The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast

Welcome to The Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. A light-hearted look at rugby union in Scotland, from three rugby fans who never quite made the grade. Expect razor sharp insight from a panel that can count amongst its achievements a Scottish Schools Cup winners medal, the captaincy of the Newcastle 2s dirt trackers, and second place at the 2016 Elie beach rugby tournament. Twitter handle: @thistlerugbypod

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Episode 11: Quarter Masters

Welcome back to the Thistle rugby podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week's thistly issues are:1. How does it feel to have two scottish teams in European quarter finals? 2. What are the talking points from the Scotland six nations squad? Stay tuned for another scintillating quiz, hosted by Alan, who has trawled the annals of Scottish rugby for some real knowledge bombs. For more razor sharp insight and high quality rugby-related banter please check us out on Twitter ...

Jan 24, 2017•49 min

Episode 10: Show Us Your (Scott) Johnson

Welcome back to the Thistle rugby podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. In our landmark 10th episode we have a veritable feast of Scottish rugby to satisfy any appetite. This week's thistly issues are:1. What did we make of the pro teams' European results?2. Will there be any surprises in the upcoming Scotland squad announcement?3. What has Scott Johnson actually been up to?Stay tuned for another scintillating quiz, hosted this time by Alan, who has trawled the annals of Sco...

Jan 15, 2017•57 min

Episode 9: Russell up the cash $$$

Welcome back to the Thistle Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week's thistly issues are:1. Who should the SRU break the bank to keep? 2. What do the Scottish teams have to do next weekend in Europe?3. What is happening in Premeriship 1 after 14 games? Also look out for another edition of the Thistle Rugby quiz. For more razor sharp insight and quality rugby-related banter please check us out on Twitter @thistlerugbypod Support this show http://supporter.acast....

Jan 08, 2017•51 min

Episode 8: Bumper Christmas Special

Welcome back to the Thistle Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We have a bumper Christmas special for you to feast your ears upon, perfect listening with a glass of whisky and your beloved leftovers. This week's thistly issues are:1. What did we learn from the 1872 cup?2. How are our scots playing outside Scotland faring?3. Who wins our awards of the year?Also look out for another edition of the quiz, and a very special Harry Potter v Scottish rugby showdown. For mo...

Dec 28, 2016•59 min

Episode 7: A Scotsman in Paris

Welcome back to the Thistle Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. After a week's hiatus we are back with a European special, chewing the fat over both Glasgow and Edinburgh's recent adventures over the channel in Paris. This week's thistly issues are:1. Can Glasgow win the Champions Cup?2. Can Edinburgh win the Challenge Cup?3. Who is putting their hands up for Lions selection?Once again we will have the Thistle rugby quiz. Can David come back from 2-0 down or will Ala...

Dec 19, 2016•46 min

Episode 6: Back to the Pro 12 Grind

Welcome back to episode 6 of the Thistle Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week's thistly issues are:1. Reviewing the Edinburgh and Glasgow Pro 12 matches from the weekend2. Is there an emerging gulf in the Pro 12?3. What roles does London Scottish have to play in Scottish rugby's future?We also discuss the weekend's other fixtures, Townsend sticking up two fingers to Warren Gatland, and bring the second edition of the Thistle rugby quiz.For more razor sharp i...

Dec 04, 2016•44 min

Episode 5:

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Thistle Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby.This week's three thistly issues are:1. What can we take away from the Georgia match?2. What are the main take aways from the Autumn Internationals3. What rugby do we have to look forward to before ChristmasWe also have the brand new Thistle Rugby Quiz and of course, Alan's sure thing..!For more razor-sharp insight and rugby related banter, make sure you follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod...

Nov 27, 2016•52 min

Episode 4: Argie Bargie

Welcome to episode 4 of The Thistle Scottish rugby podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. The thistly issues for this week are:1. What did we learn from the Argentina match2. What can we expect from the Georgia test?3. Are project players a good thing for Scottish rugby?We also give our take on some of the weekend's other international fixtures, and listen out for 'Alan's sure thing'.For more razor-sharp insight and rugby-related banter, make sure to follow us on Twitter usin...

Nov 20, 2016•46 min

Episode 3: Wallabied

Welcome to episode 3 of The Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. The three thistly issues for this week are:- What did we learn from the Australia test- What do we need to beat Argentina? - Does Scottish rugby have a front row crisis?and for the first time ever, presenting...Alan's Sure Thing...For more razor sharp insight and rugby related banter, make sure to follow us on Twitter using the handle @thistlerugbypod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . H...

Nov 13, 2016•37 min

Episode 2: Prop Idol

Welcome to episode 2 of The Thistle, the brand new podcast about Scottish rugby. The three thistly issues for this week are:- What do Scotland need to do to beat Australia this weekend?- Were there any surprises in the Scotland autumn international squad?- Is external investment good for Scottish rugby?For more razor sharp insight and rugby-related banter, make sure to follow us on Twitter, using the handle @thistlerugbypod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acas...

Nov 07, 2016•41 min

Episode 1: Welcome to the Thistle

Welcome to the Thistle Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. In the episode we talk about Glasgow vs Munster, Edinburgh vs Harlequins and look ahead to the Autumn Internationals. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2016•1 hr

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