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