Author: Nick Wasiliev

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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,…

So, the score was ugly… but did the Queensland Reds just show the Wallabies a potential way to defeat this imposing Lions side?Nick W and Natho sit to discuss the Reds 52-12 loss to the Lions – and are joined by fellow pigeon and Scrumbags’ own Lachie Grey.WARNING: a ripper belch and some swearing.Scrumbags Rugby Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ymwj43CRIvnzNP7xZlcHB?si=df6d1fad394f4bcb OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20  (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).

The Lions are here – and are back in style, demolishing the Force 54-7 in Perth. Nick W and Natho are on tour, and give you their instant reaction from the result in the west.

Our final episode of Series 7 – and the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.Nick H and Nick W sit down to review the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, and ask a basic question: did the Australian sides improve compared to last year?We also discuss the newly announced Super Rugby AUS competition, set to kick off in September.WARNING: brutally low quality opinions and frustrated f-bombs.

A new squad has been announced – and with it, a new collab special.The Dropped Kick-Off and Talking Teams once again join forces to discuss the unveiling of the Wallabies squad that will face Fiji and the British & Irish Lions.WARNING: Three men come together in a room. Of course they swear.

The last team is left standing… and it’s the Brumbies again.Nick W and Natho discuss the Super Rugby Pacific finals, the Reds season – and look ahead to a crunch match in Hamilton.WARNING: There is no swearing in this podcast. I know. The f–k?

It was a frustrating end to the Super Rugby regular season, with the Tahs out and the Brumbies going down in Canberra. But at least the Reds got up.The two Nicks and Nath turn their frustrations into podcast therapy for your enjoyment.WARNING: swear words and grumpy opinions on the Tahs. Though if you are a Reds, Brumbies or Force fan, hook this into your veins.

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 takes

It’s rugby royalty – or at least that’s the new AI bots are telling us!Talking Teams and The Dropped Kick-Off join forces for a special episode – and are joined by JB from the Eggchaser’s Podcast for a in-depth discussion about the Lions’ squad, the tour, and more.

Big news! The inmates are taking over the asylum with Nick W officially joining Natho to continue the G&GR infiltration of Rugby Australia.Oh, and Les Kiss has been announced as Wallabies coach. Nick H, Nick W and Natho discuss.WARNING: you think we’d be a normal pod with more of us in the RA building?

When the Brumby supporter is late, the Tahs supporters play.Nick H, Natho and a late Nick W discuss the latest round of Super Rugby, the Tahs winning Super Rugby Women’s, and more.WARNING: big boi words included.

AYYYYY! AYYYYYY! It’s poddy time!Amidst our love for Carlo Tizzano’s family, the two Nicks and Natho jump on to discuss Super Rugby Pacific, the new TV deal, the latest Wallaby coach news, and preview the Super Rugby Women’s final. WARNING: mild xenophobia and a few naughty words.

Nick and Nathan are together – in person! The joys of densely built suburbia.They talk preview, Super W and Honkers 7s.

How good to be an Aussie rugby fan right now – but especially a Tahs fan!The Dropped Kick-Off is back with the Waratahs beating the Brumbies for the first time in the podcast’s history – so Nath and Nick H are gonna cash in hard.Oh yeah, and other rugby happened too.WARNING: extremely strong coarse language and Nick Hartman road rage present in podcast.

We’re back after two weeks, and after going 10-0 in his head-to-head with Nick W, Nathan Williamson exposes himself in a cutt-throat episode of the pod.Oh yeah, and we talk about how good Super Rugby has been.WARNING: swear words, adult content and sore losers present in the episode.