The Scrum of the Earth Rugby Podcast

Wherein I am thrilled to welcome back our good friends, Harley and Huw. They’re brilliant, obviously, and I highly recommend you check out both their podcasts! The Pirate Rugby Podcast on Apple Podcasts Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation Podcast | Podcast on Spotify 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 m...

Wherein I am thrilled to welcome back our most frequent guests, John and Craig. They’re brilliant, obviously, and I recommend you do like I do and support them through Patreon. Always worth it! Scottish Rugby Podcast 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! If you still haven’t left a rev...

Wherein I get very excited to see how these major competitions are unfolding right at the end, with plenty of crazy twists and turns. I also accidentally bury the lead a bit by waiting until the end to discuss the most incredible result of the whole weekend, congratulations again to Canada, what a day! I also fulfill my obligation to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. The article about...

Wherein I try to deal with an insane amount of action, while dealing with baseball season and Mother’s Day all at once! However, I’m pretty sure I fulfilled my obligation to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. The article about Danny Care’s new deal was here: ⁠Danny Care: Harlequins scrum-half agrees new one-year contract - BBC Sport⁠ The article about Kildunne and Jones going to the GB...

Wherein I get very very excited about the semifinals in Europe, then feel much less so for Super Rugby. Not sure why exactly, but just wasn’t feelin’ it this week. However, I’m pretty sure I fulfilled my obligation to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. The article about injured All Blacks was here: ⁠Concerns over Scott Barrett as five key All Blacks sidelined⁠ The article about the mat...

Wherein I really enjoy a lovely weekend of SO much rugby, though I admit, I’m looking forward to the comparative peace that is on its way this coming weekend. Pretty sure I fulfilled my obligation to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. The article about Worcester Warriors was here: Sixways statement: Financial collapse of Worcester owners Atlas The bad news about Faletau was here: Falet...

Wherein I am very excited to kick off our first weekly episode on the Sport Social Network, they’ve really been great, and I very much hope we can leverage this platform to reach new audiences. If you have yet shared or liked or reviewed or any of those things, please, just take a moment and do so, it’d be amazing to see more people all over the globe tuning in. As usual, I feel fairly confident I...

Wherein I sit down for a chat with the amazing Alice Soper, New Zealand writer, pundit and advocate for all things Women's Rugby! If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up to become a monthly supporter! 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...

Wherein I am overjoyed by the reasonable amount of top notch rugby, what a weekend! I definitely don’t mention my shame for picking against my beloved Free Jacks, and unless you’re one of the few people reading this, you’d never know! Oh yes, I feel pretty sure I manage to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. The article about the Pro D2 was here: The ProD2: Rugby's land of opportunity T...

Wherein I get very excited for the return to European action, as well as another win for my Free Jacks. I feel pretty sure I manage to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. The article about Kitshoff leaving Ulster was here: Steven Kitshoff set to make shock Ulster exit after just one year at Ravenhill The article about Fergus Burke was here: Burke eyeing Test honours with eligibility for...

Wherein I manage to greatly tone down the absurd scope of the coverage last week, enjoy a few upsets and bounce-backs, and, just now as I write this, get weirdly excited for the return of the EPCR! Hopefully, I manage to insert a modicum of silliness, as well. The article about Danny Care was here: 'Long time coming' – England legend Danny Care set for last Twickenham hurrah The article about Mich...

Wherein I sit down with the one and only and very calmly-named, Harry Jones, and quite literally cover everything. 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! 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...

Wherein I sit down with the inimitable Phil Harris, the man behind the Jack's Rangers Show, and a fellow hardcore fan of our team here in New England. We get some insights into life in New Hampshire, Phil's travel plans for the season, and of course, we go on and on about our magical team. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up thr...

Wherein I am a tad overwhelmed with the sheer volume of rugby on display this weekend, but manage to pull things together. I think. Hopefully, I manage to insert a modicum of silliness, as well. The article I didn’t have time to talk about, about Jasper Wiese was here: Jasper Wiese: When you play for the Springboks, you put your own desires behind you The article I would have liked to include abou...

Wherein I again sit down with the Co-Founder, Owner and CEO of the New England Free Jacks, the legendary Alex Magleby! We talk the Free Jacks, the MLR, the newest team in the league, and Rugby World Cup 2031! 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! If you still haven’t left a review, I’d...

Wherein I feel a bit bummed by the Six Nations, but much less so about the Free Jacks returning to their winning ways at home. Hopefully, I manage to insert a modicum of silliness, as well. The article about the rugby club getting a new gazebo was here: Devon rugby club gets cash seized from criminals for new gazebo The article about the Wooden Spoon was here: Wooden spoon: The trophy no sports te...

Wherein I try to get over my disappointment with a Free Jacks opening day home loss, screw up predictions left and right, but still manage to thoroughly enjoy a massive chunk of action from the insane weekend. As always, I try to inject at least a modicum of silliness, as well. The article about Ireland’s place in the world rankings was here: Springboks legend says Ireland can only be 'judged' whe...

Wherein I manage to hit upon all your selections for Games of the Week, rejoice in the return of the MLR, and as always, inject quite a bit of silliness, as well. The article about the NZR’s Player Rest Policy was here: Ex-Wallaby blasts New Zealand Rugby's ‘stupid’ policy as All Blacks rested : PlanetRugby The article about the rivalry between Spain and Portugal was here: Portugal v Spain: Histor...

Wherein I catch up with one of my favorite people on the planet, Craig Manson, to talk Six Nations, Edinburgh in the URC, how we make scrums more transparent to the world, and so much more! 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! If you still haven’t left a review, I’d really appreciate...

Wherein I miss as much as I cover, but hey, time stands still for no one. Even so, I managed to insert quite a bit of silliness, as well. I hope. The article about Abby Dow was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/abby-dow-i-love-playing-rugby-when-im-happy/ The article about Dan McFarland was here: CONFIRMED: Ulster sack 'longest-serving' head coach after post-match rant and announce interim boss...

Wherein I get a bit excited to have the URC back, am floored by seeing Clyde the Mascot for the first time, and get a little nervous about all the upcoming rugby. Hopefully, I managed to insert quite a bit of silliness, as well. The article about Super Rugby’s cure for “kick tennis” was here: Super Rugby outlaws frustrating 'kick tennis' trend that could go global The article about Australian Rugb...

Wherein I go over Round Two of the men’s Six Nations, a full slate in the PWR, and inevitably, inexorably, another round of Top 14 action. Hopefully, I managed to insert quite a bit of silliness, as well. The article about Maddison Levi and Eva Karpani was here: Maddison Levi and Eva Karpani receive accolades at Rugby Australia Awards The article about Joe Schmidt was here: ‘Best versions of thems...

Wherein I go over Round One of the men’s Six Nations, a full slate in the PWR, and inevitably, inexorably, another round of Top 14 action. Hopefully, I managed to insert quite a bit of silliness, as well. The article about the prosecutions for online abuse was here: World Rugby takes legal action following match official abuse monitoring after World Cup - BBC Sport The article about New Zealand v...

Wherein I get annoyed about the lack of PWR games available, get a little crusty about the comms in the Prem, and try desperately to shake off the downbeat vibes I’ve been riding all week, just not a fun time here at the Scrum of the Earth HQ.  The article about Melbourne Rebels’ insolvency was here: Melbourne Rebels enter voluntary administration amid debt crisis - ESPN The article about Wayne Ba...

Wherein I go on and on and on about who-knows-what, I mean, let’s face it. The article about All Blacks in the NFL was here: The All Blacks who would have the best shot at making an NFL roster Jamie Wall’s article was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/state-of-play-womens-rugby-in-new-zealand/ If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign...