The Offside Line Podcast: The First for Scottish Rugby
David Barnes & Peter BurnsWelcome to the Offside Line Podcast with your hosts Peter Burns and David Barnes.
In this weekly show we examine all aspects of Scottish rugby, from the grassroots level to the Test arena, and discuss the goings on in the wider global game – helped by a regular panel of special guests and featuring exclusive interviews.
David Barnes has worked as a freelance rugby journalist since 2004 covering e... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 107 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RugbyNewsSportsSports News | |||
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With the URC kicking off this weekend, Barney and Burnsy popped into the Edinburgh Rugby offices at Murrayfield to catch up with the club's managing director, Doug Struth, for a wide-ranging chat. Including: David Nucifora's role in recruiting three ... more
Some huge games on the menu this weekend with Heriots' trip to the Greenyards to take on Melrose in a clash of two of the form teams in the league perhaps match of the day, although the basement battle between Edinburgh Accies and Glasgow Hawks could... more
Burnsy is on a mini-tour of the UK this week but has found the time to catch up with Barney to digest last weekend's Arnold Clark Premiership action and to discuss the importance of Murrayfield showing a bit more love and respect for this top tier of... more
Unbeaten sides Currie Chieftains and Melrose meet at Malleny, Hawick head into the lions den to face Ayr at Millbrae, Kelso are missing their two co-captains for a tough trip to Goldenacre to take on Heriot's, GHA and Edinburgh Accies each hunt their... more
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- Great end to season
Have a well earned rest gents! Never mind the players, you guys have had a full on season 😁
Apple Podcasts516Dom
United Kingdom2 months ago - The best Scottish rugby podcast
If you want to improve your knowledge of domestic Scottish rugby, whilst getting a solid take on both international, and URC rugby, this is the one for you.
Apple Podcasts5HelloooooooooooooooooóòöôõōøUnited Kingdom6 months ago - Great show - have a listen!
Excellent show highlighting the challenges and also the successes of Scottish rugby at all levels. Well worth listening to and the shows with other speakers hearing the passion about developing rugby is great - albeit I don’t think I have heard an SRU representative on it to tell supporters what’s happening and maybe be challenged by some questions from Burnsy and Barney.
Apple Podcasts5DougEA80United Kingdom8 months ago - Great Pod
Really enjoy this pod but… can we please get some timestamps! Sometimes I just want to hear about Scotland and the pro teams rather than domestic club game
Apple Podcasts5stevealmostUnited Kingdom8 months ago - Class Pod
Love this pod. Great coverage of Scottish rugby. Brilliant chat. Keep going lads
Apple Podcasts5Ruggers LoverUnited Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #88 |  United States/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  Canada/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  France/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  Germany/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #148 |  Australia/Sports/Rugby |
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The show consistently covers Scottish rugby across the spectrum—from grassroots clubs and youth development to the national team and the global game—often pairing sharp match analysis with backstage discussions about pathways, governance, and the financial and logistical realities of pro rugby. Guests range from former players and coaches to rugby journalists and development officials, yielding a mix of tactical insight, personal journeys, and industry context. A standout is its willingness to tackle long-term structural issues (pathways, funding, calendar) alongside timely season recaps, making it useful for listeners who want both depth and current-season relevance without losing sight of the sport's broader ecosystem.
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