The Wallabies have named a 36-man squad for the upcoming Test against Fiji, with a few interesting calls as the British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia after their surprise defeat to Argentina on their home shores. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua catch up with Irish Independent's Chief Rugby Correspondent, Ruaidhri O'Connor, to preview the Lions' preparations, as well as recapping James O'Connor's SRP grand final win with the Crusaders and the All Blacks' 33-man squad to take on France....
Jun 23, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 19
The Brumbies' season is over after going down to the Chiefs in Hamilton, setting up an all-Kiwi Super Rugby Pacific grand final. What went wrong for the ACT side, and who will prevail between the Crusaders and the Chiefs? Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the SRP finals and look ahead to the upcoming Wallabies team announcement to battle the British & Irish Lions, as well as talking about the English Premiership Rugby final. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See a...
Jun 16, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 18
The Brumbies are once again the last Aussie team standing as the Super Rugby Pacific season reaches the semi-final stage - but do they have any chance of toppling the Chiefs in Hamilton? Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the dramatic qualifying finals weekend that was, unpack the latest from Wallabies prep to battle the Lions, and chat with current Junior Wallabies coach Chris Whitaker. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 17
The Super Rugby Pacific finals are here, but it was a weekend of controversy, with a missed knock-on costing the Brumbies a crucial top-two spot. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua unpack all the drama, and chat with two-time John Eales Medallist Marika Koroibete about his Lions tour hopes - and his rugby future. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 03, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Christy Doran and Matt To'omua preview an exciting final round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news, including the Waratah's last-gasp chances of making finals, Taniela Tupou's patchy form, as well as the announcement of Rugby Club World Cup and Joanne Yapp's decision to leave the Wallaroos. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Former Wallabies forward Ben Mowen is an ACT Brumbies assistant coach who actually played his debut Test match for Australia in 2013 against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat with Ben about the Brumbies and also the Wallabies preparations for the Lions Tour - and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news including Ardie Savea winning the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year award. Hosts: Christy Do...
May 19, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 14
The British & Irish Lions have named a 38-man team to head Down Under for their much-anticipated series, brimming with talent and including several players with Australian heritage. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the Wallabies' chances and Joe Schmidt's gameplan for the tour - and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
May 13, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Super Rugby Pacific could expand to the west coast of the United States of America, with high-level talks underway across several countries about the viability of including at least one new franchise. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat to New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson about that story, the state of rugby and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 12
After a three-month selection process the Wallabies finally have a new coach - but there is a twist. Les Kiss will not take over until the middle of next season with Joe Schmidt staying around a little longer. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the Australian coaching appointment and preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 30, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Super Rugby Pacific continues to dish out quality match after match, with the Crusaders defeating the Blues at full time, the Tahs knocked off in Fiji, and the Force and Canes playing out a brutal draw in the West. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua review the latest action out of Australian rugby, and the latest news behind the scenes. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 21, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 10
The Aussie sides continue to perform, with the Waratahs and Brumbies pulling off big wins in the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the latest results, the Super Rugby Women's final, the latest financial news out of RA and more, and they are joined by NFL-bound Wallaby Jordan Petaia to discuss his journey. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Guests: Jordan Petaia Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 14, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 9
We've hit the halfway point of Super Rugby Pacific - with all Australian sides in the hunt for finals, and several big surprises - not the least of which being the rise of Moana Pasifika. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat with Patrick Pellegrini on the Pacific side's growth - then give their first picks as to who will make the 2025 Wallabies squad. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Guests: Patrick Pellegrini Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 8
All four of the Aussie sides sit in the top six of Super Rugby Pacific after six rounds. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the good signs in Australian rugby - and are joined by two guests, Sam Cordingley on the progression and growth of the Queensland Reds, and now French-representative Emmanuel Meafou following their Six Nations triumph. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Guests: Sam Cordingley & Emmanuel Meafou Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 7
The Crusaders appear back to their best after back-to-back wins at home, and a major reason has emerged in the effective utilisation of James O'Connor. The Roar Rugby Podcast favourite returns to chat with Christy Doran and Matt To'omua about life in Christchurch, observing the Reds from afar, Wallaby coach chat - and getting on Survivor. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Guest: James O'Connor Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 17, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 6
The 2025 Super Rugby season keeps getting better and better. The Brumbies ended a 12-year hoodoo at Eden Park, the Waratahs are still undefeated, and the Kiwis nearly were clean swept until a strong Crusaders performance in Christchurch. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the latest news from the competition - plus dive into Lions watch with the Six Nations and give an update on the hunt for the new Wallabies coach. Hosts: Christy Doran and Matt To'omua Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acas...
Mar 10, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Super Rugby Pacific is heating up following a tight round three. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the latest action from the competition - and are joined by one of the most in-demand players in Australian rugby right now, Western Force's loose forward Carlo Tizzano. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Guest: Carlo Tizzano Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 03, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The quality rugby keeps coming! Christy Doran and Matt To'omua come together to talk about the stunning second week of Super Rugby - which sees all Aussie sides in the top six... and the Western Force undefeated! Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Caught your breath back? It was an incredible opening round of Super Rugby, which saw Australian sides clean sweep foreign opposition for the first time since 2018 - and maybe the first time ever in an opening round. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the weekend's action and are joined by Queensland Reds coach Zane Hilton as his side prepares to commence their season. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Guest: Zane Hilton Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Feb 17, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The Roar Rugby Podcast is back in 2025. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua return for a new season, discussing the latest news following Joe Schmidt's announcement on the Wallabies - before previewing the Super Rugby Pacific season. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 1
That's a wrap on season three and on 2024! For the final time this year, The Roar's Christy Doran and Dan Parks sit down to review the Wallabies' performance against Ireland, including picking their side for Test one against the British & Irish Lions - and are joined by former Ireland international and respected columnist Bernard Jackman. Hosts: Christy Doran & Dan Parks Guest: Bernard Jackman Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 72
The Wallabies tour ended in a thriller in Dublin, with Ireland coming from behind to win 22-19 - but the men in gold fired a warning shot across the bow of Andy Farrell's Lions tour. The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev give their instant reaction to the performance, and reflect on the stand out performers for the year. Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 30, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 71
The Wallabies Grand Slam hopes might be over - but plenty of statements can still be made ahead of the final Test of 2024. Christy Doran and Dan Parks meet again to review the weekend of rugby that was - and were joined by Wallaby legend Nick Farr-Jones. Spoke To A Bloke: https://www.spoketoabloke.org/ WNOW: https://www.wnow.com.au/ Note: this podcast discusses topics of men's mental health. If you or anyone you love is struggling, know that help is available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Hosts...
Nov 25, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 70
The Wallabies hopes of a Grand Slam are over after defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper react to the error-ridden performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 69
They might be two from two so far - but are the Wallabies a genuine shot for the Grand Slam? Christy Doran and Dan Parks return to examine the latest weekend of rugby in the Autumn Nations Series - and the Wallabies' against Scotland and Ireland with former Wallabies assistant coach Petrus du Plessis, and one of the legends of the 1984 Grand Slam tour, Roger Gould. Hosts: Christy Doran & Dan Parks Guests: Roger Gould & Petrus du Plessis Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 68
The ghosts of Lyon are buried! The Wallabies have crushed Wales in Cardiff, the Grand Slam dream alive for another week. Christy Doran and Tony Harper give their immediate thoughts, the best performers, and the issues exposed ahead of the trip to Murrayfield. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 67
The Wallabies have broken a nine-year drought - with new arrival Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii producing a man-of-the-match performance in his debut Wallaby Test. The question is, can Australia back it up? Christy Doran reviews the weekend action with Dan Parks - discussing a clean sweep by the Southern Hemisphere. Hosts: Christy Doran & Dan Parks Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 11, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 66
The Wallabies have scored a sensational after-the-siren win over England at Twickenham with NRL recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii named man of the match on debut. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper celebrate a magical performance by Joe Schmidt's men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 09, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 65
WORLD EXCLUSIVE It has been 26 days since an international arrest warrant was issued for former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom for his dealings as president of RC Narbonne, being accused of misuse of corporate assets and has been sentenced to five years in French prison. Christy Doran speaks to Rocky Elsom, discussing the allegations on a special episode of The Roar Rugby Podcast. Host: Christy Doran Guest: Rocky Elsom Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Nov 05, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 64
The Roar Rugby Podcast is back, and it's time for the Autumn Series. The first question though - is where is Matt To'omua? Christy Doran is joined by Scotland legend Dan Parks to preview the upcoming banquet of rugby, as the Wallabies commence their Grand Slam tour this weekend against England - who are reeling from their loss to the All Blacks. Hosts: Christy Doran & Dan Parks Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 04, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 63
The Wallabies' hopes of ending a 23-year drought in New Zealand ended in a ruthless second-half display from the All Blacks in Wellington, bringing a curtain down on the Rugby Championship. Ahead of taking a short break ahead of the Spring Tour, Christy Doran and Matt To'omua dissect the performance of the Wallabies, the Rugby Championship in 2024, look ahead to the Grand Slam tour and ask if the results reflect the progress of the squad. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Producer: Nick Wa...
Sep 30, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 62
