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Tom English and Andy Burke with all the news, analysis and interviews on what's happening in the World of Scottish rugby

  1. 1H AGO

    Six Nations: Can Scotland back it up?

    Tom English and Andy Burke look back on Scotland's Calcutta Cup win and look forward to their upcoming Six Nations match against Wales in Cardiff. Was the criticism of Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend too harsh? Are Scotland on an upwards curve after a majestic performance against England? What impact will the loss of Jamie Ritchie, Jack Dempsey and Jamie Dobie have on Scotland's Championship hopes? Tom and Andy have you covered.

    36 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Six Nations: Impressive Scotland regain Calcutta Cup

    Scotland stun England 31-20 at Murrayfield to regain Calcutta Cup

    30 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Six Nations: Scotland name team for must-win England clash

    Tom English and Andy Burke discuss what they like and dislike about Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend's selections for the upcoming Calcutta Cup match against England. Has Kyle Rowe been overlooked? Why can't Blair Kinghorn get into the 23 for Scotland? Can Scotland overcome an on form England team in the hostile atmosphere of Murrayfield? Will Adam Hastings actually come off the bench? And what does it say about Scottish rugby when Scotland's starting team don't have an Edinburgh player? Tom and Andy have you covered.

    41 min

  4. FEB 10

    Six Nations: Has Townsend finally run out of time?

    Tom and Andy analyse Scotland’s disastrous start to the Six Nations and lack lustre performance against Italy. They answer audience questions on team selection, the use of the bench, the mounting pressure on Gregor Townsend and they look forward to the Calcutta Cup. Why did Scotland persist with a game plan that clearly wasn’t working? At what point does Townsend damage his legacy by remaining in post? Why can’t Scotland get to the next level? Why did Italy look like they wanted it more? Tom and Andy chat through it all

    42 min

  5. FEB 7

    Six Nations: Scotland's campaign gets off to the worst possible start as they lose to Italy in Rome

    Andy Burke and the team review an opening day defeat for Scotland, as they lose 18-15 to Italy in Rome

    36 min

  6. FEB 5

    Six Nations: Townsend speculation and bold team picks

    Tom English and Andy Burke discuss the news that has come out of the Scotland camp ahead of their Six Nations opener including speculation around Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend's links to Newcastle Red Bulls - are Scotland's rugby public being played? And his decision to leave Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham - the top two try-scorers in Scotland's history - as well as British and Irish Lions test full-back Blair Kinghorn out of the team to face Italy in Rome

    34 min

  7. FEB 3

    Six Nations: Reasons to believe

    Tom and Andy look forward to Scotland's Six Nations opener against Italy, answer audience questions and discuss the 2027 Rugby World Cup schedule. Is it hope or dread for Scotland fans in the run up to the competition? Can Scotland go into round four with something to really play for? How much does Gregor Townsend need a good Six Nations to regain favour with Scotland rugby fans? Does the new condensed competition format put Scotland at a disadvantage compared to England or France and how might player injury affect Scotland’s potential in the competition? Tom and Andy chat through it all.

    36 min

  8. JAN 28

    Six Nations: 'Time to stop talking and start doing'

    In our build up to Scotland's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome, Tom and Andy chat to Kyle Steyn about competition on Scotland's wing and how to regain the trust of Scotland fans. We hear from Huw Jones on his journey back from injury and his decision to leave the Warriors and Josh Bayliss on the competition to play in Scotland's back row. Plus we hear from new father Matt Fagerson on the physical and mental demands of preparing for the competition, Pierre Schoeman on why he loves being around other props and Gregor Brown applies the Traitors process to the Scotland squad

    53 min
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