Scotland Rugby News

Scotland Rugby News Podcast

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A weekly podcast with host Bruce Aitchison and Gavin Harper looking at the burning issues in Scottish Rugby. A Newsquest and Playback Media Production- contact us here too for show sponsorship ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Episodes

Star players, best matches, memorable moments - the 2025/26 review 26.06.2026 1:20:35

In this week's episode, Gav and Bruce look back on the 2025/26 season and pick their stand-out performers, best matches and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edinburgh Rugby & Glasgow Warriors dream team debate 19.06.2026 1:09:42

Following dream team selections by columnist Rob Robertson, editor Gavin Harper joins host Bruce Aitchison to make their own picks for all-time XVs for Scotland's pro clubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Dempsey's Scotland future addressed as Nations Championship squad named 09.06.2026 47:01

Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to discuss the big news from the Scotland squad announcement for the first Nations Championship games this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glasgow Warriors in huge semi-final boost as George Horne declared fit 05.06.2026 34:28

Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to talk through the teams as Glasgow host the Bulls in the URC semi-final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Steyn guides Glasgow into semi-finals but Horne a worry for Bulls 02.06.2026 39:58

Gavin Harper and Bruce Aitchison look back on Glasgow's URC quarter-final win over Connacht, and deliver an update from the Warriors camp ahead of the last-four clash with the Bulls at Murrayfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glasgow Warriors braced for URC quarter-final with in-form Connacht 29.05.2026 1:03:07

Gavin Harper and Bruce Aitchison look ahead to Glasgow Warriors' URC quarter-final as Connacht visit Scotstoun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tribute to Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings 21.05.2026 1:05:49

Editor Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison for this week's pod as we pay tribute to Scotland great Scott Hastings following his passing aged 61. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glasgow out to cement URC top spot with Ulster win amid play-off uncertainty 14.05.2026 56:41

Bruce Aitchison is joined by Scotland Rugby News editor Gavin Harper to discuss the final weekend of the URC regular season as Glasgow look to secure top spot in the table Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glasgow Warriors lose grip on URC top spot 30.04.2026 38:47

Editor Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to look back on the weekend's URC fixtures as Glasgow lose top spot in the URC, just as Edinburgh record back-to-back wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glasgow brace for Stormers showdown as URC pressure peaks 24.04.2026 1:07:34

Host Bruce Aitchison is joined by Scotland Rugby News editor Gavin Harper to look ahead to this weekend's URC fixtures and a big game for Scotland in the Women's Six Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glasgow aim to reach historic Champions Cup semi-final 10.04.2026 47:21

After victory over the Bulls last weekend, Glasgow Warriors will face Toulon at Scotstoun on Saturday aiming for a historic first Champions Cup semi-final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edinburgh embarrassed as Glasgow Warriors outclass Leinster 27.03.2026 56:06

Editor Gavin Harper joins host Bruce Aitchison to look back on a disastrous defeat for Edinburgh against the Lions and a magnificent win for Glasgow over Leinster. Plus there's news of Mike Blair's appointment to the All Blacks coaching staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What next for Scotland after Six Nations as Ireland problem persists 18.03.2026 1:13:56

Editor Gavin Harper joins host Bruce Aitchison to look back on Scotland's Six Nations after another disappointing defeat for Scotland to Ireland in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Epic France win sets Scotland up for Dublin showdown 08.03.2026 33:00

Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to look back at Scotland's magnificent performance as they stunned France at Murrayfield to give them a shot at the Six Nations title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Townsend on 'brilliant' France and big Scotland selection calls 05.03.2026 50:43

Editor Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to discuss the Scotland team to face France on Saturday, which includes some huge calls from Gregor Townsend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scotland get out of jail with Wales comeback 25.02.2026 1:03:30

Editor Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to look back on Scotland's comeback win over Wales. They'll also discuss the return of the URC for Edinburgh Rugby & Glasgow Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who will start for Scotland against Wales and are Scotland in line for a Triple Crown? 19.02.2026 43:04

Scotland Rugby News editor Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to discuss the Scotland team that will face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gregor Townsend: Scotland fan anger, England selection & Kinghorn snub 13.02.2026 18:07

The Scotland coach faces the media ahead of the clash with England. Support the show: https://www.scotlandrugbynews.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six Nations 2026 preview: Can Scotland finally deliver consistency? 12.02.2026 54:33

Gavin and Bruce access the scene ahead of the Six Nations. Support the show: https://www.scotlandrugbynews.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scottish sides set for pivotal final round of URC action plus Lions squad reaction 14.05.2025 1:01:44

Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to discuss a huge weekend of rugby for Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby, plus we look back on the 2025 British and Irish Lions squad announcement Support the show: https://www.scotlandrugbynews.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The British and Irish Lions debate: Our team pick their Lions squads for Australia tour 07.05.2025 1:09:22

On a special pod, host Bruce Aitchison is joined by Scotland Rugby News editor Gavin Harper and award-winning journalist Rob Robertson as the guys step into Andy Farrell's shoes and pick their British and Irish Lions squads Support the show: https://www.scotlandrugbynews.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices