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Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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Get all the latest news on Welsh rugby from the Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. With exclusive access to the Wales set-up, the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast covers the wide world of Welsh rugby from international level down to the very grass roots; and all points in between.
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Episodes

Looking ahead to the Women's Rugby World Cup

We look ahead to the Women's Rugby World Cup, hearing from coach Sean Lynn, hooker Carys Phillips, the Metcalfe sisters Nel and Branwen, along with WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin.

Aug 17, 202542 min

Explaining the new WRU Club Investment Model

The Welsh Rugby Union Podcast was at the launch of the WRU’s new Club Investment Model, held at Pentyrch Rugby Club. We spoke to Community Director Geraint John, Head of Club Development Angharad Collins, President Terry Cobner, Ambassador Scott Quinnell and club representatives.

Jun 26, 202534 min

Wales U20s prepare for their World Rugby Championship - Part 2

The second of two special Welsh Rugby Union Podcasts focussing on Wales U20s as they head out to Italy for the World Rugby U20 Championship – with Louie Trevett, Aidan Boshoff, Kenzie Jenkins, Jack Woods, Caio James and coach Richard Whiffin.

Jun 25, 202543 min

Meet Dave Reddin – the new Director of Rugby at the WRU

Dave Reddin is an impressive appointment for the Director of Rugby role at the WRU. A chance to hear much more about why he has the job, and what he has planned, from the man himself, along with Welsh Rugby Union group chief executive Abi Tierney.

Apr 26, 202521 min

The WRU take over Cardiff Rugby – find out why!

Cardiff Rugby went into administration with the Welsh Rugby Union buying the assets to keep it going. A chance to hear the full story from former Cardiff chairman Alan Jones and chief executive Richard Dicky Holland, WRU group chief executive Abi Tierney and chairman Richard Collier-Keywood,

Apr 10, 202527 min

Meet Kelsey Jones – and we review the U20 Six Nations.

An in depth chat with Wales hooker Kelsey Jones on her return to the Wales squad from injury, plus we review the U20 Six Nations with Head Coach Richard Whiffin, Performance and Talent Pathway Manager Andy Lloyd and Defence Coach Scott Sneddon.

Mar 27, 202528 min

Looking forward to Wales U20 v England U20

We look forward to Wales U20 v England U20 at Cardiff Arms Park, in this edition of the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Richard Whiffin, captain Harry Beddall and vice-captain Steffan Emanuel.

Mar 12, 202514 min

Remembering the Llandow Air Disaster 75 years on

On 12 March, 1950, what was then considered the worst crash in the history of civil aviation occurred when a plane carrying 78 Welsh rugby fans and five crew crashed into a field near Llandow in the Vale of Glamorgan. The plane was packed with supporters fresh from celebrating a Triple Crown won in Ireland. Of the 83 people on board, only three survived. The Welsh Rugby Union Podcast hears from WRU Rugby Heritage manager Peter Owens.

Mar 11, 202513 min

Meet the U20s – Harry Thomas and Logan Franklin.

Wales Under 20s are on good form after backing up their win in Italy with victory over Ireland. We’ve been getting a chance to get to know some of the stars of the future on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, this week we hear from scrum half Logan Franklin and hooker Harry Thomas.

Mar 05, 202518 min

Meet The 20s – Ioan Emanuel And Tomi Bowen.

We hear from two more of the stars of the future of Welsh Rugby, in this edition of the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Wales U20 coach Richard Whiffin, prop Ioan Emanuel and wing Tomi Bowen.

Feb 20, 202516 min

All Areas For Access At The Principality Stadium

The Principality Stadium has introduced some new accessibility initiatives to make it an award-winning and leading venue for accessibility. To find out more the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast spoke to Liam Scott, Head of EDI, WRU, and Dan Cook, Digital Ticketing and Customer Operations Manager, WRU.

Feb 19, 202521 min

The Wales Men Coaching Change Explained

Warren Gatland leaves the Wales coaching job, Matt Sherratt comes in – we hear why on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from WRU CEO Abbie Tierney, new coach Matt Sherratt and interim Performance Director Huw Bevan.

Feb 12, 202515 min

Welsh Referees Explain The Six Nations Law Tweaks

What are the rule changes coming into place for the Six Nations – find out more in the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Welsh referees Ben Whitehouse and Ben Breakspear to get the lowdown.

Jan 30, 202511 min

Meet The 20s - Welsh Rugby's Future Stars

A chance to get to know some of the Wales Under 20s as they go into the Six Nations with real hopes of an upturn from recent seasons. We speak to coach Richard Whiffin, along with players Harry Beddall, Steffan Emanuel, Harry Rees Weldon and Elijah Evans.

Jan 29, 202528 min

Planning For The Future 3 – The Schools And Colleges Final

We hear from Llandovery Head of Rugby Nathan Thomas, along with Coleg y Cymoedd rugby academy lecturer Geraint Lewis and captain Joe Williams, looking ahead to this week’s Welsh Schools and Colleges Under 18s Final, and much more about developing players in Wales.

Dec 03, 202422 min

Connecting Elite Rugby To The Community Game.

We speak to new Welsh Rugby Writers Association Wales Player of the Year Aaron Wainwright, back at Whiteheads, where he started playing and helps out coaching. We also hear from Wales assistant coach Rob Howley, while chatting about the community and elite games with Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan and former Wales hooker Paul Young.

Oct 04, 202420 min

How Is Super Rygbi Cymru going

We go along to Aberavon against Carmarthen Quins to find out, hear from WRU Performance Director Huw Bevan and find out from former Wales hooker Scott Baldwin why he is back at Bridgend.

Sep 26, 202422 min
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