The Dragons Lair

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

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

Jamie 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

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

Jamie 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

You 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