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 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
177
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
178
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
179
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
180
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
181
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
182
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
183
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
184
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
185
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
186
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
187
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
188
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
189
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
190
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
191
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
192
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
193
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
194
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
195
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
196
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
197
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
198
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
199
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
200
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