Wherein I get way too excited over the URC Quarterfinals, scratch my head a bit about the Prem, try to keep up with the neverending Top 14, wonder if this Super Rugby round has a theme, and enjoy another week of my Free Jacks not losing.

The article about Ruby Tui was here:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/may/02/ruby-tui-new-zealand-black-ferns-premier-rugby-sevens-us

The article about Joe Hawkins was here:

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/joe-hawkins-wales-centre-is-truly-gutted-that-his-rugby-world-cup-dream-is-over

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Contents:

Current Updates

News

Thoughts of the Week

Reviews

URC

Super Rugby Pacific

Premiership

Top 24

MLR

Diamond in the Ruck

Updates and Previews

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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/

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Wherein I cover another massive weekend of some incredible rugby, celebrate another home win for my Free Jacks, and I also manage to inject some silliness, as per usual.

The article about “Razor” was here:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/65023372

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Wherein I sit down with two of the Free Jacks' new players this year, Andrew Quattrin and Cole Keith. We chat all kinds of stuff before getting to a lovely Speed Round, and it was a ton of fun, I hope you enjoy it. I had some audio issues and had to use an alternative mic, so the sound quality isn't up to snuff, apologies for that!

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