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ESPN Scrum Reset

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.

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53:58

Fantastic Force, Cheik's Eddie lament & a Lions'...

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2025/02/24

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another thrilling weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, discussing the changes the competition has made to produce a better product; they heap praise on the Force after another clutch win and debate whether this is the year the franchise finally delivers; they look at the Brumbies' struggles and how badly they are missing Rob Valetini and then turn their attention to the rest of Round 2. They also react to the sighting of Michael Cheika with RA boss Phil Waugh and why

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54:14

SRP's dream start and the Wallabies coaching race

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2025/02/17

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, praising the administrators for a smart draw; they review each of the three Australian wins and name their standout players; before they discuss James O'Connor's Crusaders debut and ponder whether he still has something to offer the Wallabies; they then turn their attention to Joe Schmidt's decision and look at some of the options to replace him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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62:50

The big Schmidt concern & a bigger Super preview

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2025/01/28

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran fire off the first podcast of 2025, in what is a mammoth year for Australian rugby. They update the Joe Schmidt situation and explain how the drawn out contract saga is having knock-on effects ahead of the season kick-off; they then run the rule over all 11 Super Rugby Pacific sides and rate their finals chances, while also pondering whether the reduction to four Australian teams will improve their collective competitiveness and deliver increased competition

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54:21

A strange sense of Australian rugby optimism

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2024/12/03

Sam Bruce and Christy come together for [probably] the final time in 2024, wrapping up Australia's 22-19 defeat by Ireland; they break down that loss and why it came about, but also reflect on the team's broader improvement under Joe Schmidt and how they can kick on next season; they also look ahead to the British & Irish Lions series and next yea's Super Rugby Pacific season, before heaping praise on sevens star Maddison Levi following her record-breaking effort in Dubai.Learn more about your ad

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49:53

Wallabies can set up 2025 in Dublin finale

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2024/11/26

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's loss to Scotland, analysing where it went wrong and the impact of the selection decisions and late withdrawals; they look ahead to this weekend's final Test against Ireland in Dublin and its multiple catch points; they look ahead to next year's British & Irish Lions Series and discuss whether Will Skelton should be in the Wallabies starting side; they then wrap up the rest of last weekend's Test action and react to the World Rugby Award

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58:27

Can Wallabies convince Schmidt to stay?

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2024/11/19

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's 32-point thrashing of Wales, lauding the performances of Matt Faessler, Tom Wright and Noah Lolesio; they analyse Will Skelton's effect on the maul and discuss Samu Kerevi's red card; they also zero in on Joe Schmidt's future as Wallabies coach and how Rugby Australia might attempt to keep him; before they then turn their attention to the other week 3 autumn internationals, the World Rugby award nominations and whether a breakaway league funded by

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48:59

Arise, Sir Len Flikitau

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2024/11/12

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran analyse Australia's drought-breaking win at Twickenham, lauding the collective team performance that was the best in recent memory; they isolate the players who showed the can be world class and heap praise on the incremental improvements the team has made; they laud Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's professional rugby debut and marvel at Marcus Smith's game for England, but question whether Steve Borthwick is missing Owen Farrell; before they wrap up the rest of the week 2

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48:05

How the Wallabies can beat England

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2024/11/05

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the All Blacks' thrilling win over England, analysing where it went wrong for the hosts, before they look ahead to the Wallabies' clash with the Auld Enemy; they discuss what needs to happen for Australia to win at Twickenham and if Samu Kerevi holds the key; before they turn their attention to the remainder of the week two November series action and heap praise on breakout New Zealand star Wallace Sititi.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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60:02

The Suaalii effect is real -- off the field anyway

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2024/10/30

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return from a brief break to run an eye over the Wallabies' spring tour squad, analysing just where Australia's wins might come from up north; they break down Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's selection and discuss his immediate off-field impact; they look across some of the other key November fixtures including this weekend's clash between England and New Zealand; and then discuss a succession plan should Joe Schmidt decide not to continue with the Wallabies beyond next year's

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67:30

A Wallabies report card as a northern adventure looms

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2024/10/01

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' Rugby Championship campaign, including the weekend's loss in Bledisloe II, handing out grades across the key markers; they then turn their attention to the looming spring tour, analysing who Joseph Suaali'i should tour with and where Tane Edmed might fit in; before they give their impressions of Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley and how the competition can better operate moving forward; they then wrap up a big Wallaroos win in

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44:47

Why Schmidt's Wallabies glass has 'no water'

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2024/09/24

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Saturday's Bledisloe thriller in Sydney, reacting to Joe Schmidt's 'no water in the glass' comments regarding his side's progress -- or lack thereof -- they look ahead to Wellington and what changes might be made, also gazing further ahead to the spring tour; they then turn their attention to the Pumas' upset win over the Springboks and their growth under new coach Felipe Contepomi.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:10

Bledisloe I preview special!

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2024/09/19

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined live in the Schmidthouse by the Rugby Direct team of Liam Napier and Elliot Smith to look ahead to Bledisloe I at Sydney's Accor Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:34

Joe Schmidt must make some tough calls

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2024/09/09

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' record Test loss after Australia shipped 67 points to a rampant Pumas; they run the rule over the performance and debate the future of some senior players; before they turn their attention to the Bledisloe Cup and what changes Joe Schmidt might be able to make; they then review another Springboks-All Blacks thriller and discuss the likely onset of tours between the two nations, how that may affect Australia and the future of The Rugby

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57:29

Rugby Championship drama from La Plata to Joburg

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2024/09/03

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a wild weekend in The Rugby Championship, headlined by the Wallabies' last-gasp victory in La Plata; they break down that 20-19 win, heap praise Carlo Tizzano, Angus Bell and Len Ikitau; they analyse where the improvements came in attack and then debate the final penalty and shock clock drama; they then turn their attention to the thriller in Johannesburg and wonder how Bongi Mbonambi's try stood; and review the club rugby finals in Sydney and Brisbane.Learn more

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48:30

Wet and weaponless: Wallabies' limitations laid bare

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2024/08/21

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' second straight defeat by the Springboks, they discuss the chief problem areas and how Joe Schmidt might address them, they then analyse the changes to the squad for the tour of Argentina and how they line up against the Pumas, before they recap New Zealand's bounce back win in Auckland.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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54:07

The Boks bludgeoned Australia -- and Wallabies'...

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2024/08/13

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' 33-7 hammering by the Springboks and ponder whether there is a way forward this week in Perth; they discuss Australia's lack of size and how much of an issue that is, while also heaping praise on the Springboks' evolution; before they then turn their attention to the Pumas' shock win over the All Blacks, the issues Scott Robertson has on his hands, and whether an unlikely Blues replacement can steady the ship. Learn more about your ad choices

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63:52

Can the Wallabies upset the world champions?

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2024/08/05

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the Wallabies' opening Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks, pondering if an upset might be possible; they break down the additions to Australia's squad and question the selection of teenager Max Jorgensen; before they turn their attention to the Waratahs' big week of signings and coaching news; they then wrap up Australia's Olympic sevens campaign and look to the future of both the men's and women's programs.Learn more about your ad choices

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60:18

Wallabies' job done in July and Australia's Olympic...

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2024/07/23

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' July campaign, digging into their 40-29 win over Georgia that secured a 3-0 sweep, they name their standout performers and look ahead to the Rugby Championship, they then turn their attention to the All Blacks' stopover in San Diego and Queensland's cracking clash with Wales, before finishing with a look at the Olympic sevens events in Paris.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:16

Gazing ahead after Wallabies' 2-0 start

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2024/07/16

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another weekend of thrilling international rugby, starting with a second straight win for the Wallabies over Wales; they pick apart that match, focusing in on the maul woes and Noah Lolesio's performance, before looking ahead to Saturday's Test with Georgia; they then look at some of the recent Australian player movement and who might yet end up at the Waratahs; before they look at the other big matches from last weekend and the Wallaroos' crushing defeat by New

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59:42

Simple & Effective: They keys to the Wallabies'...

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2024/07/09

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart the Wallabies' win over Wales in Sydney, hailing its simplicity and the impact of Joe Schmidt; they break down the performances of Taniela Tupou, Jake Gordon and the seven debutants, before digging into Liam Wright's wild week; then then turn to the Test matches in Pretoria and Dunedin, won by the Springboks and All Blacks, and ponder how much work Australia still has to do.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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