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 win over England and the new face destined fo...
Ben James and Steffan Thomas run the rule over Wales' World Cup warm-up win over England
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The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back!
What to expect from the brand new series of The Welsh Rugby Podcast!
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A new season, fly-half nightmare and some welco...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss the first weekend of the United Rugby Championship - including Cardiff's fly-half nightmare, the Scarlets' errors and the first Welsh derby of the season.
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Changes for Lions, a decisive Test and a spitef...
Matthew Southcombe is joined by Mark Orders and Ben James out in Cape Town to preview the decisive third Test between the Lions and South Africa.
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First Test victory, changes made and Rassie fir...
Matthew Southcombe is joined by Simon Thomas and our man in South Africa, Ben James, to discuss the first Test victory for the Lions, as well as all the fallout in the following days.
It should be noted this was recorded before Rassie Erasmus'...
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Gatland's first Test selection calls, AWJ retur...
Matthew Southcombe is joined by Ben James and Simon Thomas to react to Warren Gatland's Lions team for the first Test against the Springboks.
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Josh Adams on fire, Lions debuts and Welsh youn...
Matthew Southcombe and Ben James sit down to discuss the Lions' thrashing of the Sigma Lions, their team to face the Cell C Sharks and Wales' comprehensive win over Canada.
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Tour-ending injuries, Lions chaos and Jaz Joyce...
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Matthew Southcombe to discuss the hectic start to the Lions tour, including the tour-ending injuries of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric and the stricter restrictions being imposed on South Africa. Also in the...
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The Lions tour begins, a Japanese challenge and...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to react to Warren Gatland's first Lions team to face Japan, as well as the Cory Hill situation.
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Welsh rugby crisis meetings, impressive youngst...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to discuss the latest crisis talks in Welsh rugby, the first three rounds of the Rainbow Cup, the regions' business for next season and any potential new faces Wayne Pivac could look at for this summer's tour.
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Lions squad reaction: Shock inclusions, surpris...
Ben James is joined by Alex Spink and Megan Wellens of the Daily Mirror, Michael Scully of the Irish Mirror and Gordon Parks of the Daily Record to react to the announcement of Warren Gatland's 37-man British and Irish Lions squad to tour South Africa...
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Inside Wales' Six Nations triumph; Hadleigh Par...
Ben James is joined by Wales stars Hadleigh Parkes and Callum Sheedy for a special look at how Wales went from a terrible 2020 to 2021 Six Nations champions, with insight to what it was like in camp and how the new coaching staff have gone.
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The Hadleigh Parkes podcast: His new life in Ja...
Ben James is joined by former Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes to talk about his new life in Japan, the decision to leave Wales after six years and how he's been watching Wayne Pivac's progress from afar.
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Grand Slam heartbreak, bizarre accusations and ...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas in the aftermath of Wales' defeat to France that robbed them of a Grand Slam. There's talk of red cards, possible penalty tries, that dramatic finish and what needs to happen for Wales to win...
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Chasing a Grand Slam and credit, a French test ...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss Wales' team to face France in their Grand Slam decider, assess where the game could be won and lost and talk about why this Wales team isn't getting the credit it deserves.
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The Italian job done and a Grand Slam on the cards
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' comprehensive win over Italy that has set up a Grand Slam decider against France.
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A Welsh Triple Crown, more refereeing controver...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Mark Orders to review Wales' Triple Crown victory over England, the refereeing controversies around it and the credit that Wayne Pivac deserves.
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A Foxy and North midfield and how Wales can bea...
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas for the huge clash between Wales and England. With Wales on for a Triple Crown, there's plenty to discuss.
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Wales Six Nations tactical breakdown with Gerai...
Ben James is joined by Geraint Davies, rugby coach and analyst, to dissect Wales' tactics so far in the Six Nations, highlight where they've improved, what challenges England will bring and what Wayne Pivac will be working on ahead of the Triple Crown...
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Another red card, a dramatic win and the boy wo...
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to discuss the win over Scotland, where Wales stand after two matches of the Six Nations and how they'll be preparing for England.
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More injuries, the hot-stepper and Jamie Lyall ...
In a bumper podcast, Ben James is joined by Matt Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' team to face Scotland, including even more injury woe and the potential debut of Willis Halaholo. Plus Rugbypass and XV writer and rugby commentator Jamie...
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Wales 21-16 Ireland review: A winning start for...
Ben James is joined by Matt Southcombe and Simon Thomas to talk about Wales' Six Nations victory over Ireland as Wayne Pivac's side kicked off their campaign with a hard-fought win.
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Six Nations preview, Wales' issue with age and ...
Ben James is joined by XV editor Owain Jones to preview the Six Nations, discuss Wales' chances in the tournament and how they might fare against Ireland on the opening weekend.
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Gerwyn Price, swapping rugby for darts and Wale...
Ben James speaks to PDC Darts World Champion and world number one, Gerwyn Price on his success on the oche and his career in rugby. Also, Jon Doel, Matt Southcombe and Mark Orders react to Wayne Pivac's Six Nations squad.
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Pivac progress and the Sam Costelow hype train:...
Robbie Owen, the genius behind Squidge Rugby, joins us to look ahead to 2021 and what it might hold for Wales, the regions and the British and Irish Lions.
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