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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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.
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48 min
152
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
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The Wales team to face France analysed
WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe, Simon Thomas and Andy Howell discuss the Wales team to face France this Saturday.
They talk through the big selection decisions, including whether or not it is safe for Dan Biggar to play after suffering...
24 min
154
Elinor Snowsill talks women's rugby, Six Nation...
Wales and Barbarians fly-half Elinor Snowsill joins Ben James on the podcast to discuss the women's Six Nations, the future of the game, rugby's reaction to players coming out and her work with the charity School of Hard Knocks. For information...
40 min
155
Sausages, Finn Russell, booing kickers and Ben ...
Host Ben James is joined by Telegraph rugby writer Ben Coles to discuss all the big talking points in the Six Nations, including Ellis Genge's post-Calcutta Cup interview, the Finn Russell saga with Scotland, the debate over booing kickers and his...
35 min
156
Ireland v Wales reaction: An exposed defence bu...
Rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Andy Howell are joined by Ben James from Dublin to react to Wales defeat to Ireland.
The panel discuss the game's controversial moments, the set piece, Wales' exposed defence and the positives in defeat. For...
30 min
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Ireland v Wales, John Devereux and his rugby ca...
Host Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and former Wales international John Devereux to talk Ireland v Wales, the Six Nations and memories from Devereux's memories from both codes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
31 min
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A creaking scrum and an injury blow
WalesOnline rugby experts Matt Southcombe and Simon Thomas assess where Wales are at following the 42-0 win over Italy.
They also give a verdict on the latest injury news in camp and look at how Wayne Pivac could solve the problem at the scrum. For...
27 min
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Wales v Italy reaction: New era, Adams on fire ...
Ben James and Simon Thomas pick apart the bones from Wales' Six Nations opening victory over Italy. Wayne Pivac's men got the tournament off to the perfect start with a 42-0 bonus point win and that is on the agenda as well as Josh Adams' form, the...
22 min
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Wales v Italy team reaction, Mike Phillips and ...
Host Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Matthew Southcombe to discuss Wales' team selection for their opening Six Nations clash with Italy. Former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips gives his verdict on the tournament and Wales' chances. For...
29 min
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Jonathan Davies, Stephen Jones and Josh Adams t...
Host Ben James and Simon Thomas are joined by former Wales international Jonathan Davies to talk about the players he expects to shine in the Six Nations.
We also hear from Wales attack coach Stephen Jones and winger Josh Adams. For information...
30 min
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Charlie Morgan, tactical trends and England's s...
Host Ben James is joined by Telegraph rugby writer Charlie Morgan to talk about the Six Nations, the tactical trends we might see in the weeks to come and the key discussion points from the upcoming tournament. For information regarding your data...
47 min
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6 Nations Launch: Pivac, Jones, Farrell and Sexton
WalesOnline reporters Matt Southcombe and Simon Thomas bring you the latest episode from the official launch of the 2020 Six Nations.
They discuss all the big news from the day as we hear from Wayne Pivac, Alun Wyn Jones, Eddie Jones, Owen Farrell,...
34 min
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Saracens scandal and the inside scoop on Nick T...
Host Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to talk about Saracens being relegated from the Premiership and what it could mean for rugby. There's also Six Nations discussion a fortnight out from the tournament and former Saracens and Wales lock Dominic...
44 min
165
Louis Rees-Zammit and the men who know him best
Ben James speaks to Hartpury College U18s coach Wayne Thompson and Gloucester Live rugby writer Rob Iles to gain some insight into Wales' newest squad member, Louis Rees-Zammit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
34 min
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Shock Six Nations call-ups, Nick Tomkins, Will ...
Ben James and Andy Howell sit down to look over Wales' 38-man squad for the Six Nations - which contains a few shocks.
We also hear from Wales coaches Wayne Pivac and Byron Hayward, For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
37 min
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The James Hook podcast: Why I'm retiring and wh...
Ben James speaks to James Hook to discuss his retirement from rugby, what the future holds, his upcoming book series and his rugby career.
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25 min
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The George North podcast: Injuries, Ospreys cri...
Wales wing George North talks to Matthew Southcombe about injuries, the situation at the Ospreys and his place in the Wales team ahead of the Six Nations. Matt, Ben James and Andy Howell also sit down to discuss North and the competition for...
42 min
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Wales battles, rudderless Ospreys and our 2020 ...
Ben James, Simon Thomas and Andy Howell sit down for the first podcast of 2020. On the agenda is the two regional derbies coming up this weekend, the key Welsh battles in them and the problems that continue to affect the Ospreys. The guys also take a...
44 min
170
Festive fireworks, Cory Hill's year from hell a...
Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas sit down to look ahead to the first round of festive derbies, with John Mulvihill's fiery comments top of the agenda. Cory Hill also speaks about his year from hell and Justin Tipuric speaks about his...
35 min
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The Howley scandal and a book
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Matt Southcombe on this week's podcast as they discuss all the fallout from the Rob Howley scandal.
Matt was in Japan covering Wales at the World Cup when the saga all began and has written a book - 'No Regrets:...
47 min
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The 50 best rugby players in the world in 2019:...
Ben James, Andy Howell and Simon Thomas sit down to discuss the best 50 players in the world in 2019. With the list virtually decided, there's still time for a few contentious issues to be ironed out and some big decisions to be explained. For...
37 min
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The All Blacks job, Wales' returning stars and ...
Ben James and Andy Howell sit down to discuss the biggest talking points in Welsh rugby. Ian Foster's appointment as New Zealand coach and what that could mean for Warren Gatland and Brad Mooar is on the agenda, as is the latest Wales fitness news and...
58 min
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Agonising decisions, Ospreys fallout and Lions ...
Ben James and Matthew Southcombe look over the contract situations of Thomas Young and Owen Williams and the big decisions they have facing them, while Mark Orders goes over the latest at the Ospreys after a busy week. Also on the agenda are British...
52 min
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PRO14 launch special: Brad Mooar, James Hook, R...
Ben James was at the Guinness PRO14 launch in Cardiff, speaking to representatives from the four regions. Dragons' Dean Ryan and Rhodri Williams, Cardiff Blues' John Mulvihill and James Botham, Scarlets Brad Mooar and Rhys Patchell and Ospreys Richie...
39 min