Ep.86 – Happy Homecomings with Sean Maloney

Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joins rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones as he literally arrives home in Australia for a comprehensive recap of the Rugby World Cup in France which culminated in the gripping Final on Saturday night. South Africa became the first nation to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy for a fourth time, and the guys pull out all the tournament highlights and the ins and outs of the of the Stan Sport and Nine Network coverage.<br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:15:35

RWC FINAL Instant Reaction: South Africa claim fourth RWC title in an epic decider

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by NZ radio broadcaster Martin Devlin, and esteemed Australian rugby writer and tourist Jim Tucker, for the Instant Reaction to South Africa’s 12-11 win over New Zealand In a titanic Rugby World Cup Final at the Stade de France in Paris. The Springboks are the first country to win four RWC titles, and huge congratulations to their team and their fans the world over.<br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:49:49

RWC Instant Reaction: Bronzed England do enough to topple Argentina in Paris

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones come together for a short and sharp Instant Reaction to England’s 26-23 win over Argentina in this morning’s Bronze Medal match in Paris, a match in which England got out to a lead and held on as Los Pumas fired all the second half shots. The Argentina players were genuinely devastated, while England looked… like they finished third.<br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:19:37

RWC 2023 Special: Boks and All Blacks name squads for big dance, World Rugby Awards nominees announced

The final weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup is upon us, as the Springboks and All Blacks name their squads for the Grand Final. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by News Corp's rugby correspondent Julian Linden for a bumper episode, as they preview the final, discuss the squads and the build up ahead of the match, the announcement of nominees for the World Rugby Awards, what happens next for Rugby Australia with the 2027 Rugby World Cup soon in sight, and more. </p><br />This podcast is powered by ASICS, the Official Performance Apparel and Footwear supplier for the Wallabies.</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:52:42

Ep.85 – Out-Bokking the Springboks with Tony Johnson

Renowned New Zealand rugby commentator and author Tony Johnson joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to look back at a couple of intriguing Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals for very different reasons, contemplate New Zealand and South Africa’s very different routes to the Final and the ways they can both win a fourth title. Oh, and token thoughts on the 3rd-4th playoff, a game that seems to be questioned every four years.<br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:00:37

RWC Instant Reaction: Pollard kicks Springboks through to RWC Final with 78th minute winner in Paris

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by South African rugby YouTube sensation Riaan Louw, for the Instant Reaction to South Africa’s thrilling 16-15 win over England in this morning’s second Semi-Final in Paris, pushing the Springboks through to their fourth RWC Final, where they'll face New Zealand back at the Stade de France in Paris next Saturday. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:27:48

RWC 2023 Special: Brilliant All Blacks peaking at right time with thumping win over Argentina

The All Blacks are just 80 minutes away from World Cup glory after a 44-6 demolition of Argentina in the first 2023 Rugby World Cup semi final. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper dissect the match, how much of a freak Will Jordan is, what next for Ian Foster should this campaign end in success, and look ahead to the second semi final tomorrow between England and the Springboks. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:27:19

Ep.84 – Coaching Bombshells with Simon Raiwalui

Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui joins The Roar’s rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones to outline why his team became the darlings of the Rugby World Cup from the outset, and why his family was so influential in his bombshell decision to not seek reappointment as Fijian coach, a move that will almost certainly see him linked to the Wallabies job despite Eddie Jones’ continued denials of any interest in the Japan job.<br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:00:47

RWC Instant Reaction: Springboks sink French hearts in Paris, Farrell gets England home in Marseille

The Roar rugby experts Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined by South African rugby YouTube sensation Riaan Louw, for the RWC Quarter Finals Instant Reaction to South Africa’s thrilling 29-28 win over France this morning in Paris, and England’s 30-24 win over Fiji earlier in Marseille, as well as some first thoughts on some intriguing semi-finals that await us next weekend. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:32:26

RWC 2023 Special: All Blacks prevail as Ireland curse continues, Cheika's Argentina marches on

The quarter final curse returns for Ireland, but it gave us one of the greatest matches ever played in Rugby World Cup history. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper broadcast live from Stade de France to discuss the opening night of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter finals, covering New Zealand's incredible victory over the Irish and Michael Cheika's Los Pumas deconstructing Wales to book their place in the semis.<br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:27:50