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...

The Wallabies World Cup pool games are over as they got the job done against Portugal, winning 34-14. As we sweat on the result of the final match between the Flying Fijians and Os Lobos, Nick and Natho are joined by G&GR stalwart KARL (Kiwi Aussie Rugby Lover) to discuss the Portugal match, the potential outcomes from this coming weekend, and the ugly fallout that awaits Australian rugby upon the squad’s return home.  WARNING: we swear, as usual. At this point if you have an issue, it’s clearly on you.

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When you’ve been knocked down and out, what do you do? You pick yourself up. On Australian rugby’s darkest day, Nick W and Natho come together to discuss the Wallabies loss to Wales and forthcoming departure from the World Cup. We are joined by GAGR legend and writer of the Chewsday Chew, Nutta, for an impassioned call to arms in this moment, right here. This one is for the long suffering Aussie rugby fan. WARNING: we swear a bit. We’ve earnt it. 

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Super Rugby Pacific nears it’s end, and with it our finals chances as all teams bar the Brumbies sustained heavily losses in the final round. Nick H, Nick W and Natho chat the latest, including: WARNING: Bit of a sweary one. Nick’s article: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/07/dear-phil-dont-stuff-it-up-an-open-letter-to-ras-new-ceo-and-the-three-priorities-he-must-tackle-straight-away/

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After one of the best weekends of rugby we witnessed in a long time, only one game of Super W remains for 2023. Nick W and Natho come together to take about the end of a breakout season for the comp, including: Enjoy the show? Drop us a review wherever you’re listening! Today’s episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/ggrugby FOLLOW US: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/greenandgoldrugby Twitter – https://twitter.com/GAGR and https://twitter.com/DroppedKickOff_ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/greenandgoldrugby/

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The lads were planning a short and sharp pod, and then Marinos decided to resign! Nick H, Nick W and Natho come together to chat the latest in Aussie rugby, including: Enjoy the show? Drop us a review wherever you’re listening! Today’s episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/ggrugby FOLLOW US: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/greenandgoldrugby Twitter – https://twitter.com/GAGR and https://twitter.com/DroppedKickOff_ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/greenandgoldrugby/

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Looking for a tonic for the troubles of Super Rugby Pacific? Look no further than this current season of Super W! Nick and Natho come together to chat: Enjoy the show? Drop us a review wherever you’re listening! Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/greenandgoldrugby Twitter – https://twitter.com/GAGR and https://twitter.com/DroppedKickOff_ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/greenandgoldrugby/

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Eddie Jones is set to announce a Wallabies squad on Sunday, a squad that will be a preview of what potentially could be his World Cup squad. Or not. But it’s OK because we have to preview Eddie Jones’ preview so that when the squad comes out on Sunday two days after this podcast you’ll feel a little more informed to give you and your friends your own preview of Eddie Jones’ preview World Cup squad. In this pod we discuss:

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