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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Isolation Rugby Care Package: Squidge Rugby
Ben James is joined by YouTube sensation Squidge Rugby for the first episode in a new series that provides you with the ultimate rugby playlist on YouTube. With everyone confined to their houses at the moment, what better way to spend time than...
60 min
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My favourite game: Builders, broken thumbs and ...
In a new series where our rugby writers talk us through their favourite matches, Simon Thomas speaks about Wales' famous victory over South Africa in 1999 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
29 min
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Five games that changed my life: Lee Byrne
Lee Byrne joins Ben James to discuss the five matches that defined his rugby career, including that unforgettable victory over England in 2008 and the Ospreys' first league title in 2010. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...
31 min
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What coronavirus will mean for Welsh rugby
Ben James and Matthew Southcombe go over what the current coronavirus crisis means for Welsh rugby and how it will affect the clubs, regions and national team. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
24 min
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Nigel Owens and James Hook live: A special nigh...
A special live episode of the Welsh Rugby Podcasts as we headed up to Cilfynydd RFC to record a bumper episode with Nigel Owens and James Hook to raise money for the WRU's flood relief fund.
These are the best bits from that night. For information...
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Wales v Scotland teams, coronavirus and no more...
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to look over the Wales team to face Scotland, assess what their chances are this weekend and weigh up whether the match should even be going ahead amid the growing coronavirus crisis. For information regarding your...
24 min
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Analysing Wales: Attacking progress and why the...
Ben James is joined by Sean Holley to take stock of Wales' performances in the Six Nations so far and analyse their game - including why the defence isn't functioning properly at the moment and how there are signs of progress in attack. For...
25 min
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England defeat, a blatant red card and genital ...
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to pick the bones from Wales' 33-30 defeat to England at Twickenham. Red cards, angry coaches and Joe Marler's antics are all on the menu.
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22 min
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Welcome back Sanjay, the miraculous recovery of...
Ben James, Simon Thomas and Matthew Southcombe sit down to look over the teams named for Wales' trip to Twickenham to face England this Saturday. The returns of Liam Williams and Josh Navidi are discussed, as is Dan Biggar's miraculous recovery. And...
46 min
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What does playing Wales mean to an Englishman?
Ben James looks into what it means to play Wales as an Englishman in a special podcast, with former England internationals Phil Vickery, Nick Easter and Mark Cueto all providing insight on what an Anglo-Welsh clash meant to them. For information...
38 min
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Welsh scrum complaints, teething problems and T...
Host Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Westgate sports journalist Alex Bywater to talk Wales' scrum complaints, teething problems in the new attacking game and the selection decisions facing Wayne Pivac for the trip to Twickenham.
You can...
48 min
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Wales v France reaction: Title hopes over
WalesOnline rugby wrtiers Ben James, Andy Howell and Simon Thomas sift through the wreckage of Wales' 23-27 defeat to France on Saturday.
All the big talking points are discussed from the Paul Willemse slap down to the pivotal scrum right at the end...
29 min