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Stop The Count! Brumbies and Waratahs lead Super Rugby after Round 1

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Stop the count: the Brumbies and Waratahs dominate Super Rugby Round 1, while Reds fans and Force supporters get served humble pie.

Mitch Foster and co-host cover Super Rugby Round 1 with emphasis on upsets, dominant performances, and controversial officiating decisions. The Highlanders upset the Crusaders 25-23, while the Waratahs dominated the Reds 36-12 in a Sydney derby. The episode highlights inconsistent application of the new dive-over-ruck rule and analyzes how 2026 law variations are impacting game pace. Heat management in extreme Perth conditions also received significant discussion.

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