Scotland Rugby News Podcast

Scotland Rugby News

A weekly podcast with host Bruce Aitchison and Gavin Harper looking at the burning issues in Scottish Rugby.

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20 episodes
Updated July 30

Episodes20

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July 30 · 51 min
Scottish Rugby face another CEO search as Alex Williamson sacked
Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to discuss the major news that Alex Williamson has been sacked after an investigation into his conduct Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 26 · 1 hr 20 min
Star players, best matches, memorable moments - the 2025/26 review
In this week's episode, Gav and Bruce look back on the 2025/26 season and pick their stand-out performers, best matches and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 19 · 1 hr 9 min
Edinburgh Rugby & Glasgow Warriors dream team debate
Following dream team selections by columnist Rob Robertson, editor Gavin Harper joins host Bruce Aitchison to make their own picks for all-time XVs for Scotland's pro clubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 9 · 47 min
Jack Dempsey's Scotland future addressed as Nations Championship squad named
Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to discuss the big news from the Scotland squad announcement for the first Nations Championship games this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 5 · 34 min
Glasgow Warriors in huge semi-final boost as George Horne declared fit
Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to talk through the teams as Glasgow host the Bulls in the URC semi-final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 2 · 39 min
Super Steyn guides Glasgow into semi-finals but Horne a worry for Bulls
Gavin Harper and Bruce Aitchison look back on Glasgow's URC quarter-final win over Connacht, and deliver an update from the Warriors camp ahead of the last-four clash with the Bulls at Murrayfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29 · 1 hr 3 min
Glasgow Warriors braced for URC quarter-final with in-form Connacht
Gavin Harper and Bruce Aitchison look ahead to Glasgow Warriors' URC quarter-final as Connacht visit Scotstoun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21 · 1 hr 5 min
A tribute to Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings
Editor Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison for this week's pod as we pay tribute to Scotland great Scott Hastings following his passing aged 61. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14 · 56 min
Glasgow out to cement URC top spot with Ulster win amid play-off uncertainty
Bruce Aitchison is joined by Scotland Rugby News editor Gavin Harper to discuss the final weekend of the URC regular season as Glasgow look to secure top spot in the table Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 30 · 38 min
Glasgow Warriors lose grip on URC top spot
Editor Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to look back on the weekend's URC fixtures as Glasgow lose top spot in the URC, just as Edinburgh record back-to-back wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 24 · 1 hr 7 min
Glasgow brace for Stormers showdown as URC pressure peaks
Host Bruce Aitchison is joined by Scotland Rugby News editor Gavin Harper to look ahead to this weekend's URC fixtures and a big game for Scotland in the Women's Six Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 10 · 47 min
Glasgow aim to reach historic Champions Cup semi-final
After victory over the Bulls last weekend, Glasgow Warriors will face Toulon at Scotstoun on Saturday aiming for a historic first Champions Cup semi-final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 27 · 56 min
Edinburgh embarrassed as Glasgow Warriors outclass Leinster
Editor Gavin Harper joins host Bruce Aitchison to look back on a disastrous defeat for Edinburgh against the Lions and a magnificent win for Glasgow over Leinster. Plus there's news of Mike Blair's appointment to the All Blacks coaching staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 18 · 1 hr 13 min
What next for Scotland after Six Nations as Ireland problem persists
Editor Gavin Harper joins host Bruce Aitchison to look back on Scotland's Six Nations after another disappointing defeat for Scotland to Ireland in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 8 · 33 min
Epic France win sets Scotland up for Dublin showdown
Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to look back at Scotland's magnificent performance as they stunned France at Murrayfield to give them a shot at the Six Nations title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 5 · 50 min
Townsend on 'brilliant' France and big Scotland selection calls
Editor Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to discuss the Scotland team to face France on Saturday, which includes some huge calls from Gregor Townsend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 25 · 1 hr 3 min
Scotland get out of jail with Wales comeback
Editor Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to look back on Scotland's comeback win over Wales. They'll also discuss the return of the URC for Edinburgh Rugby & Glasgow Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 19 · 43 min
Who will start for Scotland against Wales and are Scotland in line for a Triple Crown?
Scotland Rugby News editor Gavin Harper joins Bruce Aitchison to discuss the Scotland team that will face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 13 · 18 min
Gregor Townsend: Scotland fan anger, England selection & Kinghorn snub
The Scotland coach faces the media ahead of the clash with England. Support the show: https://www.scotlandrugbynews.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 12 · 54 min
Six Nations 2026 preview: Can Scotland finally deliver consistency?
Gavin and Bruce access the scene ahead of the Six Nations. Support the show: https://www.scotlandrugbynews.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices