<p>Wherein I seek insights into the Free Jacks fan experience, by chatting with three fellow super fans and polling them about their individual experiences rooting for our beloved club.</p> <p>If you’re considering joining us at Fort Quincy for the next Free Jacks season, you can become a season ticket holder by clicking here:</p> <p><a href="https://freejacks.showare.com/ordertickets.asp?p=84&amp;backurl=http://freejacks.showare.com%2Feventperformances%2Easp%3Fevt%3D11"><u>https://freejacks.showare.com/ordertickets.asp?p=84&amp;backurl=http://freejacks.showare.com%2Feventperformances%2Easp%3Fevt%3D11</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I try to tackle all the rugby coming our way this weekend, and it was a lot! By the way, if you haven’t watched the World Cups Sevens, oh my word, please do yourself a favor and watch as much as you can, it was fantastic!</p> <p>The article about Virimi Vakatawa was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.espn.com/rugby/story/_/id/34533752/virimi-vakatawa-banned-rugby-france-due-heart-condition"><u>https://www.espn.com/rugby/story/_/id/34533752/virimi-vakatawa-banned-rugby-france-due-heart-condition</u></a></p> <p>The episode where I spoke with Elena from Exeter Chiefs for Change is here:</p> <p><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JRMazSDPetb"><u>https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JRMazSDPetb</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I have a lovely chat with Sports Journalist Steffan Thomas about the URC and the state of Welsh rugby!</p> <p>The article he referenced can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-world-cup/2019/10/01/gareth-anscombe-exclusive-interview-players-need-support-mental/">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-world-cup/2019/10/01/gareth-anscombe-exclusive-interview-players-need-support-mental/</a></p> <p>Another article from more recently is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/gareth-anscombe-interview-sacrifices-people-24447593">https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/gareth-anscombe-interview-sacrifices-people-24447593</a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I desperately try to keep up with all the action starting to come our way, including the BNRC, the FPC Semifinals, the NPC, and the new beginning for the French Top 14.</p> <p>The article about Worcester Warriors was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/62768732"><u>https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/62768732</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I cover the Boringly-named Rugby Championship, the FPC, the NPC, and even a bit of Super Six. I also sweat a bit over the fate of streaming rugby here in the US. <strong>POST-RECORDING UPDATE</strong> - "Peacock" has added the HSBC 7's back to their listings, but still no sign of the Prem.</p> <p>The piece about the Ozzies’ “wishlist” is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/scrum-clock-player-draft-australia-s-super-rugby-wishlist-revealed-20220822-p5bbu4.html"><u>https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/scrum-clock-player-draft-australia-s-super-rugby-wishlist-revealed-20220822-p5bbu4.html</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I sit down, once again, with my lovely brothers from other mothers, John and Craig from the Scottish Rugby Podcast. Not gonna lie, this was after my first hosted brunch since the first lockdown, and I was a few Bloody Mary's in when we started, so forgive the oddness of my wee voice.</p> <p>John is on Twitter @skinchenko27, and Craig is @Scrumchampion. Their amazing podcast can be found wherever you get your pods, but I highly recommend their Patreon site, which gives you access to all kinds of extras, and you'll find it here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast">https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast</a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I cover the Boringly-named Rugby Championship, the FPC, the NPC, and even a bit of Super Six.</p> <p>The article about Ian Foster’s vote of confidence is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/aug/17/ian-foster-endorsed-as-all-blacks-coach-through-to-2023-rugby-world-cup"><u>https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/aug/17/ian-foster-endorsed-as-all-blacks-coach-through-to-2023-rugby-world-cup</u></a></p> <p>The article about the rain in New Zealand is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/heavy-rain-eases-new-zealand-after-days-wild-weather-2022-08-20/"><u>https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/heavy-rain-eases-new-zealand-after-days-wild-weather-2022-08-20/</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I cover the Boringly-named Rugby Championship, the FPC, the NPC, and even a bit of Super Six.</p> <p>The article about the Uganda Sevens hopes is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.world.rugby/news/736595/world-rugby-sevens-challenger-series-uganda-interview"><u>https://www.world.rugby/news/736595/world-rugby-sevens-challenger-series-uganda-interview</u></a></p> <p>Fine, here’s the link you’ll all probably use for <u>Rugby’s Strangest Matches</u> anyway… although previous weeks have offered used copies for much cheaper!</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/191162234X?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details"><u>https://www.amazon.com/dp/191162234X?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein we chat about Bruce’s incredible Rugby Journey, get just a tad emotional about the great Doddie Weir, and touch upon mental health, finding happiness, coaching rugby and life, and I don’t even recall what else. Either way, it’s a top-notch chat!</p> <p>Here is Bruce on the Scottish Rugby Blog Podcast:</p> <p><a href="https://play.acast.com/s/aa8a199f-b473-4756-98fa-12dbdc630658/bd4690ee-8554-4e81-bea4-652f4a1455de"><u>https://play.acast.com/s/aa8a199f-b473-4756-98fa-12dbdc630658/bd4690ee-8554-4e81-bea4-652f4a1455de</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I cover the Boringly-named Rugby Championship, the FPC, the NPC, and even a bit of Super Six.</p> <p>The article firmly hitting the panic button on New Zealand was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/all-blacks/arrogance-and-contempt-how-all-blacks-went-from-rugbys-kings-to-a-punching-bag/news-story/d629e602a3a39499b1ddc4cbd8c98cb6"><u>https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/all-blacks/arrogance-and-contempt-how-all-blacks-went-from-rugbys-kings-to-a-punching-bag/news-story/d629e602a3a39499b1ddc4cbd8c98cb6</u></a></p> <p>Here’s yet another place you can get “Rugby’s Strangest Matches”:</p> <p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/304108747192?chn=ps&amp;_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amp;amdata=enc%3A1c-jRAvjfSOuY76y5Sy7Hvg70&amp;norover=1&amp;mkevt=1&amp;mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&amp;mkcid=2&amp;itemid=304108747192&amp;targetid=1584739239014&amp;device=c&amp;mktype=&amp;googleloc=9001869&amp;poi=&amp;campaignid=15275224983&amp;mkgroupid=131097072938&amp;rlsatarget=pla-1584739239014&amp;abcId=9300697&amp;merchantid=6318394&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwxb2XBhDBARIsAOjDZ36poyiOfvzM4aas_S4dv4MWjzwBcQFDqf6SCYAj3AOuswDE1o_reSkaAmXsEALw_wcB"><u>https://www.ebay.com/itm/304108747192?chn=ps&amp;_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amp;amdata=enc%3A1c-jRAvjfSOuY76y5Sy7Hvg70&amp;norover=1&amp;mkevt=1&amp;mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&amp;mkcid=2&amp;itemid=304108747192&amp;targetid=1584739239014&amp;device=c&amp;mktype=&amp;googleloc=9001869&amp;poi=&amp;campaignid=15275224983&amp;mkgroupid=131097072938&amp;rlsatarget=pla-1584739239014&amp;abcId=9300697&amp;merchantid=6318394&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwxb2XBhDBARIsAOjDZ36poyiOfvzM4aas_S4dv4MWjzwBcQFDqf6SCYAj3AOuswDE1o_reSkaAmXsEALw_wcB</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I talk tons of Sevens, remarkably, and desperately try to cover the Farah Palmer Cup, already in progress!</p> <p>The injury update on R.G. Snyman can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/munster-medical-bulletin-provides-latest-rg-snyman-injury-update/"><u>https://www.rugbypass.com/news/munster-medical-bulletin-provides-latest-rg-snyman-injury-update/</u></a></p> <p>Here’s another place you can buy “Rugby’s Strangest Matches”:</p> <p><a href="https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/rugbys-strangest-matches-extraordinary-but-true-stories-from-over-a-century-of-rugby-strangest-s_john-griffiths/795391/item/260727/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw852XBhC6ARIsAJsFPN0P6eQw2VRn8yKrUzhporri1rUyPxM0KdBaaUUuToWsoHucNV_rBjoaAnT0EALw_wcB#idiq=260727&amp;edition=3682222"><u>https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/rugbys-strangest-matches-extraordinary-but-true-stories-from-over-a-century-of-rugby-strangest-s_john-griffiths/795391/item/260727/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw852XBhC6ARIsAJsFPN0P6eQw2VRn8yKrUzhporri1rUyPxM0KdBaaUUuToWsoHucNV_rBjoaAnT0EALw_wcB#idiq=260727&amp;edition=3682222</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I kick off the first episode of our second season, review a couple fixtures you might not have known about, and dig deep to find some interesting stories throughout rugby’s history.</p> <p>The “Please Explain” article is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300639388/please-explain-meeting-for-all-blacks-coach-ian-foster-must-go-bone-deep"><u>https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300639388/please-explain-meeting-for-all-blacks-coach-ian-foster-must-go-bone-deep</u></a></p> <p>The piece wrapping up the Pacific Nations Cup is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.world.rugby/news/731644/pacific-nations-cup-final-round-recap"><u>https://www.world.rugby/news/731644/pacific-nations-cup-final-round-recap</u></a></p> <p>The article about the new season of the NPC is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.provincial.rugby/news/bunnings-warehouse-npc-fpc-and-heartland-championship-2022-draws-announced/"><u>https://www.provincial.rugby/news/bunnings-warehouse-npc-fpc-and-heartland-championship-2022-draws-announced/</u></a></p> <p>Rugby’s Strangest Matches can be bought used here, among other places:</p> <p><a href="https://www.abebooks.com/Rugbys-Strangest-Matches-Extraordinary-true-stories/31107600473/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade0to10-_-product_id=COM9781911622345USED-_-keyword=&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwuO6WBhDLARIsAIdeyDKHWTZfwrXtyaMe7yOg0M1tvv_QbLWKStZKipYDfC38vw4tGtsDhVMaAryiEALw_wcB"><u>https://www.abebooks.com/Rugbys-Strangest-Matches-Extraordinary-true-stories/31107600473/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade0to10-_-product_id=COM9781911622345USED-_-keyword=&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwuO6WBhDLARIsAIdeyDKHWTZfwrXtyaMe7yOg0M1tvv_QbLWKStZKipYDfC38vw4tGtsDhVMaAryiEALw_wcB</u></a></p> <p>And you can watch Uruguay v Romania here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpdYCeGY7WQ&amp;t=6318s"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpdYCeGY7WQ&amp;t=6318s</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I chat with my brothers from other mothers, John and Craig, about the amazing July tests we just finished.</p> <p>Their incredible podcast can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scottish-rugby-podcast/id1195370479"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scottish-rugby-podcast/id1195370479</u></a></p> <p>Although, I highly recommend getting the full version, which you can do by signing up through Patreon, which you can do here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast"><u>https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I talk with Kerri Heffernan of the US Women’s Rugby Foundation, an inspiration and legend of USA Rugby.</p> <p>Please, do yourself a favor and check out the website and virtual museum, which you can explore starting here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.uswrf.org/"><u>https://www.uswrf.org/</u></a></p> <p>And if you have a chance to get yourself to Washington, D.C., this coming weekend, you need to go meet Kerri in person, and check out the spectacle that is the PR7’s:</p> <p><a href="https://prsevens.com/tickets/"><u>https://prsevens.com/tickets/</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://fixtures.scottishrugby.org/fosroc-super6/2021-2022/2371"><u>https://fixtures.scottishrugby.org/fosroc-super6/2021-2022/2371</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://league-one.jp/"><u>https://league-one.jp/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://supersport.com/rugby/currie-cup/fixtures/"><u>https://supersport.com/rugby/currie-cup/fixtures/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I go slightly nutty over the most recent round of international rugby, and do my very last complaining about the dumpster fire known as FloRugby. We also review where things stand leading towards the next <strong>Rugby World Cup</strong>, and look ahead to a bumper weekend to finish off the July tests, and look ahead to Episode 52, the final episode of the year, and think about heading into a brand new season for the <strong>Scrum of the Earth</strong>!</p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I am lucky enough to chat with two incredible women, who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference in our world. They are amazing, and the medicine they bring is of an importance that cannot be adequately expressed with words. If there is any way for you to show them some support, please do, you won’t regret it.</p> <p>The main website for Iroquois Roots Rugby is <a href="https://rootsrugby.org/"><u>here</u></a>:</p> <p><a href="https://rootsrugby.org/"><u>https://rootsrugby.org/</u></a></p> <p>And the link to their merch is <a href="https://rootsrugby.org/iroquois-rugby-online-shop"><u>here</u></a>, please please patronize them if you are able!</p> <p><a href="https://rootsrugby.org/iroquois-rugby-online-shop"><u>https://rootsrugby.org/iroquois-rugby-online-shop</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I enjoy a ton of international action, except for foolishly saving the Scotland match for last. Oy vey.</p> <p>The article about the new NPC initiative is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.provincial.rugby/news/rounding-out-first-season-of-bunnings-rugby-assist-with-20-club-restorations/"><u>https://www.provincial.rugby/news/rounding-out-first-season-of-bunnings-rugby-assist-with-20-club-restorations/</u></a></p> <p>The article about Scotland’s “Soft Underbelly” is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/62027544"><u>https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/62027544</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I swallow the bitter pill of the MLR Final, enjoy my first full encounter with the WPL, and get all excited over the Currie Cup Final, before dipping into areas of rugby heretofore untapped here on the pod.</p> <p>The article about new Captain Luke Crosbie is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/luke-crosbie-work-hard-and-put-my-body-on-the-line-thats-how-you-gain-respect/"><u>https://www.rugbypass.com/news/luke-crosbie-work-hard-and-put-my-body-on-the-line-thats-how-you-gain-respect/</u></a></p> <p>The article about the Leicester Tigers’ non-parade is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/leicester-explain-why-they-wont-be-doing-a-open-top-bus-city-parade/"><u>https://www.rugbypass.com/news/leicester-explain-why-they-wont-be-doing-a-open-top-bus-city-parade/</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein we talk all things Scottish Rugby and beyond, and clear up a few things about what it takes to sell a Hoover.</p> <p>Their lovely pod can be found here in “clean” form:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scottish-rugby-podcast/id1195370479"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scottish-rugby-podcast/id1195370479</u></a></p> <p>But I highly recommend the full, “sweary” version, found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast"><u>https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast</u></a></p> <p>“Summer,” by Alexander McCall, can be found in its entirety here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/summer-2/"><u>https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/summer-2/</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I review all three finals from the weekend, then throw up in my own mouth after witnessing the end of my beloved Free Jacks’ season.</p> <p>The article about the Rugby Australia announcement is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/report-rugby-australia-threatens-to-go-alone-with-super-rugby-as-all-bets-are-off/"><u>https://www.rugbypass.com/news/report-rugby-australia-threatens-to-go-alone-with-super-rugby-as-all-bets-are-off/</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I am fortunate enough to sit down with USA Eagle Hall-of-Famer and all-around rugby legend, Jan Rutkowski.</p> <p>If you’d like a bit of extra info about her, you can always visit this link:</p> <p><a href="https://www.usa.rugby/2017/08/eagle-alumni-spotlight-jan-rutkowski/"><u>https://www.usa.rugby/2017/08/eagle-alumni-spotlight-jan-rutkowski/</u></a></p> <p>The article about WIVERN is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.scrumqueens.com/features/wiverns-85-tour-changed-game"><u>https://www.scrumqueens.com/features/wiverns-85-tour-changed-game</u></a></p> <p>More info about Beantown Rugby can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://beantownrugby.com/"><u>https://beantownrugby.com/</u></a></p> <p>The site for US the Women’s Rugby Foundation can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.uswrf.org/"><u>https://www.uswrf.org/</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I go over edge-of-seat playoff action around the world, worry myself sick about the MLR, float theories about ancient Celtic deities, and more!</p> <p>The article about Chile is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2022/06/06/chile-assmble-strong-roster-to-face-scotland-and-usa/"><u>https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2022/06/06/chile-assmble-strong-roster-to-face-scotland-and-usa/</u></a></p> <p>The article about the BLU v BRU contest is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/super-rugby/super-rugby-2022-semifinals-brumbies-vs-blues-result-ref-yellow-cards-beauden-barrett-reaction/news-story/b8eabd9c39159799eb1db378b270700e"><u>https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/super-rugby/super-rugby-2022-semifinals-brumbies-vs-blues-result-ref-yellow-cards-beauden-barrett-reaction/news-story/b8eabd9c39159799eb1db378b270700e</u></a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/"><u>https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I sit down with current Watsonians and future Scotland scrum-half, Rachel Law, to talk the ongoing success of women's rugby, the future of the sport in Scotland, and much more!</p> <p>If you'd like to learn more about Watsonians Womens' Rugby, you can look here:</p> <p><a href="https://watsoniansrugby.com/teams/ladies-rugby/">https://watsoniansrugby.com/teams/ladies-rugby/</a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I go over the quarterfinals in Super Rugby Pacific and the URC, the final regular-season rounds of the Prem and MLR, lay out my scorching hot take on my Free Jacks' loss on Friday, and so much more!</p> <p>The article about Richie Mo'unga was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.planetrugby.com/richie-mounga-all-blacks-star-seeks-overseas-move-after-rugby-world-cup/">https://www.planetrugby.com/richie-mounga-all-blacks-star-seeks-overseas-move-after-rugby-world-cup/</a></p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/"><u>https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>

<p>Wherein I look ahead to the conclusions of various competitions, including a couple I haven’t been able to follow this year. Playoffs are coming, plan ahead!</p> <p>If you'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! Thanks as always for your support!</p> <p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth"><u>https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth</u></a></p> <p>For my fixtures and results, I use the official websites of various leagues:</p> <p><a href="https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/"><u>https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre"><u>https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://super.rugby/superrugby/"><u>https://super.rugby/superrugby/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://fixtures.scottishrugby.org/fosroc-super6/2021-2022/2371"><u>https://fixtures.scottishrugby.org/fosroc-super6/2021-2022/2371</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://league-one.jp/"><u>https://league-one.jp/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://supersport.com/rugby/currie-cup/fixtures/"><u>https://supersport.com/rugby/currie-cup/fixtures/</u></a></p> <p>Thanks, cheers and be well!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support</a>