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Brumbies' Christchurch clinic, Tahs roll on as Force flounder in Round 2

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Giddy up nerds - these Brumbies are the real deal.

Who else is flying high after watching the ACT pile 50 points on the Crusaders in Christchurch to mark James Slipper's 200th with a 50-24 win?

Join Mitch and Lachie to dissect an incredible Round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific that saw the Brumbies and Waratahs keep their top-two ladder rankings while the Force slipped to the bottom after a tough loss to the Blues.

26-year hoodoos broken, more Jorgensen and Cale highlights - it's a juicy episode and Lachie's had a few cans before hitting record.

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Stop The Count! Brumbies and Waratahs lead Super Rugby after Round 1

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Super Rugby Round 1 is wrapped, the Ponies and Tahs are on top, and Max Jorgensen is rather good at rugby.

Join Mitch and Lachie to dissect a massive opening weekend that saw NSW end their four-game losing streak to Queensland with a thumping win while the Force flopped hard after teasing success all pre-season.

Charlie Cale's hot, so are the Highlanders and there's lots to like about Moana post-Ardie!

Plus, do we already know the next All Blacks coach? Probably not. We'll see. Maybe...

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Extra Time: Brumbies Media Day

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

For extra time this week, Lachie's been invited to chat with some of the stars of the ACT Brumbies

Billy Pollard

Allan Alaalatoa

Rob Valetini

Tom Wright

Cory Toole

Get into it!

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Which Aussie side will rise in 2026?

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific is less than a week away!

Mitch is up and about after the Tahs go 2-0 in trials, the Brums and Force have flipped the pre-season pecking order, and Lachie still has no idea who’ll wear the Reds #10

Join the lads for a thoroughly biased QLD-NSW preview, a more nuanced look at Force v ACT and a cursory glance across the ditch.

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Extra Time: Western Force Media Blitz

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

In our extra offering this week, Lachie sits down with some of the Western Force's key players from their 2026 squad.

Mac Grealy

Kurtley Beale

Nick Champion de Crespigny

Ben Donaldson

Tune In!

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Crown Princes of Preseason

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Super Rugby Pacific is less than two weeks away and we've already locked in a Force v Waratahs decider.

NSW fans - especially Mitch - are up and about after flogging the Reds at Ballymore while the Force faithful are already buying their finals tickets after pasting the Brumbies in Perth and going 2-0 in their trials.

Are Queensland already cooked? Did the Tahs look suspiciously polished? What's doing in Brumbyland? And are the Force finally the real deal?

There's also big signing news on both the player and coaching fronts plus a few sevens and international updates - join Mitch and Lachie to break it all down on the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast!

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Extra Time: Previewing Australia’s Super Rugby Pacific Squads

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Extra Time - Scrumbags’ new subscriber offering!

This week on Extra Time, Mitch and Lachie break down each of Australia’s Super Rugby Pacific squads and their draws to see who’s best placed in 2026!

The boys also offer their (somewhat) informed take on where each side will finish on the SRP ladder and the risers and fallers in the Aussie standings.

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Don't Talk About (Waratahs) Fight Club

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:16:48 GMT

League converts, training brawls and pre-season chaos - rugby's back and so are the Scrumbags!

2026 has started with a bang, leaving Mitch and Lachie scrambling to catch up on all the off-season summer madness.

Where does NRL powerhouse Angus Crichton fit into the Wallabies picture? How did the MCG miss out as a host venue for the 2027 RWC? And who's the rat inside Daceyville leaking to the media - including training cam footage?

The boys also talk injury news, a bit of Aussie french flair and ponder whether Joe Schmidt or Dave Rennie end up as the next All Blacks coach?

All that and more on the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast - your one-stop shop for everything Aussie rugby.

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Scrumbags 2026 Teaser

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:55:15 GMT

Welcome back to the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast!

Stay tuned as Mitch and Lachie prepare for the 2026 season ahead - this is just a little teaser to whet the appetite, remind you all rugby's back on the airwaves and get excited for Super Rugby Pacific, SVNS and more coming up!

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2025 Wrapped: Wallabies’ Worst Ever Season

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Grim tidings, beloved listeners.

It’s the final episode of the year and Mitch and Lachie welcome John Ferguson for a not-so fond farewell of 2025.

The boys unpack the Wallabies’ 10th loss from 15 Tests and pose the question: is rugby fun?

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Hello Darkness, My Old Friend

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Well that sucked meatballs.

Mitch and Lachie suffer through a fifth loss from the past six Wallabies games after Australia fumbled the bag against Italy - again.

Anyone else want to host next year?

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Pom Squad whack Wobblies + Italian PTSD

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Unpacking a 25-7 loss to the Poms is about as much fun as an ice pick lobotomy, which coincidentally is what Mitch and Lachie would've preferred to recording this episode.

However the boys have bravely soldiered on to pick through the Wallabies' limp remains from Twickenham, rehash the age-old flyhalf debate, and trade horror stories about another Italian Job against the Azzurri this weekend.

Will the overseas Aussies make their return in Udine? Might we see Carter Gordon back in Wallaby Gold? Tune in for all that and more on the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast.

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Return of the Scrumbags, Wallabies pip Japan + R360 rants

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT

It’s been a month of post-Bledisloe mourning but the Scrumbags are finally back(ish)!

Mitch returns from his South African adventure to find Lachie and the Wallabies still without a major trophy and fresh from a head-scratching 19-15 win over Japan.

Who’s our Test flyhalf? Do we have enough locks? Is Carlo Tizzano cursed after three no-tries in Tokyo?

Join the boys to make sense of a baffling month of Australia rugby, break down Wallabies v Japan + the latest R360 news, and ask where our 2026 women’s rugby calendar is at.

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Wallabies leading TRC, Super Rugby AUS kicks off + Roos bow out of World Cup

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:00:00 GMT

There’s more rugby than you can shake a stick at - but we’ve brought a third host back to try our best!

Ando returns to chat with Mitch and Lachie about all things Wallabies, Wallaroos and Super Rugby AUS.

Will James O’Connor and Will Skelton return for the Bledisloe Cup? What can the ‘Roos do to avoid another quarter final exit on home soil in 2029? And what did we make of Super Rugby AUS Round 1?

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PREVIEW: Wallabies set for sold-out Sydney, Wallaroos eye quarter final Cupset

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:00:00 GMT

TRC, World Cups AND Super Rugby?! We’re back baby!

It’s been a crazy few weeks but stars have aligned and the tech gremlins have been banished just in time for a Friday drop to catch up on all things Aussie Rugby.

Mitch and Lachie return to cast an eye over the opening three weeks of TRC and preview the upcoming games in Sydney and Wellington before throwing it forward to Australia’s quarter final knockout against Canada.

There’s also a brand new competition to look forward to as Super Rugby AUS kicks off - plenty to wrap your ears around!

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REVIEW: Injury-ravaged Wallabies fall short in Cape Town, Wallaroos’ record World Cup win

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Injury strikes Camp Wallaby and the Roo Crew gets off to a World Cup flyer!

Welcome back to Scrumbags - your one-stop shop for all things Aussie Rugby - and strap yourselves in for a double Test review with Mitch, Lachie and Ando.

The boys unpack the Wallabies 30-22 loss in Cape Town and who’ll donate an ACL to Tom Wright before breaking down that massive 73-0 Wallaroos win over Samoa and why their winning the 2025 World Cup is just a formality from here.

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REVIEW: Wallabies beat South Africa in Jo’burg (aka We May Never Lose Again!)

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

They’ve only gone and bloody done it!!

The lads have staved off gastro and facts to deliver a dispassionate and moderate assessment of events from Australia’s drought breaker in Jo’burg.

Also we’re less than a week out from the Wallaroos World Cup opener - how good is rugby!

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WRAPPED: Lions Series + TRC and RWC Squad Reviews

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMT

It’s our first Test-free weekend in decades (or feels like it anyway) so join Mitch and Lachie as they battle the post-Lions comedown.

There’s plenty to chew through insofar as a Lions Series Wrap and looking ahead to Australia’s TRC hopes in South Africa while our Wallaroos also get a deep dive with less than a fortnight before their RWC opener against Samoa!

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REVIEW: Wallabies don't take 'itshay' but must learn some hard truths | Wallabies v British and Irish Lions Test 3

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:51:56 GMT

The Wallabies scrap themselves out of a 3-nil series sweep with some big players producing some big moments, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows after losing the series.

It's been a phenomal Lions tour and thank you much to all the Lions fans that came Down Under and made this tour so special and full of voice and song,

OTR is joined by Lachie from Scrumbags to breakdown the key moments, key players, as well as some hard truths Wallabies supporters have to face ahead of the Rugby Championships.

The panel also goes through the Wallaroos World Cup squad and the All Blacks squad, which was also just announced.

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REVIEW: Lions Clinch Series In Dramatic Fashion | Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions Second Test

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:25:45 GMT

Despite leading for 79 minutes, the Wallabies suffered a heart breaking, last-minute defeat to the British and Irish Lions who clinched the test series in dramatic fashion in front of a sold out crowd at the MCG.

Join Mitch, Ando, and John Ferguson as they dissect the pivotal moments, including the controversial referee decision and the Wallabies' impressive first-half performance. Tune in for an in-depth analysis, player performances, and what this means for the future of Australian rugby.

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PREVIEW: Can Skelton & Valetini keep Australia’s Lions Series alive?

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:56:49 GMT

Australia’s Lions Series is on the line and the Wallabies haves welcomed back two of their biggest boppers!

Lachie joins John Ferguson from Off The Ruck to preview the all-important Second Test with team analysis of both Australia and the British & Irish Lions.

All this and more in the weeks episode!

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REVIEW: Clinical Lions Outmuscle Fast Finishing Wallabies | Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions First Test

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:23:50 GMT

The match we've all been waiting for the past 12 years is finally here, the first test between the Wallabies and the British and Irish Lions!

Mitch from Scrumbags and John from Off The Ruck breakdown all the action from Brisbane and answer:

Did this match live up to expectations?

Who impressed in the 27-19 loss to the Lions?

Will the Wallabies make changes for test 2?

All this and more in the weeks episode!

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PREVIEW: The Lions in the driver's seat for game one | Wallabies v British and Irish Lions Test 1

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:37:47 GMT

The moment we have all been waiting for, the Wallabies play their first Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 19 July.

OTR is joined by Scrumbags Pod member Lachie to break down what the two sides say about playstyles, tactics, and in whose favour some of the match-ups are favouring.

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AUNZ Disappoint Against Ruthless Lions | Wallabies 36 Man Sqaud Unpacked

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:03:17 GMT

This week Mitch is joined by guest rugby reporter, John Ferguson from 'Off The Ruck' Youtube channel, to discuss the AUNZ clash at Adelaide Oval. They also break down the Wallabies 36 man squad to face the British and Irish Lions before asking 'Is the media underplaying the significance of this series in Australia?'

All this and more in the weeks episode!

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REVIEW: Waratahs Claim Moral Victory Over Lions, Wallabies Sneak Past Fiji | Waratahs vs Lions | Wallabies vs Fiji

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:14:13 GMT

After two incredible matches over the weekend, Mitch has called in the big guns to celebrate this historic occasion. Mark 'Ando' Anderson is back on the pod with Off The Ruck Host John 'Fergo' Ferguson to chat all things Waratahs Lions and Wallabies Fiji.

Did the Waratahs claim a moral victory over the Lions?

Are the Wallabies primed to take down Andy Farrells men after a tough encounter with Fiji in Newcastle?

All this and more in this weeks pod!

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WALLABIES TEAM v FIJI | Potter, Suaalii, Gleeson all starting, no Skelton or Valetini

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The Wallabies and Joe Schmidt have announced their first team of 2025, as they prepare to take on Fiji in Newcastle on July 6.

Some surprise inclusions were made and some interesting combinations mean this Wallabies side has a lot to prove as they start their Test season for 2025.

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PREVIEW: NSW Waratahs v British and Irish Lions | Can The Tahs Measure Up?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:01:55 GMT

It's time for the NSW Waratahs to get their crack at the 2025 British and Irish Lions in front of a sold out Allianz Stadium in Sydney! Where can the Waratahs attack this proficient Lions outfit and how can they stop them scoring 50+? Tune in to find out!

Ahead of each game, we will give you a deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data that make the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!

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REVIEW: Lions smash Reds and put Wallabies on notice as injury list grows | Queensland Reds v Lions

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:48:31 GMT

Another game which was close at halftime, but the cohesion and depth of the Lions is really showing, highlighting how big the divide between Test and provincial level is.

We look at the key areas of the game for each team and the key players from both sides as the Wallabies games draw nearer, and finally, we finish on the locked-in Lions, who are the players we believe are guaranteed of a starting XV spot in G1 against the Wallabies.

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00:00 New crowd record at the game

03:00 Game review

11:51 The Reds/Wallabies' key players

18:07 The Lions' key players

23:45 Locked-in Lions for Test 1 v Wallabies

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PREVIEW: Queensland Reds v British and Irish Lions | Scrum battle galore and kicking to be crucial

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:42:24 GMT

The Queensland Reds will host the second match of the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia, and this time it will play out on Wednesday night local Aussie time in Brisbane, so strap yourselves in for a helluva preview!

Ahead of each game, we will give you a deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data that make the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!

00:00 Thoughts on the tour so far

02:38 Reds team review

14:02 Lions team review

24:31 Tactical takes for the match

31:25 Game predictions

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REVIEW: Western Force v British and Irish Lions

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The Western Force have kicked of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia in style, in front of an impressive crowd at Optus Stadium in Perth

Mitch and John Ferguson review all the action from the game, whilst discussing who learnt more from the fixture, Joe Schmidt or Andy Farrell?

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PREVIEW: Western Force v British and Irish Lions | A Scrumbags and Off the Ruck collab

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:55:54 GMT

The Western Force host the first match of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia, and all the action kicks off Saturday night local Aussie time in Perth, so strap yourselves in for a helluva preview!

This is a new collab between Off the Ruck and Scrumbags Podcast group, giving you a midweek deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data which makes the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!

00:00 Welcome to this new collab!

01: Force gameday team review

09:21 Lions gameday team review

17:17 Tactical takeaways for the Force

20:40 Tactical takeaways for the Lions

25:55 All eyes on Ben Donaldson

27:15 Game predictions

22:55 Backrow for Fiji Test

23:45 Stats on Tizzano v McReight

26:35 Why now for Ryan Lonergan?

29:03 What to expect during the Lions series

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The Lions are finally here!

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:15:20 GMT

Wallabies squads, Super Rugby wraps and a delicious Lions defeat to unpack - welcome to Scrumbags!

The biggest tour in world sport has finally arrived on Australian shores and Mitch and Lachie are here to sift through all the hype and headlines leading into Saturday’s Force v Lions clash.

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Wallabies Squad Predictions

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Super Rugby? What Super Rugby?!

Join Mitch and Lachie they turn eyes Aussie towards the upcoming British and Irish Lions Series with a full 40-man squad breakdown and a few bold predictions.

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Brumbies march on, Reds bow out

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:00:00 GMT

We’re down to the final four in Super Rugby Pacific and Australian fans once again are aboard the Brumbies bandwagon!

Two became one after the Reds’ season ended in predictable fashion in Christchurch with the Crusaders extending their home finals streak to 30-0.

However the Brumbies are a different beast, producing one of their grittiest and best performances of the season in a 35-28 win over the Hurricanes to book their semi finals ticket

Join Mitch, Lachie and regular guest host John Ferguson as they cast an eye over the qualifying finals and predict who will take the field in next week’s decider.

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Super Rugby Pacific Finals Preview

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:00:00 GMT

It’s finals time in Super Rugby Pacific and once again Australia’s hopes lay with the Brumbies and Reds.

Three became two after the Waratahs’ season ended in predictably horrific fashion by the Blues’ hands while the Pony club has plenty to say after being dudded late in a two-point loss to the Crusaders.

Can the Reds avenge their Aussie mates by knocking over the ‘Saders in a must-win Christchurch final? Are the Brumbies ready to quell the ‘Canes in Canberra?

And what of the Tahs and Force? Join Mitch and Lachie as they slide their cold, dead seasons from the 2025 morgue and figure out where it all went wrong.

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And then there were three…

Sun, 25 May 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The Waratahs’ season saved by a 90th minute screamer while the Reds’ Hurricane hoodoo rolls on! Also, who the hell let Lachie near a Shute Shield mic?!

Mitch and Lachie break down a jam-packed week of Aussie rugby to find the Brumbies back in third top, the Reds down to fifth and the Tahs somehow still in the running after their Super Point win in Perth.

The lads also find time to celebrate our winning Aussies in the Champions Cup before rolling up the sleeves for two quick autopsies - the Force’s 2025 campaign and a Wallaroos-Canada review - and rounding out with predictions on who replaces coach Jo Yapp after the 2025 RWC.

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United States of Headstomping

Sun, 18 May 2025 20:00:00 GMT

We’re back after a two-week break and the Wallaroos may never lose again!

Mitch and Lachie catch up on the fortnight that was and find the Brumbies on top, the Reds still not taking threes and the Tahs/Force collective hopes’ down the Super Rugby Pacific drain.

The Wallaroos’ 27-19 win over USA gets a good lick too with Ash Marsters double and a big ol fashioned head stomp from Alev Kelter stealing the limelight.

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The Pointy End

Mon, 05 May 2025 19:30:00 GMT

Thank God the Wallabies coaching saga is finally over - can we get back to the footy now?!

Mitch and Lachie break down a massive weekend of code including the Brumbies’ statement win over NSW, a costly Reds defeat in Fiji and how our Wallaroos and Sevens fared abroad.

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Anzac Blues + Roos News

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT

TEST RUGBY IS BACK THIS WEEKEND!

The mighty Wallaroos are ready to rumble with three of the biggest names in Aussie Sevens - Charlotte Caslick, Tia Hinds and Bienne Terita - up for selection against Fijiana.

Meanwhile the Reds flew Australia’s flag over ANZAC Weekend Round while the Force and Brumbies fell short against our Kiwi compadres - but what does it all mean?!

Join Mitch and Lachie for a deep dive into the week that was across Aussie rugby and how our Super Rugby Pacific sides stack up heading into the pointy end.

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Les be honest, it’s Kiss … right?

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The Brumbies are humming, the Force stayed the course, the Tahs look knackered and Les Kiss is the next Wallabies coach…right?

Join Mitch and Lachie for a communal hair pull as Australian rugby’s worst kept secret drags on following a trifecta of Super Rugby Pacific results - win, loss and Super Point draw!

There’s also the Waratahs’ Super Rugby Champions Final loss to dissect as attentions to turn who will feature in next weekend’s Wallaroos season opener against Fiji.

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Poetry in Motion

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT

It’s a nightmare scenario for Lachie as Mitch storms back into the studio with two historic Waratahs wins to gloat over.

The boys unpack NSW’s gutsy 21-14 victory over the Chiefs and an even better Super W final showing before picking through another Brumbies’ defeat of Queensland in Brisbane.

The Reds’ winless weekend also means Lachie’s poetry punishment is realised…but it’s not all bad news with all four Aussie sides STILL in the top six and a Wallaroos squad drop just around the corner.

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Maddi Magic

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT

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Lachie, Ando and John unpack a crazy amount of rugby from across the weekend. We're talking Aussies Sevens, Super W, Super Rugby Pacific and a touch of Shute Shield as well.

Make sure you tune in next week to hear who lost the wager in the Super W Final!

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Seeing Red

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT

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Mitch and Lachie are seeing red (but for very different reasons) after Round 7 saw NSW cop a Hurricanes hiding and Queensland pip the Force to hop atop the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.

The Trans-Tasman ledger currently sits 4-4 after the Brumbies’ nervy win over the Highlanders and all four Aussie teams remain in the top six - though for how long remains a dicey topic.

Meanwhile there’s a real sense of optimism around Super W as the Reds and Tahs book home semi finals while the boys also break down an impressive showing from our Aussie Sevens in Hong Kong!

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Can the Kiwis support five teams?

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:30:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!

New Zealand’s depth is again called to question as Australia rule the SRP top six - should the Kiwis be forced into dropping a team after their horror start? Perhaps the Blues could play NPC?

Meanwhile it’s wet dream stuff for Mitch and Lachie after the Tahs and Reds bank important wins while the Force earn their flowers after a 52-15 thumping of Fijian Drua.

The boys also break down the penultimate round of Super Rugby Women’s with Tahs in the box seat to wrap up the minor premiership after the Force’s bonus-point win while ACT’s season is all but over following their home loss to Queensland.

It’s also SRP form XV time with Aussie sides fielding the lion’s share!

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Yelling At Clouds

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!

interstate bragging rights go Lachie’s way this week after the Reds-Tahs result but the Brumbies aren’t looking too bad either following a gutsy win over the Drua at home.

Things aren’t so rosy for the Force despite putting their best foot forward in Christchurch and it’s a familiar duo leading Super Rugby Women’s with NSW and Fiji storming towards home semi finals with two rounds to play.

Luckily, there’s plenty of clouds to be yelled at late as Mitch shakes his fist at Kids Round, Lachie takes a swing at alternate jerseys and Fraser McReight’s swan dive cops a hiding.

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Brumbies Break Hoodoo, Reds Have A DooDoo

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!

Lachie's back to wrap up all things Super Rugby Pacific, Super W and Waratahs v Reds 2025! After a near history making round of Super Rugby Pacific, with upsets a plenty, Mitch and Lachie goe thorough all of the weekends action before turning their attention to the grudge match that is Reds vs Waratahs!

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Down To The Wire AGAIN!

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 01:27:09 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!

Super Rugby Pacific has continued its strong start to 2025 with another round of nail biter, last minute victories.

Mitch is joined by John Ferguson to chat all things Super Rugby, Super W and a look at who's the front runner to wear the number 10 jersey against the Lions in a few months.

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Capital Punishment

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:09:12 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!

Round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific was a proper doozy headlined by the Reds’ confusingly large win over Moana Pasifika and the Force ending their 5060-day Canberra curse.

Mitch and Lachie cast an eye over all the week’s SRP results before turning attention to the upcoming Super Rugby Women’s season with full squad breakdowns, players to watch and more.

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Suaali’i Debut and Aussie Clean Sweep

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS! - Your one stop shop for Aussie Rugby news, views and reviews

Super Rugby is finally here and all the available Aussie teams (sorry Reds) got a win, the first time a clean sweep has happened since 2018!

Join Mitch, Ando and John Ferguson as they unpack all of the action from Round 1. They also discuss Joe Schmidt's departing news and look over the results from Super Rugby Fantasy

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Bonus Episode - Fantasy Super Rugby with Off The Ruck

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

**Bonus collab episode with Off The Ruck**

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!

Your one stop shop for all Aussie rugby news + views

In this special collab episode, Mitch and Lachie join John Ferguson to chat all things Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific!

This episode:

Explains how to pick the best squad
Gives key information on top players
Teaches you how to avoid rookie mistakes when selecting a side
Explains the key considerations on how to select your team
Tips on how to best curate your side as a SRP coach

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Reds Run To Title - QLD Reds Super Rugby Preview

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!

How will the Queensland Reds fare under Les Kiss's second year in charge? Will the influx of Rebels players help them get to a final? Tune in as Lachie, Ando and Mitch preview it all

Squad breakdowns, fixtures, ins-outs and everything in between - it’s all there for Reds fans to enjoy!

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Year of the Tahbels - NSW Waratahs Season Preview 2025

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!

Why will the NSW Waratahs win Super Rugby in 2025? Mitch, Ando and Lachie will tell you!

Squad breakdowns, fixtures, ins-outs and everything in between - it’s all there for Waratahs fans to enjoy!

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Pony Time - ACT Brumbies Season Preview 2025

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

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It's pony time! Lachie and Mitch preview everything ACT Brumbies in 2025

Squad breakdowns, fixtures, ins-outs and everything in between - it’s all there for Brumbies fans to enjoy!

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Perth SVNS Heaven + Western Force Season Preview

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!

This week, it’s all about the Golden West! Sevens and Sea of Blue superfan Andy joins Mitch and Lachie to chat about the Aussies’ incredible home SVNS showing in Perth and the Force’s Super Rugby Pacific prospects.

Squad breakdowns, fixtures, ins-outs and everything in between - it’s all there for Force fans to enjoy!

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The Italian Job with Carlo Tizzano

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!

Hosted by "Pick & Drive" co-founder Mitch Foster and Aussie rugby journalist Lachie Grey, SCRUMBAGS casts its undeserving eye over the Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby scene with a rotating roster of guests including "Pick & Drive" co-founder Mark "Ando" Anderson + players, coaches and those in the know.

This week, Wallabies and Western Force flanker Carlo Tizzano dials in ahead of Super Rugby Pacific to talk all things Force, break down a whirlwind 2024 and reveal how hard Italy were pushing for his services before Joe Schmidt came calling!

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A SUPER Rugby Preview (Part 2) with Michael Atkinson

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!

It’s Broadcast Week for SCRUMBAGS and that means a two-parter with the legends from Stan Sport (and a few special guest hosts)!

Part 2 welcomes Channel 9 and Stan Sport rugby guru Michael Atkinson alongside Pick & Drive founding father Mark “Ando” Anderson to break down the upcoming broadcast deal, share their hots tips for each Aussie Super Rugby Pacific side and give their bold 2025 predictions.

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A SUPER Rugby Preview (Part 1) with Sean Maloney

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!

It’s Broadcast Week for SCRUMBAGS and that means a two-parter with the legends from Stan Sport (and a few special guest hosts)!

Part 1 welcomes lead Stan caller and Between Two Posts host Sean Maloney alongside Rugbypass and Roar scribe John Ferguson to chat all things 2025, including January’s hot topics and a full team-by-team Aussie Super Rugby Pacific breakdown.

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Socks Down with Chris Latham

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!

This week, 78-cap Wallabies legend Chris Latham dials in from Chicago to chat with Lachie about Australia's fullback stocks, Super Rugby post-Rebels, his 2001 British & Irish Lions experience, and the state of US Major League Rugby (including its growing contingent of Aussies).

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A New Era with Nemani Nadolo

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!

Fijian international and Super Rugby commentator Nemani Nadolo drops in for our debut episode to tell us why the Force are finals bound, shed light on Victorian rugby in the post-Rebels era and preview a massive 2025 for Australian rugby (including his bold Lions Series prediction).

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Pick & Drive Wrapped 2024

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:30:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 50 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

2024 has come to an end and with it most of the rugby action (bar 7s). Mitch and Lachie look over the year that was, highlighting the improvements under Joe Schmidt, Joe Yapp and across the Super Rugby landscape. They finish things off by looking towards all that 2025 has in store and sharing some exciting news about the future of the podcast.

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Tuipulowho? Grand Slam Dream Over - Spring Tour Week 3

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 49 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The Grand Slam dream is over after the Wallabies fell to a clinical Scotland side 27-13 early Monday morning. Mitch and Lachie break down everything that went wrong for the men in gold before looking towards Ireland and predicting better results.

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The Wallabies Train Rolls On - Spring Tour Week 2

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 48 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The Wallabies have gone back to back and beaten Wales in outstanding fashion 52 - 20! Mitch and Lachie break down all the highlights from the game before looking towards Scotland and predicting squad changes and score outcome.

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"England? Don’t waste my time" - Wallabies Spring Tour Week 1

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 47 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The gang is back together to marvel in the Wallabies miraculous win over England at Twickenham! We then chat some Australia XV before looking towards the Lions Series 2025 and the jerseys recently released.

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Spring Has Sprung! Northern Hemisphere Tour preview with Short Ball

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 01:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 46 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Lachie is joined by Dan from Short Ball Rugby to discuss the Wallabies and All Black's Spring Tour squads.

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Wallaroos WX2 Wrap Up & Spring Tour Squad Musings

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 45 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

We are back for another podcast after a couple of weeks break! This week Mitch and Lachie wrap up all the action from the Wallaroo's WXV2 campaign in South Africa. The gents then look towards the Wallabies spring tour and have a go assembling their 64 man squad.

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Bledisloe Cup Heartbreak - Argies Stun Sth Africa - Wallaroos defeat to Wales

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 44 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Lachie, Ando and John Ferguson talk through the incredible rugby action from the weekend!

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Tran Tasman Trash Talk With Ella Ferguson

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 43 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this Bledisloe Cup preview episode, Lachie chats with Kiwi social media personality Ella Ferguson to preview Bledisloe Cup Game 1, Wallaroos and Black Ferns upcoming games in WXV and Super Rugby Pacific's new format for 2025!

Catch more of Ella Ferguson at: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellaferguson5?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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El Wallabies Graveyard - Rugby Championship Round 4

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 42 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The Wallabies have suffered their biggest ever loss at the hands of a dominant Argentina. Mitch and Lachie break down the result and try to come up with some positives before Bledisloe 1 in two weeks. Some positive news on the Wallaroos help raise spirits at the end of the pod.

All this and more in this weeks pod!

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Pacific Island Special with The Coconut Wireless

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 41 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this special bonus episode, Mitch and Lachie are joined by Jeremy from The Coconut Wireless podcast to chat all things Pacific Nations Cup, Fijian Drua and Moana Pacifica

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Vamos Los Wallabies! - Rugby Championship Round 3

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 40 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Mitch and Lachie are back to wrap up all the action from week 3 of The Rugby Championship! Did the Wallabies deserve the last minute win in Argentina? How did the All Blacks shut out the atmosphere at Ellis Park?

All this and more in this weeks pod!

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Wallabies Fall Apart Against Boks, Wallaroos Prep For Europe - Rugby Championship Round 2 Review

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 39 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Mitch and Lachie wrap up the Wallabies vs Springboks in Perth before looking forward to the Wallabies Squad for the two test series to Argentina. They finish things off with a Wallaroos wrap before the team head to Europe for a two test series before WXV2

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Can Wonder Kid Jorgensen Stun The Boks? - Rugby Championship Round 2 Preview

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 38 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Mitch and Lachie are back for another pod! After the desolation in Brisbane, we turn our attention to Perth and discuss the changes needed from the Wallabies to match the Springboks in Round 2. We also discuss the All Blacks v Argies before dismantling the TRC social media account

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Sevens Shock and Can Smokin' Joe Stop The Boks?

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 37 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

We’re back on the horse with a post Paris therapy session before breaking down Smokin’ Joe’s Wallabies squad and our upcoming Rugby Championship tests with South Africa

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Wallabies Go Four From Four, Reds Contain Wales - Wallabies vs Georgia, Reds vs Wales

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 36 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Mitch is joined by John Ferguson from RugbyPass and The Roar to wrap up all the excitement of the Wallabies vs Georgia and Reds vs Wales. Together they look towards the Wallabies Rugby Championship squad and discuss potential inclusions and exclusions.

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Wallabies Go Back to Back, Wallaroos See Black - Wallabies v Wales 2nd Test

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 35 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The Wallabies have gone back to back against Wales! Mitch and Lachie bask in the glorify of two test wins to start 2024 before ripping off the bandage and breaking down the Wallaroos vs Black Ferns disaster.

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"We May Never Lose Again" - Wallabies v Wales 1st Test

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 34 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Mitch is joined by rugby fanatic and Twitter hall of famer Huw Tindall to review all the action from the 1st test of 2024 between the Wallabies and Wales.

Lachie jumps on later to wrap up the Wallaroos vs Fijiana and a few of the other tests from across the weekend.

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Exclusive Interview -Graham Cooper - Super Rugby Referee and Head of Community Match Officials at Rugby Australia

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 33 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this exclusive interview episode, Mitch chats with Super Rugby referee and head of community match officials at Rugby Australia, Graham Cooper! The discussion ranges from community level officiating, through Super Rugby and into International test match's.

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Exclusive Interview -Lori Cramer - Wallaroos and Queensland Reds

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 32 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this exclusive interview, Mitch and Lachie sit down with current Wallaroo, Qld Red and former Exeter Chief Lori Cramer to chat all things women's rugby in 2024.

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Joe Schmidt's First Wallabies Squad of 2024 - Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 31 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

John Ferguson is back to break down Joe Schmidt's first Wallabies Squad with Mitch and Lachie. The boys analyse the Wallabies squad, noting omission and shock inclusions as well as having a go naming a 23 for Wales on July 6. They round out the pod chatting through the Grand Finals from around the world over the weekend and the start of the international season.

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Does Australian Rugby Need A Third Tier? - Super Rugby Pacific Semi Finals

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 30 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Mitch and Lachie are joined by John Ferguson, Rugby Reporter for RugbyPass and The Roar, to review the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Finals. We also start up the age old discussion, Does Australian Rugby need a Third Tier? Tune in to hear our thoughts!

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Brumbies The Last Aussie's Standing - Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Finals

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 29 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Mitch and Lachie review the four quarter finals for Super Rugby Pacific 2024 and preview next week's semi finals. They also have a go discussing the changes they would make to see the finals more competitive in future seasons.

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Melbourne Rebels Dissolved For 2025 - Super Rugby Pacific Round 15

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 28 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Mitch and Lachie are joined by Ando this week to discuss all the news out of Melbourne and the Rebels licence for 2025. They then chat through the Sevens results from Madrid and Super Rugby Pacific Round 15.

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Rugby Clinics In Canberra and Brisbane - Wallaroos Pumped By Black Ferns - Super Rugby Pacific Round 14

Sun, 26 May 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 27 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Mitch and Lachie are back for another week of quality rugby chat! This week we dive into the news out of Daceyville that Darren Coleman will not be extended as Waratahs coach past 2024. We then run through the Wallaroos v Black Ferns and Super Rugby Pacific round 14 before previewing round 15.

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Wallaroos Shocked By Fast Finishing USA - Suli Sinks Reds Home Semi Hopes - Super Rugby Pacific Round 13

Sun, 19 May 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 26 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Mitch and Lachie are back after a week off to catch up on Aussie Under 20's, Wallaroo's first two game in Pacific Four 2024 and Super Rugby Pacific Round 13. With so much rugby to chat through, its a jam packed podcast!

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Taqele Naiyaravoro Smashing Subbies Players in WA - Super Rugby Pacific Round 11

Sun, 05 May 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 25 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Mitch and Lachie are joined by Western Force fanatic Simmo to chat all things Super Rugby Pacific Round 11. We also chat through the results from Singapore Sevens and Under 20s Rugby Championship Round 1 before previewing Super Rugby Pacific Round 12!

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Waratahs Women Whack Fijiana In Final- Brumbies Dominate Hurricanes In Canberra - SRP Round 10 - SRW Grand Final

Wed, 01 May 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 24 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Mitch and Lachie chat through the Super Rugby Women's Grand Final before previewing Super Rugby Pacific Round 11

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North-West Schools Rugby Championship - Rugby Stories

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 23 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week is something different. Ando has sat down with Julien Perrottet, one of the key drivers in a new schools-based rugby competition, the North-West Schools Rugby Championship.

Hear how one fan's passion to revitalise a struggling sport has resulted in a new competition, kicking off this Friday!

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Western Force Stun Crusaders - Waratahs and Drua Through to Big Dance - SRP Week 9 and SRW Semi Finals

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 22 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Mitch and Lachie chat through the Semi Finals for Super Rugby Women's and preview next weekends Grand Final, who will win Tahs or Drua?

The boys then dive into Super Rugby Pacific Round 9, basking in the Force and Reds dominate victories and shying away from the Brumbies Blues debacle

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"Rather Be Dead Than Red" - Super Rugby Women's 2024 with Emily Chancellor - Super Rugby Pacific Round 8

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 21 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Mitch and Lachie are joined by NSW Waratah Emily Chancellor to review Super Rugby Women's 2024 season and preview the upcoming semi and final. The boys then run through SRP round 8 and preview round 9!

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Rebel's Second Half Surge - Hooper Debuts for Aussie Sevens - SRW Round 4 & SRP Round 7 Recap

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 20 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Mitch and Lachie unpack how the Aussie Seven's Men and Women fared in Hong Kong. They then chat through Super Rugby Women's Round 4 and Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 before looking ahead to next weeks games.

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Waratahs Women Roll On - Brumbies Edge Reds in Suncorp Thriller - SRW Round 3 & SRP Round 6 Recap

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 19 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

This week Mitch is joined by Ando for a bit of a sad update on his future commitments with the podcast moving forward. The boys then dive into reviewing the action from Super Rugby Women's Round 3 and Super Rugby Pacific Round 6

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Waratahs Thump Fijiana in Fiji - Force Shock Reds in Perth - Super Rugby Women's Round 2 - Super Rugby Pacific Round 5

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 18 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this week's episode Mitch and Lachie recap all the action from round 2 of Super Rugby Women's (SRW) before running through round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific. They then look to round 3 of SRW and round 6 of SRP and give their predictions

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Super Rugby Women's Round 1 Recap - Super Rugby Pacific Round 4 Review

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 17 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this week's episode Mitch and Lachie run through all the action from Week 1 of Super Rugby Women's 2024. We then recap on how the Aussie men's sides are fairing 4 rounds into Super Rugby Pacific before previewing round 5.

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Super Rugby Women Launch with Em Chancellor

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 16 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The Super Rugby Women's competition begins this Friday! Ando is joined by Waratah, Wallaroo, and Life of Chance podcast host Emily Chancellor to hype up the competition. How will the Waratahs bounce back after their disappointing semi-final exit in 2023? Do they have what it takes to prevent a Drua three-peat?

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The Kiss Effect! QLD Reds beat the Chiefs - Super Rugby Pacific Recap - Round 3

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 15 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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Can you believe it, the Reds have done it AGAIN! They've beaten the red-hot Waikato Chiefs to move 3rd on the ladder. With some amazing games across the weekend, including Six Nations upsets, there's plenty for the boys to chat about. #GetInvolved

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The Super Rugby Wind Up - Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 - Crusaders lose three in a row?

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 14 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The Wind Up is here, our preview of the upcoming round of Super Rugby. Will the Waratahs be able make it two in a row against the Highlanders? Surely the Crusaders won't lose three in a row for the first time in forever... Listen in to hear our predictions!

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Sensational Waratahs Steal Super Round - Super Rugby Recap - Super Rugby Pacific Round 2

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 13 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Super Round has seen a remarkable weekend of Super Rugby Pacific action played out over 3 hectic days in Melbourne! Join Lachie and Mitch as they unpack all the close encounters from the weekend and bask in the glory that was the Waratahs dominate win over the Crusaders

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The Super Rugby Wind Up - Super Rugby Pacific Round 2 - Super Round!

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 12 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

This is our weekly preview series for the upcoming round of Super Rugby Pacific. Make sure to get involved, leave us a review, and send us your tips for this weekend's matches at Super Round in Melbourne.

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Brisbane Bombardment By Rambunctious Reds - Super Rugby Recap - Super Rugby Pacific Round 1

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 11 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Super Rugby Pacific is back for 2024! Join Mitch, Ando and Lachie as they discuss the latest news from the Australian rugby landscape before recapping all of the action from Super Rugby Pacific Round 1!

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The Super Rugby Wind Up - Super Rugby Pacific Round 1

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 10 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

Rugby is back! Join Mitch and Ando as they preview Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific in the new mid-week podcast, the Super Rugby Wind Up.

Make sure to have your say each week about the 'Match of the Round' which will be discussed in more detail. As always, #GetInvolved

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ACT Brumbies Season Preview 2024 - Will continuity save the season?

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 9 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The preview series finishes with the ACT Brumbies and the boys are joined by Steve Lenthall, Brumbies mega-fan! With no major signings and a few key departures, will the continuity of their squad enable the Brumbies to achieve what they could!

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2024 Western Force Season Preview with Simon Cron

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 8 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Simon Cron has just signed a contract extension that will see him remain Head Coach of the Western Force until the end of 2026. Ando sits down to chat with Simon about how the 2024 season is shaping up and what difficulties he has experienced in crafting the ideal Super Rugby Squad.

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2024 QLD Reds Season Preview with Les Kiss

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 7 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Les Kiss is the highly experienced and credentialed Head Coach of the Queensland Reds. Bringing his rugby IQ from places like Ireland and London Irish, hear what he has to say with Lachie and Mitch about the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season!

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Queensland Reds Season Preview 2024 - The Beginning Of A New Era?

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 6 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

It's Queensland Reds preview time!

In this episode we preview the Queensland Red's 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Together Mitch and Lachie:

Go around the grounds and chat through the weekends Super Rugby trials for 2024
Have some fun with Reds themed trivia
Review the Red's 2023 season
Overview the 2024 squad, highlighting the signings and departures
Identify the key players for this season
Review the 2024 team jerseys

Is 2024 the start of a new era for Queensland rugby?

Tune in to find out!

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Western Force Season Preview 2024 - Can They Win Away From Home?

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 5 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

It's time to focus on the Western Force!

In this episode we preview the Western Force's 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Together Mitch and Lachie:

Go around the grounds and chat through the opening weekend of trials for 2024
Have some fun with Force themed trivia
Review the Force's 2023 season
Overview the 2024 squad, highlighting the signings and departures
Identify the key players for this season
Review the 2024 team jerseys

Can the Force over come the travel to win away in 2024?

Tune in to find out!

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Melbourne Rebels Season Preview 2024 - Its Do Or Die!

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 4 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We're back for the second podcast of the week!

In this episode we preview the Melbourne Rebels 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Together Mitch, Ando and Lachie:

Start things off with some light hearted Rebels themed trivia
Review the Rebels 2023 season
Overview the 2024 squad, highlighting the signings and departures
Identify the key players for this season
Review the 2024 team jerseys

2024 is do or die for the Rebels, can they make a maiden finals berth? Tune in to find out!

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2024 Rebels Season Preview with Nick Stiles

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 3 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this week's episode Ando sits down with Rebels General Manager of Rugby, Nick Stiles, to talk all things rugby in Melbourne! Before that, the boys mourn the finals losses in the Perth 7's, and touch on the big news about the Rebels potentially entering voluntary administration.

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NSW Waratahs Season Preview 2024 - Year of the Tah?

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 2 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We're back for the second podcast of the week!

In this episode we preview the NSW Waratahs 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Together Mitch, Ando and Lachie:

Review the Waratahs 2023 season
Overview the 2024 squad, highlighting the signings and departures
Identify the key players for this season
Review the 2024 team jerseys

Is 2024 the #YearoftheTah? Tune in to find out!

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2024 Waratahs Season Preview with Darren Coleman

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 1 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We're back! Kicking off the Super Rugby preview series is the NSW Waratahs head coach, Darren Coleman.

In other news, the Wallabies have a new head coach, Joe Schmidt. The boys talk through that appointment and whether it was the right call for Aussie rugby.

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2023 Wrap Up & The 'Eddies' Awarded

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 66 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

2023 has come to an end! We celebrate the Eddie Awards, run a Q&A session, and enjoy talking through the Oceania 7's and Hamish McLennan's recent interview on Stan.

We've loved being with you in 2023. While we may pop on again this year, have a safe and happy holiday period and we can't wait to be back with a Super Rugby Preview next year.

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Wallaroos Defeat Wales, Finish 3rd in WXV, Voting For The Eddies 2023

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 65 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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The Wallaroos have beaten Wales in incredible fashion to finish 3rd in the inaugural WXV1! Mitch and Lachie unpack it all before nominating their finalists for the first ever Pick and Drive 'Eddies' Awards.

Tune in!

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Eddie Resigns, Wallaroo's Outmuscle France, Springboks Go Back to Back - WXV1 and RWC Final!

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 64 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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The RWC has been won by South Africa! In doing so, the Springboks went back to back and became the first nation to record FOUR World Cup victories.

In Aussie news, the Wallaroos thumped France in WXV1 and Eddie Jones resigned as Wallabies coach.

Tune in as Mitch, Lachie and Ando unpack it all!

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Emergency Podcast - Eddie Jones Resigns

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 63 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

Emergency! Eddie Jones has resigned as Head Coach of the Wallabies! Ando is joined by Rev of @RugbyFixation to discuss the major events which are unfolding.

A regular pod will be recorded tomorrow about the RWC Final and the Wallaroos victory over France!

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RWC Final Preview & World Rugby announcement - with Finn Morton from RugbyPass

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 62 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The biggest event on the rugby calendar has arrived, the Rugby World Cup final! Ando is joined by Finn Morton from RugbyPass to preview the match between the All Blacks and Springboks, who do they think is going to win?

World Rugby also dropped some massive news regarding a new international competition landing in 2026. Tune in to find out what is happening!

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Rassie Has A Nervous Semi - RWC Semi Finals and Wallaroos WXV kicks off!

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 61 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The RWC Semi-Finals are complete, with the All Blacks demolishing Argentina, and South Africa with a nervous and disjointed effort against England. Adding to the rugby news, the Womens XV has kicked off, with the Wallaroos going down to a classy English outfit.

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Eddie Jones Deep Dive - WTF went wrong for the Wallabies?

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 60 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

WTF is wrong with the Wallabies? What's the deal with Eddie Jones and Japan? Mitch and Ando deep dive into the state of Aussie rugby after the debacle of our Rugby World Cup performance.

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RWC2023 Quarter Finals - France and Ireland lose - Wallaroos to play WXV

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 59 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The host and #1 team in the world are both out of the Rugby World Cup! France and Ireland have been downed in some of the best games of rugby we've ever watched. New Zealand and South Africa put on a clinic. Oh. England and Argentina also got through to the semi-final, but who cares, right?

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RWC2023 Week 5 - Wallabies Heading Home Early

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 58 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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It's finally happened, the Wallabies have been evicted from the Rugby World Cup in the pool stages. In better news, Portugal recorded their first ever victory at a World Cup and Fiji made it through to the Quarter Finals! We review all the action from the latest round of Cup action.

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RWC2023 Week 4 -Overcomplicated and Confused - Wallabies vs Portugal

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:30:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 57 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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The Wallabies have recorded their second victory in Rugby World Cup 2023 and secured a crucial bonus point. Was this win enough to keep their quarter finals hopes alive?

How did the Wallaroos fare against the Black Ferns in preparation for WXV?

All this and more in this weeks pod!

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The Wind Up - Rugby World Cup Week 4

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Wind Up, your weekly preview and prediction show!

This week Mitch and Lachie preview all the upcoming games in Week 4 of Rugby World Cup 2023

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RWC2023 Week 3 - Eddie Jones Give Yourself An Uppercut! - Wallabies vs Wales

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 55 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The Wallabies have made history! In losing 40-6 to Wales, the Wallabies have suffered their biggest ever World Cup defeat and bombed out of the competition in the pool stages, for the first time EVER.

What went wrong? Who's to blame? Tune in as we unpack it all!

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The Wind Up - Rugby World Cup Week 3

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Wind Up, your weekly preview and prediction show!

This week Mitch and Lachie preview all the upcoming games in Week 3 of Rugby World Cup 2023

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RWC2023 Week 2 - Wallabies Fall To Outstanding Fiji

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 53 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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Week 2 of the Rugby World Cup 2023 has been run and done and there were some outrageous results. Join Mitch and Lachie as they cover all of the rugby action and deep dive into Fiji's historic win over the Wallabies

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The Wind Up - Rugby World Cup Week 2

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Wind Up, your weekly preview and prediction show!

This week Mitch and Lachie preview all the upcoming games in Week 2 of Rugby World Cup 2023

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RWC2023 Week 1 - Wallabies World Cup Win - with Wallaroo Emily Chancellor

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 51 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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It's been a long time coming, but the Rugby World Cup is finally here and the Wallabies have won a game! These near miraculous events are covered in detail in this pod, joined by Waratah, Wallaroo and all-round wonder-woman, Emily Chancellor.

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Rugby World Cup 2023 Preview - How will your team go?

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 50 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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With less than a week to go until the Rugby World Cup 2023 officially kicks off, things are heating up in the rugby world! Mitch and Lachie take a deep dive into this years tournament, analysing each pool highlighting the key players and predicting a sneaky few upsets.

We cover every detail you need to know to follow this year's tournament!

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Wallabies World Cup Defeat. South Africa pummel New Zealand, Fiji beat England!

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 49 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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The Wallabies lost, unsurprisingly, to France in a World Cup warmup match. Are any of us shocked? Something that WAS a surprise was the impressive victory by Fiji over England, and the South African domination of New Zealand. All this and more on the pod!

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WE MUST BE POSITIVE: Wallaroos, Wallabies, and Eddie Jones drama

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 48 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

DRAMA ALERT: Things are blowing up in Australian rugby, with Eddie Jones wanting to uppercut journos and the Wallaroos publicly calling out RA for their lack of support and investment in women's rugby.

We chat through this and more, including Wales' recent record as one of our opponents in the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

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Wallabies World Cup Squad Announcement - What is Eddie Jones thinking?

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 47 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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The Rugby World Cup is less than a month away, and Eddie Jones has picked his Wallabies squad. Lachie and Ando try to understand what is going through Eddie's head with this squad and also touch on the Summer Nations Series in Europe.

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Yet another Bledisloe Cup Heartbreak - Bledisloe Cup Game 2

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 46 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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Another Bledisloe heartbreak. But, amongst the pain, the Wallabies have offered hope for a real Rugby World Cup challenge.

How do Ando and Lachie find hope from a 0-4 start to the season? Tune in and find out.

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Golden Linings Playbook - Holding on to hope with Jono Lance - Bledisloe Cup Game 1

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 45 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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Jono Lance (Western Force legend and Stan Sport pundit) joins Ando and Mitch as they find glimmers of hope in the Wallabies 31 point defeat in the Bledisloe Cup.

Match review
Preview of Bledisloe 2
Locker Room

We cover it all!

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Wallabies Bledisloe Cup Squad - Super Rugby Pacific 2023 Review

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 44 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

Eddie Jones has released his Wallabies team for the Bledisloe Cup with some head-scratching changes. Super Rugby Pacific has finished for 2023, it's time for the boys to review each team and identify the MVP's. Lastly, they address the State of Union in Australia and each provide one solution to how Aussie rugby can be improved.

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Woeful Wallabies, Willing Wallaroos and Winning Wallaby U20's - Rugby Championship Round 2

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 43 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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It's tough being a Wallabies supporter, but someone has to do it! Ando and Mitch console each other over the loss to Argentina, while also reviewing the Wallaroos loss to Canada and the U20's victory over Wales.

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Eddie's Wallabies Fail To Impress - Rugby Championship Round 1

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 42 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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Ando is back this week to analyse the Wallabies performance against the Springboks in Pretoria. Should Eddie Jones be making wholesale changes to the 23? Tune in to find out!

We also chat through the Wallaroos dominant win over the USA and the Junior Wallabies victory over New Zealand.

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Wallabies Team For Springboks, Wallaroo's Punished and Junior Wallabies Outmuscled

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 41 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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The Wallaroo's got blown off the park by the Black Ferns 50-0, we review the game as well as chat through the Junior Wallabies defeat to Ireland.

We also have a crack at naming our match day 23 for the Wallabies first test of 2023 against the Springboks

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Rugby Australia - Finance Breakdown with David Bond

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 40 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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In this special mid-week episode, Ando is joined by finance aficionado David Bond (@drdavebond) to analyse and interpret Rugby Australia's 2022 Annual Report

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Eddie Jones names his Wallabies Squad & Super Rugby Finals

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 39 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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It's the BEST time of the year, WALLABIES SQUAD TIME. What the heck was Eddie Jones thinking with his selections? We'll tell you so listen in!

Also, the Crusaders won. Again. But more importantly the Wallaroos are playing on Thursday!

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Super Rugby Semi-Finals: Chiefs and Crusaders Conquer All

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 38 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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Why is it that the Crusaders continually come good in Christchurch? Just how good was the Chiefs v Brumbies game? Ando is joined by good mate Joe Hoey to talk through the action this week.

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Super Rugby Finals - Brumbies fly the flag, Hurricanes left seething

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 37 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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HOW GOOD IS FINALS RUGBY? Lachie and Ando are joined by @RugbyFixation's Mitch 'Rev' Evans to talk finals rugby.

The Brumbies keep flying the Australian rugby torch with a controversial win over the Hurricanes. The rest of the matches went as expected, despite a gutsy performance from the Reds against the Chiefs.

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Aussies Implode as Fiji Drua Make History - SRP Round 15

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 36 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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Ando has covid this week so its Lachie and Mitch running things. The boys chat through all the Aussies winning cups overseas whilst the Aussies at home suffer through a disappointing round of Super Rugby Pacific. The Fiji Drua create history by booking themselves a place in the Quarter Finals, we preview all four games.

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Rebels strive ahead as Aussie teams crumble - SRP Round 14

Sun, 28 May 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 35 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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The boys chat through Super Rugby Pacific Round 14, a rough weekend for Australian rugby teams. In a brighter sense, we actually ran a trivia section where we got some questions correct. What a week it's been!

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Exclusive Interview - Jilly Collins - General Manager Women's Rugby at Rugby Australia

Fri, 26 May 2023 01:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 34 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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Join us for an insightful episode as we delve into the world of women's rugby in Australia. Our special guest, Jilly Collins, the General Manager of women's rugby at Rugby Australia, shares her expertise on topics such as Super W, the Wallaroos, and the remarkable growth of women's rugby. Tune in to gain valuable insights, inspiring stories, and expert perspectives on this fascinating podcast episode.

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Western Force Punish Depleted Brumbies, Wallaroos Overcome Fijiana - Super Rugby Pacific Round 13

Sun, 21 May 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 33 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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HOW GOOD IS RUGBY! The Wallaroos delivered a fitting finale to Shannon Parry's career while the Waratahs came away comfortable victors over the Fiji Drua. Obviously, other teams played in Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 as well. I guess we spoke about them too...

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Instant Reaction Pod - Wallaroos vs Fijiana, Waratahs vs Fijian Drua

Sat, 20 May 2023 12:30:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 32 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Tune in for Mitch and Ando's instant reactions from Wallaroos vs Fijiana and NSW Waratahs vs Fijian Drua

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Reds make history, and Noah Lolesi-who? - Super Rugby Pacific Round 12

Sun, 14 May 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 31 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The QLD Reds have made HISTORY with a gripping win over the Chiefs. We explore all the action from Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific, while answering YOUR questions in The Locker Room!

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Eddie Jones' Wallabies Watch - Fijiana Drua Win Super W Final - SRP Round 11

Sun, 07 May 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 30 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

You didn't ask for it and we've provided it, Eddie Jones' Wallaby Watch. With some great match ups across Super Rugby Pacific, we talk about the players whose stocks have risen or fallen.

Also, the Fijiana Drua have won their second Super W competition! The lads chat through this fantastic result, while also tracking through each of the SRP Round 11 games.

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Waratahs win AND lose, Chiefs remain undefeated! - SRP Round 10 & Izaia Perese Interview

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 29 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The boys chat through the major action of the Super W Semi-Finals, and Super Rugby Pacific Round 10. The Chiefs maintain their unbeaten streak with a statement win over the Crusaders, while the Fijiana Drua upset the NSW Waratahs.

Izaia Perese Interview from 01:01:00

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Instant Reaction Pod - Waratahs win ugly over the Highlanders

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:15:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 28 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The boys have pulled a late one and brought you an instant reaction podcast, as the NSW Waratahs stumbled to victory against a slightly worse Highlanders team. We unpack some of the big moments, the players of note, while also giving you the post match press conferences from Round 10 of Super Rugby Pacific.

Including:

Press Conference 1 - Waratahs: Darren Coleman and Jake Gordon

Press Conference 2 - Highlanders: Clarke Dermody

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Exclusive Interview - Emily Robinson - NSW Waratah and Wallaroo

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 27 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this special interview episode, Mitch and Ando chat with NSW Waratah and Wallaroos prop Emily Robinson!

We chat through the Tahs performance in Super W 2023 and reflect on the changes across the competition.

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West is Best Baby - Western Force Stun Highlanders in Perth - SRP Round 9

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 26 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The Western Force restore some pride to Australian rugby by beating the Highlanders, with the less said about the Waratahs and Rebels, the better. We also talk through the Super W matches, the upcoming Semi Finals, and Lachie from ScrumBags shakes up Super Rugby!

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Exclusive Interview -Simon Cron - Western Force Head Coach

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 25 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this special interview episode, Mitch and Ando chat with Western Force head coach Simon Cron! We discuss the teams start to 2023, the rebuild the Force is going through off the field, the construction of the wider training squad and the impact the loss of key personnel has had on the teams performance so far this year.

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The Lachie Swinton Show, Why Eddie Loves A Mongrel - SRP Round 8

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 24 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Ando is away so the boys will play!

This week Mitch is joined by Lachie from Scrumbags to review all the rugby action from Super W round 3 and Super Rugby Pacific round 8. We chat through the Lachie Swinton incident and ponder why Eddie Jones loves and needs an enforcer role in his Wallabies squad.

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The Sky (Blue) is the Limit as Brumbies Rampage Reds in Rainy Rendezvous - SRP Round 7

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 23 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Yes, we've tried to make this podcast about the Waratahs despite them having a bye! We discuss which Wallabies players will have impressed Eddie Jones, while relaying all the action from Super W round 3 and Super Rugby Pacific round 7.

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Eddie Jones lied to us? Wallabies squad announcement & Waratahs come close - SRP Round 6

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 22 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Did Eddie Jones lie to us? We break down the Wallabies squad announcement before reviewing Super W Round 2, and Super Rugby Pacific Round 6.

Press Conference 1 - Brumbies: Stephen Larkham and Allan Alaalatoa

Press Conference 2 - Waratahs: Darren Coleman and Jake Gordon

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Rebels rise up against Reds; Brumbies bomb out to the Crusaders - SRP Round 5

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 21 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The Rebels and Reds played one of the best games of the season on Saturday, the Rebels rising up with a 40-34 win. Round 5 saw some fantastic matches which we chat through, while also hyping up the start of the Super W campaign.

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Instant Reaction Pod - Waratahs men lose AGAIN, Tah Woman saves the day!

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:30:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 20 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

This is an instant reaction pod following the first Waratahs win at Allianz Stadium! With the men losing to the Chiefs, the women opened their Super W campaign with a convincing win against the Wester Force.

We celebrate the women and console each other about yet another loss for the men.

Join us, therapy is better together.

Including:

Press Conference 1 - Waratahs: Darren Coleman and Jake Gordon

Press Conference 2 - Chiefs: Clayton McMillan and Brad Weber

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Brumbies stay unbeaten, Waratahs' season slips, Drua come close - SRP Round 4

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 19 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

What a week of rugby it has been, with the mighty Brumbies continuing their unbeaten run with an entertaining match against Moana Pasifika. The Waratahs slide to a second successive defeat against the Hurricanes, while the Fijian Drua came close to reigning in the Reds.

Most importantly: Chat GPT can write poetry about rugby?

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Fijian Drua defeat the Crusaders, Rebels ambush the Waratahs! SRP Round 3

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 18 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

HOW GOOD IS THE GAME OF RUGBY!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The Fijian Drua displayed a running rugby masterclass to defeat the Crusaders in Lautoka, while the Rebels ambushed the Waratahs in Melbourne.

All this, and more, on the pod.

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Reaction Pod - Super Round Night 3 - Blues vs Brumbies, Western Force vs Queensland Reds

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Day 3 of Super Round saw The Blues play a test match intensity classic against the Brumbies whilst the Queensland Reds ran riot over the Western Force.

Listen to our thoughts on these games as well as our critique of Super Round 2023

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Press Conferences - Super Round Day 3 - Brumbies and Blues

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

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Press Conference 1 - Brumbies: Stephen Larkham and James Slipper

Press Conference 2 - Blues: Leon Macdonald and Dalton Papalii

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Instant Reaction Pod - Super Round Night 2 - Moana Pacifica vs Chiefs, Fijian Drua vs Waratahs

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Day 2 of Super Round saw Moana Pasifika come up against a dominant Chiefs team, but the Fijian Drua and NSW Waratahs played one of the most brutal first halves in recent history. We also provide you with the post-match press conferences from each team.

Press Conference 1 - Chiefs: Clayton McMillan, Brad Weber, and Rameka Poihipi

Press Conference 2 - Moana Pasifika: Aaron Mauger and Solomone Funaki

Press Conference 3 - NSW Waratahs: Darren Coleman and Jake Gordon

Press Conference 4 - Fijian Drua: Mick Byrne and Tevita Ikanavere

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Instant Reaction Pod - Super Round Night 1 - Crusaders vs Highlanders, Rebels vs Hurricanes

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 14 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

Super Rugby travels to Melbourne for the Super Round! Mitch and Ando have made the journey to provide YOU with instant reaction podcasts, covering the BEATDOWN of the Highlanders by the Crusaders, and the Rebels fiery defeat to the Hurricanes.

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Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 - Waratahs lose, Crusaders shocked & Eddie Jones' Wallaby watch

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:30:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 13 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Super Rugby has begun for 2023! Mitch and Ando discuss all things SRP, including the Waratahs defeat to the Brumbies, the Crusaders' shock loss to the Chiefs, and stocks rising and falling in the Wallabies camp for Eddie Jones.

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Instant Reaction Pod - NSW Waratahs vs ACT Brumbies - SRP Round 1 - Including Post Match Press Conferences

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:15:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 12 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

You asked, we delivered! Instant reaction pods for all games we can get to! Ando and Mitch lament the loss of the mighty Tahs to the bullish Brumbies, and try to consider, what’s next?

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Exclusive Interview -Jay Tregonning - Wallaroos Head Coach

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 12 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this special interview, Mitch and Ando sit down with Wallaroos head coach Jay Tregonning to review the 2022 World Cup season, explain the new contracting and funding model implemented by Rugby Australia for the Women's game and look ahead to 2023 and Eddie Jones's involvement.

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ACT Brumbies 2023 Season Preview - Waratahs Trial & Brumbies Trivia

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 11 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Our final preview of the SRP drops with the ACT Brumbies getting the love. Joined by Joey, Ando and Mitch chat through the 2022 results and what may be in store for 2023 as a Brumbies fan.

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Queensland Reds 2023 Season Preview - Rugby Aus & Women's Rugby - Reds v Waratahs Trial Game

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 10 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The boys get together with Reds tragic Rev to preview the QLD Reds 2023 season. Also, test your knowledge on some classic Reds trivia, while they unpack the major announcement for the future of women's rugby in Australia.

Also featuring Lachie from Scrumbags for Aussie's Abroad!

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Melbourne Rebels 2023 Season Preview - Waratahs & Reds Trials, Trivia and more!

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 9 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

The lads dive deep into the Melbourne Rebels squad for 2023, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of a team who struggled in 2022. Also stick around for some Rebels trivia, and all the goss from the Waratahs v Brumbies & Force v Reds trial matches.

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NSW Waratahs 2023 Season Preview - Eddie Jones - Sydney Sevens - EVERYTHING!

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 8 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

Ando and Mitch preview the NSW Waratah's 2023 season in Super Rugby Pacific, is this the #YearoftheTahs? Eddie Jones also had his first long-form interview in Australia, while the boys were able to get out to the Sydney 7's over the weekend.

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Exclusive Interview - Jason Gilmore - NSW Waratahs

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 7 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this special interview, Ando sits down with NSW Waratahs assistant coach Jason Gilmore to preview the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.

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Western Force 2023 Season Preview, Kurtley Beale & Eddie Jones update

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 6 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this week's episode Ando and Mitch sit down with Force Fan and pod favourite Simmo, to preview the upcoming Super Rugby season for the Force. We also touch on the breaking news about Kurtley Beale and discuss Eddie Jones' recent interview.

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Exclusive Interview - Izack Rodda - Western Force

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 5 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this special interview, Mitch sits down with Western Force second rower Izack Rodda to preview the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.

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2023 Fijian Drua Season Preview

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 4 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this special preview episode, Mitch is joined by Harrison Dale from Draft Rugby Podcast to preview the upcoming 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season for the Fijian Drua.

Together they chat through:

Drua 2022 season
Finalised 2023 Squad
Signings and Departures
Most Valuable Players
Season Predictions

And much, much more!

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Eddie Jones - Reaction Pod

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 3 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this special reaction pod, Mitch and Ando chat through RA's mind blowing decision to sack Dave Rennie and appoint Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach for the next 5 years!

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Exclusive Interview - Mick Byrne - Fijian Drua

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 2 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this special interview, Ando sits down with Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne to review the 2022 season and look ahead to 2023.

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2023 Announcement - The People's Podcast

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4 Episode 1 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are the People’s Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that’s played in heaven.

In this week's episode Ando and Mitch announce exciting improvements to the podcast for 2023.

They are:

Creating an online community on Discord
Match of the Week selection by fans
A revamped structure with new segments on the pod
Instant reaction podcasts and fan meetups

And much, much more!

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Exclusive Interview - Andrew Swain - Stan Sports

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, Ando sits down with Stan Sports commentator, producer and all round nice guy Andrew Swain to chat:

Stans Coverage in 2022
Plans for the 2023 season
Highs and lows of the 2022 coverage
Fans questions and feedback

And much, much more!

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2022 in Review - Wallabies, Wallaroos and 7's, where next?

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 51 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union!

In this week's episode we:

Discuss the latest rugby news from Australia and overseas - 2:30
Review the year that was 2022 for the Wallabies, Wallaroo's and Aussie 7's - 14:15
Enter the Locker Room to hear our fan's ratings for 2022 - 38:45

And much, much more!

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The Nawaqanitawase Show - Wales vs Australia - Spring Tour Game 5

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 50 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union!

In this week's episode we:

Review the Wallabies come from behind victory over Wales - 5:00
Review the Wallabies Spring Tour -37:40
Enter the Locker Room to answer fans questions - 40:15

And much, much more!

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So near yet so far - Wallabies lose against Ireland!

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 48 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union!

In this week's episode we are joined by Lachie from Scrumbags on Instagram, and Joey Hoey, P&D Fantasy player & Brumbies aficionado.

We:

Discuss Ireland's win over the Wallabies
Comment on the International matches over the weekend
Enter the Locker Room

And much, much more!

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Exclusive Interview - Henry Paterson - Aussie Rugby Sevens

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, Ando sits down with current Aussie Sevens superstar Henry Paterson to chat:

Hong Kong Victory
World Series Title 2022
Insight into 7's tactics and trainings
Answer fan questions

And much, much more!

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Wallabies Hit Rock Bottom Against Italy - Spring Tour Game 3

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 47 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union!

In this weeks episode we:

Deep dive into the Wallabies embarrassing loss to Italy - 6:00
Celebrate the 2021 Rugby World Cup Final -44:20
Enter the Locker Room to answer fans questions - 52:00

And much, much more!

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Penaud’s demolition job on the Wallabies - Spring Tour Game 2

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 46 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union!

In this weeks episode we:

Analyse the Wallabies heart breaking defeat to France in Paris - 3:30
Review RWC21 Semi Finals and preview RWC21 Final -34:16
Enter the Locker Room to answer fans questions - 41:00

And much, much more!

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Wallabies Scrape A Win, Wallaroos Outmuscled - Spring Tour Game 1

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 45 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union!

In this weeks episode we:

Review the Wallaroo's quarter final defeat to England- 3:20
Analyse the Wallabies clutch victory over Scotland - 17:00
Enter the Locker Room to answer fans questions - 35:30

And much, much more!

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#PickandDrive #GetInvolved #RWC2021 #ENGvAUS

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Pick & Drive Live - Wallaroos v England RWC Quarter Final Preview with GAGR The Dropped Kick Off

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Join Mitch, Nick and Nathan from GAGR @DroppedKickOff_ as they preview Australia vs England in Rugby World Cup 2021 Quarter Finals

This is a live stream so make sure your watching along and get your questions in!

Watch along on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGuUZxcnSqs

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https://ko-fi.com/pickanddriverugby

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Rugby World Cup Edition - Week 3 - Wallaroos into RWC Quarter Finals!!

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 43 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union!

In this special Rugby World Cup edition we:

Review the Wallaroo's final pool game of the tournament against Scotland - 4:22
Chat with Wallaroo in camp Piper Duck about the teams preparations for their quarter final against England - 27:35

And much, much more!

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#PickandDrive #GetInvolved #RWC2021 #AUSvWAL

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Pick & Drive Live - Wallaroos v Wales Preview with Squidge Rugby

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Join Mitch, Ando and Squidge Rugby as they preview Australia vs Wales in Rugby World Cup 2021.

This is a live stream so make sure your watching along and get your questions in!

Watch along on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0GVkXe8cWk

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Rugby World Cup Edition - Week 2, Australia A and Wallabies Spring Tour Squad

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 41 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!

We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union!

In this special Rugby World Cup edition we:

Review the Wallaroos second game of the tournament against Scotland - 2:50
Run through the other results from week 2 and look towards week 3 of RWC 2021
Discuss Australia A's final tour match against Japan XV - 26:55
Break down the Wallabies Spring Tour Squad
Enter the Locker Room to answer your questions! - 55:05

And much, much more!

Watch this episode on Youtube at:

https://youtu.be/gCCktrnB-1w

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