The Scrum of the Earth Rugby Podcast

Hello! My name is David Lawrence, and I'm an American Rugby fan who follows the game all over the globe. The Scrum of the Earth is a weekly podcast, with bonus episodes frequently thrown in. Each week, we look at news and results from around the world, and we look ahead to upcoming action. I support my USA Eagles, the New England Free Jacks in MLR, Scotland internationally, and a few other teams in leagues I follow, from the NPC to the Super Six. Please get in touch @OfScrum or TheScrumOfTheEarth@gmail.com, I am always happy to answer questions or respond to your ideas. Cheers, and be well! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

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Rugby
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Episode 11 - The Weekend in the Northern Hemisp...
<p>Wherein I cover only half of this AMAZING weekend of rugby, including World Cup Qualifiers for my Eagles, weeks 2 and 3 of the URC and Premiership, respectively, as well as the good ol' Super Six. Part 2 will include Australia v Argentina, South Africa v New Zealand, as well as a nice NPC wrap-up, be sure to check it out.</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>
36 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} What's The Deal With NPC Rugby?...
<p>Wherein I discuss the soccer trophy from 1901 that became the most prized Rugby honor in New Zealand, and how that relates to an incredible rugby competition thriving today, the National Provincial Championship.</p> <p>Information about the NPC can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/"><u>https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/</u></a></p> <p>And if you’re a Kiwi listener, please get in touch to share your thoughts on the comp and this episode, as well!</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> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>
15 min
303
{BONUS EPISODE} Interview with Free Jacks Coach...
<p>Wherein Coach Mathie takes some time to sit down and talk rugby, from the Currie Cup to Super Rugby, and of course, our beloved New England Free Jacks. He can be found @scottymathie, and soon enough, he can be found here in New England.</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>
64 min
304
Episode 10 - Week One of the URC, Week Two of t...
<p>Wherein I discuss the opening weekend of the URC; the second round of the Prem; the Rugby Championship, and let's face it, lots of other stuff.</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>
26 min
305
{BONUS EPISODE} Phil from Jack's Rangers Return...
<p>Wherein I sit down for another fun talk with Phil about the New England Free Jacks, the USA Eagles and their upcoming tests to qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and lots more!</p> <p>Phil can be found @JacksRangers, and you can get the pod itself here https://open.spotify.com/show/2jDQ49PU5ToqCzY4SImva6 as well as wherever you normally get your podcasts.</p> <p>I want to point you all towards an incredibly important cause, one that I continue to support - the <a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>My Name’s Doddie Foundation</u></a>. If you have the ability to give anything, consider donating to his amazing foundation. And if you need to know why Doddie is a living, breathing, actual hero? Please just click here, for starters:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</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> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>
37 min
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{BONUS EPSIODE} Scottish Rugby Preview with Jon...
<p>Wherein I sit down with a true fan of Scottish Rugby, Mr. Jonny McGinty of the Scottish Rugby Blog Podcast, to look ahead to how the Scottish Clubs should be feeling heading into the United Rugby Championship, as well as to cast our eyes ahead to the Autumn Internationals.</p> <p>The pod can be found here: https://www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk/ though you can also find it by searching the various podcast platforms;</p> <p>Collectively, they are on Twitter @ScotRugbyBlog and Jonny himself is @spacemanjonny ... His club is https://www.howerugby.co.uk/rugby/senior/howe-knights if you were interested in membership or becoming a sponsor.</p> <p>I want to point you all towards an important cause, one that I support - the <a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>My Name’s Doddie Foundation</u></a>. If you have the ability to give anything, consider donating to this amazing foundation. And if you need to know why Doddie is a living, breathing, actual hero, please just click here, for starters:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</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>
35 min
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Episode 9 - Springboks Lose Again, and the Retu...
<p>Wherein I discuss the tons and tons of rugby that came and went this weekend, including the return or Premiership Rugby. A good time was had by all, come join us!</p> <p>I want to point you all towards an incredibly important cause, one that I continue to support - the <a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>My Name’s Doddie Foundation</u></a>. If you have the ability to give anything, consider donating to his amazing foundation. And if you need to know why Doddie is a living, breathing, actual hero? Please just click here, for starters:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</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>
19 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} A LONG Weekend of Rugby, Let's ...
<p>Wherein we discuss four, count 'em, four matches all from different comps this weekend, gosh there's just so much rugby!</p> <p>I want to point you all towards an incredibly important cause, one that I continue to support - the <a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>My Name’s Doddie Foundation</u></a>. If you have the ability to give anything, consider donating to his amazing foundation. And if you need to know why Doddie is a living, breathing, actual hero? Please just click here, for starters:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</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>
30 min
309
{BONUS EPISODE} Premiership Preview! It's that ...
<p>Wherein I provide top-of-the-line, expert rugby opinions on all 13 teams set to face off over 22 rounds, starting on Friday.</p> <p>The storylines are rampant as the Prem gets back into action, and I'm here to foresee how it will unfold, plus some extra tidbits for my American fans, for whom this whole thing, frankly, might remain a mystery. It's a fun league to follow, I'll tell you that.</p> <p>I want to point you all towards an incredibly important cause, one that I continue to support - the <a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>My Name’s Doddie Foundation</u></a>. If you have the ability to give anything, consider donating to his amazing foundation. And if you need to know why Doddie is a living, breathing, actual hero? Please just click here, for starters:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</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>
21 min
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Episode 8 - USA Revenge, Currie Cup Final, and ...
<p>Wherein I look back at a fun weekend of rugby. The Rugby Championship plowed on, the Currie Cup cam to an end, the Scottish Super Six got back to action... oh yes, there may have been a wee Eagles victory on Saturday, as well! This and more in a slightly updated format!</p> <p><br></p> <p>I want to point you all towards an incredibly important cause, one that I continue to support - the <a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>My Name’s Doddie Foundation</u></a>. If you have the ability to give anything, consider donating to his amazing foundation. And if you need to know why Doddie is a living, breathing, actual hero? Please just click here, for starters:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</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>
20 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} NE Free Jacks Owner and CEO, Al...
<p>Wherein I am lucky enough to have a great rugby chat with the amazing owner and CEO of my beloved New England Free Jacks, Alex Magleby. This episode just gets better and better as you listen!</p> <p>Mags can be found @AlexMagleby, and I am always keen to hear from you @OfScrum</p> <p>I want to point you all towards an incredibly important cause, one that I continue to support - the <a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>My Name’s Doddie Foundation</u></a>. If you have the ability to give anything, consider donating to his amazing foundation. And if you need to know why Doddie is a living, breathing, actual hero? Please just click here, for starters:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_qSGWPNG0c&amp;ab_channel=BTSport</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</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>
42 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} The History of Rugby Football, ...
<p>Wherein I am lucky enough to chat with the incredible "Professor Rugby," Dr. Tony Collins, to learn why people have many definitions of what "football" means. This will be Part Three of Three, and I honestly wish there was more!</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>Thanks SO much to Tony, you are a class act!</p> <p>If you can afford even a little bit, please give to Doddie Weir's foundation for MND research:</p> <p><a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</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>
44 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} The History of Rugby Football, ...
<p>Wherein I am lucky enough to chat with the incredible "Professor Rugby," Dr. Tony Collins, to learn why people have many definitions of what "football" means. This will be Part Two of Three.&nbsp;</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>Thanks SO much to Tony, you are a class act!</p> <p>If you can afford even a little bit, please give to Doddie Weir's foundation for MND research:</p> <p><a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</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>
31 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} The History of Rugby Football, ...
<p>Wherein I am lucky enough to chat with the incredible "Professor Rugby," Dr. Tony Collins, to learn why people have many definitions of what "football" means. This will be Part One of Three. In this ep, I at first say it's to be One of Two, but that was before I saw the actual length of the interview.</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>Thanks SO much to Tony, you are a class act!</p> <p><br></p> <p>If you can afford even a little bit, please give to Doddie Weir's foundation for MND research:</p> <p><a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</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>
32 min
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Episode 7 - USA goes to Canada; Currie Cup Semi...
<p>Wherein I discuss the Eagles disappointing loss in Newfoundland; the not-exciting then exciting semifinal matches in South Africa; and of course the inevitability of Bledisloe 3, and much 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><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p>Please donate for MND research: <a href="https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/"><u>https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/</u></a></p> <p>Article mentioned in-pod:</p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/latest/analysis-opinion/5-stand-out-fixtures-in-the-opening-phase-of-the-urc-season"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/latest/analysis-opinion/5-stand-out-fixtures-in-the-opening-phase-of-the-urc-season</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>
25 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} Who Are the Players in Major Le...
<p>Wherein I finally answer a listener's question - just who <em>are </em>the players in Major League Rugby? And how do MLR and our International Team compare?</p> <p>I also, again, reference Jack's Rangers, a pod I follow and with whom I have had a recent discussion:</p> <p>https://open.spotify.com/show/2jDQ49PU5ToqCzY4SImva6</p> <p>And he can be found on Twitter, of all places:</p> <p>https://twitter.com/JacksRangers</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>
17 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} An Interview with Jonathan Bea...
<p>Wherein I have a lovely chat with Jonathan Beardmore, rugby expert and enthusiast par excellence, and co-host of the terrific “Eggchasers” podcast, a pod I listen to myself, 52 weeks a year. They can be found here:</p> <p>https://play.acast.com/s/eggchasers</p> <p>And of course, JB can be found on Twitter @Jbeardmore</p> <p>This is part Three of Three, thanks for coming along for the ride!</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>
24 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} An Interview with Jonathan Bear...
<p>Wherein I have a lovely chat with Jonathan Beardmore, rugby expert and enthusiast par excellence, and co-host of the terrific “Eggchasers” podcast, a pod I listen to myself, 52 weeks a year. They can be found here:</p> <p>https://play.acast.com/s/eggchasers</p> <p>And of course, JB can be found on Twitter @Jbeardmore</p> <p>This is part Two of Three, please stay tuned for 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> <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>
27 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} An Interview with Jonathan Bear...
<p>Wherein I have a lovely chat with Jonathan Beardmore, rugby expert and enthusiast par excellence, and co-host of the terrific “Eggchasers” podcast, a pod I listen to myself, 52 weeks a year. They can be found here:</p> <p>https://play.acast.com/s/eggchasers</p> <p>And of course, JB can be found on Twitter @Jbeardmore</p> <p>This is part One of Three, please stay tuned for 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> <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>
43 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} Interview with Phil from Jack's...
<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>
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Episode 6 - Final Round of the Currie Cup, Exci...
<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>
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Episode 5 - Springboks v Pumas, Postponements, ...
<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>
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{BONUS EPISODE} MLR Draft Reactions
<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>
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Episode 4 - The Rugby Championship, the Bledisl...
<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>
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{BONUS EPISODE} The Rugby Championship and Sout...
<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>
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