ESPNScrum5 returns with Andy Withers, Sam Bruce and Pete Fairbairn discussing the burning issues of the rugby world, including the Brumbies’ Super Rugby credentials and Eddie Jones’ initial success with England.

Pocock signature massive boost for Australian rugby

Former New South Wales Waratahs centre Tom Carter joins Sam Bruce and Andy Withers to discuss the week in rugby, and says the Australian game needs New Zealand-style centralised contracting to ensure five strong Super Rugby franchises.

Scrum5: Australia needs centralised contracting system

Sam Bruce and Rupert Guinness compare and contrast the form and mindset of the New Zealand and Australian Super Rugby sides, saying "you can't watch and not be concerned by the Australian players".

Scrum5: 'Kiwis want, Australians expect'

Sam Bruce, Andy Withers and Lance Peatey assess the Reds’ improvement since the appointment of Nick Styles and Matt O’Connor, the World Rugby Sevens World Series, the appointment of Aliister Coetzee as Springboks,  the ARU Strategic plan, and much more.


Scrum5: Decisions still to be made in Queensland

The Hurricanes host the Chiefs in Super Rugby's game of the round, and we examine their red-hot form. Plus the Brumbies and the Waratahs, the AAMI Park sandpit, and the roaring Lions in South Africa.

Vince Aso and midfield partners central to Hurricanes force

Andy Withers and Sam Bruce assess the Super Rugby efforts of Australian players in the wake of Wallabies coach Michael Cheika statement that he is unfazed by their disappointing post-World Cup form.

Cheika unconcerned by Australians' form

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