The Scottish Rugby Podcast

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 our Big Club Dinner with a host of amazing guest speakers.Visit the blog for more details. www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the worst games of Robinson's tenure. https://podfollow.com/1509793326 Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 McGeechan and Telfer are coaching GOATs as well as THAT speech. The documentary is available to purchase and download on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Living-Lions-Sir-Ian-McGeechan/dp/B0733RZZSD Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Telfer's coaching. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 future bookclub episodes then get in touch, Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 so you can play along at home. Next week we're hosting our first book club as we take a look at Gregor Townsend's Autobiography "Talk Of The Toony" Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the battle for World Rugby's top job? Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 unhelpful conspiracy theories. www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 programme featuring a very young John Inverdale conducting post match interviews in the Scotland locker room. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 XV and a special look at Darcy Graham's Dad on Gladiators. Check Twitter (@ScotRugbyBlog or @CammyBlack) and www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk for details Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Guinness and the prospect of the Six Nations going behind a paywall. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 supporter whilst playing on the wing. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.polarispublishing.com/book/the_grudge Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of metal. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is joined by Rory and John to take a look at Mark Dodson's pay packet as revealed in the latest SRU accounts and look at Gregor Townsend's Six Nations Squad. We also chat about the weekend's European fixtures for Edinburgh and Glasgow and get our Hands In The Ruck over coaching aspirations, bad marketing and the hope finally killing us. Visit the blog www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast returns after the festive break with Cammy, John and Sandy taking a look at the avalanche of news from the past two weeks. We chat about the new Scotland coaching set up, review the recent PRO14 action and ship a box of tin foil hats up the M6 for Glasgow Warriors fans. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is joined by Iain and John as well as stats whizz Kevin Millar (aka Top Of The Moon) to look back at 2019 as well as the past decade in Scottish rugby. Kevin pits each half of Jian Anderhay against each other in a stats battle to the death (sort of) and there's our special Scottish Rugby version of Bohemian Rhapsody as a wee treat at the end of the podcast. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners... See you in 2020 Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast returns following a short break. Cammy and John catch up on various goings on including Sir Bill Gammell's governance review, John Barclay's international retirement and impact of the Super 6 on the National leagues. We also get excited about the possible return of Uncle Big Oaks and look back at Daryl Marfo's Scotland career after he left Edinburgh by mutual consent. Visit www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk for latest news as well as ideas for Christmas presents for the Scottish Rugby fan in your life. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Cammy and Iain wade through the tsunami of Scottish rugby news from Scotland's expression of regret to Dave Rennie's appointment as Australia's Head Coach. We also look back at Glasgow and Edinburgh's European games as well as the Scottish Women's defeat to Wales. We look ahead to the Women's game against Japan at the weekend and get our hands in the ruck about some after dinner speeches. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy and Iain are joined by Nicks Johnston, an expert in Sports Law to look at the detail of World Rugby's Independent Disputes Committee's decision to fine Scottish Rugby £70,000 for comments made before the game against Japan at the World Cup. Is there fault on both sides? Did the Committee consider the matter properly? Where to Scottish Rugby go from here? www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is back to wrestle control of the podcast from John's grip. Cammy, John and Iain look back at the World Cup, review Edinburgh and Glasgow's latest outings in the Pro 14 and celebrate the rise of young Scottish referees. We also look at the Saracens salary cap case and come up with alternative jobs for some rugby players. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Cammy away, John takes comms and talks to Sandy and Iain about Edinburgh’s rise and Glasgow’s fall. You can find details of the Movember campaign here: https://uk.movember.com/register?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIutTXnezF5QIVFIXVCh1iigPWEAAYASAAEgJbofD_BwE If you feel you need managing your mental health or mental wellbeing then contact Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy and Iain take stock of Scotland's World Cup campaign and use the 12 Step Programme for the purposes of group therapy to try and make sense of it all. Elsewhere we hear about the wonderful reception Scottish fans have received in Japan and speak to an Emergency Planner about the principals of preparing for natural disasters. Visit the blog www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk for more news and views from the world of Scottish Rugby Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy, Sandy and Rory review Scotland's win over Russia hours after the final whistle. We hear about Cammy's new standing as the best rugby pundit in New Zealand and do some live player ratings. We look at the implications of Scotland's win on the rest of Pool A and hear some breaking news about Typhoon Haglibis and rumours that Scotland's game against Japan may be cancelled. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy and Al look ahead to Scotland's clash against Russia in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup. We discuss all the possible outcomes of Pool A and consider whether Scotland really have anything to fear other than themselves in the final two pool games. Elsewhere we get our hands in the ruck over squint feeds, anti-Scottish bias in the mainstream media and look whether or not this World Cup is any worse than 2015 in terms of players being sent from the field of play. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Cammy, Rory and Sandy look back at Scotland's win against Samoa and rate each players performance live! We hear from the Offside Line's David Barnes in Japan about the mood in the Scotland camp and conditions in Kobe. We also take a deep dive into one of our best ever "Crap Call Offs", get our Hands In The Ruck over Japan's underdog status and Jim Hamilton's phallic obsessions. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy, Iain and John get together to preview Scotland's upcoming game against Samoa in Group A of the Rugby World Cup 2019. We also chat about things the SRU independent commentator would also blame us for and whether Ireland too Japan too lightly. Visit the blog www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk for more news and views during the World Cup. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy, Iain and John look back at Scotland's defeat to Ireland in the opening round of the World Cup. We chat about Scotland's mindset, preparations and try to get to the bottom of what went wrong. We also hear about TMO Ben Skeen's weekend putting up some shelves, get our hands in the ruck over refereeing and provide some genuine and serious advice to people who maybe take defeat harder than they should. If you do feel like the performance of your favourite sports team is having long term impacts on your ability to live in the real world then you should think about talking to someone. The charity Mind do excellent work in this area and can refer you to someone in your area who can help. Visit www.mind.org.uk Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy and Sandy preview Scotland vs Ireland in the Rugby World Cup. We hear from our "Fan In Japan", Al Kerr about Japanese toilets and pitch some ideas for mixing This Morning and the Rugby World Cup to keep daytime tele viewers happy. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Cammy, Iain and Sandy look ahead to the World Cup previewing every single one of Scotland's games as well as all the possible match ups in the knock out stages. We also predict the big talking points from the tournament, discover the horrors of Welsh whisky and have an exclusive on Barbara Dickson's handbag. Don't forget to visit www.scottishrugbyblog,co.uk for all the latest on Scotland's World Cup. Visit https://scottishrugbyblog.bandcamp.com to buy our unofficial World Cup Song for Scotland in aid of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is joined by Iain and Rory to look at Gregor Townsend's World Cup squad and try to make sense of it all. We also chat to Scottish Daily Mail Rugby Correspondent, Rob Robertson about his play about the life of Bill McLaren which is on at the Heart of Hawick theatre from 10 to 13 September. Rob tells us about his inspiration for writing the play and the invaluable input from the McLaren family, Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the podcast Cammy is joined by John and Sandy to look back at Scotland's win over France and wonder who's comfortably browsing the duty free and who's stood outside the airport waiting for a taxi home. We also get post match reactions from Scott Cummings and man of the match Hamish Watson and Gregor Townsend gives us his thoughts on how many places are still up for grabs. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is away and so John and Iain have gained control of the podcast. The guys chat about Scotland's loss to France in Nice and hear from a Scottish Rugby Legend. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast returns with a bumper episode after our two summer specials. This week Cammy and John look at the current state of Gregor Townsend's World Cup training squad, chat to Illtud Daffyd about how France's preparations are going and we look back at Scotland's appearances at the 1991 World Cup semi final and the 2015 quarter final. One was not as close as people remember but which one? The other still hurts despite the passage of time... We also chat about our World Cup song and read out a message from someone very dear to our hearts, And in Hands In The Ruck we get stuck into the haters and ponder whether Will Greenwood doesn't know the laws of rugby or is just pretending not to know for clicks and internet traffic. Don't forget to visit the blog www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk for more news and opinions as we approach the World Cup. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode Cammy is joined by Graham Love and Rhiannon McCrorie to draw up a list of rules for being a Scottish rugby fan. At the end of this week's episode we also have an exclusive first play of our unofficial World Cup song we'll be releasing in aid of My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Don't forget to visit the blog for all the latest news and opinion during the World Cup www.scottishrugbyblog,co.uk Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast returns and we start our build up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup with a very special episode. This week Cammy is joined by Al Kerr and Scottish Rugby Forum's Allan MacDonald in a quest for World Cup glory. We've created our own 'Create Your Own Adventure' text based game and Al and Allan work together to overcome various obstacles placed between them and World Cup glory. Please note whilst there is no swearing there are scenes of a sexual nature in this podcast. Nothing too graphic just some very strong innuendo and implied sexual acts. You can play along at home or follow your own path by following this link: http://www.cyocyoa.com/view.php?id=5374 Don't forget to check out the blog for all the latest news and opinions as we get closer to the World Cup: www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Cammy is joined by Iain and John to look back at Glasgow's season. We chat rebrands, squad depth and compare the season to movie sequels. This is the last podcast of the season. We will be back with some summer specials before returning in time for the World Cup warm up games at the end of August Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Cammy is joined by Rory and Sandy to look back at Edinburgh's difficult second season under Richard Cockerill. We chat about the seasons highs and low and hopes and dreams for next season. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Lee from the Blood & Mud podcast steps into Cammy’s shoes to talk to Rory about Glasgow’s win against Ulster and whether they can win a Pro 14 final on home soil. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Cammy is joined by our Edinburgh correspondant Sandy Smith to look back at the career of Scotland's most capped player, Ross William Ford. The guys dig deep and uncover Commonwealth Games success (sort of), missed opportunities as well as a lost generation of Scotland players who could have been contenders. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Cammy and John dissect Gregor Townsend's extended World Cup Training Squad, wonder what might have been if Big Vern had remained in charge and float rumours of a World Cup bolter. We also get out hands in the ruck about a lack of any official announcement or tribute for Ross Ford following his quiet retirement from rugby and make plans for our own tribute in next week's podcast with a unique opportunity for listeners to get involved. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Cammy is joined by iain and John to look back at a remarkable Silver Saturday at BT Murrayfield. We speak to Berwick Rugby Club team manager Owen Weatherhead about the team's remarkable extra time victory in the national Shield in probably one of the most remakable games of rugby played at Murrayfield. We also look back at the 1872 Cup and wonder what Toony has planned for his pre-World Cup training camp Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast returns after a short break and Cammy and Iain look ahead to the weekend's big game with Berwick Rugby Club looking to go unbeaten all season and claim a famous League and Shield double. Elsewhere we lookahead to the 1872 Cup and work out all the various possible outcomes including an indepth look at the Pro 14 tie break criteria. Dougie Donnelly is finally spotted and we discuss ecumenical matters pertaining to comments made by Israel Folau, Billy Vunipola and Stephen Jones. Oh yeah... and Cammy's bringing back ALL the jingles including an early appearance for Lions Chat with news that Warren Gatland looks set to take charge for another tour in 2021. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Cammy and Iain look back at the weekend's European action and whether Edinburgh were robbed and why Iain was at the Allianz with a life size cardboard cut out. We also speak to former Scotland scrum half and Premier Sports pundit and commentator Rory Lawson. We chat to Rory about the future of the Barbarians in light of the new global calendar, look ahead to Glasgow and Edinburgh's Pro14 matches and get some insight into Rory's burgeoning career as a commentator. Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices