The Scrum of the Earth Rugby Podcast

Wherein I again sit down with the incredible TK, truly a man among men, and chat all things Free Jacks for the upcoming season. So much insight, and so many great quotes!  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 you could take...

Wherein I go through all the European action and insert several bits of silliness, as well. The article about tackle height was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/64333462 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 you co...

Wherein I get into the real fan ish for our beloved Free Jacks, featuring the one and only Phil Harris! 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 you could take that bit of time, it’s really more helpful than I can say. In the me...

Wherein I go through all the European action and insert several bits of silliness, as well. The article about Louis Rees-Zammit was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/gloucester-give-rough-guide-update-on-louis-rees-zammit-injury-wales/ The piece about the coaching clashes in League One was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/blueprints-of-four-rugby-masterminds-on-show-in-mouth-watering-league...

Wherein I get back to talking all things Six Nations and Scottish Rugby. A surprising amount of laughs ensue, I highly recommend it. 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 you could take that bit of time, it’s really more help...

Wherein I review some amazing weekend action, enjoy two full days of an open bar, and complain ever-so-slightly about Blow Rugby! The article about Steve Hansen’s thoughts was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/steve-hansen-the-best-player-i-ever-coached-and-the-secret-he-kept-from-me/ The article about RG Snyman was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/long-awaited-rg-snyman-comeback-has-encoun...

Wherein I flip out about all the latest action, complain about some goofy crap, and toss in a hefty dollop of silliness, just for taste. The article about coaching speculation was here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/130611110/who-will-be-coaching-the-all-blacks-australia-and-scotland-in-2024 If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below,...

Wherein I get WAY too excited about the holiday weekend, with a hefty dollop of silliness thrown in, as well. The article about Finn Russell’s move to Bath was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/64043070 The article about the so-called “shot clock” was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/64069729 If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below...

Wherein I go on and on about Round Two of the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup, and even allude to the final in the Rugby Europe Super Cup! The article about contracts in Wales was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/63973335 The article featuring Todd Clever was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/usa-legend-todd-clever-we-got-out-passioned-and-that-was-really-hard-to-see/ If you're e...

Wherein I am extremely happy to go through all the European action in the first round, while being at least as disappointed with the pathetic coverage afforded to fans like myself. The article about Levi Davis was here: https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-63908365 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 mont...

Wherein I look at all the action headed into the first week of the European competitions. Well, not all the action, as I didn’t have time to delve into the Dubai Sevens, and I’ve intentionally ignored the Rugby Europe Super Cup, since their reps agreed to come on the show to discuss it, only to completely ghost me. Thanks, guys! The article about the so-called “shot clock” was here: https://www.bb...

Wherein I chat with friend of the pod Jonny McGinty to look ahead to the upcoming European Cups. Well, the Heineken Cup, plus Glasgow just a tad, really. 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 you could take that bit of time,...

Wherein I go over the potentially earth-shaking results of the final men’s internationals for the Autumn, welcome back the Top 14, the Prem, and the URC, including an historic win for a Welsh region. Frankly, none of it seems that important in light of the news of Doddie Weir’s passing. If you are able, please support his legacy by contributing to his Foundation. The link for the “Longest Night” c...

Wherein I go through all the Autumn Internationals from the weekend, and spend a little more time looking at the history of these clashes. I also try not to talk too much about the failures of my USA Eagles, but it was inevitable. The article about Andy Friend was here: https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2022/11/14/andy-friend-to-leave-connacht-at-the-end-of-the-season/ All the info about the...

Wherein I sit down once again with the one and only Rachel Law. We talk all things from the final weekend of the 2021 RWC, 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! Thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumo...

Wherein I hint at the 2021 RWC, go on quite a bit about the Autumn Nations Series, fill in the blanks with the Prem and the Top 14, and add lots of silliness and random observations along the way. The article about Hollie Davidson was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/davidson-to-referee-world-cup-final-after-her-remarkable-year/ The article where Richie Mounga talks about Finn Russell was here...

Wherein I chat with the lovely Stuart Thom, now of the Royal Belfast Golf Club, about Doddie Weir, Motor Neuron Disease, and his work raising money for the "My Name'5 Doddie Foundation." The Foundation's main site is here: https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/ If you want to get involved, there are some ideas here: https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/fundraising-support The upcoming cycling event has detai...

Wherein I sit down once again with the wizard herself, Rachel Law. We talk all things Semi-Finals for the 2021 RWC, 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! Thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheear...

Wherein I hint at the 2021 RWC, go on quite a bit about the Autumn Nations Series, fill in the blanks with the Prem and the Top 14, and add lots of silliness and random observations along the way. The article about Hoggie was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/my-hair-my-teeth-my-fing-choice-with-what-i-do/ The article about Finn was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/finn-is-back-in-after-con...

Wherein I have yet another fantastic chat with the incredible Rachel Law! We catch up on our predictions from last week, go through all the Quarter-Finals action, and put in our predictions for this weekend's Semi-Finals! My apologies for the audio quality on my end, we had a small mic malfunction and had to call an audible, no pun intended. If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a be...

Wherein I cover all the latest action, and crunch a few numbers in the Top 14. I only touch on the RWC a teeny bit, because the fabulous Rachel Law will be back again this week to go over all things quarter finals. The article about Cam Redpath was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-quiet-weird-redpath-reaction-to-his-scotland-unavailability/ The article about La Rochelle was here: https://w...

Wherein I sit down once again with friends of the pod, John and Craig from the Scottish Rugby Podcast. We talk the state of the URC and what its future holds, Glasgow and Edinburgh’s seasons thus far, and a ton of other random stuff! 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, “sw...

Wherein I get to sit down once again with the amazing Rachel Law! We look at the Pool Stages of the 2021 RWC, mourn the departure of Scotland, and look ahead to the Quarter Finals! 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/Scr...

Wherein I sit down to chat with the amazing Philippa Tuttiett to talk the state of Women's Rugby, the HSBC Sevens, the 2021 RWC, 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! Thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/the...

Wherein Phil and I chat all things ghost, goblins, and hauntings, bringing a personal angle, to boot. Be afraid, be VERY afraid! Places I found my own stories: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27962267/in-honor-halloween-seven-most-haunted-venues-sports https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27962267/in-honor-halloween-seven-most-haunted-venues-sports If you're enjoying l...