<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>

<p>Wherein I sit down with the one and only and very calmly-named, Harry Jones, and quite literally cover everything.</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 sit down with the inimitable Phil Harris, the man behind the Jack&#39;s Rangers Show, and a fellow hardcore fan of our team here in New England. We get some insights into life in New Hampshire, Phil&#39;s travel plans for the season, and of course, we go on and on about our magical team.</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 am a tad overwhelmed with the sheer volume of rugby on display this weekend, but manage to pull things together. I think. Hopefully, I manage to insert a modicum of silliness, as well.</p> <p>The article I didn’t have time to talk about, about Jasper Wiese was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/jasper-wiese-when-you-play-for-the-springboks-you-put-your-own-desires-behind-you">Jasper Wiese: When you play for the Springboks, you put your own desires behind you</a></p> <p>The article I would have liked to include about Newcastle was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/21/rugby-union-diamond-admits-newcastle-falcons-are-eager-to-attract-saudi-arabia-investment">Diamond admits Newcastle Falcons are eager to attract Saudi Arabia investment</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 again sit down with the Co-Founder, Owner and CEO of the New England Free Jacks, the legendary Alex Magleby! We talk the Free Jacks, the MLR, the newest team in the league, and Rugby World Cup 2031!</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>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 feel a bit bummed by the Six Nations, but much less so about the Free Jacks returning to their winning ways at home. Hopefully, I manage to insert a modicum of silliness, as well.</p> <p>The article about the rugby club getting a new gazebo was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/devon-rugby-club-gets-cash-140026984.html">Devon rugby club gets cash seized from criminals for new gazebo</a></p> <p>The article about the Wooden Spoon was here:</p> <p><a href="https://cardiffjournalism.co.uk/cjsnews/2023/03/10/wooden-spoon-the-trophy-no-sports-team-wants-but-where-does-the-tradition-come-from/">Wooden spoon: The trophy no sports team wants but where does the tradition come from? - CJS News</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 try to get over my disappointment with a Free Jacks opening day home loss, screw up predictions left and right, but still manage to thoroughly enjoy a massive chunk of action from the insane weekend. As always, I try to inject at least a modicum of silliness, as well.</p> <p>The article about Ireland’s place in the world rankings was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/springboks-legend-says-ireland-can-only-be-judged-when-they-visit-south-africa-due-to-sub-standard-six-nations">Springboks legend says Ireland can only be &#39;judged&#39; when they visit South Africa due to sub-standard Six Nations</a></p> <p>The article about Gareth Anscombe signing with Gloucester was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/wales-fly-half-gareth-anscombe-signs-for-gloucester/">Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe signs for Gloucester</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>