• Ep.140 - NZR CEO Mark Robinson on the state of rugby, Lions fever - and Aussies abroad
    May 5 2025

    Super Rugby Pacific could expand to the west coast of the United States of America, with high-level talks underway across several countries about the viability of including at least one new franchise.


    Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat to New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson about that story, the state of rugby and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news.


    Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

    Producer: Matt Russell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep.139 - Kiss confirmed as Wallaby-coach-in-waiting, Schmidt stays on
    Apr 30 2025

    After a three-month selection process the Wallabies finally have a new coach - but there is a twist. Les Kiss will not take over until the middle of next season with Joe Schmidt staying around a little longer.


    Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the Australian coaching appointment and preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news.


    Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

    Producer: Matt Russell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    30 mins
  • Ep.138 - James O'Connor's redemption, and make-or-break time in Super Rugby
    Apr 21 2025

    Super Rugby Pacific continues to dish out quality match after match, with the Crusaders defeating the Blues at full time, the Tahs knocked off in Fiji, and the Force and Canes playing out a brutal draw in the West.


    Christy Doran and Matt To'omua review the latest action out of Australian rugby, and the latest news behind the scenes.


    Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    48 mins
  • Ep.137 - Golf gossip and blissfully unaware with Jordan Petaia
    Apr 14 2025

    The Aussie sides continue to perform, with the Waratahs and Brumbies pulling off big wins in the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.


    Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the latest results, the Super Rugby Women's final, the latest financial news out of RA and more, and they are joined by NFL-bound Wallaby Jordan Petaia to discuss his journey.


    Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

    Guests: Jordan Petaia

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    57 mins
  • Ep.136 - Moana Pasifika's rise with Patrick Pellegrini, and picking Wallabies squads
    Apr 7 2025

    We've hit the halfway point of Super Rugby Pacific - with all Australian sides in the hunt for finals, and several big surprises - not the least of which being the rise of Moana Pasifika.


    Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat with Patrick Pellegrini on the Pacific side's growth - then give their first picks as to who will make the 2025 Wallabies squad.


    Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

    Guests: Patrick Pellegrini

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep.135 - Both sides of the pathway with Sam Cordingley and Emmanuel Meafou
    Mar 25 2025

    All four of the Aussie sides sit in the top six of Super Rugby Pacific after six rounds.


    Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the good signs in Australian rugby - and are joined by two guests, Sam Cordingley on the progression and growth of the Queensland Reds, and now French-representative Emmanuel Meafou following their Six Nations triumph.


    Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

    Guests: Sam Cordingley & Emmanuel Meafou

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep.134 - Crusaders, Reds and getting on Survivor with James O'Connor
    Mar 17 2025

    The Crusaders appear back to their best after back-to-back wins at home, and a major reason has emerged in the effective utilisation of James O'Connor.


    The Roar Rugby Podcast favourite returns to chat with Christy Doran and Matt To'omua about life in Christchurch, observing the Reds from afar, Wallaby coach chat - and getting on Survivor.


    Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua

    Guest: James O'Connor

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    51 mins
  • Ep.133 - Kiss of death and who is the happiest person in Australian rugby?
    Mar 10 2025

    The 2025 Super Rugby season keeps getting better and better. The Brumbies ended a 12-year hoodoo at Eden Park, the Waratahs are still undefeated, and the Kiwis nearly were clean swept until a strong Crusaders performance in Christchurch.


    Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the latest news from the competition - plus dive into Lions watch with the Six Nations and give an update on the hunt for the new Wallabies coach.


    Hosts: Christy Doran and Matt To'omua

    Producer: Nick Wasiliev


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    45 mins