The Dropped Kick-Off Rugby Podcast

The Dropped Kick-Off - Shameless

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:32:15 +0000

Hey guys, we've got an Instagram! Oh, and some rugby happened.

Nick W, Nick H and Natho chat about Super Rugby, Les Kiss and the Wallaroos, and also highlight a great place where you can check out your rugby memes.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/

WARNING: naughty words and silly opinions of varying quality ahead

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Tah Week

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:17:31 +0000

It's a good time to be a Waratahs fan as the men in blue snap a near decade losing streak in Canberra.

Nick H, Natho and Nick W chew the fat on the latest out of Super Rugby Pacific, the Wallaroos' win over Fiji, Will Skelton's injury and the latest around Massimo De Lutiis, among other news.

WARNING: coarse language and vengeful NSW banter

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Vibes up, creditibility down

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:50:16 +0000

When Nath is away, the Nicks will play.

Nick W and Nick H shoot from the hip discussing the latest results in Super Rugby, the coaching movements, the rejigged Wallaroos season and Super Rugby Women's competitions, and more.

WARNING: terrible opinions and naughty words ahead.

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Shoutout Carter Gordon

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:56:53 +0000

The Reds are on the rise... with two calls going their way in as many weeks.

Nath, Nick H and one of our resident Queenslanders Andy chew the fat on the latest in Super Rugby, before you uniting to bully England for their rubbish Six Nations campaign.

WARNING: rugby banter comes with swears. Whoopsy.

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Shoutout Breakdowns

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:53:46 +0000

Aussies Super sides had a breakdown, and so did we!

Natho and Nick chew the fat for 20 minutes on the latest in world rugby... after doing an hour-long pod that they forgot to record.

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The Dropped Kick-Off - The Villain Character

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:52:50 +0000

The All Blacks have their head coach... and that man is Dave Rennie. The Brumbies have their man too in Stephen Larkham.

Nick W, Natho and Nick H chat about the latest news out of planet rugby, plus discuss the upcoming weekend of Super Rugby action.

WARNING: few naughty words, you know the jist

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The Dropped Kick-Off - The dream is still alive

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:34:52 +0000

Another week of Aussie teams at the top!

Nick H, Natho and Nick W sit down to talk about that Brumbies win in Christchurch, whether the Waratahs are the real deal, and whether it's panic stations yet for the Western Force.

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Flowers and Delusions

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:09:56 +0000

We're top of the ladder! Who saw that coming? Not me!

Nick W and Nath catch up on the latest in the world or rugby, including Super Rugby Pacific, RWC 2027 fixtures, law changes, the Sevens, the Six Nations and some good old fantasy news.

WARNING: naughty boys say naughty things like naughty words. Only proceed if you're naughty.

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Cluckin' for Crichton

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:24:15 +0000

They’re nervous, we’re excited.

Angus Crichton will Steggles for industrialised Kiwi meat - itself a bit yellow in colour as they sack Razor clam Robertson - as he becomes the 3rd Rooster of recent times to beg for the upgrade from avian to macropod. Nick and Natho are on board to ride the chocobo of delusion in this bloated metaphor.

They chirp:

Crichton! How good?
Our potential sumptuous backline for ‘27
Who else do you want - let’s get greedy!
Razor getting the cut
And fightin’ flowers at Tahs training

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Instant Reaction: RWC2027 Pool Draw

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:11:11 +0000

The RWC2027 pools have been drawn.

Nick W and Nick H are live and give their instant reactions.

POOLS:

Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong China, Chile

Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania

Pool C: Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada

Pool D: Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal,

Pool E: France, Japan, USA, Samoa

Pool F: England, Wales, Tonga, Zimbabwe

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Wallabies vs. France Instant Reaction: How about that cricket result?

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:53:51 +0000

Cricket season has started with a first test victory inside two days! How good!

Oh, and the Wallabies played their last match of the year. The two Nicks and Nath come together for our last instant reaction of the year (and likely second last pod before the season wrap) to talk the end of a rough November tour.

WARNING: Sad bois

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Wallabies vs. Ireland Instant Reaction: URGGGGGGHHHHH!

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 01:59:13 +0000

URGGGGGGHHHHH!

WARNING: coarse language

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Instant Reaction: The Italian Job Part 2

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:39:19 +0000

Crap.

The Wallabies are in all sorts of trouble after Italy recorded back-to-back wins. Nick W and Natho welcome back Jack O'Rourke to the pod to dissect that mess of a result.

WARNING: sad bois, honest opinions and naughty words

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The Dropped Kick-Off - What the hell was that?

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 03:15:50 +0000

Can't promise this is one of our best instant reactions... but then again, it also fits the game we just watched.

Nick H and Natho sit through and dissect the Wallabies loss at Twickenham so you don't have to.

WARNING: Swear words and variable sound quality

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Three Beautiful Little Flowers

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:22:07 +0000

What's your favourite logo in all of World Rugby?

Fuelled by another Nick H rabbit hole, Nick W and Natho talk about the fringiest of all fringe teams - and maybe also talk about the November Internationals and what a pass mark would be for Joe Schmidt's Wallabies.

Got a favourite rugby logo. See the World map for yourself and tell us your favourite: https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/xeeiq6/logos_of_national_rugby_union_teams/#lightbox

WARNING: naughty words and badly misunderstood context

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Instant Reaction: Wallabies vs Japan

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:42:12 +0000

Well, a wins a win.

Nick W and Natho sit down to review the Wallabies tense 19-15 win over the Brave Blossoms to kick off the Spring Tour.

WARNING: naughty words

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Mad Max Burey Road

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:48:06 +0000

The Australian domestic season is done for the year, and what a weekend it was!

Super Rugby AUS comes to a thrilling end, Australia U18s clean sweep New Zealand, Australian Schoolboys cleansweep Fiji - and the future is bright. Nick W, Nath and Nick H discuss - and maybe talk about another Bledisloe match too.

WARNING: a few naughty words be said. We were depressed, be happy you're getting a pod at all.

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Suck it up Sundays

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:43:55 +0000

It's Sunday night, and that powers that be demand we be pietous and not mention the referees!

But luckily we record the pods during the week, and this time it's Nick and Nathan discussing the team, the game on the weekend, and everything we'd missed since we last did our pod.

Hopefully this coming Sunday is more Sundae than Sunday.

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The Dropped Kick-Off - Instant Reaction - Wallabies vs. All Blacks I

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:48:01 +0000

Did Andrea strike again?

Nick H (and Dougie), Nick W and Nath give their thoughts on the Wallabies' close loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park, and what things look like ahead for Perth.

Also, the sound quality is quite variable for this one. Apologies, blame Hartman's echoing phone.

WARNING: a few shtss are said oh no naughty stop us

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The Dropped Kick-Off - We're nervous, they're also nervous?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:34:59 +0000

After 175 episodes, we're ditching the counter! Hoping for some firsts, like this weekend as it's time for the Bledisloe.

Nick H and Natho jump on today to chat about the Rugby World Cup final, the Bledisloe Cup, the chat out of Mungo Ball and the latest results from Super Rugby AUS.

WARNING: a naughty word or two

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The Dropped Kick-Off 175 - Instant Reaction - Wallaroos vs. Canada World Cup Quarter Finals

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:06:02 +0000

So we're sad... again.

Our second instant reaction, Nath flies solo one last time as the Wallaroos bow out of the Rugby World Cup against Canada.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 174 - Instant Reaction - Wallabies vs. Pumas II

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:11 +0000

So we're sad.

First of two instant reactions of the day, Nick W and Nick H give their thoughts on a controversial afternoon in the sun in Sydney, as the Pumas claim victory over the Wallabies.

WARNING: a few naughty words

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The Dropped Kick-Off 173 - Pondering w/ Finn Morton

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:53:11 +0000

Missing our long, rambling podcasts? No? Well, you're getting one.

We travel across continents with the two Nicks in Sydney and Nath and Finn Morton in Bristol, taking the Rugby Championship, the Rugby World Cup, stadiums, Super Rugby AUS and more. Some good rugby pondering for you.

WARNING: Naughty words and dodgy internet

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The Dropped Kick-Off 172 - Wallaroos vs. England Instant Reaction

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:01:02 +0000

The score line says 47-7 to England, but Jo Yapp's side are through to the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup - and the Wallaroos asked a lot of questions of the world's best side.

Nathan Williamson flies solo in England.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 171 - Wallabies vs. Pumas I Instant Reaction

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 14:47:42 +0000

The Wallabies waited until the death, but they prevailed against a strong Pumas side in Townsville.

Nick W, Nath and Zach discuss the result.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 170 - Wallaroos vs. USA Instant Reaction

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:16:40 +0000

Instant reaction coming early! Natho flies solo in York, giving his instant thoughts on the Wallaroos draw with the USA.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 169 - Instant Reaction - Wallabies and Wallaroos

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:52:07 +0000

Nick and Nathan defeat the timezone demons by sending voice notes to each other in this new age instant reaction to the Springboks 30-22 defeat of the Wallabies.

Stay tuned at the end for Nathan's instant reaction to the Wallaroos game.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 168 - Springboks Game 1 - Post Match Reaction

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 02:11:14 +0000

If you find yourself alone,
riding in green fields with the sun on your face,
do not be troubled.
For you are in Ellis Park,
and you've demolished the Springboks at home!

Australia, you fkn beautayyyy!!!!

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The Dropped Kick-Off 167 - Mukbang

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 06:14:35 +0000

Nick and Nathan get together to discuss the squad for South Africa and polish for ze Lions tour.

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Collab Special - The Dropped Kick-Off x Talking Teams - 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour Closer

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:12:25 +0000

The Lions series is done and dusted, and Australian rugby takes a collective breath before the start of the Rugby Championship.

To round off our Lions coverage, the GAGR pods merge one more time as Nick W from The Dropped Kick-Off and Happy and Sully from Talking Teams discuss the series as a whole.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 166 - On Tour - Wallabies vs. British & Irish Lions III Instant Reaction w/ Finn Morton & Lachie Gray from Scrumbags Rugby Podcast

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:21:39 +0000

Finally, a win!

The Wallabies get the last laugh, winning in Sydney - so Nick W, Nathan, Lachie from Scrumbags, Finn Morton, Zach - and a few more folks at the RA afterparty - give their thoughts on the final match of the series.

WARNING: beers and naughty words.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 165 - On Tour - Wallabies vs. British & Irish Lions II Instant Reaction

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 07:37:08 +0000

That one hurt.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 164 - On Tour - First Nations Pasifika XV vs. British & Irish Lions Instant Reaction w/ Lachie Grey from Scrumbags Rugby Podcast

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:20:29 +0000

The Lions are still unbeaten - but only just!

Did First Nations Pasifika XV just give the Wallabies in the stands the key to defeat the visitors? Nick W, Natho, new guest Zach and Lachie from Scrumbags Rugby Podcast discuss.

WARNING: beers and naughty words and opinions, oh my!

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The Dropped Kick-Off 163 - On Tour - Wallabies vs. British & Irish Lions Instant Reaction

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 05:43:31 +0000

The first Test is out of the way - and there is plenty to be worried about... but sorta maybe plenty to like? - as the Wallabies went down 27-19 to the British & Irish Lions.

Nick W, Natho and Nick H discuss live from Suncorp Stadium.

WARNING: Drunk Hartman alert.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 162 - Clinicity

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:25:36 +0000

Clincicalness? Clinicity? What’s the word?

That and many more questions will be finally answered on tonight’s pod as Nick, Nathan and our special new guest Jared discuss RUGBY and the Lions tour.

We discuss:

Big surprises from the tour so far
We’re we (the Wallabies and assorted Australian-born or -naturalised players) are at v the Lions
Who’s in our team for Brisbane
The Wallaroos loss in an improved performance v New Zealand
Other internationals
U20s World Cup
And *those* experiments from the Boks v Italy B

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The Dropped Kick-Off 161 - On Tour - ACT Brumbies vs. British & Irish Lions Instant Reaction

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:15:21 +0000

The first Test gets ever closer, as the Lions exorcise their Canberra demons with a 36-24 win over a determined ACT Brumbies side.

Natho and Nick W chew the fat in their usual instant reaction - plus also discuss the upcoming AUNZ fixture.

WARNING: naughty words, casual workplace abuse and questionable audio recorded in a car.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 160 - On Tour - Wallabies & NSW Waratahs Instant Reaction at Bernie's Bar w Finn Morton

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:23:33 +0000

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.

What do you get when five drunk men talk rugby in a gay bar?

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 time

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The Dropped Kick-Off 159 - On Tour - Queensland Reds vs British & Irish Lions Instant Reaction w/ Lachie Grey from Scrumbags Rugby Podcast

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:06:40 +0000

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.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 158 - On Tour - Western Force vs British & Irish Lions Instant Reaction

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:48:07 +0000

The Lions are here - and are back in style, demolishing the Force 54-7 in Perth.

Nick W and Natho are on tour, and give you their instant reaction from the result in the West.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 157 - Super Honest

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:36:23 +0000

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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Collab Special - The Dropped Kick-Off x Talking Teams - discussing the Wallabies squad for the Lions

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:45:55 +0000

A new squad has been announced - and with it, a new collab special.

The Dropped Kick-Off and Talking Teams once again join forces to discuss the unveiling of the Wallabies squad that will face Fiji and the British & Irish Lions.

WARNING: Three men come together in a room. Of course they swear.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 156 - The Wright Decision

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:25:09 +0000

The last team is left standing... and it's the Brumbies again.

Nick W and Natho discuss the Super Rugby Pacific finals, the Reds season - and look ahead to a crunch match in Hamilton.

WARNING: There is no swearing in this podcast. I know. The f--k?

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The Knocked Back Knock-On 155 - Not a Rant but a Whimper

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:11:01 +0000

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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The Dropped Kick-Off 154 - Finals Perms

Thu, 22 May 2025 12:23:03 +0000

Finals are nearly upon us!

The DKO founders Nick W and Nick H take centre stage this week to see what we think finals are going to look like - with a bit of Wallaroos and extra news thrown in for good measure.

WARNING: spicy words and hot takes

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Collab Special - Talking Teams x The Dropped Kick-Off - discussing the Lions with The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast

Tue, 13 May 2025 12:26:04 +0000

It's rugby royalty - or at least that's the new AI bots are telling us!

Talking Teams and The Dropped Kick-Off join forces for a special episode - and are joined by JB from the Eggchaser's Podcast for a in-depth discussion about the Lions' squad, the tour, and more.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 153 - Schmeal - Les Kiss From a Rose

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:34:48 +0000

Big news! The inmates are taking over the Asylum, with Nick W officially joining Natho to continue the GAGR infiltration of Rugby Australia.

Oh, and Les Kiss has been announced as Wallabies coach. Nick H, Nick W and Natho discuss.

WARNING: you think we'd be a normal pod with more of us in the RA building?

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The Dropped Kick-Off 152 - In the Reds' corner

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:46:38 +0000

Super Rugby continues to power on and prove its the best rugby competition in the world, only second to the Shute Shield, and with another exciting weekend of superb rugby ahead of us, the boys decided to discuss everyone's favourite team - the Reds!

We also discuss the Force's amazing draw with the Hurricanes, the dismal Tahs, the impressive Brumbies, and more!

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The Dropped Kick-Off 151 - Did We Mention We like the Tahs?

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:29:31 +0000

When the Brumby supporter is late, the Tahs supporters play.

Nick H, Natho and a late Nick W discuss the latest round of Super Rugby, the Tahs winning Super Rugby Women's, and more.

WARNING: big boi words included.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 150 - Angry Italian Hand Gestures 🤌 🤌

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:56:21 +0000

AYYYYY! AYYYYYY! It's poddy time!

Amidst our love for Carlo Tizzano's family, the two Nicks and Natho jump on to discuss Super Rugby Pacific, the new TV deal, the latest Wallaby coach news, and preview the Super Rugby Women's final.

WARNING: mild xenophobia and a few naughty words.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 149 - RIP Val Kilmer

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:27:49 +0000

Nick and Nathan are together - in person! The joys of densely built suburbia.

They talk preview, Super W and Honkers 7s.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 148 - Sprained Ankles and Tah Road Rage

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:11:01 +0000

How good to be an Aussie rugby fan right now - but especially a Tahs fan!

The Dropped Kick-Off is back with the Waratahs beating the Brumbies for the first time in the podcast's history - so Nath and Nick H are gonna cash in hard.

Oh yeah, and other rugby happened too.

WARNING: extremely strong coarse language and Nick Hartman road rage present in podcast.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 147 - Nathan the Scumbag

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:46:27 +0000

We're back after two weeks, and after going 10-0 in his head-to-head with Nick W, Nathan Williamson exposes himself in a cutt-throat episode of the pod.

Oh yeah, and we talk about how good Super Rugby has been.

WARNING: swear words, adult content and sore losers present in the episode.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 146 - Elephant in the Room

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:50:21 +0000

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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The Dropped Kick-Off 145 - Superb Rugby

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:01:53 +0000

Nick is sick so Nick and Nathan double-team a Super Rugby round 3 preview

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The Dropped Kick-Off 144 - Wholesome Content

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:14:49 +0000

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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The Dropped Kick-Off 143 - The Bachelor Super Rugby

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:12 +0000

Welcome to The Bachelor: Super Rugby

Our Victorian representative Dylan finds himself without a team in 2024 - so we've got four stunningly hot teams. Can our former Rebel find true love?

WARNING: coarse language

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The Dropped Kick-Off 142 - Schmidt's Hit the Fan

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:29:51 +0000

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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The Dropped Kick-Off 141 - DKO Wrapped

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 02:39:02 +0000

With the Wallabies done and dusted, the Dropped Kick-Off wraps up for it's final episode of 2024.

Nick H, Nick W, Dylan and Andy come together to review the year, the Ireland match, and look ahead for Joe Schmidt's Wallabies - it looks like some Lions are on the horizon.

WARNING: alcohol was involved, strong words were said. Warning also includes if you are easily triggered by mentions of Noah Lolesio.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 140 - From the Other Side of the Pond w/ Paul Tait

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:55:20 +0000

And just like that, the Autumn Series is done for 2024!

Before the Dropped Kick-Off signs off for 2024, Nick W and Natho sit down for an outside perspective on the Autumn Series, the Wallabies and Lions tour, and the state of rugby in general - welcoming back the one and only Paul Tait.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 139 - Metaphorical Hostage

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:29:15 +0000

To quote Nick Hartman last night, it was good while it lasted.

The Grand Slam dream might be over, but the Wallabies can still finish 2024 with a flourish in Ireland. The two Nicks and Natho return to chew the fat on the loss to Scotland, and ask how this Autumn tour makes them feel about the Lions next year.

WARNING: don't listen to this podcast if swear words or bad South African accents easily offend you. If that does, suck it up and listen anyway, the world sucks and comedy is meant to be fun, and if you are easily that offended maybe that is more about you. Okay?! Jeez!

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The Dropped Kick-Off 138 - Running on Caffeine w/ Jonathan Drennan

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:24:50 +0000

The Wallabies Grand Slam is still alive - but the biggest challenges loom ahead.

Nick W and Nathan come together to chew the fat on the final fortnight of the Autumn Series - and are joined by a special guest, the Sydney Morning Herald's Jonathan Drennan.

WARNING: mild coarse language, and plenty of chat as to which journo would back you up in a pub fight.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 137 - Twickitau

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:20:54 +0000

The Grand Slam is still alive, and a statement has been made at Twickenham.

The Two Nicks and Natho return to discuss the last week of rugby, including the Wallabies win against England, previewing Wales, and who is the most annoying personality in rugby.

WARNING: strong naughty words cause we're happy boys cause our team won. Sue us.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 136 - Yer a Wallaby, Harry!

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:42:11 +0000

Turns out there has actually been a lot of activity going on in the Aussie rugby world.

Nick W and Natho dust of the mics and start things up again as the Wallabies and Australia XV announce their squads for the Spring Tour.

They also review the Wallaroos claiming the WXV2 trophy, their World Cup draw, Super Rugby U16s and U19s, Australia U18s' clean sweep in NZ, the Next Gen Sevens, and more.

WARNING: we finally got Natho to swear! RA, sack him!

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The Dropped Kick-Off 135 - Small Kangaroos vs. Chinese Gooseberries

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 03:47:28 +0000

Another year, another loss to New Zealand in New Zealand.

Before the pod heads on a short break, Nick W and Josh dissect the Wallabies performance in the Rugby Championship and look ahead to the Spring Tour, examine the Wallaroos WXV 2 campaign, and discuss the removal of the Melbourne Rebels Women's side from Super Rugby Women's.

WARNING: Passionate rugby fans with foul mouths here.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 134 - Bledisloe II & WXV 2 Preview

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:03:34 +0000

The Wallabies play their final match of the Rugby Championship, while the Wallaroos prepare to kick off their WXV 2 campaign in South Africa.

The two Nicks take their lunchbreaks to discuss the Wallabies squad for Wellington and Bledisloe II, before Nick W flies solo to discuss the Wallaroos.

WARNING: a few naught words. We're very naughty boys!

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The Dropped Kick-Off 133 - They're Nervous, We're Calm

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:59:44 +0000

The Bledisloe Cup is back in New Zealand for another year - but is all lost after a thrilling performance in Sydney.

Nick H, Nick W and Natho come together to review Bledisloe I, the highlights and lowlights of the result, and look ahead to Wellington. Are Australia on the brink of turning a corner under Joe Schmidt?

WARNING: We're all very reasonable people who don't swear and engage in inappropriate behaviour on podcast at all.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 132 - We've Lost the Plot / Bernard Foley's New Groove

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:01:12 +0000

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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The Dropped Kick-Off 131 - The Good Side of Average

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:43:49 +0000

Lekker bro.

Fresh off 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 together to 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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The Dropped Kick-Off 130 - The La Plata Puma Preparation

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:19:09 +0000

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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The Dropped Kick-Off 129 - The Razor-Raygun Dance-Off

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 06:46:18 +0000

The Wallabies are prepping for their tour of Argentina, following an ugly loss to the Boks in Perth. Nick W, Nick H and Natho dissect the squad heading over, plus:

Drama in the All Black camp
New signings in Aussie rugby
Foote going home

WARNING: we swear a lot on the podcast.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 128 - South Africa Game Two Preview

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:23:16 +0000

We're rawdogging this one straight from Western Australian Wifi.

Nick (the handsome one), Nathan and Andy talk through the squad for the second test against South Africa in Perth.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 127 - Aussie 7s Drop the Kick-Offs

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:43:35 +0000

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:

Olympics misery
Our favourite Olympic sports
Best players
The Rugby Championship Squad

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 Dropped Kick-Off 126 - Totally Schmidtten

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:35:13 +0000

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 Dropped Kick-Off 125 - The Road to Olympic Glory w Finn Morton

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:42:47 +0000

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 Olympic Sevens, and Australia's chances of bringing home gold, joined by RugbyPass' own Finn Morton.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 124 - #FillTheHill

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 02:57:07 +0000

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

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The Dropped Kick-Off 123 - What are all these Queenslanders doing Here?!

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:35:22 +0000

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.

WARNING: coarse language and adult themes. It's three boys in a pod, what do you expect?

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The Dropped Kick-Off 122 - Convoluted Metaphors and Fresh Meat

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:14:48 +0000

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?

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The Dropped Kick-Off 121 - Hong Kong Kebabs (with Kick Offs and Kick Ons)

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:24:10 +0000

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 Offs and Kick Ons' 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 podcast Mad Monday.

WARNING: a few naughty words. We're 121 episodes deep, you clearly know that.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 120 - The Redeem Team

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:34:03 +0000

Super Rugby Quarter-finals, The Aussie Sevens triumph in Madrid, and Joe Schmidt commencing his preparations for Wales and Georgia - there is 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 Dropped Kick-Off 119 - Burn City Has Burned Down

Thu, 30 May 2024 12:40:54 +0000

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: few swear words. Some boys just lost their club, it's understandable.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 118 - Worry-Tahs

Tue, 21 May 2024 00:10:47 +0000

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?

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The Dropped Kick-Off 117 - Magic Joes & All Scenarios

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:19:01 +0000

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 can ACTUALLY make finals?

WARNING: swearing and a wee bit of innuendo. Ya get it.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 116 - Drinking Reschs with Jack Debreczeni

Thu, 02 May 2024 05:57:40 +0000

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.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 115 - Two Teams, One Cup

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:53:55 +0000

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.

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The Dropped Kick Off 114 - Baby Blue

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:15:17 +0000

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?

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DKO x GAGR - Bryan Habana - HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

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!

This is the 3rd of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Bryan Habana.

Listen to our other pods with Brian O'Driscoll and Nolli Waterman below:
Brian O'Driscoll - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-brian-odriscoll-hsbc-hong-sevens
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DKO x GAGR - Danielle "Nolli" Waterman - HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:01:41 +0000

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!

This is the 2nd of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Nolli Waterman.

Listen to our other pods with Brian O'Driscoll and Bryan Habana below:
Brian O'Driscoll - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-brian-odriscoll-hsbc-hong-sevens
Bryan Habana - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-bryan-habana-hsbc-hong-kong-sevens

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DKO x GAGR - Brian O'Driscoll - HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:45:43 +0000

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!

This is the 1st of the 3 interviews. Trusted Establishment Journalist Nathan Williamson sits down with Brian O'Driscoll.

Listen to our other pods with Nolli Waterman and Bryan Habana below:
Nolli Waterman - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-danielle-nolli-waterman-hsbc-hong-kong
Bryan Habana - https://omny.fm/shows/green-and-gold-rugby/dko-x-gagr-bryan-habana-hsbc-hong-kong-sevens

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The Dropped Kick-Off 113 - Run It Straight (Safely) Challenge (SRW Wk. 3)

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:09:58 +0000

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.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 112 - Creighton Cup

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:06:25 +0000

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 and Hoops set to finally debut in Sevens rugby!

WARNING: Swear to god, if you pull us up for our language...

Episode Code: 5.8

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The Dropped Kick-Off 111 - Your Ultimate (Slightly Delayed) Super Rugby Women's Predictor

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:30:24 +0000

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: 5.7

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The Dropped Kick-Off 110 - Zoomies, Brewskis & Bricklayers

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:54:03 +0000

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: 5.6

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The Dropped Kick-Off 109 - Small Poppy Syndrome

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:43:46 +0000

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: 5.5

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The Dropped Kick-Off 108 - Western Sydney Chefs (+ Super Round)

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:41:47 +0000

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: 5.4

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The Dropped Kick-Off 107 - Tackling Laws and Rough Welsh Accents w Graham Cooper

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:43:21 +0000

A Dropped Kick-Off favourite returns for his yearly appearance on the show, as Nick W and Natho chat with the Wests very own Graham Cooper on the state of all things with the whistle in 2024.

Among their chat includes:

The new tackle laws
The Whistleblowers documentary
RWC2023 and the fallout online

WARNING: the language be coarsing sometimes. We're an after dark pod, it would be weird if we didn't swear.

Episode Code: 5.3

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The Dropped Kick-Off 106 - The Adventures of Wally the Wallaby

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:41:15 +0000

Super Rugby preseason is over!

Nathan and Nick W come together to talk about the Wallabies documentary, and preview the games the best way we know how: using Super Rugby's dodgy tipping % predictions!

WARNING: There is a bit of swearing. We're the self-appointed after-dark podcast of The Roar and Rugby.com.au.

Episode Code: 5.2

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The Dropped Kick-Off 105 - A Middy for Schmidty (+ Money for Melbourne)

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:33:55 +0000

Dust off your dodgy internet and spicy hot takes, the Dropped Kick-Off is back for another year.

Nick W, Josh and Natho are joined by our Victorian rep Dylan Langes to chat the latest news, the Wallabies new coaching appointments, trials... and the whole situation unfolding at the Melbourne Rebels.

WARNING: couple of s&^%s and f@#%s cause stuff is depressing in Melbourne right now.

Key Topics:

Joe Schmidt appointed as Wallabies coach
The Melbourne Rebels up creek without a paddle

Also, we're launching a new segment for the show this year, if you are in clubland we want to hear from you. Enough talking about 'grassroots', what does the grassroots think themselves?

Josh and Nick W will be leading 'Clubhouse Chat', where we get the low down from clubs on the state of the game, and what they need.

Email us at thedroppedkickoff@gmail.com.

Episode Code: 5.1

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The Dropped Kick-Off 104 - Don't Talk to Me (DKO Upbeat Funk Remix) w Eddie Jones

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 04:21:47 +0000

Happy Christmas everyone. We're signing off 2023 with a full length remix of our (now defunct) intro music, complete with a guest feature from the one and only Eddie Jones, a man who definitely finished 2023 in a happier and more satisfied place.

WARNING: no swear words at all. The kids can listen to this one, wherever and whenever. Put it on for their graduation. Put it on for mood music. Do what you gotta do!

Music Credit: Upbeat Funk

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The Dropped Kick-Off 103 - McLennan falls in Coup de Tah

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:20:02 +0000

EMERGENCY BROADCAST!

Nick W and Natho come off their holidays to talk about the latest in Aussie rugby, cause absolutely nothing at all has happened. Definitely nothing. Among the nothingness includes:

Hamish leaving
Eddie leaving
what the hell does our game look like
what stupid shit will happen in the next three weeks.

WARNING: Swearing. Ya get it.

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The Dropped Kick-Off 102 - Upsetting Municipal Councils (+ RWC 2023 GF) w Yowie

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:06:53 +0000

Well, there's only two left. Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR's very own Yowie in (most likely) our final pod of the year to preview the Rugby World Cup Grand Final, including:

Thoughts on the Finals series
Reviewing the semis
Who do will think will lift Bill this weekend?
What next for Aussie fans?

WARNING: A couple of shits and fucks are said lol sorry

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