahs are at and where the improvement needs to come; they discuss the Brumbies'…
Feb 24, 2025 · 53:58
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another thrilling weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, discussing the changes the competition has made to produce a better product; they heap…
Feb 17, 2025 · 54:14
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, praising the administrators for a smart draw; they review each of the three Australian wins and name…
Jan 28, 2025 · 1:02:50
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran fire off the first podcast of 2025, in what is a mammoth year for Australian rugby. They update the Joe Schmidt situation and explain how the drawn…
Dec 3, 2024 · 54:21
Sam Bruce and Christy come together for [probably] the final time in 2024, wrapping up Australia's 22-19 defeat by Ireland; they break down that loss and why it came about, but…
Nov 26, 2024 · 49:53
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's loss to Scotland, analysing where it went wrong and the impact of the selection decisions and late withdrawals; they look ahead…
Nov 19, 2024 · 58:27
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's 32-point thrashing of Wales, lauding the performances of Matt Faessler, Tom Wright and Noah Lolesio; they analyse Will…
Nov 12, 2024 · 48:59
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran analyse Australia's drought-breaking win at Twickenham, lauding the collective team performance that was the best in recent memory; they isolate the…
Nov 5, 2024 · 48:05
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the All Blacks' thrilling win over England, analysing where it went wrong for the hosts, before they look ahead to the Wallabies' clash with…
Oct 30, 2024 · 1:00:02
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return from a brief break to run an eye over the Wallabies' spring tour squad, analysing just where Australia's wins might come from up north; they…
Oct 1, 2024 · 1:07:30
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' Rugby Championship campaign, including the weekend's loss in Bledisloe II, handing out grades across the key markers; they then…
Sep 24, 2024 · 44:47
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Saturday's Bledisloe thriller in Sydney, reacting to Joe Schmidt's 'no water in the glass' comments regarding his side's progress -- or…
Sep 19, 2024 · 40:10
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined live in the Schmidthouse by the Rugby Direct team of Liam Napier and Elliot Smith to look ahead to Bledisloe I at Sydney's Accor Stadium.…
Sep 9, 2024 · 1:02:34
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' record Test loss after Australia shipped 67 points to a rampant Pumas; they run the rule over the performance and debate the…
Sep 3, 2024 · 57:29
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a wild weekend in The Rugby Championship, headlined by the Wallabies' last-gasp victory in La Plata; they break down that 20-19 win, heap…
Aug 21, 2024 · 48:30
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' second straight defeat by the Springboks, they discuss the chief problem areas and how Joe Schmidt might address them, they…
Aug 13, 2024 · 54:07
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' 33-7 hammering by the Springboks and ponder whether there is a way forward this week in Perth; they discuss Australia's lack…
Aug 5, 2024 · 1:03:52
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the Wallabies' opening Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks, pondering if an upset might be possible; they break down the…
Jul 23, 2024 · 1:00:18
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' July campaign, digging into their 40-29 win over Georgia that secured a 3-0 sweep, they name their standout performers and look…
Jul 16, 2024 · 49:16
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another weekend of thrilling international rugby, starting with a second straight win for the Wallabies over Wales; they pick apart that…
Jul 9, 2024 · 59:42
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart the Wallabies' win over Wales in Sydney, hailing its simplicity and the impact of Joe Schmidt; they break down the performances of Taniela…
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