The Scrum of the Earth Rugby Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Wherein I manage to pull off our first-ever Live Stream, which can be found on our YouTube Channel! Also, I’m pretty sure I fulfilled my obligation to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. The article about the All Blacks' injury woes was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/all-blacks-forced-to-call-up-prop-after-latest-major-injury-blow/ 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! 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! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I sit down to chat with the incredible Martin Pengelly, to discuss his great book, "Brotherhood: When West Point Rugby Went to War," and much more! 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! 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! Martin's book can be purchased here, along with many other places: https://www.amazon.com/Brotherhood-When-West-Point-Rugby/dp/1567927114 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I again chat with regular guests, Patricia, Will, and Craig, to chat all manner of silliness generally connected to the world of rugby! I also fulfill my obligation to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. 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! 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! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I again chat with the incomparable Rachel Law to review the recently concluded Women's Six Nations, chat WXV, the future of the game, and more! 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! 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! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I go through the end of Six Nations, the excitement of the semi’s in European action, the Culture Round in Super Rugby Pacific, and of course, the good ol’ MLR. I probably inject some general silliness, as well. Contents: Current Updates News Thoughts of the Week Reviews Women’s Six Nations Champions Cup Challenge Cup Super Rugby Pacific MLR Diamond in the Ruck Updates and Previews The article about Worcester Warriors was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/worcester-warriors-buyers-handed-takeover-ultimatum/ The article about Rugby Australia was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-australia-announce-profit-after-wild-ride/ Info about the Pilou-Pilou was here: https://www.france24.com/en/20091030-pilou-pilou-frances-very-own-haka 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! 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! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I sort through another mad weekend of rugby, and inject some silliness along the way. Contents: Current Updates News Thoughts of the Week Reviews Women’s Six Nations URC Premiership Top 14 Super Rugby Pacific MLR Diamond in the Ruck Updates and Previews The article about Stuart McInally was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/65326045 The article about Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/20/roger-tuivasa-sheck-to-make-nrl-return-after-three-years-in-rugby-union 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! 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! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I attempt to cover like a million competitions, but mostly have eyes for the URC. I also, hopefully, inject a bit of silliness along the way. The article about so-called Orange Cards was here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/12/orange-cards-being-considered-for-rugby-world-cup-after-trial 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! 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! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I am thrilled to welcome back my dear friend and record-holding guest, Phil Harris from the Jack's Rangers Show, to discuss all things MLR and our beloved Free Jacks! 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! 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! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I really get into it with Europe, enjoy another home win for my Free Jacks, and generally inject a modicum of silliness into the world of rugby. The article about the impact of the Luther Burrell investigation was here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/05/maro-itoje-hopeful-english-rugby-racism-investigation-can-change-game-for-better The article about New Zealand’s investment in the women’s game was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/a-game-for-all-nzr-launch-10-year-plan-to-grow-womens-rugby/ All the stuff about this round of Super Rugby was here: https://www.planetrugby.com/news/super-rugby-pacific-preview-richie-mounga-set-to-shine-in-milestone-match-for-crusaders-and-wallaby-scrum-half-showdown-in-brisbane 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! 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! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I am thrilled to get back to all the action in the EPCR, disappointed at a loss for my beloved Free Jacks, and thrilled by another round down in Super Rugby Pacific. I also manage to inject a healthy amount of silliness, as usual! The article about Louis Lynagh was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/harlequins-the-louis-lynagh-return-and-evans-with-england-latest/ 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! 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! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices