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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Jan 20, 2020 • 46min
Saracens scandal and the inside scoop on Nick Tompkins
Host Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to talk about Saracens being relegated from the Premiership and what it could mean for rugby. There's also Six Nations discussion a fortnight out from the tournament and former Saracens and Wales lock Dominic Day joins us to give the lowdown on new Wales call-up Nick Tompkins. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2020 • 35min
Louis Rees-Zammit and the men who know him best
Ben James speaks to Hartpury College U18s coach Wayne Thompson and Gloucester Live rugby writer Rob Iles to gain some insight into Wales' newest squad member, Louis Rees-Zammit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2020 • 39min
Shock Six Nations call-ups, Nick Tomkins, Will Rowlands and Wayne Pivac
Ben James and Andy Howell sit down to look over Wales' 38-man squad for the Six Nations - which contains a few shocks.We also hear from Wales coaches Wayne Pivac and Byron Hayward, For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2020 • 27min
The James Hook podcast: Why I'm retiring and what the future holds
Ben James speaks to James Hook to discuss his retirement from rugby, what the future holds, his upcoming book series and his rugby career.Follow the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 9, 2020 • 44min
The George North podcast: Injuries, Ospreys crisis and his Wales place
Wales wing George North talks to Matthew Southcombe about injuries, the situation at the Ospreys and his place in the Wales team ahead of the Six Nations. Matt, Ben James and Andy Howell also sit down to discuss North and the competition for back-three places in Wayne Pivac's upcoming Six Nations squad.You can follow the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 2, 2020 • 45min
Wales battles, rudderless Ospreys and our 2020 wishlist
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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2019 • 36min
Festive fireworks, Cory Hill's year from hell and Justin Tipuric's future
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 information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2019 • 49min
The Howley scandal and a book
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 data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2019 • 38min
The 50 best rugby players in the world in 2019: A special selection episode
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2019 • 59min
The All Blacks job, Wales' returning stars and a Six Nations injury crisis
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
