<p>Wherein I sit down once again with the wizard herself, Rachel Law. We talk all things Semi-Finals for the 2021 RWC, and so much more!</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 hint at the 2021 RWC, go on quite a bit about the Autumn Nations Series, fill in the blanks with the Prem and the Top 14, and add lots of silliness and random observations along the way.</p> <p>The article about Hoggie was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/my-hair-my-teeth-my-fing-choice-with-what-i-do/"><u>https://www.rugbypass.com/news/my-hair-my-teeth-my-fing-choice-with-what-i-do/</u></a></p> <p>The article about Finn was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/finn-is-back-in-after-controversial-omission/"><u>https://www.rugbypass.com/news/finn-is-back-in-after-controversial-omission/</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 yet another fantastic chat with the incredible Rachel Law! We catch up on our predictions from last week, go through all the Quarter-Finals action, and put in our predictions for this weekend's Semi-Finals! My apologies for the audio quality on my end, we had a small mic malfunction and had to call an audible, no pun intended.</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 all the latest action, and crunch a few numbers in the Top 14. I only touch on the RWC a teeny bit, because the fabulous Rachel Law will be back again this week to go over all things quarter finals.</p> <p>The article about Cam Redpath was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-quiet-weird-redpath-reaction-to-his-scotland-unavailability/"><u>https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-quiet-weird-redpath-reaction-to-his-scotland-unavailability/</u></a></p> <p>The article about La Rochelle was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.balls.ie/rugby/ronan-ogara-admits-defeat-to-pau-was-rock-bottom-for-la-rochelle-530617"><u>https://www.balls.ie/rugby/ronan-ogara-admits-defeat-to-pau-was-rock-bottom-for-la-rochelle-530617</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 sit down once again with friends of the pod, John and Craig from the Scottish Rugby Podcast. We talk the state of the URC and what its future holds, Glasgow and Edinburgh’s seasons thus far, and a ton of other random stuff!</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>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 get to sit down once again with the amazing Rachel Law! We look at the Pool Stages of the 2021 RWC, mourn the departure of Scotland, and look ahead to the Quarter Finals!</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 sit down to chat with the amazing Philippa Tuttiett to talk the state of Women's Rugby, the HSBC Sevens, the 2021 RWC, and so much more!</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 Phil and I chat all things ghost, goblins, and hauntings, bringing a personal angle, to boot. Be afraid, be VERY afraid!</p> <p>Places I found my own stories:</p> <p><a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27962267/in-honor-halloween-seven-most-haunted-venues-sports">https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27962267/in-honor-halloween-seven-most-haunted-venues-sports</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27962267/in-honor-halloween-seven-most-haunted-venues-sports">https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27962267/in-honor-halloween-seven-most-haunted-venues-sports</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 as much rugby as is humanly possible, or so I hope. We look at the RWC briefly, then go over rounds 8, 7, and 6 in the Top 14, the Gallagher Prem, and the URC. The Super Six even makes a surprise appearance!</p> <p>The history of Murty Rabbit’s was here:</p> <p><a href="https://thisisgalway.ie/the-history-of-murty-rabbitts/"><u>https://thisisgalway.ie/the-history-of-murty-rabbitts/</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 sit down to talk with the inimitable Dallen Stanford, rugby legend and truly amazing human being!</p> <p>Don’t forget to check out the Rugby Hive podcast, found here, among other places:</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/rugbyhive"><u>https://anchor.fm/rugbyhive</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 out a slightly new format for our reviews, and talk about all the action from the RWC, the Top 14, the remnants of the Prem, and the URC. The Super Six even comes up at one point!</p> <p>The article about the signing of Stephen Kitshoff was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/bok-prop-steven-kitshoff-to-join-ulster-report/"><u>https://www.rugbypass.com/news/bok-prop-steven-kitshoff-to-join-ulster-report/</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 cover a ridoncu-amount of rugby for a single weekend. If you haven’t yet, I do suggest you sign up for “Peacock,” the NBC streaming platform, as it’s inexpensive but gets you the Prem, Six Nations, and now, of course, the 2021 World CUp in all its glory.</p> <p>The pottok pony is described here:</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottok"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottok</u></a></p> <p>The piece ragging on Teddy Thomas was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-40979252.html"><u>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-40979252.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> <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 another lovely chat with the remarkable Will Owen about all things 2021 Rugby World Cup.</p> <p>The info I had about the tournament came primarily from:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2021"><u>https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2021</u></a> ,</p> <p><a href="https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/rankings/wru"><u>https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/rankings/wru</u></a> , and</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_Rugby_World_Cup"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_Rugby_World_Cup</u></a></p> <p>The great podcast Will does with his brother is here, among other places:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-squidge-rugby-world-cup-retrospective/id1509793326"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-squidge-rugby-world-cup-retrospective/id1509793326</u></a></p> <p>And of course, the YouTube Channel Will works on, again with his brother, is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SquidgeRugby"><u>https://www.youtube.com/c/SquidgeRugby</u></a></p> <p>If you'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"><u>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth</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 get to sit down with the great Bernard Jackman to talk Irish Rugby and the state of the URC. Bernard can regularly be found on the brilliant RTE Rugby podcast:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rt%C3%A9-rugby/id778518589">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rt%C3%A9-rugby/id778518589</a></p> <p>His writing can be found here, among other places:</p> <p><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/bernard-jackman/">https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/bernard-jackman/</a></p> <p>Also, take a look here:</p> <p><a href="https://muckrack.com/bernard-jackman/articles">https://muckrack.com/bernard-jackman/articles</a></p> <p>And you can find him on Twitter:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/bernardjackman">https://twitter.com/bernardjackman</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! And if you haven’t left a nice review, I would love it if you could take a moment or two to do so, I understand it really helps people find the show.</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 actually watch some Top 14, unlike last week, and try my best to spot all the weird and silly stuff you sometimes catch when you watch this beautiful and quirky game.</p> <p>The article about the latest drama with the Worcester Warriors was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2022/09/28/frustrated-worcester-warriors-players-blocked-leaving-club/"><u>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2022/09/28/frustrated-worcester-warriors-players-blocked-leaving-club/</u></a></p> <p>The article about the Dragons’ Director of Rugby was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/62999394"><u>https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/62999394</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! And if you haven’t left a nice review, I would love it if you could take a moment or two to do so, I understand it really helps people find the show.</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 fail to cover all the rugby I usually get to, but still manage a TON of reviews, analysis, and hopefully, some seriously silly fun.</p> <p>The article I found about Lowri Norkett was a part of a larger string of news, probably the third thing down if you click here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/todays-rugby-news-taulupe-faletau-25075608"><u>https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/todays-rugby-news-taulupe-faletau-25075608</u></a></p> <p>The article somewhat explaining why I diss Pablo Matera so often is here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/pablo-matera-argentina-captain-racism-rugby-b1766352.html"><u>https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/pablo-matera-argentina-captain-racism-rugby-b1766352.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> <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 Buzzy, an absolute legend of New England rugby. We talk early days, Mystic RFC, Maccabi USA, and the Maccabiah Games, among so much other stuff!</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 had so much rugby to cover, I had to split it into two halves! As we pass the mid-point in the NPC, we’re on to Round 3 of the Top 14, Round 2 of the Prem, and the opening Round of the URC, along with the BNRC’s penultimate weekend.</p> <p>The article about Worcester Warriors from part one was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/sep/13/worcester-owners-reach-agreement-for-sale-with-25m-debts-to-be-cleared"><u>https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/sep/13/worcester-owners-reach-agreement-for-sale-with-25m-debts-to-be-cleared</u></a></p> <p>The bit about Callum Sheedy’s historic accomplishments was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/match-reports/bristol-bears-verdict-historic-wasps-7599525"><u>https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/match-reports/bristol-bears-verdict-historic-wasps-7599525</u></a></p> <p>The quote from Richard Capstick was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.premiershiprugby.com/match-report/match-report-worcester-warriors-21-36-exeter-chiefs#report"><u>https://www.premiershiprugby.com/match-report/match-report-worcester-warriors-21-36-exeter-chiefs#report</u></a></p> <p>The interview with Steffan Thomas can be found here, among other places:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-its-not-a-urc-problem-its-a-wru/id1578096373?i=1000578907248"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-its-not-a-urc-problem-its-a-wru/id1578096373?i=1000578907248</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 had so much rugby to cover, I had to split it into two halves! As we pass the mid-point in the NPC, we’re on to Round 3 of the Top 14, Round 2 of the Prem, and the opening Round of the URC, along with the BNRC’s penultimate weekend.</p> <p>The article about Worcester Warriors was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/sep/13/worcester-owners-reach-agreement-for-sale-with-25m-debts-to-be-cleared"><u>https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/sep/13/worcester-owners-reach-agreement-for-sale-with-25m-debts-to-be-cleared</u></a></p> <p>The bit about Callum Sheedy’s historic accomplishments was here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/match-reports/bristol-bears-verdict-historic-wasps-7599525"><u>https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/match-reports/bristol-bears-verdict-historic-wasps-7599525</u></a></p> <p>The interview with Steffan Thomas can be found here, among other places:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-its-not-a-urc-problem-its-a-wru/id1578096373?i=1000578907248"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-its-not-a-urc-problem-its-a-wru/id1578096373?i=1000578907248</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 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>