The Scrum of the Earth Rugby Podcast

Wherein I look closely at the PREM and the TOP 14, and peek into the crystal ball to see what lies ahead. I’m not sure, but it feels like it’s a safe bet that there’s some silliness in there. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly u...

Wherein I go over Round 14 of Super Rugby Pacific, and look ahead to the playoffs. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO...

Wherein we talk the conclusion of the URC regular season, and pay a bit of tribute to a beloved player who we lost last week. As always, there’s probably a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites comm...

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Wherein I go over a TON of results, including some all-time upset classics! Hopefully, there’s a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. The article about Taniela Tupou was here: ‘Do I even know how to play rugby?’ Battling Wallabies star ready to miss Lions tour If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than a...

Wherein I go over a TON of results, including some all-time upset classics! Hopefully, there’s a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. The article about the broadcasting expansion of MLR was here: Major League Rugby Broadcast Expands to Over 100 Countries Worldwide If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather th...

Wherein I again sit down with the incredible Tom Kindley to chat NE Free Jacks, the state of the MLR, and more! Hopefully, there’s a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show...

Wherein I again sit down with the incredible Rugby Julia to chat USA Rugby, recap the Six Nations, rave about the WER, and more! Hopefully, there’s a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly u...

Wherein I again sit down with the incredible Harry Jones and chat about the weekend, and the differences between the men’s competitions. Hopefully, there’s a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. My dumb joke about vaping teens was actually taken from The Hard Times, and you can read the article here: Teens Vaping Behind Vatican Accidentally Elect New Pope If you're enjoying listening, please...

This week, a massive a massive of rugby, and I manage to absolutely massacre the name, “Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.” Hopefully, I inject some silliness, as well. The video explaining the new Super Rugby playoff format is here: 2025 Super Rugby Format Announced If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio o...

Europe is back! No, not the band, thankfully, but European Rugby, of both Champions and Challenge varieties!  We cover all the action, along with Super Rugbies both Pacific and Aupiki, the MLR, the WER, and of course, the SIX NATIONS. Hopefully, there’s a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like t...

Europe is back! No, not the band, thankfully, but European Rugby, of both Champions and Challenge varieties!  We cover all the action, along with Super Rugbies both Pacific and Aupiki, the MLR, the WER, and of course, the SVNS down in Singapore. Hopefully, there’s a modicum of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like t...

Wherein I again sit down with Patricia and Jonny to look at the European Cups, and it’s always a hoot. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Win...

Wherein I try to cover a TON of action, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” ava...

Wherein I try to cover a TON of action, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. The article about Ma’a Nonu was here: Major League Rugby: Five takeaways as Ma'a Nonu 'honoured' to take new role while ex-Edinburgh back the 'clear difference' for Old Glory DC If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rathe...

Wherein I sit down with the amazing Alice Soper to talk Super Rugby Aupiki and all things Women’s Rugby, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the s...

Wherein I sit down with the amazing Alice Soper to talk Super Rugby Aupiki and all things Women’s Rugby, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the s...

Wherein I have another lovely chat with Julia Singer, AKA Rugby Julia, to chat PWR, the WER, the SIX NATIONS, and much more! If you're enjoying listening, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and tell a friend to give us a try! If you still haven’t left a review, I’d really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it’s really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as alw...

Wherein I try to cover a TON of action, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. NOTE - I apologize for the weird audio, I am trying to work out what the issue is. The article throwing shade at the English coaching ranks was here: Six Nations: Will Carling questions quality of England coaches - BBC Sport I was following coverage of Cyclone Alfred here: Cyclone Alfred live updates: B...

Wherein I try to cover a TON of action, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. The article about Kenya winning the opening leg of the Challenger Series was here: Kenya claim spoils in opening Sevens Challenger round If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to ou...

Wherein I get very excited for all the February rugby, and, naturally, insert a bit of silliness, to boot. The article about IRE coming to the USA to face the ALL BLACKS was here: Ireland and the All Blacks Return to Chicago for International Rugby Rematch at Soldier Field This November If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VI...

Wherein I sit down once again with the incredible Dallen Stanford to discuss the return of Major League Rugby, the state of the SVNS, and to look ahead to more of his amazing projects! If you're able to help out Jill Potter in any way, please do so here: https://t.co/Ku5sNHD7AQ If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! Sound bites commonly used in this...

Wherein I get back to reviewing our multitudinous domestic action, and throw in some silliness for good measure. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “Th...

Wherein I get very excited for the return of SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC, and probably get a little silly as well. The preview of Aussie teams for Super Rugby was here: Can an Australian team finally win? Full Super Rugby Pacific 2025 preview | Sporting News Australia If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you’d like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio...

Wherein I have another lovely chat with the incredible Robbie Nock, the voice of the Top 14! If you're enjoying listening, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and tell a friend to give us a try! If you still haven’t left a review, I’d really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it’s really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! Sound bite...