The Dropped Kick-Off Rugby Podcast

The boys have lifted the curse and apparently that'll help the Wallabies against France... with Declan Meredith now set for a baptism by fire at Suncorp Stadium. The Nicks and Nath talk the Wallabies squad, Nations Championship, U20s, Tom Hooper going tot he Reds, and more.  WARNING: naughty words See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God, we're getting sick of talking about matches like this. Our first instant reaction of the year, and it's a doozy, as the Wallabies, despite producing some of the best attacking rugby we've seen in years, still lost to Ireland 33-31 in same, last minute, heart breaking fashion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to talk Tahs. Dan McKellar has left the building so Nick and Nathan investigate why. The handsome duo then cast an eye to the Wallabies - Ireland match, and get some shouts outed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wallabies squad has dropped, and man, are there some surprises! The two Nicks dissect this team and how excited it makes us for the 2026 season - with a late cameo by Nathan. WARNING: naughty words and opinions about LSL being omitted. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Rugby Pacific ends in Australia for 2026, not with a bang but a whimper. Nick W and Nath rip the band aid off and sit on the cuck chair to discuss the Reds and Brumbies, before exorcising the bad news by talking Super Rugby Women's and the Aussie 7s win in France. WARNING: bad metaphors and explanations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Aussie sides are in the finals... but how far will they get? Nick H, Nath and Nick W get honest about the Reds and Brumbies' chances after mixed form over the last few weeks, plus talking Moana Pasifika, victory in the Sevens, and Super Rugby Women's. DKO INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/ DKO TWITTER: https://x.com/DroppedKickOff_   WARNING: graphic analogies, honest opi...

The Aussie sides (bar the Waratahs) got up, and yet, it feels like a loss. Natho, Nick H and Nick W meet to talk the penultimate weekend of Super Rugby action - and get candid about the Aussie sides' chances come finals, with the Reds and Brumbies locked in so far. FOLLOW US ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/ WARNING: nearly got cancelled a few times for this one.   See om...

Super Rugby is finishing with a flourish. With Nick W off with the tradies, Nick H and Nath chew the fat on the Tahs cleaning up in Suva and the Force chasing a dream... and do some number crunching to see what finals might look like. WARNING: a LOT of editing was required. Imagine what we had to cut out. Farrell nailing a lineout: https://x.com/premrugby/status/2055734778905731101?s=46 See omnyst...

Today we acknowledge a great man who took one for the team... Darcy Swain dropped the kick-off in Canberra. Nick H returns from holiday to chew the fat with Nath and Nick W, and discuss whether the Aussie sides can turn around a flat run of form. WARNING: A few naughty words said. When the lads come together, the language warning comes up. Something we should probably ponder about at some point. S...

Not gonna lie, the rugby has been a wee bit frustrating of late. After taking a week off to nurse our Super Round hangover, Nick W and Natho reconvene to talk frustrating results in Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos and the Australia U20s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for Super Round... and this week has been super in more ways than one with the game suddenly having a lot more cash! Nick W and Nath chat Super Rugby, the Wallaroos, Sevens rugby and more.  OptaRugby: https://www.optaprorugby.com/ WARNING: just one or two naughty words, this one is acceptable for the kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special episode ahead of the release of the finale of the new series Boycott! on ABC Rewind, which dives into the history of resistance against apartheid South Africa, The Dropped Kick-Off has an exclusive interview. Nick W chats with Wallaby legend Anthony Abrahams about his role in the 1969 and 1971 tours against South Africa, and how the lessons from that time still apply today.  List...

Hey guys, we've got an Instagram! Oh, and some rugby happened. Nick W, Nick H and Natho chat about Super Rugby, Les Kiss and the Wallaroos, and also highlight a great place where you can check out your rugby memes.  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/ WARNING: naughty words and silly opinions of varying quality ahead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a good time to be a Waratahs fan as the men in blue snap a near decade losing streak in Canberra. Nick H, Natho and Nick W chew the fat on the latest out of Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos' win over Fiji, Will Skelton's injury and the latest around Massimo De Lutiis, among other news. WARNING: coarse language and vengeful NSW banter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Nath is away, the Nicks will play. Nick W and Nick H shoot from the hip discussing the latest results in Super Rugby, the coaching movements, the rejigged Wallaroos season and Super Rugby Women's competitions, and more. WARNING: terrible opinions and naughty words ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reds are on the rise... with two calls going their way in as many weeks. Nath, Nick H and one of our resident Queenslanders Andy chew the fat on the latest in Super Rugby, before you uniting to bully England for their rubbish Six Nations campaign. WARNING: rugby banter comes with swears. Whoopsy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies Super sides had a breakdown, and so did we! Natho and Nick chew the fat for 20 minutes on the latest in world rugby... after doing an hour-long pod that they forgot to record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have their head coach... and that man is Dave Rennie. The Brumbies have their man too in Stephen Larkham. Nick W, Natho and Nick H chat about the latest news out of planet rugby, plus discuss the upcoming weekend of Super Rugby action. WARNING: few naughty words, you know the jist  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another week of Aussie teams at the top! Nick H, Natho and Nick W sit down to talk about that Brumbies win in Christchurch, whether the Waratahs are the real deal, and whether it's panic stations yet for the Western Force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're top of the ladder! Who saw that coming? Not me! Nick W and Nath catch up on the latest in the world or rugby, including Super Rugby Pacific, RWC 2027 fixtures, law changes, the Sevens, the Six Nations and some good old fantasy news. WARNING: naughty boys say naughty things like naughty words. Only proceed if you're naughty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They’re nervous, we’re excited. Angus Crichton will Steggles for industrialised Kiwi meat - itself a bit yellow in colour as they sack Razor clam Robertson - as he becomes the 3rd Rooster of recent times to beg for the upgrade from avian to macropod. Nick and Natho are on board to ride the chocobo of delusion in this bloated metaphor. They chirp: Crichton! How good? Our potential sumpt...

The RWC2027 pools have been drawn. Nick W and Nick H are live and give their instant reactions.    POOLS: Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong China, Chile Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania Pool C: Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada Pool D: Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal, Pool E: France, Japan, USA, Samoa Pool F: England, Wales, Tonga, Zimbabwe   See omnystudio.co...

Cricket season has started with a first test victory inside two days! How good! Oh, and the Wallabies played their last match of the year. The two Nicks and Nath come together for our last instant reaction of the year (and likely second last pod before the season wrap) to talk the end of a rough November tour.  WARNING: Sad bois See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URGGGGGGHHHHH!  WARNING: coarse language See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crap. The Wallabies are in all sorts of trouble after Italy recorded back-to-back wins. Nick W and Natho welcome back Jack O'Rourke to the pod to dissect that mess of a result. WARNING: sad bois, honest opinions and naughty words See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.