Tackling Scottish Rugby Podcast

This week, former Scotland Scrum-Half Rory Lawson joins the boys to assess Scotland's chances in the forthcoming Six Nations campaign. As well as that, Rory will be talking about his own fight with Covid and his recent fundraising efforts as the South Captain for "Doddie Aid".

On this week's episode we catch up with former Internationalists Doddie Weir & Andy Irvine. Doddie chats about Christmas, gives us an update on the work of his MND foundation and tells us about his wishes for 2021, while Andy looks back over his playing career and reflects fondly of his time in broadcasting.

On this week's episode it's former Scotland Centre and broadcaster, Scott Hastings. The guys tackle the subject of concussion in the sport - a hot topic at the moment. As well as that Scott gives his thoughts on the current state of the game in Scotland and the Rugby World Cup draw.

This week it's former Lions and Scotland Fly Half – John Rutherford. John talks about his close association with his home town club Selkirk, reflects on his international career in the 80s and his thoughts on the game today.

This week it's former Scotland 7's captain – Colin Gregor. Colin talks about his career at both 15s and 7s sharing some memories of his playing days. Colin is still involved in sport - but these days works with a different shaped ball...

This week we hear from former Scotland and Lions Winger – Roger Baird. Roger was part of the Scottish Grand Slam winning side of 1984 and appeared 27 times from his country. He shares some memories of his playing days, both as a successful 15s and 7s player. Plus he tells us why he was left disappointed at the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987.

This week it's former Scotland and Lions Prop – Peter Wright. Now retired from playing, Peter has turned his hand to coaching at club level – hear him give his no nonsense thoughts on the club game, plus he shares some memories from his playing days.

This week it's former Scotland and Lions winger Tony Stanger. Tony talks about his journey in rugby, from playing as a young lad in Hawick, to being part of the Grand Slam winning team in 1990. He also discusses what he is up to now in his life after rugby retirement. Plus there's a round-up of the week's big rugby stories.

Former Edinburgh and Scotland full-back Chris Paterson joins hosts Stuart McFarlane and Dale Clancy this week to reflect on Scotland's win against Wales in the Six Nations, and talks about his friend Doddie Weir – who he inducted into Scottish Rugby's Hall of Fame last week.

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend joins hosts Stuart McFarlane and Dale Clancy to look ahead to the team's upcoming International fixtures, discuss how they have adapted during the Coronavirus, and tackle the big Scottish Rugby stories of the week.

The Tackling Scottish Rugby Podcast features stars of the current game and legends of the past. Hosted by sports commentator Stuart McFarlane and former rugby captain and pundit Dale Clancy, it's your one stop shop for everything you need to know about the real beautiful game.