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Join our hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua as we chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game.
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Wallabies captain James Slipper joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones and spoke honestly and openly about the Wallabies’ inconsistent showings in 2022, the intricacies and the technicalities of the front row and the maul, and why his playmaking highlights this season have left a bitter taste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wallaroos lock Sera Naiqama joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener against the Black Ferns, and gave a wonderful insight into the squad’s characters and preparations, the build-up to the tournament that felt like a lifetime, and the sure-fire way she picks her mum out in the crowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Roar rugby expert columnist Geoff Parkes joined colleagues Brett McKay and Harry Jones in an attempt to select a Team of the Tournament by consensus. Which positions brought the most debate, who were the surprise selections and the unanimous choice for coach, and which obvious selection was nearly brought undone by a carefully orchestrated stitch-up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for the final Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup post-mortem for 2022, after the red-hot All Blacks ran in a comprehensive 40 points to 14 bonus point win over a disappointing Wallabies side, extending their winless drought at Eden Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Wallabies scrumhalf and The Roar columnist Will Genia joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to work out how the Wallabies deal with the twin mental battles of Raynal-gate and winning at Eden Park, on why this Rugby Championship has been the best since Argentina’s admission, and on the major benefits of Australia A playing more games in Japan this October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for an immediate post-mortem after the All Blacks’ controversial 39-37 after-the-siren win over the Wallabies in the first match of the Bledisloe Cup series in Melbourne, to kick off Round 5 of The Rugby Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TVNZ and Spark Sport commentator Scotty ‘Sumo’ Stevenson joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones whilst baking a tray of brownies, to preview a Bledisloe Cup clash that will see the Wallabies return of Bernard Foley after a three-year absence, and the first midweek Test in nearly 30 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Japan-bound former Wallabies flyhalf Matt To’omua joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to attempt to get to the bottom of the inconsistency inflicting all four teams in The Rugby Championship, on the sudden reality and pragmatism that led him to the Mitsubishi Dynaboars in League One, and on the most awkward cab ride he ever endured with former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for an immediate post-mortem after South Africa’s dominant 24-8 win over Australia in Round 4 of The Rugby Championship in Sydney, as well as New Zealand’s emphatic 53-3 win over Argentina in Hamilton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Argentina and former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a revealing chat about the rapid development of Los Pumas this year, his different strategy in building his new coaching team, the pressure on coaches and players and why some of it might actually be good, and his delicate balance now between being an opponent of the Wallabies and still hoping they do well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for the post-mortem after the Wallabies’ incredible 25-17 win over South Africa in Round 3 of The Rugby Championship in Adelaide, as well as Argentina’s historic 25-18 win over New Zealand in Christchurch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
South African YouTuber Riaan Louw joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a fun-filled chat on why the Australia-South Africa rivalry is so friendly, on the most-loved and most-ignored rugby stats, on weird rugby fantasies and how the Wallabies v Springboks series will play out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stan Sport commentator and former Wallabies centre Tim Horan joined Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a look back over the first block of games in The Rugby Championship, the issues afflicting the Wallabies, his 20 years of broadcasting, and how he’s mastered the art of commentary box pie consumption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker come together for an immediate post-mortem after Argentina’s 48-17 bonus point win in Round 2 of The Rugby Championship in San Juan, and discuss New Zealand restoring a lot of faith with their 35-23 win over South Africa in Johannesburg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster and former England coach Stuart Lancaster, join The Roar experts Nick Bishop and Harry Jones for a wide-ranging chat. They talk about why the best coaches were teachers, Lancaster’s return to coaching after being removed as England coach, the shift in concussion focus, and what simple tweaks could be made to the breakdown that might completely change the game for the better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Iain Payten of the Sydney Morning Herald joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones from the Wallabies tour in Argentina for a deeper review of the win in Mendoza, the impact of Michael Hooper’s sudden withdrawal and a look ahead to the second game of the tour in San Juan. Harry and Brett also rake through the coals of the Springboks’ clinical win over New Zealand in Mbombela, including a homage to the great Willie ‘Spiders’ le Roux. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for an immediate post-mortem after the Wallabies’ 41-26 win over Argentina in their first match of The Rugby Championship in Mendoza, as well as South Africa’s 26-10 demolition of New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a crash course in all things Los Pumas ahead of The Rugby Championship. He outlines the players to watch and the strong performers from the Scotland series win, and gives an insight into why former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is the right man to guide Los Pumas to the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby columnist and author Geoff Parkes joined fellow The Roar rugby expert colleagues Brett McKay and Harry Jones as the All Blacks malaise and associated commentary heads into a third week while also pondering the Springboks, Wallabies, and Los Pumas ahead of The Rugby Championship. There are some bonus musical connections to current teams (which is Panic at the Disco?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Zealand rugby writer and author Jamie Wall joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the crisis engulfing New Zealand rugby, as the fallout from Ireland’s historic series win continues. And to finish, Harry and Brett grill each other on the respective state of the Wallabies and Springboks, ahead of The Rugby Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for an immediate post-mortem after England claimed the Ella-Mobbs Trophy series over the Wallabies, winning the third and deciding Test 21-17 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Guardian rugby correspondent Rob Kitson joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to run the rule over an incredible turnaround of results in the south by the teams from the north, this weekend’s fascinating series of deciding Tests across four series, and the sure-fire way of knowing when Eddie Jones is really telling the truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Jim Tucker and Harry Jones come together for an immediate post-mortem after England levelled the Ella-Mobbs Trophy series, beating the Wallabies in the Second Test 25-17 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Renowned English rugby writer Mick Cleary joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for an in-depth look at where things went wrong for England and right for the Wallabies in the 1st Test in Perth, how many votes of confidence Eddie Jones has received, his thoughts on Ireland in New Zealand and Wales in South Africa, and where the modern game of rugby is heading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay, Harry Jones and Jim Tucker come together for an immediate post-mortem after the Wallabies beat England 30-28 in the First Test for the Ella-Mobbs Trophy at Optus Stadium in Perth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
British analyst, podcaster, and writer Sam Larner joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the Wallabies-England, New Zealand-Ireland, and South Africa-Wales series, and dig into the sport's trends, and his analysis work in consultation with individual players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wallabies great and World Cup bid leader Phil Kearns joins The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for an extensive chat about the state of the game including the successful RWC bids and the bombshell news that Australia is considering quitting Super Rugby. Kearns also talks about his time as a player and owning the ‘bad boy’ tag often thrown his way, despite only ever wanting the best for Australian rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Queensland Reds and Wallabies No.8 Harry Wilson joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to reveal the surprise method of discovering his Wallabies squad selection ahead of the England series, his homework on northern hemisphere No.8s, and why his shorts aren’t as tight as they once were. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kiwi-Irish rugby writer Paul Cully joined The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to discuss the mystery of Norwegian pod rankings, the successes and disappointments in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals, look forward to the semis, and predict the Wallabies squad for the first Test against England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legendary All Black and one of the forefathers of Moana Pasifika, Sir Bryan Williams, joined The Roar rugby expert Harry Jones for a reflective chat on his own career as a great player and coach, his pride in the debut Super Rugby season of Moana Pasifika, and his views on the future of the game in the Pacific Islands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
