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Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastWRRAP - The Community cornerIn part 2 of this weeks podcast we discuss the sad news of another former player being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and try to work out what we can do to ease issues with lack of number in the community leagues.
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2025-10-0929 min
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastWRRAP - Cardiff & Scarlets season previewsHattie, Nick and Dan join Harley to preview the Cardiff and Scarlets seasons ahead - after a day of heavy re-writing thanks to the WRU appointing a new attack coach. If you throw everything up in the air - where does it land? Have a listen and find out.
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2025-09-231h 09Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastWRRAP - Missed opportunities and chances takenJamie, James and Harley round up a busy week of news and look back on URC round 4. Missed opportunities was the theme of the weekend. (Unless you’re Scarlets) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-10-141h 31Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastWRRAP: When positivity starts to creep into the conversation to muchWith Jamie catching up on Strictly, the boys discuss the Dragons game with an air of positivity, the Ospreys game with an air of enthusiasm and the Scarlets/Cardiff game with a balanced reality! There is a load of stuff to look forward to and the boys are keen to do it justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-10-011h 40Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastWRRAP - West Wales PreviewThe boys dive into the West Wales teams this week, starting with the news of Toby Booths' final season at the helm and working their way through both squads and their seasons expectations. They finish with Harleys views on the Welsh Womens game against Scotland - no punches pulled! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-09-101h 28Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastSelecting the Summer Squad - the WRRAP way!Harley and Huw go digging around the numbers and spreadsheets to provide Gatland with their recommendations for the summer squad based entirely on stats and facts - you can't argue with that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-05-311h 48Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with no wins but plenty of positives to discussOn the face of it the boys had a pretty miserable weekend to discuss but on closer inspection there were a lot of positives to be found over the weekends games. Listeners questions takes them into the unexpected area of DNA manipulation and end of season predictions and then they delve in to the weekends games. They finish on predictions for the weekend ahead and an update on the prediction league standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-11-141h 48
The Dragons LairView from the opposition - LeinsterJamie and Gav are joined by Leinster supporter Tom Coleman @LeinsterRoyalty to preview our clash against the mighty Leinster in Newport. We take the positives from a tough night in Cork, check our mailbag for your comments and heap praise on Lloyd Fairbrother. Plus there’s Gav’s Gwent Rugby round-up and our predictions for another game at Rodney Parade! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-11-091h 31
The Ospreys EyrieThe Bokspreys?This week, the boys get to talk about the prospect of a bunch of South Africans Cheetahs coming over and pulling on an Ospreys shirt and then about a bunch of South Africans coming over and getting their Shark Asses tanned! Morgan Morris is as always a topic of conversation as is Nicky Smith and which (if any) of the returning internationals should turn out against Glasgow. We finally end with Darrens Inbox - get your questions in for next week now!- almost forgot to do predictions as well! Learn more...
2023-11-081h 22
Cardiff CentralLike a good battery - lots of positives and negativesThe boys review the Scarlets game and the frustration that has come from it. A game of two halves couldn't be a more appropriate description of last weekends game - plenty of opportunities and positive areas in the first half followed by a half of missed opportunities and mistakes.The boys also discuss streetwise props, outside halves, Tomos the ten engine!, Wales qualified or not - I don't care!, the WXV review, the injury list and a look ahead to the Bulls game.As always, your comments and questions are very welcome.
2023-11-081h 36Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with 'Strictly' Sam LarnerThe boys were joined by rugby analyst Sam Larner to discuss the important goings on in Welsh Rugby over the last week. Conversation somehow moved from Halfpenny's move to New Zealand to sparkly suits and spray tans as Sam shared his thoughts on how we market the game and improve it;s image. We throw in the usual mix of last weekends games, a look forward to next weekends games, a few listeners questions and drink of the week and still somehow end up on sparkly suits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
2023-11-071h 49The Dragons LairTalking to an actual real life player!Jamie and Gav had the pleasure of having Dragons hooker James Benjamin on the pod this week. We chat about his transition from back-rower to hooker, coaching youngsters, that wretched derby, playing under Lyn Jones and Dragons training against Wales. We take your questions and comments and round up the latest in Gwent rugby. Plus we preview a daunting trip to Munster without our key players (Yikes!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-11-021h 28The Ospreys EyrieA Win - say it again - a WIN!With so many things to discuss this week, no one really understands how we ended up talking about what we did! A welcome win against the Zebre, some absolute classic tries, Tips 200th appearance, barely anyone watching it, the joke of a game in Cardiff this weekend and a trip to London for a home game - all those options and we end up discussing Dan Suter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-11-021h 12Cardiff CentralA couple of local derbies to discussBeing a fan of any Welsh Region is difficult but a win and a should have won is almost enough to put the boys in a good mood!Tonight they are joined by Lyn from CF10 to discuss the club, internal governance, the connection with the club, the season so far, the EDC and what it is like to be a Cardiff fan - even on a good day.The boys finish off with predictions for the Scarlets game and why another win is vital! Learn more about your ad choices...
2023-10-311h 28Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastTime for some hard truths - just not in front of the kidsRound two of the URC has produced another bumper pod - it is safe to say that this is not one to listen to with the kids! A poor game between the Dragons and Cardiff, barely anyone watching the Ospreys game and some lovely scenery being the only thing worth watching with the Scarlets all get discussed in detail.The expectations for this weekends games are not much more encouraging but it is safe to say that the boys are firmly backing the regions to come through this and find a way back to the top half...
2023-10-311h 52The Ospreys EyrieSurely we have to win the next one? Don't we?The boys reflect on the game against Commacht, a true game of two halves, we look at the impact of the bench and where it all went wrong in the set piece. We then look at the game at Zebre and whether we make any changes for a big game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-2753 minThe Dragons LairIts the hope that kills you!Jamie and Gavin look back on a massive missed opportunity against Edinburgh and discuss what went right and what didn’t. We take the listeners questions and comments. Gav’s rounds up the rugby in Gwent last weekend and discusses the concerns around the grassroots game. Why are clubs struggling and what can be done about it? Then we preview the Dragons v Cardiff derby. Can Dragons finally break the hoodoo against that lot down the road? Gav is reasonably confident, Jamie less so! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-261h 13Cardiff CentralIt takes a special team to do that!The boys cast their eyes over the first 79 minutes of the opening game of the season with relative joy, before covering the final minute in detail. There were plenty of positives to be found and to take forward into the Dragons game! Plenty of the usual stuff from the boys this week - and on Youtube as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-2655 minWelsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastWeek 1 of the URC - in a lot of depth!This weeks pod welcomes our new Ospreys chappy James and we say a fond thank you to Carwyn. There is plenty of stuff to unbox this week - the World Cup, scrums and refs and World Cup predictions. Then the boys, including Huw from Scarlets Fever and Pirate pods, dive in to the URC and flail around looking for positives and a way forward. We also ave the first derby of the season to look forward to as the Dragons entertain Cardiff, while the Scarlets take a trip to the Stormers and the Ospreys have a tough game against...
2023-10-242h 28The Ospreys Eyrie**BONUS POD** with Tabs - the stadium announcer at Swansea.comDarren spends half an hour in the company of Paul Tabram - the man on the mic at the Swansea,com stadium, talking about his time on the mic both good and bad, his favourite players, his favourite times and his thoughts on the future.Tabs is the heartbeat of Ospreys home fixtures and if you ever get a chance to chat to him - enjoy those times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-2035 minThe Dragons LairThe South African connection with Rynard LandmanJamie and Gav were joined by a special guest this week, former Dragons captain Rynard Landman. Rynard was a fan favourite at Rodney Parade and made 115 appearances for the region before leaving in 2019 for a new adventure in France. Rynard talks about his rugby journey in South Africa, his fond memories of playing for the Dragons and his cultural experience in France. He also spoke about the Springboks and why he believes they can retain the World Cup. We also talk Wales and preview our opening URC game between Dragons and Edinburgh - We're optimistic! ...
2023-10-201h 13The Ospreys EyrieThe big URC previewJames, Iestyn and Darren are looking forward to the URC season with a subtle optimism. First there is the small issue of Wales being knocked out of the World Cup but then they get into the good stuff - What can we expect from the Ospreys this year? Who is due a big season? Who will reach legend status by the end of the year and which player all the boys have a bit of a man crush on!The URC kicks off in Galway on Saturday - there is a lot to look forward to!
2023-10-191h 06Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where we have a URC season to look forward toThe boys are joined by Iestyn from the Ospreys Eyrie and Podcast Rygbi Cymru who sits in for Carwyn to preview the coming season of URC action. The start is a little flat as the weekends quarter final against Argentina gets reviewed but there are some positives to take from it. The boys talk through the options to go forward and where things may need to change if Wales are going to improve their performances.After what feels like an eternity, the URC is back which means a return to the normality of winding each other up...
2023-10-171h 51Cardiff CentralChatting with Macauley Cook about rugby, Cardiff and PontypriddThe boys are still confused by how many episodes they have recorded - this is the fifth if you want to remind them!Aled and Carwyn were joined by Cardiff legend and all round good bloke Macauley Cook to discuss his hopes for Cardiff Rugby this season, playing for Pontypridd and the shock of finding out about Jersey after he left.The boys also touch on the World Cup a little bit but now that the fun stuff is out of the way, it is time to get down to business and discuss important stuff...
2023-10-171h 15Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastA love letter to PortugalIn the second part of this bonus podcast, Harley and Huw continue to discuss rugby with Francisco Isaac and the effect it has had on Portugal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-1334 minThe Dragons LairChatting to the Wheelchair rugby team - who beat the Ospreys!Jamie and Gav have the pleasure of chatting with the Dragons Wheelchair team about getting the team started, keeping it going, connecting with the community and beating the Ospreys!It is then a headlong dive through pre-season games, prep for the URC, the Georgia game, the Argentina game and World Cup predictions. There is even a review of the Exorcist thrown in for good measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-131h 12Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastRWC Tier 2 Round upThe story of RWC2023 so far has been the style of rugby that Tier 2 nations are playing and the man who has been championing Tier 2 rugby for 20+ years is Francisco Isaac.In the first part of their chat with Francisco, Harley and Huw, don their flatcaps and review the group stages of the Rugby World Cup. The up's and downs and how things need to change if we are to see more from these sides.Part 2 will be out soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-121h 18Cardiff CentralThe Ospreys game and more bold predictions for the futureAled once again looks into his crystal ball and makes a bold prediction about the future expectations of Cardiff Rugby after the boys review the pre-season game against the Ospreys. Everyone agrees that pre-season games are only important if you win them. The rugby chat continues with expectations for the season and players to watch and then drift into the World Cup. The excitement for the quarter final is building and the boys are loving it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-111h 13The Ospreys EyriePre-season complete - time for some proper stuff!The response to last weeks interview was great - thank you for that!The boys return this week to discuss the important things in life - like the game against Cardiff. They discuss what went well, where the improvements are needed and who to look out for in this years URC. Iestyns voice manages to hold out for the duration of the chat and long enough to discuss the Wales v Georgia game and the Quarter final against Argentina.You may hear some sound issues with this one - apologies for that - we will...
2023-10-101h 07Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with another World Cup quarter final to look forward toDespite the temptation to dive straight in to discussing the quarter final - the boys begin with a few pre-season game reviews and the prospects for the coming season. Some are more enthusiastic than others to discuss them but the need for better coverage of these types of games is obvious.Conversation then turns to France - the good bits from the Georgia game, the impressive performances, the unfortunate injuries, the players putting hands up for Argentina - then the injuries, the call up, the options, the tactics and how Argentina can be beaten.We...
2023-10-101h 15The Dragons LairTalking supporters with the Supporters ClubJamie and Gav were joined by their first ever guest this week. Chairman of the Official Dragons Supporters Club Dan Hallett. Dan spoke about his experiences as a Dragons supporter, his role as Chairman and what supporters can do to help the DOSC thrive. We also review the Ospreys friendly win, who impressed us and why it’s ok to take penalty kicks in a pre-season game! A new feature called Gav’s Gwent Rugby round-up and our thoughts on Wales in the Rugby World Cup.Here is the link to join the Dragons supporters clubht...
2023-10-061h 14The Ospreys EyrieChatting with a guy who knows his stuffThe boys had the pleasure of chatting with Anthony Cole-Johnson, Commercial Director for the Ospreys. In a very open conversation, ACJ discusses shirt design, the importance of connecting with Swansea, merger rumours, the London game, the importance of Swansea Uni, the benefits of the URC, the future for the Ospreys and just how important the Scarlets game is!A must hear for any Ospreyys supporter this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-0654 minCardiff CentralWe might win the league after that pre-season performance!Your hosts Carwyn and Aled rejoice in the pre-season victory, unexpected performances, a functioning line out and the positivity that a decent performance brings. The boys perfectly demonstrate the 'Cardiff dip' by going from we could win the league to I hope we dont get a pasting this weekend and back to I have put a fiver on us to win our group in Europe! The rollercoaster ride that the URC season may bring is just beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-051h 03
Podcast Rygbi CymruY WRRAP Gymraeg - Dechreuad newyddCroeso mawr i bodlediad newydd i gefnogwyr rygbi Cymru drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg! Wythnos yma mae Carwyn ac Iestyn yn eich arwain trwy newidiadau’r haf, y pedwar tîm rhanbarthol yn ogystal â thîm Cymru yn erbyn Georgia yng Nghwpan y Byd. Mae unrhyw ymateb yn werthfawr i ni! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-041h 03Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where we discuss the Georgia game, Tier 2 and promoting the World CupWe had the pleasure of welcoming back Francisco Isaac to the pod tonight - not only one of the most knowledgeable and experienced journalists in European rugby circles but also a fantastic person to talk to. This weeks discussion begins at the World Cup, works its way around the pre-season warm up games from last weekend and then weaves its way back to the World Cup. We take a look at the best games from last weekend, how the Tier 2 nations are fairing, some of the marketing decisions made by World Cup organisers and then on to the final...
2023-10-031h 16The Ospreys EyrieThe first of manyYour Hosts Iestyn and Darren are proud to welcome you to the very first Ospreys Eyrie, (you will need to listen to the show to find out what it means) discussing everything from the torment of last season, the ins and outs over the summer and preparations for the coming season. The game against the Dragons will give us an idea of what to expect for the season ahead and everyone is very optimistic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-09-291h 08The Dragons LairIntroducing - our very first podcastYou hosts Jamie and Gav bring you the first episode in our new Dragons Rugby fan podcast. With so much to cover the boys did well to cover the bases of the takeover, both new kits, recruitment and their hopes for the new season. More importantly, the pre-season warm up against the Ospreys this weekend is discussed and expecttions are made clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-09-291h 17Cardiff CentralThe difficult second episode - a warm up game and the Australia game!Unlike the great musicians of our time who struggle with the difficult second album, our second show was a breeze - mainly helped by a fantastic national performance against Australia and the prospect of a first warm up game of the season. The boys discuss the kit options, tier 2 poaching and next doors cat as well as the usual stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-09-271h 15Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after Australia! and other stuffIt doesn't take a genius to work out that we discuss Wales win over Australia in the Rugby World Cup quite a bit on this pod. We were joined by renowned rugby journalist Simon Thomas to discuss the game and some other stuff - but mainly the game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-09-261h 19Cardiff CentralThat nervous first episode - we have a podcast!A big welcome to the new podcast for Cardiff Rugby fans! Your hosts, Lee G, Aled and Carwyn chat through the end of last season, the downs, ups and downs of the off the season and the expectations for the season ahead including new signings and the expectations for the European adventure.Your feedback on our first efforts are very welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-09-2159 minWelsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after Portugal where we talk about media coverage etcFinding positives in the Portugal game was difficult but the boys got there with a bit of effort and determination. There were a lot of learning to be taken from that game both for the Australia game and for future development in general. The Fiji v Australia game gave Wales a lot of information to work with but exactly how Gatland puts it to good use is up for debate. One thing the boys do agree on is the standard of TV and media coverage is well below par and in some cases just plain wrong!Plenty...
2023-09-191h 45Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after the Fiji gameThe first hurdle has been overcome - it wasn't easy nor fun but Wales got over it and the World Cup has begun. This week's pod covers the vital bits of the World Cup so far, including french men pretending to be cockerels, the social media reaction to referee decisions and English red cards. We then dive into the Fiji game in all its glory before looking forward to the Portugal game. Who knew Portuguese rugby was so interesting! If you are looking for a new 'Second team' - Portugal may be it - just not this week!
2023-09-122h 10Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one before the Fiji game - anyone nervous?Drink of the week excels itself this week - interesting doesn't come close to describing this weeks drinks.This weeks guest is Ged from the Attacking Scrum Podcast - he of the mystical missing pod, who joins the boys to discuss all things Fiji and the Rugby World Cup.Discussion points include are Fiji over-rated or a genuine threat? Did Gatland get the selection right? Is this Welsh team under rated? and how can Wales come away with a win on Sunday?We finish off with our 'other' games to watch and our...
2023-09-081h 38Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where we review the chances of Wales getting out of Group COur guest this week is Paul Eddison, renowned rugby journalist with a particular interest in French rugby. Together we look at the World Cup build up, how Group C is looking and what are the chances of Wales progressing beyond the group.Most importantly, we begin our search for the best moustache, beard and hair at the World Cup. We have some very strong contenders already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-08-291h 05Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where we discuss squad selection and try to avoid the South Africa gameJamie is very impressed with this weeks Newsdesk intro but it wasn't enough to cushion the conversation about the South Africa game. We tried to avoid it but we had to cover it. The conversation about squad selection was easier and much less depressing. We skipped over the important topics such as hair, facial hair and level of fake tan - maybe we will cover them next week, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-08-241h 35Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after England but before South Africa - with plenty to discussIt's a bit of a long one but well worth it. We deep dive into the England v Wales game and the controversy surrounding it to begin with. We look for the good points and the areas we stuffed it up with our guest AP Cronje (rugby writer extraordinaire) who provides most of the positives!Then we dive headlong into the peculiarities of the Springbok world cup squad selection and the expectations for the World Cup before finishing up with our predictions for the Wales game. Learn more about your ad...
2023-08-151h 53Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after the first warm up game against EnglandOur second season starts with Jamie on holiday but replaced seamlessly by Gav. There are a few transfers and appointments to get out of the way first before we delve into the first World Cup warm up game against England. We discuss players who impressed, who didn't and why. Were Wales on top form form or were England below par? Did Wales play their first firsts against England 2nds and what can we take from that match. Then we take a look into the coming weekends game, discuss the selections we would like to see and why.You...
2023-08-091h 18Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one about fixture clashes and 3 match bansWelsh rugby never fails to deliver something to talk about and this week was no different. From players being released from the Turkey training camp, an actual signing for the Ospreys and a discussion about why the WRU might be promoting a Gallagher Premiership game ahead of a URC game!Throw in some theme tunes for Jamies newsdesk AND drink of the week and finish off with a chat about who would win in a fight between all 4 regions coaches and you have yourself a bit of a show. Learn more about your...
2023-07-201h 37Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one that is full of transfer news and fixtures for the new seasonWe said goodbye to one of the original gang this week and welcomed on board their replacement. There is plenty of transfer information to be discussed including AWJ to Toulon and Cai Evans to Dragons as well as the Welsh U20's performance and the new season fixtures.It turns out that there is a lot to be positive about in Welsh rugby at the moment but a lot to be nervous about as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-07-121h 36Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where we talk Dragons and Wales '20sJust when we thought things were calming down and going quiet - the Dragons agree to the takeover of the club, the Scarlets sign a utility forward who marches straight into the Welsh squad, the Ospreys confirm the loss of a key player and Cardiff are still seeing if anyone turns up for work. On top of this we also discuss the rumours around the Cardiff and Ospreys merger, we ask if Y11 are being fair to Ospreys fans and we discuss the Wales U20's performances so far.PS - Lee has been on holiday to...
2023-07-061h 36Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe Welsh Rugby 22/23 season review with our guest Steffan ThomasWhat a year it has been for Welsh Rugby - well for Welsh Rugby news reporters at least! Steff Thomas from Wales online joins us for a look at the season from a Wales point of view. The on field performances and the off field dramas, the good stuff (there was some) and the ugly stuff (there was plenty) all gets a good going over with the man at the centre of Welsh Rugby news. Steff gives an honest opinion of where we are and the way forward, where we have gone wrong and how we could correct it...
2023-06-261h 21Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where we ask which league is better - URC or Premiership?The best league in the world is ...... a question that fans love to discuss over a drink or two and we are no different . Depending on the criteria that you use, the URC is either a little bit ahead or quite a bit ahead - well that is our opinion anyway. We take a look at the stats and the details with out guest Huw Griffin in order to cut through the guff and get to the facts. We have only just started on this debate - feel free to join us on social media and tell us why...
2023-06-191h 34Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where we reviewed the Scarlets season with Grav from RnRWelsh Rugby continues with it's regular supply of news stories and Cardiff are determined to keep people talking about them! Somehow we managed to focus more on Drink of the week, the songs of Natasha Beddingfeild and who has the coldest ground than we did the Scarlets season. We did manage to discuss plenty enough of it, the frustrations and the fun bits, the cards and the close calls as well the rugby and who has the prettiest pitch.Your offers for Jamies news desk music are also welcomed on social media. Learn...
2023-06-141h 40Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe review of the Dragons seasonWe are joined by Chris Kirwan to review the ups and downs of the Dragons season. Everything from Dean Ryans comments after the first game to the final try of Judgement day gets a going over. We couldn't skip over the news from the English Premiership and some of the other news coming out of Welsh rugby this week but we begin with our most adventurous 'Drink of the week' so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-06-071h 35Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where there was lots of stuff to talk aboutOur planned review of the Scarlets season has been bumped to next week as a load of news stories popped up that demanded our attention.We started with transfers - the real ones and the rumoured ones, then we moved on to the URC final before picking our way through the short list for the WRU Chair. Most importantly - drink of the week continues to surprise and educate us all - long may it continue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-05-301h 17Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one reviewing the womens season with Philippa TuttiettIf you want to find out about Womens rugby in Wales, the best person to start with is Philippa Tuttiett, one of the most respected and liked pundits around. Philippa joined us to discuss how the game has progressed on and off the field over the last season, what we can expect from the future and what it was like to work with Eddie Butler.We then discuss another quiet week in Welsh rugby, with two international retirements, a major sponsor suspending their involvement with the game, another Dragons player leaving and one possibly coming home.
2023-05-221h 12Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where we review the Ospreys seasonTogether with this weeks guest @huwgriffenrugby we review the Ospreys season, game by game, the highs and lows and everything in between.Huw's analysis is bang on the money and puts facts behind the stuff we think we know about the game.Finally we introduce our summer feature where we search for or make up the most bizarre rugby rumour and see how far we can push it, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-05-181h 48Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastA review of Cardiff Rugby's seasonNow that the season has ended for all Welsh regions. it is time to review 2022/23, remember the good times and take learnings from the bad times. Putting aside the issues within the wider game in Wales, we focus on Cardiff's season from the egg incident through to Dai's suspension, the players and the games that impressed us and those that we can comfortable forget. Rhys returns to his favourite game of the season - the Sharks in Durban apparently other stuff happened after that game but most Cardiff fans didn't care, coz that was an awesome game!
2023-05-111h 32Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with a Wales training squad to discuss and Scarlets v GlasgowJamie still can't get over the pint of something that Carwyn bought him at Tiny Rebel - it may take some time!We started with Scarlets v Glasgow and the non yellow card that might have changed the game - then we go through the various comings and goings in both playing and backroom teams this week before we discuss all the talking points from the Wales world cup training squad. We finish up with a brief chat about the Wales Women six nations performance which we will discuss in more detail in the coming weeks,
2023-05-041h 39Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after Judgement Day!The next dictionary to be published should have an entry for 'Welsh rugby' where the definition should be 'the inability to go more than a few days without ballsing something up' - last week was very 'Welsh rugby'. We discuss the timing of the announcement Dai Young's suspension and the players response, the Welsh womens game against France and the improvements that have been made, Judgement day as an event, Dragons v Scarlets, Ospreys v Cardiff and finally we preview Scarlets v Glasgow - a very busy week!We were joined this week by regular listener James...
2023-04-252h 05Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where we dream of a semi with our arse up our heads!We were joined by Will from Squidge Rugby for a quick chat about the weekends games. We started with the most interesting 'drink of the week' in the brief history of the podcast before we journey through the weekends games. We begin with the Wales women game against England before picking the bones out of the regional games, desperately trying to find something positive to cling to.We finish up with our predictions for Judgement Day and an invite to everyone to join us for our Facebook live broadcast prior to the game.
2023-04-181h 39Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where half of us played in europeA busy one this week as we discuss Scarlets European delight and Cardiff’s European disappointment. We round up the latest transfer news and rumours and preview a HUGE game at Cardiff Arms Park as Wales take on England. We also make our URC predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-04-131h 03Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after the European knockout roundJamie has spent the week at the 'Worlds best Budgie Smugglers' convention somewhere in Spain so we welcomed Harley Worthy to the pod as a temporary replacement. We began by discussing the new fathers hat trick of urine, puke and poop and conversation went downhill from there.We discussed a forgettable Scarlets performance, a non existent Dragons performance, a fitting tribute of a Cardiff performance and a 'good enough to win but didn't' Ospreys performance!The Dragons and Ospreys can now look forward to a week off, while the Scarlets and Cardiff earn their money...
2023-04-041h 02Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after THAT vote and a decent weekend of rugbyWe obviously had to start with a discussion about the EGM and the vote on Sunday but it was then nice to be talking about rugby again.We started with the Wales v Ireland game in the Womens 6 Nations and then we moved on through the URC games and onto predictions.There is a little bit of Twitter fun in there and an opportunity for someone to join us next week when Jamie is off in his budgie smugglers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-03-281h 34Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastBONUS pod - Womens 6 Nations preview, with Christy HaneyChristy Haney, Leinster captain and Irish international takes us through her career, from her first training session right up to preparations for this years 6 Nations and what it is like to play rugby in Ireland right now.Not only is she an inspiration to young girls taking up the sport for the first time but she also makes you want to watch the game, especially if you haven't watched the womens game before.And - after many years of confusion, Christy explains 'How to remember which is tighthead and which is loosehead' for Lee!
2023-03-2335 minWelsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after the France game, with Simon ThomasWe review a more positive performance against France, despite the score line with Simon Thomas, one of the most respected rugby journalists in Wales. The expected hammering was kept at bay but it was still a heavy defeat, so we look at what Wales can take from that game and the championship as a whole.We than take a gentle stroll through the politics of Welsh rugby, the EGM, the possible CVC television deal and our expectations for the World Cup.We finish off with the final placings on our fantasy league and our predictions...
2023-03-2157 minWelsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after Italy but before FranceWe were joined by James Harrington (@Jamoesonrugby) to preview the France v Wales game but what we actually did was admire the French game against England. We desperately hunted for opportunities for Wales, possible flaws in the French game and weaknesses - it got desperate!James has a ton of knowledge about the French game and is well worth a follow and listening to.Drink of the week was a bit bizarre and we moved swiftly on to the Italy game, which provided some interesting talking points and stats.We finished with our...
2023-03-151h 36
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where everyone came close (apart from Cardiff), head injuries and the Ealing rumoursA packed show this week starts with the positive news about the womens game - is the WRU actually starting to get its act together?
We review the weekends performances in the URC - there were some close games and some encouraging performances but not enough to get anyone over the line.
Off the back of the Ospreys game, we discuss head injuries and how Morgan Morris was treated on the weekend - this wont be the last time we discuss it.
Then we touch on the Ospreys/Ealing merger and the need...
2023-03-071h 27
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastBONUS POD - Italy v Wales previewWe were joined by Marcello Cossali-Francis who is not only an excellent sports editor but also has a keen interest in Italian and Welsh rugby. With the battle of the basement looming, the Italian team are feeling positive and confident while the Welsh camp couldn't be further from that. Marcello talks us through how this has been building over the last few years, who to watch out for, why and who they fear on the Welsh side.
The longer we went on, the less confident we were of a Welsh victory on Saturday and the more we...
2023-03-051h 04
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after the England game with Jason ToveyOur guest was Dragons, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Ynysddu legend Jason Tovey. We started by discussing the Wales game before moving on to the perpetual helter skelter slide of excrement that we call Welsh rugby, contracts, reality, the effect on players and expectations for the future. We then make our predictions for this weekends URC before looking forward to the big one Ynuysddu V Talywain in East D2. It was a busy show with lots to cram in - enjoy.
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2023-02-271h 13
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with Squidge Rugby, a 50/50 weekend and the England gameSquidge rugby joined us for a chat about all things rugby, good and bad - but mainly bad, the state of Welsh rugby and Austin Healey.
In one of our most interesting podcasts yet, we discuss the problems within Welsh rugby, the games from last weekend, how poor the Ospreys were and why, the rumours of mergers, the prospect of compass regions, how to play Toby Booth bingo, the most positive man in Welsh rugby, how to analyse the off feils goings on at the WRU and who should be playing at 10 for England - plus a...
2023-02-211h 49
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastBONUS POD - with Huw Jones discussing the off field issues in Welsh RugbyWhat a week it has been in Welsh rugby - the threat of player strikes, walkouts from sponsor dinners and a constant flow of news stories about players in a predicament! Lee and Jamie discuss all the key issues, the causes, the culture and the way forward for Welsh rugby with Huw Jones from the CF10 trust. Huw is one of those men who has been involved at the highest levels of Welsh sport and knows all there is to know about Welsh Rugby.
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2023-02-1758 min
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after the Scotland game with Jonny from the Scottish Rugby PodWe were joined by Jonny McGinty from the Scottish Rugby Podcast to discuss all things rugby from last weekends six nations games but somehow we ended up discussing the best live music venues in Cardiff and how to draw a penis in your latte!
We did manage to go through the weekends action, paying particular attention to the Scotland v Wales game and we made our predictions for round 14 of the URC. All the usual stuff is in there - enjoy!
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2023-02-141h 39
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one after the Ireland game with Girvan DempseyWe get the thoughts on the Wales v Ireland game from Irish rugby legend Girvan Dempsey as we talk through all of key talking points from Saturdays game and we delve into the future with his thoughts on the rest of the tournament.
Then (after drink of the week) we talk through the Irish game and where we need to improve against Scotland before selecting our team for that game and talking through other interesting bits!
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2023-02-071h 50
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastBONUS POD - The one with Simon MuderackWe spoke to Simon Muderack, Executive Chair of the Scarlets about all things rugby. We discussed the turbulent week that Welsh rugby has experienced, some of the reasons behind it and what type of person needs to come in to that position now. It is refreshing to have people at the top of the game in Wales having open and honest conversations with fans and Simon is very much a part of that.
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2023-01-3158 min
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with a 50/50 weekend and a Wales side selectionWe discuss all the games from the weekend and the turnaround in fortunes at the Scarlets and Cardiff. With no URC games to predict this weekend, we turn our attention to selecting our Welsh team to face Ireland and we face a difficult score prediction section!
We also let you know about some of the more light hearted things that we will be running on social media over the #6Nations period.
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2023-01-311h 17
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with David ButtressWe welcomed David Buttress, Chairman of the Dragons to this weeks pod where we discussed the state of the game in Wales, finances, the WRU and the future of the game in Wales. David gives an open and honest account of where the game is today and what he would like changed.
Then we move on to the usual stuff with possibly the strangest beer to ever make drink of the week - and a moment of history when we come to predictions!
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2023-01-241h 39
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastBonus pod - The Wales squad!A quick bonus pod to talk through the Wales squad announcement, including Ken as Captain, the type of game we can expect from this squad, the interesting inclusions and what it means for those left out.
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2023-01-1835 min
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where everyone wins - not often you can say thatIn a rare episode - we have victories for all four regions to discuss! Plenty of positives to be taken from each game so maybe - just maybe, Welsh rugby is starting to turn corner?
All the normal stuff is also in there including our predictions for the week ahead.
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2023-01-1759 min
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with our #6Nations selections and a Scarlets winWe talk through the weekends actions, starting with the Dragons and Bulls, moving on to Cardiff v Scarlets and finishing with Ospreys v Leinster. Plenty to discuss and a few beers to get the chat going!
As always we make our predictions for this weeks games and we finish off with our Wales squad predictions for the upcoming six nations.
Your comments and feedback are welcome as always.
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2023-01-101h 33
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with two new year derbies and some off field stuffWe have a very civilised conversation about rugby matters, including the Cardiff v Ospreys game and the Scarlets v Dragons game, Thankfully we could talk mainly about the rugby!
We also discuss the Dean Ryan announcement and Iuean Evans new year message.
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2023-01-031h 16
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where Lee has a rantThe boxing day derbies were over shadowed by referee's - so is this weeks pod.
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2022-12-311h 23
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where everyone wins (apart from the Dragons)>We talk through a cracking weekend of European rugby and the joy of watching Welsh regions performing well, unless of course you are a Dragon - in which case, Jamie has another classic rant for you.
We also take a look ahead at the Christmas derbies and hope that the standard of performance remains high.
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2022-12-191h 05
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with Luke Upton and European rugbyOur guest this week is renowned author Luke Upton who joins us for drink of the week and a chat about his book 'Rugby's greatest mavericks' which is a cracking read. Luke talks us through researching the book and some of the amazing people he spoke plus a couple of others that he couldn't and a few that wouldn't. Keep an eye out on our socials for a competition to win a copy of the book as well.
We also discuss a bit of rugby and rugby related stuff.
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2022-12-151h 38
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with lots going on!Rugby in South Africa, predictions for europe, Pivac, Gatland, Garcia, De Niro, Regions agreement with WRU and other stuff.
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2022-12-061h 29
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with Rupert Moon and THAT celebrationThe one and only Rupert Moon joined us to chat through the Wales Australia game and the difficulties that Wales now face.
Rupert gave us his advice on how ordinary fans can affect change within the WRU and just how difficult that is to do.
Most importantly, we talk through the Llanelli v Australia game in November 92 and where THAT celebration came from.
We all agreed that Rupert is a bloody nice bloke - we need more people like him in the game.
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2022-12-011h 19
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where Rhys mentioned the Cardiff win a couple of times.We begin with a chat about Doddie Weir, a great man that will be sorely missed.
Then, Rhys wanted to talk about the Cardiff and Sharks game - regardless of what everyone else was talking about, so we humoured him for a while - but he kept going on! To be fair, we were all quite complimentary about each others performances from last weekend - it all felt a little unusual!
We discussed all the Welsh regional games from the first weekend in South Africa and made our predictions for next week - and we s...
2022-11-291h 24
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with Mark Ring and the fall out from the Georgia gameThis weeks guest is a creative legend from the 80s and 90s, Mark Ring.
We talk through the Georgia game and the fall out from that one, plus Mark gives us his thoughts on how to begin to solve the problems in our game and he offers his predictions for the Australia game.
If you are a coach or a parent of young players, you will want to hear what Mark has to say about developing creativity and skills in young players.
Then your usual crew, minus Babysham boy, get stuck in to t...
2022-11-211h 30
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one with Mike Ruddock - and a Jamie rantPossibly the nicest rugby bloke you could talk to - Mike Rudduck gives us his thoughts on the Argentina game and his expectations for the Georgia game, we ramble through his thoughts on the game today, the future, the effect of Welsh fans and his thoughts on the state of the game today.
If you listen carefully, you will discover how two men jumping naked into a duck pond is connected to an awkward incident at a funeral.
Plus we do the other stuff as you would expect.
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2022-11-171h 18
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastWales v New Zealand - so much to discussAs well as all the important bits such as a decent front row, picking players on form, older players who need to retire and the back row balance, we also tackle key issues such as 'drink of the week', how to keep your dog quiet, wearing your lucky pants and why Carwyn missed the recording!
Your comments and questions are always welcome.
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2022-11-071h 52
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastWhy do Dragons supporters feel nervous when they win? And our drinking game for the Autumn seriesThe less said about the performance of Welsh teams in the URC last weekend the better - apart from Jamie who could have done the whole show on his own about the Dragons!
TMO's and ref's get a going over - the worst part of the URC this season.
We preview the #WalvNZL game for this weekend and introduce our first drinking game.
Finally, we do a serious bit about the WRU election of an independent chair and why it is important.
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2022-11-041h 18
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one where we talk about some great rugby being played again!We discuss all the important rugby related stuff from last weekend including the Scarlets against Connacht, Cardiff v The Stormers and Dragons v Ospreys.
We also discuss the choice of Tipuric as captain of the Wales team and the implications for team selection.
Finally and most importantly, we pull together our Ginger XV after Bradley Roberts got called up to the national squad.
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2022-10-261h 12
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastThe one when the Wales squad got announcedAs always we discuss last weeks Welsh Regions performances - two wins, a draw and a second place to go through.
We also venture off into what the game means to people, Welsh weather, connecting with supporters and then we head down the rabbit hole that is the Welsh squad for the autumn internationals.
Enjoy listening coz we really enjoyed recording this one - then tell your mates!
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2022-10-201h 35
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastS1 Ep5 - The one where Jamie lets go with both barrelsWe aim to discuss the games of all four Welsh Regions but sometimes we get stuck in one place and we drift around it a little! This week we discussed - Scarlets v Cardiff, where do both teams go now and is it as bad as some people are saying;
Ospreys v Ulster and then we had a chat about club v country;
We have a little run through of some of our selections for the Autumn Internationals and then we try to discuss the Dragons Benetton game;
We have a crack at...
2022-10-141h 19
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastWeek 3 of th URC - Dragons only speak when they are winning!Your family of hosts is now complete, Lee, Carwyn, Rhys and now Jamie from the Dragons!
We can't promise that everyone will be here every week - or even that everyone will have a strong enough broadband connection to stay for every episode but it is great to finally have everyone here.
We show the usual levels of disrespect for each others teams and their performances last weekend, plus we have a little chat about referee's in the URC and how good we feel the WRU are at running the game in...
2022-10-041h 15
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastURC week 2 - it was all going so well and then we kicked off!Lee and Rhys discuss Carwyn's inability to cope with a bit of a cold,
the Dragons win and the supporters reactions
Cardiff's performance and the ref
the Ospreys desire to shoot their feet
the Scarlets lack of defence and the ref!
And we touch on the sensitive subject of the Gallagher Premiership
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2022-09-291h 23
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastURC Week 1 - BANG!A belting first week of the URC - we discuss all the interesting bits including Dean Ryans comments, Cardiffs revival and the West Wales derby.
Plus we start the Flag Challenge but can find anyone from the Dragons to do anything?
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2022-09-2356 min
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastWeek 1 preview - is mainly Scarlets v OspreysWe pay tribute to Eddie Butler - discuss the WRU's handling of last weekends fixtures - and we preview the URC week 1 fixtures for week 1 - and we manage to squeeze in our end of season league predictions.
Plus, we introduce a way for you to get involved with future podcasts.
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2022-09-161h 11
Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation PodcastPre-season 2022We take a look at the off season activities of the Welsh regions and what we expect to happen in the coming season - including our predictions for end of season finishing places.
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2022-09-0650 min
The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to EvolveE214: An Inclusive Approach to Reproductive Health with WRRAP Executive Director Sylvia Ghazarian and JBC Vice President Adrienne LawrenceThis episode was originally recorded as an Advocacy in Action session and features a conversation between Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP) Executive Director Sylvia Ghazarian and JBC Vice President Adrienne Lawrence. Discover how reproductive health is a business issue that will impact an organization's bottom line, how a number of organizations are approaching this issue in the current climate, and what tools are available to inclusively support women and birthing people in the workplace.
2022-05-2057 min