ESPN Scrum Reset
ESPN Australia's Sam Bruce is joined by Christy Doran to discuss the biggest talking points in southern hemisphere rugby, from the action on-field to the latest storylines around the game.
Episodes
April 30, 2025 • 37 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran jump into The Schmidthouse to analyse the Wallabies coaching succession plan, how it came together, who it effects from a player perspective and more.
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April 28, 2025 • 50 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into a bumper Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific, analysing the Reds' win over the Blues and the Brumbies disappointing defeat at home; they look at what those two results have done to the ladder and ponder whether a top-two finish is now beyond them; they heap praise on Tom Lynagh and react to another twist in James O'Connor's season; they dig into the Waratahs recruitment and retention issues, look a...
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April 22, 2025 • 54 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran take aim at Rugby Australia as the we continue to wait for a Wallabies coaching announcement; they then review a bumper Easter weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, highlighted by James O'Connor's heroics and the Brumbies' shut-out of Moana Pasifika; they discuss the playmaker's hopes of facing the British & Irish Lions and heap more praise on Langi Gleeson; they then turn their attention to RA's record defici...
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April 15, 2025 • 60 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a stunning Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific, picking apart the wins of the Brumbies and Waratahs, before gazing ahead to a bumper weekend of Easter footy; they discuss some of the decision-making, including the high hit on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii; they look at some of the key off-contract players in Australian rugby and who might be headed offshore; before turning their attention to Rugby Australia's...
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April 8, 2025 • 56 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a busy Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific, which included a curious Reds penalty decision, the Waratahs' capitulation against Moana Pasifika, and a gutsy Force win; before they turn their attention to Noah Lolesio's decision to head offshore, and how the Wallabies fly-half situation might now play out for the Lions; and react to news of Rugby Australia's new television deal.
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April 1, 2025 • 69 mins
Sam Bruce is joined by a weary Christy Doran, who reflects on his first Hong Kong Sevens. The team then addresses the ongoing Wallabies coaching saga, trying to work out why a decision is still to be made; they discuss whether Stuart Lancaster could actually be a chance; before they then rip into Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, pondering where it went wrong for the Waratahs and whether the hip-drop tackle should be outlawed; they a...
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March 24, 2025 • 62 mins
ANZAC Test aborted; O'Keefe's shocker; Ref mic needed
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March 17, 2025 • 63 mins
Behind SRP's flying start; future planning; fan engagement
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March 10, 2025 • 57 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a jam-packed weekend of rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific to the Six Nations; they discuss the three big upsets from the Brumbies, Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, asking what the win might do for Stephen Larkham's side; they then turn their attention to the Waratahs and the performance of Max Jorgensen and debut of Lawson Creighton, and round it all out by looking at the Reds-Crusaders clash; they ...
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March 3, 2025 • 53 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific; they analyse where the Waratahs are at and where the improvement needs to come; they discuss the Brumbies' early season issues; break down the Reds' last-gasp win over the Force; they then look at some of Joe Schmidt's Wallabies headaches, discuss some of the inconsistencies in the head contact incidents and update which Wallabies may or may not be heading offshore...
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February 24, 2025 • 53 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another thrilling weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, discussing the changes the competition has made to produce a better product; they heap praise on the Force after another clutch win and debate whether this is the year the franchise finally delivers; they look at the Brumbies' struggles and how badly they are missing Rob Valetini and then turn their attention to the rest of Round 2. They also reac...
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February 16, 2025 • 54 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, praising the administrators for a smart draw; they review each of the three Australian wins and name their standout players; before they discuss James O'Connor's Crusaders debut and ponder whether he still has something to offer the Wallabies; they then turn their attention to Joe Schmidt's decision and look at some of the options to replace him.
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January 28, 2025 • 62 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran fire off the first podcast of 2025, in what is a mammoth year for Australian rugby. They update the Joe Schmidt situation and explain how the drawn out contract saga is having knock-on effects ahead of the season kick-off; they then run the rule over all 11 Super Rugby Pacific sides and rate their finals chances, while also pondering whether the reduction to four Australian teams will improve their colle...
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December 2, 2024 • 54 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy come together for [probably] the final time in 2024, wrapping up Australia's 22-19 defeat by Ireland; they break down that loss and why it came about, but also reflect on the team's broader improvement under Joe Schmidt and how they can kick on next season; they also look ahead to the British & Irish Lions series and next yea's Super Rugby Pacific season, before heaping praise on sevens star Maddison Levi foll...
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November 25, 2024 • 49 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's loss to Scotland, analysing where it went wrong and the impact of the selection decisions and late withdrawals; they look ahead to this weekend's final Test against Ireland in Dublin and its multiple catch points; they look ahead to next year's British & Irish Lions Series and discuss whether Will Skelton should be in the Wallabies starting side; they then wrap up the rest of last ...
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November 18, 2024 • 58 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Australia's 32-point thrashing of Wales, lauding the performances of Matt Faessler, Tom Wright and Noah Lolesio; they analyse Will Skelton's effect on the maul and discuss Samu Kerevi's red card; they also zero in on Joe Schmidt's future as Wallabies coach and how Rugby Australia might attempt to keep him; before they then turn their attention to the other week 3 autumn internationals, the Wor...
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November 11, 2024 • 48 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran analyse Australia's drought-breaking win at Twickenham, lauding the collective team performance that was the best in recent memory; they isolate the players who showed the can be world class and heap praise on the incremental improvements the team has made; they laud Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's professional rugby debut and marvel at Marcus Smith's game for England, but question whether Steve Borthwick is mis...
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November 4, 2024 • 48 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the All Blacks' thrilling win over England, analysing where it went wrong for the hosts, before they look ahead to the Wallabies' clash with the Auld Enemy; they discuss what needs to happen for Australia to win at Twickenham and if Samu Kerevi holds the key; before they turn their attention to the remainder of the week two November series action and heap praise on breakout New Zealand star Wallac...
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October 30, 2024 • 60 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return from a brief break to run an eye over the Wallabies' spring tour squad, analysing just where Australia's wins might come from up north; they break down Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's selection and discuss his immediate off-field impact; they look across some of the other key November fixtures including this weekend's clash between England and New Zealand; and then discuss a succession plan should Joe Sch...
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October 1, 2024 • 67 mins
Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Wallabies' Rugby Championship campaign, including the weekend's loss in Bledisloe II, handing out grades across the key markers; they then turn their attention to the looming spring tour, analysing who Joseph Suaali'i should tour with and where Tane Edmed might fit in; before they give their impressions of Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley and how the competition can better opera...
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