Ep.156 - Wallabies pipped, Pumas beat All Blacks to leave TRC wide open
In 12 months, the Wallabies have gone from being embarrassed to earning the respect of the world - and that was proven by Australia's performance in South Africa across the two matches.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss how much the Wallabies have improved, despite a mounting injury toll, and their chances of winning silverware, given how close The Rugby Championship stands this year. But they will have to do it without Will Skelton who's headed back to France, as the Kiwis stumble in Argentina and the Wallaroos get their World Cup of to a successful start.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep.155 - The Wallabies take down the world champions - can they do it again?
How good is it to be talking about Australian rugby in a positive light? The drought-breaking victory over the world champion Springboks at Ellis Park has given the sport across the country plenty of enthusiasm and hope.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua break down how the Wallabies were able to inspire such a turnaround from 22 points down and what the response is going to be from South Africa, who were left totally embarrassed by the performance. Both sides are battling injuries heading into Game 2, but the win has allowed Joe Schmidt's side to dream of really challenging for the Rugby Championship... and maybe even the Bledisloe!Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep.154 - Can the Wallabies snap their 62-year drought at Ellis Park?
The Springboks team has been named, and master coach Rassie Erasmus is up to his usual tricks, choosing to name his squad 72 hours before he had to in an attempt to put the Wallabies off.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the tactics needed from the Wallabies against the World Champions in The Rugby Championship opener and just how Joe Schmidt's men can break down such a strong side. Also, the All Blacks welcome back Richie Mo’unga in New Zealand colours for the clash with Argentina, the Wallaroos arrive in England ahead of the Women's World Cup and can the rebel R360 competition be good for the game?Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep.153 - Wallabies deny Lions series clean sweep, Lynagh set to miss TRC
The Wallabies have prevented a series whitewash against the British and Irish Lions with a gutsy win in the third Test. Joe Schmidt's line-up changes and a different attitude from the players meant that the victory has given plenty of confidence moving forward.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua wrap up the highs and lows of the Lions series and look ahead to The Rugby Championship with Australia facing an extensive injury toll, including Tom Lynagh, as well as the Wallaroos naming their squad for the upcoming World Cup.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep.152 - Lions claim series after dramatic, controversial call sinks Wallabies
The series is done, the Lions have won, and everyone in the rugby world is mad about one thing or another after a dramatic, epic second Test that saw the Wallabies' hearts broken at the MCG.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua unpack all the fallout from THAT non-penalty, give their views on whether the decision was the right one, debate whether the Aussies choked, and look ahead to this Saturday's tour finale in Sydney to see if the Wallabies can salvage any pride from the rubble of twin defeats.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby is in our DNA. We are The Roar, Australia's biggest sporting debate!Join our hosts Christy Doran and former Wallaby Matt Toomua as we chat with a cast of special guests, debating and dissecting the talking points in Super Rugby, the Wallabies and the international game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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