The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC! This is the 1st of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Brian O'Driscoll. Listen to our other pods with Nolli Waterman and Bryan Habana below: Nolli Waterman - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-danielle-nolli-waterman-hsbc-hong-kong Bryan Habana - https://omny.fm/shows/gre...
Apr 07, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Happy Easter folks! Nick W and Natho come together to chat about this upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Women's, and who would win in a run-it-straight challenge. WARNING: occasional swear word here and there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 9
The battle of the Creightons looms this weekend! Nick W and Natho are back on to chat about the upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, plus dive into the news of the re-signing of Max Jorgensen to Australian rugby and Hoops set to finally debut in Sevens rugby! WARNING: Swear to god, if you pull us up for our language... Episode Code: 5.8 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 28, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Our (delayed) Super Rugby Women's podcast is here. Nick W and Nathan jump in to review round one, see where all teams are at, and give their predictions for this upcoming weekend! WARNING: barely any swearing. Sorry guys Episode Code: 5.7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 21, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 7
The two Nicks and Natho return for their thoughts on Super Rugby Pacific five weeks in, and give their grades to each Australian side. We also discuss: Lions tickets Latest Rebels news Law changes WARNING: a few swears be had. Sticks and stones hurt, shits and fucks shouldn't in easy chats like this. Episode Code: 5.6 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 20, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 6
We're waiting until the last possible minute to drop our episode this week, and we're back to the OG crew from 2018! The Two Nicks come together to chew the fat on hot topics, classic GAGR style. They include: Super Round The $2.6 million blowout The 23 Wallabies recommendations Previewing Round Three WARNING: A few coarse words are muttered. If you find s**ts and f**ks offensive, this is not the show for you obviously. Episode Code: 5.5 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See o...
Mar 08, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 5
It's that time of the year where instead of celebrating what should be a fun signature weekend, all rugby podcasters come together to offer their alternatives to Super Round in Melbourne! Nick W, Nick H and Natho sit down to dissect the first weekend of Super Rugby, and preview the much publicised Super Round. WARNING: words may be coarse in nature uponeth this audio podcast. Forgiveth us, for we uth do notuth haveth good grammareth! Episode Code: 5.4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Feb 28, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 4
A Dropped Kick-Off favourite returns for his yearly appearance on the show, as Nick W and Natho chat with the Wests very own Graham Cooper on the state of all things with the whistle in 2024. Among their chat includes: The new tackle laws The Whistleblowers documentary RWC2023 and the fallout online WARNING: the language be coarsing sometimes. We're an after dark pod, it would be weird if we didn't swear. Episode Code: 5.3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/l...
Feb 27, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Super Rugby preseason is over! Nathan and Nick W come together to talk about the Wallabies documentary, and preview the games the best way we know how: using Super Rugby's dodgy tipping % predictions! WARNING: There is a bit of swearing. We're the self-appointed after-dark podcast of The Roar and Rugby.com.au. Episode Code: 5.2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Dust off your dodgy internet and spicy hot takes, the Dropped Kick-Off is back for another year. Nick W, Josh and Natho are joined by our Victorian rep Dylan Langes to chat the latest news, the Wallabies new coaching appointments, trials... and the whole situation unfolding at the Melbourne Rebels. WARNING: couple of s&^%s and f@#%s cause stuff is depressing in Melbourne right now. Key Topics: Joe Schmidt appointed as Wallabies coach The Melbourne Rebels up creek without a paddle ** Also, we...
Feb 07, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Happy Christmas everyone. We're signing off 2023 with a full length remix of our (now defunct) intro music, complete with a guest feature from the one and only Eddie Jones, a man who definitely finished 2023 in a happier and more satisfied place. WARNING: no swear words at all. The kids can listen to this one, wherever and whenever. Put it on for their graduation. Put it on for mood music. Do what you gotta do! Music Credit: Upbeat Funk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See om...
Dec 03, 2023•4 min•Season 4Ep. 16
EMERGENCY BROADCAST! Nick W and Natho come off their holidays to talk about the latest in Aussie rugby, cause absolutely nothing at all has happened. Definitely nothing. Among the nothingness includes: Hamish leaving Eddie leaving what the hell does our game look like what stupid shit will happen in the next three weeks. WARNING: Swearing. Ya get it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 20, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Well, there's only two left. Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR's very own Yowie in (most likely) our final pod of the year to preview the Rugby World Cup Grand Final, including: Thoughts on the Finals series Reviewing the semis Who do will think will lift Bill this weekend? What next for Aussie fans? WARNING: A couple of shits and fucks are said lol sorry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 24, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 14
The Wallabies might be out, but the fun doesn't stop there. Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR writer Happyman to review the last round of the #RWC2023 pool stages, preview the 2023 Quarter Finals, plus chat a little closer to home with news of centralisation afoot, and the first of a new series of 'Eddie Watch', where we discuss what the hell is happening with Eddie now. WARNING: We're all angry atm, just let the boys swear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Dropped Kick-Off cracks the century! Nick, Natho and Kiwi Aussie Rugby Lover chat the make up of other teams in Rugby World Cup 2023, with a special focus on where the hell the All Blacks sit right now. WARNING: a few naughty words. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 05, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 12
The Wallabies World Cup pool games are over as they got the jump done against Portugal, winning 34-14. As we sweat on the result of the final match between the Flying Fijians and Os Lobos, Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR stalwart KARL (Kiwi Aussie Rugby Lover) to discuss the Portugal match, the potential outcomes from this coming weekend, and the ugly fallout that awaits Australian rugby upon the squad's return home. WARNING: we swear, as usual. At this point if you have an issue, it's clearly...
Oct 05, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 11
When you've been knocked down and out, what do you do? You pick yourself up. On Australian rugby's darkest day, Nick W and Natho come together to discuss the Wallabies loss to Wales and forthcoming departure from the World Cup. We are joined by GAGR legend and writer of the Chewsday Chew, Nutta, for an impassioned call to arms in this moment, right here. This one is for the long suffering Aussie rugby fan. WARNING: we swear a bit. We've earnt it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 10
What the hell was that? Join Nick, Nick and Nathan as they unpack Eddie's Datsun (apparently it goes 300 hectares on a single tank of kerosene) to figure out the why, how, what, huh and hmm of the Fiji game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 9
The Wallabies have a massive Fiji-shaped challenge in front of them this weekend, in a critical match of their 2023 Rugby World Cup Campaign. Nick W and Natho are joined by GAGR El Presidente Hoss to discuss where the Wallabies sit, including: Their performance against Georgia What should they change for #AUSvFIJ Where the game will be won and lost Predictions WARNING: it's #HossOnThePod. Enter at your own risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Sep 15, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 8
The opening weekend of #RWC2023 is done and dusted, so who better to bring on than #HossOnThePod! Nick W, Natho and the new head of GAGR Hoss sit down to chat all the international and non-Wallabies results across the weekend of rugby, including: Favourite moments from the weekend Who we think are favourites Our single biggest WTF moments preview next weekend WARNING: it's #HossOnThePod. If you don't expect a bunch of shits and fucks that's on you at this point. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Sep 13, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 7
It's World Cup week... finally! With travel logistics out of the way, big important man Nathan Williamson speaks from on Lyon as he is joined by less important Nick H and Nick W to lay down the ultimate predictions for the World Cup, including: Our final thoughts on the Wallabies vs. France The pool placements across the whole competition Our finals predictors ...and how cruel it is we've been denied the first three-way red card! Tune in! Let us know what you think. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Sep 06, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Fancy one of the most idiosyncratic rugby coaches picking a random Rugby World Cup squad. Nick and Natho pick apart the picks and discuss: Why one flyhalf? Donaldson? Jorgensen? Kemeny? Skelton as captain? Where's Holloway, Lonergan and Lolesio AND Tolu? Tune in! Let us know what you think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 10, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 5
We lost a game in New Zealand again but it's ok - it was a moral victory and it doesn't really count. Who cares about New Zealand anyway? We're looking at France. Here we come babyyy and along for the ride are Nick, Nick, and Natho. Jump into this pod to hear us discuss: The game (that didn't exist/doesn't matter) The likely squad EJ will pick for the World Cup Other World Cup warm up games and why our pool is suddenly looking competitive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See...
Aug 09, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The Bledisloe Cup is gone for another year, but is all lost? Nick W, Natho and Josh sit down to review the All Blacks triumph in Melbourne, and where to next for the Wallabies. WARNING: coarse language and way too many themes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 02, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The Wallabies played one of the worst, most demotivating, lifesapping games on the weekend...but somehow almost won. This week, come commiserate with us - and let us know what happy rugby memories you have. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 2
It's a new season upon us! For the Wallabies, it couldn't have started worse. Nick H, Nick W and Natho sit down to dissect the first test of the Eddie era, including: What went wrong against South Africa What next for Argentina The Junior Wallabies The Wallaroos and the Pacific Four The Telegraph World Cup Predictor WARNING: coarse language The Telegraph Rugby World Cup Predictor: LINK HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Super Rugby Pacific has come to an end, with the Crusaders winning their 306th title again. Yawn. Nick W, Nick H and Natho jump on their final pod before we dive into the international season and World Cup, where we talk: The Wallabies RWC squad Junior Wallabies Wallaroos Pacific Four Series Super Rugby Pacific wrap up Should we have a Super Rugby draft? Couple of swears here and there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 28, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Yep, we're dropping another podcast on unsuspecting listeners in the description, and this one is all about year end lists. In line with all the other rugby pods, Nick H, Nick W and Natho sit down to talk about their standout players from Super Rugby Pacific. But once we saw Stephen Jones' mental Dream XV, we decided to go the other way and create a Nightmare XV designed to annoy EVERYONE as much as possible. WARNING: Strong coarse language Stephen Jones' "Dream XV": https://twitter.com/TimesSpo...
Jun 09, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Super Rugby Pacific nears it's end, and with it our finals chances as all teams bar the Brumbies sustained heavily losses in the final round. Nick H, Nick W and Natho chat the latest, including: The latest player movements Finals predictions Penney going to the Crusaders Phil Waugh being announced as RA's CEO WARNING: Bit of a sweary one. Nick's article: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/07/dear-phil-dont-stuff-it-up-an-open-letter-to-ras-new-ceo-and-the-three-priorities-he-must-tackle-straight...
Jun 07, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 20
It's almost finals time, which means we will talk about the teams that almost might get into the finals. On this episode of the Dropped Kick-Off we discuss: The Aussie teams over the past two weeks What's ahead for the next round The permutations of that final round vis a vis the playoffs The Junior Wallabies Tune in! This is a good one See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 19
