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
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scotland international and Bath center, Cameron Redpath.
Hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair catch up with Cameron on his career to date; including his school and club rugby experiences; his motivation to become a professional rugby player; his dad's influence and his future aspirations.
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair look ahead to the upcoming Famous Grouse Nations Series. They discuss Gregor Townsend's Scotland team selection v Italy, including the return of Darcy Graham and Rory Darge named as captain.
Tickets are still available for this weekend's opening match against Italy via scottishrugby.org.
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Scotland and Glasgow Warriors full-back, Ollie Smith reflects on his career to date, talks to us about how preparations are going for the upcoming matches against Italy, France and Georgia ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France later in the year and he tells us why his Dad is his biggest supporter.
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to announce the partnership between Scottish Gas, the largest home energy supplier in the UK, and Scottish Rugby to help the rugby community across Scotland reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.
Caroline Blair is joined by a variety of special guests including Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive Mark Dodson, Managing Director of British Gas Net Zero Andrew Middleton, Scottish Rugby’s Sustainability Ambassador, and current GB 7s player Jamie Farndale, and Scotland women's player Emma Wassell.
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
We're back! Stay with us as we keep you close to all the action from within Scottish Rugby as the men's national team prepare for this year's World Cup.
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, hosts Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson are joined by Scotland internationalist Stuart McInally as they reminisce on his incredible career to date.
McInally talks about his journey into professional rugby; the physical and mental step up to test rugby; his first cap away to Italy back in 2015; what leadership means to him; and how he knew post World Cup was the right time to hang up his boots.
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scotland and Exeter Chiefs winger Eilidh Sinclair.
Eilidh joins Chris Paterson for a deep dive into her rugby journey so far; her breadth of experience in both 15s and 7s; her time in Australia; and her recent performance that secured Exeter Chiefs their semi-final victory.
They also look ahead to this Saturday's Allianz Premier 15s final as they seek to make history against Westcountry rivals Gloucester-Hartpury - live on BBC iPlayer (kick off 3.30pm).
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
On the special edition of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scottish Rugby’s Head of Game Development, Neil Graham.
Chris and Caroline chat all things game development with Neil including the upcoming Community Game Conference – this Sunday 11 June at BT Murrayfield. If you’re a school, club or match official make sure you reserve your space for this year’s Community Game Conference via SCRUMS and get along to what promises to be a fantastic day.
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Ayrshire Bulls Head Coach, Pat MacArthur.
Pat catches up with Chris Paterson on his transition from player to coach, Ayrshire Bulls season so far. They also look ahead to this weekend when the Bulls take on Heriots Rugby and battle it out for the FOSROC Super Series Sprint Winner’s title on Friday evening at Millbrae, kick-off 7.35pm
Chris is also joined by host Tom Sole to discuss the remaining four teams playing in a Super Series Saturday double header at Meggetland this weekend (kick off’s 3pm & 5pm).
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Heriots Rugby Head Coach, Ben Cairns.
Ben joins Chris and Caroline to discuss life after international rugby, his move into coaching with Stirling and now Heriots Rugby and looks ahead to Round 6 of the FOSROC Super Series Sprint - with everything to play for.
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scotland Women Head Coach Bryan Easson.
Bryan catches up with hosts Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson on all things TikTok Women's Six Nations: including the emotions around the team's first back-to-back win since 2006 as well as achieving a record crowd at DAM Health Stadium. They also look ahead to the WXV Championship in South Africa later in the year.