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Christy Doran and Matt To'omua preview an exciting final round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news, including the Waratah's last-gasp chances of making finals, Taniela Tupou's patchy form, as well as the announcement of Rugby Club World Cup and Joanne Yapp's decision to leave the Wallaroos.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaProducer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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.
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.
The US women's rugby team will be without one of its key players for this weekend's Pacific Four clash against the Black Ferns following a judicial ruling. US centre Alev Kelter has been handed a three-match ban for stomping on the head of her Australian opposite in the Wallaroos' win. But many believe Kelter should be spending more time on the sidelines. Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.
This week on The KOKO Show we have landed the biggest name in World Rugby. She has represented the USA at over 30 international Sevens Tournaments, won an Olympic medal and now she is doing her thing in the 15's game in preparation for this year's Rugby World Cup. Although her feats on the footy field are something to marvel at, it is her work off it that has further elevated her profile into superstardom. She is an authentic pioneer for women's sport the world over, a total badass in the body positivity space and a media mogul in every sense of the title. It is of course the one and only Ilona Maher. The KOKO Crew with Ilona in tow discussed in depth what it was like growing up in Vermont, having success at the Olympic Games, sharing her messages of female empowerment and what is next for Ilona Maher after the 2025 Rugby World Cup. A chat that not only delves into the wins she has had on the rugby pitch, but an in depth look into the hard work and perseverance of a person that has taken the rugby world by storm and made it better. Plus, the lads give you a full set of takeaways from round 14 of the Superb Rugby and the Wallaroos' big win over the USA in Canberra. Moreover, we have a little gander at all the big talking points from the global rugby landscape in ‘Other Rugby News', before locking in four more ‘Lion Tamers' in our Aussie squad to take down those British and Irish bad boys. So, sit back and relax as we take a moment to marvel in the majesty of Ilona Maher, a person that has changed our game for good and will continue to put the Bae in Rug-Bae. It's time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show02:27 - Introduction to the show 07:47 - KOKO Learnings 12:29 - Rugby Round Up Takeaways - Ardie Savea is on another level 16:19 - Brumbies are on top of the table 17:03 - The fall of the Waratahs 21:05 - James O'Connor should be picked in the Wallabies squad 21:58 - Mark Nawaqanitawase's form at the Roosters 23:26 - Moana Pasifika are flying 25:19 - DRUA V FORCE26:11 - Away games in France 29:00 - The Force's travel woes 31:21 - Other Rugby News 34:38 - Wycliff Palu's mad Monday story 40:00 - Ilona Maher joins KOKO42:10 - The boys check in with Ilona Maher 43:02 - Ilona's take on the city of Canberra 44:24 - The state of women's rugby45:15 - Ilona's transition to the 15 player game 46:42 - Ilona on some pinch me moments during the tour48:18 - Ilona's cartoon crush 49:18 - Ilona's podcasting advice for the KOKO Show 50:30 - Ilona's love of cheese 52:10 - Ilona on the Dancing with the Stars experience 54:56 - The boys dance for Ilona 58:42 - Ilona on the Olympic Games 01:01:35 - What will Ilona do after the Rugby World Cup? 01:02:45 - Ilona on doing the Sports Illustrated shoots01:04:19 - BLACK FERNS V USA PREVIEW 01:04:56 - Goodbye to Ilona and the boys trying her lipstick 01:07:24 - KOKO's Lion Tamers 01:10:02 - The boys remember a couple of fallen rugby players 01:10:42 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into another big week in rugby, reflecting on the crunch Brumbies-Reds clash in Canberra; they react to Ardie Savea winning the inaugural Super Rugby Player of the Year award and debate whether he is the best player on the planet right now; they hit out at a lack of selection news around the AUNZ team that will face the Lions; dig into the Waratahs' woes and then recap the Wallaroos' win over the USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.This week: The Central Coast Mariners are A-League Women's Champions, the NSW Blues have won the State of Origin Series and the Wallaroos have beaten the USA in the PAC4 Series.For the key story, we discuss protests in the sport of Camogie, in the lead up to a special Congress being held this week where the association will vote on whether players can wear shorts while playing the sport.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop
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.
Here are this afternoon's headlines: Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has lost his bid to appeal his failed defamation case against Nine newspapers.The cut off for postal votes to be received by the Australian Electoral Commission is today. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he expects US-led peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, set to be held this weekend in Turkiye, will fail to deliver a breakthrough. And today’s good news: American Ilona Maher, one of rugby’s most high-profile players, is in Canberra this weekend as the USA Eagles take on the Wallaroos as part of the Pacific Four series. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The KOKO Show we have an absolutely smashing episode for you all. The lads are joined by the two Aussie British and Irish Lions Tourees, Mr Mack ‘Daddy' Hansen and Mr Sione ‘The Scot' Tuipulotu. We broke down with the boys, what it felt like to join this illustrious club, where they were when they got the news and which Australian watering holes they will be attending alongside their band of bad losers. Plus, we analysed and dissected the complete 2025 British and Irish Lions Squad with a fine tooth comb, as we tried to poke holes in their approach, highlight their weaknesses and work out how the Wallabies will win the series 3-0. Moreover, with all this hubbub about a certain red army approaching our shores, it would be easy to lose sight of all the cracking footy action happening right here in Australia and New Zealand. That is right, fear not our soggy and sodden Southern Hemisphere heroes, this week we give you all the major takeaways from round 13 of the Superb Rugby, the highs and lows of the Wallaroos' Pac 4 campaign and a smattering of juicy rugby news from around the world.Finally, the KOKO Crew are back to work hitting the whiteboards and breathing in the sweet nectar of alcohol based cleaning products in the hope of constructing an Aussie squad akin to the ‘Locked in Lions', that we are calling ‘The Lion Tamers'. The fellas will be picking four Australian players each week to join the noble ranks of ‘The Lion Tamers', with the sole ambition of crushing these pompous touring tea tossers. So, sit back, relax and steep your brew with the highly dysfunctional KOKO Crew. It is time for episode 21 of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show01:29 - Gits explains why he is in London 02:45 - Intro to the show 06:01 - KOKO Learnings around Mothers Day09:22 - The KOKO boys discuss the Lions squad 13:57 - Sione Tuipulotu is back to talk about his Lions selection 14:41 - Sione talks about the moment his name was called out 20:51 - Sione talks about meeting the squad the squad for the first time 22:32 - Sione v Bundee Aki at training 23:11 - Sione on Mack Hansen 24:16 - Sione talks about the media attention about being and Aussie Lion 27:26 - Mack Hansen arrives on the KOKO Show 28:58 - Mack talks about when he found out the exciting Lions news 31:33 - Mack's celebrations after the news 32:33 - Mack addresses the rumors his injury had him out of the tour 34:38 - Mack talks about what excites him about going on tour 35:34 - Mack talks about KOKO making him Tour Captain37:04 - Mack talks about his days touring with the Brumbies 38:37 - Mack will be single on tour with Drew 41:13 - Farewell to Mack 41:46 - The KOKO boys select their first four Lion Tamers 43:47 - The Rugby Round Up Segment - The boys talk about Taniela's form48:17 - Joseph Suaalii injury and the Reds' performance 49:44 - DRUA V BLUES REVIEW 51:07 - Brumbies and Reds are both peaking at the right time 52:16 - Western Force 20th Anniversary Celebrations 55:11 - The injuries in Australian Rugby 57:44 - WALLAROOS V BLACK FERNS REVIEW01:02:45 - Gits' chat with Jamie Roberts 01:04:57 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reveal what Joe Schmidt had to say in his first big appearance of 2025; they talk Lions squad, a review of 2024 and how the Wallabies will approach their preparations this season; they review busy weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, discuss Taniela Tupou's future, the return of Pete Samu, some Lions bolters, as well as some big Nations Cup news, the Wallaroos and Aussie under 20s undefeated TRC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Black Ferns kick off their Pacific Four test rugby campaign against Australia in Newcastle tonight. Piney catches up with Rugby commentator Taylah Johnson to discuss what the teams will hope to gain out of this game ahead of the World Cup later this year. “Every person that wears a black jersey today needs to stamp their mark.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruahei Demant has been named at 10 in the Black Ferns side for their opening match of the Pac4 against the Wallaroos in Newcastle on Saturday. Coach Allan Bunting has opted to give his co-captain first crack at first-five in 2025 leaving Hannah King on the bench. Teenage fullback Braxton Sorensen-Magee will debut. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the selections further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maya Stewart is the Wallaroos all time-leading try scorer - a special feat made all the more impressive considering she first picked up rugby union ball at eighteen years old. Maya is now a key member of the NSW Waratahs side who are the most successful team in Super W history and finished off her 2024 season being crowned Wallaroos player of the year.In this chat, Chlo and Maya chat all things Rugby Union and what it means to have such a quick rise in the sport after overcoming two ACL injuries along the way. We hope you enjoy this episode.*Just a quick note, Chloe caught up with Maya before the Wallaroos first test match of the year. But in that match against Fiji, Maya was injured so while she won't get to play this weekend against New Zealand we've got all our TFAP fingers and toes crossed for her return as soon as possible.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop.Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport
This week on The KOKO Show the lads were plagued with a serious case of Les Kiss fever, but they didn't seem to be that phased by this particular ailment, as they delivered a wall to wall recap of the week that was in World Rugby. Firstly, the boys addressed the new appointment of Les Kiss as the next Wallabies coach, a decision that buoyed the boys and got them all a little hot under the saddle blanket for the future of Australian Rugby. To help the fellas through the ups and downs of Les Kiss fever, we enlisted a very special guest to add some much needed star power to our very pedestrian weekly production. That is right, this week we are joined by the Frankston firecracker, Melbourne's man of marble and now Glasgow's benevolent bulldozer. So, please welcome Scotland's captain and Australia's one that got away, Mr Sione Tuipulotu. Sione and the lads chewed the fat about all things footy, from what it was like leaving Australia for Scotland, his recovery from a peck injury and what it would feel like to be given the honour to play for the British and Irish Lions. Finally, the crew give you their tangy yet tasteful takeaways from the week of rugby, touching on week 12 of the Superb season, the Wallaroos' big win over Fiji and all the action from the European Champions Cup Semi-Finals. Lastly, to put a big fat bow on what has been a constant segment for the show all year, the lads finally cement their lucky 37 as we finalise our squad of Locked In Lions. So knock back a couple of downers, put on your compression socks and talk shit to your flight attendant, this metal bird is taking to the skies and boy it is going to be a bumpy fucking ride. It is time for an all new Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMECODES: 00:00 - Start of the show 01:23 - The boys talk about Les Kiss getting the Wallabies job 07:31 - The boys talking about their first kisses 11:35 - Prof's poem 12:58 - Introduce Sione Tuipulotu15:13 - Sione talks about his injury recovery 19:06 - Sione talks about his return to rugby 20:51 - Sione wants to fold Rob Leota on the Lions Tour 21:38 - Sione talks about playing rugby in Melbourne as a kid22:53 - Sione's decision to move to Scotland 29:28 - Sione's take on how many Scots will be in the Lions squad 31:38 - Sione's culture shock moving to Scotland 33:54 - Sione talks about potentially playing for the Lions as an Australian 37:43 - who is the lippiest of the Wallabies 38:43 - Bench, start and drop 40:37 - Locked in Lions final selections 50:27 - The KOKO takeaways from the week of footy: KB's return for the Force 53:13 - DRUA V REDS REVIEW 54:37 - BRUMBIES V WARATAHS REVIEW 58:40 - Ardies Savea and his current form 01:00:03 - WALLAROOS V FIJIANA REVIEW 01:01:33 - European Champions Cup Scores 01:06:49 - DEAR DREW: Swoop's Eulogy 01:15:43 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dissect another busy weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, starting with the Brumbies' crushing win over the Waratahs; they discuss Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's questionable tackle on Noah Lolesio and the return to form of several key Wallabies; they break down the defeats of the Reds and Force, and then discuss some broader Super Rugby news; before turning their attention to the Wallaroos and the looming British & Irish Lions squad announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.This week: NSW have won Game One of State of Origin, the Wallaroos are back in action, and Chelsea have won the Women's Super League in EnglandFor the key story, we'll discuss … news out of the Ironman World Champs returning to a one-day, one-location format. Hey YOU! Come spend a night with TFAP and two of the world's best professional surfers.Chloe and Bez will be hosting TFAP's first-ever live podcast, interviewing surfers Caity Simmers and Molly Picklum. Wednesday 7th May @ Kirra Beach House, Queensland. This is not one to miss. Grab your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-night-with-tfap-and-red-bull-athletes-tickets-1324669134039Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport
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.
This week on The KOKO Show the boys regroup after a big ANZAC Weekend and they reflect on all the magnificent footy that was played in round 11 of the Superb Rugby, whilst also looking forward to the final five weeks of the season and predicting which team will come out on top. In a weekend where the Brumbies had a stumble, the Reds caught fire, the Savea brothers kicked ass and the Chiefs still reigned supreme, the lads had their work cut out for them, as they tried to make sense of this topsy turvy 2025 season. To round out this robust rugby recap the lads debuted a new segment called ‘The Transfer Tracker', where the boys gave their immediate reactions and dissections to all of the big player moves both in Australian Rugby and around the world. That's right the KOKO Crew is giving you a big old ‘RA RA' wrap to fill up your Ozempic tainted tummies and of course, we always wash it down with a pint of our finest ice cold shit talk. Plus, Ladies and Gents that is not all, to add some much needed credibility to this rumbling bumbling poor excuse of a podcast, the lads enlisted the help of the best number 10 in Australia. No, it isn't Noah Lolesio, nor is it Lawson Creighton and we couldn't make Tommy Lynagh's monetary deal, so in reflection we got what we got. Nonetheless please welcome the hairiest handler of balls in the business, it is the one and only Mr Ben Donaldson. Moreover, Benny takes us through why the Force are fighting for every inch in 2025, what he really thinks of Carlo Tizzano and how excited he is about hopefully taking on the British and Irish Lions this year. So sit back, relax, elevate your gout riddled feet, peel a couple of leftover choccy eggs and suck back on an ice cold Crown Lager. It is time to get fancy as f#*k and tune into an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show 03:44 - Intro to the episode 07:02 - KOKO Learnings from the weekend 13:15 - New Segment: The Transfer Tracker 18:27 - Rugby Roundup - The Savea brothers and the Moana win over the Drua 22:34 - The Reds defeating the Blues in style 28:50 - Ben Donaldson's quick restart to Harry Potter 31:55 - Introduce Ben Donaldson 33:15 - Ben talks about the Force's loss to the Chiefs34:07 - The boys have an issue with TMO intervention 36:43 - The Force's set piece struggles 28:27 - Ben talks about the Force's off the cuff identity 39:24 - Ben talks about KB's return40:00 - Ben talks about why he is so hairy and his grooming habits 44:28 - Ben talks about the upcoming Lions Series 48:21 - Ben talks about Carlo Tizzano 50:07 - Bench, Start and Drop / Deserted Island 55:56 - The Boys have a look at the newest Wallaroos squad 58:11 - Crowd shoutout for help with our Locked In Lions 59:34 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into a bumper Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific, analysing the Reds' win over the Blues and the Brumbies disappointing defeat at home; they look at what those two results have done to the ladder and ponder whether a top-two finish is now beyond them; they heap praise on Tom Lynagh and react to another twist in James O'Connor's season; they dig into the Waratahs recruitment and retention issues, look ahead to the Wallaroos' season opener, and discuss the threat of French rugby as a cross-code talent prepares to head offshore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran take aim at Rugby Australia as the we continue to wait for a Wallabies coaching announcement; they then review a bumper Easter weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, highlighted by James O'Connor's heroics and the Brumbies' shut-out of Moana Pasifika; they discuss the playmaker's hopes of facing the British & Irish Lions and heap more praise on Langi Gleeson; they then turn their attention to RA's record deficit and the fallout from their AGM and then talk women's rugby and Jo Yapp's Wallaroos squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
This week on The KOKO Show we get our Swoopy back from his impromptu golfing trips to make the group whole again as we break down a wonderful week that was in the world of rugby. The lads came together to run a fine tooth comb through the Super Rugby W Final that saw the Tahs tackle the Reds at North Sydney Oval, to make it back to back chips in 2024 and 25. Plus, we go large on round 9 of the Superb Rugby Pacific, highlighting the Brumbies big win over the Reds, the Tahs toppling the challenging Chiefs and the Crusaders taking their rightful place back on top of the Super ladder. Moreover, the boys go full business mode as they tackle all the hard hitting topics in a saucy smattering of Other Rugby News. However, the highlight of Episode 17 has to be our very special guest, all the way from the fortified walls of Edinburgh Castle with his new Whiskey in hand and donning a gorgeously snug pair of togs, it is Scotland's South African chunky chappy Mr Pierre Schoeman. We discuss everything from the state of rugby north of the wall, what it was like growing up in South Africa and now proudly playing for Scotland and finally his delicious little side business he shares with teammate and friend Duhan van der Merwe. So sit back, relax and hook up your IV drip full of Hirundine Whiskey and just let those mellow smokey notes of four flogs trying to make a rugby pod fill your gills with glee. Because it is time for episode 17 of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show02:24 - Introduce the show 05:25 - KOKO Learnings 09:57 - Other Rugby News 16:49 - Rugby Round-up - Super W Final Review 18:57 - Wallaroos chat heading into Pac-4 and RWC20:56 - Australian Super teams heading for winning records in 202521:54 - REDS V BRUMBIES 23:26 - Squeak and Gits blow up26:45 - WARATAHS V CHIEFS - BEST TRY EVER!31:09 - Gits is sleeping with mouth tape now 32:04 - Super Rugby halfway check in 35:02 - Introduce Pierre Schoeman 38:13 - Pierre and Duhan have a Whiskey company 40:05 - Pierre shows us his swimming trunks 44:02 - How did Pierre end up in Scotland 46:11 - The style of rugby in Edinburgh 48:00 - What is it like playing the Springboks BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. 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.
Lori Cramer didn't know about the Wallaroos growing up, now she's scored the most points ever for the team. Ahead of the Super W semi final for her QLD Reds against the Fiji Drua, Cramer talks to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' about how far women's rugby has come, how the sport helped her get in touch with her Indigenous side and the Wallaroos dark horse status in this World Cup year.
Mat Rogers joins sparring partner Justin Harrison alongside Michael Atkinson & Iain Payten to discuss controversy around Max Jorgensen's injury, the latest front runners for the Wallabies coaching gig, the battle heating up for Wallaroos spots and Joseph Suaalii's best position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maya Stewart first played footy at age 18 and six years on she's scoring tries for fun for the Waratahs and Wallaroos, where she was the 2024 player of the year. Stewart joins Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' to look ahead to the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, whether she's tempted to try rugby sevens or NRLW and which mega pop star randomly gave her a shout out on Instagram.
From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!Hosted by "Pick & Drive" co-founder Mitch Foster and Aussie rugby journalist Lachie Grey, SCRUMBAGS casts its undeserving eye over the Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby scene with a rotating roster of guests including "Pick & Drive" co-founder Mark "Ando" Anderson + players, coaches and those in the know.This week, Wallabies and Western Force flanker Carlo Tizzano dials in ahead of Super Rugby Pacific to talk all things Force, break down a whirlwind 2024 and reveal how hard Italy were pushing for his services before Joe Schmidt came calling!SOCIALSInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://ko-fi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!Hosted by "Pick & Drive" co-founder Mitch Foster and Aussie rugby journalist Lachie Grey, SCRUMBAGS casts its undeserving eye over the Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby scene with a rotating roster of guests including "Pick & Drive" co-founder Mark "Ando" Anderson + players, coaches and those in the know.It's Broadcast Week for SCRUMBAGS and that means a two-parter with the legends from Stan Sport (and a few special guest hosts)!Part 2 welcomes Channel 9 and Stan Sport rugby guru Michael Atkinson alongside Pick & Drive founding father Mark “Ando” Anderson to break down the upcoming broadcast deal, share their hots tips for each Aussie Super Rugby Pacific side and give their bold 2025 predictions.SOCIALSInstagram - @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 a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!Hosted by "Pick & Drive" co-founder Mitch Foster and Aussie rugby journalist Lachie Grey, SCRUMBAGS casts its undeserving eye over the Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby scene with a rotating roster of guests including "Pick & Drive" co-founder Mark "Ando" Anderson + players, coaches and those in the know.It's Broadcast Week for SCRUMBAGS and that means a two-parter with the legends from Stan Sport (and a few special guest hosts)!Part 1 welcomes lead Stan caller and Between Two Posts host Sean Maloney alongside Rugbypass and Roar scribe John Ferguson to chat all things 2025, including January's hot topics and a full team-by-team Aussie Super Rugby Pacific breakdown.SOCIALSInstagram - @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 a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS!Hosted by "Pick & Drive" co-founder Mitch Foster and Aussie rugby journalist Lachie Grey, SCRUMBAGS casts its undeserving eye over the Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby scene with a rotating roster of guests including "Pick & Drive" co-founder Mark "Ando" Anderson + players, coaches and those in the know.This week, 78-cap Wallabies legend Chris Latham dials in from Chicago to chat with Lachie about Australia's fullback stocks, Super Rugby post-Rebels, his 2001 British & Irish Lions experience, and the state of US Major League Rugby (including its growing contingent of Aussies).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 Rugby" comes a new podcast - Scrumbags!Hosted by "Pick & Drive" co-founder Mitch Foster and Aussie rugby journalist Lachie Grey, Scrumbags casts its undeserving eye over the Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby scene.Fijian international and Super Rugby commentator Nemani Nadolo drops in for Episode 1 to tell us why the Force are finals bound, shine a light on Victorian rugby in the post-Rebels era and preview a massive 2025 for Australian rugby (including his bold Lions Series prediction).Stay tuned for a rotating roster of guests including Pick & Drive co-founder Mark "Ando" Anderson, players, coaches, creators and more!SOCIALSInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7 Keep the lights on - https://ko-fi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast
In a regular feature of this podcast, Draft Rugby's Harry and Nelson Dale join us to discuss the Wallaroos hammering someone. And this time it's.... Wales. We discuss our in-person meeting, the story of Lyon, David Campese and checkers.You can follow Draft Rugby online at @DraftRugby, or the Dales individually at @Nelsonhdale and @harrisondale88. The lads claim they'll start recording podcasts again, at some point. But in the meantime, drop them a follow!Theme tune remixed by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Turns out there has actually been a lot of activity going on in the Aussie rugby world. Nick W and Natho dust of the mics and start things up again as the Wallabies and Australia XV announce their squads for the Spring Tour. They also review the Wallaroos claiming the WXV2 trophy, their World Cup draw, Super Rugby U16s and U19s, Australia U18s' clean sweep in NZ, the Next Gen Sevens, and more. WARNING: we finally got Natho to swear! RA, sack him! Check out the Wallaby/Australia XV squad on Green and Gold Rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 45 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!We are the People's Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that's played in heaven. We are back for another podcast after a couple of weeks break! This week Mitch and Lachie wrap up all the action from the Wallaroo's WXV2 campaign in South Africa. The gents then look towards the Wallabies spring tour and have a go assembling their 64 man squad. Follow us on Discord, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - Get Involved!Contribute to the pod at: https://ko-fi.com/pickanddriverugbyJoin Discord: https://discord.gg/4BVAq
In this bulletin, Indigenous leaders reflect on the one-year anniversary of the Voice referendum; King Charles says it is up to Australia to decide whether it becomes a republic; and in sports, the Wallaroos win their first piece of major tournament silverware.
Sam Lane and Anthony "Lehmo" Lehmann are joined by former high-profile tennis coach Roger Rasheed, Tony Wilson and Cam Fink who co-directed a new documentary about Ange Postecoglou, Olympic gold medallist and world champion Michael Klim and Wallaroo Sera Naiqama.
A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.Taking a look around the grounds: The Roosters are the 2024 NRLW Champions after a thrilling Grand Final, the Wallaroos have continued their unbeaten run in WXV2 and Team Australia are off to a flying start in the Americas Cup! For the key story, we'll discuss a four-year strategy by the English Football Association with the ambition of building a sustainable future for women's and girls' football and so far the results are encouraging.The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Nominations close this Friday October 11, 2024. Find out more: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport
A weekly podcast covering women's sports news. Taking a look around the grounds: The Wallaroos have opened their WXV2 campaign with a win, the Sharks have upset the Broncos to book themselves a GF spot and the Brisbane Lions are looking like defending premiers, getting a two-point win over the Adelaide Crows. For the key story, we'll discuss the inaugural women's track event Athlos which has launched in NYC this week. The Female Athlete Project is excited to announce the 2024 TFAP Awards. These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes' achievements in sports. Find out more: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport
The Wallabies play their final match of the Rugby Championship, while the Wallaroos prepare to kick off their WXV 2 campaign in South Africa. The two Nicks take their lunchbreaks to discuss the Wallabies squad for Wellington and Bledisloe II, before Nick W flies solo to discuss the Wallaroos. WARNING: a few naught words. We're very naughty boys! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joanne Yapp is the newest head coach for the Wallaroos, the Australian Women's XVs a side national team. To add to the pressure, she is also the first female head coach for the Wallaroos, a first you wouldn't expect in 2024. We talk about her development as a player, how she learned her calling to be a teacher, and how that motivated her coaching desires. Dealing with new cultural norms through rugby, and the impact of her time with the Worcester Warriors. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORTED BY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Health Enhanced Foods (http://www.HealthEnhancedFoods.com) Eat bread again without guilt and concern. 10% off your first order with code "RugbySwag" Rugby Outlet Mall (http://www.RugbyoutletMall.com) 20% off all GiftTime Rugby and HBCU Rugby Classic merch with promo code, 'GREAUX RUGBY' Singapore To Tokyo: Anyway We Can (http://Seerugby.vhx.tv) Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup RSRF Rugby Foundation (https://www.rsrugbyfoundation.org/) To provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the resources they need to develop, grow, and flourish in the game of rugby. They want to establish a sustainable HBCU presence in USA Rugby and World Rugby. Green Geeks (https://www.greengeeks.com/track/u72185) Get access to one of the best and eco-friendly web hosting platforms in the world. You can create your own e-commerce store, websites, and more with ease. Don't allow yourself to only be at the mercy of social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rugbyswagshow/support
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland women's camp ahead of tomorrow's 150th anniversary test with the Wallaroos - we hear from Enya Breen, Hugh Hogan and Scott Bemand. The URC reacts to talk it could merge with Premiership RugbyWe hear from new Leinster captain Caelan Doris. And an Ireland Sevens star is given his first start for Ulster.
It's time for the Wallaroos and the Springboks! We go in depth on a game of two halves, that felt more like a game of one half. In the meantime, we talk Tarantino, Oasis, language and the bizarre stories of some Australian rugby legends.Theme tune is a remix of World In Union by Davoli. Check out his album "Notes For A New Year" on all good streaming platforms. Sound of the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 goals for WXV2.Hosts: Christy DoranGuests: Jo YappProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ah life, it's enough to make you sigh isn't it? Well we have an almost perfect solution with nine sultry songs from We Three Kings, The Veras, The Undaclass, Slitasje, The Rocketz, Goblin Shark, Pizzatramp, Apocalypse Babys and Wallaroos.Comedy Suburbs, Stiv!, Tony has your Facebook comments, Dix, last week, work and house, studio tweaking, Apocalypse Babys, vinyl, Motorkill, football, Tour!, Year of the Rabbit, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, Metal, Pizzatramp, this week, house renovations, estate agents, Royal Oak, bank holiday, Johns Decorating Centre, pizza, Izzatwat and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: We Three Kings – Gold DiggerSong 2: The Veras – Davey Walking Round With The Sole Off His ShoeSong 3: The Undaclass – Not Messing AroundSong 4: Slitasje – Mandag MorgonSong 5: The Rocketz – Dig The Way I RollSong 6: Goblin Shark – Shake Your HipsSong 7: Pizzatramp – Mr. SlamSong 8: Apocalypse Babys – Drunk AgainSong 9: Wallaroos – Rusty Bolt
First released in 2020, we are going back to this oldie, the Red Kangaroo! Was such a fun episode and we learned so much! **We also learned that Aussies do eat Kangaroo, so please excuse our American ignorance!!** But so much to love with this species. Red Kangaroo History The term ‘kangaroo' comes from the Aboriginal word “gangarru”, from the Guugu Yimithirr language, which is spoken in far north Queensland. Kangaroos are marsupials, whose evolution dates back nearly 125 million years. Marsupials first arrived in Australia around 70 million years ago. Australian marsupials evolved in many ways to meet the challenges of drier habitats over the last 15 million years. Teeth, for example, reflect adaptive changes from browsing (on woody vegetation in moist climates) to grazing (on grasses in arid climates). Kangaroo ancestors were quadrupedal (walking on four legs most of the time) in forested habitats and became progressively more bipedal as habitats dried out and opened up. An example of an early kangaroo can be found in the rainforests of Queensland. There lives the tiny clambering musky rat-kangaroo, weighing not much more than half a kilogram. This species is a living fossil, having been around for tens of millions of years. There are over 60 species of Kangaroos that belong to the Family of Macropodidae (Macropods- large foot). These can be broken down into: Wallabies- smaller of the typical “kangaroo” Wallaroos- size in between wallabies and kangaroos Tree Kangaroos- smaller tree-dwelling kangaroos Kangaroos- largest of all the species and considered the “true” kangaroo Red Kangaroos range over most of Australia in the semi-arid plains, grasslands, woodlands and open forests. You can learn more by visiting our website HERE ------------------------------------------------------------- Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wallabies are two from two! Nick W, Natho and Andy are back this week to chat the latest results for the Wallabies and Wallaroos, plus cast their eye ahead to the rest of the international round, and the upcoming game against Georgia. It also comes with a special call to fill the hill for Jordan Luke. WARNING: naughty words again oopsies VISUAL AID for OPENING Question: https://greenandgoldrugby.com/the-dropped-kick-off-124-fillthehill/ Fill The Hill Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-jordan-luke rugby.com.au article: https://www.rugby.com.au/news/fillthehill-to-aid-injured-norths-winger-jordan-luke-2024710 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The international season is back, and with it a new of the Dropped Kick-Off! Like the corridors of RA, the Queenslanders are everywhere! Nick W and Natho welcome a new addition to the team, our Queensland correspondent, Andrew Handyside to the line up to discuss the Wallabies first match under Joe Schmidt, plus the Wallaroos and a tonne more. WARNING: coarse language and adult themes. It's three boys in a pod, what do you expect?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This weeks show is a Psychobilly Meeting special to celebrate another year of Catalonian festivities, so get ready for nine songs from The Quakes, Klingonz, Mad Marge, Bob Wayne, King Kurt, Demented Are Go, Hombre Lobo Internacional, The Low Ranger and Wallaroos.Psychobilly Meeting, Voice of Jeff, Comedy Suburbs, Tony has your Facebook comments, last week, Disco Tone, Apocalypse Babys gig at Ashton-under-Lyne, Euros, England, debates, Emma Raducanu, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, Alcohol!, this week, General Election, Paul is in Gran Canaria no Izzatwat this week, Quiz Time for Tony!, politicians and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: The Quakes – Psycho FestSong 2: Klingonz – Stench Of WenchSong 3: Mad Marge – Little Green MenSong 4: Bob Wayne – Hell YeahSong 5: King Kurt – Hey, Mr. BartenderSong 6: Demented Are Go – Dark AngelSong 7: Hombre Lobo Internacional – No Brain Rock'n'RollSong 8: The Low Ranger – My Old Cat Is Too FatSong 9: Wallaroos – Underwear