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by David Barnes & Peter Burns
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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- 1 weeks ago38 min
End of Term
It’s the final episode of season two! We delve into the U20s fifth-place play-off game with Wales, Scotland vs Fiji and a general examination of the Nations Championship. We hope you enjoy - and have a great summer!Advertise on The Offside Line PodcastScotland's leading independent weekly rugby podcast covering the game from international to grassroots, every week of the season.Podcast advertising and sponsorship is now open for the 2026/27 season. We offer two partnership tiers to suit different budgets and objectives, with episode packages from 4 to 12 episodes.This season also sees the launch of a brand-new Thursday show - a weekly domestic club rugby preview, exclusively for The Offside Line subscribers.To find out more or request our podcast media pack, contact Elaine: elaine@theoffsideline.com | 07985 395764 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Pride in Pretoria
Hello Offside Liners and welcome to this week’s show as we look back on Scotland’s narrow loss to South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday and preview next weekend’s game against Fiji at Murrayfield, and we’ll also be delving into the U20s match against Argentina in the Junior World Cup.This episode is brought to you by PhiiT Limited and their app, PitchsidePal. If you've ever played club rugby, you'll know the drill - the physio is texting coaches at midnight about who's available, players are waiting to find out if they're cleared, and someone's injury notes are on a piece of paper that's about to go through the wash.Sara Marshall has been that physio – at Edinburgh Uni, Watsonians and Lasswade – and she built PitchsidePal to sort it out. It's a single platform for physios, coaches and players to manage injuries, clinic bookings, return-to-play dates and communications, all in one place, designed specifically for the amateur game. If your club needs to get organised, there's a preseason offer on right now – use code PRESEASON26 for 5% off your first year's subscription before 31st August. Visit phiit.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 9m
Argentina smashed! And a special interview with Roddy Deans
Hello Offside Liners and welcome to this week’s show as we look back on Scotland’s record-breaking victory over Argentina in the first round of the inaugural Nations Cup and look forward to their match with the Springboks this weekend. We’ll also be delving into the Scotland U20s campaign at the Junior World Cup and chatting to Roddie Deans, the former director of rugby at Merchiston Castle School and now Scottish Rugby’s Pathway and Coach Development Manager for the Border and East Lothian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 17, 202656 min
End of Season Pod
Hello Offside Liners and welcome to this week’s show as we round up the 2025/26 season and we welcome our old muckers Craig Watson and Mark Palmer back to the pod. Barney came up with six talking points and the guys go to town discussing their:- highlight of the season- low point of the season- hero of the season- villain of the season- what lessons have been learned this season- and what they’re most looking forward to next seasonEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 8, 202638 min
Glasgow blow it – again
Hello Offside Liners and welcome to this week’s show. Barney and Burnsy pick themselves off the floor after the disappointing end to Glasgow’s URC season and delve into the semi-final performance before looking ahead to Scotland’s upcoming Nations Championship campaign. How about a full year of the Offside Line for the rugby fans in your life?Buy this for Father's day and the voucher arrives within 24 hours. The recipient activates it any time before 31 August so they can choose whether they want to get stuck into Scotland's Nations championship games and follow the Scotland U20s on the World stage at the Junior World Championships or hold off until the Premiership & Pro teams are back in action from August.A full 12 months whenever they're ready for £50 (includes 2 months for free). Gift a subscription – A Year of The Offside Line - Rugby News from The Offside LineRUGBY BOOKS~48 HOUR DELIVERYThere's also a great selection of rugby books available in our shop, including Behind the Thistle, The Grudge, This Is Your Everest, When Lions Roared and most recently, This is Murrayfield.Expect around a 48-hour delivery - order by Wednesday 17th June. The Offside Line Rugby Gift and Merch Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 2, 202633 min
Murrayfield calling: Glasgow march into the URC semi-finals
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.If you’re in the market for a car, this June, Arnold Clark are giving one customer a week the chance to win the cost of their car back.Plus, their Upgrade Event is now on. Get two years free servicing when you buy a used car, or buy a fully electric used car and get a discounted home charger from £549. Upgrade and save today at www.ArnoldClark.com Offer runs to Tuesday 30th June 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 20, 20261h 15m
Scotland in Sevens Heaven!
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 13, 202635 min
Glasgow bounce back and Edinburgh's renaissance continues
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About The Offside Line Podcast: The First for Scottish Rugby
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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