The Dragons Lair

Gareth is back to join us as we chew over the disappointing loss to Edinburgh and say farewell to the departing players. Usual Newsdesk and Gwent Rugby Round-up before we preview our final game of the season away to Scarlets. #Dragons #Welshrugby #Waino #DragonsLair #WRU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a brave effort from the Dragons who came so close against French giants Montpellier but it wasn’t to be. We reflect on the game with the help of WRRAP co-host and Abertillery coach Dan Crandon. Plus the usual Newsdesk, Gwent Rugby Round-up and preview our final home game of the season against Edinburgh. #Dragons #WRU #Welshrugby #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a victory pod as Dragons leave it late against Zebre to record a first away win in the league for 4 years! We review the action, discuss contract news, the usual Gwent Rugby Round-up and we look forward to a European semi-final against French giants Montpellier! #URCgo #Dragons #Welshrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a tough night at Rodney Parade as a rotated Dragons side got overpowered by play-off chasing Bulls. Was rotating the squad the right call? We also round up the latest goings on in Welsh rugby and preview an important rematch against Zebre. #Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys get together for a special bonus episode as they welcome former Wales international and Scrum V pundit Richie Rees into the Dragons Lair. We chat about his career, his time at the Dragons, being a rugby pundit and his current role as Director of Sports Academy at Haberdashers' Monmouth School. #Dragons #Welshrugby #ScrumV #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s another victory pod as the mighty Dragons fly the flag for Wales in Europe and march into the Challenge Cup semi-finals! We look back at the action and talking points. We also review a fantastic Gwent Derby between Newport and Pontypool, look ahead to the visit of Bulls and can our Gareth get through an entire podcast without saying the word “brave”? #Dragons #Welshrugby #EPCR #ChallengeCup #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s an Easter miracle! Sensational Dragons stun Stade Français in Paris. We chew the fat on an unlikely victory and ask where it ranks amongst our best wins in Europe. Elsewhere we react to Brodie and Rio signing new deals at the club and Gavin gives down the latest goings on in the Gwent Rugby Round-Up. #WelshRugby #Dragons #EPCR #Challenge Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a spirited showing in Joberg as Dragons pick up a deserved bonus point against the Lions. We review the performance, lament our weak scrum and wonder who will play at 9 on the weekend! Gwent Rugby Round-Up returns and we preview the Men of Gwent’s trip to Paris to face Stade Français in the last—16 of the Challenge Cup. #Dragons #Welshrugby #Gwentrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gareth return to go over the latest news from the club, hail the performances of Arron Wainwright and Ben Carter in the Six Nations and review another spirited performance by the Men of Gwent against high flying Stormers. Then they look ahead to another tough game against the dangerous Lions at Ellis Park. #Dragons #Welshrugby #Newport #Gwent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are back from their well deserved break with a bumper pod reviewing a gritty Dragons performance against Benetton, takeaways from the Supporters Q&A and another busy week in Welsh rugby! Plus the usual Gwent Rugby Round-Up. #Welshrugby #Dragons #URC #Newport #Gewnt #Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another joint episode between the 1912 Exiles and the Dragons Lair podcast, we sat down for a chat over Zoom with Leader of Newport Council, Dimitri Batrouni. We asked about the council's commitment to both grassroots sport and pro sport in Newport, what steps it might take to support the redevelopment of Rodney Parade, and whether anything will ever get built on the Cabbage Patch. We're grateful to Dimitri for giving us his time, and we hope you find the chat useful and engaging. #Dragpns #Newport #WRU #URC #Welshrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back on yet another missed opportunity to get the all elusive URC away win as Ospreys break Dragons hearts in Bridgend. We round up the latest Gwent rugby news and open up our mailbox to answer your questions. #Dragons #WelshRugby #Wales #WRU #URC #OSPvDRA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss a crazy week in Welsh rugby as the Ospreys future looks increasingly uncertain and ask what Y11s proposed takeover of Cardiff could mean for Dragons. We take the positives from a well deserved bonus point away to Munster and it’s Welsh derby time as the Men of Gwent make the short journey to Bridgend to face Ospreys. #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #Dragons #Dragonsrugby #Gwent #Newport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a victory pod as the boys look back on a dominant win over Newcastle Red Bulls and look forward to European knock out rugby. We round up the latest rugby results in Gwent and preview a tough trip to Cork to face Munster. #Dragons #Welshrugby #RodneyParade #URC #EPCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Filo Tiatia got his tombola out again and it backfired spectacularly as Dragons got absolutely tonked in Treviso. We assess the wreckage and ask if the team selection was the right call. We chat more on Aaron Wainwright’s departure now it’s been officially confirmed and look ahead to a do-or-die clash against Newcastle. #Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #ChallengeCup #EPCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s our first pod in 2026 as we look back on a successful month for Dragons and turn our full attention to the Challenge Cup as the Men of Gwent face a tough trip to Benetton. We also react to reports that Aaron Wainwright will be leaving Dragons for Leicester. #WelshRugby #Dragons #URC #MenofGwent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Christmas bonus edition as Jamie and Gareth sat down with Dragons legend Aled Brew. We chat about his 3 spells at Rodney Parade, his World Cup adventure in New Zealand and his career resurrection at Bath. Have a great Christmas and New Year - regardless of the rugby, from Jamie, Gav and Gareth. #Dragons #Welshrugby #AledBrew #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s another victory pod and it’s a bumper one as we chat to former interim Dragons CEO and current Major League Rugby co-president Graeme Bradbury before reflecting on an unexpectedly wonderful night at Rodney Parade. We also preview the upcoming festive derbies with some actual optimism. #Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #ChristmasDerby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special souvenir pod as Dragons win a game of rugby! We bask in a stunning comeback win against Lyon, address Jon Fox and Sean Holley’s comments on Scrum V and look ahead to Connacht coming to town. #Dragons #Welshrugby #ChallengeCup #URC #ScrumV #Wehaveturnedacorner #avictorypodforGareth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gareth look back on a woeful performance out in Perpignan and pull no punches on the state of the Dragons. We read your comments and look ahead to Lyon at home. Can the Dragons make up for an embarrassing performance by finally getting a win this weekend?! #Welshrugby #Dragons #URC #ChallengeCup #EPCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gareth look back on a very encouraging and spirited performance against URC champions Leinster. Were the Dragons robbed of a bonus point by the officials? We also assess the wreckage of Wales v South Africa and look ahead to Europe as winless Dragons travel to winless Perpignan to open their Challenge Cup campaign. #Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #Dontmentionthecard #Wewasrobbed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By popular demand the boys are back and they are joined by sports writer Elgan Alderman from The Times as we discuss all things Welsh rugby and ask what’s gone wrong? We give our reaction to the WRU shenanigans and another Dragons statement. Then it’s the usual Gwent rugby round-up and Leinster preview. #Dragons #Welshrugby #WRU #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie, Gareth and Gavin look back on a thrilling draw against the Ospreys and ask when will Dragons finally get over the line?! Plus Gwent Round-Up, Wales squad reaction and our thoughts on the WRU’s decision to cut to 3 pro teams and what it means for Gwent rugby. #Dragons #URC #Welshrugby #WRU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back on another underwhelming Dragons performance as they extend their losing run to Cardiff. We get the reaction from the listeners and discuss Lyn Jones’ attack on his former employers. Plus Gwent rugby round-up and we preview another Welsh derby as we welcome the visit of Ospreys to Newport. #Dragons #Welshrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie, Gavin and a hungover Gareth look back on a (quite literally) pointless trip to Glasgow. We explain why making mass changes was the right call and why the performance wasn’t as bad as the score suggests. Plus our Gwent rugby round-up and Cardiff preview. Can the Men Of Gwent finally beat Cardiff?! It’s the hope that kills you. #Welshrugby #DragonsRugby #WRU #Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie, Gareth and Gavin look back at the Sharks draw and take the positives as always but also ask the pertinent questions. Why didn’t Dragons take on the drop goal and was it the right decision to fling it out wide? Plus Gwent rugby round up and we ask if Dragons can get anything out of a tough trip to Glasgow. #Dragons #Welshrugby #Wales #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trio return to look back on Dragons tough away to Ulster and ask what positives we can take from it? We also have Gavin’s Gwent Rugby-Up and then a preview of a massive month for the Dragons as they prepare for a shark attack in Newport! #Dragons #DragonsLair #Welshrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gareth chat to Dragons new recruit from South Africa, tighthead prop Robert Hunt. Topics include Hunt’s upbringing in Hermanus, why he signed for the Dragons and the current mood in the Dragons camp heading into a big season. A lekker chat. #Dragons #UlsvDra ##WelshRugby #Rugby #Wales #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are joined by Ryan Price from the Official Dragons Supporters Club to look back on a positive pre-season for the Dragons and give our thoughts and predictions for a big season ahead for the Men Of Gwent. Plus the return of Gavin’s Gwent rugby round-up. #Welshrugby #Dragons #WRU #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special joint episode as Jamie sat down with Ed from 1912 Exiles and Dan from the Riverside Sports Bar to talk about the potential ramifications of losing professional sport in Newport City Centre. What would happen to Rodney Parade, Newport County and the city centre? We discuss all that and more. #Dragons #WRU #Welshrugby #URC 1912 Exiles X https://x.com/1912exiles?s=21&t=qtRpo5YZIRoEBejUw_ahXg Riverside Sports Bar https://riversidesportsbarnewport.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gareth react to the strong statement put out by the Dragons this week as the club slams the WRU’s 2 team proposal as “not acceptable”. We also round up the rest of the news from the club. #Dragons #RugbyUnion #WelshRugby #WRU #Consultation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie, Gavin and Gareth return for a special news round-up pod covering the latest comings and goings at Rodney Parade, Wales finally winning a test match and our reaction to the news that the WRU is considering halving the number of regions. #Dragons #Welshrugby #WRU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By popular request Dragons co-owner David Buttress returns to the pod for a catch-up. We look back on the season just gone, how the mindset at the club needs to change and why Dragons signed the PRA deal. Plus we round up all the latest news coming out of the club. #Dragons #Welshrugby #PRA25 #WRU #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the final episode of the season as the boys return to look back and reflect on an utterly miserable season for Dragons supporters. What has gone so wrong and is there any optimism for the future? Plus PRA shambles, a round up of the latest comings and goings and a review of the all-Gwent Super Rygbi Cymru final between Ebbw Vale and Newport. #Welshrugby #Dragons #Gwentrugby #SRC #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by the Chairman of the Dragons supporters club Dan Hallett to chat about the fall out of the PRA agreement and why Dragons signed the deal. Plus agreement, the latest comings and goings at Rodney Parade and a tough night in Cape Town. #Dragons #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #URC #RugbyUnion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by Rob Rees from the SRC podcast to chat all things Super Rygbi Cymru and the Gwent teams season so far. Plus a look back on a feeble Dragons performance away to Ospreys and a tribute to the legend Dan Lydiate as he hangs up his boots at the end of the season. #Dragons #Welshrugby #SRC #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie, Gav and Gareth look back on Judgement Day asking if the event has run its course before we talk about yet another game thrown away by the Dragons. Plus Gwent rugby round-up and Ospreys away preview. #Dragons #Welshrugby #Judgementday #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are joined by Dragons legend Jason Tovey to look back on his career and reminisce on Dragons first ever win at JD back in 2019. We of course talk about Tovey’s conversion won us the game. Plus all the latest signings news and preview of Judgement Day 2025. #Walesrugby #Welshrugby #Dragons #Judgementday #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by South Wales Argus sports reporter Chris Kirwan to reflect on what has been a nightmare season for the Dragons. What has gone wrong and are there genuine reasons for optimism going forward? Plus the usual Gwent rugby-up. #Dragons #Dragonsrugby #Gwentrugby #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are back to chat about yet another missed opportunity against Ulster, new signings, the discourse around reducing to 3 pro teams and why we think Warburton is wrong. #Warburton #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #Dragonsrugby #Dragons #URC #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the help with recurring guest Gareth LeClare we look back on Dragons u unsuccessful visit to Parma and lament our injury woes and squad depth. Plus our usual Gwent round-up and a preview of Scotland v Wales in the Six Nations. #Dragons #Welshrugby #Walesrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gav review the Glasgow game and discuss the latest transfer rumours. Plus we touch on Gatland’s departure and who we’d like to see as next Wales coach. #Dragons #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #SRC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We give our verdict on the recent Dragons Q&A at Rodney Parade and chew over what we learned. Are there reasons to be cheerful or is it just more jam tomorrow? #Dragons #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Dragons back-rower Ollie Griffiths joins us to chat about his Dragons career highlights, managing his medical condition (LCH) and life after rugby. Plus news round up and Munster post-mortem. #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #Dragons #Rugby #6Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie is joined by freelance sports commentator and writer Nick Webb to discuss Dragons’ record defeat in Europe against the Lions and ask where the club go from here. There’s also some Six Nations chat as we ask: what would represent a successful tournament for Wales? #Dragons #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #URC #EPRC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gavin pick the bones out of yet another poor Dragons performance against Pau. Plus Gwent Rugby Round-Up returns and we ask - Can the Dragons pull off an upset in South Africa?! #Welshrugby #Dragons #URC #ChallengeCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gav are back to give an honest review of the festive derbies and where the club is heading. Plus we answer your questions and announce our competition winner for Dragons v Pau tickets. #Welshrugby #Welshrugbypodcast #Dragons #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie and Gav talk about a #Dragons win up in Newcastle and how good it feels. The boys review the win on the road, praise the talented youngsters and give their thoughts on backing up the win over the festive period, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gareth LeClare joins us this week as we rue yet another missed opportunity against Montpellier, pay our tributes to Ollie Griffiths on his retirement, answer listeners questions and look ahead to Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are joined by former Dragons scrum-half Jonathan Evans to chat about his time at Rodney Parade, Bath and Scarlets. We discuss the season so far for Ebbw Vale and a very important Xmas question! Plus Cardiff post-mortem and a look ahead to the visit of Montpellier in the Challenge Cup. #Welshrugby #Dragons #URC #Scarlets #EbbwVale #SRC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices