The Dragons Lair

It’s our 100th episode of the pod and we have a very special guest. Former Dragons and Wales Grand Slam coach Mike Ruddock joins us for a chat. Ruddock’s Newport Gwent Dragons were labelled “rejects” and “journeymen” by the Welsh rugby media and yet Dragons went unbeaten in the league at home and came close to winning the league on the last day of the season. Mike gives an insight into that season...

We look back on the season with freelance journalist and Dragons correspondent for the South Wales Argus. Iestyn Thomas. We dish out some awards, discuss the “unkind” fixture list and ask whether Dragons can kick on next season. Thanks to all our listeners who have supported us this season. #Welshrugby #Dragons #URCgo #MenofGwent #RodneyParade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

The lads look back on yet another DRAW for the Dragons, this time against Scarlets. A familiar tale of being bottom Welsh team for another season and failing to take opportunities. We pick the bones out of it, give our take on the Wales squad for the summer tests and round up the Gwent rugby results. #Dragons #Welshrugby #RodneyParade #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Gareth is back to join us as we chew over the disappointing loss to Edinburgh and say farewell to the departing players. Usual Newsdesk and Gwent Rugby Round-up before we preview our final game of the season away to Scarlets. #Dragons #Welshrugby #Waino #DragonsLair #WRU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a brave effort from the Dragons who came so close against French giants Montpellier but it wasn’t to be. We reflect on the game with the help of WRRAP co-host and Abertillery coach Dan Crandon. Plus the usual Newsdesk, Gwent Rugby Round-up and preview our final home game of the season against Edinburgh. #Dragons #WRU #Welshrugby #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

It’s a victory pod as Dragons leave it late against Zebre to record a first away win in the league for 4 years! We review the action, discuss contract news, the usual Gwent Rugby Round-up and we look forward to a European semi-final against French giants Montpellier! #URCgo #Dragons #Welshrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a tough night at Rodney Parade as a rotated Dragons side got overpowered by play-off chasing Bulls. Was rotating the squad the right call? We also round up the latest goings on in Welsh rugby and preview an important rematch against Zebre. #Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys get together for a special bonus episode as they welcome former Wales international and Scrum V pundit Richie Rees into the Dragons Lair. We chat about his career, his time at the Dragons, being a rugby pundit and his current role as Director of Sports Academy at Haberdashers' Monmouth School. #Dragons #Welshrugby #ScrumV #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

It’s another victory pod as the mighty Dragons fly the flag for Wales in Europe and march into the Challenge Cup semi-finals! We look back at the action and talking points. We also review a fantastic Gwent Derby between Newport and Pontypool, look ahead to the visit of Bulls and can our Gareth get through an entire podcast without saying the word “brave”? #Dragons #Welshrugby #EPCR #ChallengeCup #...

It’s an Easter miracle! Sensational Dragons stun Stade Français in Paris. We chew the fat on an unlikely victory and ask where it ranks amongst our best wins in Europe. Elsewhere we react to Brodie and Rio signing new deals at the club and Gavin gives down the latest goings on in the Gwent Rugby Round-Up. #WelshRugby #Dragons #EPCR #Challenge Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

It was a spirited showing in Joberg as Dragons pick up a deserved bonus point against the Lions. We review the performance, lament our weak scrum and wonder who will play at 9 on the weekend! Gwent Rugby Round-Up returns and we preview the Men of Gwent’s trip to Paris to face Stade Français in the last—16 of the Challenge Cup. #Dragons #Welshrugby #Gwentrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Jamie and Gareth return to go over the latest news from the club, hail the performances of Arron Wainwright and Ben Carter in the Six Nations and review another spirited performance by the Men of Gwent against high flying Stormers. Then they look ahead to another tough game against the dangerous Lions at Ellis Park. #Dragons #Welshrugby #Newport #Gwent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

The boys are back from their well deserved break with a bumper pod reviewing a gritty Dragons performance against Benetton, takeaways from the Supporters Q&A and another busy week in Welsh rugby! Plus the usual Gwent Rugby Round-Up. #Welshrugby #Dragons #URC #Newport #Gewnt #Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another joint episode between the 1912 Exiles and the Dragons Lair podcast, we sat down for a chat over Zoom with Leader of Newport Council, Dimitri Batrouni. We asked about the council's commitment to both grassroots sport and pro sport in Newport, what steps it might take to support the redevelopment of Rodney Parade, and whether anything will ever get built on the Cabbage Patch. We're gratef...

We look back on yet another missed opportunity to get the all elusive URC away win as Ospreys break Dragons hearts in Bridgend. We round up the latest Gwent rugby news and open up our mailbox to answer your questions. #Dragons #WelshRugby #Wales #WRU #URC #OSPvDRA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss a crazy week in Welsh rugby as the Ospreys future looks increasingly uncertain and ask what Y11s proposed takeover of Cardiff could mean for Dragons. We take the positives from a well deserved bonus point away to Munster and it’s Welsh derby time as the Men of Gwent make the short journey to Bridgend to face Ospreys. #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #Dragons #Dragonsrugby #Gwent #Newport Learn m...

It’s a victory pod as the boys look back on a dominant win over Newcastle Red Bulls and look forward to European knock out rugby. We round up the latest rugby results in Gwent and preview a tough trip to Cork to face Munster. #Dragons #Welshrugby #RodneyParade #URC #EPCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Filo Tiatia got his tombola out again and it backfired spectacularly as Dragons got absolutely tonked in Treviso. We assess the wreckage and ask if the team selection was the right call. We chat more on Aaron Wainwright’s departure now it’s been officially confirmed and look ahead to a do-or-die clash against Newcastle. #Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #ChallengeCup #EPCR Learn more about your ad choices...

It’s our first pod in 2026 as we look back on a successful month for Dragons and turn our full attention to the Challenge Cup as the Men of Gwent face a tough trip to Benetton. We also react to reports that Aaron Wainwright will be leaving Dragons for Leicester. #WelshRugby #Dragons #URC #MenofGwent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Christmas bonus edition as Jamie and Gareth sat down with Dragons legend Aled Brew. We chat about his 3 spells at Rodney Parade, his World Cup adventure in New Zealand and his career resurrection at Bath. Have a great Christmas and New Year - regardless of the rugby, from Jamie, Gav and Gareth. #Dragons #Welshrugby #AledBrew #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

It’s another victory pod and it’s a bumper one as we chat to former interim Dragons CEO and current Major League Rugby co-president Graeme Bradbury before reflecting on an unexpectedly wonderful night at Rodney Parade. We also preview the upcoming festive derbies with some actual optimism. #Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #ChristmasDerby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

A special souvenir pod as Dragons win a game of rugby! We bask in a stunning comeback win against Lyon, address Jon Fox and Sean Holley’s comments on Scrum V and look ahead to Connacht coming to town. #Dragons #Welshrugby #ChallengeCup #URC #ScrumV #Wehaveturnedacorner #avictorypodforGareth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gareth look back on a woeful performance out in Perpignan and pull no punches on the state of the Dragons. We read your comments and look ahead to Lyon at home. Can the Dragons make up for an embarrassing performance by finally getting a win this weekend?! #Welshrugby #Dragons #URC #ChallengeCup #EPCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gareth look back on a very encouraging and spirited performance against URC champions Leinster. Were the Dragons robbed of a bonus point by the officials? We also assess the wreckage of Wales v South Africa and look ahead to Europe as winless Dragons travel to winless Perpignan to open their Challenge Cup campaign. #Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #Dontmentionthecard #Wewasrobbed Learn more abo...

By popular demand the boys are back and they are joined by sports writer Elgan Alderman from The Times as we discuss all things Welsh rugby and ask what’s gone wrong? We give our reaction to the WRU shenanigans and another Dragons statement. Then it’s the usual Gwent rugby round-up and Leinster preview. #Dragons #Welshrugby #WRU #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...