The first Test gets ever closer, as the Lions exorcise their Canberra demons with a 36-24 win over a determined ACT Brumbies side.

Natho and Nick W chew the fat in their usual instant reaction - plus also discuss the upcoming AUNZ fixture.

WARNING: naughty words, casual workplace abuse and questionable audio recorded in a car.

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Well, that was a weekend and a half! The Waratahs surprised us all going down to the Lions and the Wallabies nearly went one step further in Newcastle against Fiji.

What do you get when five drunk men talk rugby in a gay bar?

Nick H, Nick W, Nath and Dylan meet at Bernie's Bar in Newcastle to discuss both games in a monster reaction, and are joined by RugbyPass' own Finn Morton as we approach the halfway point of the Lions tour.

WARNING: Beers + rugby opinions in a quality LGBTQA+ bar + Kink Cinema + very strong coarse language = a good time

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The Lion's rolled the NSW Waratahs on Saturday in a slightly scrappy performance. Next team up is the Brumbies, this Wednesday, we preview the match and quickly go over the weekend games.

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The lion's rolled another Australian franchise on Wednesday. Next team up is the Waratahs, we preview the match and the Wallabies game against Fiji on Sunday.  

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So, the score was ugly... but did the Queensland Reds just show the Wallabies a potential way to defeat this imposing Lions side?

Nick W and Natho sit to discuss the Reds 52-12 loss to the Lions - and are joined by fellow pigeon and Scrumbags' own Lachie Grey.

WARNING: a ripper belch and some swearing.

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The BIL didn't disappoint on Saturday night against the Force. But the Force stayed with them for quite a while in what I thought was an entertaining game. Next up for the Lions is the Queensland Reds, just four days after the Force match. Even for a large touring party, that's a stretch. Happy, Butz and I preview the match.

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The Lions are here - and are back in style, demolishing the Force 54-7 in Perth. 

Nick W and Natho are on tour, and give you their instant reaction from the result in the West.

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The BI Lions have finally arrived in Australia and the first team to play them is the Force. We run through the teams for Wednesday's game and give our thoughts on the players and the possible results.

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Our final episode of Series 7 - and the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Nick H and Nick W sit down to review the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, and ask a basic question: did the Australian sides improve compared to last year?

We also discuss the newly announced Super Rugby AUS competition, set to kick off in September.

WARNING: brutally low quality opinions and frustrated f-bombs.

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A new squad has been announced - and with it, a new collab special.

The Dropped Kick-Off and Talking Teams once again join forces to discuss the unveiling of the Wallabies squad that will face Fiji and the British & Irish Lions.

WARNING: Three men come together in a room. Of course they swear.

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