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

Sports
Rugby
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Episode 119 - It Was Blue Skies, But Then Again...
<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>
32 min
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Episode 118 - Two Trophies for Potty? Weekend R...
<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>
36 min
128
{BONUS EPISODE} Namibian International and Free...
<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>
34 min
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Episode 117 - "We've Earned Another Week" - Wee...
<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>
35 min
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Episode 116 - The Pools End, the Playoffs Begin...
<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>
36 min
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Episode 115 - If You're Gonna Have A Mullet, Yo...
<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>
40 min
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Episode 114 - Sexton Gets Hurt on the Coin Flip...
<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>
38 min
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Episode 113 - The Metric Conversion of the Week...
<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>
33 min
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Episode 112 - The Battle of Heart and Mind, Wor...
<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>
38 min
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Episode 111 - Weekend Recap, and A Look Ahead!
<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>
41 min
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[BONUS EPISODE] World Cup Preview, Totally Not ...
<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>
122 min
137
Episode 110 - Springboks and Fiji and Turbos, O...
<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>
36 min
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{BONUS EPISODE} Author, Journalist, and All-Bla...
<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>
87 min
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Episode 109 - The Pleasure, the Privilege is Mi...
<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>
36 min
140
{BONUS EPISODE} USA Eagle Sammy Sullivan!
<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>
41 min
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Episode 108 - Rugby from the North Woods, Weeke...
<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>
35 min
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Episode 107 - Internationals, Farah Palmer Cup,...
<p>Wherein I get overly excited about the return of the NPC, fawn unapologetically over the international action, and say a bunch of silly nonsense, as per usual.</p> <p>The article about the names on the Irish jerseys was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbydump.com/news/ireland-fans-furious-as-irfu-announce-big-change-ahead-of-the-autumn-nations-series/">https://www.rugbydump.com/news/ireland-fans-furious-as-irfu-announce-big-change-ahead-of-the-autumn-nations-series/</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>
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Episode 106 - Summer Rugby, Happened So Fast! W...
<p>Wherein I go on and on about the final round of the BNRC, Round 3 of the FPC, and a handful of men’s internationals, as well.</p> <p>The article about Dai Young was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/cardiff-chairman-pens-open-letter-to-fans-after-exit-of-dai-young/">https://www.rugbypass.com/news/cardiff-chairman-pens-open-letter-to-fans-after-exit-of-dai-young/</a></p> <p>The article about the RWC Pool Selection was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/world-rugby-will-have-the-pool-draw-as-late-as-possible-for-the-27-world-cup/">https://www.rugbypass.com/news/world-rugby-will-have-the-pool-draw-as-late-as-possible-for-the-27-world-cup/</a></p> <p>The brief game recap from <strong>SAM </strong>v <strong>FIJ </strong>was on the <a href="https://www.fijitribune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Fiji Tribune</a> website, but I’m afraid I can’t find it anymore.</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>
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Episode 105 - Welcome to Season Three! Weekend ...
<p>Wherein I go over all the latest action, including the BNRC, the FPC, and the penultimate weekend in the Premier Rugby Sevens comp.</p> <p>The article about players joining the Top 14 was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/a-staggering-star-studded-top-14-new-entrants-23/">https://www.rugbypass.com/news/a-staggering-star-studded-top-14-new-entrants-23/</a></p> <p>The article about Johnny Sexton’s replacements was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/news/the-ireland-players-who-can-benefit-from-johnny-sextons-absence-ahead-of-the-rugby-world-cup">https://www.planetrugby.com/news/the-ireland-players-who-can-benefit-from-johnny-sextons-absence-ahead-of-the-rugby-world-cup</a></p> <p>The review of NZ v SA was here:</p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/therugbychampionship/news/all-blacks-favouries-for-title-after-fast-start-against-boks/">https://super.rugby/therugbychampionship/news/all-blacks-favouries-for-title-after-fast-start-against-boks/</a></p> <p>The review of AUS v ARG was here:</p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/therugbychampionship/news/argentina-score-in-79th-minute-to-defeat-the-wallabies-in-sydney/">https://super.rugby/therugbychampionship/news/argentina-score-in-79th-minute-to-defeat-the-wallabies-in-sydney/</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>
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Episode 104 - "The Comedy Man on the Escalator ...
<p>Wherein I sit down with a full 4-guest panel of all-stars to chat mostly very silly stuff. It&#39;s been two long years, and I can&#39;t wait to start on Season Three!</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>
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{BONUS EPISODE} Phil from the Jack's Rangers Sh...
<p>Wherein I sit down with Phil from the Jack&#39;s Rangers Show to talk the MLR Championship Final, the season in general, and give out our awards to finish off the year!</p> <p>Phil&#39;s fantastic pod can be found here, among other places:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacks-rangers-show/id1614161907" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacks-rangers-show/id1614161907</a></p> <p>Also, check out the website, where you can get some great merch, as well!</p> <p><a href="https://www.jacksrangers.com/">https://www.jacksrangers.com/</a></p> <p>If you&#39;re enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, and thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</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>
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Episode 103 - Free Jacks Win, the BNRC Kicks Of...
<p>Wherein I go on in great detail about the experience of being at an MLR Final, and spend some time being a bit bored by the blowouts in the Southern Hemisphere.</p> <p>The article about the Free Jacks’ championship was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/news/late-malan-try-hands-new-england-inaugural-mlr-crown/">https://www.majorleague.rugby/news/late-malan-try-hands-new-england-inaugural-mlr-crown/</a></p> <p>The article about Premiership Women’s Rugby was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66028766">https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66028766</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>
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{BONUS EPISODE} The Return of Jonny McGinty!
<p>Wherein I again sit down with the lovely Jonny McGinty to discuss all things EPCR!</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>
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{BONUS EPISODE} The Voice of the Top 14, Robbie...
<p>Wherein I sit down to chat with Robbie Nock, the man I think of as the Voice of the Top 14!</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>
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Episode 102 - An Eastern Conference Final to Re...
<p>Wherein I go absolutely batty about another Free Jacks win, this time with our highest stakes to date, as well as several other bits, with moments of silliness mixed in as per usual.</p> <p>The article about Henry Thomas was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/richest-man-world-rugby-steps-27240085">https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/richest-man-world-rugby-steps-27240085</a></p> <p>The article about Eddie Jones and the value of coaching coaching coaches was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/07/03/the-wrap-how-to-fix-australian-rugby-its-all-about-coaching-the-coaches/?openUserPanel=true">https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/07/03/the-wrap-how-to-fix-australian-rugby-its-all-about-coaching-the-coaches/?openUserPanel=true</a></p> <p>The match report for SD v SEA was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/news/san-diego-legion-overpower-seattle-seawolves-32-10-for-a-spot-in-the-championship-final/">https://www.majorleague.rugby/news/san-diego-legion-overpower-seattle-seawolves-32-10-for-a-spot-in-the-championship-final/</a></p> <p>The match report for the Free Jacks v DC was here:</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>
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