Welcome to The Thistle, the only podcast that cares about Scottish rugby. A light-hearted look at rugby union in Scotland, from three rugby fans who never quite made the grade. Expect razor sharp insight from a panel that can count amongst its achievements a Scottish Schools Cup winners medal, the c…
We are back, as ill informed and tech-averse as ever, Armed only with our wits and a free Zoom trial, we preview Scotland's Six Nations campaign, including a look ahead to the big opener against Italy. Beware serious rustinessSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You asked and we delivered - Doom Pod timeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Time for a good old wallowSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Praying for that early red cardSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back, with a semi-regular podcast. ChillSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We did it guys, a podcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just another, once in a blue moon episode - don't say we aren't good to youSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Waiting for a Six Nations review? What about about a reaction to Mark Dodson's recent chat with the BBC?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Scotland overcome the odds and secure the Triple Crown against world number one Ireland?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back (finally) to discuss that heartbreaking loss to the French, whilst also providing our two cents on the shock news that Mike Blair is stepping down as Edinburgh head coachSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 from 2, history made, Gatland and Biggar crying, Welsh rugby in meltdown - bask in the glorySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The boys are back to discuss what is increasingly becoming the most exciting day in Scottish rugby, the post Calcutta Cup wash upSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Six Nations is upon us - can Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the Six Nations creeps ever closer, we get together to run the rule over the recent Scotland squad announcementSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back after far too long away to discuss some big signing news. before looking ahead to our hopes and fears for 2023 in the world of Scottish rugby.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where a macaroni pie-fuelled Finn almost leads us to victory over the KiwisSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The merry go round at number 10 continues as we look ahead to Scotland v Fiji this weekend, with old favourite Vern Cotter coming to townSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Only one thing to talk about this week - FinnSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where Alan predicts Edinburgh will win the URCSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back this week to review that out of the blue victory over Argentina, look at the Glasgow coaching rumour mill and provide our two cents on the U20s recent travails.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Matt and Alan are with you this week to discuss quarter final defeats for the pro sides, the end of Danny Wilson at Glasgow and Scotland's summer touring squad announcement.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Clear the street of Edinburgh and order your limited edition t-shirt, Edinburgh have won the Italian/Scottish shield! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Italian/Scottish Shield and the 1872 cup are up for grabs as Dave, Matt and Alan come together to preview Edinburgh vs Glasgow. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Edinburgh and Glasgow crash out of Europe and the lads look forward to Scotland's summer tour. Newsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/Twitter: thistlerugbypodInstagram: thistle_rugby_podSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Best press release ever: https://www.unitedrugby.com/latest/news/digital-reveal-for-new-united-rugby-championship-trophy Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Dave, Matt and Alan assemble in person to pick over the bones of Scotland's six nations campaign. Twitter: @thistlerugbypodInstagram: thistle_rugby_podNewsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/Glasgow v Zebre Tickets: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/scottishrugby/EDP/Event/Index/3855Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Matt and Alan are back to preview the weekend's must win match versus Italy.Twitter: @thistlerugbypodInstagram: thistle_rugby_podNewsletter: thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Matt, Alan and Dave are back to dissect the Scotland loss to France, rejoice over the women's qualification for the world cup and look ahead to a week for URC action. Twitter: @thistlerugbypodInstagram: thistle_rugby_podNewsletter: thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Alan and Dave are joined by former Scotland no.8 Johnnie Beattie to preview France's visit to Murrayfield. Twitter: @thistlerugbypodInstagram: thistle_rugby_podNewsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The grand slam dream dies for another year. Twitter: @thistlerugbypodInsta: thistle_rugby_podNewsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/?r=8cs70 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Dave, Matt and Alan come together to reflect on the big win in the calcutta cup! Also look ahead to Edinburgh vs Leinster and Glasgow vs Munster. Get your tickets for Glasgow v Munster here: https://www.glasgowwarriors.org/tickets-and-events/ Twitter: @thistlerugbypodInstagram: thistle_rugby_podNewsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Matt, Dave and Alan come together to look back at Glasgow's mega win vs Exeter and preview the festive 1872 cup derbies. Sign up for Doddie Aid here: https://doddieaid.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A look back at Edinburgh's win vs Saracens and Glasgow's close loss to La Rochelle. Twitter: @thistlerugbypodInstagram: Thistle_Rugby_PodNewsletter: https://thistlescottishrugbypodcast.substack.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Scotland welcome Japan to Murrayfield and Dave, Matt and Alan discuss what they had for breakfast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dave, Matt and Alan preview the Scotland v South African fixture and a surprising Scotland team. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fresh off a big win vs Tonga, Matt, David and Alan come together to preview Scotland's next Autumn test vs Australia. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dave, Matt and Alan preview Scotland's first Autumn series match v Tonga. Sign up to play vs the lads on the Guinness Pint Predictor by downloading the MatchPint app here: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/matchpint-sport-pubs/id502468923Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The lad review the Scotland AI squad and the latest news from the URC. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thethistle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The URC kicks off and Dave, Matt and Alan run the tule over Edinburgh and Glasgow performances. Scotland's women keep the dream alive and the Super6 continues to be super gr8. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.