The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to The Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. A light-hearted look at rugby union in Scotland, from three rugby fans who never quite made the grade. Expect razor sharp insight from a panel that can count amongst its achievements a Scottish Schools Cup winners medal, the captaincy of the Newcastle 2s dirt trackers, and second place at the 2016 Elie beach rugby tournament. Twitter handle: @thistlerugbypod
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Episodes
Season 4 - episode 16: Death, Taxes and SRU Exec pay
January 16, 2020 09:35 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBDave, Alan and Matt have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 15: New Year/New Fear
January 16, 2020 09:35 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBDave and Matt have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 15: New Year/New Fear
January 16, 2020 09:35 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBDave and Matt have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 14: New Year/New Fear
January 08, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBDave and Matt have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Season 4- Episode 14: Matt Scott
December 17, 2019 02:26 - 52 minutes - 42.1 MBDave, Matt and Alan have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4- Episode 14: Matt Scott
December 17, 2019 02:26 - 52 minutes - 42.1 MBDave, Matt and Alan have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season4 - Episode 13: Nakarawa in Bamboo
December 11, 2019 14:25 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MBDave, Matt and Alan have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season4 - Episode 13: Nakarawa in Bamboo
December 11, 2019 14:25 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MBDave, Matt and Alan have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season4: Episode 13 - Nakarawa in Bamboo
December 09, 2019 09:13 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MBDave, Matt and Alan have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Season 4- Episode 12: Huw Jones' Bacon Buttie
November 26, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBGlasgow lost in Europe and have lost Dave Rennie. Edinburgh drew and Watsonians are top of the Super 6. Gordie Reid is a firestarter (maybe?) and Huw Jones was seen with a bacon buttie (allegedly). Dave, Matt and Alan have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Season 4- Episode 12: Huw Jones' Bacon Buttie
November 26, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBGlasgow lost in Europe and have lost Dave Rennie. Edinburgh drew and Watsonians are top of the Super 6. Gordie Reid is a firestarter (maybe?) and Huw Jones was seen with a bacon buttie (allegedly). Dave, Matt and Alan have all the latest in Scottish rugby. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 11: World Rugby royal rumble
November 13, 2019 02:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBMatt is back from his honeymoon and the lads are joined by Glasgow Warriors captain Callum Gibbins. The fight with world rugby rolls on and the SRU are picking fights all over the place. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 11: World Rugby royal rumble
November 13, 2019 02:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBMatt is back from his honeymoon and the lads are joined by Glasgow Warriors captain Callum Gibbins. The fight with world rugby rolls on and the SRU are picking fights all over the place. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 4 - Episode 10: Watsonian Weasels
November 06, 2019 02:00 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MBDave and Alan return from a period of post RWC mourning to preview the brand new super6 competition. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 10: Watsonian Weasels
November 06, 2019 02:00 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MBDave and Alan return from a period of post RWC mourning to preview the brand new super6 competition. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
RWC: The Inquest
October 18, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBA look back at the RWC campaign and a cry for help. What happens next? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
RWC: The Inquest
October 18, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBA look back at the RWC campaign and a cry for help. What happens next? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RWC: Cyclone Haggis and Square Slice Sausage
October 11, 2019 08:35 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBAlan, Matt and Dave discuss the incoming Typhoon in Japan, will Scotland v Japan go ahead and do you need to butter your roll with square slice sausage? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
RWC: Cyclone Haggis and Square Slice Sausage
October 11, 2019 08:35 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBAlan, Matt and Dave discuss the incoming Typhoon in Japan, will Scotland v Japan go ahead and do you need to butter your roll with square slice sausage? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RWC: The Kobe Kibosh
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MBAlan and Dave look back at Scotland's make or break win vs Samoa Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Betting this world cup? Get over to https://www.betfair.com/gb Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RWC: The Kobe Kibosh
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MBAlan and Dave look back at Scotland's make or break win vs Samoa Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Betting this world cup? Get over to https://www.betfair.com/gb See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
RWC: Hell and Hospitality
September 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBThe lads get into the nightmare of Yokohama and ask can Scotland beat Samoa? Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Betting this world cup? Get over to https://www.betfair.com/gb See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
RWC: Hell and Hospitality
September 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBThe lads get into the nightmare of Yokohama and ask can Scotland beat Samoa? Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Betting this world cup? Get over to https://www.betfair.com/gb Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RWC: Scotland v Ireland preview
September 20, 2019 08:33 - 43 minutes - 34.5 MBMatt, Alan and Dave preview Scotland's opening match of the 2019 world cup vs Ireland. The team announcement happens half way through, so hear the lads reacting live as the Toony Tomnbola throws out the starting XV. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Betting this world cup? Get over to https://www.betfair.com/gb Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted ...
RWC: Scotland v Ireland preview
September 20, 2019 08:33 - 43 minutes - 34.5 MBMatt, Alan and Dave preview Scotland's opening match of the 2019 world cup vs Ireland. The team announcement happens half way through, so hear the lads reacting live as the Toony Tomnbola throws out the starting XV. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Betting this world cup? Get over to https://www.betfair.com/gb See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#Thistle100
September 13, 2019 04:00 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBThe 100th ever episode of the Thistle! We look's 31 man squad, an overview of the warm ups games and some other notable news from the world of Scottish Rugby. Like beer? Get over to www.beer52.com/thistle for a free case of craft beer Manange a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4 - Episode 3: Tbili-see you Jimmy
August 29, 2019 08:29 - 45 minutes - 104 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. The World Cup dream is back on with victory over France, Georgia are next on the path to glory. Just Dave and Matt this week, but Alan does make a brief cameo, calling in from Las Vegas... As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: [email protected]. Sign up to Find A Pl...
Season 4 - Episode 2: 1871 World Cup Champions
August 23, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. The road to World Cup glory may have begun, but we never said it wasn't filled with the odd pothole. We run the rule over that fairly horrific evening in Nice and see if we can take any positives (Rory Hutchinson anyone)? At least we have the chance to make things right this weekend, against France, again, hmm. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social me...
Season 4 - Episode 1: World Cup Origin Story
August 14, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. The road to World Cup glory starts here. We are back with a vengeance as we approach the official start of the World Cup year, to look ahead to the first of Scotland's warm up matches against France this weekend. We also take in the Super 6 rebranding campaign currently underway and Alan provides us with the first of many factually inaccurate quizzes. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTu...
Season 3 - Episode 33: Season Finale
May 30, 2019 20:44 - 1 hour - 143 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Following Glasgow's agonizing defeat to Leinster in the Pro 14 final, we take a look back at the season that was, running through our favourite players, moments and matches. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: [email protected]. Also get onto www.beer52.com/thistle ...
Season 3 - Episode 32: Celtic Park, we're Cumming(s) for you!
May 30, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 139 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. It's finals time baby! Glasgow will face Leinster in the Pro 14 final, at Celtic Park, and we are joined by Scott Cummings to look forward to what should be a cracker. Matt takes over quiz duties this weekend (complete with obligatory mistakes, obviously). As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistl...
Season 3 - Episode 31: Glasgow-Ulster preview
May 14, 2019 08:38 - 51 minutes - 117 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Just like Glasgow we are back after a couple of weeks off to look ahead to this weekend's Pro 14 semifinal versus Ulster and to give our take on the recently announced Scotland world cup squad (which is also the subject of another terrifically niche quiz). As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistl...
Season 3 - Episode 30: Matt Fagerson
May 01, 2019 08:39 - 58 minutes - 46.9 MBWelcome back to the Thistle, the original Scottish rugby podcast. This week we are joined by Matt Fagerson to help us review a resounding Glasgow Warriors victory in the final 1872 cup fixture. We also take a look back at an action-packed Silver Saturday at BT Murrayfield, and Alan provides us with a delightfully niche quiz on the life and times of Scotland stalwart Ross Ford. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thi...
Season 3 - Episode 29: 1872 Cup preview with Big Ben Toolis
April 25, 2019 11:41 - 58 minutes - 46.6 MBWelcome back to the Thistle. This week we were fortunate enough to sit down with Ben Toolis and get his thoughts on the 1872 cup, rooming with Grant Gilchrist and shaving his head if Edinburgh are in the Champions Cup come the weekend. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: [email protected]. Also get onto www.beer52.com/thistle to claim your free case of craf...
Season 3 - Episode 28: Ulster Exec Derby
April 11, 2019 07:41 - 52 minutes - 120 MBWe are back after a wee break to talk all things Scottish Rugby, previewing some huge Pro 14 fixtures this weekend and taking a deep dive into what the hell is going on at Old Glory. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: [email protected]. Also make sure to visit www.beer52.com/thistle to claim your free case of craft beer! Support this show http://supporter...
Season 3 - Episode 27: The Sweet Prince and Fuzzy Bear
March 28, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week we are honoured to speak with the Sweet Prince Chris Dean and Chris 'Fuzzy Bear' Fusaro, as we look forward to Edinburgh and Glasgow's huge Heineken cup quarter finals. As ever, Alan provides us with a niche quiz and we look back at the news making waves in the world of Scottish rugby. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: [email protected]. Also ma...
Season 3 - Episode 26: It's Coming Home!
March 22, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original Scottish rugby podcast. This week we try and take stock of what the hell happened at the weekend with that Calcutta Cup draw. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: [email protected]. Also make sure to visit www.beer52.com/thistle to claim your free case of craft beer! Support this sho...
Season 3 - Episode 25: Calcaaata Cup preview
March 15, 2019 07:59 - 52 minutes - 119 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original Scottish rugby podcast. On the breakfast slot this morning we take a quick look back at that painful loss to the pesky Welsh, before looking ahead to what could be a difficult weekend down at Twickenham. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: [email protected]. Also make sure to visit w...
Season 3 - Episode 24: Thirteenth time lucky?
March 08, 2019 06:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original Scottish rugby podcast. We are back this week to preview this weekend's massive Six Nations clash against Wales at Murrayfield. There is plenty of news to catch up on, including an exclusive John Barclay rumour, while Alan is back with another dubious quiz. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email...
Season 3 - Episode 23: Toonie out, Gatland in
February 27, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original Scottish rugby podcast. This week we look back at the car crash that was France versus Scotland in Paris, asking the real questions like: Do Scotland have the personnel to play Toonie's style? Who should come into the Scotland team v Wales? And should the SRU pull out the stops to hire Warren Gatland? As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @this...
Season 3 - Episode 22: the Auld Alliance
February 21, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original Scottish rugby podcast. This week we are delighted to be joined our resident French rugby expert Paul Eddison, who explains exactly what the hell is going on with French rugby, and helps us preview this weekend's crunch fixture. We also look back at a successful weekend for the pro teams, and embark on a mammoth quiz concerning Scotland's most capped players. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and fol...
Season 3 - Episode 21: Top of the league!
February 06, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBDavid and Alan break down Scotland's win against Italy and preview this weekends match vs Ireland Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3 - Episode 21: Top of the league!
February 06, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBDavid and Alan break down Scotland's win against Italy and preview this weekends match vs Ireland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 3 - Episode 20: Six Nations Preview
January 31, 2019 22:38 - 57 minutes - 133 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast. The most exciting time of the year is finally upon us, the start of the greatest rugby tournament on the planet, the Six Nations. This week we are joined by returning guest Phil Godman and Italy coach Mike Catt to preview Scotland's match against their Italian opponents. There is plenty of news to catch up on, and Alan once again provides us with a carefully crafted quiz. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and mak...
Season 3 - Episode 19: The Staff-meister
January 25, 2019 07:38 - 48 minutes - 111 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we take a look back at Edinburgh's famous victory over Montpellier and Glasgow's tussle with Saracens before looking ahead to the resumption of Pro 14 duties. We are also delighted to be joined by Glasgow centre Stafford McDowell, who chats to us about his break through season at the club. Alan then entertains us with another delightfully niche Scottish rugby quiz. Tw...
Season 3 - Episode 18: Tear-gassed in Toulon
January 17, 2019 09:01 - 56 minutes - 129 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, in proud partnership with SCRUM Magazine, Scotland's only rugby publication. Fresh from our sojourn to the south of France, accompanied by the gilets jaunes, we take a look back at Edinburgh's incredible victory over Toulon at the Stade Felix Mayol. Glasgow also got their season back up and running with a much-needed win over Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun. Can they back it up by defeating Saracens in their own back yard? We also anal...
Season 3 - Episode 17: Le Pussy Cat
January 11, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes - 88.2 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, in proud partnership with SCRUM Magazine, Scotland's only rugby publication. We are back for the 1st time in 2019, here to close off the 1872 cup and Glasgow and Edinburgh's recent varying fortunes in the Pro 14, before looking ahead to some absolutely massive European fixtures this weekend. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1872 Christmas Special ft. Robbie Fergusson
December 23, 2018 13:30 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MBMerry Christmas one al all! join David, Alan and Matt as they review the first 1872 cup match between edinburgh and Glasgow. they are also joined by Scotland 7s player Robbie Fergusson who chats about the 7s squad's recent tournaments in Dubai and Cape Town. Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3 - Episode 16: Adam Hastings previews the 1872 Cup
December 18, 2018 06:00 - 51 minutes - 94.5 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, in proud partnership with SCRUM Magazine, Scotland's only rugby publication. This week we get Adam Hastings on the line to preview the upcoming 1872 fixtures, and look back over that win in the snow versus Lyon. We also run the rule over Edinburgh's impressive win against Newcastle, and Alan delivers the goods with a delightfully niche quiz. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Acast, follow us on Twitter @thistl...
Season 3 - Episode 15: The Hard Horse
December 11, 2018 06:00 - 51 minutes - 94.9 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, in proud partnership with SCRUM Magazine, Scotland's only rugby publication. This week we are delighted to be joined by John Hardie who helps us run the rule over Edinburgh's cracking bonus point win over the Newcastle Falcons. We also look back over Glasgow's impressive bonus point away at Lyon. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Acast, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram @thistle_rugby_pod ...