Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans
Episodes
Emotional Interviews and Rustling Crisp Packets
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After the fun and games of the British and Irish Lions squad announcement, it's back to the Pro 14 Rainbow Cup. But don't let that put you off. Ged ha...
Lions Squad Reaction
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, who saw that coming? Warren Gatland has named his squad for the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa. It's safe to say that no one predi...
Last Call for The Lions
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gatland is set to name his squad for the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa. So Ged, Dan and Murph make their predictions on the biggest pos...
George North Injury, Josh Navidi fitness boost, Rainbow Cup Round 1
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ged, Dan and Murph get together (virtually) to discuss the opening round of the Rainbow Cup. More importantly what the injury to George North means fo...
Our British & Irish Lions Squad: Part Two (Backs)
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With our forwards on the 'plane' to South Africa, it's time to choose the backs we'd like to see represent the British & Irish Lions this summer. Is t...
Our British & Irish Lions Squad: Part One (Forwards)
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Time for us to assemble the selection committee for the Lions Tour to South Africa. In Part One, Ged, Dan and Murph select the forwards they'd like to...
The End of Europe for the Welsh clubs
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So all four of the Welsh sides crashed out of Europe this week. Ged, Murph and Dan get together to discuss whether it's all doom and gloom, whether th...
Wales are Six Nations Champions 2021
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's official, Wales win the Six Nations 2021 title. It's all a bit subdued after the loss in Paris but Ged, Murph and Dan review the tournament. Look...
Do we have to talk about rugby?
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, the Grand Slam was not to be. Wales lost at the last in a thrilling Six Nations clash in Paris. Ged, Dan and Murph get together to talk about bu...
Six Nations Special: One More Game
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wales ease past Italy in Rome, so things are getting very exciting. On this week's show, Ged, Murph and Dan look at how the Welsh can get the Grand Sl...
What's in a name? Cardiff Blues rebrand and could AWJ go to Japan?
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another busy week in Welsh rugby. Ged is joined by The Mighty Murph discuss the Cardiff renaming, although Murph doesn't want to talk about it. Elsewh...
Wales win the Triple Crown in Cardiff
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wales put 40 (forty) points on England in the Six Nations to win the Triple Crown. Is the Grand Slam on? Did Pascal Gauzere cost England the game or w...
Jaguares for Pro14? Wales v England preview
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could the Jaguares be joining the Pro14? We caught up with Steff Thomas to see if this could happen. Plus after a week of pretty dismal games in the l...
Six Nations Special: Are Wales on for a Grand Slam? Or will they need 3 more red cards?
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wales are two from two in this year's Six Nations. Who saw that coming? Is it time to get excited about a title or impossible to say until we play aga...
Six Nations Special: Wales edge past Ireland
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well the Six Nations is underway and Wales got a win. But it was far from impressive, limping past a 14 man Ireland. Ged, Dan and Murph get stuck into...
Six Nations 2021 Preview
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Six Nations is almost upon us and to celebrate, Ged, Dan and Murph are part of the same podcast for the very first time. Will it be like Tipuric a...
Wales Six Nations Squad Reaction
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a week without rugby Ged and Murph are back to look at the big stories coming out of Wales. Cardiff Blues made it back to back wins over Scarlet...
The (Glamorgan) Wanderer Returns
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There may have been no rugby in Wales this weekend but no shortage of things to talk about. Ged is joined by The Mighty Murph to chat about the Six Na...
Exclusive interview with Scarlets' chairman plus all the weekend's reaction
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A very special episode for you this week as weâre joined by Scarlets chairman Simon Muderack to talk about managing a region through COVID19, recrui...
New Year, Same Old Problems
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did the festive derbies not satisfy your rugby urges? Step this way for some strong opinions and forthright analysis of Walesâ rugby regions. New ye...
Ospreys pull it out of the bag and the French sides pull out
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ospreys and Worcester played out a cracker at Sixways with the Welsh side getting the victory. Ged is joined by an overjoyed Iestyn to take a look at ...
European victories, brain injury lawsuits and the financial future of rugby
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by Iestyn George to look back at an eventful week in rugby. From the huge news of the lawsuits that former players will be pursuing to t...
Wales beat Italy thanks to Faletau class
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wales get a much needed win against Italy but it wasn't without its scares. Ged and Dan take your questions and try to find out if we're any closer to...
Wales v England debrief
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's never fun when Wales lose to England but we're here to help you through it! What now for Wales? Are there reasons to be optimistic? Are we any cl...
Wales get ready for England test with win over Georgia
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It might not have been pretty but a much needed win for Wales against Georgia in the Autumn Nations Cup. But what did we learn ahead of the stiffer te...
Is Pivac on borrowed time?
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Things go from bad to worse for Wales fans. A heavy defeat to Ireland in their opening Autumn Nations Cup game has put more and more pressure on head ...
Hayward leaves as Wales' defence coach
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can always rely on Welsh rugby to throw some shock announcements at you. This week Ged and Dan dissect the breaking news that Byron Hayward will n...
Scotland win in Wales for the first time in 18 years
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A shocker of a performance from Wales as they lose a dire game in Llanelli against Scotland in the last round of the Six Nations. Ged and Dan try to f...
Wales lose in Paris, previewing the last round of Six Nations, plus a gritty win for the Ospreys
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After Wales lose to France, Ged and Dan look at where it all went wrong. Should Wayne Pivac ring the changes for the game against Scotland? Are the co...
Wales v France Team Selection, Heineken Cup Final and Lions 10 Shirt
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Loads of rugby news to talk about this week. Wales head to Paris to take on France, so Ged and Dan select their side. Elsewhere, there's debate over t...
Wales Autumn Squad, What's up with the Scarlets? Plus Killick is back!
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by Dan to chat through another eventful week of Welsh rugby news. We've had plenty of action in the Pro 14 with wins for the Dragons and...
Pro 14 is back...again, Wales squad preview
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by Steff Thomas to look back at an intriguing opening weekend of Pro 14. Encouraging signs for Ospreys fans but can they cope when the i...
The Amazon Prime Dilemma and European Challenge Cup previews
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by Steffan Thomas to preview the European quarters featuring the Dragons away to Bristol and the Scarlets trip to Toulon. We also look a...
Live Animals and a Lump of Cheese
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just how good is Louis Rees-Zammit? Is it definitely a bad thing that Amazon Prime could be showing the rugby? Can anyone explain to us how next seaso...
Welsh Derby Reviews and is the Pro 16 coming?
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan returns to join Ged and discuss the Welsh derbies. Which players stood out? What can we expect from Dragons and Scarlets in the European Challenge...
Welsh Derbies and Season Resumption Preview
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Time for some rugby. It may be weird resuming a rugby season in the middle of August, but we've got some Welsh derbies to preview! Ged is joined by St...
Is the Jamie Roberts signing a big deal?
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As professional rugby in Wales gets closer to a return, Ged is joined to chat all things Welsh rugby by Iestyn. We look at the signing of Jamie Robert...
The Return of the Killick
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Killick makes a welcome return to chat rugby this week. We cover the Welsh Rugby Union's current predicament, the Six Nations rescheduling and som...
Ashton Hewitt talks Black Lives Matter, Katie Hopkins and the return of rugby
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt joins the show to talk about his fight against racism and speaking up about injustice on social media. From the abuse he'...
Should Ant and Dec replace John Inverdale?
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There may have been no rugby in Wales but it's been an eventful week nonetheless. Ged is joined by Iestyn George to talk about the prospect of the Lio...
What will Post-Covid Rugby Look Like?
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by The Guardian's Paul Rees to see what rugby in a post-COVID19 world might look like. Will a global calendar get off the ground? Could ...
Ben Ryan: Sevens Heaven to Dream Fifteen
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final series of Dream XV, Ben Ryan joins Ged to pick his team. From playing with Nottingham and getting beaten up on the bus, to coaching Fiji ...
British & Irish Lions Dream XV
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it ever too early to start talking about the Lions? This week Ged is joined by rugby writer Craig Muncey to chat about his British & Irish themed D...
Billy Twelvetrees and Frilly Knickers
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ged is joined by rugby commentator and writer Sam Roberts. Despite growing up in England, Sam is a big Welsh rugby fan and has seen many gre...
A Full Moon: Rupert's Dream XV
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time it's the turn of former Wales and Llanelli scrum half Rupert Moon to choose his Dream XV. He talks us through some of the talents and cult h...
Phil Davies Dream XV
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week former Wales and Llanelli lock Phil Davies joins Ged to pick his Dream XV. With experience ranging from Namibia to Cardiff Blues, Leeds to S...
Dream XV: Charlie Morgan
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Top rugby writer Charlie Morgan joins get to pick his Dream XV. A mixture of cult heroes, hipster picks and out and out superstars! Charlie is a great...
Dream XV: Ross Harries
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by top broadcaster and presenter of Scrum V, Ross Harries. Ross picks his Dream XV, made up of all the heroes from his rugby watching da...
James Hook picks his Dream XV
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome an absolute Welsh rugby legend to The Attacking Scrum. Former Wales, British Lions, Gloucester and Ospreys fly half James Hook jo...
Dream XV - Japan, Leeds and Llanelli
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Time for another guest to choose their Dream XV. This week it's Sam Larner, rugby analyst and journalist. Sam joined Ged to talk up growing up in York...
Taking restarts with Zinzan
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is former Ospreys, Newport and Neath outside half Shaun Connor. He joins us to pick his Dream XV. As well as picking an amazing ru...
Cheat Code Players
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ged is joined by rugby writer and blogger Rhiannon Garth Jones to pick her Dream XV. Lots of amazing tangents, including picking players out...
All out nonsense in the backs
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week it's the turn of top rugby writer Alan Dymock to pick his Dream XV. Who knew a Scotsman would have such a penchant for the flair French play...
Tulip, Carcas, The Claw and The Dalek?
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Time for another episode of Dream XV. Another good friend of the podcast joins Ged to walk down rugby Memory Lane. There's lots of Welsh rugby heroes ...
"He's put more people into space than NASA...or the Post Office."
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time, top journalist Ben James is in the hotseat to pick his Dream XV. We talk about Lee Byrne's amazing ability to cut a line, John Davies' amaz...
DreamXV - Can you really leave Toby out?
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's Ged's turn to choose his Dream XV and he's very much gone for his favourites. Who will get the nod at 10? Bennett? Carter? Barry John? Or someone...
NEW FEATURE - Dream XV - Room for Mike Voyle?
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the rugby world suspended due to COVID19, Ged and Dan decided to escape with a bit of nostalgia. A new series called Dream XV where a guest picks...
"End of Season" Review
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID 19 may have brought a halt to sport across the world but Ged and Dan are still in the mood to talk about Welsh rugby. Ged's spent the weekend in...
England v Wales: The Fall Out
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tuilagi's tackle, Joe Marley touching Alun Wyn Jones' tackle and a try from Tipuric that will go down as one of the all time greats. Ged is still lick...
Six Nations Heading to Sky and Wales v England preview
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Six Nations going to Sky Sports and what would the end of free to air coverage mean to rugby in Wales? Dan returns to look at this plus Wales' ...
Wales v France Debrief
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wales may have lost to France but is it all doom and gloom? Ged is joined by Geraint Davies to look at where Wales went wrong in their Six Nations los...
Wales v France Preview and Ospreys break their duct
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by Iestyn George to preview the Wales' Six Nations clash against France. Plus we announce the winner to our competition to win tickets t...
Ireland v Wales reaction
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is stuck in Dublin because of the weather and Ged is stranded in Bristol without his laptop. But fear not we bring you all the reaction to Wales' ...
Six Nations Special: Wales off and running
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Pivac's first Guinness Six Nations fixture is a win for Wales. Playing some stylish rugby, the men in red put Italy to the sword at the Millenni...
Wales v Italy Tactical Preview
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wales v Italy the opening game of the Guinness Six Nations is around the corner. As Wayne Pivac names his first competitive side, Ged is joined by exp...
Six Nations 2020 Preview
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Under a week to go until this year's Guinness Six Nations. Ged and Dan run the rule over England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and France as well as exami...
PART TWO: Dragons and Scarlets through to European Challenge Cup Quarters!
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After watching Scarlets beat London Irish to secure join the Dragons in the quarter finals, Ged and Dan look back at the regions' European campaigns. ...
PART ONE: Wales Six Nations Squad, James Hook retires and Jamie Roberts head to SA
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan are at the Madejski Stadium in Reading to cover London Irish v Scarlets. Before the review of the European action, the boys dive into the ...
European Whitewash, Carre's Red and Wales Squad
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A horrible weekend for the regions in Europe as all of them lose. We look at what went wrong as well as looking ahead to Wales' Six Nations squad. Ged...
Rhys Webb is back, Derby reviews and who will play 13 for Wales?
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! After a feast of festive rugby, Ged is joined by Steffan Thomas to review the derbies. We also look ahead to Wayne Pivac's selections ...
Welsh Rugby Team of the Decade
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the curtain falls on an amazing decade of Welsh rugby, the boys look back by selecting their Team of the Decade. A decade that contained two Grand ...
Dragons beat Scarlets, Moriarty's future and Sanjay's back in Wales
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ged's in fine mood as Dragons edged out Scarlets in a rainy night in Newport. Elsewhere we examine if Ross Moriarty would be a good signing for Osprey...
Elliot Dee, Derby Previews and Euro Catch Up
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A welcome return to the show for Elliot Dee who talks to us about playing for Wales, Rugby World Cup and his favourite Christmas song. Elsewhere, Ged ...
Wales injury crisis in the centre?
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A mixed bag but eventful weekend for the regions. Ospreys lost Dan Evans to a controversial red card in the first minute and went on to suffer a heavy...
Pivac's First Game and What is up at the Ospreys?
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan take a walk through South London to review Wayne Pivac's first game in charge of Wales. We also discuss the future of the club game, the o...
Are we heading for another Project Reset?
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It was a mixed bag for the regions. But the bad was really bad. Ged and Dan once again hand the show over the listeners to debate the future of Welsh ...
Warburton for Wales role and CVC money is coming!
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Due to an injury crisis, Ged presents this show on his own. Luckily there's loads of questions from the listeners to get him through it. Plus some hug...
Mixed bag for the regions but a new low for the Ospreys
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ged's back from his week of fatherhood and here to chat with Dan Colic, sorry Killick. Sadly the Ospreys dominate the headlines by becoming the first ...
The Dream is Over...Wales fall at semi-final hurdle.
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's been emotional....but Wales lose to South Africa in the semi final. Ged and Dan hand the show over to the listeners and get stuck into their ques...
Wales are into the semi finals!
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Well it wasn't pretty but Wales have made the semi finals of Rugby World Cup. It took a sending off against France but the Welsh players battled throu...
Rugby World Cup special: So it's Wales v France in the quarters!
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It might have been a struggle but Wales beat Uruguay to top the pool at Rugby World Cup 2019. It sets up a quarter final against France and the Welsh ...
Rugby World Cup Special: Wales are into the Quarters!
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wow! Wales are into the quarter finals at Rugby World Cup but they didn't make it easy for themselves. Fiji put up a barnstorming display but the Wels...
Rugby World Cup Special: Wales v Fiji Preview
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
RUGBY WORLD CUP SPECIAL Wales might not have been in action but tonnes to talk about! The Welsh boys get ready for the next pool game against Fiji, me...
Rugby World Cup Special: Wales beat Australia!
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wales beat Australia in a belter of a Test in Tokyo. Hear all the reaction from the boys. Analysis of the Welsh heroes, Cheika's salty post-match anti...
Rugby World Cup Special: Wales beat Georgia
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wales get off the mark with a bonus point win over Georgia but will face a stiffer test against Australia. Ged and Dan look at the victory that includ...
Rugby World Cup Special: Howley fall out, first weekend review and Wales v Georgia preview
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Never a dull moment in Welsh rugby. As the first weekend of Rugby World Cup comes to a conclusion, Ged is joined by rugby writer Craig Muncey (author ...
Sam Warburton Opens Up
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Big One! Sam Warburton chats to the Attacking Scrum about wanting to run away from the Lions, his reluctance to captain Wales and what life holds ...
"There's times I wanted the captaincy stripped from me" Sam Warburton Trailer
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our conversation with Sam Warburton, coming Friday 19th September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ...
Rugby World Cup Preview
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time to get ready for the greatest show on turf! Rugby World Cup 2019 is nearly here and to celebrate, Ged is joined by top journalist Steffan Thomas ...
Wales head to Rugby World Cup with 1 from
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Another week and another loss for Wales but how much does it matter? Does Warren Gatland know his best side? Should we be worried about the lack of at...
Rugby World Cup squad special: No room for Rob Evans
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Gatland names a shock Rugby World Cup squad with no room for Rob Evans, Samson Lee or Scott Williams in Wales' squad. The boys look at the big ...
Wales v Ireland Preview: The Last Chance for Bolters
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Warren Gatland due to name his squad in under a week, Ged is joined by top journalist Steffan Thomas to see who is likely to make to the squad. W...
Ross Harries: Behind The Dragon
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the release of his new book Behind The Dragon, TV presenter Ross Harries joined The Attacking Scrum. Why did Dwayne Peel end up with flea...
Wales are Number One in the World
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time for a new season! RWC is around the corner and Wales are ranked number one in the world. This week Ged & Dan look at Wales' win over England in C...
It's all about squad depth
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last episode of the season, and we look at Ospreys' victory over Scarlets and whether we can expect a more exciting side in Swansea next seas...
Gatland for Lions, McBryde for Leinster and where are the signings?
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Gatland signs up for British and Irish Lions 2021, we see if he's the right choice. Who will join him? Also, why are McBryde and Howley heading to ...
Dean Ryan for Dragons, RWC squad and Shaun Edwards departs
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No fixtures this week but there's LOADS to talk about. Will Dean Ryan be a good fit at Dragons? Reaction to Gatland's RWC training squad. The latest P...
Judgement Day Reaction and Wales squad preview
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is over the moon as Dragons get an unexpected win against Scarlets in a thriller. Meanwhile, Ospreys edge out Cardiff Blues but Iestyn is his usua...
Izzy Folau, Robin McBryde and er....Tiger Woods
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just one round of fixtures left this season and the boys look at the latest domestic action. Including some very dodgy officiating and plenty of tries...
Pro 14: End of Season Run-In
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the season is approaching and it was a crunch weekend for Walesâ regions. Scarlets looked like they ended their hope of play-offs. Should...