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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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.
34 min
102
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.
33 min
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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.
44 min
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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...
54 min
105
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.
45 min
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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...
72 min
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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.
42 min
108
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.
35 min
109
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.
50 min
110
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.
94 min
111
Adam Hughes, the 30-year-old former player just...
Ben James is joined by special guest Adam Hughes, who is the youngest player to join the legal action against World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU over alleged negligence. Hughes has been diagnosed with brain injuries and post-concussion symptoms at the...
39 min
112
Magnificent Faletau, more failings and the end ...
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' win over Italy and reflect on a mixed autumn campaign.
36 min
113
Wales v Italy, George North back in the centre ...
Ben James and Simon Thomas discuss the Wales team to face Italy, including George North being back in midfield. Plus we hear from Wayne Pivac.
31 min
114
Wales v England reaction: Another defeat but si...
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' defeat to England. Were there signs of improvement in defeat or were expectations just very low?
34 min
115
Big selection calls and how to beat England's d...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to react to the Wales v England team announcements, as well as answer listener questions.
34 min
116
Warren Abrahams: Racism in rugby and getting mo...
Matthew Southcombe is joined by new Wales womens coach Warren Abrahams to talk about his new role, getting the best out of Wales' players and racism in rugby.
41 min
117
The losing streak is over, a scrappy performanc...
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to discuss Wales' 18-0 win over Georgia. The performance of the new faces is on the agenda as well as who should face England next week.
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34 min
118
The team to face Georgia, new faces and a 'wate...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to talk about the Wales team to face Georgia. The new debutants, the pressure on Pivac and a 'watershed selection' are all discussed.
39 min
119
Dublin defeat, set-piece woes and the need to c...
Matt Southcombe and Ben James pick over the bones following Wales' 32-9 defeat to Ireland in Dublin - their sixth in a row. The set-piece problems, tactical issues and selection concerns are all laid bare.
21 min
120
Ireland v Wales teams, Callum Sheedy debut and ...
Matt Southcombe and Mark Orders went live on our Facebook and YouTube channels to discuss Wales' team to face Ireland. You can listen to the conversation here, including a debut for Callum Sheedy.
24 min
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Another defeat, Pivac under pressure and where ...
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about another Welsh defeat - this time to Scotland in the Six Nations. Wales' breakdown problems, pressure on Wayne Pivac and what they need to do next are all on the agenda.
49 min
122
Wales v Scotland teams, Shane Lewis-Hughes and ...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to react to the Wales team to face Scotland, answer listener questions and assess what's next for George North after his exclusion from the matchday squad.
41 min
123
A French defeat, defensive issues and not many ...
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to look back over Wales' defeat to France in their opening autumn match. Defensive issues, gameplan worries and all manner of concerns are discussed on this episode.
35 min
124
The team to face France, Alun Wyn's record and ...
Matthew Southcombe, Simon Thomas and Mark Orders sit down to discuss the Wales team to face France, the potential debut of Louis Rees-Zammit and Alun Wyn Jones equalling the world record for Test appearances.
31 min
125
Behind the new Welsh kit: How the Welsh rugby j...
Ben James is joined by Macron’s Sr Sports Marketing Manager Ross Cook ahead of their first Wales jersey to learn out the design process and how the new kit came to be.
Apologies for the sound quality - the interview was recorded on a zoom call and we...
35 min