Episodes
In this episode, we dive into the highs (were there any?) and lows of Wales’ Autumn Nations Series. We break down the performances on the pitch, look at what’s going wrong, and ask if Warren Gatland is still the man for the job. We also chat about the WRU’s AGM – the financial losses, new player development plans, and what it all means for the future of Welsh rugby. Finally, we answer your questions! From whether a coaching change will fix things to which players have impressed or flopped...
Published 11/26/24
A truly awful performance against Australia may prove to be the end of the road for Warren Gatland. But who could replace him? Does this all paper over the cracks? Just how tough is it going to be against South Africa? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 11/19/24
Wales lose again, this time to Fiji. How much pressure is Warren Gatland under? Is there a way past a resurgent Australia side? What changes should we make for the game against the Wallabies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 11/12/24
Andrew Forde, the King of the YouTube rugby video joins us this week, We look at the latest scandal to hit Welsh rugby as the details of the women's contract make headlines for the wrong reasons. We also preview Wales v Fiji and discuss the fallout of the Dragons sacking Dai Flanagan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 11/06/24
Ged is joined by Chris from The Welsh Sport Podcast to pick Wales' best side for the Autumn Nations Series. Is there room for Nicky Smith? Will Ben Thomas get a chance? Elsewhere, we look back at 3 wins from 4 for the regions. Check out Chris' YouTube Channel if you want more great Welsh rugby content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/29/24
Ged and Seimon look at the Wales squad that has been named for the games versus Fiji, Australia and South Africa. Returns for Nicky Smith, Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn. Will there be a more create Wales on show? Can they find the winning formula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/22/24
Iestyn Thomas joins the show to run the rule over Wales' options at outside half for the Autumn Series. Anscombe? Costellow? Thomas? Elsewhere we review the URC weekend including a win for the Scarlets in Cardiff. Another narrow defeat for the Dragons and a disappointing loss for the Ospreys. We also look back on the career of Jon Fox Davies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/16/24
A radical proposal has been mooted whereby the 4 professional clubs offload some of their debt, but in exchange the WRU garner a 20% stake in them. Meaning more control over player release, player selection and even key off the field appointments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/09/24
We chat to former Wales star and top pundit Philippa Tuttiett about the impact of WRU investing in the women's game. Can Wales make a quick rise to the top like Ireland? Elsewhere we review the URC with wins for Cardiff and the Ospreys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/02/24
Top journalist Alex Bywater joins us to look at the state of Welsh rugby finances. Just how big a predicament are we in and how do the WRU find a way out. However, wins for the Dragons and Cardiff, a good draw for the Scarlets meant it was a decent first weekend for the professional siders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/24/24
Lance Bradley speaks to us about the move to St. Helens, the funding gap in Welsh rugby and the impact of Toby Booth's coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/18/24
Steffan Thomas joins the show to look at the possibility of the URC merging with the English Premiership. We also preview Cardiff, Dragons, Scarlets and Osprey's seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/18/24
From the Miracle in Brighton to Steve Robinson, we celebrate some of sport's most fantastic underdog stories with James Stafford, author of a great new book called Unbelievable Underdogs & Rebellious Role Models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/13/24
After Wales lose the Test series in Australia we review the tour with Steffan Thomas of WalesOnline. We also look at what measure the WRU need to explore to fix club rugby in Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/16/24
Seimon Williams joins us to pick the bones out of the WRU strategy announcement. We also look ahead to the Wales tour of Australia that kicks off on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/02/24
Harlequins and Cardiff favourite Jarrod Evans joins the show to talk about how he saw Wales' defeat to South Africa. Who he'd like to have outside him in a backline, what he's learnt from Marcus Smith. Plus whether he thinks he's still eligible for Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 06/25/24
After a sell-out Twickenham final and a competitive season, could Welsh rugby learn anything from the English Premiership. We also review the Ospreys quarter final defeat to Munster, react to the Wales squad and run through the latest transfer news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 06/24/24
Should Cory Hill be back in the Wales squad? What can we expect over the summer? Can the Ospreys win in Limerick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 06/04/24
Ged is joined by Emlyn to pick their squad for the summer series tests against South Africa and Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 05/29/24
After Nigel Walker's appearance on Scrum V we look at whether a region will be axed. On the pitch there were 3 wins for the Welsh regions between them. Elsewhere, Welsh qualified flyer Josh Hathaway is in fine form for Gloucester. Is he in with a shout in the summer? Or would he wait for an England call? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 05/21/24
The regions suffered another collective whitewash. Will the new signings for next season offer hope? Should Portugal have hosted the Champions Cup semi finals? And well done to Llandovery on winning the Premiership play off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 05/14/24
Another weekend without any wins for the Welsh regions but it wasn't all bad. Elsewhere we run the rule over the new players joining the sides next season. And take a look at some of the Welsh talent playing their rugby outside Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/30/24
Plenty of drama this weekend as the Ospreys get a huge bonus point win in Cape Town. Plus Cardiff are denied by the TMO in a thriller in Belfast. More woes for the Scarlets and Dragons. Plus, what the Autumn Internationals will look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/23/24
We look back at the week in Welsh rugby as the Ospreys miss out on a European semi-final. We also see what can be learnt from the other European results and the news that a World Club Cup is in the offing. Plus transfer news from around the regions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/16/24