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The Offside Line Podcast: The First for Scottish Rugby

David Barnes & Peter Burns
Scottish Rugby
Scotland Rugby
Portugal
2023 Rugby World Cup
Glasgow Warriors
Edinburgh Rugby
Women's Premiership
Gregor Townsend
Fiji Rugby
Diogo Ferreira
Women's Rugby
United Rugby Championship
Men's Premiership
South Africa
Alex Williamson
Great Rugby Charity
Wales Rugby Team
1872 Cup
South Africa Rugby
Super Six

Welcome 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

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Latest Episodes

Barney and Burnsy get together for a quick pre-Christmas pod to discuss the 1872 Cup first leg, the Celtic Challenge and the Inter-District Championship. Merry Christmas to all our listeners, we hope you have a wonderful time.

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Hello Offside Liners, welcome to this week’s show. Barney and Burnsy bask in the glory of Glasgow’s extraordinary comeback win over Toulouse, delve into Edinburgh’s loss to Castres, go over the result of the National Youth Cup finals, the Grand Final... more

Hello Offside-liners, welcome to a special women’s rugby bonus pod ahead of the play-off Grand Final between Stirling County and Watsonians. In this episode, Barney and Burnsy sit down with Eric Jones, until recently the head coach of last year’s cha... more

Hello Offside Liners, welcome to this week’s show. Barney and Burnsy get tucked into some delicious humble pie after writing off Glasgow and Edinburgh’s chances in the opening round of the Champions Cup, only for both sides to record famous bonus-poi... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Cairns
Head coach at Currie
Currie Rugby Club
Episode: New Scottish Women contracts and a Mark Cairns exclusive
Paul Denton
CEO of Scottish Building Society
Scottish Building Society
Episode: Magnus Bradbury - the comeback captain
Magnus Bradbury
Captain of Edinburgh Rugby
Edinburgh Rugby
Episode: Magnus Bradbury - the comeback captain
Lorna Husband
Member of the Offside Line team, providing on-ground reports
Episode: Season two kicks off!
Alex Stewart
Edinburgh and Scotland back row rugby player.
Edinburgh Rugby / Scotland Women's Rugby
Episode: Episode 46: A bonus pod with Alex Stewart
Malcolm Changleng
Tournament Manager for Melrose 7s
Melrose 7s
Episode: Episode 42: Edinburgh and Glasgow into the URC knock-outs – and a Melrose 7s preview
Emily Harrower
Works on the sponsorship with Edinburgh Rugby and involved in community programs.
Scottish Building Society
Episode: Episode 38: Schoooooooe!
Pierre Schoeman
Player for Edinburgh Rugby involved in community training sessions.
Edinburgh Rugby
Episode: Episode 38: Schoooooooe!
Duncan Hodge
Former Fly Half for Scotland and coach at Accelerate Rugby High Performance Training
Accelerate Rugby High Performance Training
Episode: Episode 33: Slaying the Dragon (just) – and picking over its corpse with Duncan Hodge

Hosts

David Barnes
Co-host with extensive experience as a rugby journalist since 2004, contributing to various prominent publications. He co-authored multiple rugby-related books and is the founder of the Offside Line.
Pete Burns
Co-host and managing director of Polaris Publishing, with multiple sports publications to his credit. Known for engaging discussions and deep understanding of sports literature.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Class Pod

    Love this pod. Great coverage of Scottish rugby. Brilliant chat. Keep going lads

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ruggers Lover
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • One stop for Scottish rugby

    Excellent pod, interested in all aspects of Scottish rugby without the focus being purely on the pro game. Really down to earth presenting style, love it!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gman569
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    An excellent podcast, a ‘must listen’ for any fans of Scottish Rugby - informative and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Graham Wilks
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Love the breadth of coverage from youth and club game to the pro stuff, Scotland and the Lions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    krock797
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Nice surprise!

    Lovely to see the pod in my feed today. Wasn’t expecting to hear you until start of new season. Good discussion as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    16Dom
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its engaging coverage of Scottish rugby, highlighting the balance of grassroots and professional insights.
Many appreciate the unique perspective offered on lesser-known aspects of the sport, alongside discussions about player development and community engagement.
Positive feedback notes the hosts' ability to engage with various facets of rugby, keeping the audience informed and entertained.
Listeners express excitement about the breadth of topics covered, from youth rugby to professional games, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the sport.
Reviews commend the hosts for their authentic and down-to-earth presenting style, making complex topics accessible to all fans.

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#30
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Apple Podcasts
#28
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#81
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#54
Germany/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#58
France/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#63
Australia/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 50: 2025 World Cup Squad Announced
Q: How did the players in the squad react during the announcement?
The players showed excitement by cheering and clapping for their coach, Brian, indicating team solidarity despite past criticisms.
Episode 50: 2025 World Cup Squad Announced
Q: What will be the team's preparation leading up to the tournament?
They will go down to Manchester next week, with no media access for a week on Sunday, focusing on fine-tuning their strategies and recovering the squad before the opening ceremony.
Episode 01: Is David Nucifora the man to positively reshape Scottish rugby?
Q: What impact could Nucifora's approach have on the Scottish Rugby system?
His approach may disrupt the current structures but could be necessary for positive change in developing the talent pipeline.
Episode 03: Glorious weather and some glorious (and inglorious) rugby
Q: What do you think about the potential for Super Six in women's rugby?
It's a way to raise the standards, but there are significant challenges ahead in implementing it.
Episode 03: Glorious weather and some glorious (and inglorious) rugby
Q: How do you view the imbalances in the league?
There are four teams doing well and four that are far off the pace, which raises concerns about competitiveness.

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A unique podcast dedicated to the vibrant world of Scottish rugby, featuring extensive discussions that span from grassroots events to professional test matches. The hosts engage with a variety of topics that often include in-depth analysis of matches, current affairs in rugby, interviews with notable figures in the sport, and coverage of significant events like World Cups. The dialogue offers both insights and humor, catering to a listener demographic keen on following the highs and lows of Scottish rugby, making it an essential resource for fans deeply invested in the game's evolution in Scotland.

Remarkably, this show stands out not only for its robust commentary but also for its accessibility, appealing to both casual listeners and dedi... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Mark Cairns
2. Paul Denton
3. Magnus Bradbury
4. Lorna Husband
5. Alex Stewart
6. Malcolm Changleng
7. Emily Harrower
8. Pierre Schoeman

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