Fox Rugby Podcast

Andrew Swain and Tim Horan chat to Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa ahead of Bledisloe IV in Brisbane this weekend. BPA breaks down what the Wallabies will do to turn it around. James Slipper's 100th, and the debutants.

Andrew Swain was lucky enough to chat with a couple of the men in gold. Ned Hanigan talks us through his comeback to the Wallabies jersey, and how he overcame concussion earlier in the year. Noah Lolesio is yet to make his debut but is soaking up being in the Wallabies environment. Harry Wilson has looked at home in gold, and is relishing the opportunity to learn from some of the best.

A snappy chat with some Wallabies champions about upcoming Tri Nations tournament between Wallabies, All Blacks and Argentina.

Wallabies lock Matt Philip, former Wallaby Rod Kafer and Andrew Swain debrief on one of the greatest Bledisloe Cup matches played, and look ahead to this weekend's clash at Eden Park.

Privileged to get a small window of time with Wallabies veteran Matt To'omua in Wallabies camp in NZ. Preview the Bledisloe Cup clash upcoming this Sunday with Matt and legend Tim Horan.

0:00 - Welcome to Nic White2:00 - Reds were better a fortnight ago, plenty to think about in the week off5:30 - What it takes to win a Grand Final8:30 - Holding the nerve10:00 - Super Rugby AU engaging the masses13:45 - Welcome to Will Genia15:45 - Taking us back to 201117:40 - Horwill as a skipper18:53 - Combination with Quade/ Jim McKay the guru21:40 - Reds v Crusaders 2011 final24:00 - Current Reds crop25:50 - Brumbies playing to their strengths

Fox Sports' Andrew Swain and Rod Kafer chat to Rebels centre Bill Meakes about qualifying for their first ever Super Rugby final.

Tate McDermott chats with Phil Kearns and Andrew Swain about the resilience of the Reds, his combination with James O'Connor, the leadership at the Reds, Brad Thorn and Jim McKay's coaching combo, working on a Wallabies jersey and taking on the Brumbies this weekend.

Rebels back-rower Brad Wilkin tells the Fox Rugby podcast about his path back from 3 ACL injuries, and the mental side of rehab. Life on tour with the Rebels, and getting away from rugby on the road.

Wallabies legend George Gregan chats with fellow Wallabies legend James Slipper3:30 - Travel factor in covid times7:20 - Work-ons in bye week, after Rebels loss11:30 - Tah Week, and hatred for Tahs.13:45 - Front row dynamic down at Brumbies16:30 - Driving maul as a strength and the anatomy of a maul20:30 - Using the skill out wide too22:30 - Ambitions for the future - Want to win trophies27:30 - Structure of the comp

Jake Gordon gives great insight into the Waratahs mindset, his own mindset, his game, his background and what he's working on. A must listen for aspiring scrumhalves.

Rebels front rower Cameron Orr gives us an insight into camp life, front row play, the Rebels and the Western Force play.

0:00 - Life in Canberra2:30 - Steep learning curve from schools/league/pro rugby5:30 - Brumbies flyhalf talent7:00 - Closing out the game v Tahs9:40 - Integrating into the Brumbies from league12:30 - Pressure of dealing with school to pro rugby14:50 - Joseph Suaalii15:30 - Kafer on Suaalii17:26 - Making decision between league and union21:00 - Want to be part of the change to Rugby23:00 - Taking on the Force

3:00 - Great win over the Force12:00 - Missing out on RWC squad last year15:00 - Playing Sevens18:00 - Growing up with 3 other brothers22:00 - Cricket made me a better player24:00 - Playing Club Rugby26:00 - Playing Brumbies this weekend30:00 - Taking on Tom Banks33:00 - Waiting for the call from Rennie

Western Force legend Brynard Stander and Aussie singer songwriter Pete Murray join Andrew Swain and Tim Horan to talk all things rugby. 0:00 - 20:30 - Force backrower Brynard Stander talks us through the emotion of the return to Super Rugby.20:40 - OFF THE BENCH: Pete Murray - Aria nominated legend Pete Murray tell us about playing schoolboys rugby with Tim Horan, and the influence of rugby in his life.

The Fox Rugby Podcast is back! With special guests NSW legend Phil Kearns and current Qld captain Liam Wright previewing the opening clash of the renewed season between the Reds and Tahs. - How Wright and the Reds handled the lockdown.- What to expect from the new comp?- Why that rivalry between the two states still burns strong.

An extraordinarily mature James O'Connor joins the show this week, with commentator Andrew Swain and foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.The Reds flyhalf goes through how he's staying sharp through isolation and where his club's at in all of this.Before that, the guys dig into a tumultuous week in rugby and where to now for Rugby Australia.Here's a full rundown:-Athletes doing 'a Bronco' (4:00)-Rugby Australia AGM debacle and HUGE financial loss (6:00)-Rugby's immediate priorities (8:00)-Time for World Rugby to step up! (12:00)-Will players chase cash overseas after all this? (16:00)-Other ramifications (17:00)-James O'Connor joins the show (21:00)-The silver lining in JOC's skill development (21:00)-Details on O'Connor's place-kicking development (24:00)-Reds' current situation (27:00)-JOC's Wallabies claims and ideal positional outcome (30:00)-JOC's 'full circle' journey back to flyhalf (32:00)

Everyone's bunkered down, but thanks to the internet, the podcast rolls on! Please excuse us for the Skype-like audio, I'm sure you'll understand.Scottish native and Brumbies lock Murray Douglas explains his lockdown experience so far, from the nation's capital, and how the leading Aussie Super conference is dealing with the circumstances.Then, the guys hit on some of the talking points that have been floating around, given the precarious position the game now finds itself in.

Aussie Sevens coach Tim Walsh provides an update, as two of his players have been sent for COVID19 tests and the Rugby Australia offices go into lockdown.And the Super Rugby pause has halted a couple of Aussie franchises in red hot form, as Andrew Swain, Sam Worthington and Christy Doran break down Round 7.And, of course, the guys provide a full up-to-the-minute breakdown of how rugby sits in the world's pandemic situation.

Good pods come to those who wait!The banter is flowing between Waratah Harry Johnson-Holmes (10:00) and Brumby Cadeyrn Neville (28:00), ahead of Sunday's blockbuster.It's the usual cast - commentator Andrew Swain, with foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.The guys also go over all the Super Rugby talking points, including the Reds' goal-kicking woes and the Rebels' surging form, plus Joe Marler's controversial genital grab in the England-Wales clash.

Melbourne's buzzing after a big win in NZ, while the Tahs also tasted success for the first time in 2020.Rebels hooker Jordan Uelese comes on to talk about the win over the Highlanders, before Tahs Assistant Coach Chris Whitaker breaks down how the NSW outfit is tracking.And sprinkled in is a preview of Round 6, featuring a double-header in the lovely Wollongong.

Two outstanding guests this week, from Reds riser Harry Wilson to new Wallabies defence coach Matt Taylor, who joins Dave Rennie in what looms as a lethal coaching combo.They're with commentator Andrew Swain and foxsports.com.au journo Christy Doran.Here are a few of the key timecodes:-Round 4 review (0:00)-Harry Wilson chat starts (15:00)-Rebels loss in Ballarat (26:00)-Matt Taylor phones in (31:00)-Round 5 look ahead (51:00)

A big show this week, with Andrew Swain and foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.Tim Horan zooms in on the Reds and Waratahs early season issues, before Melbourne Rebel Andrew Kellaway, coming off a two-try performance, reveals how he's matured both on and off the field.The local franchises are now naught from six against non-Aussie Super Rugby sides, which gives us plenty to dissect.

Rebels star Matt To'omua and insightful Tahs back Alex Newsome add to this week's show, joining foxsports.com.au's Christy Doran and Sam Worthington, plus broadcaster Andrew Swain, breaking down the opening fortnight of the Super Rugby competition.Here's more detail:-A full wrap of the Aussie teams in action in Round 2 of Super Rugby (0:00)-The Crusaders-Chiefs blockbuster and other noteworthy matches off shore (22:00)-Matt To'omua joins the show, talking his HIA, the Rebels start to the season and more (26:00)-Where the Rebels have been going wrong (39:00)-Tah Alex Newsome talks through where NSW needs to improve (42:00)-Elsewhere in World Rugby... (54:00)

Japan-based coach Nick Stiles and Brumbies' back Tom Wright phone it in this week, joining commentator Andrew Swain and foxsports.com.au journo Christy Doran.Here's more detail:-The Sunwolves' big win (1:00)-Rebels' pain (6:00)-Nick Stiles joins the pod (8:30)-Now it's a trip to Canberra for the Rebels (21:00)-Time for Matt To'omua to step up (23:00)-Wallabies' vacant 10 jersey (25:00)-Brumbies' 'impressive' win (27:00)-Brumbies' back Tom Wright joins the pod (30:00)-Reds R1 review (41:00)-Tahs' positives in the big loss to the Crusaders (45:00)

Fox Rugby commentator Andrew Swain jumps in the hosts chair, joining foxsports.com.au journos Christy Doran and Sam Worthington to preview the 2020 Super Rugby season.But what's exciting is that in doing so, they get the help of new Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa, team mate and carpool buddy Lachlan McCaffrey and then Waratahs forwards coach Matt Cockbain.Here's more info on the season-starter:-What's firing us up about the new Super season (1:00)-Exciting young rising stars (3:00)-Conference winner predictions (5:00)-McCaffrey & Alaalatoa phone through and detail pre-season and the captaincy appointment (10:00)-Alan on becoming Brumbies skipper (13:00)-Pre-season update (15:00)-How the Crusaders are shaping up, with all their losses (21:00)-Matt Cockbain jumps on the line to talk all things Tahs (23:00)-Rebels preview (36:00)

Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell have been there before - preparing for a World Cup Final - so who better to have co-hosting our GF edition?Gits is, in fact, the only player in HISTORY to lose two of them. Ever. And the pair provide priceless insight into prepping for the big dance, plus some of the weird and wonderful ways Giteau's former coach Japanese club rugby coach Eddie Jones is prepping his outfit for the decider (Hint: 'Genki').Plus, of course, your listener questions and a whole lot more.HERE'S THE RUNDOWN:-Matt Giteau's unfortunate slice of history (2:00)-Preparing for a Rugby World Cup final (3:00)-The difference in preparation for the 2007 final vs. 2015 (4:00)-How this final is shaping up (6:00)-Eddy Jones' preparation and where 'Gits' comes in (8:00)-Who's 'Genki'? (9:30)-Reviewing England's win over the All Blacks... and the Haka controversy (14:00)-The 'risk-free' 2nd semi (20:00)-So what's the point of the third-place playoff? (22:00)-The guys' Combined RWC Final XV (24:00)-Listeners' Twitter questions (32:00)-The boys organise a hypothetical World Rugby Fight Night (47:00)-Previewing the big dance - England vs. South Africa (53:30)-Final prediction! (58:00)

-Drew’s rundown of the atmosphere in Japan (5:00)-The controversy around Australia’s loss (7:30)-Addressing the problems that need fixing (8:00)-Recapping the QF results (9:30)-The vast contrast between how Ireland reacted to their disappointment vs. Australia (10:30)-France’s farewell and suspended villain Sebastien Vahaamahina’s sudden retirement at 28 (14:00)-‘World Rugby clowns’ overreacting with the Jaco Peyper social media photo (16:00)-Listener Twitter questions (21:00)-The improvements Michael Cheka did make during his time in charge of the Wallabies (21:30)-Which remaining nations have the best alcoholic beverages? (23:00)-Who is Barnie Lerkham? (25:00)-How do players keep the nerves calm pre-game? (29:00)-Winner predictions (32:00)-And then all sorts of other random questions assessed... plus, of course, the ‘flog tweeters’ called out!-Semi-Final predictions (47:00)ALSO: We apologise this podcast only got published on a Friday - having Drew in Japan and Hoilesy with his coaching commitments made it tough! - Phil (Producer)

Well, what a show we have for you all. It's a monster preview of the Wallabies' QF clash with England, plus Drew Mitchell and Steve Hoiles hit on all the big RWC topics, including the tragic typhoon and Japan's stunning tournament.We also have two big UK-based guests in the middle chunk, who form the wildly popular show, The Rugby Pod: former 17-time English player Andy Goode and 63-time Scottish representative Jim Hamilton. They record a segment for simulcast on both this episode and their show.The Wallabies meet (and hopefully beat) England this Saturday evening, LIVE on Fox Sports, of course.:Here are more details on this MEGA show-Typhoon impact in Japan (1:00)-Quarter Final week! (6:00)-Japan's vast/fast improvement (6:30)-The Wallabies are (at least) finding ways to win (8:00)-Play Petaia? (11:00)-Drew's suggested back three (12:00)-Hoilesy's suggested back row (13:00)-Wallabies' best choice in the halves (14:00)-'You can't blame the coaches' for rotating fly half (15:00)-The Rugby Pod people jump on deck (17:00)-The 'Drew Mitchell law' (20:00)-Australia's campaign so far (24:00)-Where Australia has the wood over England (26:30)-The latest with Kurtley Beale (28:00)-How Michael Cheika has got his group motivated / fired (30:00)-The only known TMO at the RWC and why that's bad (33:00)-Thoughts on Aussie England coach Eddie Jones (38:00)-Drew's chat with the Rugby Pod duo finishes (53:00)-Listener / Twitter questions! (54:00)

No Steve Hoiles this week, so Drew Mitchell's flying solo in studio and calls on the help of good mate Matt Giteau.After some of Drew's RWC thoughts to open the show, Gits joins (7:00) the pair hit on all the topics the World Cup has so far generated.They also spend plenty of time going through the Wallabies and Michael Cheika's interesting selections in the backline.(You may also hear the voices of producers Phil Prior and Robbie Feldmann through the show!!)Topics include amazing Japan (2:00), slick South Africa (5:00), all things Wallabies (7:00) and then the guys get to all YOUR listener questions in the second half (17:00).We'll be back next week with a bigger, better show, leading into the finals, but hopefully this episode is some enjoyable RWC fodder in the meantime.

Rugby legends Dan Carter and Jonny Wilkinson are on this week's podcast, offering stories, analysis and laughs.literallyThey join Fox Rugby's Drew Mitchell and Steve Hoiles, as per usual.It's Jonny (5:00) and then Dan (26:00), before some listener questions (38:00). And right throughout the show, the boys will hit on all the pressing issues of the 2019 Rugby World Cup so far, including the officiating, and of course the Wallabies' woes and what now....Here are more in-depth details of the show:-Wilko is glad he's not playing rugby today with the ref inconsistencies (6:00)-Jonny's take on the Wallabies' best fly half option (8:00)-Jonny is frightened by how the Wallabies match up with England... should that QF eventuate (10:30)-Jonny's 'big one' after the '03 Final heroics and his regret on soaking it up (15:00)-'I can't see them changing' - DC on NZ halves combo (29:00)-The Dan Carter movie (31:00)-Dan reveals why he kicked a RWC Final conversion with his wrong foot (33:00)-DC speaks about the change that came about to turn the All Blacks into a beast (35:00)-'It's breaking me' to see Foley with this level of confidence (37:00)-Listener questions (40:00)-Why Michael Cheika blew up and what he's trying to do (42:00)-What Drew Mitchell would do to get his confidence back (48:00)-They address some of the referee decisions from Wales and Aussies (50:00)-The positive to take from Wallabies' first two matches - finishing strong (53:00)-A quick Wallabies wrap for the week (1:00:00)

All Blacks and Springboks favourites on this week's show! Ma'a Nonu (from NZ) and Bryan Habana (from Japan) call in to chat to Fox Rugby stars Drew Mitchell and Steve Hoiles.They cover, of course, the Reece Hodge tackle, the All Blacks' win over the Boks, Australia's Saturday scare and heaps more!Pod details:-Week 1 results and takeaways of the World Cup (1:00)-Bryan Habana joins the show (3:30)-The amazing, the electric Cheslin Kolbe and why the Boks are a real danger to Australia's chances (6:00)-Habana on the tournament's try-scoring record (8:00)-Habana on how Hodge should've made THAT tackle (9:00)-The 'We've still go it' Whatsapp group (10:30)-Thoughts on the Springboks' effort vs. All Blacks (13:00)-An extremely humble Ma'a Nonu phones in (15:00)-Ma'a was recently awarded an Order of Merit award. He speaks about it (16:00)-Nonu's thoughts on the All Blacks' first hit out (18:00)-Ma'a Nonu's RWC replacement claims... were there to be an injury (22:00)-Hoilesy and Drew's thoughts on the Reece Hodge tackle, that's been sited (24:30-29:00)-The guys' thoughts on the Wallabies' performances (29:00)-Credit needs to go to Fiji (30:30)-Listener questions (32:00)-Should Will Genia start, going forward? (36:00)

Drew Mitchell and Stephen Hoiles are really getting into the swing of this podcast thing! So much so that they've convinced Matt Giteau to jump on this week's episode, as we build up to the Rugby World Cup opener this weekend.Drew and Hoilesy also get through a heap of listener questions and pack in plenty of light and shade... from laughs to hardcore analysis.

Drew Mitchell & Stephen Hoiles get asked to come back and do a second episode... looking into what worked for the Wallabies in their final pre-RWC tune-up against Samoa.The guys also bring up the great Coogee Oval spectacle from last week, other international results from the weekend, some players to look out for at the World Cup you might not have heard of and they list the Rugby World Cup Snub XV.And, as promised, the lads also get to some listener questions and feedback - via Drew's socials.Here are the highlights:-Traveling to the World Cup - the in-flight politics (2:00)-Wallabies' win over Samoa (7:00)-Drew's back three positioning insight (15:00)-International results wrap (17:00)-Drew's beef with the IRB's world rankings process (17:00)-Randwick and Argentina put on a show at Coogee Oval (18:00)-Listener feedback and questions (22:00)-Is Bill 'coming home'? (25:00)-RWC players to keep an eye out for (26:00)-Hoilesy's 'Fat Club' stories (30:00)-What the players get up to during a World Cup (34:00)-Mrs Mitchell's Bundy bag (35:00)-The RWC Snub XV (39:00)Thanks for listening and subscribing to the show. It's available on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher.

Former Wallabies and current Fox Rugby experts Drew Mitchell and Stephen Hoiles are taking the Fox Rugby Podcast hostage over the entirety of the Rugby World Cup.You'll get the hardcore analysis you're used to, along with some of the most ridiculous stories the pair have up their sleeves.And it won't just be Drew and Hoilesy - they'll be calling on some of the biggest names in rugby to join them each and every show.Here's what's on the 'warm up' episode:-Wallabies selection surprises (3:00)-Being sent home from a WC and what Drew did to distract himself (5:00)-Where Drew's RWC '11 bronze medal ended up (6:00)-Adam Ashley-Cooper's amazing 4th RWC campaign (7:00) - and why he's a great pick-James O'Connor's incredible comeback and Hoilesy's role in getting him back here (11:00)-What Drew likes about the backline balance (15:00)-What Hoilesy is liking about Nic White's addition to the team (16:00)-Why Drew can sympathise with injured young gun Jordan Petaia and the challenges he'll face getting back into the WC squad (20:00)-The good, the bad and the ugly of World Cup camps (23:00)-Drew Mitchell's fat club (26:00)-Wallabies' decisions post-camp, heading into Samoa (29:00)-How the guys would get Pocock primed (30:00)-Andrew Walker's latest comeback (33:00)

Steven Hoiles joins host Nick McArdle, Fox Rugby's Andrew Swain and foxsports.com.au's Sam Worthington, breaking down Australia and New Zealand's World Cup squads, plus look at the Wallabies' camp in New Caledonia, where rising star Jordan Petaia has strained his hammy.

Fox Sports today launched the Rugby World Cup and Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, as well as star 15 Kurtley Beale spoke to the media.Today's podcast is based around what they said and some of the World Cup selection talking points. But we kick things off by working out how it all went so wrong at Eden Park.It's host Nick McArdle with Fox Rugby's Andrew Swain and foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.Here's more info:-Bledisloe breakdown (2")-Kurtley's thoughts (9")-Launching Fox Sports' Rugby World Cup coverage (12:30)-Most likely WC minnow scalp (17")-Cheika speaks to media (19")-What's with the Will Skelton chat? (23")-Other selection issues for Australia (24")

HUGE guests between Bledisloe Tests - Rugby Australia's 'hands-on' Director of Rugby Scott Johnson and former All Blacks flyer Jeff Wilson.After one of the most promising Wallabies performances in recent memory, Australia crosses the ditch, attempting to consolidate and bring back the Bledisloe Cup for the first time in 17 years. All in a World Cup year.It makes for a big show, which starts with a deconstruction of the win in Perth, before phoning in Johnson and then checking in with the Kiwi reaction.Here's more detail:-Breaking down the 47-26 win (0:00)-Scott Johnson joins (11:00)-Jeff Wilson subs in (25:00)

It's Bledisloe week! Get excited.All Blacks great Justin Marshall dials in to offer some of his thoughts ahead of the opening Test, including both the Wallabies' and the All Blacks' best halves combinations.Steven Hoiles helps kick off the show from in studio, providing his pick of the Aussie backrowers and how the green and gold side can dictate. Hoilesy talks up 'forgotten' option Pete Samu.Usual suspects Nick McArdle and Andrew Swain from Fox Rugby join foxsports.com.au journo Christy Doran and the trio finish the show by offering up their Bledisloe Cup I predictions.Here's more detail:-Hoilesy (0" - 22")-Marshall (22" - 33")-Predictions (33" - 36")

Former Ireland and Rebels game analyst Eoin Toolan breaks down the Wallabies narrow win over the Pumas and looks ahead to Bledisloe 1.Then, Rod Kafer comes on to offer his own Test insight. Both guests debate the Wallabies flyhalf position and offer their concerns heading into the Bledisloe Cup series, with a slight look down the road to the World Cup.Foxsports.com.au journo Christy Doran, Fox Rugby commentator Andrew Swain and host Nick McArdle are also back on deck.

Nick Phipps and Tim Horan join the show this week to add their thoughts on the Wallabies first-up Rugby Championship showing in South Africa.Australia went down 35-17 to the Springboks in Johannesburg.The Wallabies now return home to host Argentina in Brisbane (Kickoff: 7:45pm AEST) ... and Nick McArdle is expecting everyone to show up! (He goes on a mid-show rant about it)Meanwhile the Springboks travel to New Zealand to take on the All Blacks on Saturday (Kickoff: 5:35pm AEST)

On the eve of the Wallabies’ first Test of the year against the Springboks, former captain Stephen Moore joins foxsports.com.au journo Christy Doran, commentator Andrew Swain and host Nick McArdle. Moore breaks down the Wallabies’ run to the World Cup final in 2015 and casts his eye on what Michael Cheika will be doing to this year to repeat the achievement in 2019.Later in the show, Wallaroo Millie Boyle – weeks after guiding NSW to a State of Origin win over Queensland in rugby league – joins from camp ahead of their second Test against Japan, coming off a solid win. Swainy runs through individual and team performances.

Former Wallabies coach John Connolly and Wallaroos star backrower Kiri Lingman are this week's guests, joining foxsports.com.au journo Christy Doran and host Nick McArdle.After reviewing the Brumbies' defeat in Argentina and looking ahead to this Saturday's GF between the Crusaders and the Jaguares, Connolly talks all things Wallabies and Australian Rugby.Later, Queensland Reds captain Kiri Lingman brings us up to speed with the Wallaroos' upcoming Tests with Japan and New Zealand.

Three big names join foxsports.com.au's Christy Doran and host Nick McArdle!(*Now* former) Tahs assistant coach Simon Cron is in studio, with recently-retired Brumbies' club games record holder Ben Alexander (150) and rising Reds and Junior Wallabies star Isaac Lucas dialing in.The Brumbies are in Argentina for their Super Rugby semi with the Jaguares, while the Junior Wallabies just returned from the same country after reaching the Final of the world rugby U-20 Championship, going down to France 24-23.Here are more of the show's details:-Simon Cron on the Brumbies' chances in Argentina and beyond (15:30)-Crusaders v Hurricanes - analysis on the other semi (23:30)-Cron on the resignation of Daryl Gibson and his own movements (26:30)-Isaac Lucas joins the show to discuss the Junior Wallabies' run to the final at the World Cup (39:00)-Young players transitioning to Super Rugby (45:00)-The 'secret' Wallabies camp in Coogee and a surprise inclusion (49:00)-Other news around the traps (51:00)

Join Nick McArdle, Christy Doran and Sam Worthington as they spin a few yarns with Brumbies fullback Tom Banks ahead of their Super Rugby Semi-Final, Justin Harrison as he spreads the gospel of Rugby across Australia and Junior Wallabies coach Jason Gilmore as they prepare for the final of the U20's World Championships.

We're ready for the final round of the regular Super Rugby season. After his side accounted for the Waratahs, Brumbies coach Dan McKellar explains the moment the ACT side turned the corner. Fresh from guiding the Chiefs to an extraordinary win over the Crusaders in Suva, playmaker Jack Debreczeni jumps on the phone from across the ditch as he prepares to kill off his former side's finals ambitions. Finally, former Wallabies great Matt Cockbain recalls the 1999 World Cup winning's reunion and looks ahead to the 2019 campaign in Japan.

Plenty of laughs in this episode as Brumbies backrower Locky McCaffrey dials in from Allan Alaalatoa's luxurious Land Rover. McCaffrey has some fascinating views on how players are judged in Super Rugby compared to England. Then the great Tim Horan joins ahead of this week's 1999 Rugby World Cup reunion - and highlights a few headaches in the current Wallabies team. Finally, the crew debate the Giteau Law, the latest on Will Skelton and preview round 17 of Super Rugby.

A hostile takeover of the pod sees Greg Clark replace Nick McArdle as host. After settling into the hot seat, Clark joins oyster lovers Christy Doran and Sam Worthington for an entertaining chat with Jack Maddocks. The Rebels star explains his UberEats faux pas in Tokyo and shares his favourite cookie recipe. And then Aussie halfback Nic White joins from Exeter ahead of the big final against Saracens. White shares his Wallabies World Cup ambitions and why he's now more free as a player.

Test halfback Nick Phipps dials into Fox Rugby's Nick McArdle and Christy Doran from the airport, as he heads home from Wallabies Camp. Veteran Springboks hooker Schalk Brits calls in his own favour to one of golf’s living greats, before talking the growth of South African. While George Gregan looks back at the illustrious career of George Smith as the Wallabies legend hangs up the boots.

Rebels captain & Wallabies star Dane Haylett-Petty phones in to discuss leadership, Toomua landing in Melbourne and his World Cup ambitions (28:00).Earlier on, foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington, Christy Doran and host Nick McArdle unpack Rugby Australia Director Scott Johnson's Fox Rugby comments about Israel Folau, centralisation in Australian rugby and the Wallabies' World Cup aspirations (4:00).The guys also preview Round 14 in the Super Rugby (45:00).