The Scottish Rugby Podcast

On this weeks podcast we look at proposals for the forthcoming club season, why Pierre Schoeman can turn out for the Lions and South Africa next summer and why Mark Dodson might just be the man to save us all. Elsewhere we discuss a range of fundraising efforts going on in rugby for some worthwhile charities and the exciting possibility of having Scotland's first women's pro team. Get ad free epis...

On this week's podcast we discuss the appointment of John Dalziel as Scotland forwards coach and look at who else might have been in contention. We also discuss mental health in rugby in the wake of Matt Smith's revalations on Rugby Pass and ask whether Scottish rugby needs to do better when it comes to player's mental welfare. Elsewhere discover why Kelly Brown might have looked jolly on Portobel...

On this week's podcast we launch our Patreon going you access to exclusive content and our super secret Facebook page. https://www.patreon.com/scottishrugbypodcast We also take a look at plans for a new Autumn International tournament, the health of the pro team squads and the leaked proposal from World Rugby to ban trans women from playing women's rugby. Elsewhere in the podcast we take a look at...

On this week's podcast we speak to Greig Laidlaw about his move to Japan, his relationship with Finn Russell and whether he'd prefer a Twirl or a Flake. Elsewhere we chat about the return of club rugby, redevelopment plans for Scotstoun and get our hands in the ruck over Rugby's Culture War. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acas...

This week's podcast was also broadcast live on Facebook. We catch up with the latest news from Scottish rugby and further a field as we being preparations for our Big Club Dinner on 24 July. https://www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk/2020/06/the-big-club-dinner/ Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Ac...

Cammy, Rory and John continue their look at Behind The Thistle, this week focussing on Scott Johnson's time as interim coach. New players were blooded but there was also a reluctance to move the old guard on. We also looked at Johnson's botched attempt to bring Cotter to Scotland sooner and his legacy as Director of Rugby which might not be all it was cracked up to be. We also announce details of...

On this week's podcast we continue our look at the book, Behind The Thistle and this week we're focusing on the Andy Robinson years. We look at what sort of legacy Robinson left, whether he went too early and what the players really thought of him. Elsewhere Cammy has made an appearance on Squidge Rugby's World Cup Retrospective Podcast looking at Scotland v Georgia at the 2011 World Cup, one of t...

Over the next three episodes of our podcast we will be reappraising Scotland's performances under Frank Hadden, Andy Robinson and Scott Johnson using Behind The Thistle by David Barnes and Peter Burns. In this episode we take a look back at Frank Hadden's time in charge and whether it really was all that bad. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show htt...

On this week's podcast Cammy and John are joined by Bruce Aitchison from Happiness Is Eggshaped to take a look at the 1997 Living With Lions documentary. We take a look at a fascinating time for rugby with the amateur game giving way to professionalism which produced a unique tour the likes of which we will never see again. We discuss what lessons future Lions teams can learn from the tour, why Mc...

On this week's podcast Cammy is joined by Stuart Cameron to discuss what changes we'd make to rugby if we had the chance.come up with some of our own and consider some listener suggestions for changes to the laws, competitions and structures within Scottish rugby and beyond. Next week we'll be taking a look back at the Living With The Lions documentary from 1997 focussing Ian McGeechan and Jim Tel...

In the first of our lockdown book club episodes we take a look at Gregor Townsend's 2007 autobiography. A candid look back at his playing career that doesn't hold back in its criticism of the SRU and some notable players and coaches. Cammy and Iain are on hand to unpick the big talking points and what it tells us about the man himself. If you have any suggestions for books we should cover in futur...

With still no actual rugby to talk about Cammy, Rory and Iain challenge each other to a series of Scavenger Hunts across the internet. You can play at home as we role play breaking into a Lions press conference, working out which Scotland international is guilty of crimes against fashion and try to find podcast hero Dougie Donnelly. The questions will appear on the blog www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk...

This week on the podcast we're joined by Alan Dymock from Rugby World Magazine and Nicks Johnson to look at the future of rugby given the ongoing global crisis surrounding coronavirus. Will the 19/20 season be completed? Will the Lions tour to South Africa go ahead? Did the SRU jump the gun in cancelling the season? Can rugby weather the current economic uncertainty and who will come out on top in...

In this week's podcast Cammy and John take a look back at Darcy Graham's Dad's appearance on Gladiators in 1997. We take a deep long dip in some late 90s nostalgia and speak to Ally Graham himself about his experience on Gladiators. Also, what the hell is Jeremy Guscott wearing? Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottis...

This week Cammy and John are joined by Gary Heatly to pick the best combined Scotland XV from Calcutta Cup winning sides since 1990. There are a number of controversial picks and plenty of debate and we end up with a broad mix of youth and experience. Elsewhere we get our hands in the ruck over plans for the end of the season in the Pro 14 and domestic fixtures as well as former pros peddling unhe...

Cammy and Rory look back at Scotland's last Grand Slam win which happened thirty years ago this year. We take a look at the Calcutta Cup game which saw Scotland clinch the title, indulge in some early 90s nostalgia and and try to work out why Scotland haven't won a Slam since. You can watch the full game on YouTube via a link on the blog (www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk) and there's also a highlights...

With no rugby to discuss Cammy invites Bruce Aitchison, Rhona Sweeting and Iain Hay to play some classic gameshows re-imagined as a rugby quiz. Featuring "The Ali Price Is Right", "Play Your Stats Right" and "Mishter and Mishes". We'll be releasing weekly(fish) podcasts on a range of subjects over the coming weeks including a look back at the 1990 Grand Slam, a best combined Calcutta Cup winning X...

This week Cammy, Iain and Al look back at Scotland's win over France and whether we're now getting a sense of Gregor Townsend's Scotland 2.0. We also discuss Joe Marler's citing, Iain being accused of supporting Watsonians and whether anyone called Tam has ever played for Stewart's Melville. www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport thi...

This week Cammy and John are joined by Illtud Dafydd from AFP to preview Scotland's upcoming game against France. Illtud gives us some insight into the current French set up and drops a Finn Russell bombshell. We discuss the thawing of relations between Russell and Townsend and find out which Scottish rugby stars have been enjoying some ice cream. We also discuss the medicinal properties of Guinne...

On this weeks podcast Cammy, Iain and Sandy exclusively reveal the identity of the person OR PERSONS who've been messing with Nick Haining's Wikipedia and tricking poor journalists into reporting incorrect information. We also look back at the weekend's Six Nations and Pro 14 games and hear about Andy Farrell's potty training techniques. www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk Get ad free episodes plus bonus...

This week Cammy, Iain and Rory look back at the weekend's PRO 14 action and ahead to Scotland's must win 6 Nations game against Italy. We have some fantastic Where's Dougie Donnelly signings which border on stalking and get out Hands In The Ruck over Sir Clive Woodward and the continued fall out from Finn Russell leaving the Scotland camp. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3...

This week Cammy, Al and John take a look back at the Scotland's loss to England in the Calcutta Cup as well as the continued fall out from Finn Russell being excluded from the Scotland camp. We look at the culture within the Scotland set up and wonder if all is as it seems. Elsewhere we get our Hands In The Ruck over booing and Al takes a trip down memory lane to recall a wonderful exchange with a...

Cammy, Iain and Rory take a look back at Scotland's loss away to Ireland and find some reasons to be cheerful. We also do some live player ratings, find out some fascinating facts about Finn Russell and Cammy treats us to a wee song. Elsewhere we discuss Scotland's bid to host a Lions Test and preview this weekend's Calcutta Cup. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per month...

This week on the podcast Cammy, John and Sandy try to make sense of a bizarre week in Scottish Rugby as well as looking ahead to the Six Nations. Elsewhere on the podcast we talk to Tom English about The Grudge, his book looking back at Scotland's 1990 Grand Slam victory which has been re-released with new material to coincide with the 30th Anniversary of Scotland's most famous victory. http://www...

This week Cammy, John and Sandy take a look back at the weekend's European action. Cammy and John report back from their trip to Manchester and Sandy talks us through Edinburgh's win against Agen including his run in with an irritating fan. We also get our hands in the ruck about ongoing Saracens issues and Cammy and John explain how they upset diners in Wetherspoons discussing a niche sub genre o...