The Welsh Rugby Podcast

Matthew Southcombe is joined by Ben James to discuss another of our writers' favourite matches from the past. This time, it's Ben's turn to reminisce and the 2017 Second Test between New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions is on the agenda. From Sonny Bill Williams' red card to Taulupe Faletau's world class try, there's plenty to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys legend James Hook to relive the five matches that changed his life. There's matches for Neath, Ospreys and Wales in there - plus some very special games against England! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ben James is joined by Rugby World writer Alan Dymock to discuss the pieces of rugby content he's chosen for his isolation rugby care package. From players clapping their own tries from the stands, cross-code battles that could only happen in the 90s and Jonah Lomu saving the life of a fish in silver Adidas trainers, this podcast has it all. You can view all of Alan's videos in this YouTube p...

Ben James is joined by Wales dual code legend Jonathan Davies to relive five matches that changed his life. His Wales debut against England, the moment he broke through for Neath and that try against Australia for Great Britain at Wembley all feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to relive another classic game. This time it's Wales v Western Samoa in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. Despite being a league match, a number of union stars featured in a classic match at the Vetch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bonus episode as Matt Southcombe sits down for a coffee with Wales stars Dillon Lewis and Cory Hill to talk lockdown, their friendship and their first days in professional rugby. They also discussed a challenge that they're undertaking, riding 220 miles - the length of Wales - on a static bike. The challenge is in aid of Welsh cancer charity Tenovus, you can donate to their cause using the follo...

Ben James is joined by Premier Sports presenter Ross Harries to discuss his video selections for his isolation rugby care package and it's a cracker. It features forwards kicking drop goals, one of the great Llanelli victories, a passionate rugby fan and a lot of Radnorshire references! Forwards taking drop goalshttps://youtube.com/watch?v=WpI8qM6K8SoLlanelli v Australia '92https://youtube.com/wat...

Ben James is joined by rugby writer Mark Orders in the latest episode in the series of our writers regaling tales of their favourite matches. This time, it's the classic encounter between Wales and New Zealand at the 2003 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James, Matthew Southcombe, Mark Orders and special guest Owain Jones embrace the spirit of the NFL draft for their own Welsh Rugby Draft. With every player from the four regions available for selection, they have to pick a matchday squad in the traditional draft system - taking it in turns to choose a player from the board. Which team do you think is best? Apologies for some sound issues - the...

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to discuss the first of his favourite matches. For this episode, Matt has chosen the 2019 World Cup quarter-final between Wales and France - a game that didn't exactly lack in drama, even if it was at times devoid of Welsh quality. Also, apologies for any drop in sound quality. This was recorded over Zoom due to the current circumstances. We hope you under...

Ben James is joined by YouTube sensation Squidge Rugby for the first episode in a new series that provides you with the ultimate rugby playlist on YouTube. With everyone confined to their houses at the moment, what better way to spend time than listening to Squidge talk about his essential rugby viewing - from Wales' 2015 World Cup win over England to a monkey puppet being kicked about by Rhys Pat...

In a new series where our rugby writers talk us through their favourite matches, Simon Thomas speaks about Wales' famous victory over South Africa in 1999 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lee Byrne joins Ben James to discuss the five matches that defined his rugby career, including that unforgettable victory over England in 2008 and the Ospreys' first league title in 2010. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Matthew Southcombe go over what the current coronavirus crisis means for Welsh rugby and how it will affect the clubs, regions and national team. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special live episode of the Welsh Rugby Podcasts as we headed up to Cilfynydd RFC to record a bumper episode with Nigel Owens and James Hook to raise money for the WRU's flood relief fund. These are the best bits from that night. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to look over the Wales team to face Scotland, assess what their chances are this weekend and weigh up whether the match should even be going ahead amid the growing coronavirus crisis. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Sean Holley to take stock of Wales' performances in the Six Nations so far and analyse their game - including why the defence isn't functioning properly at the moment and how there are signs of progress in attack. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to pick the bones from Wales' 33-30 defeat to England at Twickenham. Red cards, angry coaches and Joe Marler's antics are all on the menu. Follow us on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James, Simon Thomas and Matthew Southcombe sit down to look over the teams named for Wales' trip to Twickenham to face England this Saturday. The returns of Liam Williams and Josh Navidi are discussed, as is Dan Biggar's miraculous recovery. And we hear from Gavin Henson about *that* kick in 2005. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad cho...

Ben James looks into what it means to play Wales as an Englishman in a special podcast, with former England internationals Phil Vickery, Nick Easter and Mark Cueto all providing insight on what an Anglo-Welsh clash meant to them. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Westgate sports journalist Alex Bywater to talk Wales' scrum complaints, teething problems in the new attacking game and the selection decisions facing Wayne Pivac for the trip to Twickenham. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @welshrugbypod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

WalesOnline rugby wrtiers Ben James, Andy Howell and Simon Thomas sift through the wreckage of Wales' 23-27 defeat to France on Saturday. All the big talking points are discussed from the Paul Willemse slap down to the pivotal scrum right at the end of the match. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe, Simon Thomas and Andy Howell discuss the Wales team to face France this Saturday. They talk through the big selection decisions, including whether or not it is safe for Dan Biggar to play after suffering three concussions in two months. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Wales and Barbarians fly-half Elinor Snowsill joins Ben James on the podcast to discuss the women's Six Nations, the future of the game, rugby's reaction to players coming out and her work with the charity School of Hard Knocks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ben James is joined by Telegraph rugby writer Ben Coles to discuss all the big talking points in the Six Nations, including Ellis Genge's post-Calcutta Cup interview, the Finn Russell saga with Scotland, the debate over booing kickers and his predictions for the rest of the tournament. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acas...