Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

The Lions embargo is lifted as Ged and Dan pick their forwards for the British and Irish Lions Tour. Some tough calls to make and inevitably some big players will miss out. Plenty of debate but will the boys be able to agree on their pack? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the proposed WRU takeover of Newport Gwent Dragons, the boys look at what it will mean. How will it affect Newport RFC? Is it the only option for the Dragons? What does it mean for the long term future of regional rugby in Wales? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Article 50 triggered this week, Ged, Dan and Daf look ahead to the QF’s of European Challenge Cup (aka Parker Pen) – arguably one of the finest things to come out of Europe. There’s also some Lions chat including how Scott Andrews could end up being a British and Irish Lion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lads look at a week that has seen Newport Gwent Dragons get taken over by WRU and examine what it means for rugby ownership as a whole. We also look at whether Eddie Jones needs to keep quiet about Lions captaincy. There’s a return to previews for Guinness Pro 12 action too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following France’s last gasp (give or take 20 minutes) win, The Attacking Scrum reviews Wales’ Six Nations campaign. Ged and Dan are joined by Gareth Vaughan Jones for his second cap plus Dafydd makes his debut. Plus the Mighty Murph fills us in on his take of the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the last weekend of Six Nations and Wales are away to France. Can the Welshmen finish on a high against the French? How much credit is due to Howley? Is it more important that Wales get a good seeding or is it more fun that England squander a Grand Slam? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Wales’ victory over Ireland, the lads are trying to judge how excited we should get. We also chat to The Mighty Murph about his view on the game (along with his Cheltenham bets.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fronting Up: The boys lift the ‘Lions embargo’ to chat about which players have suffered as a result of Wales’ poor form. Have any Welsh rugby players flourished? Who might sneak on the plane? Has Gatland damaged British & Irish Lions by abandoning Wales? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heads Up: Ahead of Six Nations game between Wales v Ireland the boys look at Howley’s team selection (AUTOFILL). We also catch up with the Mighty Murph, for the latest rugby betting angle on the game. Finally, Ged and Dan make their predictions. One presenter is optimistic, one isn’t; can you guess which is which? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heads Up: Reaction to the Dragons being taken over by WRU. Plus loads of preview ahead of the big games for Scarlets, Ospreys, Dragons and Blues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fronting Up: It may be St David’s Day but the boys are still reeling from Wales’ loss away to Scotland. This episode is the fall out from the Edinburgh defeat. Just why are Wales so blunt in attack? Why don’t they turn up for 80 minutes? And then there’s ‘Kickgate.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heads Up: It’s Scotland v Wales in Six Nations so the boys analyse Rob Howley’s team selection. The Mighty Murph gives his take on the team. Also, Ged and Dan dissect where the game will be won and lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fronting Up: Does the answer for the Pro 12’s problems really lie in USA? Ged and Dan chat about whether expanding the Pro 12 across the Atlantic could make a change for better. Could Germany and Georgia provide a realistic solution? Or does it all smack of desperation? Toronto v Treviso anyone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We preview the games for Ospreys, Scarlets, Dragons and Blues as well as catching up with the latest transfer news for all the sides. Also, what is the latest news with the Dragons’ pitch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Wales’ defeat to England, Ged and Dan take on a bit of soul searching by examining how far we’ve come (or not) under Rob Howley. Are we playing more exciting rugby or was the England game ‘Warrenball’ in drag? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Six Nations preview time and it’s time for Wales v England. Ged, Dan and Oli look at where the game will be won and lost. They also relieve their favourite memories of the fixture and the Mighty Murph lets us know what he’s noticed from the world of rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What makes the perfect fly half? Is there room for a kicking 10 in today’s game where you need to score tries. Ahead of Six Nations game between Wales and England are the Welsh equipped to pick Sam Davies over Dan Biggar? Who is the best player to ever wear the 10 shirt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ged and Dan look ahead to Wales’ opening fixture of Six Nations against Italy. They also look back at an embarrassing loss in Rome some ten years ago. Friend of the show ‘The Mighty Murph’ makes his first appearance to let us know what’s on his mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Six Nations time and the boys preview the tournament by making 6 bold (or not so bold) predictions. They also chat about the players they fear from the other teams and which players they should be targeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan chat about eligibility over a few pints. How do you determine who should be eligible for national teams? Is it born and bred or All Black then red? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sad demise of London Welsh as a professional side dominates proceedings. After which Ged and Dan look ahead to 6N, look back at the last of European pool stages and try to find out why Eddie Jones is sporting a black eye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan look back at the Scarlets’ heartbreaking draw against Saracens. They discuss the latest of Cubby Boi’s antics and pick their 23’s to face Italy for the first game of Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wanted changes and Rob Howley has delivered them with an exciting squad. Are there reasons for us to be cheerful or will it be same old, same old? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan are joined by Wasps fan Oli who gives the inside line on Thomas Young and the job Dai Young has done at the club. We look at how the new law directives have affected rugby after another weekend of cards. Plus the usual transfer news and round up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just how important is a captain? With AWJ set to take over as Wales’ skipper in 6N, we look back at Warburton’s reign as captain. We also debate whether it’s the right decision and whether Warburton will make the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Xmas break, Ged and Dan look at the five players to watch in 2017, lament about the lack of an A-Team game, catch up on the latest transfer news and as always, pick a player the #WishHeWasWelsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week top rugby journalist Paul Rees from The Guardian caught up with Ged to discuss the latest law changes around dangerous tackles. Ged and Dan then decide whether the game is going soft or it’ll just take time for the changes to have a positive impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lions and Wales legend joins Ged to talk about his remarkable career. From his match-winning conversion at Murrayfield in 1971 to refusing to tour South Africa with the Lions. We also talk about the incredible moments he called as lead RWC commentator for ITV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The true meaning of Christmas…Welsh derbies. Ged and Dan preview Blues v Dragons and a mouth-watering Ospreys v Scarlets clash. Plus news, rumours, nonsense and curry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Player welfare, refereeing and inconsistent bans. Is the disciplinary code making the game boring? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan assess how the regions have gone in 2016 and what is on their Christmas lists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan look at this week’s news including Six Nations bonus points, James Hook returning to the Ospreys and who will make the top eight for the Premiership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of George North's latest clash, Ged and Dan look into head injuries, player welfare and medical staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As club rugby takes centre stage again, we preview the Pro 12, Premiership and catch up on the transfer news. We also have praise for Peter Jackson’s appearance on TV over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan review Wales’ autumn series and see where it leaves us in the world. What players have damaged their credentials and who should be nailed on from here on in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged loses his rag about the state of the team. Dan is the voice of reason but you can tell he's not happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top performance analyst Andy Jones joins the boys to talk about working with Namibia, Matthew Morgan (obviously) and Tunisian kids setting fire to their hair! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan look ahead to Wales' clash with Japan, choosing their teams and seeing if it's a potential banana skin. Plus reaction to some Welsh legends making the World Rugby Hall of Fame and a Premiership Round Up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following their victory over Argentina, Ged and Dan discuss whether Wales are getting closer to playing a more exciting brand of rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do Wales start series so poorly? Who is to blame, the coaches, the Pro 12 or the players? Ged and Dan try to pick up the pieces in the wake of an awful defeat to Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan select their sides for the Argentina game and try to second guess Howley's. There's also a round up of Pro 12 and Premiership rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan preview Wales game versus the Aussies, react to the news that the Pro 12's American Dream is dead and examine if Liam Williams is destined for a move to England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ged and Dan look at whether punditry is dead. Are we destined to listened to ex-pros churn out soundbites or can we expect some insightful comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ged and Dan look at how fans are being treated in the modern game. Are they being priced out? Is that a necessary evil to stimulate grass roots? Plus the usual previews and latest news. #Wales #WelshRugby #Rugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan explore whether fixtures are being devalued by player availability amongst other reasons. Elsewhere, there's reaction to the Welsh squad, transfer news and tribute to Anthony Foley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Dan Killick and Gareth Vaughan Jones to look at the Welsh style of rugby. Will Wales evolve while Gatland is away? Does the national side have the players and coaches to play more attractive rugby? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ged and Dan look into whether the 'Player Drain' is still a problem. Are Wales' top stars set to stay in the country or will the big bucks lure them away to France and England? Plus a look ahead to the Welsh derbies and recap of the Welsh Premiership.#rugby #wales #sport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices