Episodes
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Scotland women stars Chloe Rollie and Lana Skeldon. Caroline catches up with Chloe and Lana on their return to camp as the team continue preparations for their Autumn Test later this month v Spain (30 Sept). Make sure to join us for a very fun episode as they chat all things WXV, Rugby World Cup and spending days off with Highland Cows.
Published 09/14/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Scotland winger Kyle Steyn.  Kyle joins Chris and Caroline to discuss his international career to date including the recent Famous Grouse Nations Series, his elation being selected for the Rugby World Cup and excitement of joining the girl dad club soon.  Chris and Caroline also preview Scotland's first 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B fixture v South Africa (Sunday 10 September).
Published 09/06/23
We bring you a special episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast this week with part two of the community game special and the return of club rugby hosts Caitlin Gould and Calum Johnston as they delve into the upcoming men's premiership season.
Published 08/31/23
This week we bring you a very special episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast... We are delighted to be joined by a host of players selected to represent Scotland in the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France – including Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Jamie Ritchie, Rory Darge, Scott Cummings, Ewan Ashman and Ben White.
Published 08/24/23
We bring you a very special episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast this week with the introduction of club rugby hosts Caitlin Gould and Calum Johnston as they delve into the upcoming women's season.
Published 08/17/23
On this episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by a variety of special guests including Dave Cherry, Tommy Seymour, Jamie Ritchie, and Sam Skinner. Chris and Caroline catch up with Dave on last weekend's remarkable victory over France as well as how the team are preparing for their second meet this weekend in Saint Etienne. There is also a special segment from The Famous Grouse Clubhouse, hosted by Tommy Seymour, looking ahead to the upcoming Rugby World...
Published 08/10/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scotland international and Bath center, Cameron Redpath. Hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair catch up with Cameron on his career to date; including his school and club rugby experiences; his motivation to become a professional rugby player; his dad's influence and his future aspirations.
Published 08/03/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair look ahead to the upcoming Famous Grouse Nations Series. They discuss Gregor Townsend's Scotland team selection v Italy, including the return of Darcy Graham and Rory Darge named as captain. Tickets are still available for this weekend's opening match against Italy via scottishrugby.org. 
Published 07/27/23
Scotland and Glasgow Warriors full-back, Ollie Smith reflects on his career to date, talks to us about how preparations are going for the upcoming matches against Italy, France and Georgia ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France later in the year and he tells us why his Dad is his biggest supporter.
Published 07/20/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to announce the partnership between Scottish Gas, the largest home energy supplier in the UK, and Scottish Rugby to help the rugby community across Scotland reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. Caroline Blair is joined by a variety of special guests including Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive Mark Dodson, Managing Director of British Gas Net Zero Andrew Middleton, Scottish Rugby’s Sustainability...
Published 07/14/23
We're back! Stay with us as we keep you close to all the action from within Scottish Rugby as the men's national team prepare for this year's World Cup. On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, hosts Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson are joined by Scotland internationalist Stuart McInally as they reminisce on his incredible career to date. McInally talks about his journey into professional rugby; the physical and mental step up to test rugby; his first cap away to Italy...
Published 07/06/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scotland and Exeter Chiefs winger Eilidh Sinclair.  Eilidh joins Chris Paterson for a deep dive into her rugby journey so far; her breadth of experience in both 15s and 7s; her time in Australia; and her recent performance that secured Exeter Chiefs their semi-final victory. They also look ahead to this Saturday's Allianz Premier 15s final as they seek to make history against Westcountry rivals...
Published 06/22/23
On the special edition of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scottish Rugby’s Head of Game Development, Neil Graham. Chris and Caroline chat all things game development with Neil including the upcoming Community Game Conference – this Sunday 11 June at BT Murrayfield. If you’re a school, club or match official make sure you reserve your space for this year’s Community Game Conference via SCRUMS and get along to what promises to be a fantastic day.
Published 06/08/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Ayrshire Bulls Head Coach, Pat MacArthur.  Pat catches up with Chris Paterson on his transition from player to coach, Ayrshire Bulls season so far. They also look ahead to this weekend when the Bulls take on Heriots Rugby and battle it out for the FOSROC Super Series Sprint Winner’s title on Friday evening at Millbrae, kick-off 7.35pm Chris is also joined by host Tom Sole to discuss the remaining...
Published 05/25/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Heriots Rugby Head Coach, Ben Cairns. Ben joins Chris and Caroline to discuss life after international rugby, his move into coaching with Stirling and now Heriots Rugby and looks ahead to Round 6 of the FOSROC Super Series Sprint - with everything to play for. 
Published 05/18/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scotland Women Head Coach Bryan Easson. Bryan catches up with hosts Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson on all things TikTok Women's Six Nations: including the emotions around the team's first back-to-back win since 2006 as well as achieving a record crowd at DAM Health Stadium. They also look ahead to the WXV Championship in South Africa later in the year. 
Published 05/11/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by several special guests as we look forward to this year's Silver Saturday at BT Murrayfield & DAM Health Stadium. Hosts Caroline Blair and Tom Sole are joined by Hawick captain, Matthew Carryer, and Marr captain, Conor Bickerstaff, to discuss preparations ahead of this Saturday's Cup Final.  Scottish Rugby Development team, Caitlin Gould and Calum Johnston preview all seven games across the day...
Published 05/03/23
On this very special episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scotland internationalist, Helen Nelson, as she sits down with Chris Paterson to discuss her career to date - after making her 50th appearance for Scotland last Saturday. 
Published 04/27/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Scotland internationalist Lisa Thomson. After receiving her 50th cap for Scotland last Saturday Lisa joins hosts Caroline Blair, Chris Paterson, and Rachel Malcolm to discuss her career to date. They take time to reflect on her journey from Jed Minis to Murrayfield Wanderers to Melrose ladies to her international debut against England at Broadwood in the 2016 Six Nations opener and more...
Published 04/20/23
On this week's Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, Scotland international Francesca McGhie talks to Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson inside the Scotland camp. She talks about her rapid rise to international rugby, having only started playing the game in 2018 and how the recent Celtic Challenge helped her on her way to win her first Scotland cap against England. Caroline and Chris also review last weekend's action in the FOSROC Super Series Sprint and European Challenge Cup.
Published 04/14/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast Caroline Blair catches up with Scotland internationalist Coreen Grant.  They explore Coreen's progression from Murrayfield Wanderers to Durham University to professional rugby with Scotland and her current club Saracens. They also discuss her passions beyond rugby, working part time as a journalist and environmental activism. Caroline is also joined by Chris Paterson and Scotland Captain Rachel Malcolm to look ahead to the third...
Published 04/05/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Scotland internationalist and Worcester Warriors scrum half, Caity Mattinson.  Alongside host Caroline Blair they discuss Caity's Scotland debut during the Rugby World Cup 2021 Final Qualification Tournament match against Colombia - after the new eligibility rule meant Caity qualified to play for Scotland in 2022. Born in Inverness and playing rugby since age seven Caroline explores Caity's passion...
Published 03/30/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by Scotland Captain Rachel Malcolm and inside centre Evie Wills.  Alongside hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair, the women preview the 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations fixtures and the cohesion of this year's squad.  Tickets are still available for all three home fixtures at DAM Health Stadium via scottishrugby.org
Published 03/23/23
On this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast we are delighted to be joined by former Glasgow Warriors and Scotland internationalist turned skills coach, Pete Horne.  Hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair join him in the Scotland team hotel to catch up on all things Guinness Six Nations ahead of the final weekend. They also deep dive into Pete's journey so far, from his career aspirations at Glasgow Warriors and Scotland's coaching set up to what motivated him to remain in...
Published 03/16/23
Only three in every 1000 international rugby players ever reach the momentous Centurion milestone of 100 international caps. On this very special episode you will hear from two of Scottish Rugby's Centurions. British & Irish Lion and Scotland internationalist, Stuart Hogg, sits down with Chris Paterson to discuss his career to date as he prepares to make his 100th appearance for Scotland this Sunday.
Published 03/10/23