The Roar Rugby Podcast

Former Wallabies forward Ben Mowen is an ACT Brumbies assistant coach who actually played his debut Test match for Australia in 2013 against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat with Ben about the Brumbies and also the Wallabies preparations for the Lions Tour - and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news including Ardie Savea winning the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year award.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaProducer: Matt Russell

The British & Irish Lions have named a 38-man team to head Down Under for their much-anticipated series, brimming with talent and including several players with Australian heritage.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the Wallabies' chances and Joe Schmidt's gameplan for the tour - and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaProducer: Matt Russell

Super Rugby Pacific could expand to the west coast of the United States of America, with high-level talks underway across several countries about the viability of including at least one new franchise.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat to New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson about that story, the state of rugby and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaProducer: Matt Russell

After a three-month selection process the Wallabies finally have a new coach - but there is a twist. Les Kiss will not take over until the middle of next season with Joe Schmidt staying around a little longer.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the Australian coaching appointment and preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaProducer: Matt Russell

Super Rugby Pacific continues to dish out quality match after match, with the Crusaders defeating the Blues at full time, the Tahs knocked off in Fiji, and the Force and Canes playing out a brutal draw in the West.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua review the latest action out of Australian rugby, and the latest news behind the scenes.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaProducer: Nick Wasiliev

The Aussie sides continue to perform, with the Waratahs and Brumbies pulling off big wins in the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the latest results, the Super Rugby Women's final, the latest financial news out of RA and more, and they are joined by NFL-bound Wallaby Jordan Petaia to discuss his journey.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaGuests: Jordan PetaiaProducer: Nick Wasiliev

We've hit the halfway point of Super Rugby Pacific - with all Australian sides in the hunt for finals, and several big surprises - not the least of which being the rise of Moana Pasifika.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat with Patrick Pellegrini on the Pacific side's growth - then give their first picks as to who will make the 2025 Wallabies squad.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaGuests: Patrick PellegriniProducer: Nick Wasiliev

All four of the Aussie sides sit in the top six of Super Rugby Pacific after six rounds.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the good signs in Australian rugby - and are joined by two guests, Sam Cordingley on the progression and growth of the Queensland Reds, and now French-representative Emmanuel Meafou following their Six Nations triumph.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaGuests: Sam Cordingley & Emmanuel MeafouProducer: Nick Wasiliev

The Crusaders appear back to their best after back-to-back wins at home, and a major reason has emerged in the effective utilisation of James O'Connor.The Roar Rugby Podcast favourite returns to chat with Christy Doran and Matt To'omua about life in Christchurch, observing the Reds from afar, Wallaby coach chat - and getting on Survivor.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaGuest: James O'ConnorProducer: Nick Wasiliev