Australia’s INSANE Win + Domestic Rugby Crazy Opener | Rugby Pod

Domestic rugby is back with a bang, and the lads are across an absolutely chaotic opening weekend.

Jim reflects on pulling the boots back on for the 745 Game — and picking up a broken thumb in the process — before we dive into Saracens’ 12-try thriller against Leicester, big opening wins for Glasgow and Edinburgh, Gloucester ending their 12-year wait at Sandy Park, and Louis Rees-Zammit lighting it up for Bristol.

Then it’s over to Perth for one of the wildest Test finishes you’ll ever see. Australia somehow hold on to beat the Springboks 42-38 after being reduced to 11 men, with four yellow cards, broken referee comms, a TMO being contacted by mobile phone and late drama making for complete chaos.

Plus, there’s Dupont magic, Santi Carreras producing an early try-of-the-season contender, and plenty more from a weekend that had absolutely everything.

0:00 Big Jim's Rugby Return
14:10 Saracen's & Gloucester Looking Sharp
30:40 What's Wrong at Sale?
39:10 11 Men & Ref Phone Calls
47:00 Leinster's Kids
51:30 Pollock's Hair Drama
1:07:00 URC Across The Board
1:18:00 Shoutouts