Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

Rhys Webb is off to Toulon. Is there about to be a change to 'Gatland's Law' and will it make a difference? Elsewhere, Cardiff Blues wonderkid Seb Davies is linked to Scarlets. Ged and Dan also review the Welsh derbies and who made Team of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part Two we look at the fortunes of Dragons and Cardiff Blues. Dragons recorded their second home win as they beat Southern Kings in the rain. Blues however, were on the end of a heavy defeat to Munster. They also lost their coach as Danny Wilson confirmed he would leave at the end of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where do the Ospreys go next? A big loss away to Cheetahs and their hooker gets bitten by a Lion! Ged is joined by friend of the show Iestyn George to discuss what next for the Swansea based side. They also look at Scarlets who just got passed Connacht but dazzled with some tries in the process. Plus there's the Team of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Sean O’Brien right to criticize the Lions coaching team? Ged and Dan discuss the Irish flanker’s controversial comments. Plus a sensational win for Scarlets and a last gasp win in the rain for Cardiff Blues. Elsewhere Dragons were soundly beaten in Belfast and Ospreys put in one of the worst performances in their history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode Ged and Dan head to Old Deer Park, home of London Welsh RFC for their first home game of the season. After a tumultuous couple of years we catch up with some of the figures who've helped to keep the club alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 3 in Guinness Pro 14 and there’s more interesting results. Dragons are the only Welsh region to get a win. Scarlets continue to impress but come up short in an epic battle with Ulster. Tough night for Cardiff Blues who missed a last minute penalty to beat Glasgow. Ospreys meanwhile are struggling, losing at home to Munster and incurring the wrath of Steve Tandy. Reaction to all this plus the latest transfer rumours and news from Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 2 of Guinness Pro 14 is done and dusted and the boys look back at mixed results for Welsh teams. Cardiff Blues, Dragons and Ospreys all suffered defeats on the road but Scarlets played electrifying rugby in the pouring rain. Plus, with Dan Biggar leaving Wales next year, what does this mean for him, for Gatland’s Law and for Ospreys? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan look back on the first weekend of results from Pro 14. An irresistible win for the Scarlets in Llanelli as Leigh Halfpenny made his debut. But a less than sparkling win for Ospreys in Swansea who edged passed Zebre. Meanwhile the Cardiff Blues were comprehensively beaten in the capital and Dragons showed some promise but were out-gunned by Leinster in Newport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After playing some scintillating rugby last year and clocking up the results to win Pro 12, can Scarlets defend their crown? Now with Leigh Halfpenny in the ranks, the West Wales region will be hoping to take more silverware back to Llanelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a horrible results to end 2016/17, the boys look at what this year will hold for Ospreys. Is Steve Tandy under pressure or can he get the best out of his stars such as Tipuric, Alun Wyn Jones, Biggar and Giles? What next for Dan Lydiate? Can he reinvent himself as a ball playing rugby player? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New coach, new kit, new ownership, new name. Is this going to be a new era for Dragons? Ged and Dan examine whether results will improve under Bernard Jackman. Whether the style of rugby will get better and whether fans from across Gwent will start flocking back to Rodney Parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a fitful season last time out Ged and Dan ask whether Cardiff Blues will go better this year? Can they turn Cardiff Arms Park into a fortress? Is there enough depth in the front five? Can the youngsters make a difference? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new rugby season is ahead and Ged and Dan are back to give their take on the new look league. The first of five-part preview, the boys give their opinion on the new teams, the long-term future of the league and who to look out for. A new podcast will be out every day ahead of the new season previewing Cardiff Blues, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a new season around the corner, Ged headed to Ystrad Mynach to catch up with Dragons' new Head Coach Bernard Jackman. What can Dragons fans expect this year? Will results improve? What kind of rugby will they play and who will be the stand out players? #DragonsRugby #Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#LionsNZ2017 #NZLvBIL After an epic drawn series Ged and Oli review the action.What this means for the future of the Lions. Who shone for the tourists. Was this the best Tour of the professional era? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#Rugby #LionsNZ2017 #NZLvBIL – The team news is out and there are no changes! Still the crucial 3rd Test is around the corner so Ged and Iestyn look ahead to the game. After the amazing result for the British and Irish Lions in Wellington can they back it in Auckland. Plus there’s the usual musings about Lions tours gone by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#Lions2017NZ #NZLvBIL What a weekend and what a win for British and Irish Lions as they beat New Zealand in a rain-soaked Wellington. Ged and Dan relive the highs of Faletau and Murray’s tries, the tension of the last 20 minutes and sheer relief of getting the win. Have a listen and relive one of the great Tests of our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sexton in, Warburton in, Itoje in – Gatland rings a few changes for the second Test versus New Zealand. Ged chats to Murph about how he thinks the change in personnel will affect the game. Is AWJ lucky to be there or will he come good? Can British and Irish Lions really topple the mighty All Blacks? #LionsNZ2017 #NZLvBIL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Brian O’Driscoll right to say he didn’t know who Cory Hill was? Ged and Dan discuss the latest row around the ‘geography six’. They also look back at the thrilling 31-31 draw between Hurricanes and Lions. The lads also pick their 23 man squads for Saturday’s crucial 2nd Test against New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an amazing game of rugby between All Blacks and British and Irish Lions, the boys see where the Test was won and lost. Who shone? Who didn’t? What changes should be made for the 2nd Test in Wellington? Just how sublime was THAT try? Liam Williams take a bow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the All Blacks side is announced, Ged catches up with Paul (@DrivingMaul) to dissect the New Zealand team. Where can British and Irish Lions try to target? Will the tourists be able to control New Zealand’s running rugby. Will the Lions be too powerful? #LionsNZ2017 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales beat Tonga with a good result but failed to excite anyone. Can they put on a better performance against Samoa? Wales have a depleted side with injuries and Lions tourists but will be looking to put on a better game of rugby than witnessed in Auckland the week before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liam Williams at Full Back! Ged and Dan get overly excited about the Lions team to take on the All Blacks in the first test. Could this mean some counter attacking from the tourists? Alun Wyn Jones starts his third Test series and Peter O’Mahoney skippers while Sam Warburton has to make do with a spot on the bench. #LionsNZ2017 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a weekend. Gatland calls up 6 new players including 4 Welsh fringe players. Ged and Dan look at whether Gats has cheapened the jersey by picking on geography not merit. They also look back at the brilliant British & Irish Lions result against Maori All Blacks and see what it’ll mean in the grand scheme of the Test series. Plus a look ahead to the game against Chiefs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another narrow loss for British and Irish Lions, this time to Highlanders in Dunedin. Ged and Dan assess whether results are important or is it the performance that counts? The boys also look at which players have advanced their claims for the test side and those destined for midweek games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Wales team announced, the boys analyse the selection. Is there enough experience? Should Keelan Giles be there? Plus some transfer news involving Leigh Halfpenny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan react to the British and Irish Lions win over Crusaders in Canterbury. How much can we read into the result of this rugby game? Was this game almost at Test match intensity? Are the Lions going to be able to rectify their lack of tries? Plus a look ahead to the game against Highlanders in Dunedin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another in our series of 'Lions Memories' series. This week, sport and music journalist Iestyn George chats to Ged about the ups and downs of being a Lions fan. The beautiful rugby of Carwyn James' Lions through to what we can expect from Warren Gatland's 2017 vintage. Grab yourself a 'Scottish Pimms' and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dragons hooker and rising star of Welsh rugby Elliot Dee caught up with Ged to chat Lions, Wales ambitions and sharing a dressing room with Gavin Henson next year. Big thanks to Elliot for taking time out of his holiday while recovering from another ankle op. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The post mortem into British and Irish Lions loss to Blues in Auckland continues. In this part Ged and Dan look at the backs. Is Jonny Sexton playing his way out of the test team? Will Lions backs get better over time? Does Rob ‘Rugby Chaos’ Howley have something else up his sleeve? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a rainy Auckland, British and Irish Lions lost their tour game to an exciting Blues side. In part one, the boys look at the Lions pack. Did Lawes and Itoje advance their Test claims? How did the scrum perform? Will it be enough to have a strong set piece for Lions to defeat New Zealand? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just as we finished recording Warren Gatland named his British and Irish Lions team to face NZ Provincial Barbarians. So as a bonus this week, Ged caught up with the Mighty Murph to get his thoughts on the team announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a win for Scarlets! The boys dissect the momentous victory for the men from Llanelli as the bring home the Guinness Pro 12 title. Secondly, Ged is joined to discuss British and Irish Lions first game by top Telegraph rugby journalist Charlie Morgan. They discuss where the result we be decided, which players to look out for and react to Clive Woodward’s 5Live Rugby interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Telegraph rugby journalist Charlie Morgan joins Ged to talk through the ups and downs of being a fan of British and Irish Lions. From earliest recollections to covering the tour professionally, Charlie shares his Lions memories with us on the eve of the tour to New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As British and Irish Lions tour gets closer, another look back at favourite Lions memories. Pod debutant Greg talks about his experience of going viral during 2013 tour. His picture with Kurtley Beale late night in Melbourne ahead of the second test was picked up by the papers and caused a storm. His brother Oli has much more fond memories, mainly of the rugby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan preview the final of Guinness Pro 12. As Scarlets head to Dublin to take on Munster, we look at where the game will be won and lost. Will Munster be able to strangle the game or will Scarlets free-flowing rugby bring the Pro 12 trophy to Llanelli? Plus call ups for Aaron Shingler and Phil Dollman to Wales tour squad and more messing around in Principality Premiership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Scarlets win the best win by a Welsh team in the pro era? As the men from West Wales defeat Leinster in Dublin, we examine just how good the performance was. How much credit should go to Wayne Pivac and Stephen Jones? Just how good was James Davies? Plus a look at defeats for Ospreys and Cardiff Blues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Saracens lift the European Cup, we look at how far away from this standard the Welsh pro sides are. How do Scarlets, Ospreys, Cardiff Blues and Dragons stack up both on and off the rugby pitch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s crunch time for the Welsh regions as we reach semi-finals of Guinness Pro 12. Ospreys travel to Munster, while Scarlets take on Leinster in Dublin. Will the teams be able to grab the wins away from Wales? Elsewhere the boys disagree on James King v Dan Baker debate and look at why Stephen Jones isn’t touring with the national team as coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newport RFC vote for WRU takeover of the Dragons. WRU make inroads into assuming control over Cardiff Blues. The boys also look back over Scarlets massive win over Ospreys. A pretty dull affair in Caerphilly between Dragons and Cardiff Blues. Do you really care who wins European Rugby Champions Cup? Do you know who is even in the Challenge Cup? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The exciting Wales squad to play RGC, Tonga and Samoa was announced. Jamie Roberts is the skipper but why no James Davies? Also World Rugby are to lengthen the residency period to 5 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Lions fever fast approaching the boys chose their favourite memories as fans of British and Irish Lions. The greatest rugby moments. Scott Gibbs with his massive hits, singing Wonderwall as the Lions beat Australia and drinking at breakfast. Wales, Scotland, Ireland and England coming together, what Lions rugby is all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Previews to final regular round of Guinness Pro 12 season. Scarlets play Ospreys in Llanelli ahead of the play-offs. Newport Gwent Dragons take on Cardiff Blues in Caerphilly for bragging rights in East Wales. Plus which players are coming into form ahead of British and Irish Lions Tour? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the forwards picked it’s time to chose which backs will make Wales’ summer tour. Ged and Dan discuss the merits of giving Jamie Roberts a summer off, keeping Alex Cuthbert in the team and discovering just how good a rugby player Keelan Giles is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ged and Dan swap British Lions selection for Wales selection. They also swap the studio for the kitchen. In part one the boys select the forwards they'd take on WRU's tour of South Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the greatest days in rugby, Lions squad announcement. Ged, Dan and Daf are joined by Oli to discuss Warren Gatland’s squad. Is Launchbury unlucky? Should there be more Scotland players on the tour? Plus we look ahead to British and Irish Lions tour itself.#LionsNZ2017 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How good were Cardiff Blues or were the Ospreys just that poor? Reaction to Newport Gwent Dragons v Scarlets. Is Judgement Day a good thing for Pro 12 rugby. We look at which players will make the Wales summer tour while the first string are off with Lions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time to pick our backs for British & Irish Lions. Greig Laidlaw or Danny Care? Stuart Hogg or Christian Wade? George Ford or er….Jimmy Gopperth? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heads Up – The boys look ahead to Judgement Day in Cardiff as Blues take on Ospreys and Newport Gwent Dragons face Scarlets. They also look at Nigel Owens making the headlines, Shane Williams’ comeback and Mike Phillips’ retirement announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heads Up – The lads review the disappointing end to Cardiff Blues and Ospreys European campaigns. Mighty Murph picks up where the sides should be recruiting over the summer. Should the Welsh Rugby Union oppose the plans to shorten the Six Nations? Plus they preview the weekend’s games with Scarlets, Newport Gwent Dragons, Ospreys and Cardiff Blues all in action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices