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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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...
72 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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