The Rugby Ruckus Podcast

If you are over Izzy, fast forward the first ten minutes where Ben Kimber explains why he is too. Ben and Morgan Turinui then break down all the Super rugby games, and recap a famous Junior Wallabies win.

The Aussie Super sides are inconsistent, so Morgan Turinui and Ben Kimber break down just where the Waratahs have failed to evolve, and the basic move the Brumbies got wrong, that they should be getting right. That plus more Aussie and Super Rugby chat.

Rugby Australia have declared they want to sack Israel Folau. So what does that mean for the Wallabies back three? Who's the next No15? And are Cheika's World Cup tactics being torn up without his biggest threat? Plus a Super update as the rugby marches on.

Differing opinions on whether Israel Folau could or should be sacked for his personal views meant we spoke to an expert. Max Kimber, an experienced lawyer in workplace law, joins us to go through the detail of where the lines are drawn.

Must listen - Dave Oliver, a former tight head prop and stalwart of the Eastern Suburbs club, joins us to discuss the true impacts of growing up gay in Australian rugby. Dave lived it, and he takes us to the heart of the issue with his personal perspective on why Israel Folau's comments should not be shrugged off as free speech.

Morgan Turinui and Ben Kimber interpret Wallabies coach Michael Cheika's latest comments to plot the Wallabies course ahead, including investigating the form Wallabies lineup. Plus, the key players and moments from round 8 of Super rugby.

Detailed analysis of Super rugby from an Aussie angle as Morgan Turinui and Ben Kimber look at the Waratahs crucial mistakes, the new combos that could change the way the Wallabies play, and is it time for Beauden Barrett to give up the All Blacks 10 jersey?

Another Wallabies legend joins us as former hooker Brendan Cannon entertains Morgan Turinui and Ben Kimber with insight into aggressive forwards, the state of SANZAAR and the very real dangers of dencorub in the Waratahs sheds.

The Wallabies' most capped fullback Matt Burke joins Morgan Turinui and Ben Kimber to dissect Australian rugby. The crew covers the lack of genuine footballers in today's ranks, the players standing up for the Wallabies, the influence of Will Genia, plus advice for goal kickers!

The analysis is back as Morgan Turinui and Ben Kimber highlight some key plays from round three of Super Rugby, plus they pull apart the World League proposal from World Rugby. Is our game about to go properly global?

It's an upbeat episode as the Aussie Super sides show they can compete. World Cup winning Wallaby Matt Cockbain joins Morgan Turinui and Ben Kimber to analyse the big Brumbies win, chat through all of Super rugby round two, plus discuss Giteau's law in the wake of South Africa changing the rules.

Morgan Turinui and Ben Kimber break down all the highs and lows of a strong opening round of Super rugby for 2019. Plenty of insight from matches worth tuning in to.

Morgan Turinui and Ben Kimber return to break down what the changes in the Wallabies coaching ranks, plus a full Super rugby team-by-team preview. Find out why the sacking of Stephen Larkham may not be the biggest news for the Wallabies, and who is the Australian player ready for a massive season?

Rugby Australia announced a new Director of Rugby, a new Wallabies selection approach, a fighting fund and a new centralised structure. In this short special Morgan and Ben look at: - Will Scott Johnson and Michael Cheika get along? - What will the new selection panel mean - What was the most important part of today's announcement?

Former Wallaby and current vice-president of the Sydney Rugby Union Brett Papworth joins The Rugby Ruckus for a State of the Game chat on club rugby and Rugby Australia. We cover: - The health of club rugby and participation - What structural change is needed in Australian rugby - How a changing landscape effects the Wallabies - The plan for greater club rugby representation - We finish with Papworth recapping facing the All Blacks haka at Eden Park