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Dragon Thistle Rugby

By Dragon Thistle Rugby Pod

2 guys chatting about Scottish and Welsh rugby, not taking themselves too seriously but hoping others might.
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Dragon Thistle RugbySep 23, 2021

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Cardiff strikes again

Cardiff strikes again

Mike and Sean review last weeks Wales v Scotland 6 nations fixture and look ahead to Scotland v France and England v Wales
Feb 25, 202246:20
Calcutta Cup Retained

Calcutta Cup Retained

Mike and Sean discuss Scotland’s great win versus England and Wales disappointing defeat to Ireland. We also preview this weekends Wales V Scotland fixture where Mike and Sean will both be in attendance.
Feb 10, 202201:05:51
Finally we are back

Finally we are back

After 6 weeks away Mike and Sean finally return to preview the first weekend of the 2022 6 Nations. Wales start with a visit to face Ireland in Dublin whilst Scotland will host the auld enemy at Murrayfield.
Feb 04, 202201:17:58
An early Christmas Present

An early Christmas Present

Mike and Sean belatedly round up Scotland and Wales performances from the Autumn Internationals. We also look back at last weekends URC fixtures and round up the rugby news.
Dec 10, 202101:00:21
Brought back down to earth

Brought back down to earth

Mike and Sean discuss Scotland and Wales reality checks from last weekend. We also look forward to the final weekend of Autumn internationals with both teams looking to end on a high.
Nov 19, 202101:23:32
3 in a row and the return of Matt Scott

3 in a row and the return of Matt Scott

Mike and Sean review last weekends Autumn internationals looking at Wales narrow defeat to South Africa and Scotlands 3rd Win on the bounce against Australia. We preview this weekend fixtures with Scotland welcoming South Africa to Murrayfield and Wales hosting South Africa.
Nov 12, 202101:18:18
All Blacks Masterclass

All Blacks Masterclass

Mike and Sean discuss last weekends autumn internationals with Scotland thumping Tonga and Wales going down to a very impressive New Zealand team. We also look ahead to this weekends fixtures with Wales taking on the World Champions and Scotland playing a resurgent Australia.
Nov 04, 202101:03:17
Autumn is coming

Autumn is coming

Mike & Sean look back at the last couple of weeks of the URC and discuss the recently released Scotland and Wales squads for the upcoming Autumn tests.
Oct 22, 202101:03:51
Great Start

Great Start

Mike and Sean look back at the exciting opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship and look ahead to this weekends fixtures.
Oct 01, 202147:01
We’re back

We’re back

Mike and Sean preview the new United Rugby Championship season starting this weekend, discussing new signings and potential breakout starts from the Scottish clubs and Welsh regions.
Sep 23, 202101:04:47
Season 2 Finale

Season 2 Finale

Mike and Sean round up the Lions test series and pick their team of the series.
Aug 18, 202101:07:01
The decider

The decider

Mike and Sean discuss the second test between South Africa and the Lions and look ahead to Saturdays decider.
Aug 06, 202101:05:07
Advantage Lions 🦁

Advantage Lions 🦁

Mike and Sean discuss the action and fallout from first test and look ahead to the upcoming second test on Saturday
Jul 29, 202156:48
First blood to South Africa

First blood to South Africa

Mike and Sean discuss the 2 British Lions fixtures against the Sharks and South Africa A and also look back at the first test between Wales and Argentina.
Jul 15, 202101:07:23
COVID chaos

COVID chaos

Mike and Sean dissect the first 2 Lions games in South Africa amongst the carnage of COVID and look ahead to this weekends Wales v Argentina game.
Jul 09, 202101:18:18
A roaring success with a few speed bumps

A roaring success with a few speed bumps

Mike and Sean look back at the Lions v Japan game at Murrayfield, the injury call ups, the “controversial” decision on the new tour captain and look ahead to this weekends international fixtures.
Jul 01, 202101:03:24
Lions getting ready to roar

Lions getting ready to roar

Mike and Sean discuss the new United Rugby Championship and look ahead to the Lions match against Japan at BT Murrayfield on Saturday.
Jun 24, 202150:09
Summer squads

Summer squads

Mike and Sean round up the news and dissect the Scotland and Wales squads picked for the summer tests.
Jun 10, 202101:16:02
Rainbow Cup, what’s the point?

Rainbow Cup, what’s the point?

Mike and Sean round up the news and review last weekends Fixtures.
May 21, 202152:49
Summer 21 Squads

Summer 21 Squads

Mike and Sean discuss their picks for the summer Scotland and Wales squads.
May 13, 202101:28:44
Lions Review

Lions Review

Mike and Sean review the Lions squad that was announced on Thursday.
May 07, 202159:16
Goodbye Tommy

Goodbye Tommy

Mike and Sean round up this weeks news and discuss the retirement of Tommy Seymour and the cruel news that George North will miss the Lions Tour to South Africa.
Apr 30, 202101:15:47
Mine’s a Tandy

Mine’s a Tandy

Mike and Sean discuss the Lions coaching setup and the uncertainty around the upcoming Rainbow Cup
Apr 16, 202101:09:20
Lions revisited

Lions revisited

Mike and Sean round up the news and then discuss our selections for the upcoming Lions tour to South Africa.
Apr 09, 202101:39:53
Nice one Bruce

Nice one Bruce

Mike and Sean discuss the final game of the 2021 6 Nations and give their verdict on the Tournament
Apr 02, 202101:35:15
Grand Slam despair

Grand Slam despair

Mike and Sean are reunited after 2 weeks and discuss Wales Grand Slam decider with France and Scotland’s thumping of the Italians.
Mar 26, 202101:11:60
Riding solo into the Slam!!!

Riding solo into the Slam!!!

Sean talks about the Wales and Scotland games from the weekend and the Grand Slam hopes for Wales against France.
Mar 19, 202144:33
Oh my Triple Crown

Oh my Triple Crown

Mike and Sean round up the news, discuss the French COVID-19 debacle and then round off with Wales winning the Triple Crown.
Mar 06, 202101:24:05
Triple Crown hope and French fiasco

Triple Crown hope and French fiasco

Mike and Sean round up the news, discuss the Scotland/France COVID-19 situation and look ahead to the Wales V England match.
Feb 26, 202101:10:58
Louis Rees-Lightning

Louis Rees-Lightning

Mike and Sean round up the news and discuss last weekends controversial 6 Nations fixture between Scotland and Wales at Murrayfield.
Feb 19, 202101:36:44
Grand Slam Decider

Grand Slam Decider

Mike and Sean round up the news and discuss the fixtures from the opening weekend of the 6 Nations. They also look ahead to the upcoming Scotland v Wales game at Murrayfield.
Feb 12, 202101:35:43
Confident Scotland and Welsh Underdogs

Confident Scotland and Welsh Underdogs

Mike and Sean round up a news and look ahead to the opening weekend of the 6 Nations,
Feb 05, 202101:14:45
The 6 Nations is coming.

The 6 Nations is coming.

Mike and Sean round up the news, look ahead to the 6 Nations and give their predictions on the starting line ups for Scotland and Wales for the opening weekend of the 6 Nations.
Jan 29, 202101:19:54
Squads picked on form?

Squads picked on form?

Mike and Sean round up the news and have a look at the Scotland and Wales squads for the 2021 6 Nations.
Jan 22, 202101:21:17
COVID cancellations

COVID cancellations

Mike and Sean have a look at this weeks news stories around Scottish and Welsh rugby and discuss the fixtures involving the Welsh regions from the weekend.
Jan 15, 202146:32
Dismal Derbies

Dismal Derbies

Mike and Sean have a look at the stories making this weeks headlines and they discuss last weekends lacklustre derbies.
Jan 08, 202101:13:11
World Cup deja vu

World Cup deja vu

Mike and Sean discuss this weeks European fixtures and the possibility of a mass exodus of Scottish players to England and France.
Dec 18, 202001:07:56
Autumn Nations Finale

Autumn Nations Finale

Mike and Sean round up this weeks news and have a look back at the final weekend of the Autumn Nations Cup. Also the winner of The Dragon Thistle Rugby Pod Match Pint Predictor is revealed.
Dec 11, 202001:06:50
Poite the Pratt

Poite the Pratt

Mike and Sean discuss this weeks news, look at last weekends Wales V England game and look ahead to the finals weekend of the Autumn Nations Cup
Dec 04, 202001:18:53
Finally a win

Finally a win

Mike and Sean discuss the Scottish and Welsh rugby news including a roundup of last weekends 8 Nations fixtures. We also look ahead to the Wales v England game this weekend.
Nov 27, 202001:15:49
5 in a row

5 in a row

Mike and Sean discuss the opening weekend of the 8 Nations tournament and look ahead to this weeks fixtures involving Scotland and Wales.
Nov 20, 202001:15:11
The “Amazon” Cup

The “Amazon” Cup

Mike and Sean discuss the unrest in the Wales camp along with a preview of the upcoming opening fixtures in the Autumn Nations Cup for Scotland and Wales
Nov 13, 202001:15:36
18 years in the making.

18 years in the making.

Mike & Sean discuss Scotland finally beating Wales in Wales as well as a look at the Pro 14 fixtures and a quick round up of the news.
Nov 06, 202001:23:50
Super Saturday

Super Saturday

Mike and Sean discuss this weekends game between Wales and Scotland as well as a round up of all the Scottish and Welsh rugby news.
Oct 30, 202001:02:06
International rugby is back baby

International rugby is back baby

Mike and Sean discuss the Scotland and Wales return to international rugby and who should start this weekend.
Oct 26, 202001:01:07
No comms pod

No comms pod

Mike and Sean individually record the pod due to commas issues. Sean discusses the news and last weekends fixtures whilst Mike gives his thoughts on the recently announced 40 man Scotland squad
Oct 16, 202050:40
Sheedy chooses Wales

Sheedy chooses Wales

Mike and Sean discuss the Wales squad for the upcoming international window and review/preview the pro 14 fixtures involving the Scottish teams and the Welsh regions.
Oct 09, 202001:02:56
Rugby starts..........again

Rugby starts..........again

Mike and Sean have a look at Scottish and Welsh rugby news and look ahead to the first games of the 2020/21 season.
Oct 02, 202049:12
Euro Challenge Cup quarter finals

Euro Challenge Cup quarter finals

Mike and Sean discuss this weeks Scottish and Welsh rugby news and look ahead to this weekends European Challenge Cup quarter finals.
Sep 18, 202059:33
Prison Pod

Prison Pod

Mike & Sean discuss Edinburgh bottling it, along with this weeks news and previews of the up coming European fixtures involving Edinburgh, Scarlets and The Dragons.
Sep 10, 202050:52