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The Welsh Rugby Podcast

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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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Wales v Ireland preview: The final leg of the Grand Slam, a familiar face and another roof row 14.03.2019 53:09

Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas, Delme Parfitt and Michael Scully of the Irish Mirror to look ahead Wales' Grand Slam decider with Ireland in Cardiff. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scotland 11-18 Wales: Grand Slams, great defence and the final verdict on an chaotic week in Welsh rugby 10.03.2019 36:53

Ben James and Andy Howell discuss Wales' 18-11 win over Scotland in Murrayfield that sets up a Grand Slam decider against Ireland as well as all the events from a chaotic week in Welsh rugby that saw Project Reset take a dramatic turn For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales 21-13 England: 'Warren Gatland out-coached Eddie Jones' 23.02.2019 27:03

WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe, Andy Howell and Ben James discuss Wales' 21-13 victory over England. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales v England preview: You don't think Gatland can come up with a plan? 21.02.2019 41:10

With just days until Wales v England, WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Ben James sat down to look ahead to the mouthwatering clash. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Italy 15-26 Wales: More fly-half debate, how the mass changes fared and are Wales genuine title contender? 10.02.2019 34:48

Ben James and Matthew Southcombe pick the bones out of Wales' second win of the Six Nations championship over Italy in Rome - with plenty to discuss. The latest instalment of the fly-half debate, how Warren Gatland's 10 changes fared and whether Wales are serious contenders for the title are just some of the topics on the agenda. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...

Italy v Wales preview: 10 changes, Captain Foxy and Matt's trip to Nice 07.02.2019 35:53

Ben James and Andy Howell analyse the Wales team named to face Italy this weekend, including the 10 changes and Six Nations debuts for Thomas Young and Jonah Holmes, while Matthew Southcombe provides a view from Nice where Wales have spent the week training. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

France 19-24 Wales: An incredible comeback, what to do with the half-backs and being in the right place all the time 01.02.2019 18:20

Ben James and Delme Parfitt react to Wales' dramatic Six Nations opening night win over France in Paris - touching on the half-backs, a brilliant comeback and George North's finishing prowess. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

France v Wales Six Nations preview 30.01.2019 45:15

Ben James sits down with WalesOnline rugby writers Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look ahead to this weekend's Six Nations opener. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why have the Scarlets gone backwards in Europe and is Bernard Jackman's time up at the Dragons? 10.12.2018 51:19

Ben James and Andy Howell discuss the latest round of European rugby and how each of the four regions fared, as well as the new paybands to be introduced to Welsh rugby and the potential next Wales forwards coach. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clean sweeps, the talismanic Alun Wyn Jones and the contrasting fortune of Ellis Jenkins 24.11.2018 39:33

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look back over Wales' 20-11 win over South Africa, pick apart the autumn campaign and choose their players, finds and moments of the autumn. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Second-row conundrums, Grand Slam comparisons and Liam back at full-back 22.11.2018 43:43

Matthew Southcombe and Ben James set down to discuss the Wales team to face South Africa, compare the current side to the 2008 and 2012 Grand Slam teams and Matt even has a crack at listing his Welsh rugby power rankings in 90 seconds or less! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales 74-24 Tonga: Cleans sweeps, fly-half battles and 50-point swings 17.11.2018 41:03

Ben James is joined by Delme Parfitt to break down Wales' 74-24 win over Tonga in Cardiff and look towards a potential autumn clean sweep against South Africa next week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales v Tonga team analysis: Warren Gatland's much-changed team picked apart 15.11.2018 47:03

Ben James and Matthew Southcombe pick apart the Wales team Warren Gatland has named to face Tonga - with 14 changes including uncapped Leicester Tigers full-back Jonah Holmes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales 9-6 Australia: The real man of the match and the monkey finally off the back 11.11.2018 39:12

Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Delme Parfitt to break down Wales' win over Australia at the Principality Stadium - their first against the Wallabies in a decade. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gatland, AWJ and the boys on Wales' win over Scotland 03.11.2018 45:48

WalesOnline Rugby writers Ben James, Andy Howell and Matt Southcombe give their verdict on Wales' win over Scotland. We also hear from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and captain Alun Wyn Jones. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Open training sessions and one autumn wish 30.10.2018 34:35

WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Andy Howell discuss the unions' u-turn on a donation to Doddie Weir's foundation, Wales' open training session and give their one wish for the autumn. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kit clashes, Wales call-ups and guilt-free chocolate 23.10.2018 41:07

Ben James and Matthew Southcombe take a look at the big talking points in Welsh rugby - including Cardiff Blues' kit clash against Glasgow Warriors, the latest Wales injury news and WalesOnline's interview with former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales autumn squad assessed: Warren Gatland's shock decisions explained 16.10.2018 52:06

WalesOnline's Matt Southcombe is joined by rugby writers Andy Howell and Ben James to discuss Wales' autumn squad. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welsh derbies review: Nigel Owens' decisions, Ross Moriarty's anger and Owen Lane's Wales chances 08.10.2018 1:07:37

Rugby writers Ben James and Matthew Southcombe look back on an eventful weekend of Welsh derbies, discuss the Wales fly-half picture and decide whether Ross Moriarty's aggression could cost him his Test future For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why can't the Cardiff Blues hold on and has rugby 'gone soft'? 19.09.2018 46:46

Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to look at the big issues of Welsh rugby, including why the Cardiff Blues keep losing late on, the Ospreys' team selection and whether rugby really is going 'soft'. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The return of George North and the Welsh fly-half battle 05.09.2018 54:54

Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to discuss all the action from the opening weekend of the Guinness PRO14 - including the two-try return to Welsh rugby for George North and who put their hands up for the Wales No. 10 jersey. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guinness PRO14 special: The region's head coaches discuss the upcoming season 28.08.2018 39:21

WalesOnline's Ben James sat down with all four head coaches - John Mulvihill, Bernard Jackman, Allen Clarke and Wayne Pivac - for a special podcast ahead of the new season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales' summer success, the back-row conundrum and the regions' European pool draws 20.06.2018 57:54

Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to look back on Wales summer tour of America, picking out the players who laid down a big maker a year out from the Rugby World Cup as well as react to the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool draws. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales v South Africa preview: George North in the centre, 'bitter and twisted' critics and why the Springboks aren't what they used to be 31.05.2018 33:50

Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to discuss the Wales team named to face South Africa, disect Warren Gatland's quotes and preview this weekend's Washington clash against the Springboks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shaun Edwards' future, a 'needless' match against South Africa and the PRO14 final 23.05.2018 35:42

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Delme Parfitt to discuss the rumours surrounding Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards, look ahead to the tour of Argentina and preview the Scarlets' PRO14 final against Leinster. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices