Scrummy Paul
It’s always scrummy in Plymouth
It’s Always Scrummy in Plymouth is the podcast for anyone who loves Plymouth Albion. Join a group of friends as they chat all things Albion – from classic matches and favourite players to the latest news from Brickfields. Expect plenty of laughs, a bit of banter, and a lot of love for Plymouth’s rugby club. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering Albion, sit back and enjoy the scrummy side of life in Plymouth
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Scrummy Paul
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May 12, 2026
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Episodes
No Promotion, But At Least Billy Harding Didn’t Score | Is This Goodbye to Scrummy? | Blackheath (A) 12.05.2026 1:06:56
After the heartbreak of losing to Blackheath in the National League playoff semi-final, Albion’s promotion dream is over… and yes, it hurts. A season of belief, big away days, questionable refereeing decisions, and enough emotional damage to require a squad rotation of therapists. 😅 But maybe… another season in Nat 1 isn’t the end of the world. More rivalries. More chaos. More muddy Saturdays. Mo...
Albion Sign Off in Style | Next Stop: Blackheath. Leeds Tykes (H) 28.04.2026 47:47
Albion bring the curtain down on their home campaign with a big shift against Leeds Tykes at Brickfields. We break down the performance, key moments, and standout players before turning our attention to the big one—an away playoff clash at Blackheath. London calling… can Albion deliver when it matters most?
From Stag Do to Setback: Albion’s Playoff Path Changes. Sale FC (A) 22.04.2026 50:18
In this episode, we break down Plymouth Albion’s away defeat to Sale FC and what it means for the playoff picture as the season enters its final stretch. With home advantage now slipping away, the pressure is on Albion heading into the run-in. Meanwhile, Scrummy Paul dials in from a stag weekend in Galway—Guinness in hand—after watching the game unfold on his phone. We discuss whether distractions...
Sedgley Served, Sale on the Menu – Playoffs Secured! 14.04.2026 34:01
Albion delivered a statement performance this weekend, putting Sedgley Park to the sword and securing their place in the playoffs in style. We break down a dominant display, standout performers, and what it means heading into the business end of the season. Attention now turns to a massive test away at Sale next week — could this be a preview of what’s to come in the playoffs? Plus, we look ahead...
Right There… Then Gone: The Playoffs Beckon | Rotherham (A) 25.03.2026 57:53
After coming within seconds of a famous win, Albion are left heartbroken at the top of the table. In this week’s episode of It’s Always Scrummy in Plymouth, we break down the dramatic last-minute defeat away at Rotherham — a performance full of grit, intensity, and moments that deserved more. We discuss where the game was won and lost, the key performances that stood out, and how Albion pushed the...
Form Found: Now for the Big One in Rotherham! Rams (H) 18.03.2026 41:18
After a much-needed return to form, Plymouth Albion are back in the mix — but now comes the biggest test of the season. We break down the performance that’s got the belief flowing again and look ahead to a massive top-of-the-table clash away at Rotherham. What needs to click? Who needs to step up? And just how big is this game in the context of Albion’s season? This is what it’s all about.
Shambles at the lineout: Is promotion over? Blackheath (H) 04.03.2026 42:06
The sun was shining at Brickfields… but Plymouth Albion’s lineout wasn’t. In a huge 2nd vs 3rd clash, Albion fall short at home and now the big question looms — is promotion slipping away? Scrummy Paul is not taking it well. Lineout woes, big moments, and honest reaction in another emotional episode of It’s Always Scrummy in Plymouth.
Pass it to Fenton! Albion in eleven heaven. Birmingham Moseley (A) 24.02.2026 48:23
Albion make it eleven straight wins with a huge away victory over Birmingham Moseley, despite a depleted squad. Scrummy Paul breaks down the key moments and looks ahead to the massive top-of-the-table clash with Blackheath FC this weekend. Plus — Paul’s gone viral on the socials after his strong views on Dings Crusaders
From Try Line to Touchline: Albion Win, Lamb Banned. Tonbridge (H) 17.02.2026 48:51
Plymouth Albion get the job done at Brickfields with a home win over Tonbridge… but the post-match fallout steals the headlines. We break down the performance, key moments and what the result means in National 1, before diving into head coach Ryan Lamb’s seven-week touchline ban and the incident that sparked it.
Dings, Bears & Brutal Honesty: Scrummy Paul Isn’t Changing 03.02.2026 38:26
Dings Crusaders away and plenty to get into. We look at their links with Bristol Bears, break down the key moments from the game, and talk honestly about where Albion are at right now. No sugar-coating, no playing to the gallery — Scrummy Paul says it how it is and isn’t changing for anyone. Rugby chat, opinions you might not all agree with, and the usual Scrummy flavour.
One-Sided Doesn’t Even Cover It… Albion Dominate Rosslyn Park 27.01.2026 55:47
Plymouth Albion put on a statement performance as they thump Rosslyn Park at Brickfields. 💥 We break down a dominant afternoon for the Greens, with Jenkins reminding everyone that class is permanent and Boughton stepping up and hitting the big time when it mattered most. It wasn’t all perfect though… The third half once again failed to deliver, and yes — we’re trying very hard not to talk about t...
Top vs bottom: Wimbush Arrives & The Pack Lays Down a Marker 19.01.2026 46:27
Top vs bottom away at Leicester Lions — and Albion let the scrum do the talking. We discuss a big away victory, the arrival of Zac Wimbush, and why the set piece proved decisive.
Air Jenson: Boughton’s Blinder and a Packed Brickfields. Bishops Stortford (H) 12.01.2026 38:12
Jenson Boughton delivers a dominant, Michael Jordan-esque performance as Plymouth Albion put on a show in front of a record crowd at Brickfields. We break down a standout display, the key moments from the win, and what a packed house means for Albion’s momentum going forward.
Clifton Away: Train Beers Flowing, Ben Moa Flying, Rotherham Falling 22.12.2025 36:36
Train pints, a Clifton away day, Ben Moa running the show and Rotherham losing. Albion do the business and we soak it all in — Scrummy style.
A Dream Result Ruined by Dreams. Sale FC (H) 15.12.2025 40:05
Albion deliver a huge top-of-the-table win at Fortress Brickfields, signing off December’s last home game in style and sending a clear message to the league. Big performances, big points, and big momentum. Then the third half arrived… featuring a brutal rendition of Gabrielle’s “Dreams” that nearly undid all the good work.
Sedgley Streamed, Albion Beamed, Paul Redeemed…eventually. Sedgley Park (A). 11.12.2025 35:10
Albion went up to Sedgley Park and put in a shift… and Scrummy Paul wasn’t there to witness a single second of it in person. Instead, he spent his Saturday squinting at the YouTube stream, praying the camera wouldn’t follow a seagull instead of the ball. In this fashionably late episode, Paul finally breaks down Albion’s brilliant win, rewinds the best moments from the Sedgley stream, and pretends...
Albion Go Huge, Herbie Bows Out, Paul Gets It Wrong.. again. Rotherham (H). 24.11.2025 32:51
Albion have only gone and done it — top-of-the-table Rotherham Titans sent back up the M1 with a lesson in National One reality! Brickfields was bouncing, the lads were flying, and Scrummy Paul… well… he once again got his league facts completely wrong. We break down a massive Albion performance, celebrate every big carry, turnover and try, and pay tribute to Herbie as he hangs up the boots after...
South-East curse? Iwan Jenkins deleted it. Rams (A) 17.11.2025 27:54
Scrummy Paul relives the tries, the celebrations, and the moment the south east realised Albion weren’t messing about this time. Tune in for a glorious away day where everything, for once, went our way.
Capital punishment. Blackheath (A). 10.11.2025 34:05
Another rough day in the capital as Albion fall short at Blackheath. Scrummy Paul’s spirits take a hit, the fans are restless, and everyone’s wondering — is the season slipping away? Plenty of laughs, a few painful truths, and a post-match debrief only It’s Always Scrummy in Plymouth could deliver.
Floodlights, Lynx, and Lyrical Disasters. Birmingham Moseley (H) 27.10.2025 40:25
Plymouth Albion took to the field under the floodlights — and things got spooky. Hospitality guests were treated to complimentary Lynx Africa in the bathrooms (a truly premium touch), Albi Travel unveiled what can only be described as an “anthem attempt,” and Scrummy Paul tried to keep a straight face through it all. It’s a night of big hits, bright lights, and questionable lyrics in this latest A...
Quinned out and choc’d up. Tonbridge (A) 22.10.2025 40:16
A little late this week — blame the tech gremlins, not the pasties! 😅 Scrummy Paul’s back with a bumper episode after a wild rugby weekend. Albion battled hard but fell to a Tonbridge side full of Harlequins talent, before Paul made the trip to Sandy Park for Exeter Chiefs vs Harlequins. He also picks his dream Chocolate Bar XV (it’s as sweet as it sounds 🍫) and celebrates his big moment on BBC...
Back in the Stands and Back on Spotlight! Dings (H) 13.10.2025 30:46
After a week away from the terraces, Scrummy Paul is back watching Plymouth Albion — and this time, they’ve finally made it onto BBC Spotlight! We chat about the return to Brickfields, the atmosphere, the performance, and what it means to see Albion back on local TV.
Springboks, Pumas, and my mates on WhatsApp. Rosslyn Park (A) 06.10.2025 35:43
Scrummy Paul heads to rugby HQ — Twickenham — to soak up the atmosphere as Argentina take on South Africa 🇦🇷🇿🇦. But while he’s surrounded by international flair, two of his mates are holding the fort, watching Plymouth Albion’s trip to Rosslyn Park. They give their take on the Albion performance, the highs, the lows, and everything in between, while Paul compares the international spectacle to the...
Left out of the Spotlight. Leicester Lions (H) 29.09.2025 39:04
This week Scrummy Paul tackles the big talking point—why BBC Spotlight continues to leave Plymouth Albion out of their sports coverage despite Albion sitting top of the league. He shines his own light on the snub, shares fan reactions, and celebrates a brilliant home win over Leicester Lions that proves Albion deserve their moment on screen.
A bus, blazers & a banana skin. Bishops Stortford (A) 22.09.2025 43:18
Scrummy Paul takes an 11 hour coach trip to watch Plymouth Albion take on Bishops Stortford. With other teams in the league winning all of their games, this bananna skin fixture is a must win! As usual there will be talk about what’s new at Albion and how come the show has a new younger fan base?
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