<p>Wherein I get a brand-new guest, a critical win for my home team, exciting action in the Southern Hemisphere, and some incredible last-minute victories across Europe!</p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/"><u>https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p>If you are able to contribute anything at all to the ongoing efforts for Relief in Tonga, find out how to do so here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/tonga-volcano-tsunami-how-to-help/"><u>https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/tonga-volcano-tsunami-how-to-help/</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I have a lovely chat about the work done by Exeter Chiefs for Change that has resulted in the club announcing a massive re-brand, a process they will begin in July. We talk about the club itself, as it made it's way up from very modest origins all the way up to winning the Premiership title, as well as a European Championship, and we discuss the difficulties she and her group faced along the way.</p> <p>Elena and the Exeter Chiefs for Change organization can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://exchiefs4change.org/"><u>https://exchiefs4change.org/</u></a></p> <p>Or you can use Twitter, here:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/exchiefs4change"><u>https://twitter.com/exchiefs4change</u></a></p> <p>And here is some history about the Exeter Chiefs and their long and storied history:</p> <p><a href="https://www.exeterchiefs.co.uk/club-info/history"><u>https://www.exeterchiefs.co.uk/club-info/history</u></a></p> <p>And here is the great video they posted about their upcoming rebranding:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsPM1XT4Ajk"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsPM1XT4Ajk</u></a></p> <p>Thanks to you for listening, all over the world, cheers, talk to you soon, and be well.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I lament an 0-2 start in Super Rugby Pacific for my Highlanders, die a thousand deaths in SCO v FRA, try to enjoy the fixtures in the Prem and the URC, and vomit in my own mouth after the Free Jacks "loss" in the MLR. There’s also at least one Danny Care joke in there, as always, along with your Esoteric Prog-Rock Reference of the Week.</p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/"><u>https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p>The NPR piece on aid for Tonga is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/01/23/1074868392/why-tonga-is-opting-for-contactless-humanitarian-aid"><u>https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/01/23/1074868392/why-tonga-is-opting-for-contactless-humanitarian-aid</u></a></p> <p>And if you are able to contribute anything at all to the ongoing efforts, find out how to do so here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/tonga-volcano-tsunami-how-to-help/"><u>https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/tonga-volcano-tsunami-how-to-help/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I have a lovely chat with internet icon Will Owen, who shares his considerable insights and perspectives, as well as absolutely smashing a Welsh Rugby quiz I sprung on him out of nowhere. We look ahead to Round Three of Six Nations, and take a stab at solving everything that may or may not be wrong with rugby in Wales!</p> <p>Will himself can be found here:</p> <p>https://twitter.com/will_owen9</p> <p>His Rugby World Cup Retrospective podcast, co-hosted with his brother, Squidge, can be found here:</p> <p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-squidge-rugby-world-cup-retrospective/id1509793326</p> <p>And the gateway to his work for Rugby Pass can be found here:</p> <p>https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/contributor/will-owen/</p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> <p><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

Wherein I have yet another sit-down with the inimitable John Anderson of the Scottish Rugby Blog Podcast, which is always a real treat, and this time was no exception. We get real about the URC, talk squads and predictions, and generally solve everything you could want with regards to the Six Nations. If you haven’t yet listened to John’s podcast, I mean, my word, what are you waiting for? You can find it here, and I can’t recommend it highly enough: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scottish-rugby-podcast/id1195370479 Thanks to you for listening, all over the world, cheers, talk to you soon, and be well. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I lament my own inability to have previewed Super Rugby, which is here, as well as covering a stupid lot of other action, including my beloved NE Free Jacks, the rest of the MLR, the URC, and the Prem. Yeah dude, I gotta cut back.</p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/"><u>https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p>The article on the Italian club struggling with the Cosa Nostra was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/19/they-torched-our-clubhouse-but-sicilian-rugby-team-wont-let-mafia-win"><u>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/19/they-torched-our-clubhouse-but-sicilian-rugby-team-wont-let-mafia-win</u></a></p> <p>The NPR piece on aid for Tonga is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/01/23/1074868392/why-tonga-is-opting-for-contactless-humanitarian-aid"><u>https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/01/23/1074868392/why-tonga-is-opting-for-contactless-humanitarian-aid</u></a></p> <p>And if you are able to contribute anything at all to the ongoing efforts, find out how to do so here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/tonga-volcano-tsunami-how-to-help/"><u>https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/tonga-volcano-tsunami-how-to-help/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I was lucky enough to sit down to talk with Porf. Emeritus and all-around genius, Dr. Tony Collins, and we get to talk Rugby from the very beginning right up to the now. Incredible stuff, put together from very early podcasts, I hope you enjoy this reissue.</p> <p>Dr. Collins can be found on Twitter @collinstony , and his official site is here: http://www.tonycollins.org/</p> <p>His fantastic podcast is here, among other places: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rugby-reloaded/id1358627156</p> <p>Here's a great excerpt from "How Football Began": http://howfootballbegan.net/</p> <p>And you can shop for any of his great books here: https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Collins/e/B001HCZHAI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share</p> <p>I know people are down on Amazon, so if anyone knows a better place to find these titles, absolutely let me know and I'll update this info.</p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein we discuss the (for me) disappointing second round of Six Nations, the unfolding story of MLR 2022, the 4 rescheduled fixtures in the URC, and Round 16 of the Gallagher Premiership.</p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/"><u>https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p>The article on the new Super Rugby season can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.espn.com/rugby/story/_/id/33235223/queensland-reds-covid-cases-grow-super-rugby-pacific-eve"><u>https://www.espn.com/rugby/story/_/id/33235223/queensland-reds-covid-cases-grow-super-rugby-pacific-eve</u></a></p> <p>And the Ben White piece was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-evening-headlines-scotland-international-23025089"><u>https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-evening-headlines-scotland-international-23025089</u></a></p> <p>Also, the FRA v IRE bit:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60294447"><u>https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60294447</u></a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I have an amazing chat with an iconic legend of Free Jacks rugby, and talk Irish Wolfhounds, Sumner RFC, the Bonnies, the state of Johnny Sexton with Ireland, Oyster Boats, Farms, and oh yeah! Actual Free Jacks chat.</p> <p>The man himself is described here:</p> <p>https://freejacks.com/team/kyle-ciquera/</p> <p>And he can be found on the Insta @the_bald_eagle_3</p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein we look at a wholly remarkable weekend of rugby, I mean, I can't even.</p> <p>We have the start of the Six Nations, the incredible Season 5 of MLR, and for whatever reason, the Premiership have league fixtures.</p> <p>SPOILER ALERT: SCOTLAND WIN</p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/"><u>https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p>The “Thistle Do Nicely” podcast can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/"><u>https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/</u></a></p> <p>And they are awesome.</p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I have a fifth, count em', fifth chat with the man behind the Jack's Rangers Podcast, and look at the upcoming season for the MLR, and in particular, for our beloved Free Jacks. We probably make fun of New Jersey a little bit.</p> <p>Adult beverages were being consumed, so pardon any extra silliness.</p> <p>The epic Jack’s Rangers Preview Pods can be found here, for Part One:</p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0AVxY7p8g60kCvHH7OA9ZL?si=xyJj-wkVQ4y-1kyF4gUx1g"><u>https://open.spotify.com/episode/0AVxY7p8g60kCvHH7OA9ZL?si=xyJj-wkVQ4y-1kyF4gUx1g</u></a></p> <p>and here for Part Two:</p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mW9d0m4IkZY0O3luhRftA?si=13ls92OTSPW9kxhaMn7l_A"><u>https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mW9d0m4IkZY0O3luhRftA?si=13ls92OTSPW9kxhaMn7l_A</u></a></p> <p>Also, check out the website, where you can get some great merch, as well!</p> <p><a href="https://www.jacksrangers.com/"><u>https://www.jacksrangers.com/</u></a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I look back on a very fun weekend of Rugby, look ahead to the start of MLR Season Five, and give my previews and predictions of all things Six Nations!</p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p>For Six Nations info, I use their official site:</p> <p><a href="https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/"><u>https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/</u></a></p> <p>And I definitely availed myself of Wikipedia, as well:</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Nations_Championship#Results"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Nations_Championship#Results</u></a></p> <p>The full article about Steve Diamond:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60128177"><u>https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60128177</u></a></p> <p>And the bit about Dan Biggar:</p> <p><a href="https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/todays-rugby-headlines-dan-biggar-22861604"><u>https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/todays-rugby-headlines-dan-biggar-22861604</u></a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I mention my birthday way too many times while looking back on Round Four of the European Cup competitions, as well as a few matches I somehow didn't even know were happening!</p> <p>For my fixtures and results this week, I used mostly:</p> <p><a href="https://www.epcrugby.com/champions-cup/matches/fixtures-and-results/"><u>https://www.epcrugby.com/champions-cup/matches/fixtures-and-results/</u></a> and</p> <p><a href="https://www.epcrugby.com/challenge-cup/matches/fixtures-and-results/"><u>https://www.epcrugby.com/challenge-cup/matches/fixtures-and-results/</u></a> as well as</p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p>The quote about the Scarlets v Bristol match:</p> <p><a href="https://www.epcrugby.com/report/bristol-secure-top-four-finish-with-convincing-win#report"><u>https://www.epcrugby.com/report/bristol-secure-top-four-finish-with-convincing-win#report</u></a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I sit down with John Anderson once again, this time to discuss the upcoming Six Nations, the state of the Heineken Cup, and generally look at all things Scottish Rugby.</p> <p>John's incredible podcast can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scottish-rugby-podcast/id1195370479">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scottish-rugby-podcast/id1195370479</a></p> <p>as well as on Patreon if you'd like to become a supporter:</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast">https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast</a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> <p><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I wax lyrical about how good the European competitions are, but still manage to sneak in at least one unwarranted snarky comment about Danny Care's age. So. Much. Rugby!</p> <p>For my fixtures and results this week, I used mostly:</p> <p><a href="https://www.epcrugby.com/champions-cup/matches/fixtures-and-results/"><u>https://www.epcrugby.com/champions-cup/matches/fixtures-and-results/</u></a> and</p> <p><a href="https://www.epcrugby.com/challenge-cup/matches/fixtures-and-results/"><u>https://www.epcrugby.com/challenge-cup/matches/fixtures-and-results/</u></a></p> <p>To read the article about Sara Cox:</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/07/its-like-walking-through-stinging-nettles-sara-cox-on-her-trailblazing-rugby-career"><u>https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/07/its-like-walking-through-stinging-nettles-sara-cox-on-her-trailblazing-rugby-career</u></a></p> <p>And for info about Jack White’s comments:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/stop-selecting-overseas-based-players-jake-white-tells-springboks/"><u>https://www.rugbypass.com/news/stop-selecting-overseas-based-players-jake-white-tells-springboks/</u></a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I have a lovely chat with the New England Free Jacks' latest brilliant hire, Ewan Brumwell, an incredible man and wonderful addition to the local side as their new Strength and Conditioning Coach. As always, the subject of the interview is far more interesting than I could have imagined.</p> <p>My beloved Free Jacks can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://freejacks.com/"><u>https://freejacks.com/</u></a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I look back at all the great rugby from this weekend, and get super excited about how good the action really was... there are also some trollish jokes, and I find a way to make another crack about Danny Care being old. NOTE - If you haven't watched Harlequins v Exeter, put off listening until you have!</p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p>The info I got from Wales Online, along with other good stories, is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-evening-headlines-bosses-try-22643837"><u>https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/rugby-evening-headlines-bosses-try-22643837</u></a></p> <p>The belated but nice article about Kathy Flores can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/04/sports/rugby/kathy-flores-dead.html"><u>https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/04/sports/rugby/kathy-flores-dead.html</u></a></p> <p>And I found an actual detailed listing of our squad that year, which is here:</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Women%27s_Rugby_World_Cup_squads#United_States"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Women%27s_Rugby_World_Cup_squads#United_States</u></a></p> <p>And the blurb I used about Jimmy Gopperth was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/09/wasps-leicester-premiership-rugby-union-match-report"><u>https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/09/wasps-leicester-premiership-rugby-union-match-report</u></a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I react to the latest round of what, this year, passes for the Festive Darbies, get blown away by some incredible and strange stuff in the Prem, and make a joke about Danny Care's birthday that my partner described as "a long walk for a tiny drink of water," which is now my personal brand slogan.</p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.autumn-internationals.co.uk/2021/"><u>https://www.autumn-internationals.co.uk/2021/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/bunnings-npc-fixtures/"><u>https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/bunnings-npc-fixtures/</u></a></p> <p>The “Blood and Mud” podcast can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://play.acast.com/s/bloodandmudrugby"><u>https://play.acast.com/s/bloodandmudrugby</u></a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I try to stay upbeat despite the lack of festive darbies, and revel in at least a couple of the lovely Prem matches over Xmas weekend. Despite everything, there was still some great rugby to be had. Happy holidays!</p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.autumn-internationals.co.uk/2021/"><u>https://www.autumn-internationals.co.uk/2021/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/bunnings-npc-fixtures/"><u>https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/bunnings-npc-fixtures/</u></a></p> <p>The great article I quoted from Rugby Pass can be found in its entirety here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-most-underrated-player-in-international-rugby-and-the-find-of-the-year/"><u>https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-most-underrated-player-in-international-rugby-and-the-find-of-the-year/</u></a></p> <p>The “Blood and Mud” podcast can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://play.acast.com/s/bloodandmudrugby"><u>https://play.acast.com/s/bloodandmudrugby</u></a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I have a wee gab with Lee Calvert, cohost of the incredible Blood &amp; Mud podcast, who was kind enough to share some time with us here, just in time for the holidays, We talk about rugby, the Cleveland Browns, music, and life in general.</p> <p>The “Blood and Mud” podcast can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://play.acast.com/s/bloodandmudrugby"><u>https://play.acast.com/s/bloodandmudrugby</u></a></p> <p>Lee Calvert is on Twitter:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/bloodandmud"><u>https://twitter.com/bloodandmud</u></a></p> <p>You’ll have to find your own copy of “The Kids are Alright,” but here’s info about it:</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kids_Are_Alright_(1979_film)"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kids_Are_Alright_(1979_film)</u></a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a drink through the link below, and thanks as always for your support:</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I look back at all the incredible action in Europe, make snide comments about the weird uniforms on display, and look ahead to Round Two.</p> <p>Information about the European Cups can be found here:</p> <p>https://www.epcrugby.com/european-professional-club-rugby/</p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a drink through the link below, and thanks as always for your support:</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I discuss the upcoming European competitions, both Champions and Challenge, in preparation for possibly my favorite annual competition! I look at the history, format, and teams that are involved this year, and generally get myself super-excited.</p> <p>Here's a link to the info about streaming Challenge Cup matches:</p> <p>https://www.epcrugby.com/2021/12/07/epcrugby-tv-returns-for-heineken-champions-cup-and-epcr-challenge-cup/</p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I discuss the latest rounds in the URC and the Premiership, look ahead to the Euro comps right around the corner, and more!</p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.autumn-internationals.co.uk/2021/"><u>https://www.autumn-internationals.co.uk/2021/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/bunnings-npc-fixtures/"><u>https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/bunnings-npc-fixtures/</u></a></p> <p>This week, I got my news segment directly from Rugby World Magazine’s website, here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbyworld.com/news/cardiff-return-to-uk-134395"><u>https://www.rugbyworld.com/news/cardiff-return-to-uk-134395</u></a></p> <p>And here is the Bill Simmons podcast I mentioned during Thoughts of the Week:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rodgers-for-mvp-pats-bills-and-an-iconic/id1043699613?i=1000543781010"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rodgers-for-mvp-pats-bills-and-an-iconic/id1043699613?i=1000543781010</u></a></p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I have a lovely chat with my new Australian buddy, Blaze, a man on a mission to cover as much sport as he can, worldwide. We discuss the state of the game in Oz, look ahead to upcoming fixtures, and have a laugh over the people who've said Michael Hooper is "overrated."</p> <p>Blaze can be found personally on Instagram @BKRSport, the <strong>Rugby Down Under</strong> pod can be found here:</p> <p>https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZmNbHTZdzM6Ys37aO5dAN?si=SgDLVkiaSKG6MQq7a0BGwA&amp;dl_branch=1&amp;nd=1</p> <p>And his incredible YouTube Channel is here:</p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/bkrsport</p> <p>I encourage you all to check it out!</p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein Phil and I chat ghosts, rugby, and much more, about one of our favorite days of the year!</p> <p>The Jack's Rangers Podcast can be found here:</p> <p>https://open.spotify.com/show/2jDQ49PU5ToqCzY4SImva6</p> <p>If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>