<p>Wherein I have a lovely chat with Phil from Jack's Rangers, a man who shares my love of the New England Free Jacks and creating podcasts about rugby in the United States.</p> <p>Phil's fantastic pod can be found here:</p> <p>https://open.spotify.com/show/2jDQ49PU5ToqCzY4SImva6</p> <p>And he is on Twitter at:</p> <p>https://twitter.com/JacksRangers</p> <p>PLUS! He is trying to raise enough money to pay a rugby coach to come to South Carolina to get their rugby squad where they need to go, and if you'd like to support the effort, check out the great videos and links on Twitter!</p> <p>And for friends and supporters of our beloved New England Free Jacks, check out this site:</p> <p>https://www.the1stregiment.com/</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>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</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 look at an exciting final round in South Africa, some great action in Scotland, lots of exciting news and predictions, and more!</p> <p>The shouted-out podcast this week was The Canadian Ruck, which can be found here:</p> <p>https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-canadian-ruck/id1496465405</p> <p><br> Also, their recent interviewees, as well as another organization I support, can both be found here and here:</p> <p>https://thunderrugby.ca/</p> <p>https://rootsrugby.org/</p> <p>And of course, if you'd thought about buying me a coffee this week, why don't you instead show some support for Doddie Weir and the the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, which can be found here:</p> <p>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</p> <p>I'm @OfScrum and via TheScrumOfTheEarth@Gmail.Com. Cheers and thanks!</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 the second meeting between South Africa and Argentina, lament the uncertain fates of the Rugby Championship and other leagues, entreat the listener to hook me up with some Super Six action, hint at Bonus Eps to come, and more!</p> <p>This week's Shout-Out Pod is the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, and can be found here:</p> <p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aotearoa-rugby-pod/id1525663883 among other places, I'm sure. Give 'em a listen!</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>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>

<p>Wherein I go through the first 2 rounds of MLR's 2nd collegiate draft, noting some interesting tidbits along the way.</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>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>

<p>Wherein I discuss the Bledisloe, the BNbVERC ("Boringly-Named-but-Very-Exciting Rugby Champiomship"), the Currie Cup, the NPC, and... wait, I can't find any more rugby!</p> <p>I am having SO much fun doing this, and I'd love to hear from more of you. I'm @OfScrum, or via TheScrumoftheEarth@gmail.com</p> <p>This week's highlighted podcast is The Scrum V Podcast, an incredible pod that offers all kinds of insight, as well as mini-series on rugby history, and more. Check them out at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrv1v/episodes/downloads and you can follow them on Twitter here:</p> <p>https://twitter.com/BBCScrumV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor</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>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>

<p>Wherein I am too excited not to pod about all the action in the Southern Hemisphere this weekend. Currie Cup, NPC, and the Boringly-Named-but-Always-Exciting Rugby Championship are all in full flight, and more!</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>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</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 Currie Cup in South Africa, the National Provincial Championship in New Zealand, and, well, that's about it for this ep.</p> <p>Please get in touch, I am at https://twitter.com/OfScrum</p> <p>If you're from the Southern Hemisphere, please let me know what I can do to improve my coverage, and thanks!</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>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</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 entertain my first-ever guests for a lovely Scottish-centric discussion of the recent Lions series.</p> <p>Rory and Chris can be found at: &nbsp;https://www.audible.com/pd/Thistle-Do-Nicely-Podcast/B08K581RQV</p> <p>And they are, of course, on Twitter, at: &nbsp;https://twitter.com/ThistleDoPod</p> <p>*{WARNING}* This is the first episode labeled 'explicit,' so please be careful with your own sensibilities. &nbsp;&lt;3</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>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</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 decider between the Lions and the Springboks, the opening match between New Zealand and Australia, and more! Also, later this week, we'll have a special bonus episode featuring my first-ever guests, to further discuss the Lions series.</p> <p>This week, I'm giving a shout-out to the Flats &amp; Shanks Podcast, one I particularly enjoy myself:</p> <p>https://flatsandshanks.com/</p> <p>Thanks for listening, and come back soon!</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>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</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 you get quick overview and reaction to the squad announcements for the Lions series and the Rugby Championship, as well as the prediction I left out of the last full pod.</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>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</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 Boks' victory over the Britty Kitties, the end result of the third MLR Shield, some news and opinion, and much more!</p> <p>I also give a shout-out to a favorite pod of mine, the Flats &amp; Shanks podcast - their providers don't coincide with my own, so I feel like I should share their Facebook link: &nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/flatsandshanks/</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>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</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 introduce people to watching and streaming the greatest sport in the world. New to the sport? Curious but confused? Stuck in a country like the USA that doesn't seem to care about rugby? Listen on, my friend, I've been there and this ep is for YOU. &nbsp;&nbsp;:)</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>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</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 Lions series, the semi-finals of Major League Rugby, and more! Please follow me on Twitter @OfScrum or email me at thescrumoftheearth@gmail.com</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>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</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>Welcome! I'm David Lawrence, an American rugby union fan who follows rugby all over the globe. This is the preview for the weekly pod that will begin a day or two after the first Lions test against the Springboks, which is actually tomorrow, July 24th!</p> <p>Each week, I'll do Current Updates (what's up with me), News (anything breaking around the world), Things to Chew On (items I'm thinking about or suggested by you), Scores (most rugby fans would say "Results"), and Upcoming Matches / Predictions (all predictions wrong or your money back.)</p> <p>I'm also happy to include any items submitted by you, the listener. I'm on Twitter @OfScrum or just can drop me an email at TheScrumOfTheEarth@gmail.com</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>