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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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ESPN AU/NZ

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www.espn.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Rinse, repeat for 'dumb a---' Wallabies but few heads can roll 21.11.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran address the Wallabies' injury crisis, pondering who is to blame, before they turn attention to the 'dumb a---' penalties in Dublin and debate whether a five-game tour is too long; they also break down England's draw with the All Blacks, discussing the decision not to chase the win, and what answers New Zealand have found on their northern endeavours. Learn more about yo...

A Wallabies debacle, Ridiculous Rassie & Overlooked Ardie 15.11.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' embarrassing loss to Italy, debating who is more to blame between Dave Rennie and the players, before they discuss the coach's immediate future; they also take aim at Rassie Erasmus' ridiculous social media posts and ask how Ardie Savea can be overlooked as a nominee for World Rugby Player of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Oh no, it's Penaud! French joy, Wallabies pain & England Cheika-ed at last 07.11.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down a mammoth weekend of rugby from around the globe, pondering the thrilling Test match in Paris, whether Dave Rennie got a big call wrong and what the Wallabies will take out of their heartbreaking loss; before they heap praise on Michael Cheika, the women's World Cup semifinals and a drought-breaking Hong Kong win for the Aussie sevens. Learn more about your a...

Are the jackal's days in rugby numbered? 31.10.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' win at Murrayfield, discussing Tate McDermott's performance, the yellow card given to Glen Young and Gregor Townsend's post-match thoughts on the jackal, before they then look ahead to Paris; they also review a cracking Test in Japan and whether the Brave Blossoms are ready to join the Rugby Championship; before Brittany Mitchell joins to analyse...

The November Tests are here [in October]! 24.10.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are back with a preview of the November Test series, running the rule over the Wallabies squad, the return of Michael Hooper and uncertainty across several positions; before they discuss the women's World Cup, the latest Super Rugby news and Jack Dempsey's change of allegiance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Aussie Eden Park disaster as All Blacks reign supreme 26.09.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Rugby Championship, reflecting on the All Blacks' big win at Eden Park, the issues the Wallabies can't seem to right and where Dave Rennie looks now; before they ponder the question as to whether the Springboks are a better team than New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gobsmacked: A Bledisloe for the ages, with a decision to boot 16.09.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran try to make sense of the wild finish to Bledisloe I, analysing Matthieu Raynal's call and what it means for rugby in general, before they laud Bernard Foley's performance and a spirited Wallabies comeback, and ponder how All Blacks fans are feeling on Friday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This frustration with the Wallabies is all too familiar 06.09.2022

Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Brittany Mitchell reflect on South Africa's comprehensive 24-8 win in Sydney, ponder what went wrong for the Wallabies and what chance, if any, they are in the Bledisloe Cup, before they discuss the LinkedIn post that has rocked Australian rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Magnificent Marika, 'Hollywood' White & the 96% Pumas 28.08.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 3 of the Rugby Championship, lauding the incredible Marika Koroibete but no so much Nic White; picking apart a poor afternoon for the Springboks; before they hail David Kidwell's blue and white wall and ask what now for the All Blacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Addressing Australia's playmaker problems 22.08.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss the Wallabies' decision to draft in Bernard Foley, ponder what happened with a forgotten group of fly-halves, look ahead to Round 3 of the Rugby Championship, close the chapter on Ian Foster's future and review the Wallaroos O'Reilly opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most competitive Rugby Championship ... ever? 15.08.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 2 of the Rugby Championship; questioning Dave Rennie's Wallabies selections and pondering the fullback problem; lauding the Pumas' performance; before they jump across to the Republic to break down the All Blacks' win and what that has or hasn't done for Ian Foster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Hooper, injured Cooper & Foster's failing ABs 07.08.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down a huge few days of rugby, on and off the field; from Michael Hooper's withdrawal to Quade Cooper's season-ending Achilles injury, all the action from Mendoza and Mbombela, the Wallabies who took their opportunities and the All Blacks who didn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did NZ Rugby take the easy option? 22.07.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to news that Ian Foster and Sam Cane have kept their jobs as All Blacks coach and captain respectively, analysing why fans have a reason to be upset; before they break down the Wallabies' squad for Argentina and rumours of Eddie Jones' return to Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Put your [broken] Wallabies record on 18.07.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review a wild night at the SCG, what went wrong for the Wallabies and marvel at England skipper Courtney Lawes; before they look ahead to the Rugby Championship and then discuss the fallout from the All Blacks' series loss to Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wallabies' habit that must change 12.07.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran jump across the Tasman to examine the New Zealand-Ireland series and Ian Foster's coaching security, before they break down England's win in Brisbane, the Wallabies' big problem under Dave Rennie and just how Australia might look for the third Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus pod! How in the hell did the Wallabies win that? 02.07.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran deliver a rapid-fire reaction to the extraordinary scenes in Perth, where the Wallabies defeated England 30-28 in the first Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series preview: Can the Wallabies FINALLY beat England? 28.06.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined by Gloucester lock Ed Slater to preview the Ella-Mobbs Cup, discussing the big inclusions and omissions in Eddie Jones' squad, if the Aussie coach's mental games have had their day, why Samu Kerevi holds the key for the Wallabies and why a series win is more important for Australia than England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Has Rugby Australia blown up Super Rugby? 22.06.2022

Sam Bruce, Christy Doran and Lachie McCaffrey break down the bombshell comments from RA boss Hamish McLennan, pondering whether Australia really could go it alone, before running an eye over the Super Rugby and Premiership finals, Eddie Jones' England squad and Britt Mitchell is on to talk Wallaroos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How was that not a penalty, Ben O'Keeffe? 14.06.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Super Rugby Pacific semis, asking how on earth the Brumbies didn't receive a late penalty against the Blues, before they review the Wallabies 35-man squad to face England and the hard-luck stories, and then look ahead to Beaudy vs. Richie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Analysing the key QF moments & Our Wallaby 23s 06.06.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals, breaking down the big moments, discussing the yellow and red cards, and Leicester Fainga'anuku's forearm, before they then name their 23-man Wallabies squads and debate what's best for Harry Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Super farce, but the finals are here! 01.06.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the final round of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the shock results and the Rebels' decision not to try and help the Force, discuss Pablo Matera's yellow card, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's non-selection and Australian recent Sevens success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Come on down, Quade Cooper 24.05.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran react to news of James O'Connor's latest injury and what it means for the Wallabies, break down the Waratahs' win over the Highlanders, discuss the angry petition coming out of Canberra and analyse the ins and outs of the rebooted Australia A program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A short-lived Australian resurgence? 17.05.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran answer your questions from social media, pick apart each Aussie team's performance in Round 13, and discuss Suliasi Vunivalu's mixed bag and whether it's a warning for other NRL players considering a switch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the Brumbies are flying, and the Reds faltering 10.05.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran examine why the Brumbies are undefeated against Kiwi opposition and the Reds are 0-3; praise the Waratahs and look ahead to their "Fill the Hill" night at Leichhardt Oval; and discuss the imminent confirmation of Australia's World Cup bids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At last! Aussies aim up in Super Rugby Pacific 02.05.2022

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up what may prove a watershed moment for Super Rugby Pacific, after the Australian teams enjoyed success against Kiwi opposition and the competition saw an historic first home game for the Drua in Fiji. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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