The Roar Rugby Podcast

Matt Toomua got the call-up to the Wallabies! It's official! Where will he be playing exactly? Listen to the pod to find out! Matt is joined by Christy Doran (in transit back from London), to discuss the results from the Quarter-Finals, the final match of the Melbourne Rebels, and what the Brumbies need to do to taste victory at Eden Park and snap a 17 game finals losing streak for Australian sides in New Zealand. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Producer: Nick Wasiliev

And then, there were eight.The Roar's Nick Wasiliev and Tony Harper discuss the first week of finals in Super Rugby Pacific, and give their picks as to who will go through to semis - as well as discussing what future models of finals might look like with changes afoot in the competition. Hosts: Nick Wasiliev & Tony HarperProducer: Nick Wasiliev

So, who has been the STANDOUT players of the 2024 Super Rugby season?Christy Doran and Matt Toomua take a break from roasting coffee beans to chat about who they think would make their season XV for Super Rugby Pacific - plus discuss the latest news out of Melbourne, the Aussie Sevens win in Madrid, and Joe Schmidt's first squad as Wallaby coach.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Producer: Nick Wasiliev

What a weekend of rugby that looms ahead - and that was even before the news that dropped this morning.The Roar's Nick Wasiliev and Tony Harper jump on for this special rapid-fire edition of the podcast, giving their picks for the upcoming weekend, and provide the latest updates on the incredible news of the Melbourne Rebels axing from Super Rugby Pacific.Hosts: Nick Wasiliev & Tony HarperProducer: Nick Wasiliev

No guest this week - it's time to talk early Wallaby predictions!Christy Doran and Matt Toomua criss-cross timezones this week to discuss the penultimate round of Super Rugby Pacific, the incredible victory for Toulouse - and then finish off with their early predictions for what will be the make-up of the first Wallaby squad that will take the field against Wales - and who they think will be the bolters in Joe Schmidt's team.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Twenty years ago, the Brumbies made history winning their second Super Rugby title in an incredible grand final against the Crusaders.Hot off the anniversary celebrations, Owen Finegan joins the podcast to discuss that incredible victory, reconnecting with teammates, the Brumbies breaking a fifteen-year curse against the Crusaders and how the side looks going into the closing fortnight of the competition. Christy Doran and Matt Toomua also discuss the results from the weekend, the dismissal of Darren Coleman as Waratahs coach, the Wallaroos and Suliasi Vunivalu's red card in Fiji.The Kids Cancer Project: https://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/ Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Guest: Owen FineganProducer: Nick Wasiliev

The final three weeks of Super Rugby Pacific are upon us, with all teams still in the running for finals. However, results this weekend will change that. The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev come together to discuss the upcoming fixtures and give their picks, and discuss the Wallaroos test match against the USA.Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick WasilievProducer: Nick Wasiliev

Culture Round of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season saw big crowds and blockbuster games in New Zealand, monsoonal conditions in Sydney, and records shattered in Perth.This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by new Western Force recruit Kurtley Beale, discussing his journey back to the professional game, his side's massive victory over the Fijian Drua, his upcoming clash with the Waratahs, what he can still bring to Australian rugby, and more. Christy and Matt also discuss the results from the weekend, and touch on the new law changes introduced by World Rugby.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Guest: Kurtley BealeProducer: Nick Wasiliev