‘Cup rugby’s brilliant’

About this episode

The hosts discuss the Scottish Cup quarter-finals, recent performances of Edinburgh and Glasgow, and preview upcoming European games while also mentioning Mike Blair's new role.

Hello Offside Liners and welcome to this week’s show. Barney and Burnsy dive into the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup, pick over the latest Edinburgh surrender before cheering themselves with Glasgow’s latest triumph, then they preview the last-16 of Europe games coming this weekend and discuss Mike Blair’s appointment as All Blacks’ assistant coach. Tickets are now live for our first Podcast on the Road Event - Live from the Greenyards! Free to attend and open to all, the evening promises engaging rugby discussion, insight, and entertainment, with James Flemming and another special guest joining the podcast for what is sure to be an enjoyable and informative event for rugby sevens fans. A bar will be open both throughout the podcast and after, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the occasion.   Get your tickets here  The Offside Line Podcast — Melrose Rugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: David Barnes, Peter Burns

Topics covered

• Scottish Cup
• rugby
• Edinburgh
• Glasgow
• Mike Blair
• European games
• rugby sevens

Keywords

• Scottish Cup
• rugby
• Edinburgh
• Glasgow
• Mike Blair
• European games
• rugby sevens
• Podcast on the Road

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: All Blacks, Melrose Rugby

Places: Greenyards, Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow

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