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The Offside Line Podcast: The First for Scottish Rugby

The Offside Line Podcast: The First for Scottish Rugby

著者: David Barnes & Peter Burns
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Welcome to the Offside Line Podcast with your hosts Peter Burns and David Barnes.


In this weekly show we examine all aspects of Scottish rugby, from the grassroots level to the Test arena, and discuss the goings on in the wider global game – helped by a regular panel of special guests and featuring exclusive interviews.


David Barnes has worked as a freelance rugby journalist since 2004 covering every level of the game in Scotland for publications including The Herald/Sunday Herald, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The Scotsman/Scotland on Sunday/Evening News, The Daily Record, The Daily Mail/Mail on Sunday and The Sun. He established the Offside Line in 2016 to provide high-quality, independent and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of Scottish rugby.


In 2005 he co-authored Jim Renwick’s autobiography, Centre of Excellence, and in 2008 was shortlisted for Rugby Book of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards for The Accies: The Cradle of Scottish Rugby. He is the co-author of the critically acclaimed Behind the Thistle: Playing Rugby for Scotland and Behind the Lions: Playing Rugby for the British & Irish Lions.



Peter Burns is a William Hill Sportsbook of the Year shortlisted author and the managing director of Polaris Publishing Ltd. He has written eleven sports books, including Behind the Thistle: Playing Rugby for Scotland, This is Murrayfield: 100 Years of History in 100 Matches, Behind the Lions: Playing Rugby for the British & Irish Lions, This is Your Everest: The Lions, the Springboks and the Epic Tour of 1997, When Lions Roared: The Lions, the All Blacks and the Legendary Tour of 1971 and The Men in the Arena: England, Australia and the Battle for the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He is also the author of the forthcoming children's book series, Shadow Thieves.


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  • Murrayfield calling: Glasgow march into the URC semi-finals
    2026/06/02

    This week Barney and Burnsy reflect on Glasgow's quarter-final victory over Connacht at Scotstoun which puts them into a semi-final with the Bulls at Murrayfield and the final round of the Kings of the 7s at Raeburn Place.


    This episode of The Offside Line is brought to you by Arnold Clark - proud sponsor of the Scotland Men’s national team and a brand that supports Scottish rugby at every level, from grassroots clubs right through to the international stage.


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  • Scotland in Sevens Heaven!
    2026/05/20

    Hello Offside Liners and welcome to this week’s show.

    Scotland in Sevens Heaven!

    With Burnsy off on holiday, we’ve got a special episode this week with Barney catching up with some of the key players in Scotland’s famous 2016 HSBC World Sevens Series final tournament win over England at Twickenham, which happened 10 years ago this Friday.

    Thanks to coach Kitty MacRae, skipper Scott Wight, Mark Robertson, James Johnstone and James Fleming for providing their memories of a rare Scottish rugby fairytale story.

    This episode is brought to you by the Howden Melrose Sevens - one of the highlights of the Scottish rugby calendar and our sponsors of The Offside Line podcast this week.

    And we've got something special for the community - subscribers and registered users can get 10% off tickets for this year's event on Saturday the 23rd of May at the iconic Greenyards. The discount applies across all ticket options: ground, stand, enclosure, and the Doddie Club, which is the premium hospitality experience on site.

    Worth a special mention on the Doddie Club, £10 from every ticket sold goes directly to the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, so you're getting a brilliant day out and supporting a cause that means so much to this community.

    Head to tickets.melroserugby.org and use the code OFFSIDELINE2026 at checkout to claim your 10% off

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  • Glasgow bounce back and Edinburgh's renaissance continues
    2026/05/13

    Hello Offside Liners and welcome to this week’s show. Barney and Burnsy review their exclusive interview with Sean Everitt from last week before diving into the latest action in the URC, the Women’s Six Nations and the Kings of the Sevens.


    As mentioned in the show, tickets for the Edinburgh leg of the Kings of the Sevens are on sale now. The tournament is being held in conjunction with the NeighbourGood Market so it’s going to be a fantastic event with amazing food and drinks and live music.


    There are two types of tickets available to spectators.


    The first is a Ground Ticket, which gives you; entry to the Edinburgh Sevens and all the facilities and entertainment provided by the NeighbourGood Market on the day of the event. Prices for Ground tickets will be £15 or £10 for pensioners and youngsters. Full details of how to purchase these will be given in a few days, though you will be able to pay on the day if you prefer.


    The second is a Premium Ticket. Premium Tickets, which cost £40 each, must be purchased ahead of the tournament and availability is limited.


    A Premium Ticket will give you the benefits of a Ground Ticket, plus: entrance to the Edinburgh Accies clubhouse throughout the day, a meal in the clubhouse at a time of your choosing between 2 and 4pm, one complimentary drink from the clubhouse bar and access to view the rugby from the clubhouse balcony.


    You can buy your Premium Tickets now by clicking THIS LINK.

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    36 分
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