<p>Wherein I am thrilled to once again chat with world legend Dallen Stanford, to talk the year in rugby, his work at the 2023 World Cup, and a new venture called Flag Rugby X!</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 Spotify to become a monthly supporter! Thanks as always for listening!</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 spill all the dish - is that something one can do? - about the opening round of the new EPCR tournaments, and breakdown in brief the PWR. I assume there’s a bit of silliness baked in as well.</p> <p>The article about “Marky Mark” was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/67652046">Australia winger Mark Nawaqanitawase to switch to rugby league - BBC Sport</a></p> <p>The article about NY Rugby folding was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbyworld.com/news/rugby-new-york-folding-tough-to-grapple-with-as-mlr-loses-another-side-162579">Rugby New York folding &quot;tough to grapple with&quot;, as MLR loses another side</a></p> <p>The article about the rain in Galway was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.galwaybeo.ie/news/galway-news/galway-areas-closed-immediate-effect-8962977">Galway areas closed off with immediate effect as stormy weather hits - GalwayBeo</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 my best to cover a ridiculous amount of action, while trying to exist as a musician at the same time. I also do a bit of begging at the start, please do us a favor and support the show!</p> <p>The article about the sad folding of the Toronto Arrows was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/sports/rugby/rugby-toronto-arrows-shutter-1.7041835">Toronto Arrows, Canada&#39;s lone Major League Rugby team, cease operations</a></p> <p>The article about Owen Farrell was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/nov/29/england-captain-owen-farrell-misses-six-nations-to-prioritise-mental-health-rugby-union">England captain Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations and prioritise mental health</a></p> <p>The blurb about Clermont vs. Racing 92 was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.barrons.com/news/taofifenua-late-try-returns-beaten-racing-to-top-14-summit-fb147c64">Taofifenua Late Try Returns Beaten Racing To Top 14 Summit</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 go over all the usual comps, try to pepper in some cool stats and mini-factoids, along with a modicum of pure silliness.</p> <p>The article about Rugby Australia’s new direction was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/new-rugby-australia-chairman-makes-new-promise-to-the-fans/">New Rugby Australia chairman makes new promise to the fans</a></p> <p>The article about Siobhan Cattigan was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/family-still-want-answers-from-scottish-rugby-over-players-death/">Family still want answers from Scottish Rugby over player&#39;s death</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 desperately to cover way too much rugby, but have a great time doing it!</p> <p>The article about the incorrect ruling in the RWC Final was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/world-rugby-admit-officiating-error-against-the-all-blacks-in-world-cup-final-report">https://www.planetrugby.com/news/world-rugby-admit-officiating-error-against-the-all-blacks-in-world-cup-final-report</a></p> <p>The latest article about the toxic culture of the WRU was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67420553">https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67420553</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 thoroughly enjoy a full slate of top-level rugby, particularly in the URC, which I grow increasingly convinced is the best league of any sport in this crazy world.</p> <p>The article about Fabien Galthie was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby-world-cup/2023/1108/1415469-france-will-carry-world-cup-scars-forever-galthie/">https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby-world-cup/2023/1108/1415469-france-will-carry-world-cup-scars-forever-galthie/</a></p> <p>The primary website for all the WXV action that I have woefully inadequately covered is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.wxvrugby.com/">https://www.wxvrugby.com/</a></p> <p>The blurb about the Eagles’ win over Brazil was here:</p> <p><a href="https://eagles.rugby/news/usa-mens-eagles-make-a-statement-in-dominant-win-over-brazil-20231111">https://eagles.rugby/news/usa-mens-eagles-make-a-statement-in-dominant-win-over-brazil-20231111</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 keep up with all the club action, as well as injecting some well-meaning silliness, to boot.</p> <p>The article about Eddie Jones’ never-ending trail of dumpster fires was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/67284121">https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/67284121</a></p> <p>The article about Wayne Barnes’ retirement was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/nov/02/wayne-barnes-announces-retirement-after-refereeing-rugby-world-cup-final">https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/nov/02/wayne-barnes-announces-retirement-after-refereeing-rugby-world-cup-final</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>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 own with two of my favorite mammals, the incredible combo that is John and Craig, where, I mean, who even knows what we get on about?</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 sit down with Patricia Viera and Jonny McGinty to look ahead to the URC season, already 2 rounds in!</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 lament the All Blacks RWC loss, enjoy the usual competitions being back in full swing, and finally get to watch my Eagles in the WXV!</p> <p>The article about Bundee Aki’s re-signing was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/67239046">https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/67239046</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>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 on a bit about the RWC semi finals, go crazy bananas for the NPC final, feel grateful the Prem is still currently free to watch, and happily welcome back the lovely URC to the rugby calendar, last year was a great one and I see it becoming even more fun this year!</p> <p>The article about Worcester Warriors Women’s Rugby was here:</p> <p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/worcester-warriors-women-premiership-womens-163417267.html">https://sports.yahoo.com/worcester-warriors-women-premiership-womens-163417267.html</a></p> <p>The article about the faulty Welsh kits was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/wru-statement-clarifies-what-went-on-with-their-disappearing-numbers/">https://www.rugbypass.com/news/wru-statement-clarifies-what-went-on-with-their-disappearing-numbers/</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>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 for a lovely chat with one of my favorite players, recently returned from the World Cup, Le Roux Malan!</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 go on and on about the RWC, hugely enjoy the NPC semis, and complain just a bit about the return of the Prem.</p> <p>The article about Eddie Jones was here:</p> <p><a href="https://wwos.nine.com.au/rugby/world-cup-news-2023-eddie-jones-wallabies-coach-to-resign/2c9815be-05dd-41fb-b4f7-ba471bcfc95b">Rugby World Cup news | Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones set to quit for Japan job</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>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 control my disappointment over the Scotland result, get super bummed that Samoa couldn’t quite hold on to defeat the English for the first time in their history, and wonder what’s become of Jesse Parete.</p> <p>The article about Eddie Jones was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/should-eddie-jones-remain-in-the-wallabies-drivers-seat-until-2027/">Eddie Jones isn&#39;t the main issue with the Wallabies coaching set-up</a></p> <p>The article about the fallout over the Ranfurly Shield was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/ranfurly-shield-the-cabinet-will-be-empty-for-the-summer/R7XUNYSLBBDKRAIE2IRDERJQSQ/">Ranfurly Shield break: Hawke’s Bay Rugby’s cabinet will be empty for the summer - NZ Herald</a></p> <p>The video of Alesana Tuilagi smashing people for 3 minutes and 42 seconds was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkXJ14ZH3Jo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkXJ14ZH3Jo</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>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 on and on about the 3rd round of the Pool Stages of the RWC, as well as the final weeks of the National Provincial Championship down in New Zealand.</p> <p>The article about Antoine Dupont’s remarkable recovery was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66925380">https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66925380</a></p> <p>The main site for Actors’ Shakespeare Project in Boston is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.actorsshakespeareproject.org/">https://www.actorsshakespeareproject.org/</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>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 on and on about the 3rd round of the Pool Stages of the RWC, as well as the final weeks of the National Provincial Championship down in New Zealand.</p> <p>The article about the Prem coming to The Rugby Network was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/gallagher-premiership-and-major-league-rugby-announce-landmark-deal/">https://www.rugbypass.com/news/gallagher-premiership-and-major-league-rugby-announce-landmark-deal/</a></p> <p>The article saying France have embraced “winning ugly” was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/how-france-learnt-to-embrace-winning-ugly/">https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/how-france-learnt-to-embrace-winning-ugly/</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><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 go on about the second week of RWC action, lament the oh-so-soon conclusion of the NPC, and send all my positive vibes to Le Roux Malan.</p> <p>The article about Malcolm Marx was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.reuters.com/sports/south-africa-hooker-marx-ruled-out-world-cup-with-injury-team-2023-09-14/">https://www.reuters.com/sports/south-africa-hooker-marx-ruled-out-world-cup-with-injury-team-2023-09-14/</a></p> <p>The article about injuries prior to the second weekend of the RWC was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/every-team-s-injury-lists-and-updates-for-the-rugby-world-cup/ar-AA1foaRm">https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/every-team-s-injury-lists-and-updates-for-the-rugby-world-cup/ar-AA1foaRm</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>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 positively overwhelmed with the unreal opening round of the men’s Rugby World Cup, on top of all the incredible action still going on in New Zealand!</p> <p>The article about the Welsh kit change was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-agree-world-cup-kit-27668115">https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-agree-world-cup-kit-27668115</a></p> <p>The piece featuring Beauden Parrot was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-all-blacks-v-france-beauden-parrot-our-psychic-bird-pecks-a-winner/XSPYPTE2GJHDPCJYNRFJDVW3HA/">https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-all-blacks-v-france-beauden-parrot-our-psychic-bird-pecks-a-winner/XSPYPTE2GJHDPCJYNRFJDVW3HA/</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>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 enjoy a last weekend of pre-World Cup rugby, particularly the Farah Palmer Cup, which has given us our two Finals showdowns for next weekend.</p> <p>The article about World Cup contenders was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/rugby-world-cup-power-rankings-b2401717.html">https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/rugby-world-cup-power-rankings-b2401717.html</a></p> <p>The article about the South African 7-1 bench split was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/south-africa-are-just-abusing-the-bench-ex-scotland-coach-calls-for-change">https://www.planetrugby.com/news/south-africa-are-just-abusing-the-bench-ex-scotland-coach-calls-for-change</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>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 brilliant Craig Manson to look ahead to Rugby World Cup.</p> <p>If you&#39;re not currently supporting the Scottish Rugby Podcast, I highly recommend it!</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast/posts</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>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 flip out about ENG v FIJI, flip out in the opposite way about SA v NZ, and generally enjoy an overly-full weekend of rugby.</p> <p>The article about changed allegiances was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/every-player-who-has-changed-nationalities-for-the-rugby-world-cup">https://www.planetrugby.com/news/every-player-who-has-changed-nationalities-for-the-rugby-world-cup</a></p> <p>The article about Siya Kolisi was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/all-black-ardie-savea-pays-tribute-to-springbok-skipper-siya-kolisi-after-miracle-recovery">https://www.planetrugby.com/news/all-black-ardie-savea-pays-tribute-to-springbok-skipper-siya-kolisi-after-miracle-recovery</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>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 to talk all things New Zealand Rugby with famed author, Jamie Wall. We talk about his incredible books, as well as the past, present and future of rugby!</p> <p>The article referenced was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/496240/all-blacks-fly-in-under-the-radar-and-that-s-how-they-like-it" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/496240/all-blacks-fly-in-under-the-radar-and-that-s-how-they-like-it</a></p> <p>His website, where you can purchase all his great books, is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.jamiewallrugby.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.jamiewallrugby.com/</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>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 trip over myself trying to cover way too much rugby, but manage to inject some random silliness, as usual.</p> <p>The article about Stuart McInally was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/scotland-star-retire-after-omission-27529574">https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/scotland-star-retire-after-omission-27529574</a></p> <p>The article about Trowbridge Rugby Club Women was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-66518977">https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-66518977</a></p> <p>The article about Selica Winiata was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.provincial.rugby/news/a-century-for-shorty-selica-winiata-set-to-play-100th-game-for-manawatu/">https://www.provincial.rugby/news/a-century-for-shorty-selica-winiata-set-to-play-100th-game-for-manawatu/</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>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, at long last, sit down for a chat with the incredible Sammy Sullivan of the USA Eagle Sevens and the Pittsburgh Steeltoes!</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 am sad to have missed a bunch of the action, while being excited to have had a chance to go away camping, which I’ve been hoping to do all summer!</p> <p>The article about Losh Lord was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/all-blacks-call-up-young-lock-for-world-cup-warm-up-game-with-springboks">https://www.planetrugby.com/news/all-blacks-call-up-young-lock-for-world-cup-warm-up-game-with-springboks</a></p> <p>The article about the dubious RWC records was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/six-unwanted-rugby-world-cup-records-including-the-worst-win-rate-in-finals">https://www.planetrugby.com/news/six-unwanted-rugby-world-cup-records-including-the-worst-win-rate-in-finals</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>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>