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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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,...
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