The Dragons Lair

Jamie and Gav are joined by Enda Fahy from The Prirate Rugby Podcast and Rugby Broadcast to chat TV coverage, punditry and Connacht. They discuss the fallout from another lacklustre performance out in Treviso and round u[ the latest rugby results in Gwent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gav are joined by the guys from the Spritz & Scrums Italian rugby podcast to chat Benetton, the rise of Italian rugby and look ahead to Dragons’ tough trip to Treviso this weekend. Plus the latest news from Rodney Parade and Gav’s Gwent Rugby round-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gav get to talk about a Dragons win this week! We look back on a much-needed but nervy win against Zebre. Plus some news, Gwent Rugby round-up and a look in the mailbox for your questions and comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gav are joined by former Dragons and Wales flanker Jamie Ringer. Jamie talks about his fond times at Rodney Parade as well as his hopes for the Dragons and the current state of Welsh rugby. We pick the positives from the Bulls game and look ahead to a must-win against Zebre on Good Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a short break Jamie and Gav are back to discuss Wales vs Italy, Welsh rugby being in a dark place and look ahead to the return of the URC = Perfectly fine league as Dragons take on the Bulls at Rodney Parade. The link to Lee G's survey is here: it is completely anonymous and takes about 10 minutes. https://openss.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3UlIABXDhve7jTM Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jamie is joined by Ulster supporter Ian Frizzell to look back on Ireland v Wales and to preview Ulster v Dragons. We chat about the departure of Dan McFarland, Ulster’s season so far and whether injury-ravaged Dragons can take anything away from a tough trip to Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Dragons legend and Wales hooker Steve 'Jabba' Jones joins Jamie and Gav for a great chat. We also look back on another disappointing effort up in Glasgow and round up the latest results in Gwent rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iain Hay from the Scottish Rugby Podcast joins Jamie and Gav to chat all things Scottish rugby and Glasgow including a certain TMO decision! We then look ahead to a tough trip to Glasgow and hope it won’t be another painful night at Scotstoun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Wales Argus sports reporter Chris Kirwan joins Jamie and Gav to review a disappointing first block of the season. What’s going wrong and are there any positives to take into the second block of the season? Plus some Six Nations chat, listeners comments and Gav’s Gwent rugby-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Newport, Dragons and Wales international Ian Gough joins Jamie and Gav this week. A proud man of Gwent, Goughy talks about his time at Newport RFC, Dragons and the Galactico era Ospreys. Gough also talks about his Wales career, playing under Gatland and Edwards. Plus his views on the Welsh Regions, concussion lawsuit and Wales’ chances in the Guinness Six Nations. Then the usual news, Gwent...

Sports analyst and Sharks supporter Angus Usher joins Jamie and Gav to chat all things Saffa rugby and to preview Dragons’ crunch Challenge Cup game against Sharks. Plus the latest contract news, Gav’s Gwent rugby round-up and our reaction to Wales’ 6 Nations squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dragons RFC chairman David Buttress joins Jamie and Gavin for an exclusive Q&A episode. Welsh rugby is going through a challenging time to say the least and as you would expect from David, his answers to your questions were open, honest and informative. Topics include: The Joint Supporters Group letter to new WRU boss Abi Tierney, the Nightmare on Westgate Street(!), why Dragons have no defence co...

Jamie and Gav look back on an encouraging performance out in Pau but lament the usual errors and lack of leadership. We discuss the troubling news of Aaron Wainwright being linked with a move to the English Premiership. Plus we look in the mailbox, Gwent rugby-round up, rating Rio Dyer’s playlist and a look ahead to the festive derbies against Cardiff and Scarlets You can find our festive quizzes...

Wales legend Colin Charvis joins Jamie and Gav to talk his about his terrific career in rugby and his time at the Dragons as a player and coach. We chat about his legal case against the rugby authorities and his thoughts on the future of Welsh rugby. Then Jamie and Gav look back on an unexpected bonus point win over Oyonnax, delve into the mailbox, rate Ben Carter’s playlist and look ahead to Drag...

Jamie and Gav are joined by Rugby analyst and writer Sam Larner. Sam gives listeners an insight into Dragons’ Challenge Cup opponents Oyonnax - what to expect and the key players to look for. We discuss why teams kick the ball away and review the disappointing first block of URC fixtures for the Dragons. We then review another error-prone performance for Dragons in SA, open the mailbox, review Oll...

Jamie and Gav are joined by South African rugby YouTuber and Lions supporter Riaan Louw. We chat all things Lions, why crowds are low in Johannesburg, the URC compared to Super Rugby and the dangermen Dragons should be looking out for. Jamie and Gav have talk about a painful defeat in Durban, then open the mailbox, rate Rhodri Williams’ playlist and preview what could be another painful afternoon...

Jamie and Gav have another special guest joining them this week. Former Dragons centre/Wing/Full-Back Adam Hughes. Adam talks about his time at the Dragons and Exeter. He also talks candidly about the problems with URC and having to retire from the game at just 28 years old. We also talk about the derby win over the Ospreys, Matthew Screech’s playlist, a very unpopular opinion involving Phil Colli...

Jamie and Gav look back at a predictable afternoon against the fully operational Death Star known as Leinster and gave their take on that Taine Basham elbow on Ross Byrne. We check our mailbox, rate Elliot Dee’s matchday playlist, Gav’s Gwent Rugby round-up and our predictions for another Welsh derby at Rodney Parade against the Ospreys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Jamie and Gav are joined by Leinster supporter Tom Coleman @LeinsterRoyalty to preview our clash against the mighty Leinster in Newport. We take the positives from a tough night in Cork, check our mailbag for your comments and heap praise on Lloyd Fairbrother. Plus there’s Gav’s Gwent Rugby round-up and our predictions for another game at Rodney Parade! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Jamie and Gav had the pleasure of having Dragons hooker James Benjamin on the pod this week. We chat about his transition from back-rower to hooker, coaching youngsters, that wretched derby, playing under Lyn Jones and Dragons training against Wales. We take your questions and comments and round up the latest in Gwent rugby. Plus we preview a daunting trip to Munster without our key players (Yikes...

Jamie and Gavin look back on a massive missed opportunity against Edinburgh and discuss what went right and what didn’t. We take the listeners questions and comments. Gav’s rounds up the rugby in Gwent last weekend and discusses the concerns around the grassroots game. Why are clubs struggling and what can be done about it? Then we preview the Dragons v Cardiff derby. Can Dragons finally break the...

Jamie and Gav were joined by a special guest this week, former Dragons captain Rynard Landman. Rynard was a fan favourite at Rodney Parade and made 115 appearances for the region before leaving in 2019 for a new adventure in France. Rynard talks about his rugby journey in South Africa, his fond memories of playing for the Dragons and his cultural experience in France. He also spoke about the Sprin...

Jamie and Gav have the pleasure of chatting with the Dragons Wheelchair team about getting the team started, keeping it going, connecting with the community and beating the Ospreys! It is then a headlong dive through pre-season games, prep for the URC, the Georgia game, the Argentina game and World Cup predictions. There is even a review of the Exorcist thrown in for good measure. Learn more about...

Jamie and Gav were joined by their first ever guest this week. Chairman of the Official Dragons Supporters Club Dan Hallett. Dan spoke about his experiences as a Dragons supporter, his role as Chairman and what supporters can do to help the DOSC thrive. We also review the Ospreys friendly win, who impressed us and why it’s ok to take penalty kicks in a pre-season game! A new feature called Gav’s G...

You hosts Jamie and Gav bring you the first episode in our new Dragons Rugby fan podcast. With so much to cover the boys did well to cover the bases of the takeover, both new kits, recruitment and their hopes for the new season. More importantly, the pre-season warm up against the Ospreys this weekend is discussed and expecttions are made clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...