The Roar Rugby Podcast

Sep 30 2024 200 ep. 44 mins 77
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Rugby is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate!

Join our hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua as we chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game.

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Ep.123 - Looking back at the Rugby Championship, and forward to the Grand Slam tour

Sep 30 2024 45 mins  
The Wallabies' hopes of ending a 23-year drought in New Zealand ended in a ruthless second-half display from the All Blacks in Wellington, bringing a curtain down on the Rugby Championship.Ahead of taking a short break ahead of the Spring Tour, Christy Doran and Matt To'omua dissect the performance of the Wallabies, the Rugby Championship in 2024, look ahead to the Grand Slam tour

Instant Reaction: Kings of the curse as All Blacks clean sweep series to extend Wallaby hoodoo on Kiwi soil

Sep 28 2024 30 mins  
The Wallabies' drought in New Zealand continues, as the All Blacks ran out 33-13 winners in Wellington to clean sweep the Bledisloe series and break the 'Capital Curse'.The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper given their instant reaction to the match - and ask where to for Joe Schmidt's men with a Grand Slam Spring Tour looming. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony HarperProducer: Nick

Ep.122 - Rising from the ashes with Rugby Australia Chairman Daniel Herbert

Sep 23 2024 61 mins  
The Bledisloe Cup is staying in New Zealand for another year - but is Australia - finally - about to turn a corner?Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the thrilling clash in Sydney and look ahead to Wellington, and they are joined this week by Rugby Australia Chairman Daniel Herbert for a candid discussion on the future direction of the game, the challenges and opportunities Rug

Instant Reaction: rollercoaster of emotions as All Blacks survive Wallabies fightback to retain Bledisloe

Sep 21 2024 25 mins  
How the heck do you process THAT result?The All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe Cup, but they survived a fast-finishing Wallabies in a thriller in Homebush. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper dive into the rollercoaster match, the highs and lows for the Wallabies, what's next in Wellington, and ask: is this a genuine step forward?Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony HarperProdu

Ep.121 - Bledisloe rivalries and tough pills to swallow with Sir Steve Hansen

Sep 16 2024 68 mins  
It's Bledisloe Cup week! The biggest week of the year in the Aussie rugby calendar sees Christy Doran and Matt To'omua sit down with one of the greats of the game, former All Black coach and World Cup winner, Sir Steve Hansen. They discuss the challenges the game faces in the Southern Hemisphere, what the Bledisloe Cup means, making sure you are not THE coach who loses the Cup to A

Ep.120 - Moving the goalposts with Wallaroos Head Coach Jo Yapp

Sep 11 2024 23 mins  
The Wallaroos are set to kick off their largest tour in their history outside of a World Cup this weekend, taking on Ireland in Belfast.Christy Doran sat down for a special interview with Wallaroos Head Coach Jo Yapp prior to their departure, discussing settling into Australian life, how the growth of the women's game compares to the UK, the growth of the squad and program in 2024,

Ep.119 - The future of World Rugby with Dr. Brett Robinson

Sep 09 2024 58 mins  
Wallabies fans take a breath for a week - and it is much needed, following a record-breaking loss in Argentina.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua come together to discuss what on earth happened in Santa Fe and how it feeds back to issues with the game back home - and they are joined by former Wallaby Dr Brett Robinson, who is vying to become the most powerful man in World Rugby later t

Instant Reaction: Wallabies cop RECORD hiding by Los Pumas in Santa Fe

Sep 07 2024 28 mins  
Where on earth do the Wallabies go from here?! Joe Schmidt's men have copped a 67-27 loss to Los Pumas in Santa Fe, the most number of points EVER CONCEDED by a Wallabies side. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper give their immediate thoughts on the historic loss - and where to go from here with the All Blacks looming in two weeks. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony HarperProduce

Ep.118 - Pumas, fresh starts and the future of Aussie rugby - with Michael Cheika

Sep 02 2024 70 mins  
The Wallabies stole victory in a thrilling encounter in La Plata - but can they repeat the effort when they face a resurgent Argentina in Santa Fe?Christy Doran and Matt To'omua are joined this week by the man who likely knows both teams more than any other - former Wallabies and Los Pumas coach, Michael Cheika. They discuss his journey back to Leicester Tigers, the emotions around

Instant Reaction: All heart-a in La Plata as Wallabies end losing streak against Los Pumas

Aug 31 2024 22 mins  
It was a fairytale finish in greasy conditions in La Plata as the Wallabies got back to winning ways against Argentina - breaking an eight-match losing streak in the Rugby Championship.Christy Doran and Tony Harper dissect the result, the positives and work ons, what it means in the development of the Wallabies, and where to next Joe Schmidt's side as a follow-up in Santa Fe awaits