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 23, 2019 • 53min
A view from Australia and a Wales selection meeting
Sydney Morning Herald sports writer Tom Decent joins the podcast to discuss Australia's Rugby World Cup squad and give his views on Wales.Host Matt Southcombe is also joined by WalesOnline rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell, who discuss an intriguing team selection ahead of the game against Ireland next Saturday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2019 • 59min
Your questions answered: Back-row, Wales' attack and could we beat the All Blacks?
Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas sit down to answer your questions in a special episode of the podcast. The Welsh back-row, the demise of drop goals and beating the All Blacks are all on the agenda - plus much, much more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2019 • 41min
Biggar hits back, scrum problems and top of the world
Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back at Wales' 13-6 victory over England in Cardiff. Dan Biggar's response to criticism, another concerning display in the scrum and Wales going top of the world rankings are all on the agenda - plus much, much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15, 2019 • 54min
The return of Cubby, Anscombe's injury and where's Halfpenny?
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to pick apart Wales' team selection to face England in Cardiff, weigh up where Gareth Anscombe's tournament ending injury leaves Warren Gatland and answer your questions as Wales look to get over last weekend's Twickenham defeat. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2019 • 52min
Humble pie, red cards and plenty of rust
WalesOnline rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Ben James discuss what they witnessed at Twickenham as a full strength Wales side lost to England 33-19.It was an uncharacteristic performance from Warren Gatland's men as they lost their unbeaten run and missed out on the chance to officially become World No.1.The boys were also joined by Mark Orders, who also gave his opinion before answering your questions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 9, 2019 • 48min
Wales team assessed, England experiment and fan questions
Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell react to the teams for the Rugby World Cup warm-up between England v Wales at Twickenham - with Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones having named very different 23-men matchday squads. Plus we answer your questions about Wales' first warm-up fixture.If you have a question you want answering on the Welsh Rugby Podcast, tweet us @WelshRugby For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5, 2019 • 43min
World Cup warm-ups, Taulupe Faletau and our plans for Japan
The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back with a brand new look and a brand new sound! Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to discuss the revamped podcast's exciting plans for the World Cup and the trip out to Japan, while WalesOnline rugby writer Mark Orders is on hand to discuss Wales' selection issues for their opening warm-up game against England.Get your questions in for Friday's episode through our Twitter @WalesRugby. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15, 2019 • 1h 3min
Richie Rees, combining coaching and punditry and some very big play-off matches
Ben James is joined by Premier Sports pundit Richie Rees and regulars Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the Champions Cup play-off between the Ospreys and Scarlets plus Rees' coaching and punditry career. Also on the agenda is the appointment of Dean Ryan by the Dragons, the latest Shaun Edwards development and the Principality Premiership relegation play-off between Pontypool and Llanelli. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 7, 2019 • 48min
Shaun Edwards, Dean Ryan and the confusing European play-off farce
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to discuss Shaun Edwards leaving Wales, the rumours linking Dean Ryan, Sam Davies and Aaron Cruden to the Dragons, the futures of Ross Moriarty and Alun Wyn Jones plus the confusion that is the Champions Cup play-off fully explained. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 1, 2019 • 47min
Wales' World Cup squad, Shaun Edwards and Rhys Carre
Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to discuss Wales' 42-man World Cup training squad, Shaun Edwards' future and all the reaction to Judgement Day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
