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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Rugby
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Wales v Scotland preview: 'The good thing for R...
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Simon Thomas to pick apart Warren Gatland's team selection and preview Wales' opening Six Nations clash with Scotland. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
23 min
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Six Nations launch special: Warren Gatland, Edd...
Matthew Southcombe is joined by rugby writer Simon Thomas at the launch of the 2018 Six Nations to preview the competition, with snippets from Warren Gatland, Alun Wyn Jones, Joe Schmidt, Gregor Townsend, John Barclay and Eddie Jones. For information...
43 min
278
'I would have no qualms with Rhys Patchell star...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the Wales squad announcement ahead of the Six Nations, look back at round five of Europe and take a look at what each region needs to do to qualify this weekend. For...
43 min
279
'It's a massive weekend for so many players - t...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers to look back at the final round of festive derbies, previews the crunch European matches this weekend and discuss who Warren Gatland might pick in his Six Nations squad next week. For information regarding your...
43 min
280
'Josh Adams is surely the form Welsh winger ahe...
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Simon Thomas to preview to the final round of Welsh derbies, as well as take a look at the injury crisis facing Wales coach Warren Gatland ahead of the Six Nations. For information regarding your data privacy,...
27 min
281
A review of the festive Welsh derbies
Matt Southcombe is joined by Andy Howell to discuss the big news in Welsh rugby this week.They also review the Christmas derbies and look ahead to New Year's Eve. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
48 min
282
'Scarlets may have first refusal but you can ho...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss all the talking points from the Welsh Rugby Union's briefing with Marytn Phillips and Gareth Davies, as well as looking forward to the Boxing Day derbies. For information...
35 min
283
'Wales need Moriarty to get fit or they have a ...
All your rugby news from our rugby correspondents from Wales Online For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
42 min
284
'Cardiff Blues should be Wales' equivalent of L...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the regions' prospect ahead of the European double headers, as well as the latest news and updates on player and coaching recruitment for next season. For information...
30 min
285
'Two wins and new faces was the bare minimum th...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back on Wales final autumn international against South Africa and see where Warren Gatland's men stand after the campaign. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
34 min
286
"Even though we dominated the first-half, you n...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to pick the bones out of yet another Wales defeat to the All Blacks and look ahead to the final match of the autumn against South Africa. For information regarding your data privacy,...
34 min
287
'It's turning into a classic autumn for Wales -...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss Wales' uninspiring 13-6 win over Georgia, the controversial late scrum drama and look ahead to the All Blacks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
34 min
288
A Welsh rugby debate special with Shane William...
Here's what happened at our latest live Welsh rugby debate with Shane Williams and Lee Byrne. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
79 min
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'There are things to be positive about but many...
Matt Southcombe is joined by rugby writers Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to pick the bones out of Wales' 29-21 defeat to Australia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
41 min
290
'Wales can't just throw it about because they w...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look ahead to Wales' autumn series opener against Australia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
31 min
291
'Maybe Warren Gatland has stayed on too long, b...
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to dissect Warren Gatland's comments on coaching Wales as well as look ahead to the regions' Guinness PRO14 fixtures this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
36 min
292
Wales' autumn squad reaction - 'There's so many...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to dissect the announcement of the Wales squad for the upcoming autumn internationals, as well as look ahead to some more regional derbies this weekend. For information regarding your...
40 min
293
Lee Byrne Special - 'The turbulent end of my Wa...
Special guest Lee Byrne joins the WalesOnline rugby experts to discuss his new book 'The Byrne Identity' - talking about the end of his Wales career, how he turned down a recall to the national side and much, much more. For information regarding your...
52 min
294
'It's the right policy but it's not been done i...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the new Welsh Rugby Union selection policy and what it means for Rhys Webb as well as looking ahead to the region's European fixtures this weekend. For information regarding...
35 min
295
European rugby preview - 'Scarlets remain Wales...
Matt Southcombe is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the Welsh derbies last weekend.The team also look forward to the upcoming European rugby action whilst discussing all the other big news in Welsh rugby. For...
49 min
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'It's too late for Gatland's Law to bite - the ...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss Rhys Webb's departure from Welsh rugby as well as look ahead to the regional derbies. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
41 min
297
'Cardiff Blues will only attract a certain cali...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss the Cardiff Blues' big announcement plus all the latest news from the other regions For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
43 min
298
Sean O'Brien special - 'Gatland and Howley will...
Our rugby experts sit down to discuss Lions back-rower Sean O'Brien's comments about Warren Gatland and Rob Howley. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
17 min
299
'If you tune up an F1 car too much, it breaks d...
Rugby writers Andy Howell and Simon Thomas discuss the big news in Welsh rugby, including Sam Warburton's latest injury. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
39 min
300
Danny Wilson, Bernard Jackman, Dan Lydiate, Ken...
WalesOnline's Matt Southcombe was at the Guinness PRO14 launch in Dublin earlier this week.He caught up with representatives of every region and league CEO Martin Anayi. Here's what was said. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
46 min