The Roar Rugby Podcast

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 WasilievProducer: Nick

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 Harr

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 Ru

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 sid

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 p

The Waratahs are (FINALLY!) back in the winners' circle, all thanks to the sturdy boot of Will Harrison.The Roar's Christy Doran and Matt Toomua sit down with the man himself to talk about that clutch win over the Crusaders, his kicking process, his long journey back from injury, having to be roommates in the Hunter Valley, and more.Christy and Matt also discuss the results from Su

The reduced rounds continue into its second week, as eight sides battle once again to consolidate positions and gain leads. The Waratahs fight for their season in Sydney, the Reds look to get back on track and the Rebels aim to consolidate a finals position.The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper preview the upcoming round, give their picks, and talk about the ugly fallout from th

Moana Pasifika is a team building and looking to craft a proud identity in the islands. This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by Wallaby legend and Moana prop Sekope Kepu to discuss building a team from the ground up, discovering more of his roots, the anniversary of the Waratahs 2014 title, coming full circle with Counties Manukau and more.Christy and Matt also discu

The reduced rounds may be upon us, but Super Rugby Pacific is only heating up! The Waratah-Brumbies rivalry continues in Canberra, the Rebels look to continue their ladder climb with a win over the Drua and the Force look to break a ten-year drought against the Blues.The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev preview the upcoming round, give their picks, and talk about the latest n

The Melbourne Rebels this year are facing unique challenges, as the club fights to stay alive. This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by General Manager Nick Stiles to discuss being honest with players, the growth of the group despite the challenges, targeting victories, defeating the Waratahs and more. Christy and Matt also discuss the results from Super Rugby, partic