Author: Nick Wasiliev

The Australian domestic season is done for the year, and what a weekend it was!Super Rugby AUS comes to a thrilling end, Australia U18s clean sweep New Zealand, Australian Schoolboys cleansweep Fiji – and the future is bright. Nick W, Nath and Nick H discuss – and maybe talk about another Bledisloe match too.WARNING: a few naughty words be said. We were depressed, be happy you’re getting a pod at all.

Did Andrea strike again?Nick H (and Dougie), Nick W and Nath give their thoughts on the Wallabies’ close loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park, and what things look like ahead for Perth.Also, the sound quality is quite variable for this one. Apologies, blame Hartman’s echoing phone.WARNING: a few shtss are said oh no naughty stop usBuy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

After 175 episodes, we’re ditching the counter! Hoping for some firsts, like this weekend as it’s time for the Bledisloe.Nick H and Natho jump on today to chat about the Rugby World Cup final, the Bledisloe Cup, the chat out of mungo ball and the latest results from Super Rugby AUS.WARNING: a naughty word or two.Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

So we’re sad… again. Our second instant reaction, Nath flies solo one last time as the Wallaroos bow out of the Rugby World Cup against Canada.Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

So we’re sad.First of two instant reactions of the day, Nick W and Nick H give their thoughts on a controversial afternoon in the sun in Sydney, as the Pumas claim victory over the Wallabies.WARNING: a few naughty wordsBuy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

Missing our long, rambling podcasts? No? Well, you’re getting one. We travel across continents with the two Nicks in Sydney and Nath and Finn Morton in Bristol, taking in the Rugby Championship, the Rugby World Cup, stadiums, Super Rugby AUS and more. Some good rugby pondering for you.WARNING: Naughty words and dodgy internetBuy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

The score line says 47-7 to England, but Jo Yapp’s side are through to the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup – and the Wallaroos asked a lot of questions of the world’s best side.Nathan Williamson flies solo in England.Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

The Wallabies waited until the death, but they prevailed against a strong Pumas side in Townsville.Nick W, Nath and Zach discuss the result.Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

Instant reaction coming early! Natho flies solo in York, giving his thoughts on the Wallaroos draw with the USA.Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

Nick and Nathan defeat the timezone demons by sending voice notes to each other in this new age instant reaction to the Springboks 30-22 defeat of the Wallabies.Stay tuned at the end for Nathan’s instant reaction to the Wallaroos game.Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

If you find yourself alone, riding in green fields with the sun on your face,do not be troubled.For you are in Ellis Park, and you’ve demolished the Springboks at home!Australia, you fkn beautayyyy!Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 

Nick and Nathan get together to discuss the squad for South Africa and polish for ze Lions tour.Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

The Lions series is done and dusted, and Australian rugby takes a collective breath before the start of the Rugby Championship.To round off our Lions coverage, the GAGR pods merge one more time as Nick W from The Dropped Kick-Off and Happy and Sully from Talking Teams discuss the series as a whole. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

Finally, a win! The Wallabies get the last laugh, winning in Sydney – so Nick W, Nathan, Lachie from Scrumbags, Finn Morton, Zach – and a few more folks at the RA after party – give their thoughts on the final match of the series.WARNING: beers and naughty words.Scrumbags Rugby Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ymwj43CRIvnzNP7xZlcHB?si=df6d1fad394f4bcbFinn Morton Sports: https://www.tiktok.com/@finnmortonsports OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

That one hurt.OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

The Lions are still unbeaten – but only just! Did First Nations Pasifika XV just give the Wallabies in the stands the key to defeat the visitors. Nick W, Natho, new guest Zach and Lachie from Scrumbags Rugby Podcast discuss.WARNING: beers and naughty words and opinions, oh my!Scrumbags Rugby Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ymwj43CRIvnzNP7xZlcHB?si=df6d1fad394f4bcbOUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

The first Test is out of the way – and there is plenty to be worried about… but sorta maybe plenty to like? – as the Wallabies went down 27-19 to the British & Irish Lions.Nick W, Natho and Nick H discuss live from Suncorp Stadium.WARNING: Drunk Hartman alert. OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

Clincicalness? Clinicity? What’s the word?That and many more questions will be finally answered on tonight’s pod as Nick, Nathan and our special new guest Jared discuss rugby and the Lions tour.We discuss:Give us a listen!OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

The first Test gets ever closer as the Lions exorcise their Canberra demons with a 36-24 win over a determined ACT Brumbies side. Natho and Nick W chew the fat in their usual instant reaction – plus also discuss the upcoming AUNZ fixture.WARNING: naughty words, casual workplace abuse and questionable audio recorded in a car.OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20

Well, that was a weekend and a half! The Waratahs surprised us all going down to the Lions and the Wallabies nearly went one step further in Newcastle against Fiji.Nick H, Nick W, Nath and Dylan meet at Bernie’s Bar in Newcastle to discuss both games in a monster reaction, and are joined by RugbyPass’ own Finn Morton as we approach the halfway point of the Lions tour.WARNING: Beers + rugby opinions in a quality LGBTQA+ bar + Kink Cinema + very strong coarse language = a good timeFinn Morton: https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/finn-morton/ OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog,…