The Dragons Lair

South Wales Argus sports reporter Chris Kirwan joins Jamie and Gav to review a disappointing first block of the season. What’s going wrong and are there any positives to take into the second block of the season? Plus some Six Nations chat, listeners comments and Gav’s Gwent rugby-up.

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Former Newport, Dragons and Wales international Ian Gough joins Jamie and Gav this week. A proud man of Gwent, Goughy talks about his time at Newport RFC, Dragons and the Galactico era Ospreys. Gough also talks about his Wales career, playing under Gatland and Edwards. Plus his views on the Welsh Regions, concussion lawsuit and Wales’ chances in the Guinness Six Nations. Then the usual news, Gwent rugby-up and a look back at a disappointing European campaign for the Dragons.

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Sports analyst and Sharks supporter Angus Usher joins Jamie and Gav to chat all things Saffa rugby and to preview Dragons’ crunch Challenge Cup game against Sharks. Plus the latest contract news, Gav’s Gwent rugby round-up and our reaction to Wales’ 6 Nations squad.

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Dragons RFC chairman David Buttress joins Jamie and Gavin for an exclusive Q&A episode. Welsh rugby is going through a challenging time to say the least and as you would expect from David, his answers to your questions were open, honest and informative. Topics include: The Joint Supporters Group letter to new WRU boss Abi Tierney, the Nightmare on Westgate Street(!), why Dragons have no defence coach, the URC, and much more

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Jamie and Gav look back on an encouraging performance out in Pau but lament the usual errors and lack of leadership. We discuss the troubling news of Aaron Wainwright being linked with a move to the English Premiership. Plus we look in the mailbox, Gwent rugby-round up, rating Rio Dyer’s playlist and a look ahead to the festive derbies against Cardiff and Scarlets

You can find our festive quizzes here: https://youtu.be/ajYL__QWfWQ

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Wales legend Colin Charvis joins Jamie and Gav to talk his about his terrific career in rugby and his time at the Dragons as a player and coach. We chat about his legal case against the rugby authorities and his thoughts on the future of Welsh rugby. Then Jamie and Gav look back on an unexpected bonus point win over Oyonnax, delve into the mailbox, rate Ben Carter’s playlist and look ahead to Dragons’ trip to Pau.

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Jamie and Gav are joined by Rugby analyst and writer Sam Larner. Sam gives listeners an insight into Dragons’ Challenge Cup opponents Oyonnax - what to expect and the key players to look for. We discuss why teams kick the ball away and review the disappointing first block of URC fixtures for the Dragons. We then review another error-prone performance for Dragons in SA, open the mailbox, review Ollie Griffiths’ playlist and hope Dragons get off to a winning against start against Oyonnax!

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Jamie and Gav are joined by South African rugby YouTuber and Lions supporter Riaan Louw. We chat all things Lions, why crowds are low in Johannesburg, the URC compared to Super Rugby and the dangermen Dragons should be looking out for. Jamie and Gav have talk about a painful defeat in Durban, then open the mailbox, rate Rhodri Williams’ playlist and preview what could be another painful afternoon in Johannesburg!

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Jamie and Gav have another special guest joining them this week. Former Dragons centre/Wing/Full-Back Adam Hughes.

Adam talks about his time at the Dragons and Exeter. He also talks candidly about the problems with URC and having to retire from the game at just 28 years old. We also talk about the derby win over the Ospreys, Matthew Screech’s playlist, a very unpopular opinion involving Phil Collins-era Genesis and a look ahead to Dragons’ trip to Durban.

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Jamie and Gav look back at a predictable afternoon against the fully operational Death Star known as Leinster and gave their take on that Taine Basham elbow on Ross Byrne. We check our mailbox, rate Elliot Dee’s matchday playlist, Gav’s Gwent Rugby round-up and our predictions for another Welsh derby at Rodney Parade against the Ospreys.

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