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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Jun 23, 2021 • 38min
The Lions tour begins, a Japanese challenge and trouble in Wales
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to react to Warren Gatland's first Lions team to face Japan, as well as the Cory Hill situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 25, 2021 • 40min
Welsh rugby crisis meetings, impressive youngsters and summer call-ups
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to discuss the latest crisis talks in Welsh rugby, the first three rounds of the Rainbow Cup, the regions' business for next season and any potential new faces Wayne Pivac could look at for this summer's tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 6, 2021 • 37min
Lions squad reaction: Shock inclusions, surprise omissions and justice for Scotland
Ben James is joined by Alex Spink and Megan Wellens of the Daily Mirror, Michael Scully of the Irish Mirror and Gordon Parks of the Daily Record to react to the announcement of Warren Gatland's 37-man British and Irish Lions squad to tour South Africa this summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 6, 2021 • 34min
Inside Wales' Six Nations triumph; Hadleigh Parkes and Callum Sheedy on how Wales went from crisis to champions
Ben James is joined by Wales stars Hadleigh Parkes and Callum Sheedy for a special look at how Wales went from a terrible 2020 to 2021 Six Nations champions, with insight to what it was like in camp and how the new coaching staff have gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 29, 2021 • 30min
The Hadleigh Parkes podcast: His new life in Japan, leaving Wales and being stoked for Pivac
Ben James is joined by former Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes to talk about his new life in Japan, the decision to leave Wales after six years and how he's been watching Wayne Pivac's progress from afar.If you enjoy the podcast, make sure to rate it and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 21, 2021 • 52min
Grand Slam heartbreak, bizarre accusations and a crazy night in Paris
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas in the aftermath of Wales' defeat to France that robbed them of a Grand Slam. There's talk of red cards, possible penalty tries, that dramatic finish and what needs to happen for Wales to win the Slam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2021 • 49min
Chasing a Grand Slam and credit, a French test and the biggest week of Pivac's reign
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss Wales' team to face France in their Grand Slam decider, assess where the game could be won and lost and talk about why this Wales team isn't getting the credit it deserves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 13, 2021 • 35min
The Italian job done and a Grand Slam on the cards
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' comprehensive win over Italy that has set up a Grand Slam decider against France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 1, 2021 • 34min
A Welsh Triple Crown, more refereeing controversy and putting 40 points on England
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Mark Orders to review Wales' Triple Crown victory over England, the refereeing controversies around it and the credit that Wayne Pivac deserves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2021 • 45min
A Foxy and North midfield and how Wales can beat England
Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas for the huge clash between Wales and England. With Wales on for a Triple Crown, there's plenty to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
