ESPN Scrum Reset
ESPN Scrum Reset
ESPN AU/NZ
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.
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 whether the series win should be looked through a glass half-full or half-empty lens; lament Carter Gordon's latest injury and ponder the fly-half the Wallabies should bring in; and then look ahead to the Springboks and Bledisloe Cup contests. They then turn their attention to South Africa's win over New Zealand and the broader Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, and ponder what it means for the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8
58 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 ahead to Australia's second Test with the Pumas, discuss the team changes and growing depth, before dropping their tips and also finding a winner in the third Springboks-All Blacks clash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4
29 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 turn their attention to the Wallabies' two-Test tour of Argentina and why it will be a huge step up for Les Kiss; they then discuss another heavy Wallaroos loss to New Zealand and update the latest news out of Waratahs HQ following Michael Cheika's return as head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25
54 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 means for the game, before diving into the news that Michael Cheika has all but signed on for a Waratahs return. They pull apart what his coaching team might look like and debate what else needs to happen to ensure it is not a sugar rush for the franchise, and the turn their attention to the Wallabies' win over Japan, highlighting the many fine contributions and how it has set them up for the two-Test tour of Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18
50 min
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, pondering what changes Les Kiss should make. They then switch focus to the ongoing uncertainty at the Waratahs, while answering your questions, before breaking down Rugby Australia's strategy -- or lack thereof -- and how last year's Lions windfall might best be managed in the face of the NRL's mega broadcast deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 10
1 hr 2 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 of a new coach and whether that could be Michael Cheika, before they breakdown Les Kiss's first Wallabies side to take on Japan and question why it's taken Rugby Australia so long to name a new Wallaroos coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 6
44 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-surprising recall of a haulking lock, the introduction of a Reds centre and look at what Kiss had to say at his first press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23
26 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 the Wallabies' big win over Italy, and look at the changes Les Kiss might make, before they discuss the All Blacks' win over Ireland and who Dave Rennie could turn to for the upcoming Greatest Rivalry tour, and rate the success of the Nations Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21
53 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 who he might turn to in Perth, they look at Will Jordan's incredible record-breaking feat over Italy, and admonish the TMO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13
46 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 make changes to for this week's line-up, analyse the incredible All Blacks-France Test and what Les Bleus could bring to Brisbane, before they touch on the Super Rugby Women's finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 7
46 min
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