The Official Scottish Rugby Podcast brings fans exclusive behind the scenes interviews and information, news and discussion from the home of Scottish Rugby. It showcases the game across the country at all levels this podcast offering should be on every Scottish rugby fan's podcast playlist.
Episodes
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
On a special bonus episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, Scotland's Darcy Graham chats to Jo Wilson on the hallowed turf of BT Murrayfield.
In an insightful and revealing interview he looks back on his career to date and discusses the exciting season ahead.
He also chats emotionally about his brother's recovery from a serious car crash and how he has now gone into business with him.
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
On this week's podcast Chris Paterson and Rachel Malcolm chat to Gemma Fay and Jim Mallinder about Scottish Rugby's Women & Girls’ Strategy 2022-2026.
Gemma explains the process they're going through and how work has already started behind the scenes on a number of exciting initiatives.
Jim talks about the link to the men's game and gives his thoughts on the FOSROC Super6.
Chris and Rachel also look back on last weekend's action in the URC and FOSROC Super6 Sprint Series and look ahead to this weekend's Super6 Pro-Alignment fixture at Millbrae.
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
On the 150th episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, Chris Paterson is joined by a new guest host, Jo Wilson for the first in-person podcast since March 2020.
Chris and Jo chat to Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend and winger Kyle Rowe, ahead of the games against Chile and Argentina.
They also speak to Cal Davies from Watsonians Rugby and Logan Trotter from Stirling County about the final round of matches in the FOSROC Super6 Sprint Series this weekend.
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
Former international referee JP Doyle joins us on the latest episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast to chat about his new role as Scottish Rugby's High Performance Referee Coach.
Ahead of speaking at the Game Development Conference this weekend, Doyle talks about what he learned as a referee, who the most difficult player to referee was and what has impressed him most about the FOSROC Super6 competition.
Commentators Hugh Dan MacLennan & Paul Mitchell also join us to review the FOSROC Super6 Sprint Series and to look ahead to the final three rounds of matches.
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Edinburgh Rugby's Ben Vellacott and Glasgow Warrior's Sam Johnson join our hosts Chris Paterson and Rachel Malcolm on this week's Official Scottish Rugby Podcast to look ahead to Saturday's 1872 Cup match.
All roads leads to BT Murrayfield for one of the most highly anticipated 1872 Cup derbies in the professional era, as the two sides go head-to-head for much more than intercity bragging rights on the final day of the regular URC season (Saturday 21 May, kick off 6.30pm).
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
On this week's episode, Chris Paterson and Rachel Malcolm chat about the latest rugby news including, Glasgow & Edinburgh in European action, the FOSROC Super6 Sprint Series and this weekend's Silver Saturday event. Chris is joined by Biggar captain, Abbie Baillie and Cartha Claymores captain, Lynsay Taylor to discuss their involvement in Silver Saturday.
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Glasgow Warriors full-back Ollie Smith joins us on this week's podcast to chat about his rugby journey so far and his aspirations for the future.
Smith also chats about the upcoming 1872 Cup and how he made his Warriors debut against Edinburgh in January 2021, coming off the bench in a 23-22 victory at Scotstoun.
Chris and Rachel are also joined by Adrian Searles from Police Scotland and Gillian Jones-Williams, Managing Director of Emerge Development Consultancy in support of the 'Don't be that Guy' campaign which encourages men to take responsibility for ending sexual violence by changing their attitudes and behaviours towards women.
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Scotland and Edinburgh backrower Jamie Ritchie joins us on this week's podcast to chat about his rehab and look ahead to a big game for Edinburgh against Ulster this weekend. Chris Paterson is also joined by Dr James Robson and Professor Craig Ritchie, who tell us all about the new Brain Health Clinic at BT Murrayfield, which has been launched this week.
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Scotland International Rachel McLachlan joins Chris Paterson and Rachel Malcolm on this week's podcast as they look ahead to Italy this Saturday.
Heriot’s captain Ruairidh Leishman also joins us for a chat on the Super6 Sprint Series and ahead to their game against Boroughmuir Bears this weekend.
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Gregor Townsend, Sir Ian McGeechan and Chris Paterson share their memories of the late Tom Smith on this week's podcast.
Boroughmuir Bears' Head Coach, Graham Shiel and Ayrshire Bulls' Head Coach Pete Horne look ahead to the opening weekend of the 2022 FOSROC Super6 Sprint Series.