The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast

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 the Melrose 7s. There is a round up of the pro team results from last weekend, and we also witness the return of our (in)famous quiz - how many factual inaccuracies can we fit into 5 minutes?For more razor sharp insight and rugby-related banter, make sure to follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod, and if you like what we are doing please do leave us a review on iTunes. Don't forget to claim 10% off at Cornerstone razors, the best razor on the market as voted for by GQ, by typing in 'thistle' at checkout.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Beauden Barrett? For more razor sharp insight, rugby-related banter and occasional spats with minor rugby celebrities, make sure to follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 take a look at the latest edition of Stephen Jones' deluded ramblings, round up recent Scottish rugby transfer dealings, and in honour of Sean Lamont's retirement, Alan conducts a specially themed quiz. For more razor sharp insight, rugby-related banter and occasional spats with minor rugby celebrities, make sure to follow us on TwitterSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 look at Alan's rugby history vs Canada. For more razor sharp insight, high quality rugby-related banter and occasional spats with minor rugby celebrities, make sure to follow use on Twitter @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-related banter and occasional spats with minor rugby celebrities, make sure to follow use on Twitter @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 heights of 2 from 3 in the Six Nations table. There will of course be another edition of the famous Thistle quiz, doubtless replete with factual inaccuracies, while we also discuss the weekly travails of our favourite pro teams, Edinburgh and Glasgow. For more razor sharp insight, high quality rugby-related banter and occasional spats with minor rugby celebrities, make sure to follow use on Twitter @thistlerugbypod. Also for the best razor on the market, head to https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/ and use "thistle" at...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 mistake in it, and Alan continues to bring his unique brand of pessimism to the table.For more razor sharp insight, high quality rugby-related banter and occasional spats with minor rugby celebrities, make sure to follow use on Twitter @thistlerugbypodFor the best razor on the market, head to https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/ and use "thistle" at checkout for a £10 discount!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 archives of Scottish rugby (well, Wikipedia) to bring another hotly contested quiz, with this edition's topics revolving around player weights and birth places. For more razor sharp insight, high quality rugby-related banter and occasional spats with minor rugby celebrities, make sure to follow use on Twitter @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 us out on Twitter @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Scottish rugby for some real knowledge bombs. For more razor sharp insight and high quality rugby-related banter please check us out on Twitter @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Scottish rugby for some real knowledge bombs. For more razor sharp insight and high quality rugby-related banter please check us out on Twitter @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more razor sharp insight and quality rugby-related banter please check us out on Twitter @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Alan continue his strong form?For more razor sharp insight and quality rugby-related banter please check us out on Twitter @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 insight and quality rugby-related banter please check us out on Twitter @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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***DISCLAIMER***Episode 5 was recorded via skype, so the sound quality is not at its usual level.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 using the handle @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.