The Dropped Kick-Off

Dec 05 2024 100 ep. 54 mins 11
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The Dropped Kick-Off was started in 2018 by members of the Green and Gold Rugby news team. Featuring a rotating roster, we're seven blokes (sometimes more) from all round the country who chew the fat on all things Aussie rugby, sitting down with folks in the know, covering left-field and relevant topics around the game in Australia.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 141 - DKO Wrapped

Dec 05 2024 90 mins  
With the Wallabies done and dusted, the Dropped Kick-Off wraps up for it's final episode of 2024. Nick H, Nick W, Dylan and Andy come together to review the year, the Ireland match, and look ahead for Joe Schmidt's Wallabies - it looks like some Lions are on the horizon. WARNING: alcohol was involved, strong words were said. Warning also includes if you are easily triggered by ment

The Dropped Kick-Off 140 - From the Other Side of the Pond w/ Paul Tait

Dec 01 2024 73 mins  
And just like that, the Autumn Series is done for 2024! Before the Dropped Kick-Off signs off for 2024, Nick W and Natho sit down for an outside perspective on the Autumn Series, the Wallabies and Lions tour, and the state of rugby in general - welcoming back the one and only Paul Tait. Americas Rugby News: https://www.americasrugbynews.com/ Paul Tait on Twitter: https://x.com/Amer

The Dropped Kick-Off 139 - Metaphorical Hostage

Nov 27 2024 69 mins  
To quote Nick Hartman last night, it was good while it lasted. The Grand Slam dream might be over, but the Wallabies can still finish 2024 with a flourish in Ireland. The two Nicks and Natho return to chew the fat on the loss to Scotland, and ask how this Autumn tour makes them feel about the Lions next year. WARNING: don't listen to this podcast if swear words or bad South African

The Dropped Kick-Off 138 - Running on Caffeine w/ Jonathan Drennan

Nov 20 2024 63 mins  
The Wallabies Grand Slam is still alive - but the biggest challenges loom ahead. Nick W and Nathan come together to chew the fat on the final fortnight of the Autumn Series - and are joined by a special guest, the Sydney Morning Herald's Jonathan Drennan. WARNING: mild coarse language, and plenty of chat as to which journo would back you up in a pub fight. See omnystudio.com/listen

The Dropped Kick-Off 137 - Twickitau

Nov 14 2024 86 mins  
The Grand Slam is still alive, and a statement has been made at Twickenham.The Two Nicks and Natho return to discuss the last week of rugby, including the Wallabies win against England, previewing Wales, and who is the most annoying personality in rugby. WARNING: strong naughty words cause we're happy boys cause our team won. Sue us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat

The Dropped Kick-Off 136 - Yer a Wallaby, Harry!

Oct 23 2024 67 mins  
Turns out there has actually been a lot of activity going on in the Aussie rugby world. Nick W and Natho dust of the mics and start things up again as the Wallabies and Australia XV announce their squads for the Spring Tour. They also review the Wallaroos claiming the WXV2 trophy, their World Cup draw, Super Rugby U16s and U19s, Australia U18s' clean sweep in NZ, the Next Gen Seven

The Dropped Kick-Off 135 - Small Kangaroos vs. Chinese Gooseberries

Oct 02 2024 48 mins  
Another year, another loss to New Zealand in New Zealand. Before the pod heads on a short break, Nick W and Josh dissect the Wallabies performance in the Rugby Championship and look ahead to the Spring Tour, examine the Wallaroos WXV 2 campaign, and discuss the removal of the Melbourne Rebels Women's side from Super Rugby Women's. WARNING: Passionate rugby fans with foul mouths her

The Dropped Kick-Off 134 - Bledisloe II & WXV 2 Preview

Sep 25 2024 32 mins  
The Wallabies play their final match of the Rugby Championship, while the Wallaroos prepare to kick off their WXV 2 campaign in South Africa. The two Nicks take their lunchbreaks to discuss the Wallabies squad for Wellington and Bledisloe II, before Nick W flies solo to discuss the Wallaroos. WARNING: a few naught words. We're very naughty boys! See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

The Dropped Kick-Off 133 - They're Nervous, We're Calm

Sep 22 2024 71 mins  
The Bledisloe Cup is back in New Zealand for another year - but is all lost after a thrilling performance in Sydney. Nick H, Nick W and Natho come together to review Bledisloe I, the highlights and lowlights of the result, and look ahead to Wellington. Are Australia on the brink of turning a corner under Joe Schmidt? WARNING: We're all very reasonable people who don't swear and eng

The Dropped Kick-Off 132 - We've Lost the Plot / Bernard Foley's New Groove

Sep 17 2024 78 mins  
Where the hell do we even begin? After a week off to lick our wounds after the Wallabies capitulation in La Plata, Nick W, Nick H and Nath discuss the fallout from Los Pumas, the Wallaroos Belfast loss, Bernard Foley's new look, and look ahead as best we can to the Bledisloe. Until, that is, we go off the rails. WARNING: coarse language, adult themes and general all around stupidit