At the turn of the 21st century, rugby union in Australia was at it's peak. The Wallabies were world champions, had a winning streak over the All Blacks, saw off the touring British and Irish Lions, and the game hosted a successful world cup that provided the governing body with a massive financial windfall. However in a few short years, the Wallabies would become easy beats against emerging nations, the governing body would whittle away all of their capital and rugby would become one of the lowest participation sports in Australia.

Gold Digger: The search for Australian rugby seek answers to these questions, ultimately trying to solve the big question of all, can Australian rugby union resurrect itself and become the global power house it once was? Like a crime investigation, the history of Australia's rise in the 1980s and success of the 1990s are plotted out. A time line of critical events and turning points are mapped as Matt speaks with some of the players, coaches and officials who were responsible for this 'Golden Era'.