The Official Scottish Rugby Podcast

Caity Mattinson | A Sense of Belonging

On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scotland internationalist and Worcester Warriors scrum half, Caity Mattinson. 

Alongside host Caroline Blair they discuss Caity's Scotland debut during the Rugby World Cup 2021 Final Qualification Tournament match against Colombia - after the new eligibility rule meant Caity qualified to play for Scotland in 2022.

Born in Inverness and playing rugby since age seven Caroline explores Caity's passion for the sport, her sense of belonging in the squad and what to expect from this year's TikTok Women's Six Nations. 

 

Rachel Malcolm & Evie Wills | Back In Camp

On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Scotland Captain Rachel Malcolm and inside centre Evie Wills. 

Alongside hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair, the women preview the 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations fixtures and the cohesion of this year's squad. 

Tickets are still available for all three home fixtures at DAM Health Stadium via scottishrugby.org

Peter Horne | Enjoying What You Do

On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by former Glasgow Warriors and Scotland internationalist turned skills coach, Pete Horne. 

Hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair join him in the Scotland team hotel to catch up on all things Guinness Six Nations ahead of the final weekend.

They also deep dive into Pete's journey so far, from his career aspirations at Glasgow Warriors and Scotland's coaching set up to what motivated him to remain in rugby post retirement. 

 

Stuart Hogg | Journey of a Centurion

Only three in every 1000 international rugby players ever reach the momentous Centurion milestone of 100 international caps.

On this very special episode you will hear from two of Scottish Rugby's Centurions. British & Irish Lion and Scotland internationalist, Stuart Hogg, sits down with Chris Paterson to discuss his career to date as he prepares to make his 100th appearance for Scotland this Sunday.

Jamie Bhatti | Life in Scotland camp

On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Scotland Internationalist and Glasgow Warriors prop, Jamie Bhatti. 

Jamie tells Chris and Caroline about his journey to international rugby, his time at Melrose as a youth and the influence of John Dalziel. He also talks about life after rugby and why he's learning to fly. 

Scotland are currently in a fallow week before returning to BT Murrayfield for their second home fixture v Ireland on Sunday 12 March (kick off 3pm).

 

Pieter de Villiers | Coaching Scotland

On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scotland Scrum Coach, Pieter de Villiers. 

Alongside hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair, he chats about the mood in camp, the mindset of the players after two victories, and what he's most looking forward to this Sunday when Scotland travel to France for Round 3 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. 

Pieter also reminisces about his own time with France, earning 69 caps in an eight-year Test career and four Six Nations titles. 

Tommy Seymour | Life after rugby

On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by former Scotland and British and Irish Lions winger Tommy Seymour.

Hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair discuss life in retirement, his return to Scottish Rugby, within the commercial realm, and how he found himself at Glasgow Warriors all those years ago. 

They also discuss the first two rounds of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations and look ahead to the challenge France pose at home (Sunday 26 February, kick off 3pm)

Luke Crosbie & Rudi Brown | Talented Openside Duo

On this week's Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by two Scotland internationalists, Luke Crosbie and Rudi Brown. 

Chris and Caroline are in camp this week to chat all things Calcutta Cup with Edinburgh Rugby's, Luke Crosbie; from the lowdown on Scotland's scintillating win at Twickenham last Saturday, what the victory meant to the team and how preparations are going for their first home fixture against Wales at BT Murrayfield this Saturday (11 February, kick off 4.45pm).

They also catch up with Scotland Under-20 flanker, Rudi Brown, following their narrow defeat to England at Twickenham Stoop on Friday night. Rudi talks about his rugby journey so far and what it's like stepping onto the international stage at nineteen. 

Sean Maitland | Back in the fold

It's Calcutta Cup week!

And we are delighted to be joined by Scotland and British & Irish Lions wing, Sean Maitland, on this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast.

Sean talks to Chris and Caroline about his elation after being named in Gregor Townsend's squad ahead of this years Guinness Six Nations, his love for Saracens, and what life might hold after rugby.

 

 

Women’s Tennent’s Premiership Final

On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast Caroline is joined by Rugby Development Communications Manager, Caitlin Gould, Corstorphine Cougars captain, Emma Turner, and Stirling County captain, Katie Lindsay to chat all things Tennent’s Women’s Premiership Final.

 

Emma and Katie discuss their anticipation for this Saturday's final (28 January) after defeating Watsonian FC and Heriot’s Blues respectively in the semi-final play-offs earlier this month.

Coverage at Bridgehaugh will start from 1.20pm on the Scottish Rugby website with commentary from Stuart McFarlane.