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 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
127
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
128
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
129
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
130
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
131
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
132
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
133
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
134
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
135
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
136
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
137
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
138
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
139
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
140
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
141
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
142
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
143
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
144
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
145
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
146
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
147
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
148
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
149
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
150
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