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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Warren Gatland and Wales: A podumentary
With Warren Gatland's time with Wales at an end, Ben James speaks to past players, coaches and friends of the coach to build a picture of what made him so special in a special documentary podcast episode of the Welsh Rugby Podcast For information...
49 min
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Fourth place, missing defence and the end of th...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look over Wales' 40-17 defeat against New Zealand in Japan and reflect on the end of the Warren Gatland era. Wales' defensive issues and the World Cup final are also on the agenda. For...
39 min
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Wales v New Zealand teams, haka fines and what ...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look at Warren Gatland's last ever Wales team as the Kiwi named his 23 for Friday's match with New Zealand. There's plenty else on the agenda, with the World Cup final, England's haka fine and...
36 min
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Semi-final heartbreak, missed opportunities and...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to pick apart Wales' agonising 19-16 defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. We also hear the post-match thoughts of Wales coach Warren Gatland and captain Alun Wyn Jones. For...
39 min
230
Ellis Jenkins Live podcast: A night at the Arms...
Ben James, Simon Thomas, Andy Howell and Jon Doel are joined by Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins for a very special live edition of the podcast at the Cardiff Arms Park.
In front of a live audience, they look ahead to Wales v South...
67 min
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Injuries, semi-finals and how to beat South Africa
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to bring you the latest on the Rugby World Cup, Premier Sports Sean Holley talks about his time in Japan, what he has seen from the tournament and the PRO14.
Sean Holley is part of the Premier...
50 min
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World Cup semi-finals, red cards and plenty of ...
Ben James and Simon Thomas sit down to catch their breath and take stock as Wales secured their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a dramatic win over France in Oita. There's plenty to talk about as we reflect on a second quarter-final win...
30 min
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Serge Betsen, injury relief and unpredictable F...
Ben James and Andy Howell are joined by former France back-rower Serge Betsen and French journalist Clement Brossard, who works for RMC, to talk Wales v France as the two nations prepare to meet in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
There's...
36 min
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Japan Special: Matt Southcombe brings the lates...
WalesOnline's man in Japan Matt Southcombe is joined by columnist and Welsh Rugby legend Mike Phillips on this episode of the podcast.
Westgate Sports Agency reporter Alex Bywater, whose work can be found in various national newspapers, is also on the...
32 min
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Wales v Uruguay reaction, Japan v Scotland and ...
Ben James and Andy Howell look back over Wales' final pool match against Uruguay, pick out who impressed and cast their eye over the upcoming quarter-final against France. Japan's victory over Scotland is also on the agenda. For information regarding...
26 min
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Super Typhoons, 13 changes and unfamiliar posit...
Ben James is joined by Daily Mirror rugby correspondent Alex Spink to talk Super Typhoon Hagibis and the impact it's having on the World Cup, while Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell give their thoughts on the Wales team to face Uruguay. For...
50 min
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Squidge special: YouTube, Sam Warburton and the...
Ben James is joined by Robbie Owen, the brains behind rugby YouTube channel, Squidge Rugby. On an extra-long episode, they talk about getting Sam Warburton's approval, comedy inspirations, where they hone their rugby analysis and answering fan...
74 min
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Wales v Fiji reaction: Quarter-final spot, Supe...
Ben James is joined by RugbyPass writer Owain Jones, as well as podcast regulars Simon Thomas and Andy Howell, to look back on Wales' 29-17 win over Fiji that secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. With yellow cards, disallowed tries,...
41 min
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Xavier Rush, Mike Phillips and the Wales team t...
Ben James and Simon Thomas chat to Cardiff Blues and New Zealand legend Xavier Rush, while Matthew Southcombe talks to Mike Phillips after Wales named their team to face Fiji. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
44 min
240
World Cup trends, Welsh back-row and Fiji's thr...
Ben James and Simon Thomas are joined by Cardiff Blues coach John Mulvihill and Telegraph rugby writer Charlie Morgan to talk World Cup tactical trends, the Welsh back-row and the threat that Fiji could pose For information regarding your data...
46 min
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Tom Shanklin special: High tackles, podcasts, D...
Ben James is joined by Tom Shanklin to talk Wales' World Cup campaign, the PRO14, his comedy tastes and how he's become a podcasting star. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
42 min
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Wales v Australia reaction: Nerveless Patchell,...
Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys star James Hook to look back on Wales' 29-25 victory over Australia in the World Cup. Simon Thomas and Andy Howell also offer their thoughts and analysis. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
41 min
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Unchanged Wales, more high tackle controversy a...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe, Simon Thomas and Sydney Morning Herald Georgina Robinson to look at Wales and Australia's teams ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash. There's also more on the continued headlines being given to high tackles...
51 min
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Mike Phillips on Georgia, Gareth Davies and why...
Matthew Southcombe is joined by WalesOnline columnist and former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips in a bonus podcast to look back over the win over Georgia, who impressed and what Wales need to do to beat Australia. For information regarding your data...
10 min
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Wales v Georgia reaction: Bonus point start, Ho...
Host Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back over Wales' 43-14 win over Georgia in their opening Rugby World Cup match. Cory Hill's injury latest is also discussed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
36 min
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Dropping Moriarty, AWJ's record and learning fr...
Host Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas in the studio and Matthew Southcombe in Japan to look over Wales' team to face Georgia. Australia's win over Fiji is also looked at and what Warren Gatland will have learned from the clash between their pool...
38 min
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Rob Howley bombshell: How it happened, what's g...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe in Japan for an emergency podcast as Rob Howley is sent home from the World Cup for an alleged betting breach. The whole timeline of the scandal is discussed, as well as what happens next and what it means for...
18 min
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The World Cup preview: Every pool assessed, key...
Host Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to preview the World Cup. Every pool is analysed, key players marked out and predictions made. Matthew Southcombe also gives us an update from Japan. For information regarding your data...
55 min
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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