The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast

The URC kicks off and Dave, Matt and Alan run the tule over Edinburgh and Glasgow performances. Scotland's women keep the dream alive and the Super6 continues to be super gr8. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan are back to preview the start of the 2021/2022 season. Glasgow face Ulster. Edinburgh play Scarlets, and Matt has ordered a subway. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David, Alan and Matt are back to wash up the scottish performances in the lions and talk about other Scottish rugby nonsense. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan are back to preview the second Lions test after the squad announcement. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Alan and Dave get together for a quick emergency pod as five scots are named in the squad for the first lions test v South Africa Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt speaks to Lions tourist Jim Calder about the 1983 tour to New ZealandSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Alan and David are back after a month off to chew over the lions and the covid ravaged Scotland summer tourThis is your Everest: http://www.polarispublishing.com/book/this-is-your-everestSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is your Everest from Polaris Publishing: http://www.polarispublishing.com/book/this-is-your-everestSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan is joined by Scotland Lions legend Scott Hastings to discuss the upcoming tour of South Africa as well as Scott's two tours in 1989 and 1993.***This is your Everest, the inside story of the 1997 Lions tour to South Africa, available from Polaris Publishing here: http://www.polarispublishing.com/book/this-is-your-everestSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David, Matt and Alan are back to look at the Glasgow outgoings and the Scotland squad for the summer. Also, we look at Finlay Christie's interior design choices and Dom Mckay's warm welcome at Celtic.***This is your Everest, available from Polaris Publishing here: http://www.polarispublishing.com/book/this-is-your-everestSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Dave and Alan are back with a ramble through the odds and sorts of news from the last 7 days of Scottish rugby. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan do a snap reaction to the Lions squad announcement. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt speaks to rugby guru Mark Evans, former head of Harlequins and Global Rapid Rugby, and author of the cracking book 'Unholy Union: When Rugby Collided with the Modern World' about the professional game in Scotland. They discuss the SRU's approach to the game turning pro, the ongoing quest for a third pro team in Scotland and the controversy around project players.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan are back to preview Scotland Women's must win versus Italy, digest the appointment of Gregor Townsend and Steve Tandy as Lions coaches, and look at a potential Scottish State of Origin tournamentSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan come together to review Scotland's six nations and discuss who has improved their chances of going on the Lions tour. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan are joined by their man in Paris, former Scotland no.8 Johnnie Beattie to Preview the Six Nations finale.You can listen to Johnnie every week on his own podcast, Le French Rugby Podcast here:https://shows.acast.com/le-french-rugby-podcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Big Al are back to preview Scotland v Italy in the Six Nations. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan react to Scotland's loss to Ireland. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan preview Scotland v Ireland in the Six NationsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan discuss all the latest transfer news and the French covid saga.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Dave and Alan are back to chew over Scotlandss agonising loss to Wales.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Dave and Alan get together to preview Scotland v Wales in the Six Nations.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Alan and Matt get together to reflect on Scotland's massive win at Twickenham. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan preview the Calcutta Cup!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan are back to talk all about the comings and goings of Fijians from Scottish Rugby. Mata is staying but Nakarawa is leaving. We also talk about the run in to the six nations - who will get the Jim Telfer interview? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Dave, Matt and Alan as they review the 6nations squad and discuss the latest news from the Scottish game. PSA - the first 4 minutes of Dave's microphone is weird, but it gets better! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy new year! Dave, Matt and Alan are back to usher in another year of Scottish rugby. Join the lads as they discuss all the latest transfer news, and preview the second leg of the 1872 cup. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Dave and Alan come together to dig through the horrible news cycle for Scottish Rugby! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Dave and Alan are back to review the Autumn and talk about the suddenly very active Scottish Qualified Programme. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its the Autumn Nations Cup third/fourth play off - THE BIG ONE! Alan, Dave and Matt are up bright and early to preview the game following the announcement.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scotland lose to France and the chance at 6 in a row for the first time since 1990. Matt, Alan and Dave are back to talk it over. We also look at the state of the pro teams and the state of Amazon's mentions.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scotland beat Italy in the Autumn Nations cup and top their group because the other game didnt go ahead. STOP THE COUNT! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan preview Scotland's first game in the Autumn Nations Cup vs Italy and discuss the recent price hikes at the SRU. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soonGet free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and Matt talk through the Scotland squad picked to face Wales in the six nations finale. We also discuss the bad boy babas and the Scotland women's result v France.Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soonGet free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David, Matt and Alan are back (remotely) to preview Scotland v Georgia and talk everything else in Scottish RugbySign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soonGet free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan are back to look at the latest Scotland squad announcement. Edinburgh threw another one away but Glasgow got a win. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soonGet free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back (finally) to look at the latest Scottish rugby news.Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soonGet free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan, Dave and Matt return to one room to record for the first time in six months. We preview Edinburgh's trip to Bordeaux in the challenge cup QF and cover off all the other Scottish rugby news.Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soonGet free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and Alan preview the big semi as Edinburgh announce their team to welcome Ulster to Murrayfield. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soonGet free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edinburgh brush aside Glasgow to win the 1872 and set up a dead rubber in front of 700 fans. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soonGet free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan are back to preview the return of rugby. The 1872 cup is upon us and Edinburgh have more to play for than Glasgow.Sign up to our newsletter here: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/p/coming-soonDonate to Duncan Weir's hair growing campign here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/duncan-weir1Get free beer here: www.beer52.com/thistleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt speaks to former Glasgow and Scotland centre Graeme Morrison about his career in the sport.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David speaks to Scotland and Lions scrum half Chris Cusiter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads discuss the potential for the third pro team in scotland, as well as the other news from Scotstoun and Murrayfield.Alan's third pro team article: https://t.co/juzMo0qXDs?amp=1Fancy some free beer? www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt chats with the flying Dutchman himself, Tim Visser. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Matt and Alan are back to catch up on everything that has been happening in Scottish rugby during Lockdown. Get free beer: www.beer52.com/thistle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt speaks to Hugo Southwell, owner of Scotland's most cultured left boot! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt speaks to Scotland legends Gordy Reid about life in isolation and his career at the top of the game! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave speak with Worcester Warrior stand off and Scotland legend Duncan Weir. Interview covers his life in isolation, his journey to the Scotland number 10 jersey, the highs and lows of professionalism and the best players he has played with. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isolation episode 3, the lads cover SRU Chairman Colin Grassie stepping down, the potential of Sean Maitland returning to Scotland and the recent craze of scottish rugby players getting pissed on Instagram.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.