Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff

Jim Tucker & Queensland Reds star Bryce Hegarty join host Pete Fairbairn to preview the final Wallabies match of 2020, as they take on the Pumas at Bankwest Stadium. We discuss:

- Dave Rennie picking & sticking

- Jim's Wallaby rookie of the year

- Reece Hodge swapping between 10 & 15

- Hunter Paisami, Jordan Petaia & Brandon Paenga-Amosa's big Wallabies seasons

- What we're excited about for Rugby in 2021

Jim Tucker & Scott 'Sumo' Stevenson don the party shirts and joins host Pete Fairbairn to preview the Wallabies & Pumas clash in Newcastle, as well as discussing:

- the temperature towards the All Blacks in NZ

- the Pumas' passion and cohesion

- team selection for the Wallabies, including Hodge at 10 and the backrow mix

- Super Rugby in 2021 and beyond

- Possible new faces to lead Stan Sport's Australian Rugby coverage

Journalist Jim Tucker joins host Pete Fairbairn and recently retired NSW Waratahs star Damien Fitzpatrick to discuss all the big storylines in Australian Rugby, including

- Wash-up from Bledisloe 3 & mood within the Wallabies squad

- Changes to the 23 this week, insight into the Waratahs debutants & the battle for the hooker's jersey

- Our strong record at Suncorp Stadium

- The 'four year process' - cop out or fair enough?

- Rugby's new Broadcast deal and possible FTA

- Life after Rugby for Fitzy

Journalist Jim Tucker joins host Pete Fairbairn and Super Rugby centurion Scott Higginbotham, live from Bordeaux, to discuss all the big storylines in Australian Rugby, including

- Team selections for Bledisloe 3

- Who you'd bring in to the Wallabies from overseas

- Having a Kiwi Wallabies Coach

- Life in France and the Top 14

- Steve Hansen's move to the Bulldogs

- The Shute Shield & Queensland Premier Rugby GFs

Natalie Yoannidis joins Pete Fairbairn for the final Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff of 2020 today, to look at the career of Gary Ablett Jr, Richmond's desire for Grand Final rain, Cameron Smith's extraordinary journey nears conclusion, the Panthers' home-grown focus earning them a GF spot, and whether the national anthem needs a revamp.

The Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff is delivered bright and early, Monday to Friday, and discusses five of the biggest stories happening in the world of sport.

AAP's Melissa Woods joins Pete Fairbairn on the Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff today to look at the Melbourne Storm's development pathways, AFL players bracing for 2021 pay cuts, Geelong's 'moneyball' approach that beats the odds, finding Indigenous Wallabies, and the legacy the 2023 Women's World Cup can leave.

The Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff is delivered bright and early, Monday to Friday, and discusses five of the biggest stories happening in the world of sport.

Sydney Morning Herald journalist Adam Pengilly joins Pete Fairbairn on the Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff today to share Viliame Kikau's family story, talk about Ryan Papenhuyzen's rise at the Storm, Dusty v Danger in the AFL Grand Final, the stories leading in to the Cox Plate, and cricket's inability to lock in its' fixture.

The Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff is delivered bright and early, Monday to Friday, and discusses five of the biggest stories happening in the world of sport.

NRL.com's Brad Walter joins Pete Fairbairn on the Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff today to dissect the NRL's Dally M embargo scandal, the Cleary's family connection, funny old hub life in Queensland, Jeremy Cameron nominates Geelong, and how grateful we should be for Argentinian Rugby.

The Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff is delivered bright and early, Monday to Friday, and discusses five of the biggest stories happening in the world of sport.

Rugby.com.au's Christy Doran joins Pete Fairbairn on the Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff today to dissect all the talking points from Bledisloe 2, including who to bring in for Matt Toomua in Bledisloe 3, the pre-finals bye and it's impact on the AFL, the key talking points ahead of the AFL Grand Final and the Penrith Panthers back on the big stage in the NRL!

The Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff is delivered bright and early, Monday to Friday, and discusses five of the biggest stories happening in the world of sport.

Stuff.co.nz's Paul Cully joins Pete Fairbairn on the Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff today to talk about South Africa's withdrawal from The Rugby Championship, selection news ahead of Bledisloe 2, power struggles in the AFL, Cameron Smith nears the end, and Australian cricket's broadcast battle.

The Best On Ground Weekday Kickoff is delivered bright and early, Monday to Friday, and discusses five of the biggest stories happening in the world of sport.