Brett McKay

New from @bmcsport.bsky.social today:

To first see how the Qld Reds won in Canberra on Saturday night, it's worth rewinding ten minutes to realise how thoroughly in control of this game the Brumbies were

Features golf analogies & bare arses

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Wait, is it happening?!?

CONFIRMED: @bmcsport.bsky.social and @haribaldijones.bsky.social will reunite this week!

All the fallout from #SixNations Stunning Saturday Rd.4, and how it sets up Super (Unexpected) Saturday Rd.5, sliced and diced 8/9 style

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Well, I didn't see that coming...

I'm really not at liberty to say...

The Wrap is live for a Monday, with Geoff Parkes bringing together the holy trinity of Dave Rennie, Kyle & Jackie O, and Hamish McLennan.

And storms on and off the field in Canberra.

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#SuperRugbyPacific

Preps done for ABC Sport radio call tonight, ACT Brumbies v Queensland Reds, with Declan Byrne & the great Laurie Fisher

On air from 7.30pm tonight:

- ABC Sport Digital in Canberra + Brisbane

- ABC Canberra Digital

- ABC Listen app everywhere

See everyone out there!

Preps done for ABC Sport radio call tonight, ACT Brumbies v Queensland Reds, with Declan Byrne & the great Laurie Fisher

On air from 7.30pm tonight:

- ABC Sport Digital in Canberra + Brisbane

- ABC Canberra Digital

- ABC Listen app everywhere

See everyone out there!

New AUS Rugby Scene on 8/9 Rugby, and we're having Great Rugby Chats about Australian rugby!

Jonathan Drennan joined @bmcsport.bsky.social to celebrate the R3 Aussie clean sweep, and gear up for Brumbies-Reds on Sat Night in Canberra!

YouTube + pods: youtu.be/oiaZxWYef-c

#SuperRugbyPacific

NEW 8/9 Rugby pod!

@jlyall93.bsky.social joined @bmcsport.bsky.social to outline how Scotland could do the funniest thing for this year's #SixNations, by beating France at Murrayfield..

And wouldn't that set up Super Saturday on the final weekend?!

YouTube + pods: www.youtube.com/watch?v=32h8...

YouTube video by 8/9 Rugby Six Nations: Is this Scotland’s moment? | 8/9 Rugby with Jamie Lyall

New @89rugby.bsky.social is live, with a great chat about Scotland and what they can do this weekend with @jlyall93.bsky.social

Loved this chat, looking forward to this weekend!

8/9 Rugby on the 'Tube + all the pods all over the place..

www.youtube.com/watch?v=32h8...

How have the ACT Brumbies started the #SuperRugbyPacific season so well?

It's more than just their academy, @bmcsport.bsky.social suggests. Look at how much experience isn't but still is on the field when games are there to be won...

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It's Monday, so it's time for The Wrap on 8/9 Rugby!

This week, Geoff Parkes wades through the leaks, whispers, and non-arguments from last week's Shape of the Game conference, in which scrums were going to be killed off, but then weren't.

North v South debates!

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8/9 Rugby hit a big milestone this week, and way quicker than expected!

Now, we'd love your help to help us build a great rugby community on top of the solid foundation laid over the last month.

There's so much great rugby to talk about!

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Some things are hard to keep a lid on, right? And do the starts of the Waratahs & Brumbies put pressure on the Qld Reds now?

@BMcSport.bsky.social was joined on the AUS Rugby Scene by TV's Michael Atkinson for a closer look at #SuperRugbyPacific

On 8/9 YouTube & all the pods

youtu.be/sVaC2KNBVmg

Golden start for Waratahs and Brumbies lifts Australian hopes Two rounds, two bonus-point wins for the Brumbies and Waratahs in Super Rugby suggests both Australian franchises can be competitive in 2026

New Australian column for @rugbypass.bsky.social is up today, and I'm sure there is going to be a time coming soon enough where it's not all about the Waratahs and Brumbies.

But it does also feel like we need to strike while the iron's hot..

#SuperRugbyPacific
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New 8/9 Rugby! @ringo26.bsky.social joined @bmcsport.bsky.social to wrap up the first 3wks of the #SixNations

Tired legs are now world-beaters. World-beaters now have tired legs. And Italy wore high school bomber jackets! 😆

Out on #89Rugby YouTube + pods everywhere

youtu.be/J8XOmXhs8QA

New 8/9 Rugby! With @ringo26.bsky.social joining @bmcsport.bsky.social to wrap up the first 3wks of the #SixNations

Tired legs are now world-beaters. World-beaters now have tired legs. And Italy wore high school bomber jackets! 😆

Out on #89Rugby YouTube + pods everywhere

youtu.be/J8XOmXhs8QA

My long unawaited return to the airwaves!

Are they doing 5 shows + 2 matinees a week?

It's notable that the Waratahs are playing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii at 13 this season, and not at fullback.

But are they getting the most out of him?

@bmcsport.bsky.social rewatched his game against the Drua, to see how involved he was...

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Framed perfectly for a mega thought bubble!

👍 Pre-game reading!

How did your tipping go last week?

A mixed return for the 8/9 Tipping Panel - but at least we beat the AI Bot!

See who @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney + Martin Devlin have lined up for #SuperRugbyPacific Rd.2 - and tell us you've picked!

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New AUS Rugby Scene on #89Rugby!

Geoff Parkes joined @bmcsport.bsky.social for a look back at Rd1 of #SuperRugbyPacific and all the surprises that came with it: strong performances, disappointing performances + refereeing fun!

On 8/9 Rugby YouTube, Substack & pods everywhere

youtu.be/vI9X0xVaDzU

Waratahs and Brumbies start Super Rugby Pacific in perfect style While the Waratahs and Brumbies top the standings early on, there are causes for concern in Queensland and Perth.

When was the last time two Australian sides started #SuperRugbyPacific with such authority?

Lots to like from the Waratahs & Brumbies, a little bit to do for the Reds & Force...

Some thoughts on it all, for @rugbypass.bsky.social

www.rugbypass.com/news/waratah...

Pat McCarry joins Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby this week, to take a look at the fallout from last weekend’s Six Nations results and another Calcutta Cup victory for Scotland, as well as a sneak peek to… Six Nations: Scotland’s work here is done | 8/9 Rugby with Pat McCarry

NEW 8/9 Ep!

Pat McCarry joins @bmcsport.bsky.social for a look back on #SixNations Rd.2 and all the Calcutta Cup goodness,

Plus, can Ireland's determination to be better cancel out England's determination to be better this weekend?

On 8/9 YouTube + pods everywhere

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqh6...

YouTube video by 8/9 Rugby Six Nations: Scotland’s work here is done | 8/9 Rugby with Pat McCarry

NEW 8/9!

Pat McCarry joins @bmcsport.bsky.social for a look back on #SixNations Rd.2 and all the Calcutta Cup goodness,

Plus, can Ireland's determination to be better cancel out England's determination to be better this weekend?

On 8/9 YouTube + pods everywhere

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqh6...

Right, hands up who had the Waratahs and Brumbies winning with BPs on the weekend?

No, neither did @BMcSport.bsky.social

But as he writes today, the way both teams put the foot down in the second half to dominate the contest was hard to ignore

#SuperRugbyPacific
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Ha, you may have had one of them..

Brett McKay (@bmcsport) This weekend’s #SuperRugbyPacific is: Unexpected! All five games had either an unexpected result, or an unexpected way to get to the expected result. Which, I suppose, is what makes following our ...

Who's up for a Sunday #SuperRugbyPacific debrief?

Reckon the theme for the weekend is: Unexpected!

Love to hear your thoughts over at @89rugby.bsky.social on Substack!

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