BBC Radio Scotland Rugby Podcast

Tom English and Andy Burke answer listener questions and preview Scotland's next Six Nations game against France with former Scotland number eight Johnnie Beattie. What should Scotland's game plan be against the seemingly unbeatable France? Is facing Scotland at Murrayfield really the biggest challenge to a French Grand Slam? Should we be concerned about Scotland's line out? Tom, Andy and Johnnie have you covered.

Tom English and Andy Burke answer listener questions and look back on Scotland's Six Nations win against Wales in Cardiff. Have Scotland turned a corner? Is it redemption time for Townsend? With the two of the toughest games in the tournament ahead of them are two wins out of five enough to silence the Townsend critics? Was beating Wales a bigger win for Scotland than beating England? Tom and Andy have you covered.

All the post match reaction from Andy Burke and team as they look back at Scotland's win in Cardiff

Tom English and Andy Burke discuss Townsend's team picked to face Wales. Can Scotland produce another England esque performance? Can they make it four in a row against Wales?

Tom English and Andy Burke look back on Scotland's Calcutta Cup win and look forward to their upcoming Six Nations match against Wales in Cardiff. Was the criticism of Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend too harsh? Are Scotland on an upwards curve after a majestic performance against England? What impact will the loss of Jamie Ritchie, Jack Dempsey and Jamie Dobie have on Scotland's Championship hopes? Tom and Andy have you covered.

Scotland stun England 31-20 at Murrayfield to regain Calcutta Cup

Tom English and Andy Burke discuss what they like and dislike about Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend's selections for the upcoming Calcutta Cup match against England. Has Kyle Rowe been overlooked? Why can't Blair Kinghorn get into the 23 for Scotland? Can Scotland overcome an on form England team in the hostile atmosphere of Murrayfield? Will Adam Hastings actually come off the bench? And what does it say about Scottish rugby when Scotland's starting team don't have an Edinburgh player? Tom and Andy have you covered.

Tom and Andy analyse Scotland's disastrous start to the Six Nations and lack lustre performance against Italy. They answer audience questions on team selection, the use of the bench, the mounting pressure on Gregor Townsend and they look forward to the Calcutta Cup. Why did Scotland persist with a game plan that clearly wasn't working? At what point does Townsend damage his legacy by remaining in post? Why can't Scotland get to the next level? Why did Italy look like they wanted it more? Tom and Andy chat through it all

Andy Burke and the team review an opening day defeat for Scotland, as they lose 18-15 to Italy in Rome

Tom English and Andy Burke discuss the news that has come out of the Scotland camp ahead of their Six Nations opener including speculation around Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend's links to Newcastle Red Bulls - are Scotland's rugby public being played? And his decision to leave Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham - the top two try-scorers in Scotland's history - as well as British and Irish Lions test full-back Blair Kinghorn out of the team to face Italy in Rome

Tom and Andy look forward to Scotland's Six Nations opener against Italy, answer audience questions and discuss the 2027 Rugby World Cup schedule. Is it hope or dread for Scotland fans in the run up to the competition? Can Scotland go into round four with something to really play for? How much does Gregor Townsend need a good Six Nations to regain favour with Scotland rugby fans? Does the new condensed competition format put Scotland at a disadvantage compared to England or France and how might player injury affect Scotland's potential in the competition? Tom and Andy chat through it all.

In our build up to Scotland's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome, Tom and Andy chat to Kyle Steyn about competition on Scotland's wing and how to regain the trust of Scotland fans. We hear from Huw Jones on his journey back from injury and his decision to leave the Warriors and Josh Bayliss on the competition to play in Scotland's back row. Plus we hear from new father Matt Fagerson on the physical and mental demands of preparing for the competition, Pierre Schoeman on why he loves being around other props and Gregor Brown applies the Traitors process to the Scotland squad

Andy Burke and Tom English are joined by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend on the day he names his squad for the Six Nations. We find out why Gregor Hiddleston missed out - and would selecting 10 or even 11 Glasgow Warriors cause a problem? How much influence has the forthcoming World Cup had on his selection plans? With the opening Test in Rome looming, are Scotland ready - and are Italy the favourites? Plus: “They are an attacking wonder” - why Glasgow Warriors are now serious contenders in Europe.

Tom English and Andy Burke discuss a double blow for Warriors with Huw Jones and Adam Hastings leaving, they look back on brilliant wins for Glasgow and Edinburgh Rugby in the Investec Champions Cup and look forward to the final games in the pool phase of the competition that will decide the home seedings. Are Glasgow really contenders? Are Edinburgh really turning the tide?

Tom and Andy chat to Duncan Weir after his final match for Glasgow Warriors as he looks back on his career and looks ahead to the next chapter of his life in rugby.

Tom and Andy wrap up a year of Scottish rugby sharing their picks of the highlights and lowlights of 2025, focusing on the key players, memorable moments, and the controversies that shaped the game during 2025

Tom English and Andy Burke answer audience questions, look back on the first leg of the 1872 Cup and chat to Edinburgh's Dylan Richardson. With advantage Glasgow after the first leg can Edinburgh respond to Glasgow's 1872 sting at Murrayfield? And is Hampden truly a home away from home for Glasgow? Tom and Andy have you covered

Tom & Andy lookback on a monumental result for Glasgow whilst Edinburgh's momentum stalled last weekend in the Champions Cup, plus we hear from Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith on the impact his brother's death has had on his return from injury. Details of information and support with bereavement or end of life care are available at BBC Action Line.

Tom English and Andy Burke answer audience questions and analyse Edinburgh and Glasgow wins in the Champions Cup. Should Edinburgh fans be excited? Can Edinburgh keep up this form and turn in similar performances every week?

Tom and Andy analyse the opportunities for Scotland in the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 as well as previewing Glasgow and Edinburgh in the Champions Cup plus we hear from head coach Gregor Townsend and captain Sione Tuipulotu. With Scotland meeting a familiar foe in Ireland in pool D is beating them the secret sauce to opening up a world of possibilities in the competition?

As the dust settles on Scotland's Autumn Nations campaign it's audience q and a all the way as Tom English and Andy Burke answer your questions and discuss Gregor Townsend's position plus the positives that have appeared during this test series. They also look forward to the World Cup draw and celebrate the rise of Scottish female referee Hollie Davidson

Former Scotland and Lions prop Peter Wright, Scotland's record point scorer Chris Paterson and BBC Sport Scotland's chief sports writer Tom English join Andy Burke to discuss Scotland's win over Tonga in the Autumn Nations. Does it repair the damage done earlier in the Test series? What can Scotland take from this campaign ahead of the Six Nations?

Tom and Andy respond to audience questions and discuss Gregor Townsend's role as head coach in the light of a disappointing defeat to Argentina in the Autumn Nations. What's behind Scotland's poor game management under pressure? Is it time for change? Are fans expecting too much from this team?

Andy Burke, Peter Wright, Lisa Martin and Chris Paterson react to Scotland's disappointing defeat to Argentina. We hear from head coach Gregor Townsend and captain Sione Tuipulotu

Tom English and Andy Burke lookback on Scotland's test match loss to the All Blacks and preview Scotland's next Autumn Nations match against Argentina. Did Scotland blow it? Have Scotland got what it takes to win the 'clutch moments' ? Is beating top teams like the All Blacks within reach? Could Argentina prove a more difficult challenge than New Zealand? Tom and Andy cover it all.

Andy Burke, Tom English, Peter Wright and Huw Jones react to Scotland's frustrating defeat to New Zealand. We hear from Gregor Towsend and captain Sione Tuipulotu

Can Scotland end the All Blacks' 120 year winning record in this fixture? Tom English and Andy Burke discuss Gregor Townsend's Scotland selections to face the All Blacks in the Autumn Nations plus we hear from New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson and fly - half Beauden Barrett. Will Kyle Steyn prove an able replacement for Duhan van der Merwe? Can D'Arcy Rae prove a able replacement at tight-head for Zander Fagerson?

Andy Burke, Tom English, Colin Gregor and Peter Wright react to Scotland's historic win at Murrayfield over the USA in their opening match of Autumn Nations series plus we hear from Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and Scotland man of the match and hat trick try scorer Jamie Dobie

Tom English and Andy Burke are joined Scotland's record points scorer Chris Paterson. Together they look back on Glasgow and Edinburgh's contrasting fortunes in URC last weekend, share memories of rugby games at Murrayfield and discuss Scotland's potential in the Autumn Internationals

Andrew Petrie and Colin Gregor lookback on a good weekend for Edinburgh & Glasgow in the URC and discuss Gregor Townsend's squad selections and a new initiative in Scottish sevens

Tom English speaks with Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend about his new consultancy role with Red Bull

Tom, Andy and Colin discuss Gregor Townsend's new consultancy role at Red Bull, what the R360 project says about world rugby as well as the Warriors' defeat to Benetton in the URC

Fraser Brown joins Tom and Andy to discuss Edinburgh and Glasgow's starts in the URC and the Scotland Women's team's woes

Tom English & Andy Burke chat with Edinburgh Rugby head coach Sean Everitt at Murrayfield

Tom English and Andy Burke take a lookback on Scotland's ‘credible' performance in the WRWC and talk to Warriors head coach Franco Smith as the URC season is about to get underway

Tom English, Andrew Petrie, former Scotland captain Lisa Martin plus BBC Sport reporter/commentator Sara Orchard discuss Scotland's chances against England in the WRWC, succession planning and the departure of head coach Bryan Easson

Tom and Andy discuss Scottish performances in the Women's World Cup, Gregor Townsend and Franco Smith remaining in post, plus we hear from SRU CEO Alex Williamson and SRU performance director David Nucifora

Tom and Andy discuss Scotland's Women's World Cup win against Wales and rumours that Gregor Townsend is a target for the Newcastle Red Bulls with former Scotland captain Martin

Chris Paterson joins Tom and Andy for a lookback on the Scots' performances on the recent Lions tour and a look forward to Scotland v Wales in the Women's Rugby World Cup plus we hear from Scotland Women's flanker Alex Stewart ahead of her first World Cup

Andy Burke catches up with some of the stars as Scotland head coach Bryan Easson names his squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup in England.

George O'Neill speaks to Tom English and Colin Gregor with the latest news from the Lions tour of Australia and Scotland's summer test against Samoa.

Thomas Duncan is joined by Tom English and former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw, who are both in Australia, as the British and Irish Lions tour continues.