The Welsh Rugby Podcast
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The World Cup preview: Every pool assessed, key players and predictions
Host Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to preview the World Cup. Every pool is analysed, key players marked out and predictions made. Matthew Southcombe also gives us an update from Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where Wales stand after the Rugby World Cup warm-ups
Host Ben James is joined by WalesOnline rugby writer Mark Orders and former Ospreys coach and TV pundit Sean Holley to analyse where Wales are after the four summer warm-up matches. There's plenty of in-depth analysis on Wales' attack, defence and set-piece from Sean, plus Mark runs through his predictions for the tournament in Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam Warburton special: World Cup memories, Lions revelations and more
Sam Warburton joins podcast regulars Ben James and Simon Thomas for a very special episode of the Welsh Rugby Podcast. On the agenda in this bumper 80-minute special is his new book Open Side, his memories of the 2011 and 2015 World Cups, his experiences with the British and Irish Lions and his greatest Welsh XV that he played with. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James Hook special: Hooky’s World Cup memories
Host Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys star James Hook to look back on his World Cup experiences, from the disastrous defeat to Fiji in 2007, the semi-final heartbreak in 2011 and his late injury call-up in 2015.He also answers your questions and gives his verdict on the current crop. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams, Hadleigh Parkes and more: World Cup squad special
Ben James is joined by a host of Wales rugby stars for a special podcast following the World Cup squad announcement. Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams, Hadleigh Parkes, Justin Tipuric, Aaron Shingler, Nicky Smith, Aled Davies and Jake Ball all feature to talk Japan, room-mates and World Cup dreams. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Rob Evans bombshell, carrying Cory and the World Cup squad verdict
Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to react to the Wales 31-man squad named by Warren Gatland for the World Cup. The absence of Rob Evans and Samson Lee, Cory Hill's fitness and all the other tough decisions are all covered - plus who should play in Dublin next week and this squad's chances of lifting the World Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
World Cup squad prediction: The 31 we think will go to Japan
Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to do exactly what Warren Gatland and his coaches will do on their Saturday night: pick the 31-man squad to go to the World Cup in Japan.Make sure you subscribe to the Welsh Rugby Podcast to get notifications when the latest episode drops! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
World Cup shootouts, 14 changes and where is Cory Hill?
Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look over the Wales team Warren Gatland has named to face Ireland in Cardiff. The boys pick apart the 14 changes, debate which tight calls will be made by Gatland when he names his 31-man squad on Sunday - plus they answer your questions.Make sure you subscribe to the Welsh Rugby Podcast to get notifications when the latest episode drops! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's wrong with Ireland, Captain Navidi and last chance saloon
Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to look ahead to Wales' third warm-up against Ireland. Irish Mirror journalist Michael Scully also joins us to talk about Ireland's sobering 57-15 defeat to England at Twickenham, while WalesOnline Mark Orders assesses which of the fringe players set to play this weekend could still force their way into Warren Gatland's 31-man squad for Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A view from Australia and a Wales selection meeting
Sydney Morning Herald sports writer Tom Decent joins the podcast to discuss Australia's Rugby World Cup squad and give his views on Wales.Host Matt Southcombe is also joined by WalesOnline rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell, who discuss an intriguing team selection ahead of the game against Ireland next Saturday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your questions answered: Back-row, Wales' attack and could we beat the All Blacks?
Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas sit down to answer your questions in a special episode of the podcast. The Welsh back-row, the demise of drop goals and beating the All Blacks are all on the agenda - plus much, much more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Biggar hits back, scrum problems and top of the world
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back at Wales' 13-6 victory over England in Cardiff. Dan Biggar's response to criticism, another concerning display in the scrum and Wales going top of the world rankings are all on the agenda - plus much, much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The return of Cubby, Anscombe's injury and where's Halfpenny?
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to pick apart Wales' team selection to face England in Cardiff, weigh up where Gareth Anscombe's tournament ending injury leaves Warren Gatland and answer your questions as Wales look to get over last weekend's Twickenham defeat. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Humble pie, red cards and plenty of rust
WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Ben James discuss what they witnessed at Twickenham as a full strength Wales side lost to England 33-19.It was an uncharacteristic performance from Warren Gatland's men as they lost their unbeaten run and missed out on the chance to officially become World No.1.The boys were also joined by Mark Orders, who also gave his opinion before answering your questions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wales team assessed, England experiment and fan questions
Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell react to the teams for the Rugby World Cup warm-up between England v Wales at Twickenham - with Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones having named very different 23-men matchday squads. Plus we answer your questions about Wales' first warm-up fixture.If you have a question you want answering on the Welsh Rugby Podcast, tweet us @WelshRugby For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
World Cup warm-ups, Taulupe Faletau and our plans for Japan
The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back with a brand new look and a brand new sound! Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to discuss the revamped podcast's exciting plans for the World Cup and the trip out to Japan, while WalesOnline rugby writer Mark Orders is on hand to discuss Wales' selection issues for their opening warm-up game against England.Get your questions in for Friday's episode through our Twitter @WalesRugby. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Richie Rees, combining coaching and punditry and some very big play-off matches
Ben James is joined by Premier Sports pundit Richie Rees and regulars Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the Champions Cup play-off between the Ospreys and Scarlets plus Rees' coaching and punditry career. Also on the agenda is the appointment of Dean Ryan by the Dragons, the latest Shaun Edwards development and the Principality Premiership relegation play-off between Pontypool and Llanelli. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shaun Edwards, Dean Ryan and the confusing European play-off farce
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to discuss Shaun Edwards leaving Wales, the rumours linking Dean Ryan, Sam Davies and Aaron Cruden to the Dragons, the futures of Ross Moriarty and Alun Wyn Jones plus the confusion that is the Champions Cup play-off fully explained. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wales' World Cup squad, Shaun Edwards and Rhys Carre
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to discuss Wales' 42-man World Cup training squad, Shaun Edwards' future and all the reaction to Judgement Day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Judgement Day special: Dillon Lewis, Elliot Dee and the European showdown
A Judgement Day special of the podcast with Wales internationals Dillon Lewis and Elliot Dee special guests ahead of the end-of-season derbies in Cardiff. Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell also sit down to preview the weekend's double-header in the Principality Stadium and predict who will come out on top. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gareth Anscombe, Shaun Edwards and which region is going to qualify for Europe
On this week's podcast, Ben James, Andy Howell and Simon Thomas talk about the Gareth Anscombe saga being put to bed by the fly-half swapping the Cardiff Blues for the Ospreys, Shaun Edwards staying with Wales, the next Dragons coach and which region will qualify for the Champions Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Residency rules, PRO14 play-offs and the Gareth Anscombe saga
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to look at the latest headlines in Welsh rugby - including whether Wales are "exploiting" the residency rules, the region's recruitment and PRO14 play-off hopes and the latest in the Gareth Anscombe saga. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Warren Gatland's future, Gareth Anscombe's value and the regions' European struggles
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to discuss the Welsh rugby headlines for another week. On the agenda this time are Warren Gatland's future after he finishes as Wales coach, Gareth Anscombe and whether he was right to speak out about his contract problems, whether Willis Halaholo and Johnny McNicholl are good enough to play for Wales and why the regions have struggled in Europe again. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grand Slam special: Deadly Anscombe, awesome Alun Wyn and why Gatland is like David Bowie
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back on Wales' Grand Slam after their 25-7 win over Ireland, with Alun Wyn Jones, Gareth Anscombe and comparisons between Warren Gatland and David Bowie on the agenda. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wales v Ireland preview: The final leg of the Grand Slam, a familiar face and another roof row
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
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'
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?
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?
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Italy v Wales preview: 10 changes, Captain Foxy and Matt's trip to Nice
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cardiff Blues Challenge Cup Final special: Richie Rees and Ceri Sweeney look back at 2010 triumph
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