Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans
Episodes
Scarlets on Fire, Blues look dire.
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan look back on the first weekend of results from Pro 14. An irresistible win for the Scarlets in Llanelli as Leigh Halfpenny made his debut....
Scarlets Season Preview 2017/18
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After playing some scintillating rugby last year and clocking up the results to win Pro 12, can Scarlets defend their crown? Now with Leigh Halfpenny ...
Ospreys Season Preview
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After a horrible results to end 2016/17, the boys look at what this year will hold for Ospreys. Is Steve Tandy under pressure or can he get the best o...
Dragons Season Preview 2017/18
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
New coach, new kit, new ownership, new name. Is this going to be a new era for Dragons? Ged and Dan examine whether results will improve under Bernard...
Cardiff Blues preview 2017/18
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After a fitful season last time out Ged and Dan ask whether Cardiff Blues will go better this year? Can they turn Cardiff Arms Park into a fortress? I...
Pro 14 Preview 1: The New Look Guinness Pro 14
27 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A new rugby season is ahead and Ged and Dan are back to give their take on the new look league. The first of five-part preview, the boys give their op...
New Rugby Season Special - Bernard Jackman Dragons
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With a new season around the corner, Ged headed to Ystrad Mynach to catch up with Dragons' new Head Coach Bernard Jackman. What can Dragons fans expec...
Lions Test Match Special: Third Test Review
09 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
#LionsNZ2017 #NZLvBIL After an epic drawn series Ged and Oli review the action.What this means for the future of the Lions. Who shone for the tourists...
Lions Test Match Special: 3rd Test preview and team news
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
#Rugby #LionsNZ2017 #NZLvBIL â The team news is out and there are no changes! Still the crucial 3rd Test is around the corner so Ged and Iestyn look...
Lions Test Match Special: New Zealand 21 v 24 British and Irish Lions
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
#Lions2017NZ #NZLvBIL What a weekend and what a win for British and Irish Lions as they beat New Zealand in a rain-soaked Wellington. Ged and Dan reli...
Lions Test Match Special: 2nd Test Team Reaction
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sexton in, Warburton in, Itoje in â Gatland rings a few changes for the second Test versus New Zealand. Ged chats to Murph about how he thinks the c...
Lions Test Match Special: BOD causes outrage with Cory Hill comments
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Was Brian OâDriscoll right to say he didnât know who Cory Hill was? Ged and Dan discuss the latest row around the âgeography sixâ. They also l...
Lions Test Match Special: Review of 1st Test between NZ and British and Irish Lions
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After an amazing game of rugby between All Blacks and British and Irish Lions, the boys see where the Test was won and lost. Who shone? Who didnât? ...
Lions Test Match Special: Reaction to New Zealand side feat @DrivingMaul
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As the All Blacks side is announced, Ged catches up with Paul (@DrivingMaul) to dissect the New Zealand team. Where can British and Irish Lions try to...
Lions Test Match Special: The British and Irish Lions team to play New Zealand
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Williams at Full Back! Ged and Dan get overly excited about the Lions team to take on the All Blacks in the first test. Could this mean some coun...
Wales Rugby Tour Special: Samoa v Wales Preview
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wales beat Tonga with a good result but failed to excite anyone. Can they put on a better performance against Samoa? Wales have a depleted side with i...
Lions Tour Special: Shock call ups and the battering of NZ Maori
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What a weekend. Gatland calls up 6 new players including 4 Welsh fringe players. Ged and Dan look at whether Gats has cheapened the jersey by picking ...
Lions Tour Special: Highlanders reaction and NZ Maori preview
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Another narrow loss for British and Irish Lions, this time to Highlanders in Dunedin. Ged and Dan assess whether results are important or is it the pe...
Wales Tour Special: Preview of Tonga v Wales in Auckland
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the Wales team announced, the boys analyse the selection. Is there enough experience? Should Keelan Giles be there? Plus some transfer news invol...
Mighty Lions beat Crusaders in Christchurch - Tour's back on!
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan react to the British and Irish Lions win over Crusaders in Canterbury. How much can we read into the result of this rugby game? Was this g...
Free flowing rugby and free flowing beer - Iestyn George's Lions memories
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Another in our series of 'Lions Memories' series. This week, sport and music journalist Iestyn George chats to Ged about the ups and downs of being a ...
Bonus Chat with Dragons hooker Elliot Dee
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dragons hooker and rising star of Welsh rugby Elliot Dee caught up with Ged to chat Lions, Wales ambitions and sharing a dressing room with Gavin Hens...
Lions lose to Blues in Auckland â What did we learn about the pack?
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In a rainy Auckland, British and Irish Lions lost their tour game to an exciting Blues side. In part one, the boys look at the Lions pack. Did Lawes a...
Lions backs fail to fire in Auckland
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The post mortem into British and Irish Lions loss to Blues in Auckland continues. In this part Ged and Dan look at the backs. Is Jonny Sexton playing ...
Reaction to British and Irish Lions team to play NZ Provincial Barbarians.
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Just as we finished recording Warren Gatland named his British and Irish Lions team to face NZ Provincial Barbarians. So as a bonus this week, Ged cau...
Scarlets bring home the title/Lions land in NZ
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What a win for Scarlets! The boys dissect the momentous victory for the men from Llanelli as the bring home the Guinness Pro 12 title. Secondly, Ged i...
Charlie Morgan - Lions Memories
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Telegraph rugby journalist Charlie Morgan joins Ged to talk through the ups and downs of being a fan of British and Irish Lions. From earliest recolle...
More Lions Rugby Memories: Late Night with Kurtley Beale
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As British and Irish Lions tour gets closer, another look back at favourite Lions memories. Pod debutant Greg talks about his experience of going vira...
Can Scarlets win Guinness Pro 12 title?
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan preview the final of Guinness Pro 12. As Scarlets head to Dublin to take on Munster, we look at where the game will be won and lost. Will ...
The best win by a Welsh region ever?
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Was Scarlets win the best win by a Welsh team in the pro era? As the men from West Wales defeat Leinster in Dublin, we examine just how good the perfo...
Pro 12 Semi Final Preview
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs crunch time for the Welsh regions as we reach semi-finals of Guinness Pro 12. Ospreys travel to Munster, while Scarlets take on Leinster in Dub...
How to build the most successful team ever
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As Saracens lift the European Cup, we look at how far away from this standard the Welsh pro sides are. How do Scarlets, Ospreys, Cardiff Blues and Dra...
Was this the Busiest Newsweek in Wales ever?
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The exciting Wales squad to play RGC, Tonga and Samoa was announced. Jamie Roberts is the skipper but why no James Davies? Also World Rugby are to len...
WRU take over the regions
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Newport RFC vote for WRU takeover of the Dragons. WRU make inroads into assuming control over Cardiff Blues. The boys also look back over Scarlets mas...
Guinness Pro 12 last week preview - Latest news, previews and reviews from Welsh Rugby
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Previews to final regular round of Guinness Pro 12 season. Scarlets play Ospreys in Llanelli ahead of the play-offs. Newport Gwent Dragons take on Car...
Best Ever British and Irish Lions Memories - Part 1
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Lions fever fast approaching the boys chose their favourite memories as fans of British and Irish Lions. The greatest rugby moments. Scott Gibbs ...
Selecting Wales' backs for Tonga and Samoa
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the forwards picked itâs time to chose which backs will make Walesâ summer tour. Ged and Dan discuss the merits of giving Jamie Roberts a sum...
Who should make the Wales squad? - Forwards
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ged and Dan swap British Lions selection for Wales selection. They also swap the studio for the kitchen. In part one the boys select the fo...
Judgement Day Review
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How good were Cardiff Blues or were the Ospreys just that poor? Reaction to Newport Gwent Dragons v Scarlets. Is Judgement Day a good thing for Pro 12...
Lions Squad Announcement
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the greatest days in rugby, Lions squad announcement. Ged, Dan and Daf are joined by Oli to discuss Warren Gatlandâs squad. Is Launchbury unl...
Lions Selection - The Backs
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Time to pick our backs for British & Irish Lions. Greig Laidlaw or Danny Care? Stuart Hogg or Christian Wade? George Ford or erâŠ.Jimmy Gopperth? Ho...
Judgement Day Preview
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Heads Up â The boys look ahead to Judgement Day in Cardiff as Blues take on Ospreys and Newport Gwent Dragons face Scarlets. They also look at Nigel...
Episode 27 Pt 2 - Heads Up
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Heads Up â The lads review the disappointing end to Cardiff Blues and Ospreys European campaigns. Mighty Murph picks up where the sides should be re...
Episode 27 Pt 1 - Lions Selection Special
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Lions embargo is lifted as Ged and Dan pick their forwards for the British and Irish Lions Tour. Some tough calls to make and inevitably some big ...
Episode 26 Pt 1 - Dragons Takeover Special
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the proposed WRU takeover of Newport Gwent Dragons, the boys look at what it will mean. How will it affect Newport RFC? Is it the only ...
Episode 26 Pt 2 - Heads Up
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Article 50 triggered this week, Ged, Dan and Daf look ahead to the QFâs of European Challenge Cup (aka Parker Pen) â arguably one of the fine...
Episode 25 Pt 2 - Heads Up
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The lads look at a week that has seen Newport Gwent Dragons get taken over by WRU and examine what it means for rugby ownership as a whole. We also lo...
Episode 25 Pt 1 - Keep on Scrummin' - Six Nations Review
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Following Franceâs last gasp (give or take 20 minutes) win, The Attacking Scrum reviews Walesâ Six Nations campaign. Ged and Dan are joined by Gar...
Episode 24 Pt 2 - Six Nations Final Week Preview
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs the last weekend of Six Nations and Wales are away to France. Can the Welshmen finish on a high against the French? How much credit is due to H...
Episode 24 Pt 1 - Irish Eyes aren't smiling
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After Walesâ victory over Ireland, the lads are trying to judge how excited we should get. We also chat to The Mighty Murph about his view on the ga...
Episode 23 Pt 2 - Heads Up
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Heads Up: Ahead of Six Nations game between Wales v Ireland the boys look at Howleyâs team selection (AUTOFILL). We also catch up with the Mighty Mu...
Episode 23 Pt 1 - Living without the Lions?
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fronting Up: The boys lift the âLions embargoâ to chat about which players have suffered as a result of Walesâ poor form. Have any Welsh rugby p...
Episode 22 Pt 2 - Heads Up
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Heads Up: Reaction to the Dragons being taken over by WRU. Plus loads of preview ahead of the big games for Scarlets, Ospreys, Dragons and Blues. Host...
Episode 22 Pt 1 - Kickgate
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fronting Up: It may be St Davidâs Day but the boys are still reeling from Walesâ loss away to Scotland. This episode is the fall out from the Edin...
Episode 21 Pt 1 - The Great American Dream
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fronting Up: Does the answer for the Pro 12âs problems really lie in USA? Ged and Dan chat about whether expanding the Pro 12 across the Atlantic co...
Episode 21 Pt 2 - Scotland v Wales preview
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Heads Up: Itâs Scotland v Wales in Six Nations so the boys analyse Rob Howleyâs team selection. The Mighty Murph gives his take on the team. Also,...
Episode 20 Pt 1 - Where are we now?
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Following Walesâ defeat to England, Ged and Dan take on a bit of soul searching by examining how far weâve come (or not) under Rob Howley. Are we ...
Episode 20 Pt 2 - Heads Up
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We preview the games for Ospreys, Scarlets, Dragons and Blues as well as catching up with the latest transfer news for all the sides. Also, what is th...
Episode 19 Pt 2 - Wales v England 6N preview
10 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs Six Nations preview time and itâs time for Wales v England. Ged, Dan and Oli look at where the game will be won and lost. They also relieve t...
Episode 19 Pt 1 - The Perfect Ten
10 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What makes the perfect fly half? Is there room for a kicking 10 in todayâs game where you need to score tries. Ahead of Six Nations game between Wal...
Episode 18 Pt 2 - Heads Up
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ged and Dan look ahead to Walesâ opening fixture of Six Nations against Italy. They also look back at an embarrassing loss in Rome some te...
Episode 18 Pt 1 - Six Nations Preview
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs Six Nations time and the boys preview the tournament by making 6 bold (or not so bold) predictions. They also chat about the players they fear ...
Episode 17 Pt 1 - National dreams and capture teams
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan chat about eligibility over a few pints. How do you determine who should be eligible for national teams? Is it born and bred or All Black ...
Episode 17 Pt 2 - Heads Up
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The sad demise of London Welsh as a professional side dominates proceedings. After which Ged and Dan look ahead to 6N, look back at the last of Europe...
Episode 16 Pt 2 - Heads Up
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan look back at the Scarletsâ heartbreaking draw against Saracens. They discuss the latest of Cubby Boiâs antics and pick their 23âs to...
Episode 16 Pt 1 - Reasons to be Cheerful?
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We wanted changes and Rob Howley has delivered them with an exciting squad. Are there reasons for us to be cheerful or will it be same old, same old? ...
Episode 15 Pt 1 - Oh Captain, My Captain
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Just how important is a captain? With AWJ set to take over as Walesâ skipper in 6N, we look back at Warburtonâs reign as captain. We also debate w...
Episode 15 - Part Two - Heads Up
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan are joined by Wasps fan Oli who gives the inside line on Thomas Young and the job Dai Young has done at the club. We look at how the new l...
Episode 14 Pt 2 - Heads up
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After the Xmas break, Ged and Dan look at the five players to watch in 2017, lament about the lack of an A-Team game, catch up on the latest transfer ...
Episode 14 Pt 1 - Soft in the Middle
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week top rugby journalist Paul Rees from The Guardian caught up with Ged to discuss the latest law changes around dangerous tackles. Ged and Dan ...
Episode 13 - John Taylor - Fronting Up Special
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lions and Wales legend joins Ged to talk about his remarkable career. From his match-winning conversion at Murrayfield in 1971 to refusing to tour Sou...
Episode 12 Pt 2 - Xmas Derby Preview
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The true meaning of ChristmasâŠWelsh derbies. Ged and Dan preview Blues v Dragons and a mouth-watering Ospreys v Scarlets clash. Plus news, rumours, ...
Episode 12 Pt 1 - Throwing the book at them
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Player welfare, refereeing and inconsistent bans. Is the disciplinary code making the game boring? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Episode 11 - Christmas Report
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan assess how the regions have gone in 2016 and what is on their Christmas lists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Episode 10 Pt 2 - Heads up
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan look at this weekâs news including Six Nations bonus points, James Hook returning to the Ospreys and who will make the top eight for the...
Episode 10 Pt 1 - Banging heads together
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of George North's latest clash, Ged and Dan look into head injuries, player welfare and medical staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Episode 9 Pt 2 - Weekend Preview
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As club rugby takes centre stage again, we preview the Pro 12, Premiership and catch up on the transfer news. We also have praise for Peter Jacksonâ...
Episode 9 Pt 1 - The Autumn Statement
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan review Walesâ autumn series and see where it leaves us in the world. What players have damaged their credentials and who should be naile...
Episode 8 Pt 2 - Wales v South Africa preview and Japan backlash
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ged loses his rag about the state of the team. Dan is the voice of reason but you can tell he's not happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Episode 8 Pt 1 - Fronting Up Special with Andy Jones
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Top performance analyst Andy Jones joins the boys to talk about working with Namibia, Matthew Morgan (obviously) and Tunisian kids setting fire to the...
Episode 7 (Pt 2) - Wales v Japan Preview
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan look ahead to Wales' clash with Japan, choosing their teams and seeing if it's a potential banana skin. Plus reaction to some Welsh legend...
Episode 7 (Pt 1) - Moving in the right direction?
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Following their victory over Argentina, Ged and Dan discuss whether Wales are getting closer to playing a more exciting brand of rugby. Hosted on Acas...
Episode 6 (Pt 1) - Left in the blocks
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Why do Wales start series so poorly? Who is to blame, the coaches, the Pro 12 or the players? Ged and Dan try to pick up the pieces in the wake of an ...
Episode 6 (Pt 2) - Wales v Argentina preview
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan select their sides for the Argentina game and try to second guess Howley's. There's also a round up of Pro 12 and Premiership rugby. Hoste...
Episode 5 Part Two - Wales v Australia Preview
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan preview Wales game versus the Aussies, react to the news that the Pro 12's American Dream is dead and examine if Liam Williams is destined...
Episode 5 - Punditry or Puppetry
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ged and Dan look at whether punditry is dead. Are we destined to listened to ex-pros churn out soundbites or can we expect some insightful c...
Episode 4 - Fankind
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ged and Dan look at how fans are being treated in the modern game. Are they being priced out? Is that a necessary evil to stimulate grass ro...
Episode 3 - What does it all mean?
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ged and Dan explore whether fixtures are being devalued by player availability amongst other reasons. Elsewhere, there's reaction to the Welsh squad, ...
Episode 1 - Backs for the Future (and Packs for the Future too).
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ged is joined by Dan Killick and Gareth Vaughan Jones to look at the Welsh style of rugby. Will Wales evolve while Gatland is away? Does the national ...
Episode 2 - Sunshine after the Drain?
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ged and Dan look into whether the 'Player Drain' is still a problem. Are Wales' top stars set to stay in the country or will the big bucks l...