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...

Where the hell do we even begin?After a week off to lick our wounds after the Wallabies capitulation in La Plata, Nick W, Nick H and Nath discuss the fallout from Los Pumas, the Wallaroos Belfast loss, Bernard Foley’s new look, and look ahead as best we can to the Bledisloe. Until, that is, we go off the rails.WARNING: coarse language, adult themes and general all around stupidity.

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Lekker bro.Fresh of some lovely interactions with South African rugby twitter that the main GAGR audience has probably no idea about, Nick W, Nick H and Natho come preview the Wallabies second test against Los Pumas, and go through the squad for Santa Fe.WARNING: swearing occurs. In English and Afrikaan. Don’t listen if you are South African and easily offended.

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Lunchtime recording times, what luxury!Nick W and Natho go rapid fire as the Wallabies announce their squad for the upcoming match against Los Pumas in La Plata, and give their preview as Joe Schmidt’s men look to snap an eight match losing streak.They also discuss the latest news around David Nucifora’s departure from Aussie rugby. WARNING: Barely any swearing here. Sorry folks, feels out of character. 

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We feel culpable. The Aussie Mens 7s must be avid listeners, took our advice too literally and decide to drop the ball against the Fijians.Ah well, the Olympics are only ever four years.Today Nick and Nathan talk about:and, in a special announcement, Nick interviews his boss, sports administator Carolyn Campbell. Carolyn has run several sports organisations, from Volleyball Australia, to Netball NSW and NSW Rugby League. Carolyn and Nick talk grassroots, difficulties and challenges special to sports administration and community organisations, and much more.Have a listen!

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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.

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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 oopsiesVISUAL AIDFill 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

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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 rugby…

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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.

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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:WARNING: A few swear words. Some boys just lost their club, it’s understandable.

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