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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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
252
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
253
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
254
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
255
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
256
Wales 21-13 England: 'Warren Gatland out-coache...
WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe, Andy Howell and Ben James discuss Wales' 21-13 victory over England. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
26 min
257
Wales v England preview: You don't think Gatlan...
With just days until Wales v England, WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Ben James sat down to look ahead to the mouthwatering clash. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
40 min
258
Italy 15-26 Wales: More fly-half debate, how th...
Ben James and Matthew Southcombe pick the bones out of Wales' second win of the Six Nations championship over Italy in Rome - with plenty to discuss. The latest instalment of the fly-half debate, how Warren Gatland's 10 changes fared and whether Wales...
34 min
259
Italy v Wales preview: 10 changes, Captain Foxy...
Ben James and Andy Howell analyse the Wales team named to face Italy this weekend, including the 10 changes and Six Nations debuts for Thomas Young and Jonah Holmes, while Matthew Southcombe provides a view from Nice where Wales have spent the week...
35 min
260
France 19-24 Wales: An incredible comeback, wha...
Ben James and Delme Parfitt react to Wales' dramatic Six Nations opening night win over France in Paris - touching on the half-backs, a brilliant comeback and George North's finishing prowess. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
17 min
261
France v Wales Six Nations preview
Ben James sits down with WalesOnline rugby writers Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look ahead to this weekend's Six Nations opener. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
44 min
262
Why have the Scarlets gone backwards in Europe ...
Ben James and Andy Howell discuss the latest round of European rugby and how each of the four regions fared, as well as the new paybands to be introduced to Welsh rugby and the potential next Wales forwards coach. For information regarding your data...
50 min
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Clean sweeps, the talismanic Alun Wyn Jones and...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look back over Wales' 20-11 win over South Africa, pick apart the autumn campaign and choose their players, finds and moments of the autumn. For information regarding your data privacy,...
38 min
264
Second-row conundrums, Grand Slam comparisons a...
Matthew Southcombe and Ben James set down to discuss the Wales team to face South Africa, compare the current side to the 2008 and 2012 Grand Slam teams and Matt even has a crack at listing his Welsh rugby power rankings in 90 seconds or less! For...
42 min
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Wales 74-24 Tonga: Cleans sweeps, fly-half batt...
Ben James is joined by Delme Parfitt to break down Wales' 74-24 win over Tonga in Cardiff and look towards a potential autumn clean sweep against South Africa next week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
40 min
266
Wales v Tonga team analysis: Warren Gatland's m...
Ben James and Matthew Southcombe pick apart the Wales team Warren Gatland has named to face Tonga - with 14 changes including uncapped Leicester Tigers full-back Jonah Holmes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
46 min
267
Wales 9-6 Australia: The real man of the match ...
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Delme Parfitt to break down Wales' win over Australia at the Principality Stadium - their first against the Wallabies in a decade. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
38 min
268
Gatland, AWJ and the boys on Wales' win over Sc...
WalesOnline Rugby writers Ben James, Andy Howell and Matt Southcombe give their verdict on Wales' win over Scotland. We also hear from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and captain Alun Wyn Jones. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
45 min
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Open training sessions and one autumn wish
WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Andy Howell discuss the unions' u-turn on a donation to Doddie Weir's foundation, Wales' open training session and give their one wish for the autumn. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
33 min
270
Kit clashes, Wales call-ups and guilt-free choc...
Ben James and Matthew Southcombe take a look at the big talking points in Welsh rugby - including Cardiff Blues' kit clash against Glasgow Warriors, the latest Wales injury news and WalesOnline's interview with former Wales and Lions captain Sam...
40 min
271
Wales autumn squad assessed: Warren Gatland's s...
WalesOnline's Matt Southcombe is joined by rugby writers Andy Howell and Ben James to discuss Wales' autumn squad. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
51 min
272
Welsh derbies review: Nigel Owens' decisions, R...
Rugby writers Ben James and Matthew Southcombe look back on an eventful weekend of Welsh derbies, discuss the Wales fly-half picture and decide whether Ross Moriarty's aggression could cost him his Test future For information regarding your data...
66 min
273
Why can't the Cardiff Blues hold on and has rug...
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to look at the big issues of Welsh rugby, including why the Cardiff Blues keep losing late on, the Ospreys' team selection and whether rugby really is going 'soft'. For information regarding your data...
46 min
274
The return of George North and the Welsh fly-ha...
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to discuss all the action from the opening weekend of the Guinness PRO14 - including the two-try return to Welsh rugby for George North and who put their hands up for the Wales No. 10 jersey. For...
54 min
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Guinness PRO14 special: The region's head coach...
WalesOnline's Ben James sat down with all four head coaches - John Mulvihill, Bernard Jackman, Allen Clarke and Wayne Pivac - for a special podcast ahead of the new season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
38 min