The Welsh Rugby Podcast
Join Wales Online rugby writers Ben James and Steffan Thomas for the latest news, analysis and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby. With plenty of guests making an appearance, it'll be the podcast with its finger truly on the pulse of the game in Wales.
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Where Wales stand after the Rugby World Cup war...
Host Ben James is joined by WalesOnline rugby writer Mark Orders and former Ospreys coach and TV pundit Sean Holley to analyse where Wales are after the four summer warm-up matches. There's plenty of in-depth analysis on Wales' attack, defence and...
44 min
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Sam Warburton special: World Cup memories, Lion...
Sam Warburton joins podcast regulars Ben James and Simon Thomas for a very special episode of the Welsh Rugby Podcast. On the agenda in this bumper 80-minute special is his new book Open Side, his memories of the 2011 and 2015 World Cups, his...
83 min
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James Hook special: Hooky’s World Cup memories
Host Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys star James Hook to look back on his World Cup experiences, from the disastrous defeat to Fiji in 2007, the semi-final heartbreak in 2011 and his late injury call-up in 2015.
He also answers your...
59 min
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Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams, Hadleigh Parkes ...
Ben James is joined by a host of Wales rugby stars for a special podcast following the World Cup squad announcement. Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams, Hadleigh Parkes, Justin Tipuric, Aaron Shingler, Nicky Smith, Aled Davies and Jake Ball all feature to...
34 min
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The Rob Evans bombshell, carrying Cory and the ...
Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to react to the Wales 31-man squad named by Warren Gatland for the World Cup. The absence of Rob Evans and Samson Lee, Cory Hill's fitness and all the other tough decisions are all...
34 min
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World Cup squad prediction: The 31 we think wil...
Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to do exactly what Warren Gatland and his coaches will do on their Saturday night: pick the 31-man squad to go to the World Cup in Japan.
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30 min
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World Cup shootouts, 14 changes and where is Co...
Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look over the Wales team Warren Gatland has named to face Ireland in Cardiff. The boys pick apart the 14 changes, debate which tight calls will be made by Gatland when he names his...
44 min
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What's wrong with Ireland, Captain Navidi and l...
Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to look ahead to Wales' third warm-up against Ireland. Irish Mirror journalist Michael Scully also joins us to talk about Ireland's sobering 57-15 defeat to England at Twickenham, while WalesOnline Mark...
54 min
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A view from Australia and a Wales selection mee...
Sydney Morning Herald sports writer Tom Decent joins the podcast to discuss Australia's Rugby World Cup squad and give his views on Wales.
Host Matt Southcombe is also joined by WalesOnline rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell, who discuss an...
51 min
235
Your questions answered: Back-row, Wales' attac...
Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas sit down to answer your questions in a special episode of the podcast. The Welsh back-row, the demise of drop goals and beating the All Blacks are all on the agenda - plus much, much more! For...
57 min
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Biggar hits back, scrum problems and top of the...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back at Wales' 13-6 victory over England in Cardiff. Dan Biggar's response to criticism, another concerning display in the scrum and Wales going top of the world rankings are all on the...
40 min
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The return of Cubby, Anscombe's injury and wher...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to pick apart Wales' team selection to face England in Cardiff, weigh up where Gareth Anscombe's tournament ending injury leaves Warren Gatland and answer your questions as Wales look to get...
52 min
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Humble pie, red cards and plenty of rust
WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Ben James discuss what they witnessed at Twickenham as a full strength Wales side lost to England 33-19.
It was an uncharacteristic performance from Warren Gatland's men as they lost their unbeaten run and...
51 min
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Wales team assessed, England experiment and fan...
Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell react to the teams for the Rugby World Cup warm-up between England v Wales at Twickenham - with Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones having named very different 23-men matchday squads. Plus we answer your...
47 min
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World Cup warm-ups, Taulupe Faletau and our pla...
The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back with a brand new look and a brand new sound! Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to discuss the revamped podcast's exciting plans for the World Cup and the trip out to Japan, while WalesOnline rugby writer Mark...
42 min
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Richie Rees, combining coaching and punditry an...
Ben James is joined by Premier Sports pundit Richie Rees and regulars Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the Champions Cup play-off between the Ospreys and Scarlets plus Rees' coaching and punditry career. Also on the agenda is the appointment of...
62 min
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Shaun Edwards, Dean Ryan and the confusing Euro...
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to discuss Shaun Edwards leaving Wales, the rumours linking Dean Ryan, Sam Davies and Aaron Cruden to the Dragons, the futures of Ross Moriarty and Alun Wyn Jones plus the confusion that is the...
47 min
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Wales' World Cup squad, Shaun Edwards and Rhys ...
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to discuss Wales' 42-man World Cup training squad, Shaun Edwards' future and all the reaction to Judgement Day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
46 min
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Judgement Day special: Dillon Lewis, Elliot Dee...
A Judgement Day special of the podcast with Wales internationals Dillon Lewis and Elliot Dee special guests ahead of the end-of-season derbies in Cardiff. Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell also sit down to preview the weekend's...
49 min
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Gareth Anscombe, Shaun Edwards and which region...
On this week's podcast, Ben James, Andy Howell and Simon Thomas talk about the Gareth Anscombe saga being put to bed by the fly-half swapping the Cardiff Blues for the Ospreys, Shaun Edwards staying with Wales, the next Dragons coach and which region...
43 min
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Residency rules, PRO14 play-offs and the Gareth...
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to look at the latest headlines in Welsh rugby - including whether Wales are "exploiting" the residency rules, the region's recruitment and PRO14 play-off hopes and the latest in the Gareth Anscombe...
52 min
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Warren Gatland's future, Gareth Anscombe's valu...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to discuss the Welsh rugby headlines for another week. On the agenda this time are Warren Gatland's future after he finishes as Wales coach, Gareth Anscombe and whether he was right to speak...
45 min
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Grand Slam special: Deadly Anscombe, awesome Al...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back on Wales' Grand Slam after their 25-7 win over Ireland, with Alun Wyn Jones, Gareth Anscombe and comparisons between Warren Gatland and David Bowie on the agenda. For information...
33 min
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Wales v Ireland preview: The final leg of the G...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas, Delme Parfitt and Michael Scully of the Irish Mirror to look ahead Wales' Grand Slam decider with Ireland in Cardiff. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
52 min
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Scotland 11-18 Wales: Grand Slams, great defenc...
Ben James and Andy Howell discuss Wales' 18-11 win over Scotland in Murrayfield that sets up a Grand Slam decider against Ireland as well as all the events from a chaotic week in Welsh rugby that saw Project Reset take a dramatic turn For information...
36 min