The Roar Rugby Podcast

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:...

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 C...

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'Conn...

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 t...

Super Rugby Pacific is heating up following a tight round three. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the latest action from the competition - and are joined by one of the most in-demand players in Australian rugby right now, Western Force's loose forward Carlo Tizzano. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Guest: Carlo Tizzano Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

The quality rugby keeps coming! Christy Doran and Matt To'omua come together to talk about the stunning second week of Super Rugby - which sees all Aussie sides in the top six... and the Western Force undefeated! Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caught your breath back? It was an incredible opening round of Super Rugby, which saw Australian sides clean sweep foreign opposition for the first time since 2018 - and maybe the first time ever in an opening round. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the weekend's action and are joined by Queensland Reds coach Zane Hilton as his side prepares to commence their season. Hosts: Christy Doran &am...

The Roar Rugby Podcast is back in 2025. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua return for a new season, discussing the latest news following Joe Schmidt's announcement on the Wallabies - before previewing the Super Rugby Pacific season. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's a wrap on season three and on 2024! For the final time this year, The Roar's Christy Doran and Dan Parks sit down to review the Wallabies' performance against Ireland, including picking their side for Test one against the British & Irish Lions - and are joined by former Ireland international and respected columnist Bernard Jackman. Hosts: Christy Doran & Dan Parks Guest: Bernard Jac...

The Wallabies tour ended in a thriller in Dublin, with Ireland coming from behind to win 22-19 - but the men in gold fired a warning shot across the bow of Andy Farrell's Lions tour. The Roar's Christy Doran and Nick Wasiliev give their instant reaction to the performance, and reflect on the stand out performers for the year. Hosts: Christy Doran & Nick Wasiliev Producer: Christy Doran & N...

The Wallabies Grand Slam hopes might be over - but plenty of statements can still be made ahead of the final Test of 2024. Christy Doran and Dan Parks meet again to review the weekend of rugby that was - and were joined by Wallaby legend Nick Farr-Jones. Spoke To A Bloke: https://www.spoketoabloke.org/ WNOW: https://www.wnow.com.au/ Note: this podcast discusses topics of men's mental health. If yo...

The Wallabies hopes of a Grand Slam are over after defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper react to the error-ridden performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They might be two from two so far - but are the Wallabies a genuine shot for the Grand Slam? Christy Doran and Dan Parks return to examine the latest weekend of rugby in the Autumn Nations Series - and the Wallabies' against Scotland and Ireland with former Wallabies assistant coach Petrus du Plessis, and one of the legends of the 1984 Grand Slam tour, Roger Gould. Hosts: Christy Doran & Dan P...

The ghosts of Lyon are buried! The Wallabies have crushed Wales in Cardiff, the Grand Slam dream alive for another week. Christy Doran and Tony Harper give their immediate thoughts, the best performers, and the issues exposed ahead of the trip to Murrayfield. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wallabies have broken a nine-year drought - with new arrival Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii producing a man-of-the-match performance in his debut Wallaby Test. The question is, can Australia back it up? Christy Doran reviews the weekend action with Dan Parks - discussing a clean sweep by the Southern Hemisphere. Hosts: Christy Doran & Dan Parks Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

The Wallabies have scored a sensational after-the-siren win over England at Twickenham with NRL recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii named man of the match on debut. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper celebrate a magical performance by Joe Schmidt's men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WORLD EXCLUSIVE It has been 26 days since an international arrest warrant was issued for former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom for his dealings as president of RC Narbonne, being accused of misuse of corporate assets and has been sentenced to five years in French prison. Christy Doran speaks to Rocky Elsom, discussing the allegations on a special episode of The Roar Rugby Podcast. Host: Christy Dor...

The Roar Rugby Podcast is back, and it's time for the Autumn Series. The first question though - is where is Matt To'omua? Christy Doran is joined by Scotland legend Dan Parks to preview the upcoming banquet of rugby, as the Wallabies commence their Grand Slam tour this weekend against England - who are reeling from their loss to the All Blacks. Hosts: Christy Doran & Dan Parks Producer: Nick...

The Wallabies' hopes of ending a 23-year drought in New Zealand ended in a ruthless second-half display from the All Blacks in Wellington, bringing a curtain down on the Rugby Championship. Ahead of taking a short break ahead of the Spring Tour, Christy Doran and Matt To'omua dissect the performance of the Wallabies, the Rugby Championship in 2024, look ahead to the Grand Slam tour and ask if the...

The Wallabies' drought in New Zealand continues, as the All Blacks ran out 33-13 winners in Wellington to clean sweep the Bledisloe series and break the 'Capital Curse'. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper given their instant reaction to the match - and ask where to for Joe Schmidt's men with a Grand Slam Spring Tour looming. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Wasiliev Host...

The Bledisloe Cup is staying in New Zealand for another year - but is Australia - finally - about to turn a corner? Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the thrilling clash in Sydney and look ahead to Wellington, and they are joined this week by Rugby Australia Chairman Daniel Herbert for a candid discussion on the future direction of the game, the challenges and opportunities Rugby Australia fa...

How the heck do you process THAT result? The All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe Cup, but they survived a fast-finishing Wallabies in a thriller in Homebush. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper dive into the rollercoaster match, the highs and lows for the Wallabies, what's next in Wellington, and ask: is this a genuine step forward? Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony Harper Producer: Nick Was...

It's Bledisloe Cup week! The biggest week of the year in the Aussie rugby calendar sees Christy Doran and Matt To'omua sit down with one of the greats of the game, former All Black coach and World Cup winner, Sir Steve Hansen. They discuss the challenges the game faces in the Southern Hemisphere, what the Bledisloe Cup means, making sure you are not THE coach who loses the Cup to Australia, an out...

The Wallaroos are set to kick off their largest tour in their history outside of a World Cup this weekend, taking on Ireland in Belfast. Christy Doran sat down for a special interview with Wallaroos Head Coach Jo Yapp prior to their departure, discussing settling into Australian life, how the growth of the women's game compares to the UK, the growth of the squad and program in 2024, and their goal...

Wallabies fans take a breath for a week - and it is much needed, following a record-breaking loss in Argentina. Christy Doran and Matt To'omua come together to discuss what on earth happened in Santa Fe and how it feeds back to issues with the game back home - and they are joined by former Wallaby Dr Brett Robinson, who is vying to become the most powerful man in World Rugby later this year. Hosts...