The Roar Rugby Podcast

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 watching his two former sides play, and what he thinks needs to change in Aussie rugby.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaGuests: Michael CheikaProducer: Nick Wasiliev

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. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony HarperProducer: Nick Wasiliev

There are few parts of the world more passionate about their rugby than Argentina.The Wallabies head into hostile territory for the first time in 2024, as they prepare to try and break an eight-match losing streak in the Rugby Championship when they play Los Pumas. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the challenges ahead for Joe Schmidt's men - and revisit challenges closer to home when they are joined by the man tasked with transforming the Waratahs, NSW's new Director of Rugby, Simon Raiwalui.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaGuests: Simon RaiwaluiProducer: Nick Wasiliev

Are the Wallabies in dire straits?Certainly, their loss to the Boks highlights how far they have to climb. Christy Doran and Matt Toomua discuss where next for Joe Schmidt's men as they prepare to head to Argentina - and they dive back into the world of Sevens Rugby, as they are joined by Aussie Sevens Director of High Performance, Scott Bowen, to discuss the Olympics and future of the program.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt ToomuaGuests: Scott BowenProducer: Nick Wasiliev

The Wallabies leave Perth with a second loss to the Springboks - and a myriad of injury concerns as they cast their eyes to Argentina.Christy Doran and Tony Harper discuss the dogged clash Optus Stadium, and what positives can be taken for Joe Schmidt's men.Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony HarperProducer: Nick Wasiliev

Who was worse: the Wallabies, All Blacks, or Raygun? Ex-Wallaby Matt To'omua and Christy Doran discuss what went wrong for Joe Schmidt's men and what they must do to reverse the result against the Springboks in Perth in the second Rugby Championship fixture. Plus, former Waratahs coach Darren Coleman joins the pod to explain his next role and why he hasn't yet made peace with his exit from his dream Super Rugby franchise.

The Wallabies have lost their first Test of the Joe Schmidt era - soundly beaten by Rassie Erasmus's South Africa. Christy Doran and Tony Harper of The Roar are joined by Harry Jones to work out where it went wrong for the Wallabies.

Hosts Matt To'omua and Christy Doran preview the first Test of The Rugby Championship as Joe Schmidt's 3-0 record with the Wallabies goes on the line against Rassie Erasmus's World Champion Springboks in Brisbane. They also dive into the Waratahs new coaching structure, which includes ex-England man Mike Catt.

All eyes are on Paris this week as the Rugby Sevens takes centre stage - and France's victory has lead to the GOAT discussion around Antoine Dupont.Christy Doran is joined by special guest host Ryan Smith (Queensland Reds player and co-host of the Socks Up podcast) to discuss the Sevens and the Reds' recent tour to Tonga, before being joined by new Western Force recruit, Wallaby Brandon Paenga-Amosa.Socks Up with Ryan Smith and Matt Faessler: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/socks-up-with-ryan-smith-and-matt-faessler/id1673657652Hosts: Christy Doran & Ryan SmithGuests: Brandon Paenga-AmosaProducer: Nick Wasiliev