Last-Kick Drama: Wales Edge Japan, Nations Championship Plans Revealed | With Luke Upton
This week on The Attacking Scrum, Ged is joined by writer and rugby storyteller Luke Upton to break down a huge few days for Welsh rugby.
Wales finally claimed their first home victory in two years, but they had to do it the hard way, leaving it until Jarrod Evans’ last-kick winner against Japan. Ged and Luke discuss the performance, the positives and concerns, and what this dramatic finish tells us about where Wales are heading under Steve Tandy.
With the dust still settling, attention turns to the announcement of Wales’ plans for the new Nations Championship, how the structure will impact Tier 1 and Tier 2 competition, and what it means for long-term Welsh development and competitiveness.
Then it’s back to Welsh rugby politics: the latest twist in the WRU vs regions dispute, including reports that Dragons representatives walked out just 10 minutes into a meeting with the union. What does this say about trust, communication, and the direction of the professional game?
Finally, the boys look ahead to the Wales v All Blacks clash, selection questions, tactical tweaks, and whether Wales can build on the Japan win or risk being overwhelmed.
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Tandy’s Tough Start: Wales Brushed Aside by Argentina, Morgan Injured, and What Comes Next
This week on The Attacking Scrum, Ged is joined by rugby writer Iestyn Thomas to react to a challenging start to Steve Tandy’s reign as Wales head coach, as his side are brushed aside by Argentina in his first match in charge.
Was it all bad news, or were there some signs of progress amid the defeat? Ged and Iestyn break down the performance, from defensive structure and discipline to the new coaching approach, and ask whether Tandy’s ideas are beginning to take shape.
They also discuss the devastating injury to Jac Morgan, what his absence means for leadership and selection, and who might step up ahead of the Japan game.
From tactics and team identity to player development and pathways, this episode takes a balanced look at where Welsh rugby stands after Week One of the Steve Tandy era and what needs to happen next.
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WRU Consultation Ends: One Region to Go | With Seimon Williams
This week on The Attacking Scrum, Ged is joined by top Welsh rugby writer Seimon Williams to break down the end of the WRU’s consultation period and the headline decision that one of Wales’s professional regions will be cut.
Is it really a shootout between the Scarlets and the Ospreys, or is there more going on behind the scenes? Ged and Seimon dig into what the decision means for the regional game, the national team, and the long-term sustainability of Welsh rugby.
They also explore the development pathway crisis: will a centralised national academy nurture elite talent and bridge the gap between school, semi-pro, and regional rugby? With funding pressures mounting and squads thinning, can the WRU find a model that actually develops players rather than losing them abroad?
From the future of West Wales rugby to the wider vision for player development in Wales, this episode asks whether cutting a region will really fix anything — or just make the challenges even greater.
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Welsh Rugby’s Crossroads: Regional Restructure & R360 Fallout | With Christian Nicholas (The Welsh Sports Channel)
In this episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged is joined by Christian Nicholas from The Welsh Sports Channel to make sense of another chaotic chapter in Welsh rugby.
They dive deep into the WRU’s regional restructuring proposals, from four unequal regions to the possibility of three or even two elite sides, and what that means for players, fans, and the game’s future. The conversation also explores the potential role of Super Rygbi Cymru (SRC) as a bridge between grassroots rugby and the professional level, and whether it can help reconnect Welsh rugby with its supporter base.
Then attention turns to the latest developments around Mike Tindall’s proposed R360 breakaway league, which hit major resistance as nine national unions announced bans for players who sign up. Could this radical idea reshape global rugby, or is it destined to collapse under the weight of politics and power?
From funding models and fan frustration to the global tug-of-war over the sport’s future, Ged and Christian break down where Welsh rugby goes next, and what it will take to fix it.
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West Wales Wanders and East Wales Marauders?
In this episode of The Attacking Scrum, host Ged is joined by author and rugby writer Seimon Williams to tackle the WRU’s controversial proposal to cut the number of professional teams in Wales down to just two. Will this bold restructure strengthen the men’s national team or gamble away the game’s future? We explore whether Dave Redding is betting it all on this plan, the potential impact of Super Rygbi Cymru, and what the changes could mean for the women’s game in Wales. Essential listening for anyone who cares about the future of Welsh rugby.
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