The Dropped Kick-Off

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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...

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 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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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 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:

WARNING: we swear a lot on the podcast. 

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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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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:

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 s...

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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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 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 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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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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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...

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 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:

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

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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!

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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:

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

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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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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 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.

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