BBC Radio Scotland Rugby Podcast
Episodes
'1872 Cup - It's personal'
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 advant...
Ollie Smith on life, loss and fulfilling dreams
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy lookback on a monumental result for Glasgow whilst Edinburgh's momentum stalled last weekend in the Champions Cup, plus we hear from Gl...
Edinburgh and Glasgow impress in the Champions Cup
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom English and Andy Burke answer audience questions and analyse Edinburgh and Glasgow wins in the Champions Cup. Should Edinburgh fans be excited? Ca...
Scotland: World Cup Draw reaction
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Time for Townsend to go? Q & A all the way...
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Sportsound Rugby: Scotland round off Autumn Nations with Tonga win
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Scotland and Lions prop Peter Wright, Scotland's record point scorer Chris Paterson and BBC Sport Scotland's chief sports writer Tom English jo...
Townsend - time to throw the dice after disappointing defeat to Argentina in the Autumn Nations?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Scotland slump to disappointing Argentina defeat
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Burke, Peter Wright, Lisa Martin and Chris Paterson react to Scotland's disappointing defeat to Argentina. We hear from head coach Gregor Townsen...
'The greatest missed opportunity in Scottish rugby history' Tom English
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
All Blacks shatter hopes of historic win
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sio...
Can Scotland beat the All Blacks?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Autumn Nations: Ruthless Scotland put record 85 points past USA
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 N...
Murrayfield memories plus Scotland Autumn Internationals preview
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom English and Andy Burke are joined Scotland's record points scorer Chris Paterson. Together they look back on Glasgow and Edinburgh's contrasting f...
Six Nations: Scotland suffer defeat to Ireland
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Scotland's Six Nations defeat to Ireland, Andy Burke gets reaction from Rory Darge and Gregor Townsend and Sportsound's Fraser Brown, Peter Wrig...
Six Nations: Scotland open with win against Italy
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Scotland start their 2025 Six Nations campaign with victory over Italy at Murrayfield, we get reaction from Gregor Townsend, Finn Russell and ha...
Six Nations: We hear from the Scotland squad as opener looms
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Burke and Colin Gregor talk to some of the players in Scotland's Six Nations squad including Pierre Schoeman, Fergus Burke, Ben White, Jamie Ritc...
Glasgow Warriors journey to URC glory
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024, Glasgow Warriors lifted the URC Championship. Andy Burke sat down with Warriors fly-half Duncan Weir and operations manager John Manson to re...
'I consider myself a tough guy but cancer scared me' - Peter Wright
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy are ditching talk of tries and team selections to hear from Scotland and British Lions prop Peter Wright who shares his journey through a...
John Jeffrey "hurt, bitter and betrayed" by Scottish Rugby
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Burke and Tom English hear from John Jeffrey following the acrimonious end to his bid to become chairman of World Rugby and discuss the opening f...
Brown on hanging up his boots and what comes next
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fraser Brown joins Tom and Andy to look back on his Scotland and Glasgow playing career and discuss what’s next for him in rugby.
Horne on tennis, title hopes and scoring records
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
George Horne joins Tom and Andy to discuss his tennis talents as a youngster, biding his time to become Glasgow’s number nine and his hopes for the ...
Frustration for Scotland's Women in the Six Nations plus the weekend ahead in URC
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom English and Andy Burke look back on a poor Scotland performance against England in the Women's Six Nations and preview the weekend ahead in the Un...
Women's Six Nations: Scotland's toughest test plus Gilchrist 200 not out for Edinburgh
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy are joined by lock Grant Gilchrist ahead of his 200th cap for Edinburgh Rugby plus Scotland Internationalists Chloe Rollie and Leah Bartl...
Scotland in the Women's Six Nations: A look back on France and a look ahead to England
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scotland prop Heather Lockhart and scrum half Jenny Maxwell join Thomas Duncan to discuss Scotland's upcoming game against England in the Women's Six ...
Scotland in the Women's Six Nations: A lookback on Wales and a look ahead to France
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scotland prop Heather Lockhart and scrum half Jenny Maxwell join Thomas Duncan to look ahead to Scotland's game against France, after they beat Wales ...
Scotland's Six Nations reviewed
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy look back on Scotland's Six Nations campaign plus we hear from the team's doctor James Robson as he steps down after 33 years in the role
Scotland in the Six Nations: Townsend’s Scots face date with destiny in Dublin
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom English and Andy Burke discuss Gregor Townsend’s team selection to face Ireland in Dublin in their final Six Nations match.
Can Scotland go out with a bang in Dublin in the Six Nations?
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom English and Andy Burke are joined by Scotland and Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown to reflect on Scotland's defeat in Rome and the upcoming ga...
Townsend names team to face Italy in Rome
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom English and Andy Burke discuss Gregor Townsend’s Scotland team selection to face Italy in Rome in the nation’s penultimate Six Nations match
Duncan Weir on THAT drop-goal as Scotland head back to Rome
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scotland and Glasgow Warriors' fly half Duncan Weir joins Tom English and Andy Burke to look ahead to Scotland's fourth round match against Italy in R...
Brown on Calcutta Cup, bonus point worries and facing Italy
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glasgow and Scotland hooker Fraser Brown hails a fourth Calcutta Cup victory and looks ahead to the next Six Nations match in Rome
Six Nations: Can Scotland continue Calcutta Cup dominance?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom English and Andy Burke discuss Gregor Townsend’s team selected to face England at Murrayfield in the Calcutta Cup
Six Nations: 'Scotland happy to carry favourites tag in Calcutta Cup'
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom English and Andy Burke hear the thoughts of England's World Cup winning scrum half Matt Dawson ahead of the Calcutta Cup
Scotland in the Six Nations - "Trygate" fallout continues
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Scotland rugby captain Rory Lawson joins Tom English and Andy Burke to dissect the continuing fallout from "Trygate"
Scotland lose to France after controversial last-minute drama
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction as Scotland are denied a last-minute try as France win a tense Six Nations match at Murrayfield
Six Nations: Can Scotland make it two from two?
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom English and Andy Burke discuss Gregor Townsend's team selection ahead of Scotland facing France at Murrayfield in the Six Nations
Scotland prepare for France to be “a different beast” in the Six Nations
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom English, Andy Burke and France based Scottish rugby pundit Johnnie Beattie look forward to Scotland’s next game against France in the Six Nation...
Scotland beat Wales in the Six Nations in a nail biting clash in Cardiff
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scotland beat Wales in Cardiff in the Six Nations for the first time since 2002 in a nail biting match which saw the Scots survive a stunning Welsh co...
Townsend names Scotland's starting lineup for Six Nations opener against Wales
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction and analysis from Tom English and Andy Burke as Gregor Townsend reveals his starting lineup for Scotland's Six Nations opener against Wales
Scotland players Luke Crosbie, Aaron Reed, Andy Christie, Kyle Rowe and Glen Young preview the Six Nations with Tom and Andy
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy on the road and in the heart of the Scotland sqaud's hotel catching up with Kyle Rowe, Luke Crosbie, Andy Christie, Glen Young and new bo...
Fraser Brown on the co - captaincy of Scotland going into the Six Nations
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy are joined by Glasgow Warriors' Fraser Brown to discuss Gregor Townsend's decision to appoint co - captains for Scotland ahead of this ye...
Is the Scotland captaincy up for grabs as Townsend names his Six Nations squad?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom English and Andy Burke sit down with Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend just after he names his Six Nations squad.
Dodson announces early departure decision
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy discuss the announcement from SRU chief executive Mark Dodson that he will leave his role a year early this summer
Adam Hastings talks about recovery and witch doctors
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy chat with Scotland and Gloucester fly-half Adam Hastings about his 'hellish' 18 month recovery from injury and an unusual present: - a vi...
Highlights from the 2023 Rugby World Cup
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Tom share highlights of their coverage of Scotland in the 2023 Rugby World Cup
Glasgow hold on to 1872 Cup despite Edinburgh's Murrayfield win
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction as Glasgow retain the 1872 Cup despite losing 19-14 to Edinburgh in front of almost 38,000 fans at Murrayfield
Some of our highlights from an eventful 2023 in Scottish rugby
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Burke and Tom English present highlights from a year of the BBC Radio Scotland Rugby Podcast
Edinburgh and Glasgow prepare for 1872 Cup showdown
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Petrie and Tom English chat to Edinburgh's Ben Vellacott and Glasgow's Sione Tuipulotu ahead of the festive 1872 Cup
Brown talks European hopes for Scottish clubs and urges respect for refs
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Petrie and Tom chat to Glasgow's Fraser Brown about the form of the Warriors and Edinburgh, respect for referees and the Owen Farrell debate in...
Chair of Scottish Rugby John McGuigan talks exclusively to Tom English
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chair of Scottish Rugby John McGuigan talks exclusively to Tom English about Siobhan Cattigan, the next 10 years of the game in Scotland, our national...
Glasgow's Sean Kennedy on fatherhood, injury and his first start at Scotstoun for eleven years
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glasgow Warriors' scrum-half Sean Kennedy talks about fatherhood, injury, coaching and getting his first start at Scotstoun for eleven years, with Tom...
Healy eyeing success for Edinburgh after Munster move
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom chats to Edinburgh stand-off Ben Healy about the start to his career in the capital and watching Scotland face Ireland at the World Cup
Everitt's plans for Edinburgh and why the Springboks are winners
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy are joined by Edinburgh senior coach Sean Everitt to discuss his career with Sharks and Bulls in South Africa and his hopes for the new s...
This isn’t the peak for Scotland, this is just the beginning
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Rachel Malcolm joins us to discuss Scotland Women winning the inaugural WXV2 while Fraser Brown and Chris Paterson give their thoughts on the ...
Ali Price, Finn Russell and the countdown to Paris
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Tom look ahead to Saturday's World Cup showdown with Ireland with Ali Price and Finn Russell
No divided loyalties for Tuipulotu ahead of Tonga clash
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Tom hear from Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu about his Tongan heritage as the two nations prepare to face each other in the World Cup
Townsend shuffles pack ahead of must-win Tonga match
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Tom continue the build up to Scotland's World Cup clash with Tonga on Sunday as Gregor Townsend announces his starting XV
Scotland ready for Tonga physical challenge says Kinghorn
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Tom chat to Blair Kinghorn as Scotland prepare for their second World Cup match with Tonga
What now for Scotland after South Africa World Cup defeat?
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy are joined by former international Johnnie Beattie to look back on Scotland’s defeat to South Africa in their opening World match
Scotland ready for World Cup clash with defending champions South Africa
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Tom are joined by former Scotland captain Rory Lawson and the nation's record point scorer Chris Paterson to look forward to Scotland's World...
It's almost time! We hear from Gregor Townsend and Rory Darge
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of Scotland's opening World Cup match against South Africa on Sunday, Andy Burke and Tom English are in Marseille and catch up with Gregor Towns...
Sione Tuipulotu joins us ahead of South Africa v Scotland in the World Cup
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of Scotland's opening Rugby World Cup match against South Africa, Andy Burke and Tom English are in France to preview the tie and speak to Sione...
Springboks not unbeatable for Scotland says former coach Richie Gray
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Tom are joined by former South Africa coach Richie Gray to look ahead to Scotland's first match in the Rugby World Cup against the Springboks
Second half comeback brings Scotland victory in final World Cup warm up
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction as Scotland beat Georgia 33-6 thanks to a dominant second-half display in their final World Cup warm up match at Murrayfield
Fraser Brown talks Scotland ahead of the World Cup
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scotland and Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown discusses his injury, Scotland's World Cup preparations and looks ahead to the big kick off in Franc...
Pathways and Performance for Scotland's young players
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Scotland Rugby Podcast Tom and Andy have been speaking with Scottish Rugby’s performance director Jim Mallinder and head of pathway...
Schoeman on the World Cup, Scotland and mega-yachts
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy catch up with Scotland forward Pierre Schoeman for a fascinating chat ahead of Scotland’s second World Cup warm-up match against France
Peter Wright reflects on his rugby life as coach and broadcaster
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy chat to BBC Rugby pundit Peter Wright as he reflects on his coaching and broadcasting career
Peter Wright on the highs and lows of his playing career
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy catch up with BBC Rugby pundit Peter Wright as he looks back on his playing career with Scotland and the British Lions in the Five Nation...
The season summed up for Scotland, Glasgow and Edinburgh
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy chats to Chris Paterson and Colin Gregor about the season just finished for Glasgow, Edinburgh and Scotland’s national teams in the Six Nations...
Duncan Weir on Glasgow’s date with European destiny
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Tom chat to Glasgow Warriors' Duncan Weir ahead of his side's European Challenge Cup final against Toulon
Townsend talks after signing new Scotland deal
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Tom chat to Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend as he commits to a new contract with the national team. Plus we discuss his picks for the Rug...
Glasgow go down to Munster at Scotstoun
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction as Munster grind out a win over Glasgow at Scotstoun in the URC quarter final
Toulon, tackling and tries
02 May 2023
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Andy and Tom chat to Scotland captain and Edinburgh star Jamie Ritchie and Toulon coach Richie Gray as Glasgow prepare for the European Challenge Cup...
Scotland star Stuart McInally aiming to fly high
25 Apr 2023
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Andy and Tom chat to Scotland and Edinburgh star Stuart McInally about his World Cup dreams and retiring to become a pilot
Will Scotland's uncapped heroes finally be recognised?
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Burke and Tom English chat to Andrew Carswell about the campaign to give those, like his father Jim, who played for Scotland but didn’t receive...
Huw Jones: Confidence, Comebacks and the Warriors Spirit
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Tom chat to Scotland and Glasgow star Huw Jones about his World Cup hopes and Warriors’ chances of silverware
Dodson on Townsend's future
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A special edition this week as Andy and Tom are in conversation with Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson.
Hogg bows out and Skeldon on the Six Nations
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Tom discuss Stuart Hogg's retiral and are joined by Scotland international Lana Skeldon to chat about the Women's SIx Nations
Hogg on a hundred caps and backing Townsend
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Burke and Tom English are joined by Scotland legend Stuart Hogg to look back on the Six Nations campaign and find out how it felt to win his 100t...
'Beating Ireland would be one of Scotland's greatest wins'
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Horne joins Andy and Tom to preview Scotland's last Six Nations match versus Ireland
Time for Scotland's big players to stand up
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fraser Brown joins Andy and Tom to preview Scotland's Six Nations meeting with Italy.
Konkel and Horne on a huge weekend for Scottish rugby
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jade Konkel and Pete Horne join us to preview a huge weekend for Scottish rugby
Scots must 'beware the wounded animal' in Wales
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Horne and Fraser Brown join us to preview Scotland's Six Nations trip to Wales.
Six Nations preview
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scotland hooker Fraser Brown joins us to preview the Six Nations and Calcutta Cup opener
Darcy Graham on Edinburgh, Scotland and his brother's "miracle" recovery
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Darcy Graham on his brother's "miracle" recovery after a car accident left him in a coma.
Geech and Telfer reunited
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian McGeechan and Jim Telfer on the ’97 Lions tour and their XV for this year’s series
'They're scared of Finn' - Beattie and Lawson preview France v Scotland
24 Mar 2021
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Johnnie Beattie and Rory Lawson join Andy Burke to preview France v Scotland.
Wainwright on "tackling" Lomu and Lions '97
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Scotland captain Rob Wainwright on Scotland, facing Lomu and his Lions memories.
The two Rorys on Scotland v Ireland
10 Mar 2021
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Rory Best and Rory Lawson join Andy Burke to preview Scotland v Ireland.
Proud dad Redpath, Townsend sets record straight on knee controversy
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Scotland captain Bryan Redpath shares his pride at son Cam's Calcutta Cup heroics.
Hastings on Twickenham memories and Gloucester move
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Hastings on Twickenham 2019, this weekend’s Calcutta Cup and his move to Gloucester.
Hogg gears up for Six Nations, Weir on Glasgow return
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart Hogg on Scotland, Lions and the captaincy & Duncan Weir on returning to Glasgow
Redpath switches allegiance from England to Scotland
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fraser Brown joins Andy Burke and Tom English to discuss Scotland’s Six Nations squad.
Exeter crush Glasgow, rugby's brain injuries crossroads
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Post-match reaction to Glasgow's loss at Exeter & discussion on brain injuries in rugby.
Ryan Wilson on Glasgow, Scotland and the gift of the gold tooth
18 Nov 2020
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Ryan Wilson talks about Glasgow, Scotland ambitions and the gift of the gold tooth.
Townsend on Wales win, post-RWC turnaround and Lions link
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gregor Townsend discusses the win over Wales and being linked with a Lions coaching role.
Scotland celebrate victory in Wales in their final Six Nations match of 2020
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scotland celebrate a Six Nations win in Wales for the first time in 18 years. We hear from Gregor Townsend, Jamie Ritchie and Stuart Hogg after the ma...
Can Scots finally taste victory on Welsh soil?
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Burke and Rory Lawson look ahead to Scotland's final Six Nations match against Wales
Edinburgh seek redemption & the Scotsman who captains Bolivia
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys look ahead to Bordeaux v Edinburgh and speak to the Scottish captain of Bolivia.