245 episodes

Hello! My name is David Lawrence, and I'm an American Rugby fan who follows the game all over the globe. The Scrum of the Earth is a weekly podcast, with bonus episodes frequently thrown in. Each week, we look at news and results from around the world, and we look ahead to upcoming action. I support my USA Eagles, the New England Free Jacks in MLR, Scotland internationally, and a few other teams in leagues I follow, from the NPC to the Super Six. Please get in touch @OfScrum or TheScrumOfTheEarth@gmail.com, I am always happy to answer questions or respond to your ideas. Cheers, and be well! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

The Scrum of the Earth Rugby Podcast David Lawrence

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    • 4.3 • 6 Ratings

Hello! My name is David Lawrence, and I'm an American Rugby fan who follows the game all over the globe. The Scrum of the Earth is a weekly podcast, with bonus episodes frequently thrown in. Each week, we look at news and results from around the world, and we look ahead to upcoming action. I support my USA Eagles, the New England Free Jacks in MLR, Scotland internationally, and a few other teams in leagues I follow, from the NPC to the Super Six. Please get in touch @OfScrum or TheScrumOfTheEarth@gmail.com, I am always happy to answer questions or respond to your ideas. Cheers, and be well! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

    The Venus de Milo of Rugby, Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    The Venus de Milo of Rugby, Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Wherein I really enjoy a lovely weekend of SO much rugby, though I admit, I’m looking forward to the comparative peace that is on its way this coming weekend. Pretty sure I fulfilled my obligation to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well.
    The article about Worcester Warriors was here:
    Sixways statement: Financial collapse of Worcester owners Atlas
    The bad news about Faletau was here:
    Faletau ruled out for season after injury 30 minutes into comeback
    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 fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it.
    Thanks, cheers and be well!
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    • 34 min
    Famous Dubliner Jordie Barrett, Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Famous Dubliner Jordie Barrett, Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Wherein I am very excited to kick off our first weekly episode on the Sport Social Network, they’ve really been great, and I very much hope we can leverage this platform to reach new audiences. If you have yet shared or liked or reviewed or any of those things, please, just take a moment and do so, it’d be amazing to see more people all over the globe tuning in. As usual, I feel fairly confident I manage to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well.
    The article about all the red cards was here:
    How Super Rugby's ill-discipline stacks up against Europe's leagues after nine red cards
    The article about the awards was here:
    Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and ex-head coach lead prestigious award nominees
    If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up 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
    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!
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    • 34 min
    {BONUS EPISODE} The Incredible Alice Soper!

    {BONUS EPISODE} The Incredible Alice Soper!

    Wherein I sit down for a chat with the amazing Alice Soper, New Zealand writer, pundit and advocate for all things Women's Rugby!
    If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up 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
    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!
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Episode 143 - Like a Beach Against the Tide, Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Episode 143 - Like a Beach Against the Tide, Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Wherein I am overjoyed by the reasonable amount of top notch rugby, what a weekend! I definitely don’t mention my shame for picking against my beloved Free Jacks, and unless you’re one of the few people reading this, you’d never know! Oh yes, I feel pretty sure I manage to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well.

    The article about the Pro D2 was here:

    The ProD2: Rugby's land of opportunity

    The article about the conviction of a supporter for online abuse was here:

    ‘Vile and toxic’ Rugby World Cup fan convicted in 'landmark' referee case : PlanetRugby

    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!


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    • 34 min
    Episode 142 - On the Faculty at Tackle School, Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Episode 142 - On the Faculty at Tackle School, Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Wherein I get very excited for the return to European action, as well as another win for my Free Jacks. I feel pretty sure I manage to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well.

    The article about Kitshoff leaving Ulster was here:

    Steven Kitshoff set to make shock Ulster exit after just one year at Ravenhill

    The article about Fergus Burke was here:

    Burke eyeing Test honours with eligibility for 2 Six Nations sides

    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!


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    • 32 min
    Episode 141 - I'm Making A Huge Mistake, Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Episode 141 - I'm Making A Huge Mistake, Weekend Wrap Up, and More!

    Wherein I manage to greatly tone down the absurd scope of the coverage last week, enjoy a few upsets and bounce-backs, and, just now as I write this, get weirdly excited for the return of the EPCR! Hopefully, I manage to insert a modicum of silliness, as well.

    The article about Danny Care was here:

    'Long time coming' – England legend Danny Care set for last Twickenham hurrah

    The article about Michael Hooper was here:

    Michael Hooper makes brutally honest assessment ahead of Sevens debut : PlanetRugby

    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
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Alex pa 2 ,

Great podcast

Enjoyable podcast, great overviews of current events in the rugby world for those who may not have the time to watch everything. The author is super enthusiastic about the game!

eleanorrugby ,

Clever commentary

This is a great podcast for fans in the US, where coverage can be scarce. The host is clever and loves the sport just like me. Cheers!

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