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Giddy up nerds - these Brumbies are the real deal.Who else is flying high after watching the ACT pile 50 points on the Crusaders in Christchurch to mark James Slipper's 200th with a 50-24 win?Join Mitch and Lachie to dissect an incredible Round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific that saw the Brumbies and Waratahs keep their top-two ladder rankings while the Force slipped to the bottom after a tough loss to the Blues.26-year hoodoos broken, more Jorgensen and Cale highlights - it's a juicy episode and Lachie's had a few cans before hitting record.Wallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyPatreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Rugby Round 1 is wrapped, the Ponies and Tahs are on top, and Max Jorgensen is rather good at rugby.Join Mitch and Lachie to dissect a massive opening weekend that saw NSW end their four-game losing streak to Queensland with a thumping win while the Force flopped hard after teasing success all pre-season.Charlie Cale's hot, so are the Highlanders and there's lots to like about Moana post-Ardie!Plus, do we already know the next All Blacks coach? Probably not. We'll see. Maybe...Wallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyPatreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For extra time this week, Lachie's been invited to chat with some of the stars of the ACT BrumbiesBilly PollardAllan AlaalatoaRob ValetiniTom WrightCory TooleGet into it!Make sure you subscribe to our Patreon to continue access to these extra episodes throughout the 2026 seasonOUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyPatreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific is less than a week away!Mitch is up and about after the Tahs go 2-0 in trials, the Brums and Force have flipped the pre-season pecking order, and Lachie still has no idea who'll wear the Reds #10Join the lads for a thoroughly biased QLD-NSW preview, a more nuanced look at Force v ACT and a cursory glance across the ditch.Wallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyPatreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our extra offering this week, Lachie sits down with some of the Western Force's key players from their 2026 squad. Mac GrealyKurtley BealeNick Champion de CrespignyBen DonaldsonTune In!OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyPatreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Rugby Pacific is less than two weeks away and we've already locked in a Force v Waratahs decider.NSW fans - especially Mitch - are up and about after flogging the Reds at Ballymore while the Force faithful are already buying their finals tickets after pasting the Brumbies in Perth and going 2-0 in their trials.Are Queensland already cooked? Did the Tahs look suspiciously polished? What's doing in Brumbyland? And are the Force finally the real deal?There's also big signing news on both the player and coaching fronts plus a few sevens and international updates - join Mitch and Lachie to break it all down on the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast!OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyPatreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Extra Time - Scrumbags' new subscriber offering!This week on Extra Time, Mitch and Lachie break down each of Australia's Super Rugby Pacific squads and their draws to see who's best placed in 2026! The boys also offer their (somewhat) informed take on where each side will finish on the SRP ladder and the risers and fallers in the Aussie standings.OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyPatreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

League converts, training brawls and pre-season chaos - rugby's back and so are the Scrumbags!2026 has started with a bang, leaving Mitch and Lachie scrambling to catch up on all the off-season summer madness.Where does NRL powerhouse Angus Crichton fit into the Wallabies picture? How did the MCG miss out as a host venue for the 2027 RWC? And who's the rat inside Daceyville leaking to the media - including training cam footage?The boys also talk injury news, a bit of Aussie french flair and ponder whether Joe Schmidt or Dave Rennie end up as the next All Blacks coach?All that and more on the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast - your one-stop shop for everything Aussie rugby.OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyPatreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast!Stay tuned as Mitch and Lachie prepare for the 2026 season ahead - this is just a little teaser to whet the appetite, remind you all rugby's back on the airwaves and get excited for Super Rugby Pacific, SVNS and more coming up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grim tidings, beloved listeners.It's the final episode of the year and Mitch and Lachie welcome John Ferguson for a not-so fond farewell of 2025.The boys unpack the Wallabies' 10th loss from 15 Tests and pose the question: is rugby fun?Find more of John's work at:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckRugbypass - https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/john-ferguson/The Roar - https://www.theroar.com.au/author/johncsferguson3561/OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well that sucked meatballs.Mitch and Lachie suffer through a fifth loss from the past six Wallabies games after Australia fumbled the bag against Italy - again.Anyone else want to host next year?LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unpacking a 25-7 loss to the Poms is about as much fun as an ice pick lobotomy, which coincidentally is what Mitch and Lachie would've preferred to recording this episode.However the boys have bravely soldiered on to pick through the Wallabies' limp remains from Twickenham, rehash the age-old flyhalf debate, and trade horror stories about another Italian Job against the Azzurri this weekend.Will the overseas Aussies make their return in Udine? Might we see Carter Gordon back in Wallaby Gold? Tune in for all that and more on the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a month of post-Bledisloe mourning but the Scrumbags are finally back(ish)!Mitch returns from his South African adventure to find Lachie and the Wallabies still without a major trophy and fresh from a head-scratching 19-15 win over Japan.Who's our Test flyhalf? Do we have enough locks? Is Carlo Tizzano cursed after three no-tries in Tokyo? Join the boys to make sense of a baffling month of Australia rugby, break down Wallabies v Japan + the latest R360 news, and ask where our 2026 women's rugby calendar is at.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's more rugby than you can shake a stick at - but we've brought a third host back to try our best!Ando returns to chat with Mitch and Lachie about all things Wallabies, Wallaroos and Super Rugby AUS.Will James O'Connor and Will Skelton return for the Bledisloe Cup? What can the ‘Roos do to avoid another quarter final exit on home soil in 2029? And what did we make of Super Rugby AUS Round 1?Tune in and find out for yourselves!LINKSWorld Cup Fantasy - http://play.world.rugby/fantasy/leagues/join/NAXK6YJMTRC Fantasy - http://playfantasyrugby.com/leagues/join/XGJYCL78Wallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRC, World Cups AND Super Rugby?! We're back baby!It's been a crazy few weeks but stars have aligned and the tech gremlins have been banished just in time for a Friday drop to catch up on all things Aussie Rugby.Mitch and Lachie return to cast an eye over the opening three weeks of TRC and preview the upcoming games in Sydney and Wellington before throwing it forward to Australia's quarter final knockout against Canada.There's also a brand new competition to look forward to as Super Rugby AUS kicks off - plenty to wrap your ears around!LINKSWorld Cup Fantasy - http://play.world.rugby/fantasy/leagues/join/NAXK6YJMTRC Fantasy - http://playfantasyrugby.com/leagues/join/XGJYCL78Wallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Injury strikes Camp Wallaby and the Roo Crew gets off to a World Cup flyer!Welcome back to Scrumbags - your one-stop shop for all things Aussie Rugby - and strap yourselves in for a double Test review with Mitch, Lachie and Ando.The boys unpack the Wallabies 30-22 loss in Cape Town and who'll donate an ACL to Tom Wright before breaking down that massive 73-0 Wallaroos win over Samoa and why their winning the 2025 World Cup is just a formality from here.LINKSWorld Cup Fantasy - http://play.world.rugby/fantasy/leagues/join/NAXK6YJMTRC Fantasy - http://playfantasyrugby.com/leagues/join/XGJYCL78Wallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They've only gone and bloody done it!!The lads have staved off gastro and facts to deliver a dispassionate and moderate assessment of events from Australia's drought breaker in Jo'burg.Also we're less than a week out from the Wallaroos World Cup opener - how good is rugby!LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our first Test-free weekend in decades (or feels like it anyway) so join Mitch and Lachie as they battle the post-Lions comedown.There's plenty to chew through insofar as a Lions Series Wrap and looking ahead to Australia's TRC hopes in South Africa while our Wallaroos also get a deep dive with less than a fortnight before their RWC opener against Samoa! LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wallabies scrap themselves out of a 3-nil series sweep with some big players producing some big moments, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows after losing the series.It's been a phenomal Lions tour and thank you much to all the Lions fans that came Down Under and made this tour so special and full of voice and song,OTR is joined by Lachie from Scrumbags to breakdown the key moments, key players, as well as some hard truths Wallabies supporters have to face ahead of the Rugby Championships.The panel also goes through the Wallaroos World Cup squad and the All Blacks squad, which was also just announced.Find more of John's work at:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckRugbypass - https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/john-ferguson/The Roar - https://www.theroar.com.au/author/johncsferguson3561/OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite leading for 79 minutes, the Wallabies suffered a heart breaking, last-minute defeat to the British and Irish Lions who clinched the test series in dramatic fashion in front of a sold out crowd at the MCG.Join Mitch, Ando, and John Ferguson as they dissect the pivotal moments, including the controversial referee decision and the Wallabies' impressive first-half performance. Tune in for an in-depth analysis, player performances, and what this means for the future of Australian rugby. Find more of John's work at:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckRugbypass - https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/john-ferguson/The Roar - https://www.theroar.com.au/author/johncsferguson3561/OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's Lions Series is on the line and the Wallabies haves welcomed back two of their biggest boppers!Lachie joins John Ferguson from Off The Ruck to preview the all-important Second Test with team analysis of both Australia and the British & Irish Lions.All this and more in the weeks episode!Find more of John's work at:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckRugbypass - https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/john-ferguson/OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The match we've all been waiting for the past 12 years is finally here, the first test between the Wallabies and the British and Irish Lions!Mitch from Scrumbags and John from Off The Ruck breakdown all the action from Brisbane and answer:Did this match live up to expectations?Who impressed in the 27-19 loss to the Lions?Will the Wallabies make changes for test 2?All this and more in the weeks episode!Find more of John's work at:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckRugbypass - https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/john-ferguson/The Roar - https://www.theroar.com.au/author/johncsferguson3561/OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The moment we have all been waiting for, the Wallabies play their first Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 19 July.OTR is joined by Scrumbags Pod member Lachie to break down what the two sides say about playstyles, tactics, and in whose favour some of the match-ups are favouring.Don't forget to subscribe for more rugby previews and reviews!Find more of John's work at:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckRugbypass - https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/john-ferguson/The Roar - https://www.theroar.com.au/author/johncsferguson3561/OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Mitch is joined by guest rugby reporter, John Ferguson from 'Off The Ruck' Youtube channel, to discuss the AUNZ clash at Adelaide Oval. They also break down the Wallabies 36 man squad to face the British and Irish Lions before asking 'Is the media underplaying the significance of this series in Australia?'All this and more in the weeks episode!Find more of John's work at:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckRugbpass - https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/john-ferguson/The Roar - https://www.theroar.com.au/author/johncsferguson3561/OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two incredible matches over the weekend, Mitch has called in the big guns to celebrate this historic occasion. Mark 'Ando' Anderson is back on the pod with Off The Ruck Host John 'Fergo' Ferguson to chat all things Waratahs Lions and Wallabies Fiji.Did the Waratahs claim a moral victory over the Lions?Are the Wallabies primed to take down Andy Farrells men after a tough encounter with Fiji in Newcastle?All this and more in this weeks pod!LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wallabies and Joe Schmidt have announced their first team of 2025, as they prepare to take on Fiji in Newcastle on July 6.Some surprise inclusions were made and some interesting combinations mean this Wallabies side has a lot to prove as they start their Test season for 2025.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for the NSW Waratahs to get their crack at the 2025 British and Irish Lions in front of a sold out Allianz Stadium in Sydney! Where can the Waratahs attack this proficient Lions outfit and how can they stop them scoring 50+? Tune in to find out!Ahead of each game, we will give you a deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data that make the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another game which was close at halftime, but the cohesion and depth of the Lions is really showing, highlighting how big the divide between Test and provincial level is.We look at the key areas of the game for each team and the key players from both sides as the Wallabies games draw nearer, and finally, we finish on the locked-in Lions, who are the players we believe are guaranteed of a starting XV spot in G1 against the Wallabies.Don't forget to subscribe for more rugby content and interviews!00:00 New crowd record at the game03:00 Game review11:51 The Reds/Wallabies' key players18:07 The Lions' key players23:45 Locked-in Lions for Test 1 v WallabiesLINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Queensland Reds will host the second match of the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia, and this time it will play out on Wednesday night local Aussie time in Brisbane, so strap yourselves in for a helluva preview!Ahead of each game, we will give you a deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data that make the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!00:00 Thoughts on the tour so far02:38 Reds team review14:02 Lions team review24:31 Tactical takes for the match31:25 Game predictionsLINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Western Force have kicked of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia in style, in front of an impressive crowd at Optus Stadium in PerthMitch and John Ferguson review all the action from the game, whilst discussing who learnt more from the fixture, Joe Schmidt or Andy Farrell?LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Western Force host the first match of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia, and all the action kicks off Saturday night local Aussie time in Perth, so strap yourselves in for a helluva preview!This is a new collab between Off the Ruck and Scrumbags Podcast group, giving you a midweek deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data which makes the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!00:00 Welcome to this new collab!01: Force gameday team review09:21 Lions gameday team review17:17 Tactical takeaways for the Force20:40 Tactical takeaways for the Lions25:55 All eyes on Ben Donaldson27:15 Game predictions22:55 Backrow for Fiji Test23:45 Stats on Tizzano v McReight26:35 Why now for Ryan Lonergan?29:03 What to expect during the Lions seriesLINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wallabies squads, Super Rugby wraps and a delicious Lions defeat to unpack - welcome to Scrumbags!The biggest tour in world sport has finally arrived on Australian shores and Mitch and Lachie are here to sift through all the hype and headlines leading into Saturday's Force v Lions clash.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Rugby? What Super Rugby?! Join Mitch and Lachie they turn eyes Aussie towards the upcoming British and Irish Lions Series with a full 40-man squad breakdown and a few bold predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're down to the final four in Super Rugby Pacific and Australian fans once again are aboard the Brumbies bandwagon!Two became one after the Reds' season ended in predictable fashion in Christchurch with the Crusaders extending their home finals streak to 30-0.However the Brumbies are a different beast, producing one of their grittiest and best performances of the season in a 35-28 win over the Hurricanes to book their semi finals ticketJoin Mitch, Lachie and regular guest host John Ferguson as they cast an eye over the qualifying finals and predict who will take the field in next week's decider.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finals time in Super Rugby Pacific and once again Australia's hopes lay with the Brumbies and Reds.Three became two after the Waratahs' season ended in predictably horrific fashion by the Blues' hands while the Pony club has plenty to say after being dudded late in a two-point loss to the Crusaders.Can the Reds avenge their Aussie mates by knocking over the ‘Saders in a must-win Christchurch final? Are the Brumbies ready to quell the ‘Canes in Canberra?And what of the Tahs and Force? Join Mitch and Lachie as they slide their cold, dead seasons from the 2025 morgue and figure out where it all went wrong.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Waratahs' season saved by a 90th minute screamer while the Reds' Hurricane hoodoo rolls on! Also, who the hell let Lachie near a Shute Shield mic?!Mitch and Lachie break down a jam-packed week of Aussie rugby to find the Brumbies back in third top, the Reds down to fifth and the Tahs somehow still in the running after their Super Point win in Perth.The lads also find time to celebrate our winning Aussies in the Champions Cup before rolling up the sleeves for two quick autopsies - the Force's 2025 campaign and a Wallaroos-Canada review - and rounding out with predictions on who replaces coach Jo Yapp after the 2025 RWC.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back after a two-week break and the Wallaroos may never lose again!Mitch and Lachie catch up on the fortnight that was and find the Brumbies on top, the Reds still not taking threes and the Tahs/Force collective hopes' down the Super Rugby Pacific drain.The Wallaroos' 27-19 win over USA gets a good lick too with Ash Marsters double and a big ol fashioned head stomp from Alev Kelter stealing the limelight.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank God the Wallabies coaching saga is finally over - can we get back to the footy now?!Mitch and Lachie break down a massive weekend of code including the Brumbies' statement win over NSW, a costly Reds defeat in Fiji and how our Wallaroos and Sevens fared abroad.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://kofi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TEST RUGBY IS BACK THIS WEEKEND!The mighty Wallaroos are ready to rumble with three of the biggest names in Aussie Sevens - Charlotte Caslick, Tia Hinds and Bienne Terita - up for selection against Fijiana. Meanwhile the Reds flew Australia's flag over ANZAC Weekend Round while the Force and Brumbies fell short against our Kiwi compadres - but what does it all mean?!Join Mitch and Lachie for a deep dive into the week that was across Aussie rugby and how our Super Rugby Pacific sides stack up heading into the pointy end.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://kofi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Brumbies are humming, the Force stayed the course, the Tahs look knackered and Les Kiss is the next Wallabies coach…right?Join Mitch and Lachie for a communal hair pull as Australian rugby's worst kept secret drags on following a trifecta of Super Rugby Pacific results - win, loss and Super Point draw!There's also the Waratahs' Super Rugby Champions Final loss to dissect as attentions to turn who will feature in next weekend's Wallaroos season opener against Fiji.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://kofi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a nightmare scenario for Lachie as Mitch storms back into the studio with two historic Waratahs wins to gloat over.The boys unpack NSW's gutsy 21-14 victory over the Chiefs and an even better Super W final showing before picking through another Brumbies' defeat of Queensland in Brisbane.The Reds' winless weekend also means Lachie's poetry punishment is realised…but it's not all bad news with all four Aussie sides STILL in the top six and a Wallaroos squad drop just around the corner.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://kofi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VISIT https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVG AND SUPPORT THE SCRUMBAGS WITH YOUR MERCH PURCHASE!Lachie, Ando and John unpack a crazy amount of rugby from across the weekend. We're talking Aussies Sevens, Super W, Super Rugby Pacific and a touch of Shute Shield as well. Make sure you tune in next week to hear who lost the wager in the Super W Final!LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://kofi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VISIT https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVG AND SUPPORT THE SCRUMBAGS WITH YOUR MERCH PURCHASE!Mitch and Lachie are seeing red (but for very different reasons) after Round 7 saw NSW cop a Hurricanes hiding and Queensland pip the Force to hop atop the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.The Trans-Tasman ledger currently sits 4-4 after the Brumbies' nervy win over the Highlanders and all four Aussie teams remain in the top six - though for how long remains a dicey topic.Meanwhile there's a real sense of optimism around Super W as the Reds and Tahs book home semi finals while the boys also break down an impressive showing from our Aussie Sevens in Hong Kong!LINKSWallabyShop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://kofi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!New Zealand's depth is again called to question as Australia rule the SRP top six - should the Kiwis be forced into dropping a team after their horror start? Perhaps the Blues could play NPC?Meanwhile it's wet dream stuff for Mitch and Lachie after the Tahs and Reds bank important wins while the Force earn their flowers after a 52-15 thumping of Fijian Drua.The boys also break down the penultimate round of Super Rugby Women's with Tahs in the box seat to wrap up the minor premiership after the Force's bonus-point win while ACT's season is all but over following their home loss to Queensland.It's also SRP form XV time with Aussie sides fielding the lion's share! SOCIALSInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://ko-fi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!interstate bragging rights go Lachie's way this week after the Reds-Tahs result but the Brumbies aren't looking too bad either following a gutsy win over the Drua at home.Things aren't so rosy for the Force despite putting their best foot forward in Christchurch and it's a familiar duo leading Super Rugby Women's with NSW and Fiji storming towards home semi finals with two rounds to play.Luckily, there's plenty of clouds to be yelled at late as Mitch shakes his fist at Kids Round, Lachie takes a swing at alternate jerseys and Fraser McReight's swan dive cops a hiding.SOCIALSInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://ko-fi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!Lachie's back to wrap up all things Super Rugby Pacific, Super W and Waratahs v Reds 2025! After a near history making round of Super Rugby Pacific, with upsets a plenty, Mitch and Lachie goe thorough all of the weekends action before turning their attention to the grudge match that is Reds vs Waratahs!SOCIALSInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://ko-fi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!Super Rugby Pacific has continued its strong start to 2025 with another round of nail biter, last minute victories.Mitch is joined by John Ferguson to chat all things Super Rugby, Super W and a look at who's the front runner to wear the number 10 jersey against the Lions in a few months.Catch more of John's work at https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckSOCIALSInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://ko-fi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for Aussie Rugby!Round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific was a proper doozy headlined by the Reds' confusingly large win over Moana Pasifika and the Force ending their 5060-day Canberra curse.Mitch and Lachie cast an eye over all the week's SRP results before turning attention to the upcoming Super Rugby Women's season with full squad breakdowns, players to watch and more.SOCIALSInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://ko-fi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS! - Your one stop shop for Aussie Rugby news, views and reviewsSuper Rugby is finally here and all the available Aussie teams (sorry Reds) got a win, the first time a clean sweep has happened since 2018!Join Mitch, Ando and John Ferguson as they unpack all of the action from Round 1. They also discuss Joe Schmidt's departing news and look over the results from Super Rugby Fantasy SOCIALSInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://ko-fi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Bonus collab episode with Off The Ruck**From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS! Your one stop shop for all Aussie rugby news + viewsIn this special collab episode, Mitch and Lachie join John Ferguson to chat all things Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific!This episode:Explains how to pick the best squadGives key information on top playersTeaches you how to avoid rookie mistakes when selecting a sideExplains the key considerations on how to select your teamTips on how to best curate your side as a SRP coachCheck out the full video on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6tLfEg-MHk&t=1215s Make sure to give Off The Ruck and like and subscribe on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckSOCIALSInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://ko-fi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!How will the Queensland Reds fare under Les Kiss's second year in charge? Will the influx of Rebels players help them get to a final? Tune in as Lachie, Ando and Mitch preview it allSquad breakdowns, fixtures, ins-outs and everything in between - it's all there for Reds fans to enjoy!SOCIALSInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://ko-fi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.