The Scrum of the Earth Rugby Podcast

Wherein I try my best to cover an incredible weekend without melting down completely. Contents: Current Updates News Thoughts of the Week Reviews Challenge Cup Final Champions Cup Final Super Rugby Pacific MLR Diamond in the Ruck Updates and Previews The article about players switching national allegiance was here: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/best-players-world-rugby-switc...

Wherein I get very excited to welcome back a fantastic returning guest, Coach Scott Mathie of the New England Free Jacks! 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...

Wherein I get very excited about the URC and PREM semifinals, try to unlock the end of the TOP 14 season, gush about some great moments in Super Rugby, and relish another great win for my beloved Free Jacks. Contents: Current Updates News Thoughts of the Week Reviews URC Super Rugby Pacific Premiership Top 24 MLR Diamond in the Ruck Updates and Previews The article about Gregor Townsend was here:...

Wherein I get way too excited over the URC Quarterfinals, scratch my head a bit about the Prem, try to keep up with the neverending Top 14, wonder if this Super Rugby round has a theme, and enjoy another week of my Free Jacks not losing. The article about Ruby Tui was here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/may/02/ruby-tui-new-zealand-black-ferns-premier-rugby-sevens-us The article about Joe...

Wherein I again chat with the incomparable Rachel Law to review the recently concluded Women's Six Nations, chat WXV, the future of the game, and 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 it if you could take that bit of time,...

Wherein I go through the end of Six Nations, the excitement of the semi’s in European action, the Culture Round in Super Rugby Pacific, and of course, the good ol’ MLR. I probably inject some general silliness, as well. Contents: Current Updates News Thoughts of the Week Reviews Women’s Six Nations Champions Cup Challenge Cup Super Rugby Pacific MLR Diamond in the Ruck Updates and Previews The art...

Wherein I sort through another mad weekend of rugby, and inject some silliness along the way. Contents: Current Updates News Thoughts of the Week Reviews Women’s Six Nations URC Premiership Top 14 Super Rugby Pacific MLR Diamond in the Ruck Updates and Previews The article about Stuart McInally was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/65326045 The article about Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was here:...

Wherein I attempt to cover like a million competitions, but mostly have eyes for the URC. I also, hopefully, inject a bit of silliness along the way. The article about so-called Orange Cards was here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/12/orange-cards-being-considered-for-rugby-world-cup-after-trial If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or y...

Wherein I am thrilled to welcome back my dear friend and record-holding guest, Phil Harris from the Jack's Rangers Show, to discuss all things MLR and our beloved Free Jacks! 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...

Wherein I really get into it with Europe, enjoy another home win for my Free Jacks, and generally inject a modicum of silliness into the world of rugby. The article about the impact of the Luther Burrell investigation was here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/05/maro-itoje-hopeful-english-rugby-racism-investigation-can-change-game-for-better The article about New Zealand’s investment in...

Wherein I am thrilled to get back to all the action in the EPCR, disappointed at a loss for my beloved Free Jacks, and thrilled by another round down in Super Rugby Pacific. I also manage to inject a healthy amount of silliness, as usual! The article about Louis Lynagh was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/harlequins-the-louis-lynagh-return-and-evans-with-england-latest/ If you're enjoying list...

Wherein I cover another massive weekend of some incredible rugby, celebrate another home win for my Free Jacks, and I also manage to inject some silliness, as per usual. The article about “Razor” was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/65023372 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 suppor...

Wherein I sit down with two of the Free Jacks' new players this year, Andrew Quattrin and Cole Keith. We chat all kinds of stuff before getting to a lovely Speed Round, and it was a ton of fun, I hope you enjoy it. I had some audio issues and had to use an alternative mic, so the sound quality isn't up to snuff, apologies for that! If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage thr...

Wherein I wrap up this year’s Six Nations, look at all the action in Super Rugby both Pacific and Aupiki, marvel at another beautiful win for my Free Jacks over our fiercest rivals, and you guessed it, I also manage to inject some silliness, as per usual. Six Nations: 5:28 Super Rugby Pacific: 17:06 Super Rugby Aupiki: 25:10 Major League Rugby: 27:00 The article about England Rugby was here: https...

Wherein I chat what could have been my all-time favorite weekend of Six Nations, catch up on Super Rugby, the final round of Super Rugby Aupiki, and finally get back to Fort Quincy to witness the return of my beloved Free Jacks. I also manage to inject some silliness, as per usual. Show Contents: Six Nations: 4:41 Super Rugby Pacific: 12:28 Super Rugby Aupiki: 17:45 Gallagher Premiership: 19:15 Ma...

Wherein I finally nail down a (potential) new format to deal with the stupid amount of rugby on offer at the moment, completely avoid complaining about Blow Rugby for a change, and stare, agape, at Charles Piutau’s immovable hair. I also manage to inject some silliness, as per usual. The article about the Pacific Four Series was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/where-the-world-champion-black-f...

Wherein I go over a positively goofy amount of rugby, complain about Flo, but pledge to do less of that, forget to toss in a Danny-Care-Is-Old joke, sadly, but still manage to inject some silliness, as per usual. This is PART TWO of a TWO PART EPISODE, covering Super Rugby Pacific, Super Rugby Aupiki, the URC, and the MLR. The article about the ongoing issues in Wales was here: https://www.waleson...

Wherein I go over a positively goofy amount of rugby, complain about Flo, but pledge to do less of that, forget to toss in a Danny-Care-Is-Old joke, sadly, but still manage to inject some silliness, as per usual. This is PART ONE of a TWO PART EPISODE, covering Six Nations Round 3, Gallagher Premiership Round 18, and Top 14 Round 19. The article about the ongoing issues in Wales was here: https://...

Wherein I manage to cover a stupid amount of rugby, yet again, and manage to inject some silliness, as well. The article about rugby and motherhood was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/64655045 The article about Eddie Jones and the “forgotten Wallabies” was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/how-eddie-jones-return-opens-up-opportunities-for-forgotten-wallabies/ If you're enjoying list...

Wherein I sit down with Chris Lind, AKA "Bozo 6," to talk rounds 1 and 2 of Six Nations. We talk about Chris' own experience getting into rugby, his transition from the gridiron code to Rugby Union, make predictions about rounds 3-5 of Six Nations, and more! Can we resist throwing in some Free Jacks chat? No, of course we cannot. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage throu...

Wherein I sit down with Assistant Coach Mike Rogers, then Free Jacks 'First Five' Jayson Potroz to talk the new MLR season, the state of the Free Jacks and Rugby in America, the NPC, being a dad, 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...

Wherein I go on and on about some great performances in Round Two of the Six Nations, cry into my beer at the state of Welsh Rugby, quickly check in on the Rugby Europe Championship, and manage to inject some silliness, as usual. The article about Simon Middleton was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/64543628 The article about Steve Diamond and the Worcester Warriors drama was here: http...

Wherein I spend most of our time yacking about the 2023 Six Nations, and get into some URC, some Top 14, and at least allude to the new Rugby Europe Championship. I also skipped the U20’s stuff, but if I missed anything, you can always drop me a line! The article about the Rugby Europe Championship was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-rugby-europe-championship-deserves-your-attention/ If y...

Wherein I sit down for a lovely chat with one of our fantastic new recruits, Mr. Mitch Jacobson. Mitch denies his name carries weight in New Zealand, but what else would we expect from a Kiwi? 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 apprecia...

Wherein I discuss all the goings-on from rounds 16, 16, and 13 in the Top 14, Prem, and URC, respectively, and insert several bits of silliness, as well. The article about Bernard LaPorte was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/64391140 All the info about the HSCBC Sevens can be found here: https://www.world.rugby/sevens-series/?lang=en The very interesting history of Sebastian Cancelliere...