The Welsh Rugby Podcast
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Ellis Jenkins special: Up close and personal with the talk of Welsh rugby
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'
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
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
European quarter-final preview: 'Looking at those sides, you have to be confident the Scarlets can reach the semi-finals'
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'
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'
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’
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'
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'
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'
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'
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'
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
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'
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'
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'
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
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'
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'
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'Cardiff Blues should be Wales' equivalent of Leinster or Leicester Tigers'
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'
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"
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'
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
EHere'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
'There are things to be positive about but many old problems remain'
Matt Southcombe is joined by rugby writers Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to pick the bones out of Wales' 29-21 defeat to Australia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Wales can't just throw it about because they will get smashed but progress is needed'
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look ahead to Wales' autumn series opener against Australia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Maybe Warren Gatland has stayed on too long, but will we miss him when he's gone?'
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to dissect Warren Gatland's comments on coaching Wales as well as look ahead to the regions' Guinness PRO14 fixtures this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wales' autumn squad reaction - 'There's so many big stories in this selection'
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to dissect the announcement of the Wales squad for the upcoming autumn internationals, as well as look ahead to some more regional derbies this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lee Byrne Special - 'The turbulent end of my Wales career and why I turned down a recall'
Special guest Lee Byrne joins the WalesOnline rugby experts to discuss his new book 'The Byrne Identity' - talking about the end of his Wales career, how he turned down a recall to the national side and much, much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'It's the right policy but it's not been done in the right way'
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the new Welsh Rugby Union selection policy and what it means for Rhys Webb as well as looking ahead to the region's European fixtures this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
European rugby preview - 'Scarlets remain Wales' best hope on all fronts'
Matt Southcombe is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the Welsh derbies last weekend.The team also look forward to the upcoming European rugby action whilst discussing all the other big news in Welsh rugby. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'It's too late for Gatland's Law to bite - the horse has already bolted'
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss Rhys Webb's departure from Welsh rugby as well as look ahead to the regional derbies. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Cardiff Blues will only attract a certain calibre of coach to replace Wilson'
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss the Cardiff Blues' big announcement plus all the latest news from the other regions For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sean O'Brien special - 'Gatland and Howley will be hurt'
Our rugby experts sit down to discuss Lions back-rower Sean O'Brien's comments about Warren Gatland and Rob Howley. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'If you tune up an F1 car too much, it breaks down'
Rugby writers Andy Howell and Simon Thomas discuss the big news in Welsh rugby, including Sam Warburton's latest injury. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Danny Wilson, Bernard Jackman, Dan Lydiate, Ken Owens and Martin Anayi
WalesOnline's Matt Southcombe was at the Guinness PRO14 launch in Dublin earlier this week.He caught up with representatives of every region and league CEO Martin Anayi. Here's what was said. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Super Rugby's cull should serve as a stark warning to Pro14 chiefs'
Rugby writers Rob Lloyd, Mark Orders, Delme Parfitt and Andy Howell take a look at home the regions are shaping up after kicking of pre-season and discuss the week's big rugby news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An analysis of the expanded Guinness Pro14 and how it will work
Rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell discussed the big news this week that the Guinness Pro12 will expand to 14 teams.We also chat about the summer's big transfer news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'The key now is to ensure these youngsters aren't simply discarded'
WalesOnline's Andy Howell and Delme Parfitt look back at Wales' summer tour as the young squad pulled off two victories. We also discuss the Dragons takeover news and look ahead to the Lions' first Test. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'The Lions had enough ball to win but lacked the X factor to do so'
WalesOnline's rugby experts Andy Howell and Mark Orders assess the Lions' defeat ti the Blues and what it means going forward. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Lions special with legends Adam Jones and Graham Price
We sat down with these Lions and Wales legends for a live rugby debate and here's what happened. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An analysis of Wales' summer squad and the latest regional takeover news
Matt Southcombe sits down with rugby expert Simon Thomas to analyse Wales' summer tour squad, discuss the latest regional takeover news and briefly look ahead to Rugby World Cup 2019. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
British and Irish Lions Special - Squad announcement
Matt Southcombe is joined by The Mirror's Alex Spink, WalesOnline's Simon Thomas, the Irish Mirror's Michael Scully and the Daily Record's Gordon Parks at the Lions squad announcement. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Special guest Nigel Owens joins us as we look ahead to Judgement Day
The WalesOnline rugby experts were joined by the world's best referee Nigel Owens ahead of the Welshman's 150th Guinness Pro12 appearance this week.We have a wide-ranging interview with the referee before looking ahead to Saturday's matches. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An inquest into where it all went wrong for the Welsh teams in Europe
Our rugby experts take a look at where it all went wrong in Europe last weekend.Were the Ospreys robbed by poor decisions and how did the Cardiff Blues simply fade away? All that is discussed and more on this week's podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Warburton will almost certainly be Lions captain but I can't see Hibbard being involved'
Our rugby experts sat down to discuss this week's big Welsh rugby news.We look ahead to this weekend's big European action, discuss the Lions captaincy and the pitch row at Sardis Road. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Rugby deserved better than what we witnessed in Paris'
Matt Southcombe and Mark Orders discuss the astonishing events that unfolded in front of their eyes at the Stade de France on Saturday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'It was a titanic Test match and Wales delivered in the key moments'
Our rugby experts discuss Wales' engrossing victory over Ireland. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We try to understand Rob Howley's rationale for sticking to his guns
Rob Howley caused outrage among Welsh rugby fans by once again sticking to his tried and trusted for Friday night's match against Ireland. We analyse the selection dilemmas and try and understand why he's made the choices he has. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The inquest into Wales' worrying second half collapse at Murrayfield
Matt Southcombe and Simon Thomas reflect on a dark day at Murrayfield. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices