Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

We hear about the Wales v Barbarians games on this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Siwan Lillicrap, Chris Horsman, Elinor Snowsill and Gwen Crabb look forward to the women’s game, while Wayne Pivac, Jake Ball and Aaron Wainwright look ahead to the men’s match.

We hear at length from the new Wales coaching team in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wayne Pivac, Stephen Jones and Jonathan Humphreys explain their thinking. WRU chairman Gareth Davies and new Board member Liza Burgess discuss the WRU AGM.

A remarkable story which puts sport in perspective in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wales Women’s Robyn Lock talks about her five-year journey from serious illness to a first international cap. We also speak to Liza Burgess, the first women elected by the clubs onto the WRU council. We hear from Beddau, Carmarthen Quins and Cardiff about the WRU Challenge Cup, while the Ospreys and Blues look ahead to Europe.

Wales finish the World Cup in fourth, while Wales Women kick off their autumn series in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Warren Gatland, Alun Wyn Jones, Robin McBryde, James Davies, Ross Moriarty, Dillon Lewis and Owen Lane out in Japan. We also speak to Wales Women coach Gareth Wyatt and debutante Meg Webb, on the advice she received from her cousins, Wales scrum half Rhys Webb and Under 20s captain Tommy Reffell.

Plenty of reaction from Japan, the importance of clubs back in Wales and previewing the Wales Women Autumn Series in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from forwards coach Robin McBryde, as well as Elliott Dee, Dan Biggar and Jonathan Davies after the Rugby World Cup semi-final. Dragons player James Benjamin describes the importance of the Whiteheads club, while Wales Sevens player Kayleigh Powell looks forward to the chance of earning a first fifteens cap in the Wales Women Autumn Series.

The Rugby World Cup dream lives on, we hear reaction in Japan and the impact back in Wales in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Out in Japan we hear from Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards, Hadleigh Parkes, Dan Biggar, Ross Moriarty and Aaron Wainwright, while we also have a special report from Wainwright’s home club back in Newport, Whiteheads.

World Cup quarter-finals – and the role women can play in Welsh rugby – in this week’s Welsh rugby union podcast. We hear from Stephen Jones, Ken Owens, Gareth Davies and Josh Adams out in Japan at the Rugby World Cup. Back in Wales we go to Women, Rugby and You at the Cwmbran Stadium to showcase careers in rugby on and off the pitch. Plus Wales Women’s coach Rowland Phillips has announced his squad for their Autumn internationals.

Wales reach the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup, we hear from coach warren Gatland, captain Alan Wyn Jones and back rower Josh Navidi. We also hear about the Schools and Colleges League from Coleg Sir Gar, Coleg Gwent, Gower College and Whitchurch. We also speak to Ebbw Vale, Pontypridd and Cardiff in the Indigo Group Premiership.

A good start for Wales in the Rugby World Cup, we hear from forwards coach Robin McBryde, sports scientist Ryan Chambers about the special challenges of Japan, locks Adam Beard and Bradley Davies, while Rhys Patchell looks back at the victory over Australia. Back in Wales we find out more about touch rugby for over 35’s, the Indigo Group Premiership and the Schools and Colleges League.

A good start for Wales at the rugby World Cup in Japan, the Guinness Pro14 about to start in Wales, on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Stephen Jones, Josh Adams and Dillon Lewis with the Wales squad in Japan, we also hear from all four regions in Wales as well as more about the WRU digital initiative.

We hear from more members of the Wales squad in Japan for Rugby World Cup, Premiership, Schools and Colleges and learning through rugby. George North, Aaron Wainwright, Aaron Shingler, Tomas Francis, Dillon Lewis and Wyn Jones all talk about what the World Cup means to them. We hear more information of Wyn Jones as a tighthead from former teammate Emyr Phillips, now coaching Carmarthen Quins. We also hear from Swansea. We hear about the Schools and Colleges league from Coleg Y Cymoedd, and Newport High, as well as the WRU’s new digital initiative in schools.

As Wales fly to Japan for the Rugby World Cup, we hear from several of the players about their hopes and backgrounds. We speak to Dan Biggar, Josh Navidi, Justin Tipuric, Gareth Davies, Hallam Amos and Nicky Smith. We also look at the Indigo Group Premiership with Merthyr, Llandovery and Llanelli.

We look at the Wales squad for the Rugby World Cup. Coach Warren Gatland explains his thinking, while we also hear from Cory Hill, Davies brothers James and Jonathan, Rhys Carre, Rhys Patchell and Owen Watkin. We also look forward to the start of the Indigo Group Premiership season with Bridgend, Aberavon and RGC, with a special tribute to former Bridgend chairman Derrick King.

Warren Gatland reflects – and looks forward – as his final game in charge of Wales in Cardiff looms this weekend, taking on Ireland before finalising the squad for the Rugby World Cup. We hear from new cap, Cardiff Blues wing Owen Lane, as well as Ospreys centre Scott Williams. While WRU performance director Ryan Jones welcomes the Guinness Pro14 Final to Cardiff and looks ahead to Japan.

Welcome to the Podcast of the number one team in the world. After the Wales win against England in Cardiff we hear from coaches Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones, as well as Leigh Halfpenny, Ken Owens and Ross Moriarty.

It’s a Wales v England special in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Coach Warren Gatland explains his thinking ahead of the game, Jonathan Davies on being half of the first pair of brothers to play for Wales for 13 years, lock Jake Ball on looking to take his chance this weekend. Prop Tomas Francis and centre Hadleigh Parkes look back on the game in Twickenham last weekend.

With Wales heading to Twickenham to start their World Cup warm-ups, we look at ground-breaking moves in North Wales. Former Wales captain Rachel Taylor is taking on a skills coach role for both the men and women, we also hear from new RGC head coach Matt Silva. Wales U18 are in South Africa, we speak to head coach Chris Horsman and full back Dan John, son of former Wales scrum half Paul.

Former Wales prop Paul James looks back over his illustrious career in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wales Women captain Carys Phillips looks ahead to the Autumn series, while former Ireland international Sophie Spence talks about women coaching in the men’s game now she’s part of the coaching team in Penclawdd. Finally Sam Davies discusses his move from the Ospreys to the Dragons.

Tough is the word most used for the Wales world Cup training in the Alps. A chance to hear just why from Robin McBryde, Taulupe Faletau, Tomas Francis and Ryan Elias. Matt Silva on his new role as head coach of RGC in North Wales, as well as referees Nigel Owens and Adam Jones.

A special focus on the Indigo Premiership in this week's Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear about the new season from WRU community director Geraint John, chairman of the Premiership clubs Jonathan Jones, Cardiff RFC coach Steve Law and Swansea coach Hugh Gustafson. We also look back at last season with Mark Jones, Rhys Jones and Alex Webber.

A new Wales kit and special focus on Wales women this week on the Welsh rugby union podcast. We hear from Wales players Ken Owens, George North, Cory Hill and Owen Lane about the new Under Armour kit and world cup preparations. We also have a special focus on Wales women with Liza Burgess, Rachel Taylor and Rowland Phillips.

A Welsh Rugby Union Podcast special walk down memory lane at the Principality Stadium. We look back over the years with events manager Mark Davies, who has worked there from the start, former stadium manager Gerry Toms, groundsman Lee Evans and WRU group finance director Steve Phillips. We also look ahead to one of the main non-rugby events there next year – the Nitro World Games.

The Principality Stadium is 20-years-old this week, the anniversary of the opening game against South Africa. We hear from WRU chairman Gareth Davies looking back at the achievement of building the iconic stadium. WRU group chief executive Martyn Phillips discusses the positive news for the Premiership. We also review the end of the World Rugby U20 Championships with Wales head coach Gareth Williams, forwards coach Richard Kelly, plus players Jac Price, Nick English, Harri Morgan and Cai Evans.

Hear more about how Wales U20 beat New Zealand at the World Rugby U20 Championships in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from backs Deon Smith and Dafydd Buckland, along with forwards Jac Morgan and Jac Price on their thrilling victory in Argentina. We also hear why the Welsh referees have made a generous donation to the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust and with the Wales players starting their World Cup preparations, coach Warren Gatland explains his thinking.

Could the Nitro World Games be the most spectacular event held at the Principality Stadium? We find out more from WRU group chief executive and action sports icon and event co-creator Travis Pastrana. We also catch up with Wales U20s in Argentina as they finish the World Rugby U20 championships group stages with a win. We hear from coaches Gareth Williams and Byron Hayward, as well as players Tommy Reffell, Dafydd Buckland and Ioan Davies.

Wales U20s get off to a winning start and more history for Wales Women in this week’s Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Out in Argentina for the World Rugby Under 20s championship, we speak to Wales U20 captain Dewi Lake and centre Max Llewellyn, as well as referee Craig Evans. Back at the Principality Stadium we speak to Wales women’s Elinor Snowsill about representing the Barbarians, who will be coming to play Wales this November.

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We are getting ready for the World Rugby Under 20s Championship in this week’s Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from captain Dewi Lake, coach Gareth Williams and key back rower Lennon Greggains. We also speak to Bridgend coach Matt Silva after their remarkable escape from relegation from the Principality Premiership and a special recognition award for chairman Derrick King.

A Merthyr double at the Principality Premiership Awards – assistant coach Gavin Dacey talks about the impact of Coach of the Year Dale McIntosh and Player of the Year Craig Locke. Justin Tipuric and Dan Evans of the Ospreys, along with Wayne Pivac of the Scarlets, reflect on their Champions Cup play-off game, while we also hear from Wales U20 duo Deon Smith and Ed Scragg.

We look ahead to the play-off game between the Ospreys and the Scarlets for a place in next season's Champions Cup. We hear from Justin Tipuric, George North and Allen Clarke from the Ospreys, Wayne Pivac, Leigh Halfpenny and Gareth Davies for the Scarlets. Dean Ryan talks about taking the Director of Rugby role at the Dragons, while we also speak to Wales U20 coach Gareth Williams and centre Tiaan Thomas Wheeler.

We hear from Nigel Owens after he was confirmed to referee at his fourth Rugby World Cup, we also hear from one of the players in a showcase event at the Principality Stadium and hear much more about Walking Rugby.

Wales coach Warren Gatland explains the thinking behind the World Cup training squad announced this week, we also hear from all four regions after Judgement Day. Former Wales back rowers Nathan Thomas and Andy Powell discuss taking Abergavenny and Brecon, respectively, to Principality Stadium glory in the Bowl and Plate, we also hear from Cardiff and Merthyr.

We hear from all four regions ahead of Judgement Day, John Mulvihill of the Blues, Owen Watkin of the Ospreys, Elliot Dee of the Dragons and Ioan Cunningham of the Scarlets. Plus we hear from all six clubs involved in Finals Day, Abergavenny, Oakdale, Brecon, Bonymaen, Cardiff and Merthyr.

Special look at the Urdd Sevens, while Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac looks forward to Judgement Day.

Wales Grand Slammers Cory Hill and Josh Navidi turn their hands to selling Under Armour Summer Series tickets, we also hear from Josh Turnbull and Ken Owens. We speak to Wales U19 coaches Geraint Lewis and Chris Horsman, as well as finding out some of the impact of the WRU Disability Strategy.

The WRU disability strategy is starting to take shape on the ground, we hear from WRU performance director Ryan Jones, disability rugby co-ordinator Darren Carew and schools hub officer Chris Dicomidis. We also look at the season run-in with Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac and centre Hadleigh Parkes, along with Blues coach John Mulvihill and captain Kristian Dacey.

We hear about the latest big event coming to the Principality Stadium, Manchester United against AC Milan. We also look at the impact of a schools hub officer in Rhymney, the Urdd WRU 7s launch and Wales U19s reaction.

A chance to relive and rejoice in the Wales Grand Slam. Return to the atmosphere of the Principality Stadium, while we hear from Warren Gatland, Alun Wyn Jones, Josh Navidi, Josh Adams, Hadleigh Parkes, Dillon Lewis and Justin Tipuric. Wales Women also had a good win, we hear from Amy Evans, Siwan Lillicrap, Jaz Joyce and coach Rowland Phillips, as well as Wales U18s Ethan Lewis.

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This week we report on what could be Welsh rugby history in the making. We hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland, forwards coach Robin McBryde and prop Rob Evans on the Grand Slam clash with Ireland. Wales Women coach Rowland Phillips, along with forwards Gwen Crabb and Alisha Butchers look back at their win over Scotland and forward to Ireland, while Wales U20s coach Gareth Williams also looks forward to the Irish clash.

Welsh rugby is never boring. We hear from Warren Gatland, Ken Owens, Jonathan Davies and Tomas Francis on facing Welsh rugby politics while they prepare to face Scotland. Wales Women’s coach Rowland Phillips, centre Hannah Jones and flanker Beth Lewis look forward to their game in Scotland.

Enjoy the reaction after Wales' win over England extending their winning run to a record 12 matches. We hear from coach Warren Gatland, captain Alun Wyn Jones and scrum half Gareth Davies. Wales Women's coach Rowland Phillips, captain Carys Phillips and try-scoring wing Jess Kavanagh give their reaction to the England game, while we have an extended interview with Geraint John on his new role as WRU community director.

We speak to Wales coach Warren Gatland, lock Cory Hill, wing Josh Adams, centre Jonathan Davies and forwards coach Robin McBryde looking forward to facing England this weekend. Wales Women’s coach Rowland Phillips looks ahead to their game and we also hear from 18-year-old Alex Callender who will be making her first start for Wales. Carys Hales and Siwan Lillicrap explain how they got into rugby and playing for Wales, while U20 coach Gareth Williams takes charge of his first Wales game on home turf.

Who’s boss in the Wales women’s camp? No 8 Siwan Lillicrap and forwards coach Hugh Gustafson work together at Swansea University where Siwan is the boss, then it’s all change for Wales women’s forwards where Hugh is in charge. We hear from them both, along with Neil Jenkins, Owen Watkin, Josh Navidi and Jonah Holmes. Plus, what’s changed at the Principality Stadium? Manager Mark Williams reveals all.

Wales coach Warren Gatland explains his team selection against Italy, while flanker Thomas Young talks about his Six Nations debut and forwards coach Robin McBryde describes a home from home in the South of France. Wales Women prepare for Italy, we talk to coach Rowland Phillips and second row pairing Gwen Crabb and Natalia John. Wales U20s forwards coach Richard Kelly on their opening Six Nations game, while we hear from Carmarthen Quins coach and captain, Emyr Phillips and Haydn Pugh.

We hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland, along with Ken Owens and Hadleigh Parkes. Wales Women coach and captain Rowland and Carys Phillips look ahead to facing the Grand Slam champions, while outside half Elinor Snowsill goes back to her old school. We also talk to Wales U20 coach and captain Gareth Williams and Tommy Reffell.

We hear from Wales Women’s captain and coach Carys and Rowland Phillips ahead of the Six Nations, as well as Men’s attack coach Rob Howley and forwards coach Robin McBryde. We hear from all four regions at the end of Europe, Luke Morgan of the Ospreys, Tom Prydie of the Scarlets, Lewis Jones at the Blues and Ceri Jones at the Dragons.

Wales coach Warren Gatland explains his thinking in selecting the squad for the Six Nations, Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac gives the lowdown on his players, we also hear from Wales squad members Ryan Elias, Justin Tipuric and Hallam Amos.

We hear the latest news from the Scarlets, including about Leigh Halfpenny, from head coach Wayne Pivac, as well as lock Josh Helps. John Mulvihill and Kristian Dacey discuss Cardiff Blues. We also hear from the National Cup with Ystrad Rhondda captain Nathan Hughes, Llanelli coach Paul Fisher and RGC coach Mark Jones.