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The Welsh Rugby Podcast

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Join Wales Online rugby writers Ben James and Steffan Thomas for the latest news, analysis and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby. With plenty of guests making an appearance, it'll be the podcast with its finger truly on the pulse of the game in Wales.
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Episodes

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 y...

Mar 28, 201946 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 201934 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 201927 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 201941 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 201935 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 07, 201936 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 201945 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 201840 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 201844 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 201841 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 201847 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 03, 201846 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 201835 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 201841 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 201847 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 201855 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 201839 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 201858 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 201836 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 09, 201831 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 02, 201849 min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 201838 min
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