Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

Time for a new season! RWC is around the corner and Wales are ranked number one in the world. This week Ged & Dan look at Wales' win over England in Cardiff. Does it really matter about being top of the rankings? Just how good is Dan Biggar? Who should the Welsh management rest for the clash against Ireland. 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 the last episode of the season, and we look at Ospreys' victory over Scarlets and whether we can expect a more exciting side in Swansea next season. Elsewhere, the boys can't help but look ahead to Rugby World Cup and start to get very very excited! 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 Gatland signs up for British and Irish Lions 2021, we see if he's the right choice. Who will join him? Also, why are McBryde and Howley heading to Ireland. Will the Welsh sides be able to compete next season, given the lack of signings? 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

No fixtures this week but there's LOADS to talk about. Will Dean Ryan be a good fit at Dragons? Reaction to Gatland's RWC training squad. The latest Pro 14 blunder. Plus what to make of Shaun Edwards' departure. 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 over the moon as Dragons get an unexpected win against Scarlets in a thriller. Meanwhile, Ospreys edge out Cardiff Blues but Iestyn is his usually self and looking on the pessimistic side. Elsewhere the boys take a look at Wales' RWC training squad and see who might make the cut. 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

Just one round of fixtures left this season and the boys look at the latest domestic action. Including some very dodgy officiating and plenty of tries for Ospreys and Scarlets. After another loss, who should steer the Dragons' ship next season. Outside of Welsh rugby we look at the Israel Folau affair. Finally, who doesn't like Tiger Woods? Ged it seems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The end of the season is approaching and it was a crunch weekend for Wales’ regions. Scarlets looked like they ended their hope of play-offs. Should their form this year under Wayne Pivac be a cause for concern for Wales fans? Cardiff Blues now face a massive game away to Connacht before taking on Ospreys who have made a late surge for play-offs themselves. Meanwhile the Dragons managed a draw but still can’t get that all elusive away victory. 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 there's no Welsh sides involved in Europe, Ged and Dan decide to have a bit of fun and give out some awards. Best player, best signing, biggest disappointment and best youngster all feature. Also, the boys select a combined XV from the regions. 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 the euphoria of 6 Nations it's back to club business as Cardiff Blues hammer the Scarlets. Dan Evans puts Dragons to the sword with 4 tries. Ged and Dan discuss what all of this means. Plus the latest transfer news as Josh Adams and Hallam Amos move to Cardiff Blues. And injury updates as Wales' Grand Slam heroes Josh Navidi and Rob Evans suffer for the cause. 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 clinch the Grand Slam and to celebrate the boys are giving out the Attacking Scrum Six Nations Awards. Elsewhere, we debate if AWJ is Wales' best ever player. Will Shaun Edwards stick around after RWC and can Wales realistically win it? 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 edge out Scotland in a tense game at Murrayfield. Setting up a Grand Slam showdown against Ireland. How can Wales stop Ireland's big pack? How do they control the referee? Are Wales good enough? 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 Steffan Thomas to try and get to grips with the latest goings on of Project Reset. The on-off 'merger' between Scarlets and Ospreys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when you're getting excited about Wales' 6 Nations title hopes, rugby throws you a bouncing ball. Project Reset seems to be indicating a scrapping of Ospreys in favour of turning RGC into a full time North Wales region. Elsewhere a leaked proposal for a World League has caused huge controversy. Ged and Dan get stuck into the big issues this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to preview Scotland v Wales. Ged and Dan pick their game for the crucial fixture. Could Halfpenny feature? Will Anscombe10 keep 10 shirt? Who will take Cory Hill's place? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What. A. Game! Wales defeat England in an epic performance. Ged is joined by Craig to see just how good the victory was. Where it ranks in the best ever victories over England. Will the Welsh go on to win the slam and the Guinness 6 Nations title. 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 is the Big One. Wales v England is around the corner. Are England as good as the press make out? Will Wales stop them and make it 12 from 12. Who should play fly half? What about the back row? Your essential pre-match build up is right here, so listen now! 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

PART 1 of 2. Legendary Welsh hooker Matthew Rees catches up with The Attacking Scrum to talk through his decision to retire. His favourite moment and overcoming cancer to retire on his own terms. Elsewhere the boys look over a weekend that ended in no wins for the Welsh regions but there were still plenty of talking points. 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

Top journalist Steff Thomas joins Ged to react to a disappointing performance against Italy and look ahead to England game. Should Thomas Young keep his place and leave Tipuric out? Does it matter if Gatland doesn't know his best team? Can Wales pull out a big performance to beat England? 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

'F**k bonus points, let's go for the Slam' An unbelievable comeback from Wales to beat France in Paris in the opening weekend of Guinness Six Nations. Were Wales lucky or was it a brave Welsh performance to get out of jail? Who should play 10 against Italy? 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

6 Nations fever is in full swing. In this episode the boys look at each of the squads Wales will be facing. Seeing who their biggest threats are, how we can beat them and which players to look out for. Can Wales lift the title for a 4th time under Warren Gatland as he heads into his last tournament. Plus a Pro 14 review of games for Cardiff Blues, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets. 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 the boys look at whether two-club regional system might work in Wales. Plus we review the Welsh sides' European performances. Finally it's time to get excited by Six Nations. Can Wales' actually win the tournament? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are Dragons already a development region? Were Ospreys fans right to boo their own team? Will there be room for Thomas Young in Wales' 6N squad. If you fancy winning tickets to Wales v England in Aug, check out the link below.... https://bit.ly/2Qo8hRk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First podcast of 2019 and Ged and Dan look back at the regional derbies and ahead to Six Nations. Who has played their way into Gatland's team and who needs to find a bit more? Should be worried about Wayne Pivac's team selections for when he becomes Wales boss? If you fancy winning tickets to Wales v England in Aug, check out the link below.... https://bit.ly/2Qo8hRk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time to look back on another eventful year in Welsh rugby. From great European runs of Cardiff Blues and Scarlets to the new coaches at Ospreys and Dragons. Then of course, there's the national side. Finally completing a victory over Australia and completing an autumn clean sweep. How excited should we be ahead of RWC 2019? If you fancy winning tickets to Wales v England in Aug, check out the link below.... https://bit.ly/2Qo8hRk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No shortage of big news this week. Bernard Jackman leaves Dragons, who should take over the reigns? Who will come out on top in the first Christmas derbies and have the Scarlets got their recruitment wrong this year? If you fancy winning tickets to Wales v England in Aug, check out the link below.... https://bit.ly/2Qo8hRk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are joined by Mark Gardner to get over-excited about Rugby World Cup. As well as looking at our favourite memories we examine what to expect from Japan. How much a beer costs, where Wales will be playing their games and where is the best karaoke? WIN WALES v ENGLAND TICKETS If you're thinking about going to Japan, click this link 👉https://bit.ly/2Qo8hRk For just enquiring with MSG Tours, you'll be entered into a draw for tickets for Wales v England RWC warm up game. You'll also get a discount on your trip for using code ATTACK and a special Attacking Scrum polo shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lots of losses for Welsh regions this weekend but no shortage of talking points. Are Cardiff Blues moving forwards this season? Is it more important for Scarlets to find the right combinations than it is to win silverware? Should Ospreys focus on Europe? Is Cardiff Blues game like a cup final for Dragons? 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

Back to Pro14 rugby action after the Autumn Internationals. After a hammering to Leinster's reserves, what now for Dragons? Is Bernard Jackman facing a must win game next up in the league? Elsewhere, hat trick for Luke Morgan, late blow for Cardiff Blues and Scarlets lose to 14 men. We also preview the European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup ties next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales finish the autumn with 4 from 4. It's now up to 9 wins in a row but still some fans aren't happy. Just how good is this Wales team? Is Dan Biggar best coming off the bench? Does Gatland know his best team? And how cruel was the injury to Ellis Jenkins. 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

Top coach Ben Pegna joins the podcast again to preview Wales v South Africa. Having coached players like Pollard and Kriel, Ben gives us the low down on what to expect. Plus the areas that Wales can target the Springboks. 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 thrash Tonga and clock up 10 tries. Is this the best strength in depth Wales has ever had? Who should start for the Welsh against South Africa? Can they complete the clean sweep? 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 10 years and 13 agonising defeats but Wales finally get the result against Australia. We look back at the action including Tipuric's MOM performance, Halfpenny's missed sitters and contentious refereeing calls. We also preview the next game, a bruising encounter against Tonga with Ben Pegna. 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

Rugby coaching consultant Ben Pegna joins us to reminisce about his time at Caerphilly, to tell us what sharing a flat with Tom Shanklin was like and how he's learnt from Francois Pienaar and Jose Mourinho. We also preview Wales v Australia and see where the game will be won or lost. 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 Scotland reaction - Has Anscombe just secured his RWC starting place? Is Lydiate set to get back his number 6 shirt? Is Gareth Davies' box kicking a flaw in Wales' game plan. Plus a look ahead to Wales v Australia. 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 to look ahead to Autumn Internationals and in particular Wales v Scotland. Is it time to experiment or is it all about results? Could Cory Hill star at 6 in RWC? Can Wales overcome the mental block versus Southern Hemisphere sides. Plus we speak to Mark Williams, son of Bridgend, Wales and Lions back row Gareth Williams who sadly passed away this year. He talks about a great fund raiser with some awesome names including Allan Bateman and Colin Charvis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All four Welsh regions lost this weekend, so we look at where they've gone wrong. We also look ahead to Wales' Autumn International series after Gatland named an exciting squad. Elsewhere, to celebrate the release of Matthew Rees' book, we try to guess his dream Wales' 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

Anscombe scores a wonder try to help Cardiff Blues to a spectacular Heineken Champions Cup victory. Scarlets lose out at home to Racing. What does this mean for their chances in the tournament? Why isn't Challenge Cup on telly? Who should play half backs for Wales in Autumn. 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

All the fallout from the Welsh derbies. Who should play for Wales in the back row during Autumn Internationals? Does Ross Moriarty need to calm down? Plus previews of Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. 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

Could Scarlets be getting a step closer to finding Pivac's replacement? Does Johnny Sexton get better treatment from refs? Plus previews of Welsh derbies. 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

Making a name for himself as a tight head prop at Wasps, Will Taylor walked away from rugby. Despite being in his mid-20s he turned his back on the game. With nothing to go to he tried everything from selling fruit and veg to glass collecting. We find out how he fell back in love with the game and his new life with London Welsh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 losses from 3 for Cardiff Blues, how can they fix the rut? Ospreys and Dragons get hammered in Ireland. Scarlets sneak past Benetton. What does all this mean for Wales rugby team, if anything? Catch up with all the Welsh rugby chat, rugby results and rugby opinion. 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 special episode for you with rising star Harri Keddie. He was Wales' stand out player when U20s won Grand Slam in 2016. Find out how hard the step up is to senior rugby, the toughest player he's played against and which Dragons player is the most fun on tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A weird weekend for Welsh Rugby including some very bizarre commentary. Can Ospreys survive without Scott Williams. How important a result was it for Dragons in Newport? Can Scarlets beat Leinster to the top prizes this year? What next for Cardiff Blues? Catch up with all the Welsh rugby chat, rugby results and rugby opinion. 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

RUGBY IS BACK! We've got a new broadcaster, new players, loads of tries but the same old Dragons. This week Ged is joined by top journalist Steffan Evans to review the first week of Pro 14 action. George North's outstanding debut, late agony for Scarlets and Cardiff Blues and a woeful loss at home for Dragons. Catch up with all the Welsh rugby chat, rugby results and rugby opinion. 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 last of our season previews and it's time to look at the Dragons. We're joined by Dragons flanker Harri Keddie to talk about what pre-season has been like in the dressing room. Dragons fan Jamie Phillips chats about the expectations on the terraces at Rodney Parade. Plus Ged and Dan run the rule over the players and predict how the team will get on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After reaching the final of Pro 14 and the semi's of Champions Cup, how will Scarlets go in Wayne Pivac's last season? Having lost Tadgh Beirne, John Barclay, Scott Williams and many others, can the new recruits step up and deliver more success 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

There’s four season previews for you! We start with Ospreys. What kind of rugby can we expect? How important will Shaun Edwards’ input be. Can they storm the Challenge Cup like Cardiff Blues did last year? 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 the European heroics last year, how will Cardiff Blues fare under new coach? With an exciting setting of youngsters and some impressive signings on board, will there be lots to cheer at Cardiff Arms Park? 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

In the first episode of the season, The Attacking Scrum meets Ben John. The Ospreys centre who had his sights set on getting a Wales cap, only to be beset by a series of serious head injuries. The concussion symptoms got so bad that he was wearing sunglasses at night to hide the glare of car lights and had to turn his training top inside out to stop his dizziness. We chat to Ben about his decision to step away from rugby for a year to protect his health, his current job as a personal trainer and what the future holds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OUT 20th AUGUST. In the first episode of the season, The Attacking Scrum meets Ben John. The Ospreys centre who had his sights set on getting a Wales cap, only to be beset by a series of serious head injuries. The concussion symptoms got so bad that he was wearing sunglasses at night to hide the glare of car lights and had to turn his training top inside out to stop his dizziness. We chat to Ben about his decision to step away from rugby for a year to protect his health, his current job as a personal trainer and what the future holds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices