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Wherein I get a bit excited to have the URC back, am floored by seeing Clyde the Mascot for the first time, and get a little nervous about all the upcoming rugby. Hopefully, I managed to insert quite a bit of silliness, as well. The article about Super Rugby’s cure for “kick tennis” was here: Super Rugby outlaws frustrating 'kick tennis' trend that could go global The article about Australian Rugby was here: Rugby Australia considers first afternoon Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney since 1995 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 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

Wherein I go over Round Two of the men’s Six Nations, a full slate in the PWR, and inevitably, inexorably, another round of Top 14 action. Hopefully, I managed to insert quite a bit of silliness, as well. The article about Maddison Levi and Eva Karpani was here: Maddison Levi and Eva Karpani receive accolades at Rugby Australia Awards The article about Joe Schmidt was here: ‘Best versions of themselves’: Super Rugby the key for Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies 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 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

Wherein I go over Round One of the men’s Six Nations, a full slate in the PWR, and inevitably, inexorably, another round of Top 14 action. Hopefully, I managed to insert quite a bit of silliness, as well. The article about the prosecutions for online abuse was here: World Rugby takes legal action following match official abuse monitoring after World Cup - BBC Sport The article about New Zealand v Fiji in San Diego was here: All Blacks taking historic test to San Diego | Stuff 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 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

Wherein I get annoyed about the lack of PWR games available, get a little crusty about the comms in the Prem, and try desperately to shake off the downbeat vibes I’ve been riding all week, just not a fun time here at the Scrum of the Earth HQ.  The article about Melbourne Rebels’ insolvency was here: Melbourne Rebels enter voluntary administration amid debt crisis - ESPN The article about Wayne Barnes’ tribute to Jaco Peyper was here: Barnes pays tribute to 'magnificent colleague' Peyper after retirement 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 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

Wherein I go on and on and on about who-knows-what, I mean, let’s face it. The article about All Blacks in the NFL was here: The All Blacks who would have the best shot at making an NFL roster Jamie Wall’s article was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/state-of-play-womens-rugby-in-new-zealand/ 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 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

Wherein I cover MOST of the European action, though there are some Bluey-imposed gaps in there this week. I regret nothing.   The excerpted bit about Dr. King and his legacy was here: ARCC News - Martin Luther King, Jr. and “Extremist” Love The Letter from Birmingham Jail can be found in its entirety here: Letter from Birmingham Jail - Bill of Rights Institute The article about Adam Hastings was here: Adam Hastings: Scotland & Gloucester fly-half glad to be back after 'hellish' 18 months - BBC Sport The article about the flooding at Lady Bay was here: Nottingham statement: The 'total flooding' of Lady Bay 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 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

Wherein I finally break down and watch some Prem, as well as the one PWR match they gave us on The Rugby Network.  The article about Jean Kleyn was here: Springbok lock Jean Kleyn ruled out for the rest of the season The article about attendance figures in the URC was here: South African derbies boost record breaking URC attendance figures 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 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

Wherein I once again sit down to chat with the record-setting duo, Craig and John from @ScotRugbyPod to dissect the subtle nuances of the league we call the United Rugby Thingy. 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 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

Wherein I get very excited about all the festive action, and inject a bit of silliness for good measure. The article about the Fiji Drua was here: Drua set Super Rugby Pacific sights high after Fiji's World Cup campaign The article about the PWR was here: A Twixmassy look around the PWR: New Kids, Mercurial Meg and Big Game 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 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

Wherein I get very excited about all the festive action, and inject a bit of silliness for good measure. The article about the Fiji Drua was here: Drua set Super Rugby Pacific sights high after Fiji's World Cup campaign The article about the PWR was here: A Twixmassy look around the PWR: New Kids, Mercurial Meg and Big Game 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 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

Wherein I sit down for a lovely chat with Dr. Harley Worthy and Huw Griffin about the state of the regions, what the future holds for club rugby in Wales, why we love the URC, and give out predictions for who will win it all! 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

Wherein I am excited to get stuck into the first weekend of our festive fixtures, and manage to bring the NFL into the conversation somehow. There’s also undoubtedly some silliness, as per usual. The article about Newcastle’s ongoing woes was here: Newcastle Falcons suffer nightmare journey home from South Africa The article about the “Brotherly Shove” was here: Brotherly shove: The Scot at the heart of NFL's most divisive play 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 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support