Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this must-listen episode of The Attacking Scrum, host Ged is joined by author and rugby historian Seimon Williams to react to the breaking news that Cardiff Rugby is going into administration. What does this financial meltdown mean for the club, the capital, and the wider landscape of Welsh rugby? The pair also delve into the expected appointment of Wales' new Director of Rugby — what kind of impact can we expect, and is it too little too late? Expect strong opinions, deep insight, and a brutally honest look at where Welsh rugby goes from here.

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In this episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged welcomes rugby author Seimon Williams to break down the latest developments in Welsh rugby following WRU CEO Abi Tierney’s candid admission of responsibility for the national team’s decline. We discuss the future of the four Welsh regions, the search for a new Director of Rugby, and what’s needed to rebuild the game from the ground up. Plus, we round up all the key action from the United Rugby Championship , analysing how the Welsh sides are faring in the competition.

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In this episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged is joined by Christian and The Mighty Murph to dissect Wales’ heaviest-ever Six Nations defeat. Where does Welsh rugby go from here? Could Scott Johnson really take over as Director of Rugby? And is Shaun Edwards the answer as Head Coach? Plus, on a lighter note, Murph shares the unbelievable story of how he ended up in the Royal Box at Cheltenham! A must-listen for passionate Welsh rugby fans.

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