The Scrum of the Earth Rugby Podcast

Wherein I go slightly nutty over the most recent round of international rugby, and do my very last complaining about the dumpster fire known as FloRugby. We also review where things stand leading towards the next Rugby World Cup, and look ahead to a bumper weekend to finish off the July tests, and look ahead to Episode 52, the final episode of the year, and think about heading into a brand new sea...

Wherein I am lucky enough to chat with two incredible women, who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference in our world. They are amazing, and the medicine they bring is of an importance that cannot be adequately expressed with words. If there is any way for you to show them some support, please do, you won’t regret it. The main website for Iroquois Roots Rugby is here: https://rootsrugby...

Wherein I enjoy a ton of international action, except for foolishly saving the Scotland match for last. Oy vey. The article about the new NPC initiative is here: https://www.provincial.rugby/news/rounding-out-first-season-of-bunnings-rugby-assist-with-20-club-restorations/ The article about Scotland’s “Soft Underbelly” is here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/62027544 If you're enjoying list...

Wherein I swallow the bitter pill of the MLR Final, enjoy my first full encounter with the WPL, and get all excited over the Currie Cup Final, before dipping into areas of rugby heretofore untapped here on the pod. The article about new Captain Luke Crosbie is here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/luke-crosbie-work-hard-and-put-my-body-on-the-line-thats-how-you-gain-respect/ The article about the L...

Wherein we talk all things Scottish Rugby and beyond, and clear up a few things about what it takes to sell a Hoover. Their lovely pod can be found here in “clean” form: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scottish-rugby-podcast/id1195370479 But I highly recommend the full, “sweary” version, found here: https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast “Summer,” by Alexander McCall, can be found...

Wherein I review all three finals from the weekend, then throw up in my own mouth after witnessing the end of my beloved Free Jacks’ season. The article about the Rugby Australia announcement is here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/report-rugby-australia-threatens-to-go-alone-with-super-rugby-as-all-bets-are-off/ If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below...

Wherein I am fortunate enough to sit down with USA Eagle Hall-of-Famer and all-around rugby legend, Jan Rutkowski. If you’d like a bit of extra info about her, you can always visit this link: https://www.usa.rugby/2017/08/eagle-alumni-spotlight-jan-rutkowski/ The article about WIVERN is here: https://www.scrumqueens.com/features/wiverns-85-tour-changed-game More info about Beantown Rugby can be fo...

Wherein I go over edge-of-seat playoff action around the world, worry myself sick about the MLR, float theories about ancient Celtic deities, and more! The article about Chile is here: https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2022/06/06/chile-assmble-strong-roster-to-face-scotland-and-usa/ The article about the BLU v BRU contest is here: https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/super-rugby/super-rugby-2022-sem...

Wherein I sit down with current Watsonians and future Scotland scrum-half, Rachel Law, to talk the ongoing success of women's rugby, the future of the sport in Scotland, and much more! If you'd like to learn more about Watsonians Womens' Rugby, you can look here: https://watsoniansrugby.com/teams/ladies-rugby/ If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, o...

Wherein I go over the quarterfinals in Super Rugby Pacific and the URC, the final regular-season rounds of the Prem and MLR, lay out my scorching hot take on my Free Jacks' loss on Friday, and so much more! The article about Richie Mo'unga was here: https://www.planetrugby.com/richie-mounga-all-blacks-star-seeks-overseas-move-after-rugby-world-cup/ If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy...

Wherein I look ahead to the conclusions of various competitions, including a couple I haven’t been able to follow this year. Playoffs are coming, plan ahead! If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! Thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://an...

Wherein we look back at the inaugural season of the URC, with particular emphasis on the Scottish clubs. We even get to some crazy conspiracy theories, so bring your tinfoil hat! If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! Thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Scrum...

Wherein I have a fantastic chat with Nicola about all things Edinburgh rugby.  If you're interested in joining the group, it's here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2013515502242068 And Nicola herself can be found @NicolaGarforth If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! Thanks as always f...

Wherein I spend all of 6 or 7 minutes bringing you up to date on one of the competitions I don’t follow, the Currie Cup in South Africa! If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! Thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumofthe...

Wherein I review all the latest action from around the world, and update the playoff scenarios for all 4 of the leagues I follow. I also get in at least one Lood *BLINK BLINK* de Jager joke, but I’m afraid I dropped the ball on Danny Care cracks. The article about end of the 7’s match between England and Argentina is here: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/world-rugby-sevens-mat...

Wherein I go on and on about the European campaigns, fall over myself thanking my Free Jacks for being so awesome, and basically cover everything else I can think of. The article about the proposed North/South comp is here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/may/09/rugby-powers-talks-new-global-north-v-south-tournament An article about the US being awarded the RWC bids is here: https://www.the...

Wherein I explain our newly-updated format, review all the EPCR, Super Rugby, and MLR action, and try to keep it all in a more reasonable time frame! The article about the test match in Chile is here: https://www.scottishrugby.org/news/scotland-a-to-face-chile-this-summer The Finn highlight is here: https://twitter.com/i/status/1523335649683726339 If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy m...

Wherein I go over all the action in the URC, the Prem, Women’s Six Nations, Super Rugby Pacific, and of course, go on a bit about my beloved New England Free Jacks, currently sitting pretty atop the league table. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth The article abou...

Wherein I get to have a lovely chat with my new friend and incredible rugby enthusiast/Free Jacks supporter, Ntale Joshua. Josh is a current official, a Free Jacks hardcore fan, and an all-around great guy. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth Thanks, cheers and be...

Wherein I go over all the action in the URC, the Prem, Women’s Six Nations, Super Rugby Pacific, and of course, go on a bit about my beloved New England Free Jacks, currently sitting pretty atop the league table. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth The article abou...

Wherein I have a yet another lovely chat with Phil, from the Jack’s Rangers Podcast! We talk about Phil’s own rugby journey, and can’t resist getting in a little Free Jacks stuff, as well! I've had to change the settings to "Explicit" again, because, I'd like to think, I always intentionally try to get Phil riled up. You can get in touch with Phil through Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacksRangers...

Wherein I have a lovely chat with Carwyn, co-host the Uneducated Rugby podcast! We chat all manner of Welsh Rugby, the URC, and more! You can find the pod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/uneducatedrugby If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth Thanks, cheers and be well...

Wherein I have a lovely chat with Will Owen of multiple avenues of fame! We talk URC, the state of the game, and just so much more cool stuff, it was smashing! He also manages to DESTROY yet another quiz by me, what a fellow! Will is on Twitter: https://twitter.com/will_owen9 At least one of his podcasts can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-squidge-rugby-world-cup-retrospec...

Wherein I have a lovely chat with Craig Manson and John Anderson of the Scottish Rugby Podcast. We get into Women's Six Nations, The European Cups, and of course, the URC. We do go on a bit, to be sure. Gotta love it. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth Thanks, che...

Wherein I go on and on about all the mind-boggling fixtures this weekend, and personally thank Peter O'Mahoney for not assaulting children. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth The Witte Museum can be found here: https://www.wittemuseum.org/ The article about Claudi...