Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

This week Ged is joined by rugby commentator and writer Sam Roberts. Despite growing up in England, Sam is a big Welsh rugby fan and has seen many greats of the sport either from the commentary booth, the press box or the terraces at Goldington Road. He takes a trawl down rugby memory lane as he picks his Dream XV. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This time it's the turn of former Wales and Llanelli scrum half Rupert Moon to choose his Dream XV. He talks us through some of the talents and cult heroes that he shared a pitch with as part of a Scarlets side that enjoyed great success on the rugby field in the 1990s. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week former Wales and Llanelli lock Phil Davies joins Ged to pick his Dream XV. With experience ranging from Namibia to Cardiff Blues, Leeds to Scarlets, Phil decided to choose only rugby players he'd played with or coached. An interesting line up and some great stories from the good old days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top rugby writer Charlie Morgan joins get to pick his Dream XV. A mixture of cult heroes, hipster picks and out and out superstars! Charlie is a great student of rugby and as well as being a journalist he is still a massive rugby fan. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by top broadcaster and presenter of Scrum V, Ross Harries. Ross picks his Dream XV, made up of all the heroes from his rugby watching days...and a few Welsh rugby cult figures! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we welcome an absolute Welsh rugby legend to The Attacking Scrum. Former Wales, British Lions, Gloucester and Ospreys fly half James Hook joined us to pick his Dream XV. There's no room for any Welshman but there's lots and lots of fun and Hooky picks his favourite rugby players to form a side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time for another guest to choose their Dream XV. This week it's Sam Larner, rugby analyst and journalist. Sam joined Ged to talk up growing up in Yorkshire and what it meant to see Welshman driving Leeds to success. Also, the way Japan has excited the rugby world in recent years and just how good it would be to see Peel and Jones play at half backs once more. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is former Ospreys, Newport and Neath outside half Shaun Connor. He joins us to pick his Dream XV. As well as picking an amazing rugby side, he also shares some stories about the great players he's played with and against. Including the day Zinzan Brooke showed him how to take restarts. Plus the time Filo Tiatia smuggled his mate into Ospreys training...it was Conrad Smith. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ged is joined by rugby writer and blogger Rhiannon Garth Jones to pick her Dream XV. Lots of amazing tangents, including picking players out of position, only selecting full backs in the back three and not wanting to pick Dan Carter because he’s just too good! The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week it's the turn of top rugby writer Alan Dymock to pick his Dream XV. Who knew a Scotsman would have such a penchant for the flair French players of the noughties! The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time for another episode of Dream XV. Another good friend of the podcast joins Ged to walk down rugby Memory Lane. There's lots of Welsh rugby heroes from 70's and 80's in here. A real mix of hard forwards and silky smooth backs. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This time, top journalist Ben James is in the hotseat to pick his Dream XV. We talk about Lee Byrne's amazing ability to cut a line, John Davies' amazing ability to drink lots and Jamie Cudmore's amazing ability to fluff a great quote. We also examine how well EA Rugby's fictional fly half C.Heffler would've fared in the modern game. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Ged's turn to choose his Dream XV and he's very much gone for his favourites. Who will get the nod at 10? Bennett? Carter? Barry John? Or someone a bit more left field? The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the rugby world suspended due to COVID19, Ged and Dan decided to escape with a bit of nostalgia. A new series called Dream XV where a guest picks a team of their favourite ever players. They could be the best or just the ones you've loved watching. Along with the team, the guest gets to choose the kit, the opposition and the ground they'd like to play at. Some fun and light hearted memories of Welsh rugby and world rugby. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COVID 19 may have brought a halt to sport across the world but Ged and Dan are still in the mood to talk about Welsh rugby. Ged's spent the weekend in Cardiff even though the game was postponed and decided an 'end of season' review would be best. So we look back at the fortunes of Wales this season, along with Cardiff Blues, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets. The things that went well and the things that need fixing, as well as looking ahead to next season, whenever that might be! The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuilagi's tackle, Joe Marley touching Alun Wyn Jones' tackle and a try from Tipuric that will go down as one of the all time greats. Ged is still licking his wounds from Wales' defeat to England but optimism arrives in the unlikely form of Iestyn George. They look at all the big talking points and decide how Wayne Pivac's men have gone so far. What needs to change for Wales v Scotland and how good is the rugby they're playing. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the Six Nations going to Sky Sports and what would the end of free to air coverage mean to rugby in Wales? Dan returns to look at this plus Wales' injury crisis in the backs, including potentially Biggar missing the trip to Twickenham. Plus a preview of the England v Wales game. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales may have lost to France but is it all doom and gloom? Ged is joined by Geraint Davies to look at where Wales went wrong in their Six Nations loss to France in Cardiff. Also what needs to change ahead of the clash against England, can the Welsh boys overcome the losses and turn things around at Twickenham. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Iestyn George to preview the Wales' Six Nations clash against France. Plus we announce the winner to our competition to win tickets to the game, thanks to the Indigo Group. Elsewhere we look back at Pro 14 action focusing on Ospreys' first league win in a very long time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is stuck in Dublin because of the weather and Ged is stranded in Bristol without his laptop. But fear not we bring you all the reaction to Wales' loss to Ireland. And it's not as depressing as you'd expect! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wayne Pivac's first Guinness Six Nations fixture is a win for Wales. Playing some stylish rugby, the men in red put Italy to the sword at the Millennium Stadium. Ged is joined by Dan once again to look back at the opening weekend, including what happened elsewhere in Paris and Dublin. Plus they look ahead to the clash between Wales and Ireland in next week's Six Nations. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales v Italy the opening game of the Guinness Six Nations is around the corner. As Wayne Pivac names his first competitive side, Ged is joined by expert coach Geraint Davies to look at where the game might be won and lost. The players to watch, the defensive set up and why box kicking is so important! The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Under a week to go until this year's Guinness Six Nations. Ged and Dan run the rule over England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and France as well as examining Wales' chances. What kind of rugby can we expect from Wayne Pivac's side? Plus the boys pick their side to face Italy as well as predicting who will win the Six Nations. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After watching Scarlets beat London Irish to secure join the Dragons in the quarter finals, Ged and Dan look back at the regions' European campaigns. As well as looking ahead to Dragons' trip to Bristol and Scarlets' third clash with Toulon, we hear from Brad Mooar and man of the match Kieran Hardy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan are at the Madejski Stadium in Reading to cover London Irish v Scarlets. Before the review of the European action, the boys dive into the biggest stories from Welsh rugby this week. We look at the surprise call ups of Nick Tompkins and Will Rowlands to the Wales Six Nations squad. Also, we reminisce about Jamie Roberts and James Hook's best performances in Welsh shirts. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A horrible weekend for the regions in Europe as all of them lose. We look at what went wrong as well as looking ahead to Wales' Six Nations squad. Ged flies solo in this episode and choses which players he would name in the Wales squad for upcoming tournament. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year! After a feast of festive rugby, Ged is joined by Steffan Thomas to review the derbies. We also look ahead to Wayne Pivac's selections as he faces a dilemma at 13. Elsewhere, Rhys Webb returns to regional rugby by agreeing to join the Ospreys for a second stint, plus he's available for Wales too! The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the curtain falls on an amazing decade of Welsh rugby, the boys look back by selecting their Team of the Decade. A decade that contained two Grand Slam wins, a further Six Nations title for Wales and no less than two Rugby World Cup semi finals. Who will make the cut? Who plays 10? Who will feature in the back row? And will Ged pick Matthew Morgan just because he can? The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged's in fine mood as Dragons edged out Scarlets in a rainy night in Newport. Elsewhere we examine if Ross Moriarty would be a good signing for Ospreys or should they be concentrating on getting a new coach! How could would Cardiff Blues be with a bruising second row. Elsewhere, Liam Williams is coming back to Wales and joining up with Scarlets in Llanelli. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A welcome return to the show for Elliot Dee who talks to us about playing for Wales, Rugby World Cup and his favourite Christmas song. Elsewhere, Ged is joined by good rugby pal The Mighty Murph to look at the regions chances in Europe, the Christmas Derbies and some of Wales' young talent. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mixed bag but eventful weekend for the regions. Ospreys lost Dan Evans to a controversial red card in the first minute and went on to suffer a heavy defeat in Swansea. Meanwhile Cardiff Blues and Scarlets keep their European hopes alive with wins over French opposition. Dragons also had a man sent off but picked up a losing BP. Ged and Dan get stuck into all the Welsh rugby action and answer your questions. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan take a walk through South London to review Wayne Pivac's first game in charge of Wales. We also discuss the future of the club game, the opportunity around a British and Irish League. Plus, what the hell is going on at the Ospreys? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a mixed bag for the regions. But the bad was really bad. Ged and Dan once again hand the show over the listeners to debate the future of Welsh club rugby. Can the regions survive? How should the money from CVC be invested? The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Due to an injury crisis, Ged presents this show on his own. Luckily there's loads of questions from the listeners to get him through it. Plus some huge rugby news, with CVC set to invest in the Pro 14 and Sam Warburton going to join Wales as a technical adviser. In amongst all of this, we had the opening weekend of European action too! The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged's back from his week of fatherhood and here to chat with Dan Colic, sorry Killick. Sadly the Ospreys dominate the headlines by becoming the first side to lose at home to Southern Kings. Elsewhere we look at wins for Scarlets and Cardiff Blues and some green shoots for the Dragons. But how can the regions in Wales move forward? Also, what can we expect from Wayne Pivac's Wales side. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been emotional....but Wales lose to South Africa in the semi final. Ged and Dan hand the show over to the listeners and get stuck into their questions. Do Wales kick too much? Could we have done anything differently? What does the future hold as Wayne Pivac takes the reigns? The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well it wasn't pretty but Wales have made the semi finals of Rugby World Cup. It took a sending off against France but the Welsh players battled through to set up a semi final against South Africa. Can Wales actually put together a consistent 80 minutes? Who will play if Navidi is injured? Should Warren Gatland consider dropping George North? Elsewhere we pay tribute to the Japan side that entertained us throughout and ask if it's the end of the road for this Ireland side. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It might have been a struggle but Wales beat Uruguay to top the pool at Rugby World Cup 2019. It sets up a quarter final against France and the Welsh players will be looking for revenge after the clash in 2011. Elsewhere, Japan pulled off another massive victory by beating Scotland to qualify for their first quarter final. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wow! Wales are into the quarter finals at Rugby World Cup but they didn't make it easy for themselves. Fiji put up a barnstorming display but the Welsh boys dug in to make the knock out stages. Uruguay are next up for Wales and we expect them to ring the changes. In this episode, Ged and Dan hand the show over to the listeners and answer all of their questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RUGBY WORLD CUP SPECIAL Wales might not have been in action but tonnes to talk about! The Welsh boys get ready for the next pool game against Fiji, meanwhile England beat Argentina and Japan move to the top of Pool A. Ged and Dan get to grips with the biggest headlines, including more red cards, the Aussie performances and of course, selecting their side to face Fiji. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales beat Australia in a belter of a Test in Tokyo. Hear all the reaction from the boys. Analysis of the Welsh heroes, Cheika's salty post-match antics and what next for the men in red? Elsewhere, Ireland lost to Japan in another massive Rugby World Cup upset. We look at what all of this means for Wales and for the tournament. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales get off the mark with a bonus point win over Georgia but will face a stiffer test against Australia. Ged and Dan look at the victory that included tries from Jonathan Davies, George North and Liam Williams. The boys also talk about the side they expect Warren Gatland to pick against the Wallabies. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ 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. As the first weekend of Rugby World Cup comes to a conclusion, Ged is joined by rugby writer Craig Muncey (author of Matthew Rees' autobiography) to discuss all the action. Plus they look back at the sensational story regarding Rob Howley. We look at the Wales team to face Georgia and preview what to expect from the Eastern Europeans. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Big One! Sam Warburton chats to the Attacking Scrum about wanting to run away from the Lions, his reluctance to captain Wales and what life holds for him now he's hung up his boots. Hugely open and honest, Welsh legend Warburton talks about the highs and lows of his career. From the Grand Slam successes to the crushing semi final defeat to France when he was sent off. A must listen for any Wales rugby fan. "Openside" by Sam Warburton is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our conversation with Sam Warburton, coming Friday 19th September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time to get ready for the greatest show on turf! Rugby World Cup 2019 is nearly here and to celebrate, Ged is joined by top journalist Steffan Thomas to preview the tournament. Who are the dark horses? Which players should we be looking out for? Who will win the Rugby World Cup? Will it be Wales? The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week and another loss for Wales but how much does it matter? Does Warren Gatland know his best side? Should we be worried about the lack of attacking rugby. Ged and Dan look at all this and take listeners questions ahead of Rugby World Cup 2019. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren Gatland names a shock Rugby World Cup squad with no room for Rob Evans, Samson Lee or Scott Williams in Wales' squad. The boys look at the big calls and see who will make a big impact come RWC2019. Plus reaction to Wales defeat to Ireland and we preview the return fixture in Dublin. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Warren Gatland due to name his squad in under a week, Ged is joined by top journalist Steffan Thomas to see who is likely to make to the squad. We preview the Wales v Ireland game with Joe Schmidt's side coming to Cardiff after a hiding from England. Plus we look at Josh Navidi as he prepares to captain Wales for the first time. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To celebrate the release of his new book Behind The Dragon, TV presenter Ross Harries joined The Attacking Scrum. Why did Dwayne Peel end up with fleas? Who is the real Sam Warburton? Which ex-Wales star refers to menthol cigarettes as 'Fitness Fags'? Behind the Dragon is available from all good book stores and published by Polaris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices