Scrumbags Rugby Podcast
Presented by Lachie Grey and Mitch Foster, Scrumbags is an Australian multimedia venture covering rugby union. From humble beginnings as online Matt Dunning enthusiasts, Scrumbags has evolved into one of Australia's leading rugby voices following a 2025 merger with 'Pick & Drive Rugby'. With regular guests and healthy doses of cynicism, Scrumbags is your one-stop shop for everything Aussie rugby.
Episodes
COLLAB - Wallabies Squad for South Africa, SRA Round 1 + Roos Tour with Off the Ruck
IT'S COLLAB TIME - and we're back with our mate Fergo from Off the Ruck for 40 minutes of fury.We've got a fresh Wallabies squad to chew through - headlined by the return of Jordan Petaia and a potential debut for Harry McLaughlin-Phillips - plus all the fallout from Round 1 of Super Rugby AUS, the Wallaroos WXV Series test against England, and a fresh new Ultimate Sevens format. Make sure you fol
RECAP - Wallabies win Puma trophy after Mendoza draw!
The Wallabies remain undefeated in the Les Kiss era - but why aren't we happy?Australia win back the Puma Trophy for the first time since 2022 (fact checked) after a 28-all draw in Mendoza.Yet the last month's decadence and four straight wins have filled our heads with air and even loftier ambitions.Join Mitch and Lachie to break it all down and ask - is rugby even fun?Plus, just a week to go befo
RE-CAP: Wallabies win ugly in Argentina
It wasn't the prettiest Test victory - yet it's exactly the kind of performance Australia needed to win ugly in Argentina!Plenty of talking points after the Wallabies held out a late Pumas charge 27-21 in Jujuy.How did the rotations hold up and can we expect more change before they run it back in Mendoza?Plus - the latest on the All Blacks tour of South Africa + Super Rugby AUS squads are now live
PLAY-BY-PLAY: Wallabies vs Argentina with Off The Ruck
Re-live the action from the Wallabies' 27-21 win over Argentina on Sunday August 30 with Lachie and John Ferguson from Off The Ruck!Thanks to everyone who tuned in live across YouTube - can't wait for the next one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LATE MAIL - Wallabies team for Pumas opener, Wallaroos review + WXV squad
Happy Friday ya filthy animals!Late mail means a late ep - join Lachie and Mitch to chew through Les Kiss' side to face Argentina in Jujuy + the latest Wallaroos news!Patreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugbyWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See
Wallaroos Hit A Ton, Cheika Back At Tahs
The Wallaroos are set to play their 100th test ever against the Black Ferns, this Saturday afternoon 1.05pm. Join Lachie and Mitch as they preview this test match and cast their eye over the teams namedWe also cover some other exciting news that has broken across the Australian rugby landscape over the past few daysTune in!Patreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugbyWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.
Wallabies sweep Japan after sizzling second half in Townsville
Start engraving the William Webb Ellis Cup - Bill's coming back to Australia in 2027.We know this to be true without a lick of sarcasm following a roughly 40-minute passage of pristine rugby from the Wallabies in Townsville that ensured a 56-17 win over Japan.Sensationalism aside, there's a lot to like about that Game Two performance - Massimo De Lutiis scoring a try as Wallaby #1000 among them -
Arigato Les Kiss Era
Join Mitch add Lachie as they unpack Les Kiss's first test as Wallabies head coach. Who showed up in Osaka and impressed? Who could be facing the axe for Townsville?All this and more in this week's episodePatreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugbyWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X
OFF THE RUCK COLLAB - Wallabies team v Japan reaction!
An instant reaction bonus with Lachie and our boy John Ferguson! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deep Diving the Joe Schmidt Era + Tahs Super Stunner!
No Test Rugby? What does one ever do with oneself on a weekend without the Wallabies?Turns out there's plenty to chew through with a Super W decider and new reports linking Joe Schmidt to a gig at the Waratahs for 2027!It's the perfect platform for Mitch and Lachie to deep dive the 2024-2026 Joe Schmidt era in semi-forensic detail.Does Schmidtty get a pass mark for 12 wins and 19 losses? What's Sm
Wonderful Wallabies wallop wounded Italians in Schmidt farewell
Now that's what we're talking about baby! The Wallabies may never lose again after putting 57 on the Italians in Perth - a fitting farewell to Joe Schmidt.It's Australia's biggest win since 2015 and ends a six-game losing streak - but does it paper over the cracks?Join Mitch and Lachie to break it all down and somePatreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugbyWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/Wy
Wallaby woes continue in famous French flogging
Another week, another excellent half of Wallabies Test rugby followed by heartache.This time it's France giving Aussie fans Les Bleus after a 42-24 win anchored by an incroyable second 40 from the visitors - 30-5 after oranges.Join Mitch and Lachie to share the pain, figure out where it all went wrong, and wonder - just how will the Joe Schmidt era be remembered?Patreon - https://patreon.com/Scrum
Heartbreak in Sydney - but green shoots for Wallabies against Ireland
An incredible start to the Nations Championship sees the North and South go three apiece - and of course with Aussie heartbreak.Join Mitch and Lachie to break down the Wallabies 33-31 loss to Ireland - a game that saw Australia outscore the Emerald Isle five tries to four but leave 10 points begging from the tee.How did a near-perfect opening half turn around in Ireland's favour? What did you make
BONUS EP: Wallabies Team vs Ireland - Nations Championship Opener
Best day of the year - a maiden Wallabies team list at the start of an international campaign!In this Bonus Ep, Mitch and Lachie break down Joe Schmidt's first 23 of the season and its many surprises - including the return of Jock Campbell, a new halves pairing and a potential debut off the bench! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emergency Episode - Dan McKellar parts ways with NSW Waratahs
**Breaking News** The NSW Waratahs are once again without a coach after Dan McKellar officially resigned, 2 years into a 3 year contract. He parts ways with the club effective immediately.What does this mean for the Waratahs the remainder of 2026? Who could they turn to in 2027 and beyond? Was this the right decison?Join Mitch, Lachie and John Ferguson as they answer all of these questions and mor
Anzac Bledisloe Confirmed, Wallabies Predictions for Ireland + Super W History
It's official - Australia and New Zealand will play an Anzac Bledisloe Test!Join Mitch and Lachie to wrap a busy week in the rugby world with three Anzac Tests locked for 2027, 2029, 2031 + more.Mitch has the inside scoop from the Wallabies Open Training Session at North Sydney Oval, Lachie's on a tear about team predictions for Ireland, and the boys are going bananas over a long-awaited Tahs loss
Wallabies July Squad, Super Rugby Wrapped + Walsh Appointment
Super Rugby is wrapped - and it's all eyes on the Nations Championship and our Wallabies back in action!Mitch + Lachie unpack a massive Aussie squad announcement full of surprises after casting their eyes over a sickeningly one-sided Super Rugby season.There's also a smattering of news around the traps - including Moana Pasifika's future and a major women's rugby appointment.Patreon - https://patr
Groundhog Day Finals, Return of the W + Aussie 7s Gold
Thank God for our Aussie 7s women - for without them there would have been no pod this week.Join Mitch & Lachie celebrating the world champion SVNS superstars after a thoroughly whelming analysis of two horribly predictable Aussie qualifying finals across the ditch.How did the Brumbies slide so far from their early season success? Have the Reds actually improved over three years under Les Kiss
Extra Time! Qualifying Final Teams/Predictions and Super W Season Preview
***EXTRA TIME SPECIAL DROP***We've got a juicy little midweek offering for you sports fans!Super Rugby Qualifying Final teams have dropped with the Brumbies and Reds hoping to make history across the ditchWe've also go a special feature on Round 1 of the Super W season ahead with team breakdowns, players to watch and our final standing tips for 2026!Patreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugbyWall
Super Rugby Finals Preview with Dane Sherratt (Kick On)
The Super Rugby Finals have arrived with Australia's flag flying limply in a decidedly Kiwi breeze.Dane Sherratt from Kick On Rugby joins Lachie to unpack the regular season as Mitch takes a well-earned breather.It's Queensland who have usurped ACT as the top Aussie dog - Reds finishing in fifth after a BP win over the Drua and the Brumbies' upset loss to Moana Pasifika.But neither side is looking
Groundhog Day For Waratahs and Force
Another season over for the NSW Waratahs and Western Force without playing any finals footy. The Reds and Brumbies seasons continue on, but for how long? The Brumbies (5th) took down the Waratahs (7th) 21-14 in Sydney on Friday night before the Reds (6th) nearly slipped up against Moana (11th) 31-33 on Saturday afternoon. The Western Force (8th) held off a determined Fiji Drua (10th) on Saturday e
Force leave Kiss red-faced, Tahs trounce Drua to keep all four Aussie final hopes alive
With two weeks of Super Rugby Pacific remaining, Aussie fans are facing more questions than ever before.The Brumbies and Reds remain in the top six - but only just after the Tahs (7th) and Force (9th) closed the gaps with vital wins over the Drua (50-35) and Reds (19-14) respectively.Queensland coach Les Kiss was left red-faced after a swathe of Wallaby resting came back to haunt his side while th
Reds, Rucks & Rotten Calls
Lachie's taken the week off to mourn the Reds loss to the Chiefs on Friday night so Mitch has called in the big gun - John Ferguson from Off The Ruck and RugbyPassTune in this week as the gents cast their eye over the Aussie results from Super Rugby Pacific Round 13Were the Reds robbed of a famous victory against the Chiefs by a few dodgy ref calls? Do the Waratahs have the worst attack shape in t
Reds + Force claim derbies + Super Round Re-Wrapped
The boys are back from their post-Super Round haze and geez there's a bit to unpack here with less than a month to SRP finals.Two Aussie derbies in Round 12 meant a double-points weekend for Reds and Force fans while the Tahs are on thin ice and the Brums look shaky in sixth.Are any Aussies a genuine chance come finals or will we be making up numbers?On a cheerier note, Super Round was a blast and
Who’s Super Now? with Boomfa Vintage Special
We’re 10 rounds into Super Rugby Pacific 2026 and still seemingly destined for an Aussie semi finalist to die trying across the ditch!Luckily we’ve got one of our Kiwi cobbers - Duncan from Boomfa Vintage - to join us and unpack the latest news and views, including a historic Drua win in Canberra, the Force stunning the Crusaders, an ugly (but important) Tahs win and a couple of cracking NZ derbie
Extra Time Special - Moana Pasifika
An emergency Extra Time today addressing the Moana Pasifika announcement.John Ferguson joins Lachie and Mitch to chat about the club's imminent exit, the future of Super Rugby and more.For the full 90 minutes - check out Scrumbags Patreon and try a free subscription today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reds bandwagon heaves, Brums' Kiwi sweep, Roos drowned by Canada
When the Kiwis lose - Super Rugby wins!Queensland are the flavour of the week after bouncing back to snap their two-game losing streak and roll the defending champions while the Brumbies are on Infinity stone away from going going full Thanos gauntlet snap on the NZ sides.Meanwhile we've got wet weather Test footy to unpack following the Wallarooos wild Pac 4 opener against Canada and a long-await
Kiss of Death - SRP Round 8 Recap and Round 9 Preview
Mitch and Lachie are back from the Easter break! They have dusted themselves off after the Reds and Tahs both got smashed and have managed to pull together a somewhat coherent review of Super Rugby Pacific Round 8.They look over the team lists for Round 9 and wonder - how many points can the Reds concede before the Aussie rugby community consumes itself Finishing things off with a preview of Walla
Hoodoo gurus! Tahs upset Aussie applecart
NSW fans rejoice - for the Year of the Tah might be unofficially back on!Mitch is grappling with the sweet fruits of NSW's victory in Canberra and what that means for Aussie rugby's Super hopes as a whole.Meanwhile Lachie tries to sidestep the Reds' horror show in Wellington by rightly talking up the Wallaroos' rusty opening Test win over Fijiana.And spare a thought for the poor bloody Force after
Extra Time Special with Maya Stewart
Test rugby returns this week - and that means it's time for a star guest!Maya Stewart joins the Scrumbags for an Extra Time preview special ahead of Australia's clash with Fiji on Friday 27 March!The all-time Waratahs and Wallaroos leading try scorer chats with Mitch about her whirlwind SVNS debut and the Test season ahead before Lachie drops in for a Round 7 Super Rugby breakdown.For more Extra T
Tah Tah and Farewell
We’re nearing the midway point of Super Rugby’s regular season, Test footy is almost back and there are grave concerns for Mitch’s wellbeing after another NSW implosion.Boys looked good for an Aussie sweep this weekend before the Tahs lost the plot despite a 12-point lead over the Blues - lucky the Brums and Reds got it done in a pair of thrillers.Slipper owes Tooley free beers for life after pipp
Reds top Tahs, Brums and Force falter, France's Six Nations stunner
Round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific dished up some serious heat with 25 minutes of thrilling rugby making up for a flat opening 55 in the Reds-Tahs derby.What's your stance on Triston Reilly's no-try? Is Carter Gordon just a cool guy who loves match-winners? What's an Isaac Henry and where can I get one?Meanwhile Rob Valetini gets his 100 against the Drua despite the Brums going down in Ba while the Fo
Reds Pants Brumbies, Force Scare Highlanders and Tahs Still On Bye
We’re a month into Super Rugby Pacific and no closer to finding out which Aussie team will be sacrificed in a NZ semi final. The Reds roll down to Canberra and commit late-night robbery in the 81st minute while the Force and Tahs are dealt two very different - but equally painful - Kiwi lessons.How’ve they missed that Daugunu knock-on? Who won out of Wilson and Cale? And what have the Tahs go
Once again, can the Kiwis support five franchises?
Would we say the lid's off? Is this what success tastes like? Can the Kiwis support five franchises? And is James Slipper the Wallabies' answer at #10?Ponies are running hot after doing it late against the Blues while Reds and Force were rocks and diamonds in banking their first wins of the season.Mitch and Lachie break it all down with varying degrees of success and state biases.Wallaby Shop - ht
Brumbies' Christchurch clinic, Tahs roll on as Force flounder in Round 2
Giddy up nerds - these Brumbies are the real deal.Who else is flying high after watching the ACT pile 50 points on the Crusaders in Christchurch to mark James Slipper's 200th with a 50-24 win?Join Mitch and Lachie to dissect an incredible Round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific that saw the Brumbies and Waratahs keep their top-two ladder rankings while the Force slipped to the bottom after a tough loss to
Stop The Count! Brumbies and Waratahs lead Super Rugby after Round 1
Super Rugby Round 1 is wrapped, the Ponies and Tahs are on top, and Max Jorgensen is rather good at rugby.Join Mitch and Lachie to dissect a massive opening weekend that saw NSW end their four-game losing streak to Queensland with a thumping win while the Force flopped hard after teasing success all pre-season.Charlie Cale's hot, so are the Highlanders and there's lots to like about Moana post-Ard
Extra Time: Brumbies Media Day
For extra time this week, Lachie's been invited to chat with some of the stars of the ACT BrumbiesBilly PollardAllan AlaalatoaRob ValetiniTom WrightCory TooleGet into it!Make sure you subscribe to our Patreon to continue access to these extra episodes throughout the 2026 seasonOUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.i
Which Aussie side will rise in 2026?
Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific is less than a week away!Mitch is up and about after the Tahs go 2-0 in trials, the Brums and Force have flipped the pre-season pecking order, and Lachie still has no idea who’ll wear the Reds #10Join the lads for a thoroughly biased QLD-NSW preview, a more nuanced look at Force v ACT and a cursory glance across the ditch.Wallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGL
Extra Time: Western Force Media Blitz
In our extra offering this week, Lachie sits down with some of the Western Force's key players from their 2026 squad. Mac GrealyKurtley BealeNick Champion de CrespignyBen DonaldsonTune In!OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyPatreon - https://patreon.com/Scrum
Crown Princes of Preseason
Super Rugby Pacific is less than two weeks away and we've already locked in a Force v Waratahs decider.NSW fans - especially Mitch - are up and about after flogging the Reds at Ballymore while the Force faithful are already buying their finals tickets after pasting the Brumbies in Perth and going 2-0 in their trials.Are Queensland already cooked? Did the Tahs look suspiciously polished? What's doi
Extra Time: Previewing Australia’s Super Rugby Pacific Squads
Welcome to Extra Time - Scrumbags’ new subscriber offering!This week on Extra Time, Mitch and Lachie break down each of Australia’s Super Rugby Pacific squads and their draws to see who’s best placed in 2026! The boys also offer their (somewhat) informed take on where each side will finish on the SRP ladder and the risers and fallers in the Aussie standings.OUR LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.
Don't Talk About (Waratahs) Fight Club
League converts, training brawls and pre-season chaos - rugby's back and so are the Scrumbags!2026 has started with a bang, leaving Mitch and Lachie scrambling to catch up on all the off-season summer madness.Where does NRL powerhouse Angus Crichton fit into the Wallabies picture? How did the MCG miss out as a host venue for the 2027 RWC? And who's the rat inside Daceyville leaking to the media -
Scrumbags 2026 Teaser
Welcome back to the Scrumbags Rugby Podcast!Stay tuned as Mitch and Lachie prepare for the 2026 season ahead - this is just a little teaser to whet the appetite, remind you all rugby's back on the airwaves and get excited for Super Rugby Pacific, SVNS and more coming up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025 Wrapped: Wallabies’ Worst Ever Season
Grim tidings, beloved listeners.It’s the final episode of the year and Mitch and Lachie welcome John Ferguson for a not-so fond farewell of 2025.The boys unpack the Wallabies’ 10th loss from 15 Tests and pose the question: is rugby fun?Find more of John's work at:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckRugbypass - https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/john-ferguson/The Roar - https://www.the
Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
Well that sucked meatballs.Mitch and Lachie suffer through a fifth loss from the past six Wallabies games after Australia fumbled the bag against Italy - again.Anyone else want to host next year?LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/
Pom Squad whack Wobblies + Italian PTSD
Unpacking a 25-7 loss to the Poms is about as much fun as an ice pick lobotomy, which coincidentally is what Mitch and Lachie would've preferred to recording this episode.However the boys have bravely soldiered on to pick through the Wallabies' limp remains from Twickenham, rehash the age-old flyhalf debate, and trade horror stories about another Italian Job against the Azzurri this weekend.Will t
Return of the Scrumbags, Wallabies pip Japan + R360 rants
It’s been a month of post-Bledisloe mourning but the Scrumbags are finally back(ish)!Mitch returns from his South African adventure to find Lachie and the Wallabies still without a major trophy and fresh from a head-scratching 19-15 win over Japan.Who’s our Test flyhalf? Do we have enough locks? Is Carlo Tizzano cursed after three no-tries in Tokyo? Join the boys to make sense of a baffling month
Wallabies leading TRC, Super Rugby AUS kicks off + Roos bow out of World Cup
There’s more rugby than you can shake a stick at - but we’ve brought a third host back to try our best!Ando returns to chat with Mitch and Lachie about all things Wallabies, Wallaroos and Super Rugby AUS.Will James O’Connor and Will Skelton return for the Bledisloe Cup? What can the ‘Roos do to avoid another quarter final exit on home soil in 2029? And what did we make of Super Rugby AUS Round 1?T
PREVIEW: Wallabies set for sold-out Sydney, Wallaroos eye quarter final Cupset
TRC, World Cups AND Super Rugby?! We’re back baby!It’s been a crazy few weeks but stars have aligned and the tech gremlins have been banished just in time for a Friday drop to catch up on all things Aussie Rugby.Mitch and Lachie return to cast an eye over the opening three weeks of TRC and preview the upcoming games in Sydney and Wellington before throwing it forward to Australia’s quarter final k
REVIEW: Injury-ravaged Wallabies fall short in Cape Town, Wallaroos’ record World Cup win
Injury strikes Camp Wallaby and the Roo Crew gets off to a World Cup flyer!Welcome back to Scrumbags - your one-stop shop for all things Aussie Rugby - and strap yourselves in for a double Test review with Mitch, Lachie and Ando.The boys unpack the Wallabies 30-22 loss in Cape Town and who’ll donate an ACL to Tom Wright before breaking down that massive 73-0 Wallaroos win over Samoa and why their
REVIEW: Wallabies beat South Africa in Jo’burg (aka We May Never Lose Again!)
They’ve only gone and bloody done it!!The lads have staved off gastro and facts to deliver a dispassionate and moderate assessment of events from Australia’s drought breaker in Jo’burg.Also we’re less than a week out from the Wallaroos World Cup opener - how good is rugby!LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.
WRAPPED: Lions Series + TRC and RWC Squad Reviews
It’s our first Test-free weekend in decades (or feels like it anyway) so join Mitch and Lachie as they battle the post-Lions comedown.There’s plenty to chew through insofar as a Lions Series Wrap and looking ahead to Australia’s TRC hopes in South Africa while our Wallaroos also get a deep dive with less than a fortnight before their RWC opener against Samoa! LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sj
REVIEW: Wallabies don't take 'itshay' but must learn some hard truths | Wallabies v British and Irish Lions Test 3
The Wallabies scrap themselves out of a 3-nil series sweep with some big players producing some big moments, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows after losing the series.It's been a phenomal Lions tour and thank you much to all the Lions fans that came Down Under and made this tour so special and full of voice and song,OTR is joined by Lachie from Scrumbags to breakdown the key moments, key play
REVIEW: Lions Clinch Series In Dramatic Fashion | Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions Second Test
Despite leading for 79 minutes, the Wallabies suffered a heart breaking, last-minute defeat to the British and Irish Lions who clinched the test series in dramatic fashion in front of a sold out crowd at the MCG.Join Mitch, Ando, and John Ferguson as they dissect the pivotal moments, including the controversial referee decision and the Wallabies' impressive first-half performance. Tune in for an i
PREVIEW: Can Skelton & Valetini keep Australia’s Lions Series alive?
Australia’s Lions Series is on the line and the Wallabies haves welcomed back two of their biggest boppers!Lachie joins John Ferguson from Off The Ruck to preview the all-important Second Test with team analysis of both Australia and the British & Irish Lions.All this and more in the weeks episode!Find more of John's work at:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckRugbypass - https://www.
REVIEW: Clinical Lions Outmuscle Fast Finishing Wallabies | Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions First Test
The match we've all been waiting for the past 12 years is finally here, the first test between the Wallabies and the British and Irish Lions!Mitch from Scrumbags and John from Off The Ruck breakdown all the action from Brisbane and answer:Did this match live up to expectations?Who impressed in the 27-19 loss to the Lions?Will the Wallabies make changes for test 2?All this and more in the weeks epi
PREVIEW: The Lions in the driver's seat for game one | Wallabies v British and Irish Lions Test 1
The moment we have all been waiting for, the Wallabies play their first Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 19 July.OTR is joined by Scrumbags Pod member Lachie to break down what the two sides say about playstyles, tactics, and in whose favour some of the match-ups are favouring.Don't forget to subscribe for more rugby previews and reviews!Find more of John's
AUNZ Disappoint Against Ruthless Lions | Wallabies 36 Man Sqaud Unpacked
This week Mitch is joined by guest rugby reporter, John Ferguson from 'Off The Ruck' Youtube channel, to discuss the AUNZ clash at Adelaide Oval. They also break down the Wallabies 36 man squad to face the British and Irish Lions before asking 'Is the media underplaying the significance of this series in Australia?'All this and more in the weeks episode!Find more of John's work at:Youtube - https:
REVIEW: Waratahs Claim Moral Victory Over Lions, Wallabies Sneak Past Fiji | Waratahs vs Lions | Wallabies vs Fiji
After two incredible matches over the weekend, Mitch has called in the big guns to celebrate this historic occasion. Mark 'Ando' Anderson is back on the pod with Off The Ruck Host John 'Fergo' Ferguson to chat all things Waratahs Lions and Wallabies Fiji.Did the Waratahs claim a moral victory over the Lions?Are the Wallabies primed to take down Andy Farrells men after a tough encounter with Fiji i
WALLABIES TEAM v FIJI | Potter, Suaalii, Gleeson all starting, no Skelton or Valetini
The Wallabies and Joe Schmidt have announced their first team of 2025, as they prepare to take on Fiji in Newcastle on July 6.Some surprise inclusions were made and some interesting combinations mean this Wallabies side has a lot to prove as they start their Test season for 2025.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.ins
PREVIEW: NSW Waratahs v British and Irish Lions | Can The Tahs Measure Up?
It's time for the NSW Waratahs to get their crack at the 2025 British and Irish Lions in front of a sold out Allianz Stadium in Sydney! Where can the Waratahs attack this proficient Lions outfit and how can they stop them scoring 50+? Tune in to find out!Ahead of each game, we will give you a deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data that make the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!LINKSWa
REVIEW: Lions smash Reds and put Wallabies on notice as injury list grows | Queensland Reds v Lions
Another game which was close at halftime, but the cohesion and depth of the Lions is really showing, highlighting how big the divide between Test and provincial level is.We look at the key areas of the game for each team and the key players from both sides as the Wallabies games draw nearer, and finally, we finish on the locked-in Lions, who are the players we believe are guaranteed of a starting
PREVIEW: Queensland Reds v British and Irish Lions | Scrum battle galore and kicking to be crucial
The Queensland Reds will host the second match of the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia, and this time it will play out on Wednesday night local Aussie time in Brisbane, so strap yourselves in for a helluva preview!Ahead of each game, we will give you a deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data that make the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!00:00 Thoughts on the tour so far02:38
REVIEW: Western Force v British and Irish Lions
The Western Force have kicked of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia in style, in front of an impressive crowd at Optus Stadium in PerthMitch and John Ferguson review all the action from the game, whilst discussing who learnt more from the fixture, Joe Schmidt or Andy Farrell?LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://
PREVIEW: Western Force v British and Irish Lions | A Scrumbags and Off the Ruck collab
The Western Force host the first match of the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia, and all the action kicks off Saturday night local Aussie time in Perth, so strap yourselves in for a helluva preview!This is a new collab between Off the Ruck and Scrumbags Podcast group, giving you a midweek deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data which makes the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!0
The Lions are finally here!
Wallabies squads, Super Rugby wraps and a delicious Lions defeat to unpack - welcome to Scrumbags!The biggest tour in world sport has finally arrived on Australian shores and Mitch and Lachie are here to sift through all the hype and headlines leading into Saturday’s Force v Lions clash.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https:/
Wallabies Squad Predictions
Super Rugby? What Super Rugby?!Join Mitch and Lachie they turn eyes Aussie towards the upcoming British and Irish Lions Series with a full 40-man squad breakdown and a few bold predictions.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac
Brumbies march on, Reds bow out
We’re down to the final four in Super Rugby Pacific and Australian fans once again are aboard the Brumbies bandwagon!Two became one after the Reds’ season ended in predictable fashion in Christchurch with the Crusaders extending their home finals streak to 30-0.However the Brumbies are a different beast, producing one of their grittiest and best performances of the season in a 35-28 win over the H
Super Rugby Pacific Finals Preview
It’s finals time in Super Rugby Pacific and once again Australia’s hopes lay with the Brumbies and Reds.Three became two after the Waratahs’ season ended in predictably horrific fashion by the Blues’ hands while the Pony club has plenty to say after being dudded late in a two-point loss to the Crusaders.Can the Reds avenge their Aussie mates by knocking over the ‘Saders in a must-win Christchurch
And then there were three…
The Waratahs’ season saved by a 90th minute screamer while the Reds’ Hurricane hoodoo rolls on! Also, who the hell let Lachie near a Shute Shield mic?!Mitch and Lachie break down a jam-packed week of Aussie rugby to find the Brumbies back in third top, the Reds down to fifth and the Tahs somehow still in the running after their Super Point win in Perth.The lads also find time to celebrate our winn
United States of Headstomping
We’re back after a two-week break and the Wallaroos may never lose again!Mitch and Lachie catch up on the fortnight that was and find the Brumbies on top, the Reds still not taking threes and the Tahs/Force collective hopes’ down the Super Rugby Pacific drain.The Wallaroos’ 27-19 win over USA gets a good lick too with Ash Marsters double and a big ol fashioned head stomp from Alev Kelter stealing
The Pointy End
Thank God the Wallabies coaching saga is finally over - can we get back to the footy now?!Mitch and Lachie break down a massive weekend of code including the Brumbies’ statement win over NSW, a costly Reds defeat in Fiji and how our Wallaroos and Sevens fared abroad.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - ht
Anzac Blues + Roos News
TEST RUGBY IS BACK THIS WEEKEND!The mighty Wallaroos are ready to rumble with three of the biggest names in Aussie Sevens - Charlotte Caslick, Tia Hinds and Bienne Terita - up for selection against Fijiana. Meanwhile the Reds flew Australia’s flag over ANZAC Weekend Round while the Force and Brumbies fell short against our Kiwi compadres - but what does it all mean?!Join Mitch and Lachie for a dee
Les be honest, it’s Kiss … right?
The Brumbies are humming, the Force stayed the course, the Tahs look knackered and Les Kiss is the next Wallabies coach…right?Join Mitch and Lachie for a communal hair pull as Australian rugby’s worst kept secret drags on following a trifecta of Super Rugby Pacific results - win, loss and Super Point draw!There’s also the Waratahs’ Super Rugby Champions Final loss to dissect as attentions to turn
Poetry in Motion
It’s a nightmare scenario for Lachie as Mitch storms back into the studio with two historic Waratahs wins to gloat over.The boys unpack NSW’s gutsy 21-14 victory over the Chiefs and an even better Super W final showing before picking through another Brumbies’ defeat of Queensland in Brisbane.The Reds’ winless weekend also means Lachie’s poetry punishment is realised…but it’s not all bad news with
Maddi Magic
VISIT https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVG AND SUPPORT THE SCRUMBAGS WITH YOUR MERCH PURCHASE!Lachie, Ando and John unpack a crazy amount of rugby from across the weekend. We're talking Aussies Sevens, Super W, Super Rugby Pacific and a touch of Shute Shield as well. Make sure you tune in next week to hear who lost the wager in the Super W Final!LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram
Seeing Red
VISIT https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVG AND SUPPORT THE SCRUMBAGS WITH YOUR MERCH PURCHASE!Mitch and Lachie are seeing red (but for very different reasons) after Round 7 saw NSW cop a Hurricanes hiding and Queensland pip the Force to hop atop the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.The Trans-Tasman ledger currently sits 4-4 after the Brumbies’ nervy win over the Highlanders and all four Aussie teams remain in
Can the Kiwis support five teams?
From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!New Zealand’s depth is again called to question as Australia rule the SRP top six - should the Kiwis be forced into dropping a team after their horror start? Perhaps the Blues could play NPC?Meanwhile it’s wet dream stuff for Mitch and Lachie after the Tahs and Reds bank important w
Yelling At Clouds
From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!interstate bragging rights go Lachie’s way this week after the Reds-Tahs result but the Brumbies aren’t looking too bad either following a gutsy win over the Drua at home.Things aren’t so rosy for the Force despite putting their best foot forward in Christchurch and it’s a familiar
Brumbies Break Hoodoo, Reds Have A DooDoo
From the studio that brought you "Pick & Drive" comes a new rugby podcast - SCRUMBAGS - your one stop shop for everything Aussie Rugby!Lachie's back to wrap up all things Super Rugby Pacific, Super W and Waratahs v Reds 2025! After a near history making round of Super Rugby Pacific, with upsets a plenty, Mitch and Lachie goe thorough all of the weekends action before turning their attention to
