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She's represented Fetu Samoa in League, the Wallaroos in Union and all after having two kids - Pauline Piliae-Rasabale is an inspiration for Pasifika women who want to do it all. Piliae-Rasabale opens up on her motivations to switch codes, the emotion of playing for Samoa and her pride in her two boys seeing their mum play footy at the highest level.

We also go deep on the rounds of footy, hear from Tinirau's tattooist in Rarotonga and Shellie's first game of the year is a big success.

Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea's mum was playing high-level rugby when she was pregnant with her, so maybe that's why Alysia is an integral part of the super successful Aussie Sevens team nowadays. The Samoan, Tongan, Australian talks about being an inspiration for "thick" Pasifika girls and how hard it can be to train and eat well when living with her family.

Between playing Rugby Union at the highest level and a growing presence in Australian media, Sera Naiqama balances plenty in her life. Naiqama reflects on her journey from being smashed in living room family footy contests to the tears in her eyes this weekend at the Perth Sevens thinking about where she's got to.

Along with the Sevens, we chat about Tinirau's Nines tournament and Shellie has plenty of women's footy news including some exciting State of Origin dates.

Sam and T sit down with Sione Fukofuka who is paving the way for more Pasifika representation in the coaching space after taking up the head coaching role for the US women’s rugby team. 

Rugby Union speedster Ivania Wong arrived in Australia from PNG at age eight and only started playing the game a decade later. Within a short time Wong had played for the QLD Reds, represented the Wallaroos and in 2022 she won Super W Rugby player of the year. We hear about Wong's challenges moving to Australia, how she fit in and overcame fears and how she considers herself an Aussie and Papua New Guinean every time she steps onto the field for the Wallaroos.

We also hear about the boys and Shellie's biggest losses of their career and chat to Adam Tangata who is at the Pacific Games representing the Cook Islands.

It's simultcast time! Natho and Nick join forces with Mitch from Pick and Drive Rugby to talk about the Quarter Finals of the Rugby World Cup 2021, the chances the Wallaroos have against England, and preview the Wallabies match against Scotland. 

• What are our stand out thoughts on the Quarter Finals teams?
• Performance of the Wallaroos so far in the tournament
• What are the Wallaroos chances to upset England, and where the game could be won?
• Predictions for the Quarter Finals Winners
• Wallabies vs Scotland - What are the key talking points? 

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It's simultcast time! Natho and Nick join forces with Mitch from Pick and Drive Rugby to talk about the Quarter Finals of the Rugby World Cup 2021, the chances the Wallaroos have against England, and preview the Wallabies match against Scotland. 

• What are our stand out thoughts on the Quarter Finals teams?
• Performance of the Wallaroos so far in the tournament
• What are the Wallaroos chances to upset England, and where the game could be won?
• Predictions for the Quarter Finals Winners
• Wallabies vs Scotland - What are the key talking points? 

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Nick W calls up Nath who's deep in rugby coverage in NZ to talk the first two Wallaroos games of the Rugby World Cup, the Australia A series and the Wallabies spring tour squad announcement!

WARNING: Occasional naughty word

The Hot Topics

• The Wallaroos opening matches and #RWC2021
• Predictions for the last pool games  (#AUSvWAL)
• The Australia A Series
• Wallabies Spring Tour squad announcement

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Nick W calls up Nath who's deep in rugby coverage in NZ to talk the first two Wallaroos games of the Rugby World Cup, the Australia A series and the Wallabies spring tour squad announcement!

WARNING: Occasional naughty word

The Hot Topics

• The Wallaroos opening matches and #RWC2021
• Predictions for the last pool games  (#AUSvWAL)
• The Australia A Series
• Wallabies Spring Tour squad announcement

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back to review the Wallabies loss to the Boks in Sydney and chat the upcoming Bledisloe Cup. This week, Nick and Natho are joined by Super Rugby and Women's Rugby World Cup referee Graham Cooper to discuss what's going on in the world of rugby officiating, how refs are approaching the game, and more!

The Hot Topics

• Wallabies-Springboks recap
• Referee/Laws discussion with Graham Cooper
• Bledisloe preview and squad announcement
• Wallaroos World Cup Preview
• Sevens World Cup Preview

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back to review the Wallabies loss to the Boks in Sydney and chat the upcoming Bledisloe Cup. This week, Nick and Natho are joined by Super Rugby and Women's Rugby World Cup referee Graham Cooper to discuss what's going on in the world of rugby officiating, how refs are approaching the game, and more!

The Hot Topics

• Wallabies-Springboks recap
• Referee/Laws discussion with Graham Cooper
• Bledisloe preview and squad announcement
• Wallaroos World Cup Preview
• Sevens World Cup Preview

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It's semi finals time! Nick W, Natho and Jacko come together to chat Super Rugby rugby semis, the Wallaroos kicking off their Pacific Four Nations campaign, and talking scrumhalf and flyhalf combos for the Wallabies series against the old enemy.

Warning: an occasional swear word here or there.

The Hot Topics:

1. What was one standout event from the last week of rugby?
2. Which teams have exceeded expectations and which teams have underperformed? Can season be considered a success?
3. The Wallaroos - what are our key takeaway points?
4. Player position analysis - scrum half and flyhalf combination
5. Predictions for the weekend and other hottakes

Q4 list: https://greenandgoldrugby.com/the-dropped-kick-off-49---cu-in-the-dc

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It's semi finals time! Nick W, Natho and Jacko come together to chat Super Rugby rugby semis, the Wallaroos kicking off their Pacific Four Nations campaign, and talking scrumhalf and flyhalf combos for the Wallabies series against the old enemy.

Warning: an occasional swear word here or there.

The Hot Topics:

1. What was one standout event from the last week of rugby?
2. Which teams have exceeded expectations and which teams have underperformed? Can season be considered a success?
3. The Wallaroos - what are our key takeaway points?
4. Player position analysis - scrum half and flyhalf combination
5. Predictions for the weekend and other hottakes

Q4 list: https://greenandgoldrugby.com/the-dropped-kick-off-49---cu-in-the-dc

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back to talk Super Rugby, the Wallaroos and handing out more devilish hottakes. Nick H takes the wheel and hosts Jack and Natho, like U2 playing without Adam Clayton.

With the Rugby World Cups for 2027 and 2029 being announced today as well, consider it hype pod.

The Hot Topics:

1. What caught our eye during the Super Rugby?
2. What are our thoughts on the Wallaroos performances?
3. The announcements of the Rugby World Cup?
4. What happened over the last week of Super Rugby?
5. What are our thoughts on the teams for this weekend?
6. Outlandish predictions and hottakes.

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back to talk Super Rugby, the Wallaroos and handing out more devilish hottakes. Nick H takes the wheel and hosts Jack and Natho, like U2 playing without Adam Clayton.

With the Rugby World Cups for 2027 and 2029 being announced today as well, consider it hype pod.

The Hot Topics:

1. What caught our eye during the Super Rugby?
2. What are our thoughts on the Wallaroos performances?
3. The announcements of the Rugby World Cup?
4. What happened over the last week of Super Rugby?
5. What are our thoughts on the teams for this weekend?
6. Outlandish predictions and hottakes.

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It’s a tour hour marathon this week. With Super Rugby Pacific having a bumper round, Wallabies fixtures announced and the Wallaroos kicking off their World Cup preparations, Nick, Jack and Natho sit down to talk a bit week in Australian Rugby.

The Hot Topics

1. What stood out in that round of Super Rugby Pacific?
2. The Sevens Win – What are our the talking points from Langford?
3. What are our thoughts on the Wallabies and Wallaroos fixtures?
4. Player Depth Analysis – Locks
5. Q&A
   1. CudmoreJock – How do we crack down on the increase in players staying down to get tmo/foul play review? It might be hyperbole but I reckon they’ve increased lots since French player did it in Brisbane last year. Obvious one from this weekend was J. Barrett. Do we look at sin bin or something?
   2. Saint Drogo – Re test locations- It is great to take the game to new markets but should “traditional” rugby locations be preferenced to try to get back fans whose support has lapsed? I think it would be easier to get back a former fan then get a new one.
   3. Jamiesportstwit – Should Brumbies fans launch a #scrumstraightAidan campaign this week after what we’ve seen from the Chiefs recently?
   4. Hick Nartman – Is Mahe Vailanu the second coming of TPN?
6. Predictions for the weekend.

Q4 Stock list: https://greenandgoldrugby.com/?p=135021

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It’s a tour hour marathon this week. With Super Rugby Pacific having a bumper round, Wallabies fixtures announced and the Wallaroos kicking off their World Cup preparations, Nick, Jack and Natho sit down to talk a bit week in Australian Rugby.

The Hot Topics

1. What stood out in that round of Super Rugby Pacific?
2. The Sevens Win – What are our the talking points from Langford?
3. What are our thoughts on the Wallabies and Wallaroos fixtures?
4. Player Depth Analysis – Locks
5. Q&A
   1. CudmoreJock – How do we crack down on the increase in players staying down to get tmo/foul play review? It might be hyperbole but I reckon they’ve increased lots since French player did it in Brisbane last year. Obvious one from this weekend was J. Barrett. Do we look at sin bin or something?
   2. Saint Drogo – Re test locations- It is great to take the game to new markets but should “traditional” rugby locations be preferenced to try to get back fans whose support has lapsed? I think it would be easier to get back a former fan then get a new one.
   3. Jamiesportstwit – Should Brumbies fans launch a #scrumstraightAidan campaign this week after what we’ve seen from the Chiefs recently?
   4. Hick Nartman – Is Mahe Vailanu the second coming of TPN?
6. Predictions for the weekend.

Q4 Stock list: https://greenandgoldrugby.com/?p=135021

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back once again to talk the latest topics in Australian rugby. This week the two Nicks, Natho and Jack consult Wikipedia and chat World Cup 2027/29, the latest on Super W and Super Rugby Pacific, new tour announcements for the Wallabies and Wallaroos, Cronny joining the Force and more.

The Hot Topics

1. What is the latest news happening on planet rugby right now?
2. The Super W: what are the key talking points and predictions for the weekend?
3. Super Rugby Pacific: who are the competition favourites?
4. Predictions for the weekend
5. World Cup 2027 and 2029: what are we most excited for?

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The Dropped Kick-Off is back once again to talk the latest topics in Australian rugby. This week the two Nicks, Natho and Jack consult Wikipedia and chat World Cup 2027/29, the latest on Super W and Super Rugby Pacific, new tour announcements for the Wallabies and Wallaroos, Cronny joining the Force and more.

The Hot Topics

1. What is the latest news happening on planet rugby right now?
2. The Super W: what are the key talking points and predictions for the weekend?
3. Super Rugby Pacific: who are the competition favourites?
4. Predictions for the weekend
5. World Cup 2027 and 2029: what are we most excited for?

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Dividing her time between training in the Wallaroos squad, being a STAN Sports pundit, ABC Sports podcaster and public speaker, Sera Naiqama is one of the busier rugby personalities going around. She drops in for a quick chat to dissect Australian rugby as we experience that post domestic season lull before the Spring Tour/Autumn Internationals commence! 

We discuss the difficulties the Wallaroos are facing having played no games in 2 years and being a year out from the World Cup in New Zealand and why a decision has to be made soon on investing in the future of Australian women's rugby. We also hear about Sera's journey from 7s player to Waratah and then being in the Wallaroos setup, the leap from online vlogger to prime time sports pundit, the perfectly worded "Can you be more Pacific" sports podcast, acoustic versions of Nelly's "Ride wit me" and a Golden Gun teacup (just listen, it'll make sense). Dig in!