Fox Rugby Podcast

Waratahs and Wallabies scrumhalf Nick Phipps is recovering from a calf injury, infamously suffered in an off-season Wallabies camp. David Pocock, Dane Haylett-Petty and Adam Coleman were the other casualties. Nick provides some detail into what actually happened on that camp, joining foxsports.com.au's Sam Worthington and Christy Doran, plus Fox Rugby's Nick McArdle. But that's far from all. Phipps is heading off to the UK after this Super Rugby season and the subsequent World Cup, joining London Irish. And speaking of the World Cup, the podcast addresses a somewhat alarming trend of post-tournament exodus. Here's more detail from the latest episode: The injury apocalypse at THAT Wallabies camp (2:00) 'Everyone's writing us off' - Phipps on the World Cup (12:00) Why Nick is moving to London Irish after the World Cup (13:00) The alarming post-WC exodus Australia needs to worry about (15:00) The amazing Reds (24:00) Up-and-coming Reds outside back Jordan Petaia's exciting ceiling (29:00) The Brumbies' 'cracking' turnaround (34:30) Phipps' take on the Aussie scrumhalf depth at present (45:00)

Fresh Super Rugby action to talk about! And not just that. Former Wallaby Justin Harrison is in studio, joining foxsports.com.au's Christy Doran and Fox Rugby's Nick McArdle. 'Goog' (as Harrison is affectionately known) provides some fascinating insight into the game, both on and off the field, plus a few entertaining tales from his playing days. Melbourne Rebels centre Billy Meakes phones in mid-show to re-live their pleasantly-surprising effort in Canberra on Friday night, where they edged out the Brumbies. Here's the rundown: Justin Harrison on his new role with the Classic Wallabies (4:00) What is 'grassroots' and good 'culture' within clubs? (7:00) Rugby nostalgia (9:00) Harrison on his Test debut and the famous line-out pinch vs. Lions (10:00) Why Justin didn't drink after his triumphant debut (11:00) Harrison's amazing second Test, years later, and his unlikely record against the All Blacks (12:00) The threat of Australian Rugby losing Justin Harrison to the Army (14:00) Harrison's thoughts on the Brumbies-Rebels Aussie season-opener (17:00) Wallabies' World Cup year priorities (18:00) David Pocock's head knock (19:00) Managing Pocock in a World Cup year (20:00) Billy Meakes admits his Rebels have a 'spring in their step' after first-up win over the Brumbies (27:00) Meakes on what Quade Cooper's brought to the Melbourne side (29:00) The Waratahs' frustrating loss (36:00) How Brad Thorn and the Reds have managed their players and program (39:00)

We're back! Fox Rugby's Nick McArdle and foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran run the microscope over the four Aussie franchises, plus Christy sat down and went 1-on-1 with Tahs coach Daryl Gibson, Reds coach Brad Thorn, Brumbies captain Christian Lealiifano and Rebels coach David Wessels at the official season launch.

BONUS EPISODE! Fox Rugby broadcasters Sean Maloney and Stephen Hoiles look back at the year that was. And while the Wallabies woes are front of mind, upon reflection, it's been nothing short of a ripper 12 months of rugby around the world, as we head into a World Cup year. The boys touch base with Kiwi pair Scott 'Sumo' Stevenson and Karl Tenana, looking at the All Blacks' and Crusaders' success, plus the voice of the NRC Andrew Swain looks back at the domestic competition. This is a light-hearted listen, but a MUST for all Rugby tragics. Enjoy.

Greg Martin joins the podcast to discuss where the Wallabies are at, following another deflating loss to a UK nation, drawing a disappointing close to this year's Spring Tour. Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is under all sorts of pressure and everyone has their say. Then, Rapid Rugby's head of rugby Matt Hodgson, of course also former Wallaby and Force hard nut, calls in to provide an update on the breakaway series set to kick off in February next year. Foxsports.com.au journos Christy Doran and Sam Worthington steer the ship this week. This our final podcast of the year - a HUGE thank you to all our listeners and subscribers. Please rate and review and we'll be back in 2019.

International rugby, with a bit of Sevens mixed in at the end. Former Wallaby and popular rugby personality Simon Poidevin offers his take on everything green and gold, including the win over Italy and the next task, England at Twickenham. Foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran also detail what else is happening at international level, including Ireland's epic Test win over the All Blacks, before Aussie Sevens skipper Lewis Holland phones in at the end.

Former Wallabies coach John Connolly, who doesn't shy away from an opinion, is this week's podcast guest, following the 9-6 loss to Wales. Australia has won just three of its past 13 Tests, preparing to take on Italy this weekend, a side the side in gold has never lost to, in 17 starts. Foxsports.com.au's Christy Doran and Sam Worthington preview all of this weekend's international action, after John offers some of his thoughts.

Injured Wallaby Reece Hodge comes in to discuss his rehab, plus the Wallabies, Super Rugby and more, alongside foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.

Foxsports.com.au journo Christy Doran phones in from Japan, providing all the insight into Australia's preparation for their big Test against the All Blacks, joining fellow rugby writer for the website Sam Worthington and podcast producer Phil Prior.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika re-lives his side's ridiculous comeback victory in Argentina, live in Fox Sports' podcast studio, alongside foxsports.com.au' Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.

Former coach and player Glen Ella offered some on-point analysis on what's going wrong in Australian rugby right now, joining foxsports.com.au's Sam Worthington and Christy Doran, plus Fox Rugby's Nick McArdle.

World Cup-winning coach Bob Dwyer provides some fascinating views on Michael Cheika and the struggling Wallabies before they try to resurrect their season against South Africa this weekend.

Former Wallabies outside back Cameron Shepherd joins us in our studio, while World Cup-winner Joe Roff checks in from Canberra to discuss a remarkable weekend of rugby. Where to now for the Wallabies after dropping to seventh in the world following their loss to Argentina. How did South Africa pull off Mission Impossible by beating the All Blacks? And why has Eddie Jones hired John Mitchell to join him in England?

Matt Toomua is our special guest this week as he joins us off the back of a man of the match performance in the Wallabies' win against the Springboks. We cover this weekend's Argentina Test, David Pocock's injury and Kurtley Beale's haircut.

We're joined by two special guests this week as Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps calls in from Test camp, fresh from his Shute Shield triumph. Then, 1995 Rugby World Cup hero Joel Stransky dials in to shed light on the state of the Springboks.