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ESPN Scrum Reset

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ESPN Australia's Sam Bruce is joined by Christy Doran to discuss the biggest talking points in southern hemisphere rugby, from the action on-field to the latest storylines around the game.

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

This Wallaby 'Datsun' needs a serious tune up 16.07.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' last-gasp defeat by Argentina, lamenting more poor discipline and inaccuracy at ruck time; they discuss Australia's issues at fullback and whether to persist with Tom Wright, and look at the options to replace Len Ikitau; they then share more of Eddie Jones' entertaining press conference and whether fans should keep the faith; before they wrap...

Blimey! The Wallabies took a Springbok beating 09.07.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran shake off a late night to break down South Africa's 43-12 win over Australia in Pretoria, discussing where it all went wrong for the Wallabies, how much work they have to do, if Eddie Jones has underestimated the challenge, while also heaping praise on the Springboks; before they analyse the All Blacks' big win over the Pumas, look ahead to Round 2 of the Rugby Champion...

A golden chance for Wallabies to beat the Boks in SA 03.07.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by IOL Live's John Goliath from South Africa, the trio breaking down the Rugby Championship opener between the Boks and Wallabies; discussing why the hosts are wary of Eddie Jones and debating the risks of South Africa splitting its squad in two, before they ponder what team the Wallabies might field and what threats Australia can pose; they then wrap up the...

Eddie does it again! Understanding the Wallabies' RC squad 26.06.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dissect Eddie Jones' Wallabies squad, attempting to make sense of Ben Donaldson's inclusion as they break down the selections in each positional group, before they reflect on the Crusaders' seventh straight Super Rugby title and ponder what Scott Robertson will do next with the All Blacks, and then round out the week in rugby with a look ahead to the Wallaroos-Black Fer...

Unpacking the Super semis and a big Wallabies bolter 19.06.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the weekend's Super Rugby Pacific semifinals, heaping praise on the Crusaders and Chiefs; they pay tribute to the Brumbies but lament the performance of Tom Wright and what it might have done for his Wallabies hopes; they pluck a Wallabies bolter out of the top 14 final; and then discuss Hamish McLennan's recent comments about a draft and the Rugby Championship....

Unlucky Ardie: The Berry call that's divided Super Rugby 13.06.2023

Sam Bruce and Christie Doran break down the no-try ruling that denied Ardie Savea and the Hurricanes a place in the semis; they review the cracking quarterfinals in Canberra and Hamilton, and discuss Jack Debrecezni's successful return to Australian rugby; they ponder where to next for the Waratahs and Reds; and take fans inside their sitdown with Eddie Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

DC was right, the Waratahs were s--- 05.06.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a largely deflating final round of Super Rugby Pacific for Australian rugby, slamming the Waratahs' pathetic performance against Moana Pasifika; they also reflect on the seasons of the Rebels and Force and where they stand moving forward; they name their combined Aussie team of the season and then discuss Eddie Jones' comments he may quit after the World Cup....

It's a good thing Eddie was at Twickenham 29.05.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 14 of Super Rugby Pacific, when both the Brumbies and Waratahs lacked rugby smarts against New Zealand opposition; examine the calls that left the Reds fuming in Dunedin; heap praise on the Blues' Mark Telea and discuss the Barbarians-World XV fixture that saw Quade Cooper and Samu Kerevi in action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Does Super Rugby Pacific have an integrity issue? 22.05.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss the ongoing player rests in Super Rugby Pacific, and how they burnt the Brumbies in Perth; laud the performance of Max Jorgensen against the Drua and ponder his World Cup claims; review the European Champions Cup final and the performance of Will Skelton, and how the Giteau Law might be about to change further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Reds serve up humble pie; Farewelling a legend 15.05.2023

The Scrum Reset team are back for another edition, this time eating some humble pie after a drought breaking Reds win, they predict who scrapes into the top eight, name a few Wallabies bolters, before dissecting the sevens in Toulouse and farewell a legend of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's going wrong with the Reds? 08.05.2023

The Scrum Reset team is back lauding the passion and performances from Noah Lolesio and Carter Gordon and their battle for Wallabies selection, look at Fraser McReight shading Michael Hooper and what's going wrong for the Reds, before lamenting Australian rugby's poor form across the ditch and previewing a huge Crusaders-Blues clash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Too many cooks in the Rugby Australia kitchen? 01.05.2023

The Scrum Reset team is back dissecting all the news around Rugby Australia CEO Andy Marinos's resignation and what that means for RA going forward, catch up on the Super W semifinals and what's happening in women's rugby around the world, before discussing Damian McKenzie's re-signing and the upcoming battle between the Reds and the Waratahs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Thanking Lord Laurie, fight for the top eight 24.04.2023

The Scrum Reset team is back discussing the tight tussle for a place in Super Rugby Pacific’s top eight, thanking Lord Laurie Fisher for his dedication to Australian rugby, before pondering Rugby Australia’s decision to announce last year’s John Eales medalist in April, and the Super W top four have been decided - who takes the title from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

What to do with Swinton? Wallabies head to camp 17.04.2023

The Scrum Reset team is back discussing Lachie Swinton’s poor disciplinary record, the potential for orange cards at the World Cup and have we caught a glimpse of the Wallabies leadership team, before they chat about the Waratahs breathing life into their season, Damian McKenzie’s class and look at who’s in the title-winning frame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Time Reds pull cord on Thorn? Do or die for Tahs 11.04.2023

With a new host the Scrum Reset team is back to chat Super Rugby Pacific action, discussing that Angus Blyth hit, whether it's time the Reds pull the rip-cord on Brad Thorn, and preview the Waratahs-Force match-up, they chat the Aussie men's sevens and their journey to Olympic qualification, before wrapping up the latest in the Super W.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Breaking down Eddie's first [official] Wallabies squad 03.04.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran run the rule over Eddie Jones' Wallabies training squad, debating the merits of Suliasi Vunivalu's inclusion, Harry Wilson's omission, and the future of the Giteau Law; before they wrap up Round 6 of Super Rugby Pacific, spare a thought for Ben Donaldson, and then review the Hong Kong Sevens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suaali'i signs: Is he worth $1.6m a season? 27.03.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss Joseph Suaali'i's three-year deal with Rugby Australia, what it means for the game and its various stakeholders, before they look at what Eddie Jones must do to get the best out of the youngster; they then wrap up Round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific and look ahead to the naming of the Wallabies training squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Cause for Aussie alarm? Full Six Nations wrap 20.03.2023

The team return to run an eye over Round 4 Super Rugby Pacific, discussing why things just aren't clicking for the Waratahs and Reds, whether that might be hurting some Wallabies hopefuls; they bemoan the lack of rugby 'smarts' and ponder rumoured unrest with Eddie Jones' NRL pursuit; before Tom Hamilton joins to wrap up the Six Nations and THAT red card from Dublin. Learn more about your ad choic...

Dynamic Drua deliver for Fiji; England annihilated 13.03.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific, lauding the Drua's upset win over the Crusaders in Fiji and explaining why the Rugby Championship would benefit from further expansion, before they analyse the Brumbies' win over the Reds and what's going wrong with the Waratahs; Tom Hamilton then joins to break down France's 53-10 hammering of England. Learn more about your ad ch...

The good, the bad and the ugly from Super Round 06.03.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the weekend that was at Super Round, from Ardie Savea's throat-slitting gesture to two thrilling trans-Tasman encounters, the rise of some Aussie youngsters, and Eddie Jones being photographed drawing up some draft Wallabies squads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rampant rookies, ragged Reds and an entertaining Round 1 27.02.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to the news of Brett Hodgson's appointment as Wallabies defensive coach, before they break down Super Rugby Pacific Round 1, discuss the Reds' loss of Taniela Tupou, ponder the Crusaders' big issue and why Eddie Jones didn't retain Laurie Fisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your ultimate Super Rugby Pacific preview 17.02.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season, analysing each of the 12 teams and identifying who might be headed for the pointy end of the season; before they update Eddie Jones' developments with the Wallabies and discuss the Six Nations' action so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie returns! Strap yourselves in, Australia 16.01.2023

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to the stunning moves at Rugby Australia, discussing how and why the governing body acted, what Eddie Jones' return means for the Wallabies, and where it went wrong for Dave Rennie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie exits England; is he set for a Wallabies return? 07.12.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss a wild 48 hours of coaching movement, analysing Eddie Jones' sacking by the RFU, the knock-on effects and whether a return to the Wallabies lies in his future; before they throw their nominations in for the John Eales Medal and reflect on some of the big stories of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marky Mark and the comeback Wallabies 28.11.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's comeback win over Wales, heaping praise on Mark Nawaqanitawase and comparing him to another former Wallabies star, before they review the tour and debate the number of Giteau Law inclusions that should be made in 2023; they also discuss the mounting pressure on Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac, and the coaching merry-go-round that will begin early next...

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