Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

Paul Rees joins the show to look back at Wales' narrow loss to England. Where are we heading? Signs of encouragement, or a missed opportunity. Also, just how good is Tommy Reffell. Finally, we talk the Anglo-Welsh league, after Premiership coaches tell Paul they're open to Welsh teams joining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seimon Williams joins the pod once again to preview Wales' trip to London to face England. Can they build on Saturday's second half or will it be more misery like the first forty? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales almost snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Scotland in an insane game. But what now? Something to believe in, or can we expect more hidings? Elsewhere, can anyone stop Ireland. We also pay tribute to the late Barry John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Six Nations gets underway we preview Wales v Scotland. Looking at the team news, Scotland's hoodoo in Cardiff and if there is a path to victory for the Welsh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Six Nations just days away, Rugby World editor Alan Dymock joins the show to look ahead to the tournament. Who will run out winners? What can we expect from the teams? Who are the dark horses? If you're looking for your rugby fix ahead of the big kick off, download now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Paul Rees to look back at a mad week of rugby even by Wales' standards. Louis Rees-Zammit's move to American Football, Warren Gatland's Wales squad and a win for the Ospreys to keep their European hopes alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Rees joins us to chat about Harlequins win over Cardiff. We also look at Ospreys win over Perpignan and their potential move away from their current ground. We also preview Warren Gatland's Wales squad for the upcoming Six Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Immanuel Feyi-Waboso looks set to choose England over Wales we examine whether this is just a one-off or do the WRU have to rethink how they keep players in Wales. Elsewhere, Tomos Williams is heading to Gloucester, Rhys Carre is going back to Saracens and Taine Basham could be leaving the Dragons. Plus we pay tribute to JPR Williams whose death was announced just after we came off air. Learn m...

Former Guardian rugby writer Paul Rees joins Ged to look back at the Festive Derbies. Including a memorable if not very muddy clash between Ospreys and Bridgend. Another loss for Dwayne Peel's Scarlets, this time in Newport against the Dragons. Meanwhile we look at Wales' back row options ahead of the Six Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Ged live from the Parkgate Hotel for the Attacking Scrum Awards 2023....or something similar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by the author of Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong to look at the mistakes made after the golden era, during the dawn of professionalism, the regionalisation of the game right up to the current day. And look at why the same mistakes have been made and what could be done differently. Plus we review wins for the Ospreys and Dragons in addition to losses for Cardiff and Scarlets. Get your co...

Ged is joined by James Stafford and Steve Coombes to review the weekend's rugby and talk about their new comic "Bleddyn" which documents Cardiff's epic win over the All Blacks in 1953. Get your copy here https://www.bleddyn1953.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Paul Rees to discuss the big rugby news stories from Wales. Will the Six Nations end up on Sky or Amazon? What would this mean for the game? Is it hard to get excited about the game given all the doom and gloom? However, there were some reasons to cheer for Cardiff and Ospreys fans as they clocked up wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Huw Griffin to discuss whether the URC gets unfair stick from Welsh fans? Is there really any alternative? What do the numbers say? Elsewhere we review the weekend's action and take a look at who may have advanced their Wales claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by top journalist Paul Rees to discuss the fallout of the latest round of URC fixtures. What next for the Welsh regions? As Paul Turner heads back to Newport to join up with the Dragons, we discuss where this leaves Head Coach Dai Flanagan. Also, is the South African sensation with a Welsh gran in Gatland's plans for the Six Nations? Plus, who will play 10 for Wales come February? Le...

Dive into the heart of Welsh rugby with Ged and Emlyn, two passionate old pals, in this episode of The Attacking Scrum. Join the duo as they unravel the strategies and tactics that Wales might employ in the next four years. Through analysis and banter, Ged and Emlyn explore the potential game plans, player selections, and coaching strategies that could shape the future of Welsh rugby. Whether you'...

In this solo episode of The Attacking Scrum, your host Ged takes the helm and steers you through the exhilarating twists and turns of the Rugby World Cup. Get ready for an immersive journey as Ged passionately dissects every match, player, and strategy that shaped the tournament's narrative. With insightful (maybe) analysis and unparalleled enthusiasm (for someone so tired), Ged leaves no stone un...

Guardian rugby correspondent Rob Kitson joins us to talk about Gareth Edwards, Dai Duckham, Clive Woodward, Eddie Butler and more of his favourite rugby memories. His new book Around the World in 80 Minutes is available to buy now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MND and colon cancer took the lives of two of rugby's nicest characters. Doddie Weir and Tom Smith. Our mate, former Ospreys hooker Scott Otten is taking part in an amazing challenge to raise money for My Name'5 Doddie and 40Tude. The challenge is epic and the story is moving. If you're able to donate you can give to these amazing charities here https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/the-try...

Jarrod Evans joins the pod to discuss his move to Harlequins, what is what like to say goodbye to Cardiff and his hopes of playing for Wales again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by rugby journalist Paul Rees to discuss the tense semi-final between England and South Africa. Did we all underestimate Steve Borthwick's side? Elsewhere, could a British and Irish League be on the horizon? Or is it more empty chat? The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is brought to you by MSG Tours. For all your rugby travel needs check out www.msgtours.com Learn more about y...

So it wasn't to be for Wales. Ged, Iestyn and James Stafford sit down to find out why. Should we have finished the job in the first half? Why was their no card for the Tompkins incident? How does the squad evolve now? Plus we review South Africa's win over France and the epic between Ireland and NZ. Thanks to our sponsors MSG Tours for the trip out there. Check out www.msgtours.com if you're consi...

Ged and Dan are in Nantes to watch Wales defeat Georgia. There's fan reaction, all the atmosphere from inside the ground, plus analysis of the win including the big news that Toby Faletau is out for the tournament. Thanks to our sponsors MSG Tours for the trip out there. Check out www.msgtours.com if you're considering heading out to France or thinking about the British and Irish Lions in 2025. Le...

The boys are in Nantes ahead of Wales' final pool stage game. How important will momentum be for Wales? Will we see a more clinical Welsh performance? Has Gatland proven he doesn't need Shaun Edwards to get the best out of the players? The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World Cup is brought to you by MSG Tours. For all your rugby travel needs check out www.msgtours.com Learn more about your ad choic...

What's the most remarkable rugby ground in the world? We chat to author and journalist Ryan Jarman about some of the most beautiful, brilliant and bizarre places to watch and play rugby. Ryan's new book Remarkable Rugby Grounds is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices