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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: @thistlerugbypodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on

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57:37

Season 2 - Episode 32: Jonny Petrie

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/06/04

Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to be joined by Edinburgh Rugby Managing Director and former Scotland back row Jonny Petrie, as he takes us through the recent exciting developments at the club. We then run the rule over Edinburgh and Glasgow's seasons, including players of the season, best newcomers and falling stars, before previewing Scotland's upcoming tour of the Americas. As ever, follow us on

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Season 2: Episode 31 - Did Trump Poison Hoggy?

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/05/21

Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we have the enviable task of dissecting Glasgow's crushing defeat to the Scarlets that signalled the end of their Pro 14 title hopes. We also ask who was behind Stuart Hogg's last minute illness, ponder who is the official wellness partner to Scottish rugby, and announce preliminary plans for our trip to Tbilisi in 2019. As ever, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram

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54:28

Season 2 - Episode 30: Who the f**k is James Lang?

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/05/09

Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week's thistly issues are:Should Edinburgh have beaten Munster at the weekend?What next for the Super 6?Who the f**k is James Lang?We are also delighted to be joined by Glasgow Hawks President Kenny Hamilton to talk about recent developments in the Super 6. As ever, follow us on Twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram @thistle_rugby_pod. Subscribe and review us on iTunes/Acast or

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44:50

Season 2 - Episode 29: 1872 Cup and are you HD ready?

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/05/02

Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we run the rule over Edinburgh's impressive victory over Glasgow in a surprisingly high quality 1872 cup decider, dissect the much anticipated Super Six announcement and ask whether Edinburgh can overcome Munster this weekend in the Pro14 play-off. We also welcome the news that the Pro 14 is moving to Premier Sports, in HD no less. As ever, Alan provides us with a highly questionable

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58:47

Season 2 - Episode 28: Fraser Brown

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/04/18

Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. We are delighted to be joined this week by Glasgow and Scotland hooker Fraser Brown, as he talks to us about his comeback from injury and passing concussion protocols. We also run the rule over two excellent wins for Edinburgh and Glasgow at the weekend, as we approach the Pro 14 playoffs. There is plenty of news to sink our teeth into, and Alan is back with an achingly niche quiz. As ever,

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48:41

Season 2 - Episode 27: Watsonians All Stars versus...

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/04/04

Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are back to full compliment at last, as we tackle Edinburgh's woeful defeat to Cardiff, the latest developments in the Super 6, and this weekend's crucial Pro 14 fixtures. Follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod and on instagram @thistle_rugby_pod. Like and review us on iTunes!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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37:44

Season 2 - Episode 26: Six Nations Review

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/03/20

Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Still shorn of Alan, Dave and Matt pick up the pieces after Scotland's win over Italy at the weekend and take a look back at our successful Six Nations campaign. There is also the Pro 14 to contend with, both Edinburgh and Glasgow steaming ahead to the playoffs. Follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod and on instagram @thistle_rugby_pod. Like and review us on iTunes!Support this show

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Season 2 - Episode 25: Simone Favaro

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/03/14

Welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only rugby podcast that cares about scottish rugby. David has been deserted by Matt and Alan as they pick up the pieces from Matt's failed proposal. David finds company in Glasgow Warriors and Italy legend Simone Favaro, and they look ahead to the Scotland vs Italy game on Saturday.Follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod and on instagram @thistle_rugby_podLike and review us on iTunes!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted

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51:33

Season 2 - Episode 24: Johnnie Beattie part deux

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/03/09

Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast - no matter what the haters say - that cares about Scottish rugby. Alan and David are back to preview the Ireland match and are joined down the line by Killer B legend Johnnie Beattie.Follow us on twitter @thistlerugbypod and on Instagram @thistle_rugby_podLike us on iTunes and leave us a review!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:32

Season 2 - Episode 23: FREEDOM!

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/02/28

Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast - no matter what the haters say - that cares about Scottish rugby.Can you believe it?! After a long and cruel ten years Scotland have managed to win the Calcutta Cup! What is there to say about that weekend, filled with emotion, passion and skill. We do our best to analyse that incredible victory and move on to how we back it up versus Ireland in the next round of fixtures. We then pose the provocative question of whether

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43:50

Season 2 - Episode 22: Vegan Detox

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/02/22

Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast - no matter what the haters say - that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to present our 50th ever episode! Not even our most ardent of fans thought we would have had the skill, depth or knowledge or stamina to last so long but here we are. It has finally arrived, Calcutta Cup week! While Eddie Jones has been uncharacteristically quiet, Scotland have been rolling out the big dogs (well, Gordon Reid) to

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54:52

Season 2 - Episode 21: France, u ok hun?

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/02/13

Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. The ups and downs of Scottish rugby continue, but at least this week we are celebrating a win! After an uninspiring first half, Scotland came good with the help of wee Greig Laidlaw's trusty boot and an ill-disciplined French side. We run the rule over the performance, try to stay as positive as possible and pick out our key performers. Alan is then back with an Auld Alliance themed quiz,

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53:48

Series 2 - Episode 20: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/02/05

Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. Oh to be a Scotland fan? Once again, dreams are shattered on the altar of the Toonie Tombola. We dissect the remnants of the Scotland team carcass after its brutal destruction at the weekend, and ask whether we can resurrect our swiftly fading Six Nations hopes. To preview the weekend's match against France we are delighted to be joined by Paul Edison, journalist for Sports Beat and

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58:26

Series 2 - Episode 19: Sean Lamont

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/01/31

Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. It is finally here, the return of the Six Nations! This week we are joined by Scotland legend Sean Lamont, who recalls his favourite memories of a long and successful career, gives his verdict on the upcoming Wales match and talks about his current work with the national academy. We then go through an in depth preview of the opening match of the tournament and ask whether we can win for

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Season 2 - Episode 18: Mark Bennett and Team Weird

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/01/16

Hello and welcome back to the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are joined by Edinburgh, Scotland and Olympic Silver Medallist Mark Bennett, fresh from his return from injury and his recent selection for the Scotland squad for the upcoming Six Nations. He tells us how it feels to be uprooted from the West Coast to Edinburgh, the impact Richard Cockerill has had on the club, and why Blair Kinghorn is a key part of 'Team Weird'. Disclaimer:

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58:00

Season 2 - Episode 17: R Jackson and R Grant - The...

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2018/01/09

Hello and welcome back to a festive special episode of the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are delighted to be joined by Ruari Jackson and Ryan Grant, who talk all things Glasgow, how they are the original Warriors bromance, and their new gin venture, the Garden Shed Gin Company. We then cover off recent news in the world of Scottish rugby, take a look ahead to the upcoming European rugby fixtures, and take part in perhaps the most

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36:24

Season 2 - Episode 16: Grand Cru Gossip

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2017/12/28

Hello and welcome back to a festive special episode of the Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we chew the fat over Edinburgh's heroic victory over Glasgow in the first leg of the 1872 cup and preview the return clash at Scotstoun this Saturday. There is also more Worcester-SRU trojan horse news, and some exclusive gossip gathered in the deepest recesses of Grand Cru. As ever make sure to leave us a review on iTunes, follow us on Twitter

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53:28

Season 2 - Episode 15: Byron Mcguigan

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2017/12/18

Hello and welcome back to the Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are back at full complement after a week off. The lads look back at two weeks of rugby news, including Glasgow's back to back losses at the hands of Vern cotter's Montpellier, and Edinburgh's two big European wins. David also chats with Sale and Scotland winger Byron Mcguigan, hot off his two tries for Scotland vs Australia. As ever make sure to leave us a review on iTunes, follow us on Twitter

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36:10

Season 2 - Episode 14: Beating off the Big Lads

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2017/12/05

Hello and welcome back to the Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. This week we are unfortunately without everyone's favourite Negatron Alan, as he bears the brunt of his girlfriend's anger following his outbursts against her native New Zealand. But do not fear, Matt and David are here to pick up the pieces, as we look back over the weekend's pro results - two bonus point wins anyone - and preview the return of European rugby. As ever make sure to leave us a review on iTunes,

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Season 2 - Episode 13: the pain Trayn

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast ·

2017/11/29

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,

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