Welcome back to the Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to be joined on the line by former Edinburgh and Scotland prop Kyle Traynor, now plying his trade at Leicester Tigers. He helps us review that famous win over Australia, and we review Scotland's autumn series as a whole. Alan is also back with a bumper quiz, mysteriously titled "International Travellers". As ever make sure to leave us a review on iTunes, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod...
Nov 29, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are back to our full contingent as Matt returns from his anime sojourn. There is a host of rugby to talk about this week, starting with the conclusion of the Finn Russell saga (700 bags of sand anyone?), persistent rumours of J Gray to Brizzle and Edinburgh getting their hands on a lovely pair (of fly halves). We digest that so near but so far match versus New Zealand, pre...
Nov 23, 2017•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 12
Alan and David are back with their tail between their legs after Daryl Marfo's excellent debut for Scotland. They discuss the positives and negatives from the Samoa match - mainly the negatives - and look ahead to the New Zealand match at the weekend. Let us know what you think of us... Leave us a review on iTunes Twitter: @thistlerugbypod Instagram: thistle_rugby_pod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 15, 2017•43 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Unfortunately David is away this week getting emergency surgery - all you can do when the pins in your turkey neck fall out. Regardless, Matt and Alan are here to take you through the last two weeks in Scottish rugby. And what a fortnight it has been - rumours abound, signing news and, no your ears do not deceive you, 4 wins out of 4 for the pro sides. We also take a look ahead to the ...
Nov 08, 2017•40 min
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we celebrate our year anniversary as the only podcast that brings you your weekly dose of unadulterated Scottish rugby. There is a ridiculous amount to talk about this week: the Bradbury and Hardie news coming out of Edinburgh; the Scottish qualified scouting network that reaches as far as Japan (!); Scotland squad announced for the autumn internationals; and Glasgow and Edin...
Oct 24, 2017•53 min
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We are back to our full contingent this week, welcoming back Matt after his Mull sojourn with Big Harry. We are delighted to be joined this week by Glasgow and Scotland centre Nick Grigg, who gives his take on Glasgow's narrow defeat to Exeter and also dishes the dirt on rooming with Sam Johnson. The boys also review Edinburgh's bonus point victory over London Irish (did anyone actuall...
Oct 17, 2017•48 min
David and Alan are left alone as Matt is on a 5 day trip around Mull with the mysterious "Big Harry"....The boys bring you gossip about the future of Finn Russell and John Barclay, look back at the Glasgow Warriors win in South Africa and the Edinburgh victory at Myreside vs Zebre. They also look ahead to the first round of European rugby, where Glasgow face English champions Exeter, and Edinburgh take on Premiership strugglers London Irish. Itunes: Leave a review! Twitter: @thistlerugbypodInsta...
Oct 10, 2017•42 min
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. A newly trim looking David is back this week post-op, and provides much needed structure to our ramblings. We are delighted to be joined this episode by Gus Williamson, head of rugby union at Sky Sports, to get his take on the world of rugby broadcasting. As ever we give our take on the pro team's results over the weekend - once again, contrasting fortunes - look ahead to a first Scott...
Oct 03, 2017•46 min
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Unfortunately David is away on a mystery holiday this week (clue is in the title) but Matt and Alan are here to take you through the past few weeks in Scottish rugby. This episode we are delighted to be joined by rugby journalist and editor of the Scrum magazine, Gary Heatly. After 13 years covering the game in Scotland, Gary gives us his view on the evolution of the club and professio...
Sep 28, 2017•1 hr
Hello again and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We have entered rarified territory this week, with two wins in a row for our beloved pro team. To help digest Edinburgh's win over the Dragons, we are delighted to be joined by the side's newly appointed captain, Magnus Bradbury. Highlights of our chat include Edinburgh's 'hit to hurt' policy and why Zander Fagerson is the roommate you want to avoid. We also run the rule over Gla...
Sep 12, 2017•49 min
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to be joined by Glasgow and Scotland winger Lee Jones, one of a select few to have donned the Edinburgh, Glasgow and Scotland 7s shirts. He helps us digest Glasgow's win over Connacht, while we also review the beginning of the Cockerill revolution with Edinburgh's victory at Cardiff. Two wins for the pro teams on the same weekend, what more could you ask for?...
Sep 05, 2017•58 min
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are absolutely delighted to be joined by new Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill and Glasgow assistant coach Kenny Murray, as we look forward to the return of pro rugby this weekend. As ever, make sure to subscribe to the podcast via the iTunes store or Acast podcast app and please do leave us a review. We are also active on Twitter @thistlerugbypod. Do not forget to re...
Aug 30, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Hello and a massive welcome to the return of the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We are back after a restless summer, unsure of what to do with ourselves without the pleasure of being able to talk Scottish rugby. As we prepare for our second season, look out for continued guest appearances and better sound quality as we finally get our arse in gear. This week our thistly issues are:- What do we make of the confirmed Pro 14 competition?- Is the SR...
Aug 15, 2017•56 min
Alan is back from the Lions in New Zealand (via Bangkok) and joins Matt and David to chew over three thistly issues:1. How did Scotland lose to Fiji?2. Scotland team winners and losers3. Scottish lions and the geography 6Also on the pod the first ever round of Alan's "who am i?" and the usual low brow humour and abuse about Stephen Jones. Follow us on Itunes, Acast and twitter @thistlerugbypodPlease leave us a review on Itunes! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on ...
Jun 28, 2017•48 min
David and Matt are back and Alan joins from New Zealand to give his take on all things Lions. Scotland have beaten Australia twice in two days and are officially 5th in the world...we think. Finn Russell is chasing cash in France, but first he is on the bench for the Lions alongside all the other Scots on tour. For more Scottish rugby chat, follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypodSubscribe and leave a review on Itunes, Acast and any other podcast app you can find! Support this show http://supporter...
Jun 19, 2017•38 min
Welcome to the Thistle Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. David and Matt are back to chew over the first two lions games and dig into Gregor Townsend's first Scotland squad. Alan is off to New Zealand via Thailand...For more analysis, laughs and Scottish rugby chat, follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 07, 2017•29 min
Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast- the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish Rugby. We are back after a week off and their is loads of news to catch up on, and we take a look back at the season that was for Edinburgh and Glasgow. We also discuss the recent success of the Scotland sevens team and rumours of plans to merge to create a permanent Team GB. Alan has been taking some abuse on twitter and iTunes (please keep it coming!) and we have a pro12 end of season quiz as w...
May 26, 2017•47 min
Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Ten days between episodes has left us with a mountain of news to catch up on, notably Greig Laidlaw's Lions call up, and some interesting signing news coming out of both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Our thistly issues this week are:1. How happy are we with Scotland's Rugby World Cup draw?2. What do we make of the Scotland squad announcement?3. Can we take anything away from the 1872 Cup resu...
May 14, 2017•54 min
Hello and welcome back to The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We are back with a vengeance following a week's hiatus to talk about all things Scottish rugby. Kicking off with a round up of recent news and some tasty transfer rumours, we move on to talk about the weekend's pro team results before previewing the upcoming 1872 cup second leg. Is this merely a dead rubber, or do both teams actually have something to play for? Make sure to listen to t...
May 03, 2017•42 min
Hello and welcome back to the latest episode of The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to be joined on the line by former Scotland fly half Phil Godman to talk the Lions squad, his Scotland career and the future of Edinburgh Rugby. We chew over the Lions squad ourselves, try to find the positives (somewhere...) and discuss the impressive Glasgow 2nd strong bonus point win vs Zebre. Follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod and...
Apr 19, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Hello and welcome back to the latest episode of The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to be joined on the line by former Scotland centre Joe Ansbro to talk about his club and international career and his thoughts on the current Scotland set up. This is definitely one not to be missed.We also take a look at the week in Scottish rugby, including transfer news, some sad retirements (long live Kelly Brown and Sean Lamont) and...
Apr 12, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Hello and once again welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We are absolutely delighted to be joined this week by BT Sport commentator Nick Mullins who shares some priceless insight into his rugby life, his thoughts on Glasgow, Scotland and in particular Richard Cockerill's move to Edinburgh. We also have our regular thistly issues, which this week cover a review of the European Quarter Finals and Finn Russell: our Danny Ciprinai or ...
Apr 06, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Hello and once again welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We are absolutely delighted to be joined this week by Scotland and Glasgow Warriors no. 8 (and part-time DJ) Adam Ashe, as we chat to him about life as a Warrior and the progress of his new podcast, the New Flow. We also have our regular thistly issues, which this week cover a review of the six nations and a look ahead to Scotland's summer tour down under. As usual we will t...
Mar 23, 2017•53 min
Welcome back to the Thistle, the rugby podcast that this week wishes it didn't have to care about Scottish rugby!After an absolute horror show at Twickenham, we take on the role of crime scene investigators and pour over the dead body of the result vs England. Our thistly issues are:1. What the f**k happened vs England?2. What does this do for Scotland players lion's chances?3. How much are we going to beat Italy by?We also have a quiz (with almost no mistakes...), our weekly news wrap up, and a...
Mar 16, 2017•40 min
Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the podcast formally known as the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We are building up to the biggest match of the seasonI - the Calcutta Cup!This week's thistly issues are:1. Who would make a combined Scotland and England XV2. Can Scotland win the Calcutta Cup? We also have a Calcutta Cup quiz (with no mistakes...), our weekly news wrap up, and a great story about Jim Telfer's tea.For more razor sharp insight, high quality rugby-re...
Mar 09, 2017•46 min
Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the podcast formally known as the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to be joined by a very special guest, Scotland no. 8 Johnnie Beattie. We are chatting to the Bayonne man about life in South of France, his experiences playing for Scotland and what we makes of the current international set up.We also take the time to review that famous win over the Welsh at the weekend, climbing down from the lofty height...
Mar 02, 2017•50 min
Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the podcast formally known as the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we look ahead to the Scotland vs Wales game on Saturday with the help of Welsh rugby blogging legend The Viet Gwent!This week's thistly issues are:1. How are we feeling about Scotland vs Wales?2. What do we make of Richard Cockerill to Edinburgh? 3. What do we think about the expansion rumours of the Pro12Matt is back with a quiz, which probably has a mist...
Feb 22, 2017•56 min
Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the podcast formally known as the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Fresh from being described by The Times' Stephen Jones as "execrable" and "pure baby drivel", the lads are back to discuss the week's talking points of Scottish rugby.This week's thistly issues are:1. What did we make of the France match?2. How big a loss is Greig Laidlaw?3. What pro games do we have to fill the Six Nations void?Once again, Alan has combed the archi...
Feb 17, 2017•46 min
Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the podcast formally known as the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. 1. What did we learn from Scotland's win over Ireland?2. What do we need to do to beat France on Sunday? 3. Which Scots put their hands up for the lions? Stay tuned for another scintillating quiz, hosted by Matt, 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...
Feb 08, 2017•52 min
Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the podcast formally known as the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we team up with the Craggy Rugby Pod to preview the Scotland vs Ireland match in the Six Nations. Our thistly issues are:1. What are going to be the key areas in the Scotland vs Ireland match? 2. What would a combined Scotland and Ireland XV look like? 3. Who will win? Stay tuned for another scintillating quiz, hosted by Alan, who has trawled the annals of...
Jan 31, 2017•1 hr
