Ben James, Simon Thomas and Andy Howell sit down for the first podcast of 2020. On the agenda is the two regional derbies coming up this weekend, the key Welsh battles in them and the problems that continue to affect the Ospreys. The guys also take a look back on their favourite moments from the last decade and what they hope to see in 2020.You can follow the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Jan 02, 2020•45 min
Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas sit down to look ahead to the first round of festive derbies, with John Mulvihill's fiery comments top of the agenda. Cory Hill also speaks about his year from hell and Justin Tipuric speaks about his future and Rob Howley's suspension from rugby. Plus there's predictions for the weekend and the latest on Brad Mooar being linked with a job with the All Blacks.You can follow all the latest news from the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod. For informat...
Dec 20, 2019•36 min
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Matt Southcombe on this week's podcast as they discuss all the fallout from the Rob Howley scandal.Matt was in Japan covering Wales at the World Cup when the saga all began and has written a book - 'No Regrets: Welsh Rugby's Plan to Conquer The World' - about his experiences.On the latest episode of the pod, Matt provides some extracts from his book and reveals what it was like behind the scenes when all the drama was unfolding. For information regarding your ...
Dec 17, 2019•49 min
Ben James, Andy Howell and Simon Thomas sit down to discuss the best 50 players in the world in 2019. With the list virtually decided, there's still time for a few contentious issues to be ironed out and some big decisions to be explained. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2019•38 min
Ben James and Andy Howell sit down to discuss the biggest talking points in Welsh rugby. Ian Foster's appointment as New Zealand coach and what that could mean for Warren Gatland and Brad Mooar is on the agenda, as is the latest Wales fitness news and the round-up from another weekend of European action.Follow the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2019•59 min
Ben James and Matthew Southcombe look over the contract situations of Thomas Young and Owen Williams and the big decisions they have facing them, while Mark Orders goes over the latest at the Ospreys after a busy week. Also on the agenda are British and Irish Lions schedules and another weekend of European rugby.Follow the Welsh Rugby Podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Dec 05, 2019•53 min
Ben James was at the Guinness PRO14 launch in Cardiff, speaking to representatives from the four regions. Dragons' Dean Ryan and Rhodri Williams, Cardiff Blues' John Mulvihill and James Botham, Scarlets Brad Mooar and Rhys Patchell and Ospreys Richie Pugh and James Hook all appear.Follow the Welsh Rugby Podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2019•40 min
Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas look back over Wales' win over Barbarians, the start of the Wayne Pivac era, Johnny McNicholl's debut and what that could mean for George North plus all the other talking points.Follow the Welsh Rugby Podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2019•37 min
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look over the Wales team picked by Wayne Pivac to face the Barbarians this weekend. Johnny McNicholl, Jarrod Evans, Warren Gatland's farewell and the Ospreys are all on the agenda. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2019•45 min
Ben James speaks to the people who know Wayne Pivac best to build a better picture of the new Wales coach. Wayne's sons Bradley and Matt offer insight, as does Wayne's rugby 'son', Hadleigh Parkes.Follow the Welsh Rugby Podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2019•46 min
Ben James and Simon Thomas sit down for an impromptu short podcast to react to the news that Allen Clarke has left the Ospreys. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2019•19 min
WalesOnline's Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell discuss Gavin Henson's criticism of Willis Halaholo and Johnny McNicholl's Wales call-ups.Cardiff Blues boss John Mulvihill gives his take on it all and we discuss whether or not Warren Gatland's radical blueprint for Welsh rugby could ever come to fruition. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2019•35 min
WalesOnline rugby writer Matt Southcombe returns from Japan to host the show alongside Andy Howell.The pair were up at Wales HQ today to talk to new Wales boss Wayne Pivac and his new coaching staff.You can here from Pivac, Jonathan Humphries and Stephen Jones on this week's podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2019•37 min
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to look at the injury double blow that has seen Rhys Patchell and Jonathan Davies ruled out with long-term injuries, how it will affect Wales and the Scarlets, plus they look ahead to the first weekend of European action.You can now follow the Welsh Rugby Podcast on Twitter with the handle @Welshrugbypod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2019•50 min
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to go over the weekend's rugby action. The Ospreys' early-season crisis, the Scarlets' impressive form, the Dragons' promising signs and the Cardiff Blues' much-needed confidence boost are all on the agenda - plus the players who have put their hand up for selection for Wales' match with the Barbarians later this month. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Nov 12, 2019•46 min
The World Cup may be over but it's still been a busy week in the rugby world. Saracens have been found guilty of breaking salary cap rules, being docked 35 points and fined £5m. The club didn't turn up at the Champions Cup launch, but Ben James did. He caught up with a host of rugby stars including Chris Robshaw, Adam Jones, Chris Boyd, Dan Lydiate and Ellis Jenkins. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Nov 06, 2019•48 min
With Warren Gatland's time with Wales at an end, Ben James speaks to past players, coaches and friends of the coach to build a picture of what made him so special in a special documentary podcast episode of the Welsh Rugby Podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2019•50 min
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look over Wales' 40-17 defeat against New Zealand in Japan and reflect on the end of the Warren Gatland era. Wales' defensive issues and the World Cup final are also on the agenda. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 01, 2019•41 min
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look at Warren Gatland's last ever Wales team as the Kiwi named his 23 for Friday's match with New Zealand. There's plenty else on the agenda, with the World Cup final, England's haka fine and what the future holds all discussed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2019•38 min
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to pick apart Wales' agonising 19-16 defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. We also hear the post-match thoughts of Wales 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
Oct 27, 2019•40 min
Ben James, Simon Thomas, Andy Howell and Jon Doel are joined by Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins for a very special live edition of the podcast at the Cardiff Arms Park.In front of a live audience, they look ahead to Wales v South Africa.Some of the audience questions were not fully picked up by the microphones. We've tried our best to salvage it but we apologise for the quality in places. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to bring you the latest on the Rugby World Cup, Premier Sports Sean Holley talks about his time in Japan, what he has seen from the tournament and the PRO14.Sean Holley is part of the Premier Sports team which includes Ross Harries, Eddie Butler, Lauren Jenkins and Hugo Southwell for its live coverage of Dragons v Glasgow Warriors in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday 26th October. You can tune in from 2.45pm on Premier Sports 2 for the very best c...
Oct 24, 2019•51 min
Ben James and Simon Thomas sit down to catch their breath and take stock as Wales secured their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a dramatic win over France in Oita. There's plenty to talk about as we reflect on a second quarter-final win in Warren Gatland's reign. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2019•31 min
Ben James and Andy Howell are joined by former France back-rower Serge Betsen and French journalist Clement Brossard, who works for RMC, to talk Wales v France as the two nations prepare to meet in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.There's predictions and analysis plus a quick look at the other three knockout matches ahead this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2019•37 min
WalesOnline's man in Japan Matt Southcombe is joined by columnist and Welsh Rugby legend Mike Phillips on this episode of the podcast.Westgate Sports Agency reporter Alex Bywater, whose work can be found in various national newspapers, is also on the pod to discuss what life is really like on tour in Japan.Matt and Alex discuss how Wales have gone so far in the tournament, the reasons to be cheerful and a reason to be wary.They also talk through how they've found the last few weeks in Japan as w...
Oct 15, 2019•33 min
Ben James and Andy Howell look back over Wales' final pool match against Uruguay, pick out who impressed and cast their eye over the upcoming quarter-final against France. Japan's victory over Scotland is also on the agenda. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2019•27 min
Ben James is joined by Daily Mirror rugby correspondent Alex Spink to talk Super Typhoon Hagibis and the impact it's having on the World Cup, while Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell give their thoughts on the Wales team to face Uruguay. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 11, 2019•51 min
Ben James is joined by Robbie Owen, the brains behind rugby YouTube channel, Squidge Rugby. On an extra-long episode, they talk about getting Sam Warburton's approval, comedy inspirations, where they hone their rugby analysis and answering fan questions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Ben James is joined by RugbyPass writer Owain Jones, as well as podcast regulars Simon Thomas and Andy Howell, to look back on Wales' 29-17 win over Fiji that secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. With yellow cards, disallowed tries, copious injuries and Super Typhoon Hagibis all on the agenda, it promises to be a jam-packed episode. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 09, 2019•42 min
Ben James and Simon Thomas chat to Cardiff Blues and New Zealand legend Xavier Rush, while Matthew Southcombe talks to Mike Phillips after Wales named their team to face Fiji. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 07, 2019•45 min
