Podcast channel for THE Aussie Rugby Website: Green and Gold Rugby. Each week we produce two podcasts - the Green and Gold Rugby Show and the Rugby Report Card. The Report Card takes no prisoners as they analyse the weekend's games every Sunday while the G&GR Show breaks down the burning questions…
If you find yourself alone, riding in green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. For you are in Ellis Park, and you've demolished the Springboks at home! Australia, you fkn beautayyyy!!!!Buy stuff from our sponsor - Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick and Nathan get together to discuss the squad for South Africa and polish for ze Lions tour. Buy stuff from our sponsor - Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lions series is done and dusted, and Australian rugby takes a collective breath before the start of the Rugby Championship. To round off our Lions coverage, the GAGR pods merge one more time as Nick W from The Dropped Kick-Off and Happy and Sully from Talking Teams discuss the series as a whole. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finally, a win! The Wallabies get the last laugh, winning in Sydney - so Nick W, Nathan, Lachie from Scrumbags, Finn Morton, Zach - and a few more folks at the RA afterparty - give their thoughts on the final match of the series. WARNING: beers and naughty words. Scrumbags Rugby Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ymwj43CRIvnzNP7xZlcHB?si=df6d1fad394f4bcb Finn Morton Sports: https://www.tiktok.com/@finnmortonsports OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we've tried their grog, it's quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The teams have been named for the third test and the build up is underway. The Lions have won the series, but there is still plenty to play for. Are they better or worse than last week? Australia have plenty of forced and unforced changes and are trying to build for the rugby championship. As always, we hope you enjoy. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The teams have been named for the second test and the build up is underway. The Lions have won the first test, but both teams have changed their sides. Are they better or worse than last week? We don't really kn ow but we'll still tell you what we think. As always, we hope you enjoy. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lions are still unbeaten - but only just! Did First Nations Pasifika XV just give the Wallabies in the stands the key to defeat the visitors? Nick W, Natho, new guest Zach and Lachie from Scrumbags Rugby Podcast discuss. WARNING: beers and naughty words and opinions, oh my! Scrumbags Rugby Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ymwj43CRIvnzNP7xZlcHB?si=df6d1fad394f4bcb OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we've tried their grog, it's quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the first test, there is just one tour game left for the Lions, and that's against the Pacifika side. The players have only been together a few days and that could be the main issue for the side because they look impressive on paper. Our thoughts on this game and a very quick review of the 1st test are in this pod As always, we hope you enjoy. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first Test is out of the way - and there is plenty to be worried about... but sorta maybe plenty to like? - as the Wallabies went down 27-19 to the British & Irish Lions. Nick W, Natho and Nick H discuss live from Suncorp Stadium. WARNING: Drunk Hartman alert. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The teams have been named for the first test and the build up is underway. I'm a little too excited for a Thursday night, but I love the beginning of the test season. I know we've already played a test but, this is the LIONS! For most players, a once in a career opportunity! As always, we hope you enjoy. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clincicalness? Clinicity? What’s the word? That and many more questions will be finally answered on tonight’s pod as Nick, Nathan and our special new guest Jared discuss RUGBY and the Lions tour.We discuss: Big surprises from the tour so far We’re we (the Wallabies and assorted Australian-born or -naturalised players) are at v the Lions Who’s in our team for Brisbane The Wallaroos loss in an improved performance v New Zealand Other internationals U20s World Cup And *those* experiments from the Boks v Italy B Give us a listen! OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first Test gets ever closer, as the Lions exorcise their Canberra demons with a 36-24 win over a determined ACT Brumbies side. Natho and Nick W chew the fat in their usual instant reaction - plus also discuss the upcoming AUNZ fixture. WARNING: naughty words, casual workplace abuse and questionable audio recorded in a car. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Well, that was a weekend and a half! The Waratahs surprised us all going down to the Lions and the Wallabies nearly went one step further in Newcastle against Fiji. What do you get when five drunk men talk rugby in a gay bar? Nick H, Nick W, Nath and Dylan meet at Bernie's Bar in Newcastle to discuss both games in a monster reaction, and are joined by RugbyPass' own Finn Morton as we approach the halfway point of the Lions tour. WARNING: Beers + rugby opinions in a quality LGBTQA+ bar + Kink Cinema + very strong coarse language = a good time Finn Morton: https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/finn-morton/ OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lion's rolled the NSW Waratahs on Saturday in a slightly scrappy performance. Next team up is the Brumbies, this Wednesday, we preview the match and quickly go over the weekend games. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The lion's rolled another Australian franchise on Wednesday. Next team up is the Waratahs, we preview the match and the Wallabies game against Fiji on Sunday. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So, the score was ugly... but did the Queensland Reds just show the Wallabies a potential way to defeat this imposing Lions side? Nick W and Natho sit to discuss the Reds 52-12 loss to the Lions - and are joined by fellow pigeon and Scrumbags' own Lachie Grey. WARNING: a ripper belch and some swearing. Scrumbags Rugby Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ymwj43CRIvnzNP7xZlcHB?si=df6d1fad394f4bcb OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we've tried their grog, it's quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The BIL didn't disappoint on Saturday night against the Force. But the Force stayed with them for quite a while in what I thought was an entertaining game. Next up for the Lions is the Queensland Reds, just four days after the Force match. Even for a large touring party, that's a stretch. Happy, Butz and I preview the match. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lions are here - and are back in style, demolishing the Force 54-7 in Perth. Nick W and Natho are on tour, and give you their instant reaction from the result in the West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The BI Lions have finally arrived in Australia and the first team to play them is the Force. We run through the teams for Wednesday's game and give our thoughts on the players and the possible results. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our final episode of Series 7 - and the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Nick H and Nick W sit down to review the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, and ask a basic question: did the Australian sides improve compared to last year? We also discuss the newly announced Super Rugby AUS competition, set to kick off in September. WARNING: brutally low quality opinions and frustrated f-bombs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new squad has been announced - and with it, a new collab special. The Dropped Kick-Off and Talking Teams once again join forces to discuss the unveiling of the Wallabies squad that will face Fiji and the British & Irish Lions. WARNING: Three men come together in a room. Of course they swear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The crusaders play the Chiefs in this year's Super Rugby final. We take a look at the teams, trawl through the Brumbies and Blues year's and give our opinions on them. And generally wang on a bit. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The last team is left standing... and it's the Brumbies again. Nick W and Natho discuss the Super Rugby Pacific finals, the Reds season - and look ahead to a crunch match in Hamilton. WARNING: There is no swearing in this podcast. I know. The f--k?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pared down show with only two games this week and Nutta and KARL not available. Happyman and I Talked a bit about last week's game and then preview the games this weekend. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Brumbies a Hurricanes and a Reds Supporter walk into a bar. This could get feisty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It was a frustrating end to the Super Rugby regular season, with the Tahs out and the Brumbies going down in Canberra. But at least the Reds got up. The two Nicks and Nath turn their frustrations into podcast therapy for your enjoyment. WARNING: swear words and grumpy opinions on the Tahs. Though if you are a Reds, Brumbies or Force fan, hook this into your veins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sully KARL and Happy talk week 16 and finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finals are nearly upon us! The DKO founders Nick W and Nick H take centre stage this week to see what we think finals are going to look like - with a bit of Wallaroos and extra news thrown in for good measure. WARNING: spicy words and hot takesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Round 14 teams are in Happy, Sully and KARL are back to discuss. the week off was caused by issues in the background from our end lets hope this worksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's rugby royalty - or at least that's the new AI bots are telling us! Talking Teams and The Dropped Kick-Off join forces for a special episode - and are joined by JB from the Eggchaser's Podcast for a in-depth discussion about the Lions' squad, the tour, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My second week in a row hosting and I can't say I got much better. KARL and Nutta from the GAGR Newsroom join me tonight. We run through this week's games and take a couple of detours along the way and have a decent Shout at the clouds to finish things off. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big news! The inmates are taking over the Asylum, with Nick W officially joining Natho to continue the GAGR infiltration of Rugby Australia. Oh, and Les Kiss has been announced as Wallabies coach. Nick H, Nick W and Natho discuss. WARNING: you think we'd be a normal pod with more of us in the RA building?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Rugby continues to power on and prove its the best rugby competition in the world, only second to the Shute Shield, and with another exciting weekend of superb rugby ahead of us, the boys decided to discuss everyone's favourite team - the Reds!We also discuss the Force's amazing draw with the Hurricanes, the dismal Tahs, the impressive Brumbies, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a very long break, I'm hosting this week. KARL and Happy join me, and we look at the Waratahs in Bad Game or Bad Sign. Run through this week's game and have a decent Shout at the clouds to finish things off. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When the Brumby supporter is late, the Tahs supporters play. Nick H, Natho and a late Nick W discuss the latest round of Super Rugby, the Tahs winning Super Rugby Women's, and more. WARNING: big boi words included.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KARL is back and joins Happy and me this week. We look at the Reds and the Hurricanes in Bad Game or Bad Sign. Run through this week's game and have a decent Shout at the clouds to finish things off. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AYYYYY! AYYYYYY! It's poddy time! Amidst our love for Carlo Tizzano's family, the two Nicks and Natho jump on to discuss Super Rugby Pacific, the new TV deal, the latest Wallaby coach news, and preview the Super Rugby Women's final. WARNING: mild xenophobia and a few naughty words. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KARL is out again with work commitments, so Nutta joins Happy and me this week. We look at the Tahs and the Hurricanes in Bad Game or Bad Sign. Run through this week's game and have a decent Shout at the clouds to finish things off. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick and Nathan are together - in person! The joys of densely built suburbia.They talk preview, Super W and Honkers 7s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KARL is still smashed at work, so Hoss joins Happy and me this week. We look at the Tahs and the Crusaders in Bad Game or Bad Sign. Run through this week's game and have a decent Shout at the clouds to finish things off. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How good to be an Aussie rugby fan right now - but especially a Tahs fan! The Dropped Kick-Off is back with the Waratahs beating the Brumbies for the first time in the podcast's history - so Nath and Nick H are gonna cash in hard. Oh yeah, and other rugby happened too. WARNING: extremely strong coarse language and Nick Hartman road rage present in podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KARL is still smashed at work, but found time for Happy and me this week. We look at the Brumbies and the Blues in Bad Game or Bad Sign. Run through this week's game and have a decent Shout at the clouds to finish things off. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back after two weeks, and after going 10-0 in his head-to-head with Nick W, Nathan Williamson exposes himself in a cutt-throat episode of the pod. Oh yeah, and we talk about how good Super Rugby has been. WARNING: swear words, adult content and sore losers present in the episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nutta is off the bench this week for KARL who surprisingly couldn't find time to talk about his Hurricanes winning. We look at the Force and the Waratahs in Bad Game or Bad Sign. Run through this week's game and have a decent Shout at the clouds to finish things off. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happyman is back from holidays and KARL turned up despite his beloved Canes coming second on the weekend. This week we look at the Reds and the Blues in Bad Game or Bad Sign. Run through this week's game and have a decent Shout at the clouds to finish things off. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to address the elephant in the room - and no, it's not the recent influx of Queenslanders onto the pod. Nick W and Natho face off this week in fantasy, and they come together with Andy to talk smack and discuss the latest from Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby Women's. WARNING: a few naughty words.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We had a few technical problems tonight, my best guess is Cyclone Alfred is messing with stuff. I've done my best to sort things out. Nutta and KARL are on tonight while Happyman is away on holidays. We discuss our highlights from last weekend, look at how we think a couple of team's year is going, go through the five games and then have a shout at the clouds. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick is sick so Nick and Nathan double-team a Super Rugby round 3 previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are two rounds in to the Super Rugby season and a few things have been turned on their heads. It looks like there are no easy games this year. This week, we look back on our favourite moments from last week in “What we loved”. We have a crack a new segment in “Bad Game or Bad Sign”. We preview this week's games and then get a little angry in “Shouting at Clouds”. We hope you enjoy it, Especially the part where the Queenslanders tell the referee that he's wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Well, what a start to Super Rugby Pacific. With Harry Wilson confirming he has signed with the Reds until 2029, Nick W and Natho come to chat about the opening round of Super Rugby and preview the next week - plus some Six Nations thrown in for good measure. WARNING: some naughty words that we know you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.