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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

World Cup trends, Welsh back-row and Fiji's threats

Ben James and Simon Thomas are joined by Cardiff Blues coach John Mulvihill and Telegraph rugby writer Charlie Morgan to talk World Cup tactical trends, the Welsh back-row and the threat that Fiji could pose For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 201948 min

Tom Shanklin special: High tackles, podcasts, David Brent and the PRO14

Ben James is joined by Tom Shanklin to talk Wales' World Cup campaign, the PRO14, his comedy tastes and how he's become a podcasting star. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 201943 min

Wales v Australia reaction: Nerveless Patchell, Gareth Davies and James Hook's verdict

Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys star James Hook to look back on Wales' 29-25 victory over Australia in the World Cup. Simon Thomas and Andy Howell also offer their thoughts and analysis. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 201942 min

Unchanged Wales, more high tackle controversy and why the Wallabies are circling the wagons

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe, Simon Thomas and Sydney Morning Herald Georgina Robinson to look at Wales and Australia's teams ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash. There's also more on the continued headlines being given to high tackles which continue to dominate the tournament in Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 201952 min

Mike Phillips on Georgia, Gareth Davies and why Wales will beat Australia

Matthew Southcombe is joined by WalesOnline columnist and former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips in a bonus podcast to look back over the win over Georgia, who impressed and what Wales need to do to beat Australia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 201912 min

Wales v Georgia reaction: Bonus point start, Howley backlash and Cory Hill bombshell

Host Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back over Wales' 43-14 win over Georgia in their opening Rugby World Cup match. Cory Hill's injury latest is also discussed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 201937 min

Dropping Moriarty, AWJ's record and learning from Australia v Fiji

Host Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas in the studio and Matthew Southcombe in Japan to look over Wales' team to face Georgia. Australia's win over Fiji is also looked at and what Warren Gatland will have learned from the clash between their pool rivals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 201939 min

Rob Howley bombshell: How it happened, what's going on next and what it all means

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe in Japan for an emergency podcast as Rob Howley is sent home from the World Cup for an alleged betting breach. The whole timeline of the scandal is discussed, as well as what happens next and what it means for Wales' World Cup chances. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 201919 min

The World Cup preview: Every pool assessed, key players and predictions

Host Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to preview the World Cup. Every pool is analysed, key players marked out and predictions made. Matthew Southcombe also gives us an update from Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 201956 min

Where Wales stand after the Rugby World Cup warm-ups

Host Ben James is joined by WalesOnline rugby writer Mark Orders and former Ospreys coach and TV pundit Sean Holley to analyse where Wales are after the four summer warm-up matches. There's plenty of in-depth analysis on Wales' attack, defence and set-piece from Sean, plus Mark runs through his predictions for the tournament in Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 201945 min

Sam Warburton special: World Cup memories, Lions revelations and more

Sam Warburton joins podcast regulars Ben James and Simon Thomas for a very special episode of the Welsh Rugby Podcast. On the agenda in this bumper 80-minute special is his new book Open Side, his memories of the 2011 and 2015 World Cups, his experiences with the British and Irish Lions and his greatest Welsh XV that he played with. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 20191 hr 25 min

James Hook special: Hooky’s World Cup memories

Host Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys star James Hook to look back on his World Cup experiences, from the disastrous defeat to Fiji in 2007, the semi-final heartbreak in 2011 and his late injury call-up in 2015.He also answers your questions and gives his verdict on the current crop. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 20191 hr

Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams, Hadleigh Parkes and more: World Cup squad special

Ben James is joined by a host of Wales rugby stars for a special podcast following the World Cup squad announcement. Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams, Hadleigh Parkes, Justin Tipuric, Aaron Shingler, Nicky Smith, Aled Davies and Jake Ball all feature to talk Japan, room-mates and World Cup dreams. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 201935 min

The Rob Evans bombshell, carrying Cory and the World Cup squad verdict

Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to react to the Wales 31-man squad named by Warren Gatland for the World Cup. The absence of Rob Evans and Samson Lee, Cory Hill's fitness and all the other tough decisions are all covered - plus who should play in Dublin next week and this squad's chances of lifting the World Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 201935 min

World Cup squad prediction: The 31 we think will go to Japan

Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to do exactly what Warren Gatland and his coaches will do on their Saturday night: pick the 31-man squad to go to the World Cup in Japan.Make sure you subscribe to the Welsh Rugby Podcast to get notifications when the latest episode drops! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 201931 min

World Cup shootouts, 14 changes and where is Cory Hill?

Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look over the Wales team Warren Gatland has named to face Ireland in Cardiff. The boys pick apart the 14 changes, debate which tight calls will be made by Gatland when he names his 31-man squad on Sunday - plus they answer your questions.Make sure you subscribe to the Welsh Rugby Podcast to get notifications when the latest episode drops! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad...

Aug 29, 201945 min

What's wrong with Ireland, Captain Navidi and last chance saloon

Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to look ahead to Wales' third warm-up against Ireland. Irish Mirror journalist Michael Scully also joins us to talk about Ireland's sobering 57-15 defeat to England at Twickenham, while WalesOnline Mark Orders assesses which of the fringe players set to play this weekend could still force their way into Warren Gatland's 31-man squad for Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Aug 27, 201955 min

A view from Australia and a Wales selection meeting

Sydney Morning Herald sports writer Tom Decent joins the podcast to discuss Australia's Rugby World Cup squad and give his views on Wales.Host Matt Southcombe is also joined by WalesOnline rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell, who discuss an intriguing team selection ahead of the game against Ireland next Saturday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 201953 min

Your questions answered: Back-row, Wales' attack and could we beat the All Blacks?

Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas sit down to answer your questions in a special episode of the podcast. The Welsh back-row, the demise of drop goals and beating the All Blacks are all on the agenda - plus much, much more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 201959 min

Biggar hits back, scrum problems and top of the world

Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back at Wales' 13-6 victory over England in Cardiff. Dan Biggar's response to criticism, another concerning display in the scrum and Wales going top of the world rankings are all on the agenda - plus much, much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 201941 min

The return of Cubby, Anscombe's injury and where's Halfpenny?

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to pick apart Wales' team selection to face England in Cardiff, weigh up where Gareth Anscombe's tournament ending injury leaves Warren Gatland and answer your questions as Wales look to get over last weekend's Twickenham defeat. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 201954 min

Humble pie, red cards and plenty of rust

WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Ben James discuss what they witnessed at Twickenham as a full strength Wales side lost to England 33-19.It was an uncharacteristic performance from Warren Gatland's men as they lost their unbeaten run and missed out on the chance to officially become World No.1.The boys were also joined by Mark Orders, who also gave his opinion before answering your questions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ...

Aug 12, 201952 min

Wales team assessed, England experiment and fan questions

Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell react to the teams for the Rugby World Cup warm-up between England v Wales at Twickenham - with Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones having named very different 23-men matchday squads. Plus we answer your questions about Wales' first warm-up fixture.If you have a question you want answering on the Welsh Rugby Podcast, tweet us @WelshRugby For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Aug 09, 201948 min

World Cup warm-ups, Taulupe Faletau and our plans for Japan

The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back with a brand new look and a brand new sound! Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to discuss the revamped podcast's exciting plans for the World Cup and the trip out to Japan, while WalesOnline rugby writer Mark Orders is on hand to discuss Wales' selection issues for their opening warm-up game against England.Get your questions in for Friday's episode through our Twitter @WalesRugby. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn ...

Aug 05, 201943 min

Richie Rees, combining coaching and punditry and some very big play-off matches

Ben James is joined by Premier Sports pundit Richie Rees and regulars Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the Champions Cup play-off between the Ospreys and Scarlets plus Rees' coaching and punditry career. Also on the agenda is the appointment of Dean Ryan by the Dragons, the latest Shaun Edwards development and the Principality Premiership relegation play-off between Pontypool and Llanelli. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice...

May 15, 20191 hr 3 min

Shaun Edwards, Dean Ryan and the confusing European play-off farce

Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to discuss Shaun Edwards leaving Wales, the rumours linking Dean Ryan, Sam Davies and Aaron Cruden to the Dragons, the futures of Ross Moriarty and Alun Wyn Jones plus the confusion that is the Champions Cup play-off fully explained. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 07, 201948 min

Wales' World Cup squad, Shaun Edwards and Rhys Carre

Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to discuss Wales' 42-man World Cup training squad, Shaun Edwards' future and all the reaction to Judgement Day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 01, 201947 min

Judgement Day special: Dillon Lewis, Elliot Dee and the European showdown

A Judgement Day special of the podcast with Wales internationals Dillon Lewis and Elliot Dee special guests ahead of the end-of-season derbies in Cardiff. Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell also sit down to preview the weekend's double-header in the Principality Stadium and predict who will come out on top. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 201950 min

Gareth Anscombe, Shaun Edwards and which region is going to qualify for Europe

On this week's podcast, Ben James, Andy Howell and Simon Thomas talk about the Gareth Anscombe saga being put to bed by the fly-half swapping the Cardiff Blues for the Ospreys, Shaun Edwards staying with Wales, the next Dragons coach and which region will qualify for the Champions Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 201944 min

Residency rules, PRO14 play-offs and the Gareth Anscombe saga

Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to look at the latest headlines in Welsh rugby - including whether Wales are "exploiting" the residency rules, the region's recruitment and PRO14 play-off hopes and the latest in the Gareth Anscombe saga. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 03, 201954 min
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