The Roar Rugby Podcast is back for 2024 with new hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua. They're joined by Wallabies No.9 Nic White to talk about the Eddie Jones era, what to expect from new coach Joe Schmidt, and the launch of Super Rugby Pacific. Host: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Guest: Nic White Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The Roar Rugby Podcast is back for a new season in 2024, with a new year of new beginnings for Australian Rugby., Kicking off in the Sunshine State, The Roar's rugby editor Christy Doran sits down with Queensland Reds head coach Les Kiss, recorded ahead of their first trial against the Western Force. Les discusses his coaching career and transition from the world of rugby league to a grand slam-winning rugby union coach, his experiences in the northern hemisphere, the weird space of being a coac...
Feb 05, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 1
2023 officially comes to a close with the news that Eddie Jones, six weeks after departing the Wallabies, has been formally announced as the new coach of Japan's national side, the Brave Blossoms. Hot off the announcement press conference in Tokyo, Tony Harper and Christy Doran sit down to discuss the press conference, the chaos that was the Wallabies botched World Cup campaign and the many stories that have led to this point, his rugby legacy and the personal impact 2023 may have on him, and mo...
Dec 14, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 75
A chaotic year in Australian rugby has culminated in the removal of Hamish McLennan as Chairman, following the earlier departure of Eddie Jones. The Roar's Christy Doran, Tony Harper and Geoff Parkes sit down to dissect the last few weeks leading up to this moment, where McLennan's removal leaves Australian rugby, and what next for Phil Waugh has the new interim Chairman, Daniel Herbert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joins rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones as he literally arrives home in Australia for a comprehensive recap of the Rugby World Cup in France which culminated in the gripping Final on Saturday night. South Africa became the first nation to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy for a fourth time, and the guys pull out all the tournament highlights and the ins and outs of the of the Stan Sport and Nine Network coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 73
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by NZ radio broadcaster Martin Devlin, and esteemed Australian rugby writer and tourist Jim Tucker, for the Instant Reaction to South Africa’s 12-11 win over New Zealand In a titanic Rugby World Cup Final at the Stade de France in Paris. The Springboks are the first country to win four RWC titles, and huge congratulations to their team and their fans the world over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 28, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 72
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones come together for a short and sharp Instant Reaction to England’s 26-23 win over Argentina in this morning’s Bronze Medal match in Paris, a match in which England got out to a lead and held on as Los Pumas fired all the second half shots. The Argentina players were genuinely devastated, while England looked… like they finished third. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 71
The final weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup is upon us, as the Springboks and All Blacks name their squads for the Grand Final. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by News Corp's rugby correspondent Julian Linden for a bumper episode, as they preview the final, discuss the squads and the build up ahead of the match, the announcement of nominees for the World Rugby Awards, what happens next for Rugby Australia with the 2027 Rugby World Cup soon in sight, and more. This podcast i...
Oct 26, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Renowned New Zealand rugby commentator and author Tony Johnson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to look back at a couple of intriguing Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals for very different reasons, contemplate New Zealand and South Africa’s very different routes to the Final and the ways they can both win a fourth title. Oh, and token thoughts on the 3rd-4th playoff, a game that seems to be questioned every four years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 69
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by South African rugby YouTube sensation Riaan Louw, for the Instant Reaction to South Africa’s thrilling 16-15 win over England in this morning’s second Semi-Final in Paris, pushing the Springboks through to their fourth RWC Final, where they'll face New Zealand back at the Stade de France in Paris next Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 68
The All Blacks are just 80 minutes away from World Cup glory after a 44-6 demolition of Argentina in the first 2023 Rugby World Cup semi final. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper dissect the match, how much of a freak Will Jordan is, what next for Ian Foster should this campaign end in success, and look ahead to the second semi final tomorrow between England and the Springboks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to outline why his team became the darlings of the Rugby World Cup from the outset, and why his family was so influential in his bombshell decision to not seek reappointment as Fijian coach, a move that will almost certainly see him linked to the Wallabies job despite Eddie Jones’ continued denials of any interest in the Japan job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 66
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by South African rugby YouTube sensation Riaan Louw, for the RWC Quarter Finals Instant Reaction to South Africa’s thrilling 29-28 win over France this morning in Paris, and England’s 30-24 win over Fiji earlier in Marseille, as well as some first thoughts on some intriguing semi-finals that await us next weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 65
The quarter final curse returns for Ireland, but it gave us one of the greatest matches ever played in Rugby World Cup history. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper broadcast live from Stade de France to discuss the opening night of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter finals, covering New Zealand's incredible victory over the Irish and Michael Cheika's Los Pumas deconstructing Wales to book their place in the semis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 15, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Former Ireland international, columnist and TV analyst Bernard Jackman joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to run the rule over the final weekend of pool games at Rugby World Cup 2023, from which Argentina, maybe even Japan, and definitely Portugal emerged with reputations enhanced. From there, the guys cast an eye forward to four blockbuster Quarter-Finals this coming weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 10, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 63
It was a case of goodbye, cruel world for Australia's 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign as Australian fans, along with the Wallabies, watched Fiji stumble and eventually fall to Portugal, but a losing bonus point sees the Islanders go through. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper dissect the match, what now for the men in gold as they pack their bags to come home - and they cast their eyes ahead to the remaining eight teams that will do battle this weekend in the quarter finals. Hosted on Acast....
Oct 09, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 62
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by Irish rugby social media commentator Cian Ó'Muilleoir (RugbyKino), for the Instant Reaction to Ireland’s 36-14 win over Scotland at the Stade de France in Paris, which has lived up to every expectation of this being one of the best pool matches of Rugby World Cup 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 07, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Veteran British rugby scribe, author and The Guardian rugby correspondent Rob Kitson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones from France to run the rule over the demise of the Wallabies under Eddie Jones and its origins in the demise of England under Eddie Jones, how Wales have been forgotten about since securing their progression to the knockout stage, over officious French security, and how local attention remains locked on part-scrumhalf, part-machine Antoine Dupont. Hosted...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 60
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by Geoff Parkes, for the Instant Reaction to Australia’s 34-14 bonus point win over Portugal at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, and with the Wallabies’ hopes of progression to the knockout stage of Rugby World Cup 2023 now resting entirely on the result of Fiji-Portugal in Toulouse next weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 01, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 59
The pool stages are coming to a close at Rugby World Cup 2023, but there is still plenty of surprises coming! The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper broadcast live from the Parc Olympique Lyonnais press box, shortly after All Blacks 96-point humiliation of Italy, where they discuss the Wallabies squad announcement for Portugal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Prolific author, SMH columnist, and former Wallabies lock Peter FitzSimons joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones for a rollicking chat on everything he’s seen so far in France during this Rugby World Cup from the million-dollar set-ups in professional rugby to the near amateur displays from the Wallabies under Eddie Jones’ coaching. Plus Harry and Brett take a deeper look at the fallout from Australia’s almost certain pool stage exit from the 2023 tournament. Hosted on Acast...
Sep 26, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 57
The fallout of the Wallabies stunning loss to Wales has been swift and severe, with Eddie Jones, Hamish McLennan and Rugby Australia all coming under harsh criticism. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper discuss the response from fans in the hours after the Wallabies pool exit, the response from Hamish and the governing body, and where to next for Eddie Jones. This podcast is powered by ASICS, the Official Performance Apparel and Footwear supplier for the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Sep 26, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 56
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by well-travelled Australian rugby writer turned tour-leader Jim Tucker from Lyon, for the Instant Reaction to Wales' 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium, as the Wallabies campaign has crashed spectacularly on the third weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Is this Eddie's last hurrah? The Wallabies face a do-or-die clash with Wales to keep their World Cup campaign alive. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by Stan Sports' Sam Worthington to discuss the bold squad selections Eddie has opted for and what threats Wales bring to this match, plus a round up of all the latest news from the other teams at RWC 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Welsh rugby journalist and RugbyPass editor Owain Jones joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to pay proper homage to the genuinely world class outfit Fiji have become, and then after enduring Harry dropping out whilst trying to pod from ancient Roman ruins, delve deep into perhaps the most mouthwatering clash of Rugby World Cup 2023, with Wales aiming to sew up a quarter final berth when taking an Australian side playing for survival, in Lyon this weekend. PLUS: for Austral...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 53
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by legendary Australian rugby tourist and sportswriter Jim Tucker from Saint-Étienne, for the Instant Reaction to FIJI’s stunning 22-15 win over AUSTRALIA at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, in their huge Pool C clash on the second weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 52
What is Eddie up to? The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by NewsCorp Sports Reporter Julian Linden to examine the Wallabies game day squad ahead of their crucial clash with Fiji and the omission of captain Will Skelton, and reminiscing about covering multiple Rugby World Cups over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Wallaroos and Waratahs lock and Stan Sport rugby pundit Sera Naiqama joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to get through all the highs and lows of the opening weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023: Australia’s first win of the year, relief of a rugby nation played out in a TV studio in Sydney, Fijian heartbreak in Bordeaux, and scrumming with Scots in kilts and not much else in Marseille. Plus an eye forward to a virtual knockout game between Australia and Fiji in Saint-Étienne t...
Sep 11, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Where on earth do we go after that thriller between Wales and Fiji? The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by Roar Rugby Podcast co-host Harry Jones to dissect the other opening matches of the weekend, including the TMO controversies, South Africa's deconstruction of Scotland, Wales' nail biting win over the Flying Fijians, what these results mean going forward, plus Harry talks seeing moons and scrummaging on the streets of Marseille. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Sep 11, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 49
The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by The Roar colleague Geoff Parkes on the ground in Paris, for the Instant Reaction to Australia’s 35-15 bonus point win over Georgia at the Stade de France, as they open their Pool C campaign of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 09, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 48
