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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Wales' autumn squad, new faces and the 60-secon...
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about Wales' autumn squad selection, including the call-ups of uncapped players such as Ioan Lloyd, Callum Sheedy, Johnny Williams and Sam Parry.
We also hear from Wales coach Wayne Pivac about his selection.
38 min
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Wales' best PRO14 hope, Pivac' autumn squad and...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look ahead to the PRO14 season, discuss which region has the best chance of doing well and taking a glimpse at what Wayne Pivac might do with his Wales squad for the autumn.
There's also...
55 min
128
Dragons' Radradra reality check, Scarlets' miss...
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Matthew Southcombe to talk about the Dragons and Scarlets' defeats in Europe on the weekend, as well as why the PRO14 teams struggled and the return of Willis Halaholo.
If you enjoy the podcast,...
48 min
129
Wales on Amazon Prime and the Dragons and Scarl...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to talk about the latest TV broadcast deal with Amazon Prime and the Dragons and Scarlets' Challenge Cup quarter-finals this weekend.
34 min
130
James Hook's new job, Owen Farrell and Wales' 2...
Ben James is joined by James Hook to talk about his work coaching at the Ospreys, the recent Owen Farrell controversy and to pick his Wales team for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
41 min
131
The Welsh derbies reviewed, each region assesse...
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about the two rounds of Welsh derbies, looking at where each region currently stands in terms of their strengths and weaknesses and the uncapped Welsh players who could earn call-ups very soon.
If you enjoy...
51 min
132
Sean Holley, Welsh derbies and rugby is finally...
Rugby is finally back after five months away and Sean Holley joins Ben James on the podcast to talk the return of the Guinness PRO14, Welsh derbies and who to watch as a new era for the regions begins...
Sean Holley will be part of the Premier Sports...
28 min
133
Alecs Donovan on Wales women, her new business ...
Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys centre Alecs Donovan to talk about her rugby career and her yoga business. She also talks about doing yoga classes with the Bristol Bears, Sam Warburton and George North.
33 min
134
The Mike Ruddock podcast: Steadying the Ospreys...
Ben James is joined by former Wales coach and current Ospreys Development Director Mike Ruddock to talk about his new role at the region, what the future of the Ospreys looks like and just how difficult it has been getting them back on track.
32 min
135
Jamie Roberts, disgruntled regions and Rhys Carre
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about Jamie Roberts being in talks with the Dragons, as well as the Scarlets and Ospreys' latest business.
Also, Andy Howell speaks to Rhys Carre about his return to the Cardiff Blues.
If you've enjoyed the...
40 min
136
The Phil Dollman podcast: Exeter, exile and tha...
Ben James is joined by Exeter Chiefs full-back Phil Dollman to talk about rugby resuming post-Covid, his time at Exeter Chiefs and his Wales call-up in 2017.
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42 min
137
Nick Tompkins's future resolved, the Welsh prop...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Mark Orders to talk about Nick Tompkins signing for the Dragons, Rhys Carre coming back to the Cardiff Blues and what it means for the Welsh prop situation and the scheduled fixtures for when rugby in Wales is...
46 min
138
The Xavier Rush podcast: Cardiff Blues, new bus...
Ben James is joined by former New Zealand, Auckland Blues and Cardiff Blues no. 8 Xavier Rush to talk about his new business, his time in Wales, his thoughts on rugby and a few tales from his playing career.
49 min
139
The Sean Fitzpatrick podcast: Super Rugby, glob...
Ben James is joined by All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick for a special podcast, looking at the return of Super Rugby in New Zealand, the introduction of a global season and his thoughts on Wales and Wayne Pivac.
If you've enjoyed this podcast,...
46 min
140
Pay cuts, frustration and big changes: What the...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss what the future holds for Welsh rugby after the coronavirus pandemic.
With the WRPA making a strongly-worded statement and suggestions finances will be hit heavily, our writers join...
35 min
141
My favourite game: Sonny Bill's shoulder, victo...
Matthew Southcombe is joined by Ben James to discuss another of our writers' favourite matches from the past.
This time, it's Ben's turn to reminisce and the 2017 Second Test between New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions is on the agenda. From...
24 min
142
Five games that changed my life: James Hook
Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys legend James Hook to relive the five matches that changed his life. There's matches for Neath, Ospreys and Wales in there - plus some very special games against England!
35 min
143
Isolation Rugby Care Package: Alan Dymock
Host Ben James is joined by Rugby World writer Alan Dymock to discuss the pieces of rugby content he's chosen for his isolation rugby care package. From players clapping their own tries from the stands, cross-code battles that could only happen in the...
44 min
144
Five games that changed my life: Jonathan 'Jiff...
Ben James is joined by Wales dual code legend Jonathan Davies to relive five matches that changed his life. His Wales debut against England, the moment he broke through for Neath and that try against Australia for Great Britain at Wembley all feature.
30 min
145
My Favourite Game: The lost generation, code-sw...
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to relive another classic game. This time it's Wales v Western Samoa in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. Despite being a league match, a number of union stars featured in a classic match at the Vetch.
30 min
146
A coffee with Dillon Lewis and Cory Hill
A bonus episode as Matt Southcombe sits down for a coffee with Wales stars Dillon Lewis and Cory Hill to talk lockdown, their friendship and their first days in professional rugby.
They also discussed a challenge that they're undertaking, riding 220...
22 min
147
The Isolation Rugby Care Package: Ross Harries
Ben James is joined by Premier Sports presenter Ross Harries to discuss his video selections for his isolation rugby care package and it's a cracker. It features forwards kicking drop goals, one of the great Llanelli victories, a passionate rugby fan...
51 min
148
My Favourite Game: Shane, Sydney and scaring th...
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Mark Orders in the latest episode in the series of our writers regaling tales of their favourite matches. This time, it's the classic encounter between Wales and New Zealand at the 2003 World Cup.
30 min
149
The Welsh Rugby Draft: Picking the best matchda...
Ben James, Matthew Southcombe, Mark Orders and special guest Owain Jones embrace the spirit of the NFL draft for their own Welsh Rugby Draft. With every player from the four regions available for selection, they have to pick a matchday squad in the...
92 min
150
My Favourite Game: Verbal grenades, French impl...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to discuss the first of his favourite matches. For this episode, Matt has chosen the 2019 World Cup quarter-final between Wales and France - a game that didn't exactly lack in drama, even if it was at times...
34 min