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 3 - Episode 14: Europe or Bust
December 06, 2018 09:37 - 35 minutes - 67 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, in proud partnership with SCRUM Magazine, Scotland's only rugby publication. It is Europe or bust this week, as we look ahead to Edinburgh's match versus the Newcastle Falcons, and Glasgow's trip to Top 14 juggernauts Lyon. We also look back over a mixed bag for the pro teams on domestic duty. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Acast, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram @thistle_rugby_pod Su...
Season 3 - Episode 13: World Rugby, You High?
November 21, 2018 07:18 - 51 minutes - 41 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, in proud partnership with SCRUM Magazine, Scotland's only rugby publication. This week we look back over Scotland's tight loss to South Africa (don't worry we will be discussing that incident) and talk about what we would like to see from the upcoming Argentina fixture. There is also plenty of news to discuss, including rumours of Huw Jones future away from Glasgow Warriors, on top of a banging quiz. As ever, make sure to like and...
Season 3: Episode 12 - Richie Vernon
November 15, 2018 08:03 - 55 minutes - 103 MBWelcome 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 Glasgow and Scotland legend Richie Vernon, the first man in 137 years of Scottish rugby history to start a test as both forward and back. He helps us preview this weekend's huge fixture versus South Africa, after we review that impressive win over Fiji. As always, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and check out ou...
Season 3 - Episode 11: Moriarty's Mad Cauldron
November 06, 2018 06:00 - 51 minutesWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish rugby podcast, in partnership with SCRUM Magazine, Scotland's only national rugby publication. We sit down this week to discuss yet another defeat versus the Welsh down in Cardiff, preview next weekend's chance for redemption versus Fiji, and cheer ourselves up celebrating two bonus points wins for the pro teams. As ever, like and subscribe on iTunes or Acast, check us out on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram thistle_rugby_pod Support this show h...
Season 3 - Episode 10: Scotland v Wales Preview
November 01, 2018 09:18 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBWelcome back to the Thistle , the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby, in partnership with SCRUM, Scotland's only rugby publication. On the pod this week: digest of the week's news, including John Hardie's move to Newcastle, preview of Scotland v Wales at the Principality Stadium, and a look back at a tough weekend for the pro teams in the Pro 14. Why do Edinburgh always do this to us? Like and subscribe on iTunes or Acast, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and check out our nic...
Season 3: Episode 9 - Pube Head
October 25, 2018 06:34 - 49 minutes - 92 MBWelcome back to the Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby, in partnership with SCRUM, Scotland's only rugby publication. This week we look back over two incredible bonus point wins for the pro sides in Europe (when was the last time that happened) and look forward to the return of the Pro 14. As ever, make sure to follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram thistle_rugby_pod, and please subscribe/review us on iTunes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...
Season 3: Episode 8 - Is Maro Itoje a d**k?
October 16, 2018 05:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast in partnership with SCRUM magazine. This week we look back over two close defeats for the Scottish pro teams in Europe and name our Scotland squad for the Autumn internationals. Alan also returns with an extra special 'Who Am I?' quiz. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3 - Episode 7: Jamie Ritchie and The Blade
October 10, 2018 06:50 - 1 hour - 141 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast. Alan and David preview the first round of the Championship cup with Edinburgh back row Jamie Ritchie and Glasgow assistant coach Mike Blair. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 3 - Episode 7: Jamie Ritchie and The Blade
October 10, 2018 06:50 - 1 hour - 141 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast. Alan and David preview the first round of the Championship cup with Edinburgh back row Jamie Ritchie and Glasgow assistant coach Mike Blair. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3 - Episode 6: Get your Puggy up
October 03, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 91.7 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, in partnership with SCRUM Magazine. This week we are delighted to be joined by Scotland 7s international Scott Riddell, who gives his insight into the shortened game, and tells us exactly how big the night out was following that win over South Africa on the World Sevens Series. We also review two much needed victories for the Scottish pro side and take a look at the Scots plying their trade abroad. As ever, follow us on Twitter @t...
Season 3 - Episode 5: SCRUM Partnership!
September 20, 2018 11:25 - 52 minutes - 41.7 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original (and best?) podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. First off some exciting news from Thistle HQ - we are now working in partnership with SCRUM magazine, Scotland's premier club rugby magazine. This should mean more content, more guests and even more Scotland rugby chat. Look out for more announcements regarding our exciting future working together. This week we are delighted to be joined by Scotland's first fully pr...
Season 3 - Episode 4: JOB ALERT - Restart Coach Wanted!
September 13, 2018 08:21 - 36 minutes - 29.4 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original (and best?) podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Dave is back from his vegan retreat looking disappointingly rotund but ready to discuss the week that was in Scottish rugby. We run through a pile of news before taking a look back at Glasgow's fine win against Munster and Edinburgh's last gasp reverse at the hands of Ulster. As ever, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram @thistle_rugby_pod. Subscri...
Season 3 - Episode 3: Vegan Yoga Retreat
September 06, 2018 08:31 - 40 minutes - 93.2 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original (and best?) podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week Alan and Matt take you through the week that was in Scottish rugby, including Glasgow's last gap victory over Connacht and Edinburgh's disappointing loss to the Ospreys. We also discuss Scots abroad, Stuart Hogg's new lid and Nick Frisby's hook up with the Malcolm Group. For those wondering where Dave is this week - the clue is in the episode title. As eve...
Season 3 - Episode 2: Dominic McKay
August 28, 2018 05:00 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original (and best?) podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week due to various scheduling issues - Dave's turkey neck stitches have come unstuck again, Alan's penchant for lady boys has landed him in a rather unseemly court case and Matt is once again in the Far East for one of his beloved anime conferences - we are unable to bring you a full pod. However, not to fear loyal faithful, for we have our chat with special g...
Season 3 - Episode 1: Season Preview with Dave Rennie
August 22, 2018 06:19 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original (and best?) podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. After those cruel summer months of no rugby, we are approaching the start of the new season, and who better to help us out than Glasgow coach Dave Rennie? We hear his thoughts on his first full pre season with the Warriors. Before that we also run the rule over Edinburgh rugby and their prospects for the year ahead. And fear not, Alan is once again back with a quiz....
Season 2 - Episode 34: Humble Pie for Breakfast
June 27, 2018 08:28 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. In our final episode of the year we run the mill over Scotland's impressive win over Argentina - led by new half back partnership ''Hornestings' - before taking a look at the season that was. What were the high and low points for Scotland, Edinburgh and Glasgow - and more importantly, the biggest 'what the fuck' moments? As ever, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram @...
Season 2: Episode 33 - Houston we have a problem
June 22, 2018 05:00 - 50 minutes - 40.1 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Here we are again, another new low for the Scotland rugby team to sink to, defeat to the US Eagles. We digest another heart wrenching loss for Scottish rugby, and put the boot into the Toonie tombola. We also do our best to untangle the Keith Russell saga - is the SRU rotten at its core? Or does the media only care because it is Finn's Dad we're talking about? As ever, follow us on Twi...
Season 2 - Episode 32: Jonny Petrie
June 04, 2018 05:00 - 57 minutes - 46.2 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to be joined by Edinburgh Rugby Managing Director and former Scotland back row Jonny Petrie, as he takes us through the recent exciting developments at the club. We then run the rule over Edinburgh and Glasgow's seasons, including players of the season, best newcomers and falling stars, before previewing Scotland's upcoming tour of the Americas. As ever, foll...
Season 2: Episode 31 - Did Trump Poison Hoggy?
May 21, 2018 05:00 - 35 minutes - 80.9 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we have the enviable task of dissecting Glasgow's crushing defeat to the Scarlets that signalled the end of their Pro 14 title hopes. We also ask who was behind Stuart Hogg's last minute illness, ponder who is the official wellness partner to Scottish rugby, and announce preliminary plans for our trip to Tbilisi in 2019. As ever, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and on I...
Season 2 - Episode 30: Who the f**k is James Lang?
May 09, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week's thistly issues are: Should Edinburgh have beaten Munster at the weekend? What next for the Super 6? Who the f**k is James Lang? We are also delighted to be joined by Glasgow Hawks President Kenny Hamilton to talk about recent developments in the Super 6. As ever, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram @thistle_rugby_pod. Subscribe and review us on iTunes...
Season 2 - Episode 29: 1872 Cup and are you HD ready?
May 02, 2018 05:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we run the rule over Edinburgh's impressive victory over Glasgow in a surprisingly high quality 1872 cup decider, dissect the much anticipated Super Six announcement and ask whether Edinburgh can overcome Munster this weekend in the Pro14 play-off. We also welcome the news that the Pro 14 is moving to Premier Sports, in HD no less. As ever, Alan provides us with a highly ques...
Season 2 - Episode 28: Fraser Brown
April 18, 2018 21:12 - 58 minutes - 47.1 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We are delighted to be joined this week by Glasgow and Scotland hooker Fraser Brown, as he talks to us about his comeback from injury and passing concussion protocols. We also run the rule over two excellent wins for Edinburgh and Glasgow at the weekend, as we approach the Pro 14 playoffs. There is plenty of news to sink our teeth into, and Alan is back with an achingly niche quiz. As ...
Season 2 - Episode 27: Watsonians All Stars versus the Dirty Nails
April 04, 2018 05:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are back to full compliment at last, as we tackle Edinburgh's woeful defeat to Cardiff, the latest developments in the Super 6, and this weekend's crucial Pro 14 fixtures. Follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod and on instagram @thistle_rugby_pod. Like and review us on iTunes! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Season 2 - Episode 26: Six Nations Review
March 20, 2018 08:32 - 37 minutes - 86.4 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Still shorn of Alan, Dave and Matt pick up the pieces after Scotland's win over Italy at the weekend and take a look back at our successful Six Nations campaign. There is also the Pro 14 to contend with, both Edinburgh and Glasgow steaming ahead to the playoffs. Follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod and on instagram @thistle_rugby_pod. Like and review us on iTunes! Support this show h...
Season 2 - Episode 25: Simone Favaro
March 14, 2018 05:30 - 14 minutes - 32.5 MBWelcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about scottish rugby. David has been deserted by Matt and Alan as they pick up the pieces from Matt's failed proposal. David finds company in Glasgow Warriors and Italy legend Simone Favaro, and they look ahead to the Scotland vs Italy game on Saturday. Follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod and on instagram @thistle_rugby_pod Like and review us on iTunes! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thet...
Season 2 - Episode 24: Johnnie Beattie part deux
March 09, 2018 05:45 - 51 minutes - 118 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast - no matter what the haters say - that cares about Scottish rugby. Alan and David are back to preview the Ireland match and are joined down the line by Killer B legend Johnnie Beattie. Follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram @thistle_rugby_pod Like us on iTunes and leave us a review! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Season 2 - Episode 24: Johnnie Beattie part deux
March 09, 2018 05:45 - 51 minutes - 118 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast - no matter what the haters say - that cares about Scottish rugby. Alan and David are back to preview the Ireland match and are joined down the line by Killer B legend Johnnie Beattie. Follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram @thistle_rugby_pod Like us on iTunes and leave us a review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 2 - Episode 23: FREEDOM!
February 28, 2018 20:27 - 50 minutes - 116 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast - no matter what the haters say - that cares about Scottish rugby. Can you believe it?! After a long and cruel ten years Scotland have managed to win the Calcutta Cup! What is there to say about that weekend, filled with emotion, passion and skill. We do our best to analyse that incredible victory and move on to how we back it up versus Ireland in the next round of fixtures. We then pose the provocative question o...
Season 2 - Episode 22: Vegan Detox
February 22, 2018 09:37 - 43 minutes - 100 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast - no matter what the haters say - that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to present our 50th ever episode! Not even our most ardent of fans thought we would have had the skill, depth or knowledge or stamina to last so long but here we are. It has finally arrived, Calcutta Cup week! While Eddie Jones has been uncharacteristically quiet, Scotland have been rolling out the big dogs (well, Gordon ...
Season 2 - Episode 21: France, u ok hun?
February 13, 2018 06:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. The ups and downs of Scottish rugby continue, but at least this week we are celebrating a win! After an uninspiring first half, Scotland came good with the help of wee Greig Laidlaw's trusty boot and an ill-disciplined French side. We run the rule over the performance, try to stay as positive as possible and pick out our key performers. Alan is then back with an Auld Alliance theme...
Series 2 - Episode 20: Hello Darkness My Old Friend
February 05, 2018 20:33 - 53 minutes - 123 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Oh to be a Scotland fan? Once again, dreams are shattered on the altar of the Toonie Tombola. We dissect the remnants of the Scotland team carcass after its brutal destruction at the weekend, and ask whether we can resurrect our swiftly fading Six Nations hopes. To preview the weekend's match against France we are delighted to be joined by Paul Edison, journalist for Sports Beat an...
Series 2 - Episode 19: Sean Lamont
January 31, 2018 21:04 - 58 minutes - 134 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. It is finally here, the return of the Six Nations! This week we are joined by Scotland legend Sean Lamont, who recalls his favourite memories of a long and successful career, gives his verdict on the upcoming Wales match and talks about his current work with the national academy. We then go through an in depth preview of the opening match of the tournament and ask whether we can wi...
Season 2 - Episode 18: Mark Bennett and Team Weird
January 16, 2018 20:03 - 10 minutes - 24.4 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are joined by Edinburgh, Scotland and Olympic Silver Medallist Mark Bennett, fresh from his return from injury and his recent selection for the Scotland squad for the upcoming Six Nations. He tells us how it feels to be uprooted from the West Coast to Edinburgh, the impact Richard Cockerill has had on the club, and why Blair Kinghorn is a key part of 'Team Weird'. Disc...
Season 2 - Episode 17: R Jackson and R Grant - The Original Bromance
January 09, 2018 21:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBHello and welcome back to a festive special episode of the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to be joined by Ruari Jackson and Ryan Grant, who talk all things Glasgow, how they are the original Warriors bromance, and their new gin venture, the Garden Shed Gin Company. We then cover off recent news in the world of Scottish rugby, take a look ahead to the upcoming European rugby fixtures, and take part in perhaps the mo...
Season 2 - Episode 16: Grand Cru Gossip
December 28, 2017 18:36 - 36 minutes - 83.4 MBHello and welcome back to a festive special episode of the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we chew the fat over Edinburgh's heroic victory over Glasgow in the first leg of the 1872 cup and preview the return clash at Scotstoun this Saturday. There is also more Worcester-SRU trojan horse news, and some exclusive gossip gathered in the deepest recesses of Grand Cru. As ever make sure to leave us a review on iTunes, follow us on Twitte...
Season 2 - Episode 15: Byron Mcguigan
December 18, 2017 23:37 - 53 minutes - 122 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are back at full complement after a week off. The lads look back at two weeks of rugby news, including Glasgow's back to back losses at the hands of Vern cotter's Montpellier, and Edinburgh's two big European wins. David also chats with Sale and Scotland winger Byron Mcguigan, hot off his two tries for Scotland vs Australia. As ever make sure to leave us a review on iTunes, follow us on Twit...
Season 2 - Episode 15: Byron Mcguigan
December 18, 2017 23:37 - 53 minutes - 122 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are back at full complement after a week off. The lads look back at two weeks of rugby news, including Glasgow's back to back losses at the hands of Vern cotter's Montpellier, and Edinburgh's two big European wins. David also chats with Sale and Scotland winger Byron Mcguigan, hot off his two tries for Scotland vs Australia. As ever make sure to leave us a review on iTunes, follow us on Twit...
Season 2 - Episode 14: Beating off the Big Lads
December 05, 2017 20:17 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are unfortunately without everyone's favourite Negatron Alan, as he bears the brunt of his girlfriend's anger following his outbursts against her native New Zealand. But do not fear, Matt and David are here to pick up the pieces, as we look back over the weekend's pro results - two bonus point wins anyone - and preview the return of European rugby. As ever make sure to leave us a review on i...
Season 2 - Episode 13: the pain Trayn
November 29, 2017 21:31 - 1 hour - 150 MBWelcome back to the Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to be joined on the line by former Edinburgh and Scotland prop Kyle Traynor, now plying his trade at Leicester Tigers. He helps us review that famous win over Australia, and we review Scotland's autumn series as a whole. Alan is also back with a bumper quiz, mysteriously titled "International Travellers". As ever make sure to leave us a review on iTunes, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugb...
Season 2: Episode 12 - 'Tossing' over New Zealand
November 23, 2017 20:52 - 59 minutes - 136 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are back to our full contingent as Matt returns from his anime sojourn. There is a host of rugby to talk about this week, starting with the conclusion of the Finn Russell saga (700 bags of sand anyone?), persistent rumours of J Gray to Brizzle and Edinburgh getting their hands on a lovely pair (of fly halves). We digest that so near but so far match versus New Zealand,...
Season 2 Episode 11: Oh Daryl, we hardly knew thee
November 15, 2017 23:52 - 43 minutes - 98.5 MBAlan and David are back with their tail between their legs after Daryl Marfo's excellent debut for Scotland. They discuss the positives and negatives from the Samoa match - mainly the negatives - and look ahead to the New Zealand match at the weekend. Let us know what you think of us... Leave us a review on iTunes Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 2 Episode 11: Oh Daryl, we hardly knew thee
November 15, 2017 23:52 - 43 minutes - 98.5 MBAlan and David are back with their tail between their legs after Daryl Marfo's excellent debut for Scotland. They discuss the positives and negatives from the Samoa match - mainly the negatives - and look ahead to the New Zealand match at the weekend. Let us know what you think of us... Leave us a review on iTunes Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2: Episode 10 - Turkey Neck Part Deux
November 08, 2017 20:24 - 40 minutes - 92.6 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Unfortunately David is away this week getting emergency surgery - all you can do when the pins in your turkey neck fall out. Regardless, Matt and Alan are here to take you through the last two weeks in Scottish rugby. And what a fortnight it has been - rumours abound, signing news and, no your ears do not deceive you, 4 wins out of 4 for the pro sides. We also take a look ahead to ...
Season 2 - Episode 9: Booze, Russians and Foreign Imports
October 24, 2017 20:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we celebrate our year anniversary as the only podcast that brings you your weekly dose of unadulterated Scottish rugby. There is a ridiculous amount to talk about this week: the Bradbury and Hardie news coming out of Edinburgh; the Scottish qualified scouting network that reaches as far as Japan (!); Scotland squad announced for the autumn internationals; and Glasgow and E...
Season 2: Episode 8 - Squigzy
October 17, 2017 21:28 - 47 minutes - 110 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We are back to our full contingent this week, welcoming back Matt after his Mull sojourn with Big Harry. We are delighted to be joined this week by Glasgow and Scotland centre Nick Grigg, who gives his take on Glasgow's narrow defeat to Exeter and also dishes the dirt on rooming with Sam Johnson. The boys also review Edinburgh's bonus point victory over London Irish (did anyone actu...
Season 2: Episode 8 - Squigzy
October 17, 2017 21:28 - 47 minutes - 110 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We are back to our full contingent this week, welcoming back Matt after his Mull sojourn with Big Harry. We are delighted to be joined this week by Glasgow and Scotland centre Nick Grigg, who gives his take on Glasgow's narrow defeat to Exeter and also dishes the dirt on rooming with Sam Johnson. The boys also review Edinburgh's bonus point victory over London Irish (did anyone actu...
Season 2: Episode 7 - Big Harry
October 10, 2017 20:06 - 42 minutes - 96.5 MBDavid and Alan are left alone as Matt is on a 5 day trip around Mull with the mysterious "Big Harry"....The boys bring you gossip about the future of Finn Russell and John Barclay, look back at the Glasgow Warriors win in South Africa and the Edinburgh victory at Myreside vs Zebre. They also look ahead to the first round of European rugby, where Glasgow face English champions Exeter, and Edinburgh take on Premiership strugglers London Irish. Itunes: Leave a review! Twitter: @thistlerugbypodIn...
Season 2: Episode 7 - Big Harry
October 10, 2017 20:06 - 42 minutes - 96.5 MBDavid and Alan are left alone as Matt is on a 5 day trip around Mull with the mysterious "Big Harry".... The boys bring you gossip about the future of Finn Russell and John Barclay, look back at the Glasgow Warriors win in South Africa and the Edinburgh victory at Myreside vs Zebre. They also look ahead to the first round of European rugby, where Glasgow face English champions Exeter, and Edinburgh take on Premiership strugglers London Irish. Itunes: Leave a review! Twitter: @thistlerug...
Season 2: Episode 6 - AyeTunes
October 03, 2017 20:30 - 45 minutes - 105 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. A newly trim looking David is back this week post-op, and provides much needed structure to our ramblings. We are delighted to be joined this episode by Gus Williamson, head of rugby union at Sky Sports, to get his take on the world of rugby broadcasting. As ever we give our take on the pro team's results over the weekend - once again, contrasting fortunes - look ahead to a first Sc...
Season 2: Episode 5 - Turkey Neck
September 28, 2017 19:51 - 59 minutes - 137 MBHello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Unfortunately David is away on a mystery holiday this week (clue is in the title) but Matt and Alan are here to take you through the past few weeks in Scottish rugby. This episode we are delighted to be joined by rugby journalist and editor of the Scrum magazine, Gary Heatly. After 13 years covering the game in Scotland, Gary gives us his view on the evolution of the club and profes...