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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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Ireland v Wales reaction: An exposed defence but all is not lost 08.02.2020 30:47

Rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Andy Howell are joined by Ben James from Dublin to react to Wales defeat to Ireland. The panel discuss the game's controversial moments, the set piece, Wales' exposed defence and the positives in defeat. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ireland v Wales, John Devereux and his rugby career 06.02.2020 32:05

Host Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and former Wales international John Devereux to talk Ireland v Wales, the Six Nations and memories from Devereux's memories from both codes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A creaking scrum and an injury blow 04.02.2020 28:38

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 information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales v Italy reaction: New era, Adams on fire and a selection battle 01.02.2020 22:45

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 selection dilemma for next week and the Ireland test coming up. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about y...

Wales v Italy team reaction, Mike Phillips and George North 30.01.2020 30:26

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 information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Davies, Stephen Jones and Josh Adams talk Six Nations 28.01.2020 31:29

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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie Morgan, tactical trends and England's selection surprises 24.01.2020 48:19

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 privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Nations Launch: Pivac, Jones, Farrell and Sexton 22.01.2020 35:25

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, Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Saracens scandal and the inside scoop on Nick Tompkins 20.01.2020 45:34

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 Day joins us to give the lowdown on new Wales call-up Nick Tompkins. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more ab...

Louis Rees-Zammit and the men who know him best 17.01.2020 35:17

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shock Six Nations call-ups, Nick Tomkins, Will Rowlands and Wayne Pivac 15.01.2020 38:37

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The James Hook podcast: Why I'm retiring and what the future holds 13.01.2020 26:40

Ben James speaks to James Hook to discuss his retirement from rugby, what the future holds, his upcoming book series and his rugby career. Follow the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The George North podcast: Injuries, Ospreys crisis and his Wales place 09.01.2020 43:39

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 back-three places in Wayne Pivac's upcoming Six Nations squad. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privac...

Wales battles, rudderless Ospreys and our 2020 wishlist 02.01.2020 44:55

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 look back on their favourite moments from the last decade and what they hope to see in 2020.You can follow the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For...

Festive fireworks, Cory Hill's year from hell and Justin Tipuric's future 20.12.2019 36:26

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 future and Rob Howley's suspension from rugby. Plus there's predictions for the weekend and the latest on Brad Mooar being linked with a job with the Al...

The Howley scandal and a book 17.12.2019 48:44

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: Welsh Rugby's Plan to Conquer The World' - about his experiences. On the latest episode of the pod, Matt provides some extracts from his book and reveal...

The 50 best rugby players in the world in 2019: A special selection episode 15.12.2019 38:18

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 information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The All Blacks job, Wales' returning stars and a Six Nations injury crisis 11.12.2019 59:07

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 the round-up from another weekend of European action. Follow the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visi...

Agonising decisions, Ospreys fallout and Lions schedules 05.12.2019 53:28

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 and Irish Lions schedules and another weekend of European rugby. Follow the Welsh Rugby Podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding yo...

PRO14 launch special: Brad Mooar, James Hook, Rhys Patchell and more 03.12.2019 40:22

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 Pugh and James Hook all appear. Follow the Welsh Rugby Podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com...

The Pivac era begins, McNicholl v North and Barbarians win 30.11.2019 36:42

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. Follow the Welsh Rugby Podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Johnny McNicholl, Warren Gatland's farewell and Wales' new style 28.11.2019 45:21

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 information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wayne Pivac podcast: The new Wales coach by those who know him best 27.11.2019 46:27

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. Follow the Welsh Rugby Podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen Clarke leaves the Ospreys: Radio silence, what's gone wrong and who is next? 26.11.2019 18:50

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The residency rule and Gatland's grand plan for Welsh rugby 21.11.2019 34:48

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 radical blueprint for Welsh rugby could ever come to fruition. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your...