The Dropped Kick-Off (Green & Gold Rugby)

It's been a crazy week in rugby-land, with Super Rugby trials, the Six Nations, the new pay agreement for the Wallaroos and the Wallabies fixture announcement. Oh, and the Super Bowl.

Nick H, Nick W and Natho come together to talk all of these and more. In this pod we discuss:

• The Wallabies pre-World Cup Fixtures
• The opening fortnight of the Six Nations
• The Wallaroos new pay agreement
• Super Rugby trials - who has stood out
• The Super Bowl and what rugby can learn from it

Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

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WARNING: occasional coarse language

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We're waiting until the last possible minute to drop our episode this week, and we're back to the OG crew from 2018!

The Two Nicks come together to chew the fat on hot topics, classic GAGR style. They include:

• Super Round 
• The $2.6 million blowout
• The 23 Wallabies recommendations
• Previewing Round Three

WARNING: A few coarse words are muttered. If you find s**ts and f**ks offensive, this is not the show for you obviously. 

Episode Code: 5.5

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The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC!

This is the 3rd of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Bryan Habana.

Listen to our other pods with Brian O'Driscoll and Nolli Waterman below:
Brian O'Driscoll - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-brian-odriscoll-hsbc-hong-sevens 
Nolli Waterman - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-danielle-nolli-waterman-hsbc-hong-kong 

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We're rawdogging this one straight from Western Australian Wifi.

Nick (the handsome one), Nathan and Andy talk through the squad for the second test against South Africa in Perth.

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What the hell was that?

Join Nick, Nick and Nathan as they unpack Eddie's Datsun (apparently it goes 300 hectares on a single tank of kerosene) to figure out the why, how, what, huh and hmm of the Fiji game.

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Nick, Natho and Dylan are back once again for another episode of The Dropped Kick-Off, as we dissect another tough weekend for the Wallabies against England. We talk where the game was won and lost, where we can go next to against the Welsh, the announcement of the draw for Super Rugby Pacific, and more.

WARNING: coarse language

The Hot Topics:

1. Thoughts on the Wallabies-England match.
2. What is one key issue Rennie has to address regarding this team?
3. What are we most keen to see going into the Wales game?
4. Other stuff that caught our attention this week.
5. Preview for the weekend.

#gethossonthepod

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The Wallabies squad has been announced, so ahead of Bledisloe I Nick Hartman sits down with Josh Murphy to talk about the squad, our chances against NZ, some of the bolder calls, touching on the Sevens wins, and more. 

Topics:

• Wallabies Squad
• Preview
• Sevens results

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The Wallabies are two from two!

Nick W, Natho and Andy are back this week to chat the latest results for the Wallabies and Wallaroos, plus cast their eye ahead to the rest of the international round, and the upcoming game against Georgia.

It also comes with a special call to fill the hill for Jordan Luke.

WARNING: naughty words again oopsies

VISUAL AID for OPENING Question: https://greenandgoldrugby.com/the-dropped-kick-off-124-fillthehill/

Fill The Hill Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-jordan-luke 

rugby.com.au article: https://www.rugby.com.au/news/fillthehill-to-aid-injured-norths-winger-jordan-luke-2024710 

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Fancy one of the most idiosyncratic rugby coaches picking a random Rugby World Cup squad.

Nick and Natho pick apart the picks and discuss:

• Why one flyhalf?
• Donaldson? Jorgensen? Kemeny? Skelton as captain?
• Where's Holloway, Lonergan and Lolesio AND Tolu?

Tune in! Let us know what you think.

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This week the two Nicks and Nathan chat the closing rounds of Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos, and team cohesion. We also put together a timeline detailing what we think the next three weeks will look like

Chats include:

• Which player would you bring in to save the Waratahs?
• Team cohesion and the Western Force
• Who can ACTUALLY make finals?

WARNING: swearing and a wee bit of innuendo. Ya get it. 

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The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC!

This is the 1st of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Brian O'Driscoll.

Listen to our other pods with Nolli Waterman and Bryan Habana below:
Nolli Waterman - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-danielle-nolli-waterman-hsbc-hong-kong 
Bryan Habana - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-bryan-habana-hsbc-hong-kong-sevens 

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Come to Hong Kong for the rugby and sightseeing. Stay for the quality kebabs.

With Super Rugby semis just around the corner, the two Nicks and Natho sit down to for a special episode of The Dropped Kick-Off, chewing the fat on the quarter-finals and the semis.

Nick H and Natho sit down for a very special chat with Aussie rugby podcast royalty in Kick Offs and Kick Ons' own Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell and James 'The Professor' Rochford about their thoughts on the Wallabies, Super Rugby and their adventures in Hong Kong - plus discuss plans for an Aussie rugby podcast Mad Monday.

WARNING: a few naughty words. We're 121 episodes deep, you clearly know that. 

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The cavalry are called in for the penultimate episode of the year, as the two Nicks, Natho and Josh come to chat the Wallabies result against Ireland, where the heck they are at on this tour, the injuries, what a successful result against Wales looks like, and who might be in the squad.

Warning: few swears here and there.

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It's simultcast time! Natho and Nick join forces with Mitch from Pick and Drive Rugby to talk about the Quarter Finals of the Rugby World Cup 2021, the chances the Wallaroos have against England, and preview the Wallabies match against Scotland. 

• What are our stand out thoughts on the Quarter Finals teams?
• Performance of the Wallaroos so far in the tournament
• What are the Wallaroos chances to upset England, and where the game could be won?
• Predictions for the Quarter Finals Winners
• Wallabies vs Scotland - What are the key talking points? 

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The series decider is upon us. Nick H, Nick W and Natho jump on the mic to talk about the Wallabies-England Series, the other matches going on, the ref calls, and more.

THE HOT TOPICS:

1. Quick thoughts or big takeaways from last game
2. Other games this weekend. Is Foster going going gone?
3. Seeing red – when will the ref’s be yellow about showing cards and other things?
4. This team, what do we think of it?
5. Predictions this weekend

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The boys are back in town! The boys being the Tahs and the town being good ol' Syd-da-ney.

Nick, Nathan and Josh are here to talk about the Tahs, Reds, Rebels and more.

• How good are the Tahs?
• Will Swinton ever see red?
• What's up with the Reds?
• McReight or McWrong - whats with these judiciary decisions?
• The Rebels are looking good aren't they!
• Should Debreczeni start for the Wallabies? (red hot I know)
• and should the Waratahs Women swap with the Mens?

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It's semi finals time! Nick W, Natho and Jacko come together to chat Super Rugby rugby semis, the Wallaroos kicking off their Pacific Four Nations campaign, and talking scrumhalf and flyhalf combos for the Wallabies series against the old enemy.

Warning: an occasional swear word here or there.

The Hot Topics:

1. What was one standout event from the last week of rugby?
2. Which teams have exceeded expectations and which teams have underperformed? Can season be considered a success?
3. The Wallaroos - what are our key takeaway points?
4. Player position analysis - scrum half and flyhalf combination
5. Predictions for the weekend and other hottakes

Q4 list: https://greenandgoldrugby.com/the-dropped-kick-off-49---cu-in-the-dc

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The Bledisloe Cup is gone for another year, but is all lost? Nick W, Natho and Josh sit down to review the All Blacks triumph in Melbourne, and where to next for the Wallabies.

WARNING: coarse language and way too many themes. 

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Happy Easter folks!

Nick W and Natho come together to chat about this upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Women's, and who would win in a run-it-straight challenge.

WARNING: occasional swear word here and there. 

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Another of Super Rugby done and dusted, with the Blues taking the chocolates.

The Two Nicks and Natho come together to preview the 2024 International Season and discuss the first Wallabies squad of the season - and what stands out to us.

WARNING: guess why?

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The two Nicks and Natho return for their thoughts on Super Rugby Pacific five weeks in, and give their grades to each Australian side. We also discuss:

• Lions tickets
• Latest Rebels news
• Law changes

WARNING: a few swears be had. Sticks and stones hurt, shits and fucks shouldn't in easy chats like this. 

Episode Code: 5.6

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The Melbourne Rebels are turning plenty of heads so far in 2023, having looked to have taken steps forward to challenge for a maiden finals spot. Nick W welcomes winger Lachie Anderson on to discuss:

• The Rebels start to the 2023 season
• their growth since round one
• Goals of the coaching and leadership group
• His own growth as a player and competitor
• The upcoming match against the Reds

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We feel culpable. The Aussie Mens 7s must be avid listeners, took our advice too literally and decide to drop the ball against the Fijians.

Ah well, the Olympics are only ever four years.

Today Nick and Nathan talk about:

• Olympics misery
• Our favourite Olympic sports
• Best players
• The Rugby Championship Squad

and, in a special announcement, Nick interviews his boss, sports administator Carolyn Campbell. Carolyn has run several sports organisations, from Volleyball Australia, to Netball NSW and NSW Rugby League. 

Carolyn and Nick talk grassroots, difficulties and challenges special to sports administration and community organisations, and much more.

Have a listen!

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Last few weeks have been a bleak time in Aussie rugby, with four out of five sides at the bottom of the ladder. The two Nicks and Natho come together to talk about the last few rounds of Super Rugby Pacific, including:

• If/when Brad Thorn leaves
• The Rebels loss to the Blues
• What all the sides can do to turn their form around
• How the Brumbies are salvaging Aussie Rugby

WARNING: few swearwords and increased innuendo aimed at a certain few players.

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The Wallabies squad has been announced, so Nick H, Nick W and Natho aren't mixing with the formula and come together to talk game two of the England series, changes to the lineup, Junior Wallabies, Aus A, the Sevens teams announcement, what's going on in Queensland, other matches for the weekend and more.

It's the reason why this episode is a big boy.

WARNING: coarse language. Ya get the gist. Rugby Footy Footy Yeah Nah

The Hot Topics

1. Game 1 - who was the standout performance?  big moment/what have you been thinking about all week?
2. Game 2 squad got announced, what are we excited about?
3. Where will the game be won and lost for both teams?
4. WTF is going on in Queensland?
5. other games + predictions for this weekend

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back once again, and with Super Round upon us, Nick, Natho, Jack and Dylan come together to chat the Wallabies, Super Rugby, Super W and more!

Warning: Coarse Language

The Hot Topics

1. How are we shaping up heading into Super Round?
2. So what’s going on with the whole debacle with Brad Thorn?
3. The Super W final – what are we most excited for?
4. Player Depth Analysis – Props & Hookers
5. Predictions for the weekend?

Current Player Depth (in reference to Q4)

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It's that time of the year where instead of celebrating what should be a fun signature weekend, all rugby podcasters come together to offer their alternatives to Super Round in Melbourne!

Nick W, Nick H and Natho sit down to dissect the first weekend of Super Rugby, and preview the much publicised Super Round. 

WARNING: words may be coarse in nature uponeth this audio podcast. Forgiveth us, for we uth do notuth haveth good grammareth!

Episode Code: 5.4

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Super Rugby Pacific nears it's end, and with it our finals chances as all teams bar the Brumbies sustained heavily losses in the final round. Nick H, Nick W and Natho chat the latest, including:

• The latest player movements
• Finals predictions
• Penney going to the Crusaders
• Phil Waugh being announced as RA's CEO

WARNING: Bit of a sweary one.

Nick's article: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/07/dear-phil-dont-stuff-it-up-an-open-letter-to-ras-new-ceo-and-the-three-priorities-he-must-tackle-straight-away/

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Super Rugby Quarter-finals, The Aussie Sevens triumph in Madrid, and Joe Schmidt commencing his preparations for Wales and Georgia - there is a lot going on in Aussie rugby right now.

Nick W and Natho come together to discuss all of the above - and tackle a nagging fear that Natho is dealing with!

WARNING: occasional coarse language and inappropriate NRC-themed innuendo.

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The boys are back for their fortnightly review of Super Rugby Pacific, as Nick W, Natho and Josh dissect how the Aussie sides are tracking, including:

• Performance of the Aussie sides
• Reviewing the Mens Six Nations
• Previewing the Womens Six Nations & Super W
• Who we see winning in Round 5

WARNING: A couple of %$#'s and @#$%'s in there

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The final pod of 2022! Nick H, Nick W and Natho come together to review the season that was for the Wallabies and Australian rugby, look ahead to 2023 and the World Cup, and touch on the news regarding Eddie Jones.

WARNING: occasional naughty word mentioned

The Hot Topics

• Wallabies Season Review - Standout players, challenges ahead and more.
• What's going on with Eddie Jones?
• Latest results at the Aussie Sevens in Dubai
• Super Rugby Pacific deal being extended to 2030
• What was our highlight and lowlight for the year?

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The Wallabies are prepping for their tour of Argentina, following an ugly loss to the Boks in Perth. Nick W, Nick H and Natho dissect the squad heading over, plus:

• Drama in the All Black camp
• New signings in Aussie rugby
• Foote going home

WARNING: we swear a lot on the podcast. 

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It's finals time in Super Rugby! Nick H hosts Natho and Nick W as they discuss the last round of Super Rugby Pacific, the Sevens wins, picking loose forwards for the England series and more. 

The Hot Topics:

1. What happened over the last week of Super Rugby?
2. Quarter Finals - which four are getting through?
3. Player Depth analysis - which loose forwards are we taking into the England series?
4. What caught our eye about the Sevens performances?
5. What caught our eyes? Outlandish predictions and hottakes.

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The battle of the Creightons looms this weekend! 

Nick W and Natho are back on to chat about the upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, plus dive into the news of the re-signing of Max Jorgensen to Australian rugby and Hoops set to finally debut in Sevens rugby!

WARNING: Swear to god, if you pull us up for our language...

Episode Code: 5.8

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We lost a game in New Zealand again but it's ok - it was a moral victory and it doesn't really count.

Who cares about New Zealand anyway? We're looking at France. Here we come babyyy and along for the ride are Nick, Nick, and Natho. Jump into this pod to hear us discuss:

• The game (that didn't exist/doesn't matter)
• The likely squad EJ will pick for the World Cup
• Other World Cup warm up games and why our pool is suddenly looking competitive.

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Well, there's only two left. Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR's very own Yowie in (most likely) our final pod of the year to preview the Rugby World Cup Grand Final, including:

• Thoughts on the Finals series
• Reviewing the semis
• Who do will think will lift Bill this weekend?
• What next for Aussie fans?

WARNING: A couple of shits and fucks are said lol sorry

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Yep, we're dropping another podcast on unsuspecting listeners in the description, and this one is all about year end lists.

In line with all the other rugby pods, Nick H, Nick W and Natho sit down to talk about their standout players from Super Rugby Pacific. But once we saw Stephen Jones' mental Dream XV, we decided to go the other way and create a Nightmare XV designed to annoy EVERYONE as much as possible. 

WARNING: Strong coarse language

• Stephen Jones' "Dream XV": https://twitter.com/TimesSport/status/1665052707076423681
• Our Nightmare XV: https://greenandgoldrugby.com/the-dropped-kick-off-87-the-nightmare-xv/

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The international season is upon us! Nick W, Nick H and Jacko come together to chat the Wallabies squad, Australia A, the Junior Wallabies, and all the other blooming games that are happening this weekend. 

WARNING: mild s**t or f**k every now and then. 

The Hot Topics

1. The squad - what do we like? And what are our concerns?
2. Where will the England match be won and lost?
3. Australia A and the Junior Wallabies - what are our thoughts for their first matches?
4. What is one other international match you're looking forward to this weekend?
5. Hot-takes and sweeping statements time (+predictions)

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Think the name is unhinged? Wait until we start talking!

The two Nicks and Nathan are back to review a pivotal upcoming round in Super Rugby Pacific, plus discuss the Grand Final of Super Rugby Women's.

WARNING: Coarse language and adult themes.

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It's World Cup week... finally! With travel logistics out of the way, big important man Nathan Williamson speaks from on Lyon as he is joined by less important Nick H and Nick W to lay down the ultimate predictions for the World Cup, including:

• Our final thoughts on the Wallabies vs. France
• The pool placements across the whole competition
• Our finals predictors
• ...and how cruel it is we've been denied the first three-way red card! 

Tune in! Let us know what you think.

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Happy Christmas everyone. We're signing off 2023 with a full length remix of our (now defunct) intro music, complete with a guest feature from the one and only Eddie Jones, a man who definitely finished 2023 in a happier and more satisfied place.

WARNING: no swear words at all. The kids can listen to this one, wherever and whenever. Put it on for their graduation. Put it on for mood music. Do what you gotta do!

Music Credit: Upbeat Funk

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After a will-they won't-they saga all season, the Waratahs have decided to let Darren Coleman go. The boys are here to discuss all in this FLASH pod!

• But was it a good decision?
• Why do the Waratahs seem to change but get no better?
• How come the state with the biggest population and the most rugby players in Oz is perpetually disappointing, like pesto pasta writ large and in an out-of-form Super Rugby form?

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Super Rugby Pacific has come to an end, with the Crusaders winning their 306th title again. Yawn. Nick W, Nick H and Natho jump on their final pod before we dive into the international season and World Cup, where we talk:

• The Wallabies RWC squad
• Junior Wallabies
• Wallaroos Pacific Four Series
• Super Rugby Pacific wrap up
• Should we have a Super Rugby draft?

Couple of swears here and there.

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EMERGENCY BROADCAST!

Nick W and Natho come off their holidays to talk about the latest in Aussie rugby, cause absolutely nothing at all has happened. Definitely nothing. Among the nothingness includes:

• Hamish leaving
• Eddie leaving
• what the hell does our game look like
• what stupid shit will happen in the next three weeks. 

WARNING: Swearing. Ya get it. 

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Ahh well, at least it was close. The two Nicks come together on their lunch break to discuss the Wallabies loss to England, the situation going on in NZ, our squad for the Pumas tour, and more.

THE RANDOM GENERATED TOPICS

• Underperformer of the Wallabies?
• Should Rennie be under more pressure? Why isn't he?
• If NZ sacked Foster would they be RWC contenders?
• Biggest loser of all the series?
• Did the Wallabies fall into Cheikaball this series?
• Overperformer of the Wallabies?
• Should we take pleasure in NZ's struggle or are we in the same boat?
• Take outs from the squad?

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The Wallabies winning streak ended at Murrayfield, but is all lost? Nick, Natho, Dylan and Jack come together to chew the fat on the Wallabies loss to Scotland, and what could be done for the clash against the old enemy. 

WARNING: coarse language

The Hot Topics:

1. Thoughts on the game?
2. What are the issues for the Wallabies?
3. What changes should we provide for England?
4. What else stood out for us this weekend?

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Nick W flies solo this week as we return to our traditional interview format. This week, he sits down with Matt Durrant (aka. GoldDiggerRugby) to talk about his brand new doco: Gold Digger: The Search For Australian Rugby!

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The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC!

This is the 2nd of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Nolli Waterman.

Listen to our other pods with Brian O'Driscoll and Bryan Habana below:
Brian O'Driscoll - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-brian-odriscoll-hsbc-hong-sevens 
Bryan Habana - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-bryan-habana-hsbc-hong-kong-sevens 

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The opening weekend of #RWC2023 is done and dusted, so who better to bring on than #HossOnThePod!

Nick W, Natho and the new head of GAGR Hoss sit down to chat all the international and non-Wallabies results across the weekend of rugby, including:

• Favourite moments from the weekend
• Who we think are favourites 
• Our single biggest WTF moments
• preview next weekend

WARNING: it's #HossOnThePod. If you don't expect a bunch of shits and fucks that's on you at this point. 

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The Rugby Championship kicked off this weekend, so the two Nicks and Natho sit down to talk the Wallabies win in Argentina, the Springboks-All Blacks match, the Aussie Sevens at the Commonwealth Games, and cromiting. 

No questions this time, it's as raw as Nick W's strange mic peaks.

WARNING: occasional swear word or three

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The RFU has introduced new laws to the community game in England, lowering the tackle height to waist height effective from next season.

With long overdue expertise, in the form of Rugby AU National Community Match Officials Manager Graham Cooper, in this pod we discuss:

• How referees would hope to deal with this law change
• Whether a similar change is happening in Australia
• How Rugby AU is using VR technology to train the next generation of refs

Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

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You asked for it. The Wallabies season comes to an end with a thriller in Cardiff. Nick and Natho jump on to dissect the final game of the year, and, bowing to public pressure, are joined by the one and and only Hoss! #TheHossiesAwards

WARNING: moderate coarse language and other stuff. We take no responsibility for Hoss’ mouth cause you asked for it.

The Hot Topics

1. Thoughts on the Wales-Wallabies game.
2. Who was the standout player of this tour?
3. Examination of the refereeing: is the current enforcement of the rules working?
4. What do we rate Rennie’s first year out of 10?
5. What is one thing the Wallabies need to work on going in 2022?
6. Other standout moments of the weekend.
7. The Hossies Awards

The Hossies:

1. ‘Consider a Career Change Award’ or ‘The Scott Johnno’ Award – an award for underachievement or not understanding exactly what it is that person brings to the table
2. Ponderosa Encouragement Award’ – an award for a player on the rise or early in their career and showing promise
3. ‘Little Joe Award’ for that player who has Hoss like traits – whatever that may be (Little Joe was Hoss’s smaller brother on the show)
4. ‘The Jaco Johan award for Referring Excellence’ – does exactly what it says on the tin
5. The ‘Fat’s Where It’s At Award’ – an award for the big boppers showing their wears

#TheHossies

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Our final Super Rugby special is here, and it's a good one! Nick W flies solo this week and welcomes back to the pod NSW Waratahs Head Coach Darren Coleman. They discuss: 

• His vision and identity for the Tahs
• His learnings from the first half of #SuperRugbyPacific
• The Highlanders win and his goals for the remainder of the year
• Preview the upcoming Reds clash

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The Dropped Kick-Off returns for another week, and this time we're joined by a Pirate, an Owl and a Brumby in Jack Debreczeni!

Nick and Josh sit down to chew the fat with Jack on the Canes victory, learnings from big losses, working with the wider squad, how crucial a clear club identity is, the Lord's favourite beer, and more. 

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Well, that's how to start a year! Nick and Natho are on deck off the back of the huge news that Eddie Jones has replaced Dave Rennie as coach of the Wallabies.

Welcome to 2023, he's gonna be a bumpy ride!

WARNING: Occasional swear word

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A Dropped Kick-Off favourite returns for his yearly appearance on the show, as Nick W and Natho chat with the Wests very own Graham Cooper on the state of all things with the whistle in 2024.

Among their chat includes:

• The new tackle laws
• The Whistleblowers documentary
• RWC2023 and the fallout online

WARNING: the language be coarsing sometimes. We're an after dark pod, it would be weird if we didn't swear. 

Episode Code: 5.3

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Lunchtime recording times, what luxury!

Nick W and Natho go rapid fire as the Wallabies announce their squad for the upcoming match against Los Pumas in La Plata, and give their preview as Joe Schmidt's men look to snap an eight match losing streak.

They also discuss the latest news around David Nucifora's departure from Aussie rugby. 

WARNING: Barely any swearing here. Sorry folks, feels out of character. 

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Dust off the boots, because The Dropped Kick-Off is back in 2022. This week, Nick, Natho and Jack sit down to talk about their rugby resolutions we’d like to see for Australian rugby this year!

The Hot Resolutions

• Jack: wants three Australian sides to make the Top 8 of Super Rugby Pacific
• Nathan: wants a Waratahs side to be hopeful and end up with wins (plural)
• Nick: wants an NRC or equivalent competition announced/confirmed to bridge the gap between club and Super Rugby
• Dylan: wants our World Cup 23 all but confirmed
• Nick: wants the Wallabies to end the year with a positive record
• Jack: wants the Wallaroos to win the World Cup

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Yep, this is A world exclusive! Podcast host Nick W sits down with Rugby royalty In Wallabies Head Coach, Eddie Jones, ahead of his World Cup squad announcement Amongst Loads of squad surprises, they discuss:

• Feelings of coming back to Australia
• Overall Outlook on the Super Rugby sides
• why he's looking to pinch more from League than just players
• opinions on the new refereeing, the All Blacks and Springboks
• and much more*

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You're getting a few specials from The Dropped Kick-Off boys this week!

Before we dive into the Wallabies-Georgia result, Natho takes over hosting duties this week to preview Paris 2024's Olympic Sevens, and Australia's chances of bringing home gold, joined by RugbyPass' own Finn Morton. 

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When you've been knocked down and out, what do you do? You pick yourself up.

On Australian rugby's darkest day, Nick W and Natho come together to discuss the Wallabies loss to Wales and forthcoming departure from the World Cup. 

We are joined by GAGR legend and writer of the Chewsday Chew, Nutta, for an impassioned call to arms in this moment, right here. This one is for the long suffering Aussie rugby fan.

WARNING: we swear a bit. We've earnt it. 

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back to talk Super Rugby Pacific and the Super W, and this week we’re bringing the cavalry. Nick W hosts Nick H, Natho, Jack and Dylan for a chat on the last two rounds, with a D&M from Dylan on where to next for the Rebels.

WARNING: Coarse language

The Hot Topics

1. Thoughts on the last fortnight?
2. Do we think we’ll go better against the Kiwis this year?
3. Are the Fijiana favourites to win the Super W?
4. Predictions for the weekend

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It's a new season upon us! For the Wallabies, it couldn't have started worse. Nick H, Nick W and Natho sit down to dissect the first test of the Eddie era, including:

• What went wrong against South Africa
• What next for Argentina
• The Junior Wallabies
• The Wallaroos and the Pacific Four
• The Telegraph World Cup Predictor

WARNING: coarse language

The Telegraph Rugby World Cup Predictor: LINK HERE

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Our (delayed) Super Rugby Women's podcast is here. Nick W and Nathan jump in to review round one, see where all teams are at, and give their predictions for this upcoming weekend! 

WARNING: barely any swearing. Sorry guys

Episode Code: 5.7

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The international season is back, and with it a new season of the Dropped Kick-Off!

Like the corridors of RA, the Queenslanders are everywhere!

Nick W and Natho welcome a new addition to the team, our Queensland correspondent, Andrew Handyside to the line up to discuss the Wallabies first match under Joe Schmidt, plus the Wallaroos and a tonne more.

WARNING: coarse language and adult themes. It's three boys in a pod, what do you expect?

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The Brumbies are set to begin their run home against the Hurricanes this weekend. Nick W sits down this week with the Lord himself, Laurie Fisher. They discuss:

• How overhauling training generated success
• The importance of club identity
• Where the Brumbies can still improve
• Why the Bucket Hat is the best hat

*NOTE: this was recorded just before Laurie announced his retirement from fulltime coaching at the end of the 2023 season. Read more about that here: https://www.rugby.com.au/news/brumbies-icon-fisher-to-retire-from-fulltime-coaching-2023423 

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The Reds have had a chaotic year so far, culminating in the news that Brad Thorn will be stepping down after six years at the helm. Nick H and Nick W welcome original GAGR host RugbyReg to talk all things in the Sunshine State, including:

• Brad Thorn's tenure as coach
• The Reds squad and coaching
• Who he'd like to see take on the Head Coach role
• Will the GAGR Show return.

WARNING: a few swearwords

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Super Rugby preseason is over! 

Nathan and Nick W come together to talk about the Wallabies documentary, and preview the games the best way we know how: using Super Rugby's dodgy tipping % predictions! 

WARNING: There is a bit of swearing. We're the self-appointed after-dark podcast of The Roar and Rugby.com.au. 

Episode Code: 5.2

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Nick W calls up Nath who's deep in rugby coverage in NZ to talk the first two Wallaroos games of the Rugby World Cup, the Australia A series and the Wallabies spring tour squad announcement!

WARNING: Occasional naughty word

The Hot Topics

• The Wallaroos opening matches and #RWC2021
• Predictions for the last pool games  (#AUSvWAL)
• The Australia A Series
• Wallabies Spring Tour squad announcement

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Forget grassroots, forget the Shute Shield, even forget Eddie Jones. There's a NEW rugby messiah in town and his name is Tolu Latu. And in two years Tolu will bringing along his friend Joseph Sua'ali'i, who really good and has scored a couple of tries.

In this pod we'll talk about:

• That price tag of $1.6m
• What he'll bring to the game
• Whether he's worth it, and
• Which NRL figure resembles what Star Wars character and why it's Gus Gould and the Emperor

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back once again to talk the latest topics in Australian rugby. This week the two Nicks, Natho and Jack consult Wikipedia and chat World Cup 2027/29, the latest on Super W and Super Rugby Pacific, new tour announcements for the Wallabies and Wallaroos, Cronny joining the Force and more.

The Hot Topics

1. What is the latest news happening on planet rugby right now?
2. The Super W: what are the key talking points and predictions for the weekend?
3. Super Rugby Pacific: who are the competition favourites?
4. Predictions for the weekend
5. World Cup 2027 and 2029: what are we most excited for?

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It’s a tour hour marathon this week. With Super Rugby Pacific having a bumper round, Wallabies fixtures announced and the Wallaroos kicking off their World Cup preparations, Nick, Jack and Natho sit down to talk a bit week in Australian Rugby.

The Hot Topics

1. What stood out in that round of Super Rugby Pacific?
2. The Sevens Win – What are our the talking points from Langford?
3. What are our thoughts on the Wallabies and Wallaroos fixtures?
4. Player Depth Analysis – Locks
5. Q&A
   1. CudmoreJock – How do we crack down on the increase in players staying down to get tmo/foul play review? It might be hyperbole but I reckon they’ve increased lots since French player did it in Brisbane last year. Obvious one from this weekend was J. Barrett. Do we look at sin bin or something?
   2. Saint Drogo – Re test locations- It is great to take the game to new markets but should “traditional” rugby locations be preferenced to try to get back fans whose support has lapsed? I think it would be easier to get back a former fan then get a new one.
   3. Jamiesportstwit – Should Brumbies fans launch a #scrumstraightAidan campaign this week after what we’ve seen from the Chiefs recently?
   4. Hick Nartman – Is Mahe Vailanu the second coming of TPN?
6. Predictions for the weekend.

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This podcast is... something else. Braving through shoddy internet, shoddy mics, lightening storms and terrible Bledisloe performances, Nick W, Nick H and Natho somehow produced a Q&A podcast. Maybe it was a sign to not talk about the Wallabies performance?

WARNING: Naughty words in the pod

Q&A:

1. Ian Foster - lol crying face x5

2. Fox Sports Writer - When can we talk about Davie Rennie getting the sack?

3. Vuli Sunavalu - when is Vunavalu gonna get a start?

4. Nathan Williamson - I'm over to NZ to cover the Womens World Cup

5. Wick Nasiliev - but what about the NRC

Michael Sheen Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fpV0OFC0vc

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The Wallabies might be out, but the fun doesn't stop there. Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR writer Happyman to review the last round of the #RWC2023 pool stages, preview the 2023 Quarter Finals, plus chat a little closer to home with news of centralisation afoot, and the first of a new series of 'Eddie Watch', where we discuss what the hell is happening with Eddie now.

WARNING: We're all angry atm, just let the boys swear. 

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The Dropped Kick-Off returns to talk the latest news from the Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and more.  With the Boks looming this weekend, Nick, Nick and Natho talk squads, memes, marketing and the cattle.

The Hot Topics

1. What happened in Argentina?
2. What are our thoughts on the Boks fixture?
3. What's going on with the Wallaroos?
4. Aussie Sevens: what are we most excited for?
5. Predictions for the weekend.

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Dust off your dodgy internet and spicy hot takes, the Dropped Kick-Off is back for another year.

Nick W, Josh and Natho are joined by our Victorian rep Dylan Langes to chat the latest news, the Wallabies new coaching appointments, trials... and the whole situation unfolding at the Melbourne Rebels.

WARNING: couple of s&^%s and f@#%s cause stuff is depressing in Melbourne right now.

Key Topics:

• Joe Schmidt appointed as Wallabies coach
• The Melbourne Rebels up creek without a paddle

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Also, we're launching a new segment for the show this year, if you are in clubland we want to hear from you. Enough talking about 'grassroots', what does the grassroots think themselves?

Josh and Nick W will be leading 'Clubhouse Chat', where we get the low down from clubs on the state of the game, and what they need. 

Email us at thedroppedkickoff@gmail.com. 

Episode Code: 5.1

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back to talk Super Rugby, the Wallaroos and handing out more devilish hottakes. Nick H takes the wheel and hosts Jack and Natho, like U2 playing without Adam Clayton.

With the Rugby World Cups for 2027 and 2029 being announced today as well, consider it hype pod.

The Hot Topics:

1. What caught our eye during the Super Rugby?
2. What are our thoughts on the Wallaroos performances?
3. The announcements of the Rugby World Cup?
4. What happened over the last week of Super Rugby?
5. What are our thoughts on the teams for this weekend?
6. Outlandish predictions and hottakes.

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With Jacko struck down by illness and Nick W on safari, Nick H and Natho take the wheel to talk about the Super Rugby Pacific final, the latest tiff between Hamish McLennan and New Zealand, and we dive into our thoughts on the centres and back three for the Wallabies against England.

As Hartman quotes directly, he's a weird one. You've been warned.

WARNING: an occasional F-Bomb is dropped here and there.

The Hot Topics:

1. Thoughts on the final of the Super Rugby Pacific
2. Hamish McLennan and New Zealand: what's going on?
3. Who are our picks for the centres and back three for the Wallabies?

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Dropped Kick-Off cracks the century! Nick, Natho and Kiwi Aussie Rugby Lover chat the make up of other teams in Rugby World Cup 2023, with a special focus on where the hell the All Blacks sit right now.

WARNING: a few naughty words. 

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Nick and Natho reconvene to talk about one of the most tumultuous periods in Australian rugby in recent times, touching on the highs of the Rugby World Cup and winning the Hong Kong Sevens, to the lows of the Wallabies tour and their first loss to Italy. Comes with a preview of tomorrow's game against Ireland.

WARNING: Contains a lot of swears.

THE HOT TOPICS

1. The success of the Rugby World Cup
2. The Hong Kong Sevens win
3. Wallabies vs Italy - what happened?
4. Some of the worst Twitter hottakes we've seen
5. Preview vs. Ireland and thoughts on the squad

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Super Rugby is underway, with several Aussie sides coming out the other side of Super Round in a promising position.

Nick H, Natho, Nick W and Josh sit down to chat about the opening fortnight, including:

• The performance of the Aussie Rugby sides in the opening rounds
• Whether the concept of Super Round is working
• Who is on Eddie's radar
• Latest transfers, sanctions and Wallabies coach appointments

Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

WARNING: couple of naughty words and naughty sexual innuendos included.

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The July Internationals comes to a close, as the Wallabies start the Joe Schmidt-era with three on the trot.

Nick W, Natho and Andy come together to review the final weekend of the mid-year tests, discuss what worked... and more importantly, where we ACTUALLY sit going into the Rugby Championship.

WARNING: Oops, we swore again. We're doing everything we can to stop us. 

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There's been a lot of news this week, so you get another podcast!

The two Nicks come together to chat the Wallabies squad and Super Rugby Pacific in a short and sweet summary of other Australian rugby news.

*It got away from us and wasn't actually short and sweet.

Super W Thoughts (we'll go into more detail in our next episode):

• All roads lead to Fiji vs the Waratahs right now. Both sides are guaranteed a finals position, with the winner likely being the favourite for the comp. 
• Rebels and Force could be lined up to grab their first since 2020 and 2019 respectfully in the next few weeks. Force are a good shot against the Brumbies, while the Rebels are more of an outsider against the Reds, however I wouldn't rule them out. Round 6 seems them clash against each other, so anything could happen.

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Looking for a tonic for the troubles of Super Rugby Pacific? Look no further than this current season of Super W! Nick and Natho come together to chat: 

• The progression of the teams
• Potential Wallaroos bolters
• Games we're excited to see in Rds. 4-5
• How we stack up against Super Rugby Aupiki

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After one of the best weekends of rugby we witnessed in a long time, only one game of Super W remains for 2023. Nick W and Natho come together to talk about the end of a breakout season for the comp, including:

• What games stood out in Rds. 4-5
• The semi-finals at Concord Oval
• The record crowd for England vs. France
• Grand Final Preview – Reds vs. Drua

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The Wallabies have a massive Fiji-shaped challenge in front of them this weekend, in a critical match of their 2023 Rugby World Cup Campaign. Nick W and Natho are joined by GAGR El Presidente Hoss to discuss where the Wallabies sit, including:

• Their performance against Georgia
• What should they change for #AUSvFIJ
• Where the game will be won and lost
• Predictions

WARNING: it's #HossOnThePod. Enter at your own risk. 

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It's almost finals time, which means we will talk about the teams that almost might get into the finals.

On this episode of the Dropped Kick-Off we discuss:

• The Aussie teams over the past two weeks
• What's ahead for the next round
• The permutations of that final round vis a vis the playoffs
• The Junior Wallabies

Tune in! This is a good one

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The axe has finally fallen on the Melbourne Rebels, with Rugby Australia officially announcing their club will not participate in Super Rugby Pacific after 2025.

The Two Nicks, Natho and Dylan sit down to answer key questions from today's events:

• What exactly happened?
• What happens from here?
• What will be the impact on Victorian Rugby?
• Is this the end for the Melbourne Rebels, and what are their options?

WARNING: few swear words. Some boys just lost their club, it's understandable. 

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Eddie Jones is set to announce a Wallabies squad on Sunday, a squad that will be a preview of what potentially could be his World Cup squad. Or not. But it's ok because we have to preview Eddie Jones' preview so that when the squad comes out on Sunday two days after this podcast you'll feel a little more informed to give you and your friends your own preview of Eddie Jones' preview World Cup squad.

In this pod we discuss:

• How last weekend fared for the Aussie teams
• Whats doing with the Tahs and Reds
• Who will win on the weekend and why it'll probably not be the Aussie teams
• And, of course, the Wallabies squad

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Yes, your increasingly occasional podcast is back! This week, Nick and Natho sit down to mull over the first fortnight of Super Rugby Pacific, preview the Super W, talk third tier (yet again), and more!

WARNING: Occasional coarse language and other shenanigans.

Wayne Smith’s SMH Article: Read here.

Nick’s Twitter Rant: Read Here

Super W on 9Go: https://tvguide.9now.com.au/program/super-w/371263/

The Hot Topics

• Super Rugby Pacific: Who has impressed and who hasn’t?
• Horan v Cheika: is there any argument to the Wallabies bolters?
• What is our preview for Super W?
• What are our thoughts on the rumoured club comp as a third tier?
• Predictions for this weekend

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back with our first interview of the year!

This week, the two Nicks sit down with Paul Tait to discuss Los Pumas, the struggles Argentine rugby has had over the last few years, what Michael Cheika can bring to the team, Americas Rugby in general and more.

NOTE: we encountered some audio issues with Paul, so the sound quality is occasionally variable. 

Paul Tait: AmericasOval on Twitter

Paul Tait on Americas Rugby News

Paul Tait has been covering the sport in South America since 2007. He is a former player, coach, and referee, and an author on web and in print. He has published original works in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

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The Western Force are heading into 2023 with a new coaching team, a stack of new talent and big goals to create a new era and culture for the club.

Nick sits down with Forwards Assistant Coach, Jimmy Duffy to talk:

• His transition out of Irish Rugby and his first experience coaching in Australia
• Pre-season goals for the Force and their round one win vs Rebels
• Building a winning culture at the club
• Previewing their Super Round clash vs. the Reds and the 2023 season.

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As the sun sets on one rugby scribe's career, the sun rises on another, more important rugby scribe's career - yes that's right, Nick Wasiliev has a Big Job at a Big Media Company covering little ol rugby.

Everything else in this podcast is extraneous, but if you'd like to know we discuss:

• The Reds big win
• How the end of the season is looking for the rest of the teams
• The Wallaroos v Fijiana
• The sevens

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back to review the Wallabies loss to the Boks in Sydney and chat the upcoming Bledisloe Cup. This week, Nick and Natho are joined by Super Rugby and Women's Rugby World Cup referee Graham Cooper to discuss what's going on in the world of rugby officiating, how refs are approaching the game, and more!

The Hot Topics

• Wallabies-Springboks recap
• Referee/Laws discussion with Graham Cooper
• Bledisloe preview and squad announcement
• Wallaroos World Cup Preview
• Sevens World Cup Preview

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The Wallabies have won five on the trot for the first time since 2015! Nick W, Natho, Jack and Dylan return to chew the fat on the Wallabies win over Japan, our thoughts on the upcoming European tour, and our thoughts on the All Blacks demolition of the USA, and what it means for the game.

WARNING: coarse language

The Hot Topics:

1. Thoughts on the game? Positives from the Wallabies?
2. Looking forward to the Spring Tour, what match up are you most excited about?
3. Who would you add to the Wallabies squad?
4. Thoughts on AB v USA? Is there point to these games?

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The lads were planning a short and sharp pod, and then Marinos decided to resign! Nick H, Nick W and Natho come together to chat the latest in Aussie Rugby, including:

• Who should be the next CEO at RA
• Is Super Rugby Pacific working?
• Predictions for the next few weeks

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The Wallabies played one of the worst, most demotivating, lifesapping games on the weekend...but somehow almost won.

This week, come commiserate with us - and let us know what happy rugby memories you have.

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The Dropped Kick-Off returns, and this time we a debut!

Nick H, Natho and Josh Murphy, coach of the Bathurst Bulldogs Women's team jump on to talk the Wallabies win over the Springboks, the improved performance of the Wallaroos, our Sevens success, the Puma miracle in Christchurch, and more.

WARNING: occasional coarse language. Rugby chat is ok though. 

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The Wallabies World Cup pool games are over as they got the jump done against Portugal, winning 34-14. As we sweat on the result of the final match between the Flying Fijians and Os Lobos, Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR stalwart KARL (Kiwi Aussie Rugby Lover) to discuss the Portugal match, the potential outcomes from this coming weekend, and the ugly fallout that awaits Australian rugby upon the squad's return home. 

WARNING: we swear, as usual. At this point if you have an issue, it's clearly on you. 

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