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The Offside Line Podcast: The First for Scottish Rugby

David Barnes & Peter Burns
Scottish Rugby
Scotland Rugby
Portugal
Glasgow Warriors
Edinburgh Rugby
Women's Premiership
Gregor Townsend
Fiji Rugby
Tomás Appleton
Women's Rugby
United Rugby Championship
Men's Premiership
South Africa
Alex Williamson
Great Rugby Charity
Wales Rugby Team
1872 Cup
South Africa Rugby
Francisco Isaac
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

This week, things go a little bit off kilter as Barney and Burnsy delve into the Curse of the All Blacks, pick over Scotland’s victory over the USA and dredge up old nightmares of Barney Snr’s Hawick scarf.

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Barney was meant to be having a thoroughly well-deserved day off – but he couldn’t stay off the pod. This week the boys delve into a preview for Scotland-USA, Lee Radford’s teeth, Gemma Fay’s appointment as first Managing Director of Women’s Rugby, B... more

Barney is joined by Mark Palmer and Craig Watson at Oriam to pick over Gregor Townsend’s squad selections for the 2025 Autumn Tests.

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Hello Offside Liners, welcome to this week’s show.

Apologies there was no show last week, but Burnsy forgot that he was away on holiday. He and Barney catch up to discuss the resurrection of the Scotland/GB Men’s Sevens squad, cast an eye over the S... 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
Jamie Lindsay
Managing Director of Bredalbane Finance and General
Bredalbane Finance and General
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!

Hosts

David Barnes
Co-host and sports journalist with a focus on Scottish rugby. David has been involved in rugby journalism since 2004 and has extensive knowledge of Scottish rugby's history and current events.
Pete Burns
Co-host and author with a background in sports writing. Pete has authored several books on rugby and is actively engaged in discussions about sports culture and history.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Class Pod

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ruggers Lover
    United Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the comprehensive coverage across all levels of Scottish rugby, from grassroots to professional.
The hosts' dynamic and engaging discussion style is highlighted, making complex issues accessible and entertaining.
There is a consensus that the podcast fills a critical gap in the market for in-depth Scottish rugby discussions, appealing to both casual fans and dedicated rugby enthusiasts.

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#50
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Apple Podcasts
#26
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#37
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#41
Germany/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#72
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#76
France/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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Content primarily revolves around the intricacies of Scottish rugby, spanning topics from grassroots developments to national team performances. Recent episodes cover insightful discussions about significant matches, player selections, injuries, and the latest announcements in the rugby community, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the sport's landscape in Scotland. The hosts frequently invite guests, including former players and rugby professionals, which adds depth and varied perspectives on pivotal issues in rugby, and listeners are drawn not only to the games but also to personal anecdotes that highlight the community and spirit behind the sport. The engaging and often humorous dialogue fosters a connection with fans w... more

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