Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans
Episodes
Rugby World Cup: Wales Final Squad Announcement
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake to co-captain the Welsh at RWC 2023. Only two scrum halves and no room for Cuthbert or Roberts. Ged is joined by Iestyn Georg...
Rugby World Cup: Owen Farrell decision overturned, Wales team to play SA
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by Iestyn George to discuss the incredible decision to overturn Owen Farrell's red card. We also discuss the Wales side to tackle South ...
Rugby World Cup: England v Wales Reaction
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wales looked to have sewn up another win against England but somehow managed to fluff their lines. Ged is joined by top Welsh rugby journalist Paul Re...
Rugby World Cup: Wales v England Reaction
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wales get a much needed win against England in Cardiff. Ged is joined by Steffan Thomas from WalesOnline to discuss how much we can read into the vict...
Rugby World Cup: Wales v England Team Announcement
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan get together to discuss the team the Wales team that will take on England in Cardiff this weekend. The Attacking Scrum at the Rugby World...
Rugby World Cup: Guide to France
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Rugby World Cup is just around the corner, Ged and Dan are joined by Mark Gardener of MSG Tours to look at Wales' route around France. What can we ...
Sam Davies Special
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Davies opens up about playing through the uncertainty of regional rugby. What he can see happening next, will one of the regions go? Plus we talk ...
Emergency Pod: AWJ and Tips Retire
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just when we were taking a summer break, the shock news of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric's retirements means we're back from the beach. Ged is joi...
Wales Rugby World Cup Training Squad and Scarlets Adventure Over
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ged, Harry and Murph get together for the end of season special. They look back at the Scarlets loss to Glasgow including some questionable decisions ...
Judgement Day Review and Navidi Retires
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Murph look back on Judgement Day, talk about the players released by the regions and preview the Scarlets European Challenge Cup semi final. L...
Judgement Day Preview and Four More Losses
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by Harry Corish from Sport in Wales to review the week's top rugby stories. Including four defeats out of four from the regions. Is this...
Scarlets through and Cardiff miss out
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two European crackers this weekend. Ged and Murph look back on a big win for the Scarlets over Clermont. A near miss for Cardiff in a great game again...
European Review and Wales Women Win again
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A busy week as Ospreys run Saracens close. Cardiff and Scarlets both progress in the Challenge Cup, let's not talk about the Dragons. Elsewhere, the r...
Paul Rees Special: EGM Fallout
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following the historic vote at the Welsh Rugby Union's EGM, Ged is joined by top journalist Paul Rees. They look at what impact the changes may have o...
Six Nations 2023 Review
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by Matt Jones and Harry Corish to review the Six Nations 2023. Are Wales improving? Is there enough time to make an impact at Rugby Worl...
Six Nations Special: Wales get a win!
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Murph look back at a weekend where Wales got their first victory of the Six Nations. Whilst England suffered a huge loss to France and Ireland...
4 losses from 4 and Italy v Wales preview
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the strike, here comes the fallout. The Welsh regions battled hard but it was 4 losses from 4. Was this a glimpse into the future? Elsewhere, wh...
Six Nations Special: Wales lose to England
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Strike Off, Game On
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Wales Players Strike and Ospreys to move to Ealing?
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Eali...
Six Nations Special: Scotland bury Wales
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Six Nations Special: Wales crushed by Ireland
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 star...
Six Nations 2023 Preview
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Alix Popham on brain injuries, player welfare and his cycle ride to France
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After being diagnosed with early onset dementia less than a decade after retiring, former Wales star Alix Popham has thrown himself into his charity H...
WRU Scandal, Welsh squad reaction, European review
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
4 out of 4 for the Regions plus Eddie for Oz
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Squad Selection Special
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Review of the Derbies
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Ospreys beat the French Champions and review of 2022
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 champ...
PR Disasters and 'Europe' gets underway
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 lat...
Return of the Gats
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Never a dull moment in Welsh rugby. Wayne Pivac is relieved of his duties. Warren Gatland is back, potentially for longer than originally thought. Plu...
Pivac Out, Gats In?
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 hea...
A New Low: Wales lose to Georgia
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 suggestio...
Rugby's Greatest Mavericks
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Just how good is Toby Faletau?
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
Woeful Wales sunk by the All Blacks
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Turkeys vote for Xmas...but not 75% of them
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Wales Squad reaction and wins for Cardiff and Dragons
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Warren Gatland Special
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wel...
Could the Welsh sides join the English league? Plus a Warren Gatland preview
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
"I was focussed on business and then I had a Breakdown"
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Ospreys' hooker Scott Otten talks openly about his mental health struggles after finishing playing rugby. Injury forced Scott to retire aged 26...
Another Grim Weekend for the Regions
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fro...
Another mixed bag
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by Murph and top journalist Steffan Thomas to look back at the week in Welsh rugby. A superb win for the Ospreys, late despair for the D...
Dragons win and what about an Anglo Welsh league?
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just Ged this week, and it's just as well because the Dragons have only gone and beaten Munster! Despite the turmoil this week and speculation surroun...
New Season is Underway
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiff get off to a flyer in the United Rugby Championship by beating Munster. A dramatic West Wales derby ends in a draw between Ospreys and Scarlet...
Season Preview
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the new rugby season in Wales around the corner, Ged, Murph and Steffan preview the Welsh teams chances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Test Match Special: Wales lose in Cape Town
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan look back on the 3rd Test between South Africa and Wales. We also review the wins for Ireland and England, before looking ahead to next ye...
Test Match Special: Wales make history in SA
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wales make history in Bloemfontein by beating the Springboks in their own back yard, for the first time ever! So, we've dragged Dan Killick back onto ...
Test Match Special: Wales suffer heartache in South Africa
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wales ran South Africa close in Pretoria, but came up just short in the end. Ged and Murph look back at a fascinating game of rugby and see what it me...
Sam Warburton: Scrum Again
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another chance to hear our interview with British & Irish Lions legend, Wales captain and Cardiff Blues flanker, the one and only Sam Warburton. Host...
Welsh Team of the Decade
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cast your mind back to happier times. Pre-COVID, pre-Partygate and Gatland was leading Wales to Grand Slams and great RWC runs. This week we revisit o...
Scrum Again: Hooky's Dream XV
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another chance to hear one of our favourite interviews, with Wales hero James Hook. You can still get tickets to Hooky's testimonial by going to the w...
End of the Season...A Bloody Awful Season
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Murph react to the Wales squad to face South Africa. Plus they try to make sense of some awful defeats for the Welsh sides. Hosted on Acast. ...
Wales Squad for South Africa Special
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steffan Thomas joins Ged and Murph to look back at Cardiff's victory over the Dragons, the proposed reforms to international rugby and to select their...
Down to Three Regions?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's never a quiet week in Welsh rugby. Ged is joined by Murph and Matthew Jones to discuss the fallout of the Oakwell Report, which proposed cutti...
Ospreys come out on top
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by top journalist Steffan Thomas to look back at this week's rugby. A full bloodied West Wales derby sees the Ospreys beat the Scarlets....
Welsh Derby Reaction
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Murph look back at the Welsh derbies. Will Anscombe ever be the same again? How good is Rhys Webb still? The latest Dragons signing and Sam Lo...
Is there a rot in Welsh rugby?
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ged's in a good mood as the Dragons have finally won a game. Top journalist Steffan Thomas joins him to look back at the weekend's action and get stuc...
Scarlets do the double on Cardiff
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Murph are both nursing hangovers but have no shortage of stuff to talk about, both on and off the pitch. Dai Young wanted a reaction from his ...
How Can We fix the Regional Woe?
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by journalist Steffan Thomas to take questions from the listeners. About the WRU, the future of the regions and the summer tour to South...
The Glamorgan Wanderer Returns
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Murph is back! We look at a win for the Welsh women's team, what the rugby can learn from the FAW and wins for Cardiff, Scarlets and losses for the Dr...
Six Nations Special: A New Low
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wales lose to Italy on what should have been AWJ and Biggar's big day. What next for the Welshmen? Is Pivac's job in danger? Can the team really turn ...
Six Nations Special: Wales run France close
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wales ran France close but should we be taking the positives or bemoaning the lack of chances? Elsewhere, England lost a man after 80 seconds and Irel...
Six Nations Special: Wales v France Preview
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wales take on France in Cardiff and the boys preview the game and pick their side. Elsewhere Cardiff were brushed aside in Belfast, the Scarlets click...
Six Nations Special: England v Wales Fallout
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wales run England close despite being 17 points down but are we getting better or did they just take their foot off the gas. Ged and Dan get together ...
Six Nations Special: England v Wales and Six Nations Quiz
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's England v Wales week and tensions are running high, so Ged, Iestyn and Murph decide to do a quiz to take their minds off the match. Who better to...
Six Nations Special: Wales beat Scotland
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wales bounce back from their first round defeat to Ireland with a win over Scotland. Ged, Dan and Murph look at whether it is papering over the cracks...
Six Nations Special: Ireland v Wales Fallout
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wales took a hiding from Ireland but have the deep rooted problems in Welsh rugby finally shown themselves. Ged, Dan and Murph look back at the defeat...
Six Nations Preview
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time for the Six Nations preview issues. Ged and Dan choose their winners and losers for the tournament. Can Wales realistically mount a challenge or ...
Reasons to be Cheerful
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After getting a tweet about how negative we were on last week's show, Ged and Dan make a promise to try and find the positives. After the Welsh teams ...
Six Nations Squad Preview
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A bumper show this week! The boys look back at four loses from four for the Welsh regions but it wasn't all bad. Ged previews Scarlets v Bristol with ...
Liam to Cardiff, UFC Hidings and Six Nations Injury News
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Murph are back together to look at a hideous weekend for Cardiff and Ospreys. Also to discuss the rumours that Rhys Patchell may be heading to...
Our Christmas Party
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ged and Murph for the socially distanced Christmas party. Welsh rugby chat, lots of nonsense, warm lager and the smell of Rothmans in the air. Ho...
The Cardiff Underdog Story
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All the Welsh sides in action lost this weekend but Ged, Murph and Iestyn find themselves in surprisingly good spirits. The Cardiff game just seemed t...
Rothmans Rugby Yearbook
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With COVID19 once again dominating the rugby news, Ged, Murph and Dan have a look at what it will mean for the rest of the season. The lads also look ...
Why Do Storms Have Names?
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After the highs of the Autumn Nations Series, it's back to earth with a bump. Ged and Murph take a sideways look at this week's news from the world of...
Jamie Roberts takes Centre Stage
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welsh rugby hero Jamie Roberts and top broadcaster Ross Harries join Ged to talk about Jamie's career, Warren Gatland's man-management style, the 60-C...
Autumn Nations Series Review
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Wales conclude their Autumn Nations Series with a win over Australia, Ged and Murph try to find out just how good Wales are. Are they building in t...
Wales v Fiji Reaction plus Australia Preview
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wales get another win against a 14 man side but not before Fiji give them an almighty scare. But next week's opponents Australia didn't impress either...
Wales v South Africa Reaction
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After Wales come close against South Africa, Ged, Dan and Iestyn look back at the performance. What went wrong at the scrum, the improvement at the li...
Wales v New Zealand Reaction and Springbok Preview
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wales were comfortably beaten by the All Blacks in Cardiff, so Ged, Dan and Murph get together to have a moan about selection, refereeing and to see i...
What makes Wales v New Zealand So Special
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ged catches up with author James Stafford to talk about his upcoming book and what makes Wales v New Zealand such a great fixture. We also talk about ...
Wales v New Zealand Preview plus United Rugby Championship Reaction
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So much to get through this week. Wales take on the All Blacks in Cardiff next week, Ged, Dan and Murph look ahead to the fixture and see if there's a...
Wales Squad Reaction and United Rugby Championship Review
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Welsh squad is out for the Autumn Nations Series and it's safe to say there's some surprise omissions as well as inclusions. Ged, Dan and Murph ta...
Train-wreck performances
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Dragons chalked up a fantastic win away to Connacht but it was tough watching for the fans of the other teams. Cardiff threw away a lead at home t...
The Attacking Scrum's 5th Birthday
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 5 years since the first episode of The Attacking Scrum, so Ged and Dan, do what they always did, chat nonsense about Welsh rugby. This week,...
Cardiff win, Ospreys edge the Dragons and Scarlets go close
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ged, Murph and Dan are back to bring you all the Welsh rugby chat you could ever want, and lots of cycling chat that you don't want! Cardiff get off t...
British & Irish Lions Fall Out
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Lions lose the tightest of test matches to South Africa thanks to a Morne Steyn penalty....yes, again. Ged, Dan, Murph and Iestyn try to get to gr...
Test Match Special: Lions lose in Cape Town
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A pretty horrendous week for the British and Irish Lions. After a bizarre buildup things went from bad to worse on the pitch for Warren Gatland's men....
Lions Test Match Special
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Lions get off to a winning start in Cape Town, thanks to monumental performances from Lawes and Itoje. Ged, Dan and Iestyn sit down to pick the bo...
Lions Test Team Selection
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another win for The Lions but it's time to concentrate on the Test team. Ged, Dan and Murph put their selection caps on and chose their side to take o...
British and Irish Lions taste defeat against South Africa A
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Lions lose their first game on tour against a very strong South Africa A team. But how much did we learn? Which players will make Warren Gatland's...
The Weirdest Lions Tour Ever?
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been another very odd week in rugby. The Lions nearly had a game cancelled but played The Sharks. Then they did have a game cancelled, so played ...
The Lions beat The Lions
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The British and Irish Lions tour is underway, as the tourists beat the Gauteng Lions comfortably. To find out what we learnt, Alan Dymock of Rugby Wor...
Lions Tour Special: AWJ injury shocker
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a horrific weekend for Welsh sport but the boys are hear to cheer you up...or at least try. We look at the fall out from Tipuric and Alun Wy...
British and Irish Lions Preview and United Rugby Championship
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've been off for two weeks but they've been busy in the world of Welsh rugby! Ged is joined by Dan and Murph to preview the British & Irish Lions ga...
Baseball, Julian Clary, Horse Racing...Oh and the British and Irish Lions
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been another odd week as we edge closer to the Lions tour but Ged and Murph find plenty of fun from this week's world of Welsh Rugby. And basebal...
The Friends Reunion...Not that One
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is channelling his inner Cilla and reuniting Murph with Iestyn. Along the way there's plenty of drinking, reminiscing, a bit of swearing and even ...
Who will be Wales captain after AWJ?
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we consider life after AWJ, who will become Wales skipper when the great man retires? We also look back at the Heineken Champio...
Never Ending Welsh Derbies and Lions Call Ups
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After another round of Welsh derbies in the Rainbow Cup, Ged, Murph and Dan discuss what we've learnt. We also consider who should be taken on the Lio...