ESPN Scrum Reset

About ESPN Scrum Reset

ESPN Australia's Sam Bruce is joined by Christy Doran to discuss the biggest talking points in southern hemisphere rugby, from the action on-field to the latest storylines around the game.

Publisher

ESPN AU/NZ

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Feb 2021

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

221 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Bledisloe I: The Bok blueprint the Wallabies must adopt

   Sam Bruce and Christy Doran preview Bledisloe I, including news that Len Ikitau is firming to take his place in the Wallabies backline, albeit in a rejigged midfield pairing. They ponder the Springboks' series win over New Zealand and what lessons Australia can take from it, and then discuss some of the key storylines including some All Blacks' absences, the return of Richie Mo'unga and Dave Rennie's first Bledisloe as New Zealand coach. They then mark the one-year countdown to Rugby World Cup 2027 and play a game of "Cup or Nup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Wallabies upset Boks, TMO upsets the rugby world!

   Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down one of the most extraordinary Test matches ever seen, with Australia defeating South Africa 42-38. They analyse some sparkling Wallabies play, ponder the Springboks' much-changed lineup, but not before they tear shreds off the TMO shambles for which the game will be remembered. They also look ahead to the Bledisloe Cup, discuss the Wallaroos' win over Scotland, and then update the latest Super Rugby news after New Zealand's "Rugby summit". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Does the bell toll for Super Rugby?

   Sam Bruce and Christy Doran discuss a seismic period for New Zealand and Australian rugby, as further reports emerge about a potential move away from Super Rugby by the Kiwis. They address the looming rugby summit in New Zealand, Australia's CBA negotiations and how the game in this part of the world could be shaped over the coming weeks. They also preview the Wallabies-Springboks clash, and review a wild Wallaroos-France game and the second round of Super Rugby Aus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

18,537,232,273

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

41 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

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