The Welsh Rugby Podcast

Ben James is joined by former Wales coach and current Ospreys Development Director Mike Ruddock to talk about his new role at the region, what the future of the Ospreys looks like and just how difficult it has been getting them back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about Jamie Roberts being in talks with the Dragons, as well as the Scarlets and Ospreys' latest business.Also, Andy Howell speaks to Rhys Carre about his return to the Cardiff Blues.If you've enjoyed the podcast, please do rate and review it on your podcast provider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Exeter Chiefs full-back Phil Dollman to talk about rugby resuming post-Covid, his time at Exeter Chiefs and his Wales call-up in 2017.If you enjoyed the podcast, make sure you subscribe and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Mark Orders to talk about Nick Tompkins signing for the Dragons, Rhys Carre coming back to the Cardiff Blues and what it means for the Welsh prop situation and the scheduled fixtures for when rugby in Wales is set to resume. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by former New Zealand, Auckland Blues and Cardiff Blues no. 8 Xavier Rush to talk about his new business, his time in Wales, his thoughts on rugby and a few tales from his playing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick for a special podcast, looking at the return of Super Rugby in New Zealand, the introduction of a global season and his thoughts on Wales and Wayne Pivac.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review - it really helps other people find the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss what the future holds for Welsh rugby after the coronavirus pandemic.With the WRPA making a strongly-worded statement and suggestions finances will be hit heavily, our writers join forces remotely to look at what could happen.Again, apologies for any sound issues from recording remotely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Southcombe is joined by Ben James to discuss another of our writers' favourite matches from the past.This time, it's Ben's turn to reminisce and the 2017 Second Test between New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions is on the agenda. From Sonny Bill Williams' red card to Taulupe Faletau's world class try, there's plenty to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys legend James Hook to relive the five matches that changed his life. There's matches for Neath, Ospreys and Wales in there - plus some very special games against England! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ben James is joined by Rugby World writer Alan Dymock to discuss the pieces of rugby content he's chosen for his isolation rugby care package. From players clapping their own tries from the stands, cross-code battles that could only happen in the 90s and Jonah Lomu saving the life of a fish in silver Adidas trainers, this podcast has it all.You can view all of Alan's videos in this YouTube playlist; https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBuJ7DytIlw6NYgFD0nXDUuGzM94HGirW The only vidoe missing is the Felipe Contempomi clip which can be found here:https://twitter.com/DamianDerrick/status/1052230109413945346 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices