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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

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 47, 2022.

A chance to hear in full from Wales rugby coach past and future, Warren Gatland, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We get reaction from Wales wing Josh Adams and Cardiff Rugby coach Dai Young, as well as chatting to Wales Women’s centre Hannah Jones.

Dec 08, 202222 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 47, 2022.

Ieuan Evans starts his time as WRU chairman, Siwan Lillicrap calls time on her Wales career, we hear from both in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.

Dec 01, 202222 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 46, 2022.

Wales coach Wayne Pivac reflects on the defeat to Georgia and looks forward to facing Australia. We also speak to captain Justin Tipuric and debutant Josh MacLeod.

Nov 24, 202217 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 45, 2022.

Wales have picked a strong team to face Georgia this weekend, we hear from coaches Wayne Pivac and Stephen Jones, along with captain Justin Tipuric and centre Owen Watkin.

Nov 17, 202221 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 44, 2022.

Can Wales bounce back against Argentina, we’ll hear a different side to Taulupe Faletau, how Wales defence coach Gethin Jenkins reacted to last week’s defeat, and Wales new boys Rio Dyer and Sam Costelow on their debuts. As well as coach Wayne Pivac and captain Justin Tipuric in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.

Nov 10, 202225 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 43, 2022.

Wayne Pivac, Justin Tipuric and Ken Owens look ahead to the All Blacks game in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Flanker Alex Callender looks back at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, while we also reflect on the WRU AGM and a new, old competition to boost the community game in Wales.

Nov 03, 202226 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast Extra, Annual AGM, 2022.

Welsh Rugby Union members will be asked to vote on a number of modernising special resolutions at the 2022 Annual General Meeting, to be held next Sunday 30th October at Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel. The majority of resolutions being tabled are part of a concerted effort by the WRU Board to continue to update key elements of the WRU’s governance structure. Listen to WRU chairman Rob Butcher on the proposals.

Oct 27, 202210 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 42, 2022.

We hear from new Wales captain Justin Tipuric about his approach to the role, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wales coach Wayne Pivac on his thinking and we also hear from Aberavon, riding high in the Indigo Group Premiership.

Oct 27, 202219 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 42 Extra, 2022.

WRU Performance Director Nigel Walker, Women's Head Coach Ioan Cunningham and captain Siwan Lillicrap reflect on reaching the World Cup quarter-finals and the challenge ahead.

Oct 24, 202212 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 41 Extra 2, 2022.

Women's Rugby World Cup Special. Wales captain Hannah Jones looks forward to the crunch quarter-final qualification game against Australia, with Liz Jones.

Oct 21, 20225 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 41, 2022.

Wales name their squad for the November International Series, while Wales Women prepare for crunch time in the Rugby World Cup, all in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wayne Pivac, Sam Costelow and Kerin Lake.

Oct 20, 202222 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 41 Extra, 2022.

Following on from the New Zealand game in the Women’s rugby World Cup, Wales look ahead to the crunch game against Australia with quarter-final qualification on the line. We hear from captain Siwan Lillicrap and backs coach Richard Whiffen.

Oct 17, 20229 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 40, 2022.

How is the cost of living crisis affecting Welsh rugby clubs, what is the WRU doing about it and what were player numbers like at the start of the season – all in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to WRU community director Geraint John, and also Wales Women’s rugby World Cup captain Siwan Lillicrap.

Oct 13, 202224 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast Extra, Week 40, 2022.

A special Welsh Rugby Union Podcast Extra, reflecting on the opening game for Wales in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with captain Hannah Jones and coach Ioan Cunningham, starting with the injury news for forwards Alisha Butchers and Georgia Evans.

Oct 10, 20227 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 39, Part 2, 2022.

Wales forwards and roommates Gwen Crabb and Sisilia Tuipulotu tell the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast about their experiences on and off the pitch at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Oct 06, 202221 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 38, 2022.

Wales Women at their Rugby World Cup and a couple of Wales internationals back home in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Jaz Joyce and Elinor Snowsill Down Under, along with Bradley Roberts and Dan Lydiate in Wales.

Sep 29, 202227 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 37, 2022.

Wales Women pick the squad to head to New Zealand for their Rugby World Cup, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Ioan Cunningham, captain Siwan Lillicrap, plus forward Georgia Evans and Carys Phillips. We also hear from Cardiff and Merthyr in the Indigo Premiership, as well as Scarlets and Wales centre Jonny Williams.

Sep 22, 202225 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 36, 2022.

The Welsh Rugby Union sends condolences to the Royal family following the death of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II. She and the Royal family have a longstanding link with the WRU and the Stadium. The Queen was the Royal Patron of the WRU until handing over that role to her grandson Prince William, now of course the new Prince of Wales. We also reflect on the rugby action getting back underway, speaking to Wales Women, Wales prop Dillon Lewis and Aberavon coach Jason Hyatt.

Sep 15, 202224 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 35, 2021

We hear about the player pathway in action in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, with Ospreys centre Tian Thomas-Wheeler. Swansea coach Hugh Gustafson talks about their 150th season, while we also hear from a special celebration at Pentyrch RFC.

Sep 08, 202231 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 34, 2022.

We hear at length from the Welsh Rugby Union’s head of player development John Alder in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.

Sep 01, 202232 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 33, 2022.

We hear from Wales Women on tour in Canada as part of their World Cup build up, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from the Dragons in Dublin, and Cardiff, Newport and RGC in the Indigo Premiership.

Aug 25, 202230 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 32, 2022.

As the Welsh regions go back into pre-season training, it’s a chance to hear why one of them has a new look in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Dragons RFC chairman David Buttress explains the new branding for the region, WRU community director Geraint John on the Fit, Fed, Fun campaign. While Wales women’s scrum half Keera Bevan describes their pre-season.

Aug 18, 202228 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 31, 2022.

We hear more from inside the brave new world of professional women’s rugby in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear about a remarkable 12 months for Kelsey Jones, how Robyn Wilkins continues to balance rugby with work, and how Liliana Podpadec came through the Talent ID system.

Aug 11, 202218 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 30, 2022.

We hear at length from Wales Women’s captain Siwan Lillicrap and prop Cerys Hale in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.

Aug 04, 202219 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 29, 2022.

We speak to Wales Women’s Player of the Year Alisha Butchers in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. And ahead of the start of the Commonwealth Games, we’ll hear from WRU head of Sevens Richie Pugh about his role.

Jul 28, 202221 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 28, 2022.

Wales teams finish in South Africa with their heads held high, and prepare to start at the Commonwealth Games, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Coach Wayne Pivac and captain Dan Biggar assess the tour to South Africa, while Luke Treharne and Sam Cross look forward to the Commonwealth Games Sevens.

Jul 21, 202221 min

Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 28, 2022.

Wales create history in South Africa, we look forward to the deciding Test in this week's Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from Wales U20s at the end of their Summer Series and the Wales Women camp as their World Cup preparations as a professional squad get underway.

Jul 14, 202231 min
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