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
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by several special guests as we look forward to this year's Silver Saturday at BT Murrayfield & DAM Health Stadium.
Hosts Caroline Blair and Tom Sole are joined by Hawick captain, Matthew Carryer, and Marr captain, Conor Bickerstaff, to discuss preparations ahead of this Saturday's Cup Final.
Scottish Rugby Development team, Caitlin Gould and Calum Johnston preview all seven games across the day with a special emphasis on the women's side - namely the Sarah Beany Cup.
Finally, we are delighted to be joined by ex-internationalists Rhona Hume and Mary Pat McFarlane who reminisce on their days playing alongside Sarah and how important the Cup still is today.
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
On this very special episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scotland internationalist, Helen Nelson, as she sits down with Chris Paterson to discuss her career to date - after making her 50th appearance for Scotland last Saturday.
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Scotland internationalist Lisa Thomson.
After receiving her 50th cap for Scotland last Saturday Lisa joins hosts Caroline Blair, Chris Paterson, and Rachel Malcolm to discuss her career to date.
They take time to reflect on her journey from Jed Minis to Murrayfield Wanderers to Melrose ladies to her international debut against England at Broadwood in the 2016 Six Nations opener and more recently her involvement in GB sevens.
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
On this week's Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, Scotland international Francesca McGhie talks to Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson inside the Scotland camp.
She talks about her rapid rise to international rugby, having only started playing the game in 2018 and how the recent Celtic Challenge helped her on her way to win her first Scotland cap against England.
Caroline and Chris also review last weekend's action in the FOSROC Super Series Sprint and European Challenge Cup.
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast Caroline Blair catches up with Scotland internationalist Coreen Grant.
They explore Coreen's progression from Murrayfield Wanderers to Durham University to professional rugby with Scotland and her current club Saracens. They also discuss her passions beyond rugby, working part time as a journalist and environmental activism.
Caroline is also joined by Chris Paterson and Scotland Captain Rachel Malcolm to look ahead to the third round of the TikTok Women's Six Nations v France next Saturday and the unforgettable evening at Scotstoun that booked Glasgow Warriors their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
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.
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
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
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
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.
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
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.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
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).