The Official Scottish Rugby Podcast

Ahead of the third Autumn Nation Series fixture on Sunday 13 November we are delighted to be joined by Scotland Head Coach, Gregor Townsend.  Joining us straight from training Gregor talks through team selection for this Sunday's test against the All Blacks. Chris and Caroline discuss his decision to put forward an experienced side, as well as how well Finn Russell has slotted back into the squad...

Ahead of the second Autumn Nation Series fixture on Saturday 5 November we are delighted to be joined by Edinburgh Head Coach Mike Blair to explore their URC season so far.  Mike reflects on his own experiences in international sport, his move into coaching and the incredible home support at DAM Health Stadium.  Caroline and Chris also discuss Scotland's narrow loss to Australia last Saturday, and...

Special Podcast Edition: Journey to the International Stage Electric fly-half and one of Edinburgh Rugby's most exciting backline talents Blair Kinghorn, sits down with Scotland legend, Chris Paterson, to explore his rugby career thus far. They explore the highs and lows of international rugby and candidly discuss Kinghorn's transition from football to rugby, motivations in life, and journey to th...

Ahead of the Autumn Nation Series opener against Australia on Saturday 29 October we are delighted to be joined by Australian Head Coach Dave Rennie to explore preparations in camp as well as what they're expecting from Scotland. Dave reflects on his time at Glasgow Warriors, the incredible home support in Scotland, and atmosphere at BT Murrayfield on match days. Caroline is also joined by full-ba...

Scotland Internationalists Rachel Malcolm and Caity Mattinson join us this week from in camp all the way from New Zealand. They talk about the mood in camp following their narrow defeat against Australia, and their visit to Far North iwi Ngātiwai to learn more about Te Ao Māori with a welcome and cultural exchange at Ngunguru Marae. Hosts Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson also chat about Gregor To...

Scotland Captain Rachel Malcolm and Sports Scientist Fraser Menzies join us this week from in camp all the way from New Zealand. They talk about the mood in camp following their last minute defeat against Wales, team nutrition and overall preparations ahead of Australia on Saturday.  Hosts Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson are also joined by ex Scotland Internationalist and commentator, Heather Lo...

Rachel Malcolm is joined by Professional footballer Rachel Corsie in this weeks special podcast episode of Powering Conversation, powered by SP Energy Networks to talk through her involvement with the Scotland national team and her career highlights to date. 

This week, on the Official Scottish Podcast, hosts Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson are joined by Scottish Rugby’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr James Robson MBE to discuss the paper published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.  Dr Robson highlights the important role rugby has played in supporting research into the effects of concussion and brain health in recent years, as wel...

Scotland Internationalists Rachel Malcolm and Anne Young join us this week from in camp all the way from New Zealand. They talk about travelling to the southern hemisphere, their excitement for the upcoming Rugby World Cup fixtures and preparations in camp so far.  Hosts Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson are also joined by Freelance Journalist, Gary Heatly, to chat about all the latest rugby news,...

Rachel Malcolm is joined by Kim James in this weeks episode of Powering Conversation, powered by SP Energy Networks to talk through her involvement with Lismore RFC and her recent battle with breast cancer.

Scotland Internationalists Rachel Malcolm, Emma Wassell, Lisa Thomson, Shona Campbell and Evie Wills and Head Coach Bryan Easson join us on this week's special Rugby World Cup episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast. They look back on the highs and lows of their Rugby World Cup qualification journey, their excitement for the upcoming fixtures and their families reactions to selection.  Host...

Scotland Internationalists Chloe Rollie and Helen Nelson join us from camp on this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast. Chloe and Helen review the Summer Test opener against USA and look ahead to this Sunday's final fixture against Spain before heading off to New Zealand for the Women's Rugby World Cup. Hosts Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson chat about all the latest rugby news,...

Scotland Captain and Host Rachel Malcolm is joined by Strathendrick Men’s Head Coach Ciera Campbell on the next episode of Powering Conversation with SP Energy Networks Season 2. Listen to their conversation as they discuss how Ciera got involved in rugby in general, her career highlights, and receiving her Young Person’s award in the 2022 Community Recognition. 

Scotland 7s Head Coach Ciaran Beattie and captain Jamie Farndale join us from LA on this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast. Ciaran and Jamie review the final round of the World Rugby Sevens Series and look ahead to next weekend's Rugby World Cup Sevens in South Africa. Caroline Blair, who is a new guest host on the podcast, chats to Chris Paterson about all the latest rugby new...

Chris Paterson is joined by former Scotland internationals, Donna Kennedy and Lynne Reid, to preview this weekend's Summer Test opener against USA and look ahead to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Kennedy, the most capped Scotland player ever and Reid, the last player to captain a Scotland women's team at a Rugby World Cup, reminisce about playing for Scotland and reflect on what it is like to...

Scotland Captain and Host Rachel Malcolm is joined by professional rugby union referee Hollie Davidson on the first episode of Powering Conversation with SP Energy Networks Season 2. Listen to their conversation as they discuss how it all started as well as highlights of her impressive career so far. 

Scotland Women Assistant Coach Tyrone Holmes and Strength and Conditioning Coach Francesco Sella join hosts Chris Paterson and Rachel Malcolm on this week's podcast to chat about Scotland women's upcoming Summer Tests and deep dive into training preparations. Chris and Rachel also review last weekend's international rugby results as well as the second round of the FOSROC Super6 Championship. Chris...

Scotland and Arsenal football player Jen Beattie joins Rachel Malcolm on an episode of Powering Conversation with SP Energy Networks. Listen to their conversation from Season 1 as they discuss highlights of her career as well as battling injury and breast cancer.  Season 2 coming soon.

Scottish referee Mike Adamson joins Chris Paterson from Argentina on this week's podcast to chat about what it was like refereeing a Rugby Championship match for the first time, when he took charge of Argentina v Australia last weekend. He also looks ahead to this weekend's re-match between the sides, where he will be Assistant Referee. Mike talks about the pressures of being a referee, as well as...

Hosts Jo Wilson, Chris Paterson and Rachel Malcolm preview the 2022 FOSROC Super6 Championship. They look ahead to the opening weekend of fixtures, starting with Ayrshire Bulls v Heriot's Rugby on Friday with Head Coaches Finlay Gillies and Pat MacArthur. Jo, Chris and Rachel also discuss the appointment of Franco Smith as Glasgow Warrior's new Head Coach.

Jo Wilson and Chris Paterson dissect Scotland's Summer Tour to Argentina and look ahead to the Autumn Nations Series, which will see Scotland host Argentina at BT Murrayfield, along with Australia, Fiji and New Zealand. They also review the other games which took place last weekend, including Ireland's historic win over the All Blacks and discuss the news this week that Scotland 7s will be replace...

Toronto-born, Scottish and Sale Sharks hooker Ewan Ashman joins us this week from Argentina to look ahead to the final of three Test matches against Argentina this weekend. Ashman, who earned his first cap for Scotland in the 2021 Autumn Nations Series, talks to Jo Wilson and Rachel Malcolm about the honour of being selected for the 2022 Summer Test Series.  Our hosts also chat about all the lates...

Special Podcast Edition: Journey to the International Stage Elite ball carrier and one of world rugby's most exciting openside flankers, Hamish Watson sits down with Scotland legend, Chris Paterson, to explore his rugby career thus far. They explore the highs and lows of international rugby and candidly discuss Watson's childhood, motivations in life, and journey to the Scotland team. 

Scotland and Edinburgh backrower Luke Crosbie joins us this week from Argentina to look ahead to the first of three Test matches against the Pumas this weekend. Crosbie, who will make his first start for Scotland on Saturday talks to Jo Wilson, Chris Paterson and Rachel Malcolm about the honour of captaining Scotland A in the win over Chile last weekend. Chris and Jo about all the latest rugby new...

Scotland and Glasgow Warriors scrum-half, George Horne joins us this week from Santiago to look ahead to the Summer Tour opener against Chile this weekend. Rachel Malcolm tells us how she's getting on with pre-season training with Scotland and Chris Paterson and Jo Wilson chat about all the latest rugby news.