The Scrum of the Earth Rugby Podcast

Wherein I am positively overwhelmed with the unreal opening round of the men’s Rugby World Cup, on top of all the incredible action still going on in New Zealand! The article about the Welsh kit change was here: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-agree-world-cup-kit-27668115 The piece featuring Beauden Parrot was here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-all-bl...

Wherein I enjoy a last weekend of pre-World Cup rugby, particularly the Farah Palmer Cup, which has given us our two Finals showdowns for next weekend. The article about World Cup contenders was here: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/rugby-world-cup-power-rankings-b2401717.html The article about the South African 7-1 bench split was here: https://www.planetrugby.com/news/south...

Wherein I again sit down with the brilliant Craig Manson to look ahead to Rugby World Cup. If you're not currently supporting the Scottish Rugby Podcast, I highly recommend it! https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast/posts 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...

Wherein I flip out about ENG v FIJI, flip out in the opposite way about SA v NZ, and generally enjoy an overly-full weekend of rugby. The article about changed allegiances was here: https://www.planetrugby.com/news/every-player-who-has-changed-nationalities-for-the-rugby-world-cup The article about Siya Kolisi was here: https://www.planetrugby.com/news/all-black-ardie-savea-pays-tribute-to-springb...

Wherein I sit down to talk all things New Zealand Rugby with famed author, Jamie Wall. We talk about his incredible books, as well as the past, present and future of rugby! The article referenced was here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/496240/all-blacks-fly-in-under-the-radar-and-that-s-how-they-like-it His website, where you can purchase all his great books, is here: https://www.jamiewallrugby...

Wherein I trip over myself trying to cover way too much rugby, but manage to inject some random silliness, as usual. The article about Stuart McInally was here: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/scotland-star-retire-after-omission-27529574 The article about Trowbridge Rugby Club Women was here: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-66518977 The article about Selica Winia...

Wherein I, at long last, sit down for a chat with the incredible Sammy Sullivan of the USA Eagle Sevens and the Pittsburgh Steeltoes! 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...

Wherein I am sad to have missed a bunch of the action, while being excited to have had a chance to go away camping, which I’ve been hoping to do all summer! The article about Losh Lord was here: https://www.planetrugby.com/news/all-blacks-call-up-young-lock-for-world-cup-warm-up-game-with-springboks The article about the dubious RWC records was here: https://www.planetrugby.com/news/six-unwanted-r...

Wherein I get overly excited about the return of the NPC, fawn unapologetically over the international action, and say a bunch of silly nonsense, as per usual. The article about the names on the Irish jerseys was here: https://www.rugbydump.com/news/ireland-fans-furious-as-irfu-announce-big-change-ahead-of-the-autumn-nations-series/ If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage th...

Wherein I go on and on about the final round of the BNRC, Round 3 of the FPC, and a handful of men’s internationals, as well. The article about Dai Young was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/cardiff-chairman-pens-open-letter-to-fans-after-exit-of-dai-young/ The article about the RWC Pool Selection was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/world-rugby-will-have-the-pool-draw-as-late-as-possible-...

Wherein I go over all the latest action, including the BNRC, the FPC, and the penultimate weekend in the Premier Rugby Sevens comp. The article about players joining the Top 14 was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/a-staggering-star-studded-top-14-new-entrants-23/ The article about Johnny Sexton’s replacements was here: https://www.planetrugby.com/news/the-ireland-players-who-can-benefit-from-j...

Wherein I sit down with a full 4-guest panel of all-stars to chat mostly very silly stuff. It's been two long years, and I can't wait to start on Season Three! 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...

Wherein I sit down with Phil from the Jack's Rangers Show to talk the MLR Championship Final, the season in general, and give out our awards to finish off the year! Phil's fantastic pod can be found here, among other places: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacks-rangers-show/id1614161907 Also, check out the website, where you can get some great merch, as well! https://www.jacksrangers.co...

Wherein I go on in great detail about the experience of being at an MLR Final, and spend some time being a bit bored by the blowouts in the Southern Hemisphere. The article about the Free Jacks’ championship was here: https://www.majorleague.rugby/news/late-malan-try-hands-new-england-inaugural-mlr-crown/ The article about Premiership Women’s Rugby was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/6...

Wherein I again sit down with the lovely Jonny McGinty to discuss all things EPCR! 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 say. In the meantime, thanks as...

Wherein I sit down to chat with Robbie Nock, the man I think of as the Voice of the Top 14! 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 say. In the meantime, t...

Wherein I go absolutely batty about another Free Jacks win, this time with our highest stakes to date, as well as several other bits, with moments of silliness mixed in as per usual. The article about Henry Thomas was here: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/richest-man-world-rugby-steps-27240085 The article about Eddie Jones and the value of coaching coaching coaches was here: h...

Wherein I lament being down to so few games, go bonkers over the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final, and desperately try to follow the Premier Sevens competition. I also admit why I didn’t want to see NY coming back for another Eastern Conference Final. The article about Marcos Kremer’s suspension was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/all-blacks-receive-boost-as-rival-arch-nemesis-rubbed-out/ The...

Wherein I again sit down with Free Jacks' star, Mitch Jacobson, to wrap up an incredible regular season. 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 say. In th...

Wherein I am completely and utterly blown away by the Top 14 Final, a game that instantly vaulted to the all-timers club. Meanwhile, there’s fun in Super Rugby, another win to remain unbeaten at home for my Free Jacks, and 5 red cards in Dallas. The article about Hollie Davidson was here: https://www.world.rugby/news/815577/hollie-davidson-world-rugby-u20-championship-interview The article about S...

Wherein I regret the ends of multiple comps, but get over-excited at the action we still have coming. The article about London Irish was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/65834979 The article about Brad Thorn was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/no-one-in-the-media-talks-about-that-we-dont-either/ If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below,...

Wherein I make a fuss over the final round of Super Rugby Pacific, wonder if my eyes are deceiving me as they took in 2 road wins out of 2 in the Top 14, and thoroughly enjoy another impressive Free Jacks victory. The article about two greats leaving Toulon was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/emotional-sergio-parisse-leaves-the-field-in-final-ever-match/ The article about the countdown to RWC...

Wherein I sit down once again with John and Craig from the Scottish Rugby Podcast to discuss the URC Grand Final, as well as the season that was. 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...

Wherein I cover the two big finals which ended up a bit boring, the hangfire ending to an epic Top 14 season, the penultimate round in Super Rugby, and another smashing win for my beloved Free Jacks at Fort Quincy. An amazing weekend overall, and check out the BONUS EPISODE coming out shortly where we cover not just the URC Final, but the overall season, it’s a real hoot, be sure to check it out. ...

Wherein I thoroughly enjoy a chat with returning Free Jacks hero, last year's MLR MVP, Mr. Beaudein Waaka. 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 say. In...