The Dropped Kick-Off Rugby Podcast

The Dropped Kick-Off Rugby Podcast

The Dropped Kick-Off was started in 2018 by members of the Green and Gold Rugby news team. Featuring a rotating roster, we're seven blokes (sometimes more) from all round the country who chew the fat on all things Aussie rugby, sitting down with folks in the know, covering left-field and relevant topics around the game in Australia. Opinions our own, and of varying quality. Come check out everyone's third favourite rugby pod!

Episodes

October 3, 2025 61 mins

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

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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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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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August 9, 2025 51 mins

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

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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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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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That one hurt.

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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 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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July 16, 2025 70 mins

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 imp...
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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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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.

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