<p>Wherein I am overjoyed by the reasonable amount of top notch rugby, what a weekend! I definitely don’t mention my shame for picking against my beloved Free Jacks, and unless you’re one of the few people reading this, you’d never know! Oh yes, I feel pretty sure I manage to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well.</p> <p>The article about the Pro D2 was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/the-prod2-rugbys-land-of-opportunity/">The ProD2: Rugby&#39;s land of opportunity</a></p> <p>The article about the conviction of a supporter for online abuse was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/vile-and-toxic-world-cup-fan-convicted-in-landmark-referee-abuse-case">‘Vile and toxic’ Rugby World Cup fan convicted in &#39;landmark&#39; referee case : PlanetRugby</a></p> <p>If you&#39;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 I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth">https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</a></p> <p>Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80081773?trackId=14170289&tctx=2%2C1%2Cb5a46d08-6a12-491d-8bae-9df55a5787db-151294915%2CNES_BC208477984BD707D772CA94912B01-994911DC4F528C-8299CB9B65_p_1699805038500%2CNES_BC208477984BD707D772CA94912B01_p_1699805038500%2C%2C%2C%2C80073432%2CVideo%3A80081773%2CdetailsPageEpisodePlayButton">Netflix</a>, I highly recommend it.</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 get very excited for the return to European action, as well as another win for my Free Jacks. I feel pretty sure I manage to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well.</p> <p>The article about Kitshoff leaving Ulster was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-rugby/steven-kitshoff-set-to-make-shock-ulster-exit-after-just-one-year-at-ravenhill/a1894971250.html">Steven Kitshoff set to make shock Ulster exit after just one year at Ravenhill</a></p> <p>The article about Fergus Burke was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/burke-eyeing-test-honours-with-eligibility-for-2-six-nations-sides/">Burke eyeing Test honours with eligibility for 2 Six Nations sides</a></p> <p>If you&#39;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 I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth">https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</a></p> <p>Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80081773?trackId=14170289&tctx=2%2C1%2Cb5a46d08-6a12-491d-8bae-9df55a5787db-151294915%2CNES_BC208477984BD707D772CA94912B01-994911DC4F528C-8299CB9B65_p_1699805038500%2CNES_BC208477984BD707D772CA94912B01_p_1699805038500%2C%2C%2C%2C80073432%2CVideo%3A80081773%2CdetailsPageEpisodePlayButton">Netflix</a>, I highly recommend it.</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 manage to greatly tone down the absurd scope of the coverage last week, enjoy a few upsets and bounce-backs, and, just now as I write this, get weirdly excited for the return of the EPCR! Hopefully, I manage to insert a modicum of silliness, as well.</p> <p>The article about Danny Care was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/long-time-coming-england-legend-danny-care-set-for-last-twickenham-hurrah">&#39;Long time coming&#39; – England legend Danny Care set for last Twickenham hurrah</a></p> <p>The article about Michael Hooper was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/not-the-fastest-not-the-fittest-michael-hoopers-brutally-honest-assessment-ahead-of-sevens-debut">Michael Hooper makes brutally honest assessment ahead of Sevens debut : PlanetRugby</a></p> <p>If you&#39;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 I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth">https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</a></p> <p>Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80081773?trackId=14170289&tctx=2%2C1%2Cb5a46d08-6a12-491d-8bae-9df55a5787db-151294915%2CNES_BC208477984BD707D772CA94912B01-994911DC4F528C-8299CB9B65_p_1699805038500%2CNES_BC208477984BD707D772CA94912B01_p_1699805038500%2C%2C%2C%2C80073432%2CVideo%3A80081773%2CdetailsPageEpisodePlayButton">Netflix</a>, I highly recommend it.</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>