Episodes

  • Lions Shock Loss to Argentina + Player Ratings & Western Force Preview

    Lions Shock Loss to Argentina + Player Ratings & Western Force Preview
    Jun 25 2025
    The Attacking Scrum team reacts to the British & Irish Lions’ surprise loss to Argentina with full analysis and reaction. We dive deep into the big moments, question key decisions, and deliver player-by-player ratings after a frustrating performance. 🎯 Then we turn our attention to the Lions’ upcoming clash against the Western Force. Who needs to step up? What changes should be made? And how should Farrell approach the next game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Lions Tour 2025 Preview: Argentina Warm-Up & Australian Challenge

    Lions Tour 2025 Preview: Argentina Warm-Up & Australian Challenge
    Jun 20 2025
    This week, we’re joined by rugby writer Iestyn Thomas to preview the build-up to the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia. We dive into the upcoming warm-up against Argentina in Dublin, the form and potential threat of Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies, and early standout names putting their hands up for selection. Expect player picks, tactical chat, and a few left-field predictions as the countdown to Lions 2025 begins in earnest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Scarlets Show Pride, Hendrikse Winks & WRU Chaos Continues

    Scarlets Show Pride, Hendrikse Winks & WRU Chaos Continues
    Jun 3 2025
    Guests: Christian (Welsh Sports Channel), Iestyn Thomas (journalist) The boys are back to pick through a busy weekend of Welsh rugby. This week: 🟥 Scarlets’ gutsy showing in defeat to Leinster – signs of fight amid the gloom? 😉 Jayden Hendrikse’s cheeky wink – disrespectful or just part of the game? 🔁 All the latest transfer news from across the Welsh regions 🏉 The latest chapter in the ongoing WRU vs Regions saga – where do we go from here? Plus: A healthy dose of gallows humour, some sharp analysis from two rising voices in the game, and a few questions the WRU probably won’t want to hear… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • “Revolution, Not Evolution”: Is Welsh Rugby at Breaking Point?

    “Revolution, Not Evolution”: Is Welsh Rugby at Breaking Point?
    May 20 2025
    Welsh rugby faces renewed turmoil as Scarlets and Ospreys reject the WRU’s new Professional Rugby Agreement, sparking fears of regional collapse. With communities, players, and sponsors caught in the fallout, questions are growing over the sport’s long-term viability. Author Seimon Thomas breaks down the latest developments and explores whether radical change is now the only way forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Farrell’s Lions, WRU Fallout & Scarlets Rising

    Farrell’s Lions, WRU Fallout & Scarlets Rising
    May 13 2025
    Host Ged is joined by journalist Iestyn Thomas and fan favourite Mighty Murph to unpack a big week in rugby. The panel reacts to Andy Farrell’s Lions squad announcement , who earned their ticket to Australia, and who’s unlucky to miss out? Off the field, tensions escalate as the WRU clashes with the Scarlets and Ospreys over a controversial funding agreement, with major implications for the regions’ futures. On the pitch, the Scarlets grab a vital win in Johannesburg, keeping their playoff hopes alive, while Cardiff hang on by a thread despite a tough loss. Selection shocks, regional politics, and URC playoff drama, it’s all in this week’s episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Picking the 2025 Lions: Bolters, Captains & Not Many Welshmen

    Picking the 2025 Lions: Bolters, Captains & Not Many Welshmen
    May 6 2025
    In this special episode of the podcast, co-hosts Ged, Christian and Oli dive deep into their selections for the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia. With Six Nations form fresh in the mind, they debate the biggest selection headaches . Is there still room for Owen Farrell in red? Could Henry Pollock be the ultimate bolter? Who will Andy Farrell pick as captain? We also break down position-by-position battles, question how many Welshmen truly deserve a seat on the plane, and reveal their final 36-man squads. Expect hot takes, a few surprises, and plenty of Lions nostalgia. Whether you're a seasoned rugby obsessive or new to the Lions journey, this episode sets the tone for what promises to be a seismic 2025 tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Dave Reddin, Rising Welsh Coaches, and a Good Week for the Regions

    Dave Reddin, Rising Welsh Coaches, and a Good Week for the Regions
    Apr 29 2025
    In this week’s episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged is joined by fan favourite Might Murph, taking a rare break from gatecrashing hospitality boxes to tackle another massive week in Welsh rugby. They dive into the WRU’s appointment of Dave Reddin as Director of Rugby, is he the man to finally deliver change? They also explore the rising stock of Welsh coaches in recent months, and whether a true coaching revival is underway. Finally, with Cardiff Rugby facing administration, they ask: is the club still an attractive investment, or has the ship already sailed? Expect big opinions, plenty of laughs, and the usual no-nonsense rugby chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Is Steve Tandy the Answer? And Is a Franchised Premiership the End of Anglo-Welsh Hopes?

    Is Steve Tandy the Answer? And Is a Franchised Premiership the End of Anglo-Welsh Hopes?
    Apr 23 2025
    In this episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged sits down with Telegraph rugby journalist Charlie Morgan to unpack the growing rumours around Steve Tandy becoming Wales’ next head coach. Is he the right choice to rebuild the national side? Then the conversation shifts to the looming transformation of English club rugby into a franchised Premiership. Will this kill off any chance of an Anglo-Welsh league, or could it offer a surprising lifeline for the Welsh regions? Big insights and even bigger questions on the future of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins