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.
Episodes
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Aug 21, 2023 • 35min
Wales World Cup squad reaction: Rio Dyer and Squidge Rugby
Ben James is joined by Robbie Owen, the face of Squidge Rugby, and Wales wing Rio Dyer for an impromptu podcast following Wales' final squad announcement ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France.Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 10min
Bernard Jackman, Owen Farrell and the state of Welsh rugby
Former Dragons coach and Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman joins us on the podcast to discuss Wales' second World Cup warm-up match against England, Owen Farrell's reprieve from a red card and a lengthy ban and reflect on what Welsh rugby needs to work post-World Cup.Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 9, 2023 • 60min
A win over England and the new face destined for France
The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back! Ben James and Steffan Thomas run the rule over Wales' World Cup warm-up win over England, assess who could be heading to France and look at what Warren Gatland will be hoping to learn at Twickenham this weekend.Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach plc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 3, 2023 • 2min
The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back!
The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back! Join Ben James and Steffan Thomas as they bring you the latest news, big guests and in-depth analysis from the wild world of Welsh rugby and the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.Brought to you by WalesOnline, Reach plc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2021 • 1h 4min
A new season, fly-half nightmare and some welcome returns
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss the first weekend of the United Rugby Championship - including Cardiff's fly-half nightmare, the Scarlets' errors and the first Welsh derby of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 4, 2021 • 32min
Changes for Lions, a decisive Test and a spiteful tour
Matthew Southcombe is joined by Mark Orders and Ben James out in Cape Town to preview the decisive third Test between the Lions and South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2021 • 51min
First Test victory, changes made and Rassie fireworks
Matthew Southcombe is joined by Simon Thomas and our man in South Africa, Ben James, to discuss the first Test victory for the Lions, as well as all the fallout in the following days.It should be noted this was recorded before Rassie Erasmus' hour-long video.If you do enjoy the podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2021 • 41min
Gatland's first Test selection calls, AWJ returns and no Josh Adams
Matthew Southcombe is joined by Ben James and Simon Thomas to react to Warren Gatland's Lions team for the first Test against the Springboks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 5, 2021 • 41min
Josh Adams on fire, Lions debuts and Welsh young guns
Matthew Southcombe and Ben James sit down to discuss the Lions' thrashing of the Sigma Lions, their team to face the Cell C Sharks and Wales' comprehensive win over Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2021 • 53min
Tour-ending injuries, Lions chaos and Jaz Joyce's Olympic dreams
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Matthew Southcombe to discuss the hectic start to the Lions tour, including the tour-ending injuries of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric and the stricter restrictions being imposed on South Africa. Also in the episode, Katie Sands speaks to Jasmine Joyce following her selection for the GB 7s team at this year's Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
