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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A new podcast hosted by Jill Douglas with former Scotland international and British & Irish Lion Doddie Weir bringing the sporting and medical worlds together. Supported by Aberdeen Standard Investments.
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Hi, I'm an enormous rugby union fan and I've decided that now is the time to take the plunge and start my own podcast. I'll be talking about recent events and more general rugby things. You can find out more about me at www.jeremyspringall.wordpress.com
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The Lions head to South Africa this summer with pride, passion and a unique rugby history at stake. There's only one place to listen to ALL the action - here on the talkSPORT network. Subscribe to talkSPORT's Lions Daily for your essential round-up of the latest news, the views and team updates from the heart of the Lions' camp. talkSPORT Lions Daily is an exclusive round-up of Lions news and inside info throughout the tour - hosted by Tim Cocker and Hannah Wilkes. And don't forget to downlo ...
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Business of Sport Ep.30: Sean Fitzpatrick, Fmr New Zealand Rugby Captain & Chair @ Laureus, ‘Do whatever it takes to be a winner’
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This week we’re delighted to welcome Sean Fitzpatrick to the show. Sean was capped 92 times by New Zealand, 51 of those as captain. A World Cup winner and key member of one of the best rugby union teams, he is recognised as one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. Sean is more than the sum of his rugby achievements. He has been an integral part …
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Business of Sport Ep.29: Alfonso Diaz, CEO @ Real Mallorca, ‘How we rebuilt one of Spain's most historic clubs'
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Today, we are delighted to welcome Alfonso Diaz, CEO of La Liga’s Real Mallorca. We’ve wanted to do a show featuring a Spanish club for a long time, and Mallorca is a truly unique club to do this with. From an ownership structure featuring legendary NBA All Stars Steve Nash and Steve Kerr, to mobilising not just a hugely passionate local island fan…
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Craig is joined by Rory and Iain to look at the latest rugby news including Scotland's win over Canada and the upcoming test against the USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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Business of Sport 28: Paul McVeigh, Fmr Premier League Player & Leading Keynote Speaker, ‘Football is the most competitive and ruthless industry’
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This week I’m delighted to welcome Paul McVeigh to the show. We spend a lot of time looking at sports away from performance reviews. When we focus on players or athletes, we want to know, who are the people and personalities behind the faces we become so familiar with, and how do they convert what they've learnt beyond sport? Footballers as intelli…
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Business of Sport Ep.27: Jonathan Turner, Board Member @ Tottenham Hotspur, What goes on in the boardroom of a Premier League Club
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Jonathan is a board member at Tottenham. We’ve covered ownership, management, players, but what happens in the boardroom of football's biggest clubs? Brought in by Daniel Levy, and a lifelong fan with a background in investment and technology, Jonathan brings the breadth of experience and perspective that’s increasingly valuable in football. How mu…
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Craig is joined by Iain, Jonny and Rory to discuss Glasgow's momentous win in South Africa to clinch the 2024 URC title. Latest Scottish Rugby news and opinion on our site: www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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Craig is joined by Jonny and Iain to look forward to Glasgow's huge URC final against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, after the win over Munster. They also skirt around the latest news of the week and offer up their hands in the ruck in this special double episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Business of Sport 26: Matt Higgins, Fmr Vice Chairman @ Miami Dolphins, SVP Business Operations @ New York Jets, Co-Founder @ Relevent Sports, ‘Great sport is about great storytelling'
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This week, we are delighted to welcome Matt Higgins to the show. Concisely explaining Matt’s career is a challenge. In the world of sport, he has been a managing executive at the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins in the NFL, founder of sports events and media company Relevent Sports, an early investor in the Drone Racing League. In the business worl…
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Craig is joined by Jonny and Rory to look back at the disappointing end to Edinburgh's season and Glasgow's march towards the semi finals. Latest Scottish Rugby news and opinion on our site: www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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Business of Sport Ep.25: EUROS SPECIAL | David Webb, Assistant Manager @ Georgia National Football Team, ‘We’re not here to be tourists, we’re here to win’
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It’s the start of Euro 2024 this week. To celebrate, we are bringing you one of the stories of the tournament, before it’s even started. Georgia made history early in the year when they qualified for their first ever major tournament, an occasion which saw much of the population on the streets celebrating this longed for achievement. The team put t…
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Business of Sport Ep.24: Ben Davies, Professional Footballer @ Tottenham Hotspur, ‘Spending the most money doesn’t guarantee results’
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This week we welcome Spurs defender Ben Davies to the show. One of the Premier League’s most experienced current players with nearly 300 top flight appearances for Tottenham and Swansea, he has also won 86 caps for Wales. But there is much more to Ben than just the footballer. We couldn’t go through this chat without getting the inside track on his…
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Business of Sport Ep.23: Robbie Douek, CEO @ BLAST, ‘Esports should be the Super Bowl’
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Robbie Douek is CEO of Blast, one of the leading tournament providers in the ever present esports industry. I’m really excited to bring you this show. We have had more requests for an esports episode than any other over the past few months, and this industry is the epitome of modern entertainment meets traditional fandom. Blast hosts events in some…
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Iain is joined by Jonny and John to discuss the penultimate round of URC fixtures as well as the recent Scottish Rugby Writers' Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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Craig hosts a friendly chat about the URC games for Glasgow and Edinburgh, and is joined by John, fresh from surgery which has made him more 'Heavy Metal' than ever.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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Business of Sport Ep.22: Sam Warburton, Fmr Wales & British & Irish Lions Captain, ‘Leadership is about showing the way’
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Today, we are delighted to welcome rugby union legend Sam Warburton to the show. At 22, Sam was made captain of Wales, becoming the 3rd youngest captain in their history. He oversaw one of the most successful periods in Welsh rugby, winning the 6 Nations twice including a historic Grand Slam in 2012, while also guiding them to a World Cup semi-fina…
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Craig is joined by Iain, Rory and special guest Skye to look back at the Women's 6 Nations and round up the news from across Scottish rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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Business of Sport Ep.21: Lina Nielsen, Team GB 400m Hurdler, ‘MS won’t stop me achieving my dreams’
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This week's show is a very special one, as we welcome Lina Nielsen to the Business of Sport. Lina is a 400m hurdler for Great Britain. She was recently a member of the bronze winning relay team in the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, alongside her sister, and is about to compete in a series of qualifiers to reach this summer's Olympic Games i…
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Craig, Jonny and Iain discuss Scotland's long-awaited victory in Italy, plus the return of the pro sides to URC action and Richard Cockerill's thoughts on Scottish Rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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Business of Sport Ep.20: Nico Rosberg, F1 World Champion & Founder @ Rosberg Ventures, How marginal gains created a champion
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This week, we are delighted to welcome Nico Rosberg to the show. Nico is a Formula One legend. He competed in 206 Grand Prix’s, with 23 wins, 30 pole’s, 57 podiums, and over 1500 championship points. Nico’s World Championship win when driving alongside childhood friend Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes is one of the most iconic in the history of the spor…
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Craig is joined by Jonny, Iain and Rory to discuss the latest news in Scottish rugby, the Women's Six Nations game against England and Edinburgh's exit from the Challenge Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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Business of Sport Ep.19: Eniola Aluko, Fmr Lioness, Pundit & Investor, ‘Athletes have to use their platform to affect change’
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This week, we are delighted to welcome Eni Aluko to the show. Categorizing Eni’s career is a hard one. Former professional footballer, media personality, investor, sporting executive. Eni has been a prominent figure in the sport for nearly 20 years. As a player, she most notably represented Chelsea and Juventus, while winning over 100 caps for Engl…
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Business of Sport Ep.18: Nevin Truesdale, CEO @ The Jockey Club, 'Racing has never been safer, and the data proves it'
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This week, ahead of the Grand National on Saturday, we are delighted to welcome Nevin Truesdale to the show. Nevin is the CEO of The Jockey Club, the largest commercial horse racing organisation in the UK. It owns 15 of the country’s most famous racecourses, including Cheltenham and Aintree, as well as thoroughbred horse breeding farm ‘The National…
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Craig and Rory cosy up to chat about Scotland's narrow 5-15 loss to France in the Women's Six Nations, as well as the latest news from the pro game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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John is joined by Iain and Craig to review the wonderful victory for Scotland v Wales, with additional John ranting on behalf of Fraserburgh Ladies.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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Business of Sport Ep.17: Aron D’Souza, President @ Enhanced Games, ‘This is about enhancing humanity’
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Today, we bring you a guest who's sending ripples through the sporting and political landscape. Aron D’Souza is the President of the Enhanced Games, the first pro-choice and pro-science alternative to the Olympics. A lawyer by trade, Aron led Peter Thiel’s infamous litigation against Gawker Media involving wrestler Hulk Hogan, a relationship that h…
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Jonny is joined by Craig, Iain and Rory to review the Six Nations tournament for Scotland Men and Under-20s. They also look forward to the upcoming Women's 6 Nations tournament and round up the latest Scottish rugby news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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286 - It's Not the Hope, It's the Plan That Kills You
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Craig takes the host chair for the first time and is joined by Jonny, Rory and special guest Caolan from Caolan S Rugby to review The Rome Incident and look ahead to the final weekend of the 2024 Men's Six Nations. Includes news roundup, a review of Scotland vs Italy and a look forward to the showdown in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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Iain is joined for his daybu as host by Jonny and Craig, revelling in the joys of another Scotland win against Tier 2 opposition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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Business of Sport Ep.16: Matthew Porter, CEO @ PDC, ‘Darts is flying high; we have to capitalise on this opportunity'
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Today, we are delighted to welcome Matthew Porter. Matthew is the CEO of the Professional Darts Corporation, more commonly known as the PDC, overseeing the sport of darts and it’s iconic tournaments, including the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Since his appointment in 2008, Matthew has played an integral role in building out the dar…
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Jonny is in the hotseat this week, previewing the Calcutta Cup clash with England at Murrayfield this coming weekend alongside Craig and Rory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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John is joined by Rory and Craig to review the France mugging, and begin to refresh some of the laws that Scottish Rugby players should have written on their tape.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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OnlyFinns 6 Nations Special - Scotland v France
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John is joined by Rory and Iain to preview the weekends big clash v France - a special one off for our non Patreon supporters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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John is joined by Jonny and Rory to review all the fun and games from the weekend, including £300+ Ubers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Scottish Rugby Blog
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