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 Pivac era begins, McNicholl v North and Bar...
Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas look back over Wales' win over Barbarians, the start of the Wayne Pivac era, Johnny McNicholl's debut and what that could mean for George North plus all the other talking points.
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35 min
177
Johnny McNicholl, Warren Gatland's farewell and...
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look over the Wales team picked by Wayne Pivac to face the Barbarians this weekend. Johnny McNicholl, Jarrod Evans, Warren Gatland's farewell and the Ospreys are all on the agenda. For...
44 min
178
The Wayne Pivac podcast: The new Wales coach by...
Ben James speaks to the people who know Wayne Pivac best to build a better picture of the new Wales coach. Wayne's sons Bradley and Matt offer insight, as does Wayne's rugby 'son', Hadleigh Parkes.
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45 min
179
Allen Clarke leaves the Ospreys: Radio silence,...
Ben James and Simon Thomas sit down for an impromptu short podcast to react to the news that Allen Clarke has left the Ospreys. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
18 min
180
The residency rule and Gatland's grand plan for...
WalesOnline's Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell discuss Gavin Henson's criticism of Willis Halaholo and Johnny McNicholl's Wales call-ups.
Cardiff Blues boss John Mulvihill gives his take on it all and we discuss whether or not Warren Gatland's...
34 min
181
Meeting the new boss: Wayne Pivac's first press...
WalesOnline rugby writer Matt Southcombe returns from Japan to host the show alongside Andy Howell.
The pair were up at Wales HQ today to talk to new Wales boss Wayne Pivac and his new coaching staff.
You can here from Pivac, Jonathan Humphries and...
36 min
182
Injury double blow, Wales and Scarlets' solutio...
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to look at the injury double blow that has seen Rhys Patchell and Jonathan Davies ruled out with long-term injuries, how it will affect Wales and the Scarlets, plus they look ahead to the first weekend of European...
48 min
183
What's going wrong at the Ospreys, gritty Scarl...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to go over the weekend's rugby action. The Ospreys' early-season crisis, the Scarlets' impressive form, the Dragons' promising signs and the Cardiff Blues' much-needed confidence boost are all on the...
45 min
184
Saracens no-show, Chris Robshaw, Adam Jones, Da...
The World Cup may be over but it's still been a busy week in the rugby world. Saracens have been found guilty of breaking salary cap rules, being docked 35 points and fined £5m. The club didn't turn up at the Champions Cup launch, but Ben James did....
47 min
185
Warren Gatland and Wales: A podumentary
With Warren Gatland's time with Wales at an end, Ben James speaks to past players, coaches and friends of the coach to build a picture of what made him so special in a special documentary podcast episode of the Welsh Rugby Podcast For information...
49 min
186
Fourth place, missing defence and the end of th...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look over Wales' 40-17 defeat against New Zealand in Japan and reflect on the end of the Warren Gatland era. Wales' defensive issues and the World Cup final are also on the agenda. For...
39 min
187
Wales v New Zealand teams, haka fines and what ...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look at Warren Gatland's last ever Wales team as the Kiwi named his 23 for Friday's match with New Zealand. There's plenty else on the agenda, with the World Cup final, England's haka fine and...
36 min
188
Semi-final heartbreak, missed opportunities and...
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to pick apart Wales' agonising 19-16 defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. We also hear the post-match thoughts of Wales coach Warren Gatland and captain Alun Wyn Jones. For...
39 min
189
Ellis Jenkins Live podcast: A night at the Arms...
Ben James, Simon Thomas, Andy Howell and Jon Doel are joined by Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins for a very special live edition of the podcast at the Cardiff Arms Park.
In front of a live audience, they look ahead to Wales v South...
67 min
190
Injuries, semi-finals and how to beat South Africa
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to bring you the latest on the Rugby World Cup, Premier Sports Sean Holley talks about his time in Japan, what he has seen from the tournament and the PRO14.
Sean Holley is part of the Premier...
50 min
191
World Cup semi-finals, red cards and plenty of ...
Ben James and Simon Thomas sit down to catch their breath and take stock as Wales secured their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a dramatic win over France in Oita. There's plenty to talk about as we reflect on a second quarter-final win...
30 min
192
Serge Betsen, injury relief and unpredictable F...
Ben James and Andy Howell are joined by former France back-rower Serge Betsen and French journalist Clement Brossard, who works for RMC, to talk Wales v France as the two nations prepare to meet in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
There's...
36 min
193
Japan Special: Matt Southcombe brings the lates...
WalesOnline's man in Japan Matt Southcombe is joined by columnist and Welsh Rugby legend Mike Phillips on this episode of the podcast.
Westgate Sports Agency reporter Alex Bywater, whose work can be found in various national newspapers, is also on the...
32 min
194
Wales v Uruguay reaction, Japan v Scotland and ...
Ben James and Andy Howell look back over Wales' final pool match against Uruguay, pick out who impressed and cast their eye over the upcoming quarter-final against France. Japan's victory over Scotland is also on the agenda. For information regarding...
26 min
195
Super Typhoons, 13 changes and unfamiliar posit...
Ben James is joined by Daily Mirror rugby correspondent Alex Spink to talk Super Typhoon Hagibis and the impact it's having on the World Cup, while Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell give their thoughts on the Wales team to face Uruguay. For...
50 min
196
Squidge special: YouTube, Sam Warburton and the...
Ben James is joined by Robbie Owen, the brains behind rugby YouTube channel, Squidge Rugby. On an extra-long episode, they talk about getting Sam Warburton's approval, comedy inspirations, where they hone their rugby analysis and answering fan...
74 min
197
Wales v Fiji reaction: Quarter-final spot, Supe...
Ben James is joined by RugbyPass writer Owain Jones, as well as podcast regulars Simon Thomas and Andy Howell, to look back on Wales' 29-17 win over Fiji that secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. With yellow cards, disallowed tries,...
41 min
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Xavier Rush, Mike Phillips and the Wales team t...
Ben James and Simon Thomas chat to Cardiff Blues and New Zealand legend Xavier Rush, while Matthew Southcombe talks to Mike Phillips after Wales named their team to face Fiji. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
44 min
199
World Cup trends, Welsh back-row and Fiji's thr...
Ben James and Simon Thomas are joined by Cardiff Blues coach John Mulvihill and Telegraph rugby writer Charlie Morgan to talk World Cup tactical trends, the Welsh back-row and the threat that Fiji could pose For information regarding your data...
46 min
200
Tom Shanklin special: High tackles, podcasts, D...
Ben James is joined by Tom Shanklin to talk Wales' World Cup campaign, the PRO14, his comedy tastes and how he's become a podcasting star. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
42 min