Welcome 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/thet...
Oct 25, 2018•49 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Welcome 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....
Oct 16, 2018•56 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Welcome 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.
Oct 10, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Hello 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 @thist...
Oct 03, 2018•51 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Hello 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 profes...
Sep 20, 2018•52 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Hello 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. Subscribe a...
Sep 13, 2018•37 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Hello 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 ever, f...
Sep 06, 2018•41 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Hello 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 guest...
Aug 28, 2018•25 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Hello 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. As ...
Aug 22, 2018•50 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Welcome 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 @this...
Jun 27, 2018•34 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Welcome 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 Twitter...
Jun 22, 2018•50 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Welcome 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, follow u...
Jun 04, 2018•58 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Welcome 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 Insta...
May 21, 2018•35 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Welcome 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/Acast o...
May 09, 2018•54 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Welcome 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 question...
May 02, 2018•45 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Welcome 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 ever...
Apr 18, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Welcome 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 for m...
Apr 04, 2018•49 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Welcome 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 http:/...
Mar 20, 2018•38 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Welcome 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/thethistle ...
Mar 14, 2018•14 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Hello 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 information....
Mar 09, 2018•52 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Hello 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 of wh...
Feb 28, 2018•51 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Hello 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 Reid...
Feb 22, 2018•44 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Hello 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 themed qu...
Feb 13, 2018•55 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Hello 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 and re...
Feb 05, 2018•54 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Hello 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 win fo...
Jan 31, 2018•58 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Hello 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'. Disclaim...
Jan 16, 2018•11 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Hello 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 most b...
Jan 09, 2018•58 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Hello 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 Twitter @t...
Dec 28, 2017•36 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Hello 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 Twitter ...
Dec 18, 2017•53 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Hello 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 iTune...
Dec 05, 2017•36 min•Season 2Ep. 14
