Happiness is... The Long Run Stuart Thom is at it again! This time, it's a run from Gloucester to Northampton, and he's gathered an awesome team to join him.  I was delighted to be joined by Budge Poutney and Alan Bateman to hear all about the challenge to raise funds & awareness for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, 4Ed & 40Tude  Check out http://www.greatrugbyevents.co.uk/ for more information. I hope you enjoy listening. Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show...

🎉 HAPPINESS IS... PODCAST SPECIAL 🎉 Scottish Rugby's very first women's captain, Sandra Colamartino, is the Podcast guest. I met Sandra a year ago. I didn't know her story. A lot has happened in a year.  We talk THAT World Cup, the upcoming play all about it, the past, the present & the future! I absolutely loved our chat, I hope you do too. Happiness is Egg Shaped  Learn more about 90DaysPlay & how to watch the streamed Play here, https://www.90daysplay.co.uk/  Support this show...

I've known Cammy for a few years and watched his progress from afar. He smiles and laughs and has time for everyone.  He was playing part-time and working for a removal company, helping me to move house! It was great to chat to him. I loved watching him at Edinburgh, and was sad to see him go to Newcastle. But, I was delighted that he would get to play more and challenge himself in a new environment.  I loved having him as a podcast guest, we talked Rugby and life and the time disappeared! I...

ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME SPECIAL  Late last year, I spoke to Ian Barr & Rob Boyns, the Captains of the Dodd1e'5 Gr4nd S7am Team. They had the mad idea of cycling from Murrayfield to Rome for the Scotland v Italy 6N match. If that wasn't daft enough, it will visit Dublin, Cardiff, London, Paris, Monaco & Pisa on the way. 2 days after recording, they called and asked if I wanted to join... We're now 2 weeks away from departure, the team has visited Carrongrange school and Edinburgh...

The Happiness is... Podcast with Ally Hogg I've known Hoggy for years, and when we coached together, we became good mates. I loved watching him play for Edinburgh and Scotland and went down to Kingston Park on a cold Friday to see him with Falcons. His attitude toward the game (& life) was relaxed but focused. He was good for me. I enjoyed kicking off a new series with a friend. We chatted 6N, Scotland, #Clubland, and life.  Hoggy knows... Happiness is Egg Shaped  #GoodGuy Support this...

By popular demand… Doddie Aid live is back!! Join Bruce from Happiness is Egg Shaped as he chats with Scotland & Team Edinburgh captain Jamie Richie & our leader Rob Wainwright! Still time to sign up for Doddie Aid at doddieaid.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DoddieAid kicks off on January the 1st. I caught up with the man behind it all, Rob Wainwright and South Team Captain, Kelly Brown. Great to hear their passion for Doddie Aid, keeping the legacy going and the Big Man himself. Sign up for Doddie Aid 2024 by heading to doddieaid.com or downloading the Doddie Aid app from your App Store. I loved it. I hope you enjoy listening. Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on...

Dodd1s'5 Gr4nd S7am, Road to Rome Rob Wainwright's next crazy adventure, 'All Roads Lead to Rome' to bring the curtain down on DoddieAid 2024 for the 6N match between Italy & Scotland, has been discussed and plans have been made. Enter Rob's disciplines, Ian Barr & Rob Boyns. They've taken the idea, and in true DoddieAid fashion, have made it bigger and more spectacular. I caught up with them both to find out more, including a date with European Royalty... Happiness is Egg...

I loved watching Kenny Logan, and he's become my mum's favourite after she read his autobiography.  We've met a few times and share a passion for raising funds and awareness for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.  I ran a marathon, he's walking and cycling from Edinburgh to Paris! Check out - https://kennylogansrwcchallenge.com/ for more info AND have a listen to this! I loved it, I hope you enjoy.  Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show...

A cult hero in Scottish Rugby and everything we love about a prop. He's funny, honest & in this pod, reflective. Please listen, I promise it'll only make you love him more. I absolutely LOVED it, and he will be back for part 2. Happiness is CHUNK Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, join Bruce, the legend Gordy Reid and the brilliant Brother Sea for a preview of this weekend's action! Recorded live on Thursday 7th September 2023 in association with Fill Your Boots - The Social Network for Grassroots Rugby. Register free at fybrugby.com today! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've known Andy Cramond for a long time and I was delighted when he moved to France.  No one, Andy included, could've predicted how long he'd stay and the career he would have. A Scotsman abroad, enjoying life and playing at a high level. Andy is back in Edinburgh and it was great to see him again and have a chat. I hope you enjoy listening. Happiness is Egg Shaped This pod is sponsored by Infinity Blu Dental. Visit https://www.infinitybludental.co.uk/ today! Support this show...

I've admired Sue Anstiss and her work for years and her latest project, the documentary GAME ON, gave me the motivation to invite Sue to be a podcast guest! Sue is in HIGH demand, so I was delighted when she agreed to talk all things sport, women and girls in sport, her hopes for the future, the work she does and much much more! I absolutely loved and hope there will be a part 2 in the future. Happiness is Egg Shaped This pod is sponsored by Infinity Blu Dental. Visit...

I'm getting old. I've known Andy Henderson for years. I was aware Josh, his son, was a very able stand-off. I've watched his journey from afar and admired his courage to travel and to go looking for opportunities.  He's made San Diego his home, or at least his latest stop on his journey. I spent a loooong bus trip with Andy and enjoyed hearing his version of Josh's story. I was delighted when Josh agreed to be a guest on the pod. I loved it! I hope you enjoy listening. Happiness is Egg...

WE'RE BACK! I've known Lisa for a long time. After presenting her with an award at her school prize giving to seeing her inducted into the Melrose 7s Hall of Fame, she's achieved a lot.  She's stayed humble but hugely ambitious, becoming a fantastic role model. I was delighted when she agreed to be a guest.  I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did! Happiness is Egg Shaped This pod is sponsored by Infinity Blu Dental. Visit https://www.infinitybludental.co.uk/ today! Support this show...

Sue Dorrington is many things. A pioneer, a rugby nut, a role model, a hall of famer and an inspiration. And elways trying to make the world a better place, using her passion, enthusiasm and extensive contacts. I loved that Sue had time to have a chat.  The Longest Try initiative needs your support.  PLEASE GET INVOLVED, https://thelongesttry2023.co.uk/?home_page Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See...

Emma Orr has a bright future, a sparkling past and a busy present! Emma already has a Commonwealth Games, World Cup & 2 Six Nations Championships behind her, and she's only just 20years old! From the Farm in Biggar, the sky is the limit.  I loved chatting to her, I hope you enjoy listening.  Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chatting to Russell Earnshaw was incredible easy. He is happy to chat and has views on everything I find interesting. He loves the game and coaching and being a parent and wants to help people. The time flew, and I hope he'll be back part for part 2 sometime soon. Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Wassell is one the best known players in the Scotland squad with over 50 caps. Like her peers, she has a story to tell and due to injury, had time to have a chat! Positive, funny and honest, with a sharp mind and friends in high places, I loved catching up with her again. I hope you enjoy listening. Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LIVE POD! I will be live with MEGAN GAFFNEY for a LIVE edition of the "Happiness Is..." podcast! We will look ahead to the next round of TikTok Women's Six Nations review / preview & the usual chat on life, love & Rugby. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Caplice is sunshine! I loved catching up with her again. We chatted Women’s 6N, Spain, Austria(!), blue shorts, coaching & Sarah Hunter. I hope you enjoy listening  Happiness is Egg Shaped Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I love Hong Kong. I really, really love Hong Kong 7s. The week of the 7s is special, the World of Rugby comes to town and it is pure joy. This year, I'm not there. So, to get my fix, the GB 7s squads agreed to have a chat to me from their hotel rooms! Find out about Freddie Roddick's 'wee man syndrome', Paddy Kelly's role as social coordinator, the new boy Kaleem Barretto and the coach Robbie Fergusson. We also talk about rugby. I loved it, I hope you enjoy listening. Happiness is Egg...

I love Hong Kong. I really, really love Hong Kong 7s. The week of the 7s is special, the World of Rugby comes to town and it is pure joy. This year, I'm not there. So, to get my fix, the GB 7s squads agreed to have a chat to me from their hotel rooms! Jaz Joyce flying the flag for Wales, the plans for Abbie Brown's House warming, the Hall of Famer Lisa Thompson and fancy footwear Shona Campbell! We also talk about rugby. I loved it, I hope you enjoy listening. Happiness is Egg Shaped Support...

Andy Nicol & Andy Peterson are doing great things to raise funds and awareness for 40tude, in memory of the rugby legend, and their pal, Tom Smith. We chat charity, getting checked, and of course, we chat Rugby. I loved catching up with them and hope you enjoy listening. Happiness is Egg Shaped Support our show with the Acast Supporter feature - https://supporter.acast.com/happiness-is-with-bruce-aitchison Check out the Happiness Is Egg Shaped Merchandise store -...