Twenty years ago, the Brumbies made history winning their second Super Rugby title in an incredible grand final against the Crusaders.

Hot off the anniversary celebrations, Owen Finegan joins the podcast to discuss that incredible victory, reconnecting with teammates, the Brumbies breaking a fifteen-year curse against the Crusaders and how the side looks going into the closing fortnight of the competition.

Christy Doran and Matt Toomua also discuss the results from the weekend, the dismissal of Darren Coleman as Waratahs coach, the Wallaroos and Suliasi Vunivalu's red card in Fiji.

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Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua 

Guest: Owen Finegan

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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The final three weeks of Super Rugby Pacific are upon us, with all teams still in the running for finals. However, results this weekend will change that.

The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks, and discuss the Wallaroos test match against the USA.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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Culture Round of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season saw big crowds and blockbuster games in New Zealand, monsoonal conditions in Sydney, and records shattered in Perth.

This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by new Western Force recruit Kurtley Beale, discussing his journey back to the professional game, his side's massive victory over the Fijian Drua, his upcoming clash with the Waratahs, what he can still bring to Australian rugby, and more. Christy and Matt also discuss the results from the weekend, and touch on the new law changes introduced by World Rugby.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua 

Guest: Kurtley Beale

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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It’s now or never for several teams, including the Crusaders, Waratahs and Western Force, hoping to make the playoffs. Fortunately for those teams, some big names are back.

The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks, and discuss the Wallaroos opening test match of the year against Canada.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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History beckoned for the Queensland Reds - and they rose to the occasion, defeating the Crusaders in Christchurch for the first time since 1999!

This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by Reds prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen to discuss making history, being your authentic self online, and more Christy and Matt also discuss the other results from the weekend, the Sevens and U20s results, the Wallaroos, and the latest updates from the Melbourne Rebels.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua 

Guest: Jeffery Toomaga-Allen

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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So, have the Aussie Super Rugby sides closed the gap? Ummmmm, sort of? This weekend the Trans-Tasman derbies continue, and with three matches across the ditch Aussie sides will face their toughest weekend of rugby yet!

The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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A packed ANZAC weekend schedule has come to a close, with the NSW Waratahs claiming the Super Rugby Women's title for a fifth time, while the Brumbies ended the Hurricanes winning streak. However, Australia's other sides fell in a strong weekend for the Kiwis.

This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by Waratahs Layne Morgan (during her Mad Monday celebrations!) and Harry Johnson-Holmes (during Date Night). Christy and Matt also discuss the results from the weekend, as well as the latest news on Australian rugby's financial troubles.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua 

Guest: Layne Morgan & Harry Johnson-Holmes 

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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The season is now back to a full complement, as Super Rugby Pacific prepares for an exciting run home in 2024. It starts with a massive round of Trans-Tasman derbies, and an opportunity for Aussie fans to see exactly where their Super Rugby sides lie.

The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures, give their picks, and discuss the Super Rugby Women's Grand Final between the NSW Waratahs and the Fijiana Drua.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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Australia continues its purple patch against Kiwi opposition, landing on the right side of the weekend head-to-head for the second time in as many weeks.

This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua travel around the world, speaking to Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman and former Waratah, now Northampton Saints winger James Ramm about their respective growth as rugby players on both sides of the globe.

Christy and Matt also discuss the results from Super Rugby and Super Rugby Women's.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua 

Guest: Alex Hodgman & James Ramm

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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The reduced rounds come to an end this weekend, as the Force face a do-or-die clash with the Crusaders in Perth, the Reds look to get their season back on track against a desperate Highlanders outfit, and the Brumbies look to end an eleven-year drought at Eden Park. That, and an exciting semi-final campaign of Super Rugby Women's awaits!

The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev preview the upcoming round, give their picks, and talk about the exciting new signings out west in Kurtley Beale and Brandon Paenga-Amosa.

Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev

Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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