Rugby Fixation

Tune in as Harry (Draft Rugby), Mitch and Ando (Pick and Drive) and myself dive through the year that was!

We're back!

Been a while, but brothers Mitch and Curtis are here to chat rugby and share a few thoughts on how things are shaping leading into Rd 1 of TRC.

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The Evans brothers reunite for a chat about the positional strengths and weaknesses in the Wallabies set up as we cast our eye over the incumbent players and their Super Rugby Pacific form.

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The first bonus episode! We dive into a unique segment, the Knights of the Round Table (name needs a bit of work...)

Rev, Northy, Dave and Dub - 4 members of a decade-long rugby group chat - join forces to run through all 12 Super Rugby Pacific teams in a conversation that had more audio removed than included.

Tune in for a thorough look through the strenghts and weaknesses of each team and get in contact on Twitter @RugbyFixation

Another episode into our previews and we tackle two of the teams with plenty of options on paper, but two fairly unsettled sets of backs, making for an exciting analysis.

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It's the third week in and we're down to the Brumbies and Hurricanes, two teams with quite different domestic seasons, but both looking to go better in 2022. I am joined by Harry and Nelson of Draft Rugby to dive deep into all you need to know about these two teams.

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This week we notch up the half century with my good mate Alex North as we break apart two of the exciting teams for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific - the Force and the Blues.

Tune in as we pick apart the ins and outs on top of a host of other thoughts and opinions.

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My brother and co-host is back to help kickstart the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific Previews with the Rebels and the Crusaders. We dive into the 2021 season they had, the players coming in and out of the squad, our preferred 23, players to look out for as well as the 3 best draft options in their team before giving a prediction of where they'll finish.

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We kick start 2022 with an absolute treat as I got the chance to chat with one of the nicest blokes in rugby, Dave Wessels! Having coached the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels in Australia, Dave has had an enormous impact on the talent in Australian rugby and his insights had me wanting to annoy him with questions all day.

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What a treat to have the dulcet tones and rugby IQ of Will Owen pop in to discuss all things Welsh and Australian rugby as we preview our final matches for the Autumn Internationals.

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What a treat to be joined by genuine rugby royalty. Such a quality chat with an authentic rugby brain who knows more than his fair share about the lads up north. Tune in for a great chat!

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The teams are out and oh what teams they are! Sit back as I review the out-of-window fixtures that were and cast an eye over the week ahead. Importantly, stick around for the chat with Cammy Black and John Anderson of Scottish Rugby Pod for some in-depth analysis on the teams.

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Just as the title says, I go into the squad picked for the end of year tour going over the latest news and the ins and outs of the team.

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Man, I've missed talking about rugby - tune in!

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What a treat! Thrilled to have esteemed World Rugby referee Ben O'Keeffe join for a deep-dive on his career and some of the things that make refereeing one of the most interesting jobs in the world.

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We're back and with a short, sharp discussion of exactly what the title entails!

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This week there's some discussion on the Bledisloe Cup result from the first of three fixtures as well as a brief preview on the Rugby Championship, which kicks off next week.

How good to see the Wallabies again!

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Time to unpack all the players in all the positions of Rennie's new squad! Plus there was a BIL vs. Boks match...

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The brothers are back on the mic together to discuss what we liked, disliked and want more of from that French series. A healthy dose of optimism and positivity blends itself with a young side that should take a lot of confidence from these tests as they build for something bigger!

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A nail-biting affair to start the test season, but a win is a win and it's time to discuss it! Dive in as we cover a fresh take from the first Wallabies vs. France match!

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Super Rugby Trans-Tasman is done, so it's time to run the numbers and discuss how each team went across AU and TT. Join in as co-host Alex North and Mitch discuss the completion of the seasons for 2021.

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What else is there to say? The squad is out, let's talk about it!

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Tune in to hear the second ever Ruck Inspectors crossover, where the Rugby Fixation and Elite Rugby Banter groups combine - this week it is to discuss the second last round of the Trans-Tasman competition, cover the news and breakdown the Springboks Squad which has been selected for the upcoming Lions Tour.

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Don't get used to the solo episode this week, just wanted to get some thoughts out about the game in a busy week of action!

Plenty to look forward to and get excited about as Super Rugby Trans-Tasman nears to an end and the Test season awaits.

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Welcome back to another episode of Rugby Fixation, discussing the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman fixtures from Round 2 and asking the hard questions around why we're looking at a 0-10 record against the New Zealand opposition.

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In a bonus episode, I chat with all-round rugby expert Brett McKay to cover:

• The Super Rugby Aotearoa and AU finals 
• The Law Variations kept for the Trans-Tasman
• Trans-Tasman predictions and expectations
• The success of Stan Sport

Had an absolute blast with this, we hope you enjoy!

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The 2021 Super Rugby AU season is over and the QLD Reds have emerged victorious, making both sides of the podcast rather happy.

Join us to break down the double-header of finals across both sides of the ditch as we prepare for the commencement of the Trans Tasman competition.

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Join in for a ridiculously fun amalgamation of some of the best rugby podcasts available. Matt Durrant from Gold Digger, Nelson Dale from Draft Rugby and I are led by Mark Anderson from Pick and Drive Rugby to discuss the near-culmination of the Super Rugby AU season and to cover the large points of the Qualifying Final, previewing the Reds vs. Brumbies final, all that we’ve liked about the rugby coverage this year and a quick look at the Wallabies selections, as every podcast is due to do!

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The regular season of Super Rugby AU is over just as Super Rugby Aotearoa finishes their last round, so dive in to discuss how all the teams went as we reflect on some early season predictions and a round in which both of our teams lost.

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Rugby Fixation is back, albeit a little late, this week with some quick takes on last week's action and a view toward the last round of Super Rugby AU.

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The first podcast to feature both Alex North and Curtis goes down a treat as the finals race heats up for Super Rugby AU fresh off the Reds locking in a home final!

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Massive week of rugby past and present, with upsets, close calls and huge wins aplenty.

Tune in for a big discussion on all of the changes being made to the AU sides as the battle for those top 3 spots hits fever pitch.

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Plenty to discuss on this one! We have a look at the first Wallabies squad of 2021, even if it is only a training squad, and then dive into all of the fixtures from last weekend and the weekend incoming.

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I have to apologise for my own audio after hearing the smooth and silky tones of Matt Durrant from Gold Digger fame in the rugby community. Join in as a Reds and Force fan square off and discuss all things including the changing landscape of Australian rugby, the various dynamics of the 5 AU sides and how each team has been stacking up so far.

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You know the drill - review, team of the week and then preview. Interesting week of rugby coming up.

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Super Rugby AU is joined by it's neighbour Super Rugby Aotearoa for the first week of the 2021 season! That means Friday and Saturday nights are full, fantasy rugby is back on and that there's plenty more to discuss in this episode.

Join in for a big one!

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Well, half of the pod feels great, the other half, not so much.

Dive in for a look at the weekend's action, including match reviews, team of the week, play of the week and a preview for next week for the Super Rugby AU's second round and the beginning of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Did I mention the Reds won?

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Join us this week for a discussion on all things Aotearoa trial matches, Six Nations reviews, new law changes in Super Rugby and our AU previews - it's a big one!

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This week Curtis and Mitch join up to talk about a whole range of things for waaaaaay longer than intended.

Topics include the Stan Sport panel, the Six Nations and trial match results from the weekend, the comparison of Super Rugby team as well as listener questions.

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Had the absolute pleasure of having a chat with Rebels superstar Brad Wilkin, chatting about transitioning from 7s, the quality that makes up the Rebels squad and how he took my spot in our school's 1st XV!

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The Blues are shaping as a real treat to watch this year and to help breakdown their prospects is best-mate and diehard rugby fan Alex North. Listen in as we talk about one of the more exciting teams in 2021 while still trying to be coy enough so as not to spoil our draft preferences to one another.

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We're getting to the business end of the previews as we get closer and closer to Super Rugby kicking off for the 2021 season. With me to discuss the Waratahs is the dynamic duo of Ando and Mitch from the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! What happens when you take two Tahs fans, a Reds fan and wavering levels of hope and bias? Tune in to find out.

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Who else would you talk to about all things Reds rugby? Reg Roberts of Green and Gold Rugby fame joins Mitch for a discussion on a side near and dear to their hearts as they try to give an unbiased opinion on what shapes to be a promising season.

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In a very special episode, Mitch is joined by Super Rugby Champion and Hurricanes legend James Marshall to breakdown some of the amazing achievements reached in his career to date and to preview the Hurricanes, a team James is very familiar with.

To hear James interview other established and up-and-coming rugby players, tune into the What A Lad podcast for honest and open chats to some great people involved in rugby.

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It's the second week of previews and Mitch and Curtis are joined by Nelson and Harry from Draft Rugby to preview the Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa teams for the upcoming season! 

This week we take on the Force and Crusaders. Tune in as we break down the following:

• How they fared in 2020 in both competitions
• The ins and outs of their squad, including biggest gain and loss
• Their best match-day 23 as we see it 
• Their best fantasy rugby options (using the Draft Rugby platform)
• Their predicted finish in the domestic competition. 

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In a small break from the Super Rugby previews, Mitch and Curtis interview Wallabies and Reds superstar Harry Wilson ahead of the 2021 season.

Tune in as we discuss exactly what happened to catapult Harry from wanting to make his debut to starting every match for the Wallabies, the 2020 season in general and some of the goals and thoughts for the new 2021 season.

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2021 is among us and Mitch and Curtis are back to preview all of the Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa teams for the upcoming season!

Kicking things off are the Chiefs and Brumbies. Tune in as we break down the following:

• How they fared in 2020 in both competitions
• The ins and outs of their squad, including biggest gain and loss
• Their best match-day 23 as we see it
• Their best fantasy rugby options (using the Draft Rugby platform)
• Their predicted finish in the domestic competition.

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Tune in as the latest news on RWC 2023 is discussed with the pools for the tournament taking shape and see if you  agree with the changes Curtis and Mitch make to the men's XV of the decade.

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With test matches done for 2020, Curtis and Mitch wrap up the Tri Nations, including a review of the Wallabies vs Pumas match, a ranking for each country and an inspection of the Wallabies' 2020 debutantes.

Is this the competition with the most fluctuation of form? The All Blacks have responded with an emphatic win after two losses on the bounce and with one last game in an already-wrapped-up Tri Nations, the Wallabies are playing for pride and are in need of showing fans just how good this brand of Wallabies can play.

Join Curtis and Mitch as they break down the last fixture and preview the Wallabies vs. Pumas match.