Author: Nick Wasiliev

The July Internationals comes to a close, as the Wallabies start the Joe Schmidt-era with three on the trot. Nick W, Natho and Andy come together to review the final weekend of the mid-year tests, discuss what worked… and more importantly, where we ACTUALLY sit going into the Rugby Championship. WARNING: Oops, we swore again. We’re doing everything we can to stop us.

You’re getting a few specials from The Dropped Kick-Off boys this week! Before we dive into the Wallabies-Georgia result, Natho takes over hosting duties this week to preview Paris 2024’s Sevens, and Australia’s chances of bringing home gold, joined by RugbyPass’ own Finn Morton. 

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 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

The international season is back, and with it a new season 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.

Another of Super Rugby done and dusted, with the Blues taking the chocolates. The Two Nicks and Natho come together to preview the 2024 International Season and discuss the first Wallabies squad of the season – and what stands out to us. WARNING: guess why?

Come to Hong Kong for the rugby and sightseeing. Stay for the quality kebabs. With Super Rugby semis just around the corner, the two Nicks and Natho sit down to for a special episode of The Dropped Kick-Off, chewing the fat on the quarter finals and the semis. Nick H and Natho sit down for a very special chat with Aussie rugby podcast royalty in Kick Ons and Kick Offs’ own Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell and James ‘The Professor’ Rochford about their thoughts on the Wallabies, Super Rugby and their adventures in Hong Kong, plus discuss plans for an Aussie…

Super Rugby quarter finals, the Aussie Sevens triumph in Madrid, and Joe Schmidt commencing his preparations for Wales and Georgia – there’s a lot going on in Aussie rugby right now. Nick W and Natho come together to discuss all of the above – and tackle a nagging fear that Natho is dealing with. WARNING: occasional coarse language and inappropriate NRC-themed innuendo.

The axe has finally fallen on the Melbourne Rebels with Rugby Australia officially announcing their club will not participate in Super Rugby Pacific after 2025. The Two Nicks, Natho and Dylan, sit down to answer key questions from today’s events: What exactly happened? What happens from here? What will be the impact on Victorian rugby? Is this the end for the Melbourne Rebels, and what are their options? WARNING: A few swear words. Some boys just lost their club, it’s understandable. https://youtu.be/wuRy3_PB2jE

After a will-they won’t-they saga all season, the Waratahs have decided to let Darren Coleman go. The boys are here to discuss all in this FLASH pod! But was it a good decision? Why do the Waratahs seem to change but get no better? How come the state with the biggest population and the most rugby players in Oz is perpetually disappointing, like pesto pasta writ large and in an out-of-form Super Rugby form?

This week the two Nicks and Nathan chat the closing rounds of Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos, and team cohesion. We also put together a timeline detailing what we think the next three weeks will look like Chats include: Which player would you bring in to save the Waratahs? Team cohesion and the Western Force Who with ACTUALLY make finals? WARNING: swearing and a wee bit of innuendo. Ya get it. https://youtu.be/B5fYhnx56jc

The Dropped Kick-Off returns for another week, and this time we’re joined by a Pirate, an Owl and a Brumby in Jack Debreczeni. Nick and Josh sit down to chew the fat with Jack on the Canes victory, learnings from big losses, working with the wider squad, how crucial a clear club identity is, the Lord’s favourite beer, and more. You can now also watch and listen on YouTube. https://youtu.be/_hStJK8dGPM?si=Ifh8TZq0iye9ngSl

Think the name is unhinged? Wait until we start talking! The two Nicks and Nathan are back to review a pivotal upcoming round in Super Rugby Pacific, plus discuss the Grand Final of Super Rugby Women’s. WARNING: Coarse language and adult themes.

The boys are back in town! The boys being the Tahs and the town being good ol’ Syd-da-ney. Nick, Nathan and Josh are here to talk about the Tahs, Reds, Rebels and more. How good are the Tahs? Will Swinton ever see red? What’s up with the Reds? McReight or McWrong – whats with these judiciary decisions? The Rebels are looking good aren’t they! Should Debreczeni start for the Wallabies? (red hot I know) and should the Waratahs Women swap with the Mens?

The Dropped Kick Off, in partnership with Green & Gold Rugby, has been given an amazing opportunity to interview 3 global rugby superstars, thanks to HSBC! Trusted establishment journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Brian O’Driscoll, Nolli Waterman and Bryan Habana. Listen to all three episodes below:

Happy Easter folks! Nick W and Natho come together to chat about this upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Women’s, and who would win in a run-it-straight challenge. WARNING: occasional swear word here and there. 

The battle of the Creightons looms this weekend. Nick W and Natho are back on to chat about the upcoming weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, plus dive into the news of the re-signing of Max Jorgensen to Australian rugby while Hoops is set to finally make his debut in Sevens rugby. WARNING: Swear to god, if you pull us up for our language… Episode Code: 5.8

Our (delayed) Super Rugby Women’s podcast is here. Nick W and Nathan jump in to review round one, see where all teams are at, and give their predictions for this upcoming weekend. WARNING: barely any swearing. Sorry guys. Episode Code: 111

The two Nicks and Natho return for their thoughts on Super Rugby Pacific five weeks in, and give their grades to each Australian side. We also discuss: Lions tickets Latest Rebels news Law changes WARNING: a few swears be had. Sticks and stones hurt, shits and fucks shouldn’t in easy chats like this. Episode Code: 110

We’re waiting until the last possible minute to drop our episode this week, and we’re back to the OG crew from 2018! The Two Nicks come together to chew the fat on hot topics, classic GAGR style. They include: Super Round The $2.6 million blowout The 23 Wallabies recommendations Previewing Round Three WARNING: A few coarse words are muttered. If you find s**ts and f**ks offensive, this is not the show for you obviously. Episode Code: 109

It’s that time of the year where instead of celebrating what should be a fun signature weekend, all rugby podcasters come together to offer their alternatives to Super Round in Melbourne. Nick W, Nick H and Natho sit down to dissect the first weekend of Super Rugby, and preview the much publicised Super Round. WARNING: words may be coarse in nature uponeth this audio podcast. Forgiveth us, for we uth do notuth haveth good grammareth! Episode Code: 108