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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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Cardiff Blues Challenge Cup Final special: Richie Rees and Ceri Sweeney look back at 2010 triumph 09.05.2018 31:07

Ben James is joined by former Wales stars Richie Rees and Ceri Sweeney ahead of the Cardiff Blues' Challenge Cup Final against Gloucester to look back at the Blues' triumph against Toulon in 2010 - the only time a Welsh region has won a European competition. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellis Jenkins special: Up close and personal with the talk of Welsh rugby 02.05.2018 48:41

In a special podcast, Cardiff Blues and Wales star Ellis Jenkins joins our regulars to discuss European success, his Wales chances, the ins and outs of the Blues dressing room and much, much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

European semi-finals preview: 'The winner of the Champions Cup will come from the Leinster-Scarlets match' 19.04.2018 38:21

Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to look ahead to a massive weekend of Welsh rugby, as they preview the Scarlets' Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster in Dublin and the Cardiff Blues' Challenge Cup semi-final against Pau at the Arms Park. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up close and personal with Welsh rugby's biggest joker and the coach everyone's talking about 11.04.2018 22:16

In a special podcast, Scarlets backs coach Stephen Jones - the hottest property in Welsh coaching right now - explains his philosophy. We're also joined by Ospreys and Wales star Bradley Davies who talks about his reputation as Welsh rugby's joker and the bet his dad keeps making on him. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

European quarter-final preview: 'Looking at those sides, you have to be confident the Scarlets can reach the semi-finals' 29.03.2018 23:43

Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to look ahead to the European quarter-finals, with the Scarlets and Cardiff Blues in action as we hear from Ken Owens and Nick Williams. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales 14-13 France: 'There is depth at fly-half now, but we don't know if there's strength in that depth yet' 17.03.2018 37:37

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Matthew Southcombe to look back upon Wales' 14-13 win over France, as well as discuss their Six Nations campaign and look ahead to their tour of Argentina in the summer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales 38-14 Italy: 'It would be no surprise if Justin Tipuric started against France at openside' 12.03.2018 37:18

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss Wales' Six Nations win over Italy and look ahead to next week's clash with France. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The score flattered Wales... expect 5 or 6 changes for Italy’ 25.02.2018 22:16

Matt Southcombe and Rob Lloyd sat down in Dublin Airport to discuss Wales’ 37-27 defeat to Ireland. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ireland v Wales preview: 'This game could be a war of attrition and Dan Biggar is the man for that' 21.02.2018 40:32

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Andy Howell and Matthew Southcombe to analyse the Wales team to face Ireland, as well as look ahead to the crunch Six Nations clash in Dublin and the latest on the Cardiff Blues and Ospreys coaching situation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England 12-6 Wales: 'They're going down this new attacking path... and they're sticking to it' 10.02.2018 31:19

Our pundits look back on Wales' 12-6 defeat to England from the press room at Twickenham. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales v England preview: 'Maybe last week's structured chaos is the best way to beat England at Twickenham' 07.02.2018 35:15

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look ahead to Wales' trip to Twickenham to face England in the Six Nations this weekend, as well as the situation at the Arms Park with the Cardiff Blues. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales 34-7 Scotland: 'That was like a throwback to the 70s - it was 15 man rugby at times' 03.02.2018 30:11

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss Wales' stunning 34-7 win over Scotland in their Six Nations opener. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales v Scotland preview: 'The good thing for Rhys Patchell is he's playing in an all-Scarlets backline' 01.02.2018 24:18

Ben James is joined by rugby writer Simon Thomas to pick apart Warren Gatland's team selection and preview Wales' opening Six Nations clash with Scotland. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six Nations launch special: Warren Gatland, Eddie Jones, Gregor Townsend and more 24.01.2018 44:03

Matthew Southcombe is joined by rugby writer Simon Thomas at the launch of the 2018 Six Nations to preview the competition, with snippets from Warren Gatland, Alun Wyn Jones, Joe Schmidt, Gregor Townsend, John Barclay and Eddie Jones. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'I would have no qualms with Rhys Patchell starting at full-back against Scotland' 17.01.2018 44:38

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the Wales squad announcement ahead of the Six Nations, look back at round five of Europe and take a look at what each region needs to do to qualify this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'It's a massive weekend for so many players - there are about six or seven Wales spots up for grabs' 10.01.2018 44:09

Ben James is joined by rugby writers to look back at the final round of festive derbies, previews the crunch European matches this weekend and discuss who Warren Gatland might pick in his Six Nations squad next week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Josh Adams is surely the form Welsh winger ahead of the Six Nations - he has been spectacular' 04.01.2018 28:10

Ben James is joined by rugby writer Simon Thomas to preview to the final round of Welsh derbies, as well as take a look at the injury crisis facing Wales coach Warren Gatland ahead of the Six Nations. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A review of the festive Welsh derbies 28.12.2017 48:48

Matt Southcombe is joined by Andy Howell to discuss the big news in Welsh rugby this week. They also review the Christmas derbies and look ahead to New Year's Eve. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Scarlets may have first refusal but you can honestly see George North going to the Dragons' 20.12.2017 36:11

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss all the talking points from the Welsh Rugby Union's briefing with Marytn Phillips and Gareth Davies, as well as looking forward to the Boxing Day derbies. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Wales need Moriarty to get fit or they have a huge problem at No.8' 13.12.2017 42:46

All your rugby news from our rugby correspondents from Wales Online For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Cardiff Blues should be Wales' equivalent of Leinster or Leicester Tigers' 06.12.2017 31:07

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the regions' prospect ahead of the European double headers, as well as the latest news and updates on player and coaching recruitment for next season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Two wins and new faces was the bare minimum this autumn but lack of tries a worry' 02.12.2017 34:48

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back on Wales final autumn international against South Africa and see where Warren Gatland's men stand after the campaign. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Even though we dominated the first-half, you never truly believed we would win that match" 25.11.2017 35:12

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to pick the bones out of yet another Wales defeat to the All Blacks and look ahead to the final match of the autumn against South Africa. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'It's turning into a classic autumn for Wales - heroic defeats and uninspiring wins' 18.11.2017 34:59

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss Wales' uninspiring 13-6 win over Georgia, the controversial late scrum drama and look ahead to the All Blacks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Welsh rugby debate special with Shane Williams, Lee Byrne and a live audience 17.11.2017 1:20:36

Here's what happened at our latest live Welsh rugby debate with Shane Williams and Lee Byrne. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices