Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

Cai Griffiths joins the show to talk about his eventful career. From big nights out and Victoria's Secret models to his latest role as spear-heading the new era of London Welsh. An amazing character and quick to share his opinion, another chance to catch our special chat with Cai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In spring 2017 Ed Jackson’s life changed forever. He jumped into a friend’s swimming pool and broke his neck. A professional rugby player with London Welsh, Dragons and Wasps he found himself in intensive care. His recovery has been nothing short of incredible. Another chance to hear an amazing story from an amazing man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another chance to hear one of our all time favourites. Phil Steele on his remarkable life. From hiding his depression from his friends, family and teammates, to learning to live with the illness as he created a hugely successful career in broadcasting. Having suffered injury at a young age his career was cut short but his story is hugely uplifting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Taylor was the first Welsh international to be a guest on The Attacking Scrum and what a story he has! From kicking a touchline conversion to win an epic game against Scotland to refusing to tour South Africa on ethical grounds, JT is nothing short of fascinating. He’s seen it all in rugby as a player, commentator or even just as a fan. A great bloke and a wonderful rugby man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales wrap it up 2-0 away in Argentina! Are Wales 3rd best side in the world like the rankings suggest? Do we want to see the kind of fight that Ross Moriarty showed in his red card incident? Who will miss out when all the back row are fit? 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 a shock win against Argentina, we look at how good Wales were. Can they afford to drop James Davies? Is this the end of Biggar at 10? Are Adam Beard and Seb Davies the future at 2nd row? Plus an exclusive interview with Ospreys Scott Otten. 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 scrape past South Africa in Washington but do the Americans really want rugby? Ged and Dan look for positives in the game, including the form of Ellis Jenkins. Should he be in Wales’ first choice 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

The domestic season may be over but there’s loads to talk about. Is Wales v SA a clever move or does it devalue the international game? Can a Welsh side ever win a Heineken Cup under the current financial model? Is Shaun Edwards the key to a Dragons revival next season. The Attacking Scrum Podcast is sponsored by So Coffee Trades. Get yourself some first rate coffee 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

Scarlets have made back to back Pro14 finals after smashing Glasgow but can they pull off the win? Elsewhere, Ospreys won't feature in next year's Champions Cup and Wales fall foul of English Premiership teams again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Cardiff Blues win European Challenge Cup, we debate whether they have the greater pedigree over Scarlets. Elsewhere, is Gareth Anscombe the best Welsh player in Wales? Plus a tribute to the late Gareth Williams, the Bridgend legend who passed away this week. The Attacking Scrum 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 chat with Dragons outgoing coach Shaun Connor. Amazingly open, Shaun talks about the pain of this season at the Dragons but also the players that have impressed. Plus we find out more about the Galactico era of Ospreys and just how much he loves a Greggs! 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

What a week for Welsh rugby. New TV deals for clubs and country. A European final for Cardiff Blues. Plus the boys pick their squad to tour over the summer. 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

Former Ospreys, London Irish and Wales U21 prop Cai Griffiths joins Dan for a relaxed chat. A larger than life character the London Welsh coach talks about life after rugby, playing for Galacticos-era Ospreys and how good he is on a social! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Ged recovering from his stag do, Dan and Daf are in the chair. They look back at Judgement Day and debate whether it should be played early in the season to avoid dead rubbers. 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

An amazing weekend for Cardiff Blues as they book their place in the final! Ged and Dan head to Dublin for Champions Cup semi final and although it wasn't to be for Scarlets, we experience an amazing atmosphere and bump into cult hero Martyn Madden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of a mammoth weekend for Welsh rugby the boys preview Leinster v Scarlets and Cardiff Blues v Pau. Were Scarlets right to protect players ahead of the European semi final? Have Dragons gone backwards under Jackman and WRU. 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

An amazing weekend of Welsh rugby. Despite a 55 hour round trip, Cardiff Blues almost pull of an incredible comeback. George North speculation plus our chat with the legend that is Adam Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A scrum half who could seemingly do it all, he regularly tore defences apart for Pontypool during 1980's. But controversy was never far away. After winning what would be his only cap for Wales, he was banned for almost a year for punching an opponent. In an era where on-field fights were commonplace, Bishop felt that he was being punished by the Welsh authorities. In this explosive interview, he sets the record straight with The Attacking Scrum. No holds barred, no opinions shirked, Bishop's story is one of great talent and shattered dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trailer ahead of our incredibly honest and uncensored chat with Pontypool legend and Wales scrum-half David Bishop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a weekend! The boys look back as Scarlets have a Great Friday by beating La Rochelle at a packed house in Llanelli to make the semis of Champions Cup. Meanwhile Cardiff Blues get a great result away at Edinburgh to earn a place in Challenge Cup semi 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

In an Attacking Scrum Special, Phil Steele speaks to Ged about fighting his demons, hiding his illness from his students and feeling suicidal in the tough, uncompromising dressing rooms of South Wales in 1980's. Despite having been struck by personal tragedy a number of times, Phil's story is one of immense positivity. Having learnt to live with his depression, he found fame as touchline reporter on BBC Wales' coverage of live rugby, regularly delights crowds with his entertaining after dinner speeches and is regarded as an all-round nice guy of rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't miss our special with Phil Steele. Open, honest and candid. Phil talks about his struggle with depression, his career and his out and out love for rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we bid farewell to ‘Bomb’ – a Welsh legend. We also get to grips with the big issues from the regions. Is this Dragons’ worst ever season? Is the Cardiff Blues head coach an embarrassing appointment? Plus preview of Scarlets and Blues’ big European cup ties. 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 Two of our special with Wales rugby favourites Sonny Parker and Cai Griffiths. This time the boys talk about their time with the Ospreys. What Alun Wyn Jones and Dan Biggar are like in training. Their favourite touring memories. Plus their role in their remarkable season as coaching London Welsh in the 9th tier of English rugby. Big thanks to London Welsh and Chestertons for sorting our the evening. 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 first ever live show! Reviewing the Six Nations with Wales international Sonny Parker and ex-Osprey and London Welsh coach Cai Griffiths. We try out fact or fiction with some ex-pros. Big thanks to London Welsh and Chestertons for sorting out the evening for us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AWJ gets better with age. Gatland doesn’t know his best XV. How can we improve the atmosphere at Wales games. If you love Welsh Rugby, you’ll love The Attacking Scrum. 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

Does it matter if Wales finish second? Or is it important to finish as high in the table as possible. As Six Nations reaches its final weekend, The Attacking Scrum boys look back as the Welsh boys hammered Italy. They examine who should make the team for France game. Is this the last we’ll see of Cubby for a while? 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

Cubby gets a go! Gatland names an outrageous team but is it too gung ho? Will he regret underestimated Italy. Elsewhere BBC Wales lose their right to broadcast Pro 14 games. Has the league just shot itself in the foot? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan play selector as they pick their side for Wales v Italy in Six Nations. Is there room for Halfpenny? Can you trust Patchell's goalkicking? Elsewhere, Dragons were humiliated in South Africa in one of the worst results in Welsh rugby history. Can Jackman stop the rot or does it all hinge on next season? 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

Was the referee to blame or were Wales simply not good enough? This weekend had it all in terms of action. Ged and Dan dissect the drama and debate the future for the Welsh team. Also, we catch up with Wales Women’s international Jade Knight on juggling training with being a mother, a midwife and miles away from 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

If you love Welsh Rugby, you need to listen to The Attacking Scrum. We get ready for Wales' Six Nations clash against Ireland. Will Gatland ring the changes or stick to his guns? Plus, just how much of a mess if Pro 14? 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 Worst TMO decision of all time. It’s never fun losing to England so Ged catches up with Iestyn George to take out their frustration on THAT decision, the lousy weather and quite simply, Mike Brown. Elsewhere, Craig Muncey joins Ged to chat about what they want to banish to the ‘Sin Bin’ and a quick round up of regional news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a result! After Wales batter Scotland in Cardiff, the boys look at what made it so special. This time Ged welcomes The Mighty Murph for his first stint at co-hosting. They debate whether Navidi is international class, whether Halfpenny can be dropped and what it means for the game against England. In all the excitement, there is a bit of colourful language this week. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, be sure to 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

Ahead of Wales’ Six Nations kick off against Scotland, Ged and Dan preview the boys’ chances. Should Patchell start at 10? Will Gatland’s men opt for power rather than guile. Are they a good bet at 18-1? Plus reaction to Tandy leaving Ospreys and Wales’ injury woes. 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 a number of guests to look at the regions' European campaigns. Chris Prescot looks at whether Scarlets can win the European Champions Cup. Iestyn George on Ospreys and whether there are reasons for optimism. Craig Muncey examines Cardiff Blues chances in Parker Pen Shield. Meanwhile Ged takes stock of Dragons season to date. 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

An amazing weekend of rugby including an all-time great performance from Scarlets. Ospreys holding European champions to a draw and an exciting win for Cardiff Blues. Ged and Dan chew the fat and catch up with old pal The Mighty Murph. 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 with Ed Jackson - Former Dragons, London Welsh and Wasps No 8. Ed joins The Attacking Scrum to chat about the accident which ended his career, left him in intensive care and unexpected to walk again. His recovery has been a remarkable story and his positivity has fuelled his progress. Buy tickets to Ed’s London Welsh XV v Welsh Charitables at www.londonwelshrugby.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan review the derbies including Scarlets mauling of the Dragons in Llanelli. Elsewhere Ospreys edge past Cardiff Blues in Swansea. We catch up with Ospreys hooker Scott Otten and decide if Andy Powell is the Donald Trump of Welsh 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

It's New Year's Day so Ged and Dan decide to set some resolutions for the sides in Wales. From Scarlets kicking game to Ospreys signings, what should change in 2018? 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

Can Scarlets pull off a great recovery to get out of their pool? What lies in wait for Ospreys and Cardiff Blues over Xmas? Do the Dragons still have an 'affinity' problem? 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

Some amazing results and games this week. Ged and Dan try out a new format for the show with plenty of debate and disagreement. Have Ospreys turned the corner? Do the Scarlets need to calm down? Will Geordan Murphy be a good appointment for Cardiff Blues? Who is next to join Dragons? The Attacking Scrum 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 South Africa review, an assessment of Wales’ autumn campaign. Massive transfer news plus a debate about behaviour in rugby grounds. The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by So Coffee Trades. Get your coffee now 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 wait for a Wales win against New Zealand goes on. Were there positives to take out of the game or was it same old, same old from Wales? Ged and Dan look back on the defeat to All Blacks and look ahead to South Africa game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do Wales struggle so much against tier two nations? After a dire performance versus Georgia, Ged and Dan look for some answers. What went wrong and how can Wales get it right ahead of the always daunting task of New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales 21 v 29 Australia. Not the result that Wales were looking for but definitely some positives. Some more attacking rugby at last. Was this a one-off or can we expect to see more of the same as the Autumn Internationals progress? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Wales take on Australia in Cardiff, Ged heads behind the scenes to watch the game via media zone. This episode is his matchday experience including press conference with Alun Wyn Jones and Warren Gatland. Also featuring interviews with Peter Jackson of The Rugby Paper, Illtud Dafydd of The Rugby Conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Autumn Internations, we look at the coaches in Welsh pro rugby. How are they faring? Who is going well and who needs better results? Will Steve Tandy last the season? What to expect from Warren Gatland as Wales boss for next two years. We also preview Wales v Australia as we pick our side for the first game of the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another jam-packed week for Welsh rugby news. Gatland’s surprise squad for Autumn Internationals. Derby games in Pro 14. Training games between England and Wales! Plus there’s transfer news with George North linked with a move back to Wales and a host of young Welsh talent committing their futures to the regions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rhys Webb’s rugby future with Wales. Some Epic European battles and some amazing results. Choosing our Wales squad. Previewing the derbies. Plus a chat with Dan Biggar thanks to Nick Heath at Pundit Arena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

European rugby is back, but is it actually growing the game? Is EPRC doing enough to promote the game or are they just sat counting the cash? Meanwhile, on the pitch their was mixed fortunes for Welsh sides. Scarlets narrowly missed out on a famous win in Toulon. Ospreys couldn't quite find enough to put away Clermont. While Cardiff Blues were the only side to win, the Dragons missing out in Newcastle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices