Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

Ged, Murph and Iestyn look back at an incredible weekend of rugby. Wales book their place in the Rugby World Cup quarters after dismantling Eddie Jones' Aussies. Elsewhere, Ireland and South Africa serve up a classic. The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is sponsored by MSG Tours. If you fancy joining the boys in Nantes for Wales' final pool game against Georgia, you can still buy packages through MSG Tours. Find out more here. https://linktr.ee/attackingscrum Get 20% off SO Coffee from August 2023 by using code SCRUM20 at the checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't pretty but Wales stay top of Pool C with a bonus point win over an exciting Portugal side. Ged is joined by Murph to react to this weekend's action, including Fiji claim a thrilling win over Australia. The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is sponsored by MSG Tours. If you fancy joining the boys in Nantes for Wales' final pool game against Georgia, you can still buy packages through MSG Tours. Find out more here. https://linktr.ee/attackingscrum Get 20% off SO Coffee from August 2023 by using code SCRUM20 at the checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Player welfare has been talked about for so long. But are the rugby authorities just paying lip service? We chat to author Sam Peters about his new book Concussed: Sport's Uncomfortable Truth which gets to the bottom of the biggest issue in the game. If you want to support our man Dan Killick as he rides to Lyon for Head for Change you can do that here. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/headforlyon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an absolute thriller in Bordeaux, Wales get off to a winning start against Fiji. Ged and Iestyn get to grips with the best of the questions from our listeners. The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is sponsored by MSG Tours. If you fancy joining the boys in Nantes for Wales' final pool game against Georgia, you can still buy packages through MSG Tours. Find out more here. https://linktr.ee/attackingscrum Get 20% off SO Coffee from August 2023 by using code SCRUM20 at the checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Rugby World Cup so close, we caught up with friend of the show James Stafford to talk about some of his favourite moments and discuss his new book Rugby Rebels, Role Models and Giant Killers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Wales get out of the pools? Can France live with the pressure? What do Ireland do if Sexton gets injured? Ged and Murph preview Rugby World Cup 2023, to get you in the mood for the big kick off. The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is sponsored by MSG Tours. If you fancy joining the boys in Nantes for Wales' final pool game against Georgia, you can still buy packages through MSG Tours. Find out more here. https://linktr.ee/attackingscrum Get 20% off SO Coffee from August 2023 by using code SCRUM20 at the checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales face Fiji in just under two weeks and they finish their warm ups with a first ever win over England. What does this mean for Wales? Are Fiji really at the next level or England just that bad? Ged is joined by top journalist Paul Rees to look at this week's big stories. The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is sponsored by MSG Tours. If you fancy joining the boys in Nantes for Wales' final pool game against Georgia, you can still buy packages through MSG Tours. Find out more here. https://linktr.ee/attackingscrum Get 20% off SO Coffee from August 2023 by using code SCRUM20 at the checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake to co-captain the Welsh at RWC 2023. Only two scrum halves and no room for Cuthbert or Roberts. Ged is joined by Iestyn George to react to all the big news following Warren Gatland's squad announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Iestyn George to discuss the incredible decision to overturn Owen Farrell's red card. We also discuss the Wales side to tackle South Africa in Cardiff. Plus the appointment of a new CEO of the Welsh Rugby Union. The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is sponsored by MSG Tours. If you fancy joining the boys in Nantes for Wales' final pool game against Georgia, you can still buy packages through MSG Tours. Find out more here. https://linktr.ee/attackingscrum Get 20% off SO Coffee from August 2023 by using code SCRUM20 at the checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales looked to have sewn up another win against England but somehow managed to fluff their lines. Ged is joined by top Welsh rugby journalist Paul Rees to discuss the fall out. Where are Wales ahead of the RWC? Who has played themselves out of contention? Plus, the reaction to that Owen Farrell red card. The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is sponsored by MSG Tours. If you fancy joining the boys in Nantes for Wales' final pool game against Georgia, you can still buy packages through MSG Tours. Find out more here. https://linktr.ee/attackingscrum Get 20% off SO Coffee from August 2023 by using code SCRUM20 at the checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales get a much needed win against England in Cardiff. Ged is joined by Steffan Thomas from WalesOnline to discuss how much we can read into the victory. Including some outstanding performances from Jac Morgan, Aaron Wainwright and Will Rowlands. The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is sponsored by MSG Tours. If you fancy joining the boys in Nantes for Wales' final pool game against Georgia, you can still buy packages through MSG Tours. Find out more here. https://linktr.ee/attackingscrum Get 20% off SO Coffee from August 2023 by using code SCRUM20 at the checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan get together to discuss the team the Wales team that will take on England in Cardiff this weekend. The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is sponsored by MSG Tours. If you fancy joining the boys in Nantes for Wales' final pool game against Georgia, you can still buy packages through MSG Tours. Find out more here. https://linktr.ee/attackingscrum Get 20% off SO Coffee from August 2023 by using code SCRUM20 at the checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Rugby World Cup is just around the corner, Ged and Dan are joined by Mark Gardener of MSG Tours to look at Wales' route around France. What can we expect from our opponents? Where can you find a cheap pint or a lovely drop of red? Will we head to the final in Paris or another nightmare in Nantes? The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is sponsored by MSG Tours. If you fancy joining the boys in Nantes for Wales' final pool game against Georgia, you can still buy packages through MSG Tours. Find out more here. https://linktr.ee/attackingscrum Get 20% off SO Coffee from August 2023 by using code SCRUM20 at the checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Davies opens up about playing through the uncertainty of regional rugby. What he can see happening next, will one of the regions go? Plus we talk about his future of playing rugby in France and creating a gin brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when we were taking a summer break, the shock news of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric's retirements means we're back from the beach. Ged is joined by Iestyn, Murph and Dan to look back at the careers of two Welsh greats. What will their retirements mean for Rugby World Cup? And why now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged, Harry and Murph get together for the end of season special. They look back at the Scarlets loss to Glasgow including some questionable decisions from the ref. Elsewhere the boys look at a shock 54 man squad for the Rugby World Cup training sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Murph look back on Judgement Day, talk about the players released by the regions and preview the Scarlets European Challenge Cup semi final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Harry Corish from Sport in Wales to review the week's top rugby stories. Including four defeats out of four from the regions. Is this what we can expect next season? Also, how much have Wales Women improved and how much more do we have to go to compete with England? Elsewhere Dane Blacker is off to the Dragons, Sam Davies is probably off to France and two Welshmen join Harlequins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two European crackers this weekend. Ged and Murph look back on a big win for the Scarlets over Clermont. A near miss for Cardiff in a great game against Benetton. Plus could Sam Davies be heading to Cardiff and Dane Blacker to Dragons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A busy week as Ospreys run Saracens close. Cardiff and Scarlets both progress in the Challenge Cup, let's not talk about the Dragons. Elsewhere, the regions agreed a six year funding deal with the WRU. Plus the Wales Women make it two from two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the historic vote at the Welsh Rugby Union's EGM, Ged is joined by top journalist Paul Rees. They look at what impact the changes may have on the game. At community level, club level and in the women's game. Will the quest for financial growth endanger the community game? Does Nigel Walker now deserve some credit for pushing change through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Matt Jones and Harry Corish to review the Six Nations 2023. Are Wales improving? Is there enough time to make an impact at Rugby World Cup. How much of an impact will losing Bobby Stridgeon make? Just how good are Ireland's Grand Slam winners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Murph look back at a weekend where Wales got their first victory of the Six Nations. Whilst England suffered a huge loss to France and Ireland overcame injury chaos to take one more step towards the Grand Slam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the strike, here comes the fallout. The Welsh regions battled hard but it was 4 losses from 4. Was this a glimpse into the future? Elsewhere, what can we expect from Wales as they head to Rome to face Italy in the Wooden Spoon decider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The strike may have been called off but Wales had another poor day at the races, losing to England. Ged is joined by Murph and debutant Charlie Kinder to pick the bones out of another disappointing performance in the Six Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the players' strike is called off, we look at the fall out. What will the new '25 cap' rule mean for the regions? What is the long term answer for club rugby in Wales? Will the WRU start respecting its supply chain? Plus we even preview the Wales v England match...at last some rugby to talk about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another berserk week in Welsh rugby. The players could be striking with the England game less than a week away. Could the Ospreys be merging with Ealing and moving to London? What will happen if the game goes ahead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More misery for Welsh rugby fans after defeat at Murrayfield. Ged, Dan and Harry look at where it went wrong, what changes need to be made and do we need to get rid of the old guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales' Six Nations campaign gets off to a howler of a start with a heavy defeat to Ireland. But is that the end of the 'Gatland Effect' or are we started to worry too soon. Elsewhere, Scotland got off to a flyer, so what changes should we make for the trip to Edinburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Murph preview the Guinness Six Nations 2023 but not before looking back at another week of scandal. As Steve Phillips heads for the exit door, could Amanda Blanc replace him? When it's time to talk rugby we preview Wales v Ireland in Cardiff this weekend. Assess whether France will retain their title and see if Scotland might pick up the Wooden Spoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being diagnosed with early onset dementia less than a decade after retiring, former Wales star Alix Popham has thrown himself into his charity Head 4 Change. He joined Ged and Dan to talk about how far the game needs to go in order to become safer. He also talks about how his charity has been supporting affected players who are suffering severe depression. Plus he tells us about planning an epic bike ride to Lyon with Shane Williams and Geraint Thomas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Welsh Rugby Union embroiled in a series of allegations about a toxic culture, the boys look at how damaging this affair will be for the union. Will heads roll? Does there need to be a public enquiry? On the pitch the Ospreys made it into the Heineken Champions Cup next round. Scarlets kept up their winning run in the Challenge Cup, whilst Dragons and Cardiff booked their spots in the knockouts despite losing. Plus we have reactions to Warren Gatland's Wales squad for the Six Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a great weekend for the Welsh sides with four wins from 4. Ged is joined by Harry Corish from Dai Sport to look back at the action plus a review of the news. Including Eddie Jones' appointment as Australia boss and Gatland's coaching team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Warren Gatland's squad for the Six Nations just over a week away the boys choose their's. Who will get the nod in the back row? What about half backs? Could this be the end of Tips, Owens and AWJ? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Murph and Dai Sport's Harry Corish to look back at the festive rugby action in Wales. Have the Ospreys turned the corner? Why can't the Dragons get over the line? Can the Scarlets kick on? What are Cardiff's play off chances? Plus a look at who Gatland may pick as his half backs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Murph look back at a weekend that provided three wins for the Welsh regions. Including a huge victory for the Ospreys against the French champions. Elsewhere Cardiff and Scarlets now top their group, plus an agonising defeat for the Dragons. Finally we review the year in Welsh rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Matthew Jones to discuss the opening round of Europe and look at whether the competition has lost its appeal. We also look at the latest car crash interview from Welsh rugby's head honcho Steve Phillips. Meanwhile, could reform in England offer a different route for the Welsh regions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Never a dull moment in Welsh rugby. Wayne Pivac is relieved of his duties. Warren Gatland is back, potentially for longer than originally thought. Plus the regions are closing in on a funding deal with the WRU...at last! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Murph to look back on another tumultuous weekend for Welsh rugby. As Wales surrender a 21 point lead to Australia, Wayne Pivac is heading for the exit door. We look at what (recent guest) Warren Gatland can expect if he returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this the worst Wales result ever? Ged is joined by Steffan Thomas to debate the future of Wayne Pivac, the governance of the WRU and some suggestions as to how we get out of this complete mess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by the author of Rugby's Greatest Mavericks, Luke Upton to discuss his new book and debate what makes a maverick so special. We'll hear about some of the great characters featured in the book including Non Evans, David Campese, Ray Gravell, Waisale Serevi and of course Dai Bishop. 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 and Murph to look back over Wales win over Argentina. Is Toby Faletau the best 8 of his generation? What does this win mean for Wales' Rugby World Cup hopes? Elsewhere, another cracker in Paris as France beat South Africa. Scotland suffer another near miss against New Zealand. And Killick is in good company in hospitality behind enemy lines in Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Steffan Thomas to review Wales' disappointing opener to the All Black. Is this Wayne Pivac's fault or do the problems run deeper than that? Elsewhere, are Ireland contenders for RWC 2023 or can anyone stop France? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

65% of Welsh clubs vote for an independent chairman, but this is 10% short of the 75% needed. Just how bonkers is Welsh rugby politics? Ged is joined by Steff Thomas to look at the state of the game in Wales and beyond. From concussions to player wages to the democratic mandate...or lack of it. Elsewhere, the Dragons pick up another win, whilst Cardiff, Scarlets and Ospreys all fail to get victories at home. Plus, we preview the Wales v New Zealand game next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Murph get stuck into the biggest stories from Welsh rugby this week. Rhys Priestland makes the Wales squad and serves up a vintage performance for Cardiff. Fellow call up Rio Dyer shone for the Dragons in their win over the Ospreys. But what is going wrong at the Scarlets? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massively exciting one this week, Warren Gatland joins the podcast. What was going through his mind during Warburton's red card? What should the Welsh regions do differently? What coaching job is next for him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan are back together for the first time in three years to speculate on what the crisis in English club rugby could mean for the Welsh regions. We also look ahead to Wayne Pivac's squad selection, look back on the wins for Cardiff and the Scarlets and a draw for the Ospreys. Plus a quick peak to our exclusive interview with Warren Gatland (out on Wednesday). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Ospreys' hooker Scott Otten talks openly about his mental health struggles after finishing playing rugby. Injury forced Scott to retire aged 26 and after a period where business kept him busy he hit some dark days. Thankfully Scott was in a much better place when we spoke to him but he shared his experience with us. If you feel you're struggling with your mental health or feelings, remember charities such as Samaritans can help, or you can speak to your GP or NHS 111. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales Women beat Scotland in a nail biting opener. Cardiff edge out the Scarlets in Llanelli but Ospreys and Dragons don't have much to cheer away from home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Murph and top journalist Steffan Thomas to look back at the week in Welsh rugby. A superb win for the Ospreys, late despair for the Dragons and woe for Scarlets and Cardiff. What next for the regions though? With more financial uncertainty ahead, what is the WRU doing to fix the latest crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices