Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

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 a...

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.co...

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...

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 i...

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 Acas...

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 fo...

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/priv...

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 abou...

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....

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.c...

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....

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/adcho...

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...

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 infor...

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 s...

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...

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...

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...

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 e...