Green And Gold Rugby

Nathan and Nick digest - or should we say degustate - the Wallabies thumping win over Italy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan and Nick talk Il Cane (Carlo Tizzano) and Il Mago (Harry Potter), the Italy squad, headbutts and culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firstly, apologies for not recording last week, Sometimes life gets the better of you and last week was one of those times. This week we talk mostly about the Wallabies vs Italy game and some team the All Blacks are playing. We discuss Joe Schmidt's legacy in Australia and have a bitch about teams getting easy games when they should be travelling and squad announcements As always, we hope you enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where do we go from here? We don't bloody know. Nick H and Nath give a reaction to Wallabies-France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 wordsSee 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.

A new era in international rugby arrives this weekend. We preview the Australia v Ireland test match and wang on about some other stuff. As always, we hope you enjoy. 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.

What an end to the Super Rugby season! It'd be safe to say just about no one was expecting the Hurricanes to dominate so easily. This week we pull out the ledger and see how close our preseason prediction have been. Spend some time on the final and rate the teams based on where se thought they'd end up. As always, we hope you enjoy. 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.

Only one game to talk about this week, A great chat between KARL and Happy but we certainly went down some rabbit holes. We enjoyed it and hope you do also Part 2 First one was a PEBKACSee 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 explanationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy and I talk about last weekends highlights and check out the teams for this weekends semi finals. With no KARL around we even said nice things about the Hurricanes. Later on we manage to find a way to talk about the Reds and Les Kiss' coaching. As always, we hope you enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking at the three Qualifying finals this weekends. Oh, and we have a chat about referee's. A lot. Especially the team for the Chiefs vs Reds. As always, we hope you enjoy. 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 opinions and naughty wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KARL Butz and Happy hit up the last round with some interesting fixtures to close out the Super Season. We get into the weeds and Happy has a most unhappy rant. We hope you enjoy it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's already round 15 with two to go and all to play for. KARL and Happy get through it tonight with Sully unavailable. Thank you for all of your support, please download, subscribe rate and review on all of your platforms. Get down to your local club, buy a beer or become a memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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=46See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very unhappy Happy and Sully are joined, this week by KARL, who is apparently the voice of reason. We talk about all the round 14 games and our highlights from last weekends games. Oh, and we have a chat about referee's. As always, we hope you enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

We have KARL, Happy and Sully on the pod this week. We talk all the team news for round 13 and look at each teams run home. As always, we hope you enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KARL, Happy and Sully on the pod this week. Super round was a huge success but that doesn't mean there is nothing on this week. Check out all the team news for round 12. As always, we hope you enjoy. 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. Listen to Boycott here, last episode out April 24 on ABC Rewind: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-rewindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five games this week with the highlight, for me, being the Chiefs v Hurricanes match on Saturday afternoon. But there are a good matchups across the entire round. No Karl this week so Butz has stepped in at the last minute. As always, we hope you enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 aheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five games this week with the highlight, for me, being the Hurricanes v Blues match on Saturday afternoon. But there are a good matchups across the entire round. No Happy this week so Butz has stepped in at the last minute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a short round this week, only three games. We run through the teams and then talk about country eligibility. 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 banterSee 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 one where Happy pushes KARL's buttons and it's spectacular. We also preview roaund 7 of Super Rugby and discuss flyhalves, underpreformers and overproformers. As always, we hope you enjoy. 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.

Just Happy and KARL this week. Sully is doing real work. Round 6 of Super Rugby and we get into the weeds. Either leave a comment or reach out to sully@greenandgoldrugby.com we love the interaction. Its the start of the season so get down to your local rugby club volunteer or become a member.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.

Round 5 of Super Rugby this week KARL is back after a Canes win. We get into the Super Rugby and talk about bit of Six Nations and the blood sport that is the England coaching gig. We cannot wait for the weekend. Lets go.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.

KARL has had to step away this week but Butz has stepped up at the last minute to replace him. After a clean sweep from the Aussie teams last week all is sunshine and lollipops over here. We hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight its just Happy and KARL chewing the fat. Are the Crusaders in trouble. What do the Force need to fix. Will normal transmission be resumed in Fiji. We get deep into the weeds feel free to reach out and tell us your opinion. Its the pre season so get down to your local rugby club become a member and buy a beer.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.

My lifelong poor tipping form has continued this week, with only one from five for me. Happy managed one, but Butz was zero from five! For the record, this week's picks are. Sully: Hurricanes, Waratahs, Highlanders, Blues, Crusaders. Happy: Hurricanes, Waratahs, Highlanders, Force, Brumbies. KARL: Hurricanes, Waratahs, Highlanders, Blues, Crusaders. The match of the round is the Crusader v Brumbies in Christchurch on Sunday at 1:35 PM As always, we hope you enjoy.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.

The Super Rugby season is screaming towards us at 1000 miles an hour. Today, the teams for round one were announced, and it drives home just how close we are. For the record, this week's picks are. Sully: Crusaders, Reds, Fiji, Blues, Brumbies. Happy: Crusaders, Reds, Fiji, Chiefs, Force. Butz: Crusaders, Reds, Fiji, Blues, Force I think the game to watch is the Blues v Chiefs game, but Force v Brumbies and Reds v Tahs should also be great. As always we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with a preview of the 2026 Super Rugby season, A discussion about the new laws being trialled this season and our predictions for the season. As always, we hope you enjoy.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 sumptuous backline for ‘27 Who else do you want - let’s get greedy! Razor getting the cut And fightin’ flowers at Tahs training See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.com/listener for privacy information.

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 boisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URGGGGGGHHHHH! WARNING: coarse languageSee 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 wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Happy, and Sully, on G&GR's Teams Podcast as they dissect a thrilling rugby weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.