Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

The strike may have been called off but Wales had another poor day at the races, losing to England. Ged is joined by Murph and debutant Charlie Kinder to pick the bones out of another disappointing performance in the Six Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the players' strike is called off, we look at the fall out. What will the new '25 cap' rule mean for the regions? What is the long term answer for club rugby in Wales? Will the WRU start respecting its supply chain? Plus we even preview the Wales v England match...at last some rugby to talk about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another berserk week in Welsh rugby. The players could be striking with the England game less than a week away. Could the Ospreys be merging with Ealing and moving to London? What will happen if the game goes ahead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More misery for Welsh rugby fans after defeat at Murrayfield. Ged, Dan and Harry look at where it went wrong, what changes need to be made and do we need to get rid of the old guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales' Six Nations campaign gets off to a howler of a start with a heavy defeat to Ireland. But is that the end of the 'Gatland Effect' or are we started to worry too soon. Elsewhere, Scotland got off to a flyer, so what changes should we make for the trip to Edinburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Murph preview the Guinness Six Nations 2023 but not before looking back at another week of scandal. As Steve Phillips heads for the exit door, could Amanda Blanc replace him? When it's time to talk rugby we preview Wales v Ireland in Cardiff this weekend. Assess whether France will retain their title and see if Scotland might pick up the Wooden Spoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

After being diagnosed with early onset dementia less than a decade after retiring, former Wales star Alix Popham has thrown himself into his charity Head 4 Change. He joined Ged and Dan to talk about how far the game needs to go in order to become safer. He also talks about how his charity has been supporting affected players who are suffering severe depression. Plus he tells us about planning an...

With the Welsh Rugby Union embroiled in a series of allegations about a toxic culture, the boys look at how damaging this affair will be for the union. Will heads roll? Does there need to be a public enquiry? On the pitch the Ospreys made it into the Heineken Champions Cup next round. Scarlets kept up their winning run in the Challenge Cup, whilst Dragons and Cardiff booked their spots in the knoc...

It's a great weekend for the Welsh sides with four wins from 4. Ged is joined by Harry Corish from Dai Sport to look back at the action plus a review of the news. Including Eddie Jones' appointment as Australia boss and Gatland's coaching team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Warren Gatland's squad for the Six Nations just over a week away the boys choose their's. Who will get the nod in the back row? What about half backs? Could this be the end of Tips, Owens and AWJ? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Murph and Dai Sport's Harry Corish to look back at the festive rugby action in Wales. Have the Ospreys turned the corner? Why can't the Dragons get over the line? Can the Scarlets kick on? What are Cardiff's play off chances? Plus a look at who Gatland may pick as his half backs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Ged and Murph look back at a weekend that provided three wins for the Welsh regions. Including a huge victory for the Ospreys against the French champions. Elsewhere Cardiff and Scarlets now top their group, plus an agonising defeat for the Dragons. Finally we review the year in Welsh rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Ged is joined by Matthew Jones to discuss the opening round of Europe and look at whether the competition has lost its appeal. We also look at the latest car crash interview from Welsh rugby's head honcho Steve Phillips. Meanwhile, could reform in England offer a different route for the Welsh regions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Never a dull moment in Welsh rugby. Wayne Pivac is relieved of his duties. Warren Gatland is back, potentially for longer than originally thought. Plus the regions are closing in on a funding deal with the WRU...at last! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by Murph to look back on another tumultuous weekend for Welsh rugby. As Wales surrender a 21 point lead to Australia, Wayne Pivac is heading for the exit door. We look at what (recent guest) Warren Gatland can expect if he returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this the worst Wales result ever? Ged is joined by Steffan Thomas to debate the future of Wayne Pivac, the governance of the WRU and some suggestions as to how we get out of this complete mess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged is joined by the author of Rugby's Greatest Mavericks, Luke Upton to discuss his new book and debate what makes a maverick so special. We'll hear about some of the great characters featured in the book including Non Evans, David Campese, Ray Gravell, Waisale Serevi and of course Dai Bishop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Ged is joined by Dan and Murph to look back over Wales win over Argentina. Is Toby Faletau the best 8 of his generation? What does this win mean for Wales' Rugby World Cup hopes? Elsewhere, another cracker in Paris as France beat South Africa. Scotland suffer another near miss against New Zealand. And Killick is in good company in hospitality behind enemy lines in Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See...

Ged is joined by Steffan Thomas to review Wales' disappointing opener to the All Black. Is this Wayne Pivac's fault or do the problems run deeper than that? Elsewhere, are Ireland contenders for RWC 2023 or can anyone stop France? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

65% of Welsh clubs vote for an independent chairman, but this is 10% short of the 75% needed. Just how bonkers is Welsh rugby politics? Ged is joined by Steff Thomas to look at the state of the game in Wales and beyond. From concussions to player wages to the democratic mandate...or lack of it. Elsewhere, the Dragons pick up another win, whilst Cardiff, Scarlets and Ospreys all fail to get victori...

Ged and Murph get stuck into the biggest stories from Welsh rugby this week. Rhys Priestland makes the Wales squad and serves up a vintage performance for Cardiff. Fellow call up Rio Dyer shone for the Dragons in their win over the Ospreys. But what is going wrong at the Scarlets? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

A massively exciting one this week, Warren Gatland joins the podcast. What was going through his mind during Warburton's red card? What should the Welsh regions do differently? What coaching job is next for him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ged and Dan are back together for the first time in three years to speculate on what the crisis in English club rugby could mean for the Welsh regions. We also look ahead to Wayne Pivac's squad selection, look back on the wins for Cardiff and the Scarlets and a draw for the Ospreys. Plus a quick peak to our exclusive interview with Warren Gatland (out on Wednesday). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Former Ospreys' hooker Scott Otten talks openly about his mental health struggles after finishing playing rugby. Injury forced Scott to retire aged 26 and after a period where business kept him busy he hit some dark days. Thankfully Scott was in a much better place when we spoke to him but he shared his experience with us. If you feel you're struggling with your mental health or feelings, remember...

Wales Women beat Scotland in a nail biting opener. Cardiff edge out the Scarlets in Llanelli but Ospreys and Dragons don't have much to cheer away from home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices