Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return for the first time in 2024, breaking down the news of Joe Schmidt's appointment as Wallabies coach, the duo explaining how he came to apply for the top job and what his appointment means for those who missed out; they analyse what kind of coach he will be and where might Australian rugby now market itself; and look ahead to the 2024 season and how it might play out for the Wallabies and Australian rugby.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran deliver one final episode for 2023, breaking down the events that led to Hamish McLennan's resignation from the Rugby Australia board; they reflect on the good and bad decisions from his tenure; discuss how Daniel Herbert will approach the job as chairman; analyse the Joseph Suaali'i situation and the future of contracting in Australia; and update the search for a new Wallabies coach.

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100th episode and it's a big one! Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on Eddie Jones' departure and the year that was for the Wallabies, from the World Cup disaster to mixed messaging Hamish McLennan and Rugby Australia, the plan to centralise the game, who might take over as coach and the concerns around the role, and what regrets the 63-year-old coach might have. It's been a year!

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a gripping Rugby World Cup Final, discussing the yellow and red card drama, the heroic performance of Peter-Steph du Toit, where it went wrong for the All Blacks, and how Ian Foster will be remembered in the pantheon of New Zealand coaches.

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Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Tom Hamilton wrap up semifinal weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023, discussing the contrasting fixtures; they praise England's gutsy performance and the resilience of South Africa and their big-game players; before they look ahead to next weekend's final, how and where it will be won; and then finish up with the latest on Eddie Jones and the Wallabies.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by espn.com senior writer Tom Hamilton to reflect on the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023 and look ahead to the quarters; the trio wrapping up Australia's disastrous campaign and what might happen next; they discuss the plight of Tier 2 nations and how the game can help them improve before the 2027 tournament; they heap praise on Ireland and ponder how they have got to where they are now, and then preview each of the four quarterfinals.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's 34-14 win over Portugal, discussing whether there was any genuine improvement or if the scoreline flattered the Wallabies; they review the pool campaign as a whole, debate Eddie Jones' refusal to put a timeframe on his commitment, talk centralisation and chief executive Phil Waugh's synopsis; and then look ahead to the final round of pool games.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down what is generally being described as rock bottom for Australian rugby after the Wallabies 40-6 thrashing by Wales. They discuss whether Eddie Jones should keep his job moving forward, all the fallout from the bombshell report linking him with Japan, and how far reaching the ramifications of this result will be.

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Sam Bruce is joined by Tom Hamilton to preview week three of Rugby World Cup 2023; the duo comparing cross-hemisphere notes on England's playmaker conundrum, whether the Boks' 7-1 bench is blasphemy or innovation, and if Ireland are bother; before they explore the relationship between Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones, how Wales-Australia will be contested, and ponder what is going on with all the injuries in Wallabies camp.

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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a remarkable night in Saint-Etienne, where Fiji defeated Australia 22-15, lauding the performance of Simon Rauwalui's men and what it could mean for their Rugby Championship hopes; they ponder who is under more pressure, Rugby Australia or Eddie Jones, amid the Wallabies' slump; they debate the mind games Jones used on Will Skelton's injury; and bring you the latest updates from around Rugby World Cup 2023.

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