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...

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,…

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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).

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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.

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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.

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It’s time to address the elephant in the room – and no, it’s not the recent influx of Queenslanders onto the pod.Nick W and Natho face off this week in fantasy, and they come together with Andy to talk smack and discuss the latest from Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby Women’s.WARNING: a few naughty words.

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Super Rugby is going cray cray, and the boys today reckon it’s gonna stay.Nick Wasilievsky is sick today, so it’s just the other Nick and Nathan “Lunch Boy” Williamson this episode to double-team a preview for the upcoming round.Lend us your ears.WARNING: opinions found inside may be misinformed and lazy

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Well, what a start to Super Rugby Pacific.With Harry Wilson confirming he has signed with the Reds until 2029, Nick W and Natho come to chat about the opening round of Super Rugby and preview the next week – plus some Six Nations thrown in for good measure.WARNING: some naughty words that we know you enjoy.

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Welcome to 2025, and we start off with yet another emergency broadcast. Joe Schmidt has confirmed he will depart the Wallabies after the 2025 Rugby Championship, meaning the Wallabies will get a fourth coach in as many years. Nick W, Nick H and Natho come together to chat what happened, the ramifications, and who will be his successor.

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