Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a stunning Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific, picking apart the wins of the Brumbies and Waratahs, before gazing ahead to a bumper weekend of Easter footy; they discuss some of the decision-making, including the high hit on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii; they look at some of the key off-contract players in Australian rugby and who might be headed offshore; before turning their attention to Rugby Australia's next broadcast deal and a curious media event that was used to announce it.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a busy Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific, which included a curious Reds penalty decision, the Waratahs' capitulation against Moana Pasifika, and a gutsy Force win; before they turn their attention to Noah Lolesio's decision to head offshore, and how the Wallabies fly-half situation might now play out for the Lions; and react to news of Rugby Australia's new television deal.

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Sam Bruce is joined by a weary Christy Doran, who reflects on his first Hong Kong Sevens. The team then addresses the ongoing Wallabies coaching saga, trying to work out why a decision is still to be made; they discuss whether Stuart Lancaster could actually be a chance; before they then rip into Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, pondering where it went wrong for the Waratahs and whether the hip-drop tackle should be outlawed; they also analyse the Brumbies' and Reds' wins and look ahead to Round 8.

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ANZAC Test aborted; O'Keefe's shocker; Ref mic needed

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Behind SRP's flying start; future planning; fan engagement

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a jam-packed weekend of rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific to the Six Nations; they discuss the three big upsets from the Brumbies, Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, asking what the win might do for Stephen Larkham's side; they then turn their attention to the Waratahs and the performance of Max Jorgensen and debut of Lawson Creighton, and round it all out by looking at the Reds-Crusaders clash; they then ponder Fraser McReight's contract scenario, and how the delay in announcing the Wallabies coach might be affecting the situation, discuss the merits of a Club World Cup, and then wrap up Ireland's defeat and what it means for the British & Irish Lions.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific; they analyse where the Waratahs are at and where the improvement needs to come; they discuss the Brumbies' early season issues; break down the Reds' last-gasp win over the Force; they then look at some of Joe Schmidt's Wallabies headaches, discuss some of the inconsistencies in the head contact incidents and update which Wallabies may or may not be heading offshore.

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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 it's hard to see the former Wallabies coach in the frame to replace Joe Schmidt; they then look at the Six Nations and ponder the Lions' options at No. 10.

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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.

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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 jeopardy.

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