Matt Southcombe and Ben James pick over the bones following Wales' 32-9 defeat to Ireland in Dublin - their sixth in a row. The set-piece problems, tactical issues and selection concerns are all laid bare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Southcombe and Mark Orders went live on our Facebook and YouTube channels to discuss Wales' team to face Ireland. You can listen to the conversation here, including a debut for Callum Sheedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about another Welsh defeat - this time to Scotland in the Six Nations. Wales' breakdown problems, pressure on Wayne Pivac and what they need to do next are all on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to react to the Wales team to face Scotland, answer listener questions and assess what's next for George North after his exclusion from the matchday squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to look back over Wales' defeat to France in their opening autumn match. Defensive issues, gameplan worries and all manner of concerns are discussed on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matthew Southcombe, Simon Thomas and Mark Orders sit down to discuss the Wales team to face France, the potential debut of Louis Rees-Zammit and Alun Wyn Jones equalling the world record for Test appearances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Macron’s Sr Sports Marketing Manager Ross Cook ahead of their first Wales jersey to learn out the design process and how the new kit came to be.Apologies for the sound quality - the interview was recorded on a zoom call and we did our best to edit the amount of echo on Ross' line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about Wales' autumn squad selection, including the call-ups of uncapped players such as Ioan Lloyd, Callum Sheedy, Johnny Williams and Sam Parry.We also hear from Wales coach Wayne Pivac about his selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look ahead to the PRO14 season, discuss which region has the best chance of doing well and taking a glimpse at what Wayne Pivac might do with his Wales squad for the autumn. There's also the matter of which Welsh youngsters are ready to break through and Rob Howley's new job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Matthew Southcombe to talk about the Dragons and Scarlets' defeats in Europe on the weekend, as well as why the PRO14 teams struggled and the return of Willis Halaholo.If you enjoy the podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to talk about the latest TV broadcast deal with Amazon Prime and the Dragons and Scarlets' Challenge Cup quarter-finals this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by James Hook to talk about his work coaching at the Ospreys, the recent Owen Farrell controversy and to pick his Wales team for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about the two rounds of Welsh derbies, looking at where each region currently stands in terms of their strengths and weaknesses and the uncapped Welsh players who could earn call-ups very soon.If you enjoy the podcast, make sure to leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rugby is finally back after five months away and Sean Holley joins Ben James on the podcast to talk the return of the Guinness PRO14, Welsh derbies and who to watch as a new era for the regions begins...Sean Holley will be part of the Premier Sports team bringing rugby fans live PRO14 coverage of Ospreys v Dragons on Sunday 23rd August (Premier Sports 1 at 1.45pm) from the Liberty Stadium alongside Ross Harries, Wyn Gruffydd, Lauren Jenkins and Shane Williams. Premier Sports has teamed up with C...
Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys centre Alecs Donovan to talk about her rugby career and her yoga business. She also talks about doing yoga classes with the Bristol Bears, Sam Warburton and George North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by former Wales coach and current Ospreys Development Director Mike Ruddock to talk about his new role at the region, what the future of the Ospreys looks like and just how difficult it has been getting them back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about Jamie Roberts being in talks with the Dragons, as well as the Scarlets and Ospreys' latest business.Also, Andy Howell speaks to Rhys Carre about his return to the Cardiff Blues.If you've enjoyed the podcast, please do rate and review it on your podcast provider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Exeter Chiefs full-back Phil Dollman to talk about rugby resuming post-Covid, his time at Exeter Chiefs and his Wales call-up in 2017.If you enjoyed the podcast, make sure you subscribe and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Mark Orders to talk about Nick Tompkins signing for the Dragons, Rhys Carre coming back to the Cardiff Blues and what it means for the Welsh prop situation and the scheduled fixtures for when rugby in Wales is set to resume. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by former New Zealand, Auckland Blues and Cardiff Blues no. 8 Xavier Rush to talk about his new business, his time in Wales, his thoughts on rugby and a few tales from his playing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick for a special podcast, looking at the return of Super Rugby in New Zealand, the introduction of a global season and his thoughts on Wales and Wayne Pivac.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review - it really helps other people find the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss what the future holds for Welsh rugby after the coronavirus pandemic.With the WRPA making a strongly-worded statement and suggestions finances will be hit heavily, our writers join forces remotely to look at what could happen.Again, apologies for any sound issues from recording remotely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matthew Southcombe is joined by Ben James to discuss another of our writers' favourite matches from the past.This time, it's Ben's turn to reminisce and the 2017 Second Test between New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions is on the agenda. From Sonny Bill Williams' red card to Taulupe Faletau's world class try, there's plenty to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys legend James Hook to relive the five matches that changed his life. There's matches for Neath, Ospreys and Wales in there - plus some very special games against England! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Ben James is joined by Rugby World writer Alan Dymock to discuss the pieces of rugby content he's chosen for his isolation rugby care package. From players clapping their own tries from the stands, cross-code battles that could only happen in the 90s and Jonah Lomu saving the life of a fish in silver Adidas trainers, this podcast has it all.You can view all of Alan's videos in this YouTube playlist; https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBuJ7DytIlw6NYgFD0nXDUuGzM94HGirW The only vidoe miss...
Ben James is joined by Wales dual code legend Jonathan Davies to relive five matches that changed his life. His Wales debut against England, the moment he broke through for Neath and that try against Australia for Great Britain at Wembley all feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to relive another classic game. This time it's Wales v Western Samoa in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. Despite being a league match, a number of union stars featured in a classic match at the Vetch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A bonus episode as Matt Southcombe sits down for a coffee with Wales stars Dillon Lewis and Cory Hill to talk lockdown, their friendship and their first days in professional rugby.They also discussed a challenge that they're undertaking, riding 220 miles - the length of Wales - on a static bike.The challenge is in aid of Welsh cancer charity Tenovus, you can donate to their cause using the following link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cory-hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Ben James is joined by Premier Sports presenter Ross Harries to discuss his video selections for his isolation rugby care package and it's a cracker. It features forwards kicking drop goals, one of the great Llanelli victories, a passionate rugby fan and a lot of Radnorshire references!Forwards taking drop goalshttps://youtube.com/watch?v=WpI8qM6K8SoLlanelli v Australia '92https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gg3LLrvue_4Lydiate the Chopper (Radnor reference for you)https://youtube.com/watch?v=3i2G1akkz-E...
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Mark Orders in the latest episode in the series of our writers regaling tales of their favourite matches. This time, it's the classic encounter between Wales and New Zealand at the 2003 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
