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The Scottish Rugby Podcast

The Scottish Rugby Blog
Scottish Rugby
Glasgow Warriors
Edinburgh Rugby
Scotland Rugby
Six Nations
Rugby
Finn Russell
Glasgow
Calcutta Cup
Edinburgh
Gregor Townsend
Scotland National Rugby Team
Scottish Rugby Union
Scotland National Team
Scotland
1872 Cup
Women's Rugby
England Rugby
Women's Six Nations
Scotland Rugby Team

The podcast that takes a sideways look at Scottish rugby. Covering the best from the Scottish Rugby Blog and beyond (www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk) on an almost weekly basis. Contact podcast@scottishrugbyblog.co.uk. Theme Music "Coyote" by Woodentooth Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per month

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Latest Episodes

Jonny is joined my Leslie and Mark to review Glasgow's quarter final win against Connacht and look ahead to the upcoming semi-final against the Bulls.

The podcast that takes a sideways look at Scottish rugby. Covering the best from the Scottish Rugb... more

Mark is joined by Allan and Leslie to look over last weeks results and, in the Patreon section, take a look at the women's 6 Nations and the Clubs seasons and take a brief look at the positives going forward.

The podcast that takes a sideways look a... more

Mark is joined by Allan and Leslie to talk about last weekends games then, in the Patreon section, look ahead to this weekends crunch game for Glasgow plus the final games of the URC and the Women's 6 Nations for Edinburgh and Scotland respectively. more

Craig is joined by Allan and Mark to chat through the Scottish rugby news and the rugby of the last 2 weeks before all teams have a fallow week.

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Recent Guests

Mark Reilly
Guest commentator, rugby analyst
The Scottish Rugby Podcast
Episode: Episode 362: A Load of Bulls
Leslie Ravitch
Guest commentator
The Scottish Rugby Podcast
Episode: Episode 362: A Load of Bulls
Allan McDonald
Regular contributor, commentator
The Scottish Rugby Podcast
Episode: Episode 359: The Peoples Front of Jedburgh
Mark Riley
Fresh from his trip to Dubai to become a rugby influencer
Guest on The Scottish Rugby Podcast
Episode: Episode 351: Return of The Mark
Sam Larner
Newly published rugby author and contributor on rugby analysis
Author of "Attacking the Space"
Episode: Episode 347: The Six and Seven times tables
Leslie Ramage
Debuting guest with special FBI training
Episode: Episode 346: This is your Everitt, Boys
David Lawrence
Host of The Scrum of the Earth Podcast
Scrum of the Earth Podcast
Episode: 323: Tarriffic
Edouard Leroy Jenkins
Social media personality and rugby enthusiast
Episode: 318 - Scotland vs Wales Preview
Skye Wilson
Writer, copywriter, journalist, and rugby player
Scottish Rugby Blog
Episode: 292 - Womens 6 Nations Roundup

Hosts

Allan MacDonald
Co-host with recurring presence; contributes analysis and banter.
Craig Manson
Host known for steady leadership in discussions, with involvement in both content and rugby discourse.
Jonny McGinney
Host contributing practical insights and on-ground perspectives.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 299 ratings
  • Annoying

    A podcast about Scottish rugby, but most of the interesting discussion about Scotland’s games is locked behind a paywall. It would make the podcast far more engaging if that content was included in the main show and supported by sponsors instead.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mulac987654321
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Regrettable

    Actively advocate for inclusion of males with trans identities in women’s rugby. Unable to listen to misogynists who dismiss women’s safety or access to fair sporting opportunities.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JoFMac
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Going down hill

    Used to be a regular listener but it has been getting worse and worse with all main topics going behind paywall. Just listened to an hour long episode titled “URC knockouts preview” where the URC knockouts was only discussed for 5 seconds. Says it all unsubscribed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    73737387262727
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • What’s happened?

    This is not going well.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Poor again again
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Sloooow, like boring drunks

    Irl Scot review took 12 minutes to start the podcast. Listened at 1.5x speed just to get through it.

    Confused & poorly made points of view.

    A shame as they sound like they could genuinely be funny & could be good for Scottish rugby (for which there is no hope, it’ll get worse from here).

    Might be ok if edited to not more than half the current length.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    michealoconchuir
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans value authentic hosts and deep knowledge of Scottish rugby, with praise for camaraderie and humor.
Overall high engagement with rugby analysis and banter, though some listeners crave shorter intros and less Patreon-driven content.
Criticism centers on paywall content limiting main-show depth and pacing issues.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#118
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#29
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#74
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#73
France/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#187
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#6
Ukraine/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 347: The Six and Seven times tables
Q: What does the analysis of the squad depth look like?
The depth, particularly in the front row, presents significant concerns for Scotland, with only one proven international quality tighthead.
Episode 347: The Six and Seven times tables
Q: What does success look like for Scotland in the 6 Nations this year?
Above fourth place would be ideal, with second or third being a notable achievement.
Episode 342: Champions Cup Preview/Review
Q: What do you think about the Glasgow and Edinburgh squads for the Celtic Challenge?
Both squads appear strong with promising young talent, though they need consistent performances to succeed this season.
318 - Scotland vs Wales Preview
Q: What do you think about Scotland’s performance in recent matches?
Scotland has shown impressive form with notable victories while facing some struggles, especially against stronger teams.
306 - Scotland v South Africa
Q: Did the referee and TMO lose us the game?
A referee cannot lose you a game; we had plenty of opportunities to win.

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A lively rugby-focused show that blends deep analysis of Scottish rugby with banter and club-level chatter. Episodes frequently cover national teams, clubs like Glasgow and Edinburgh, women's rugby, signings and injuries, and broader SRU governance and stadium discussions. A notable feature is the Patreon-driven bonus content and the hosts' informal, humorous style, which appeals to dedicated fans who enjoy both tactical insight and offbeat commentary. The format often blends nostalgia with current developments, making it approachable for casual listeners while still valuable for superfans and industry watchers seeking authentic, opinionated sports discourse.

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1. Mark Reilly
2. Leslie Ravitch
3. Allan McDonald
4. Mark Riley
5. Sam Larner
6. Leslie Ramage
7. David Lawrence
8. Edouard Leroy Jenkins

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