Author: Nick Wasiliev

Die-hard Brumbies/Country Eagles fan now based in Sydney. Author, anthropologist, musician, second rower. Still trying to make sense of the 21st century. Dropped a debut novel last year...

What’s your favourite logo in all of World Rugby?Fuelled by another Nick H rabbit hole, Nick W and Natho talk about the fringiest of all fringe teams – and maybe also talk about the November Internationals and what a pass mark would be for Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies.Got a favourite rugby logo. See the World map for yourself and tell us your favourite: https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/xeeiq6/logos_of_national_rugby_union_teams/#lightbox WARNING: naughty words and badly misunderstood context

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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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).

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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).

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