Matt, Alan and Dave preview Scotland's opening match of the 2019 world cup vs Ireland. The team announcement happens half way through, so hear the lads reacting live as the Toony Tomnbola throws out the starting XV. Free beer? Head to www.beer52.com/thistle Manage a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Betting this world cup? Get over to https://www.betfair.com/gb Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. Se...
Sep 20, 2019•43 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The 100th ever episode of the Thistle! We look's 31 man squad, an overview of the warm ups games and some other notable news from the world of Scottish Rugby. Like beer? Get over to www.beer52.com/thistle for a free case of craft beer Manange a sports team? Sign up to Find A Player at: https://go.findplay.it/C0JEsZpbOX Passcode THISTLE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 4
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. The World Cup dream is back on with victory over France, Georgia are next on the path to glory. Just Dave and Matt this week, but Alan does make a brief cameo, calling in from Las Vegas... As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: thethistlerugby@gmail.com. Sign up to Find A Player a...
Aug 29, 2019•46 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. The road to World Cup glory may have begun, but we never said it wasn't filled with the odd pothole. We run the rule over that fairly horrific evening in Nice and see if we can take any positives (Rory Hutchinson anyone)? At least we have the chance to make things right this weekend, against France, again, hmm. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media ch...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 2
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. The road to World Cup glory starts here. We are back with a vengeance as we approach the official start of the World Cup year, to look ahead to the first of Scotland's warm up matches against France this weekend. We also take in the Super 6 rebranding campaign currently underway and Alan provides us with the first of many factually inaccurate quizzes. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, a...
Aug 14, 2019•49 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Following Glasgow's agonizing defeat to Leinster in the Pro 14 final, we take a look back at the season that was, running through our favourite players, moments and matches. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: thethistlerugby@gmail.com. Also get onto www.beer52.com/thistle to c...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. It's finals time baby! Glasgow will face Leinster in the Pro 14 final, at Celtic Park, and we are joined by Scott Cummings to look forward to what should be a cracker. Matt takes over quiz duties this weekend (complete with obligatory mistakes, obviously). As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_ru...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Just like Glasgow we are back after a couple of weeks off to look ahead to this weekend's Pro 14 semifinal versus Ulster and to give our take on the recently announced Scotland world cup squad (which is also the subject of another terrifically niche quiz). As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_ru...
May 14, 2019•51 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Welcome back to the Thistle, the original Scottish rugby podcast. This week we are joined by Matt Fagerson to help us review a resounding Glasgow Warriors victory in the final 1872 cup fixture. We also take a look back at an action-packed Silver Saturday at BT Murrayfield, and Alan provides us with a delightfully niche quiz on the life and times of Scotland stalwart Ross Ford. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistle...
May 01, 2019•59 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Welcome back to the Thistle. This week we were fortunate enough to sit down with Ben Toolis and get his thoughts on the 1872 cup, rooming with Grant Gilchrist and shaving his head if Edinburgh are in the Champions Cup come the weekend. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: thethistlerugby@gmail.com. Also get onto www.beer52.com/thistle to claim your free case of craft be...
Apr 25, 2019•58 min•Season 3Ep. 28
We are back after a wee break to talk all things Scottish Rugby, previewing some huge Pro 14 fixtures this weekend and taking a deep dive into what the hell is going on at Old Glory. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: thethistlerugby@gmail.com. Also make sure to visit www.beer52.com/thistle to claim your free case of craft beer! Support this show http://supporter.acas...
Apr 11, 2019•52 min•Season 3Ep. 28
This week we are honoured to speak with the Sweet Prince Chris Dean and Chris 'Fuzzy Bear' Fusaro, as we look forward to Edinburgh and Glasgow's huge Heineken cup quarter finals. As ever, Alan provides us with a niche quiz and we look back at the news making waves in the world of Scottish rugby. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: thethistlerugby@gmail.com. Also make s...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original Scottish rugby podcast. This week we try and take stock of what the hell happened at the weekend with that Calcutta Cup draw. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: thethistlerugby@gmail.com. Also make sure to visit www.beer52.com/thistle to claim your free case of craft beer! Support this show htt...
Mar 22, 2019•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 26
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original Scottish rugby podcast. On the breakfast slot this morning we take a quick look back at that painful loss to the pesky Welsh, before looking ahead to what could be a difficult weekend down at Twickenham. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: thethistlerugby@gmail.com. Also make sure to visit www.b...
Mar 15, 2019•52 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original Scottish rugby podcast. We are back this week to preview this weekend's massive Six Nations clash against Wales at Murrayfield. There is plenty of news to catch up on, including an exclusive John Barclay rumour, while Alan is back with another dubious quiz. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: th...
Mar 08, 2019•53 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original Scottish rugby podcast. This week we look back at the car crash that was France versus Scotland in Paris, asking the real questions like: Do Scotland have the personnel to play Toonie's style? Who should come into the Scotland team v Wales? And should the SRU pull out the stops to hire Warren Gatland? As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow us on the usual social media channels - Twitter: @thistleru...
Feb 27, 2019•53 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original Scottish rugby podcast. This week we are delighted to be joined our resident French rugby expert Paul Eddison, who explains exactly what the hell is going on with French rugby, and helps us preview this weekend's crunch fixture. We also look back at a successful weekend for the pro teams, and embark on a mammoth quiz concerning Scotland's most capped players. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and follow ...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 22
David and Alan break down Scotland's win against Italy and preview this weekends match vs Ireland Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 06, 2019•49 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast. The most exciting time of the year is finally upon us, the start of the greatest rugby tournament on the planet, the Six Nations. This week we are joined by returning guest Phil Godman and Italy coach Mike Catt to preview Scotland's match against their Italian opponents. There is plenty of news to catch up on, and Alan once again provides us with a carefully crafted quiz. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes, and make su...
Jan 31, 2019•58 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the original podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we take a look back at Edinburgh's famous victory over Montpellier and Glasgow's tussle with Saracens before looking ahead to the resumption of Pro 14 duties. We are also delighted to be joined by Glasgow centre Stafford McDowell, who chats to us about his break through season at the club. Alan then entertains us with another delightfully niche Scottish rugby quiz. Twitte...
Jan 25, 2019•48 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, in proud partnership with SCRUM Magazine, Scotland's only rugby publication. Fresh from our sojourn to the south of France, accompanied by the gilets jaunes, we take a look back at Edinburgh's incredible victory over Toulon at the Stade Felix Mayol. Glasgow also got their season back up and running with a much-needed win over Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun. Can they back it up by defeating Saracens in their own back yard? We also analyze ...
Jan 17, 2019•56 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, in proud partnership with SCRUM Magazine, Scotland's only rugby publication. We are back for the 1st time in 2019, here to close off the 1872 cup and Glasgow and Edinburgh's recent varying fortunes in the Pro 14, before looking ahead to some absolutely massive European fixtures this weekend. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 11, 2019•47 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Merry Christmas one al all! join David, Alan and Matt as they review the first 1872 cup match between edinburgh and Glasgow. they are also joined by Scotland 7s player Robbie Fergusson who chats about the 7s squad's recent tournaments in Dubai and Cape Town. Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Email: thethistlerugby@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 23, 2018•53 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, in proud partnership with SCRUM Magazine, Scotland's only rugby publication. This week we get Adam Hastings on the line to preview the upcoming 1872 fixtures, and look back over that win in the snow versus Lyon. We also run the rule over Edinburgh's impressive win against Newcastle, and Alan delivers the goods with a delightfully niche quiz. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Acast, follow us on Twitter @thistlerug...
Dec 18, 2018•52 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Hello and welcome 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 John Hardie who helps us run the rule over Edinburgh's cracking bonus point win over the Newcastle Falcons. We also look back over Glasgow's impressive bonus point away at Lyon. As ever, make sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Acast, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram @thistle_rugby_pod Supp...
Dec 11, 2018•52 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Hello 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 Support...
Dec 06, 2018•35 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Hello 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 sub...
Nov 21, 2018•51 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Welcome 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 our co...
Nov 15, 2018•55 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Welcome 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 http:/...
Nov 06, 2018•51 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Welcome 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 niche I...
Nov 01, 2018•41 min•Season 3Ep. 10
