Sinopsis
Join the Wales Online team every week as they preview the big international games, plus action from the Guinness PRO14 with one eye on the rest of the sport around the world.With current and former players making an appearance too, it'll be the must listen podcast for the 15-man game.
Episodios
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The World Cup preview: Every pool assessed, key players and predictions
17/09/2019 Duración: 56minHost Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to preview the World Cup. Every pool is analysed, key players marked out and predictions made. Matthew Southcombe also gives us an update from Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Where Wales stand after the Rugby World Cup warm-ups
13/09/2019 Duración: 44minHost Ben James is joined by WalesOnline rugby writer Mark Orders and former Ospreys coach and TV pundit Sean Holley to analyse where Wales are after the four summer warm-up matches. There's plenty of in-depth analysis on Wales' attack, defence and set-piece from Sean, plus Mark runs through his predictions for the tournament in Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Sam Warburton special: World Cup memories, Lions revelations and more
10/09/2019 Duración: 01h24minSam Warburton joins podcast regulars Ben James and Simon Thomas for a very special episode of the Welsh Rugby Podcast. On the agenda in this bumper 80-minute special is his new book Open Side, his memories of the 2011 and 2015 World Cups, his experiences with the British and Irish Lions and his greatest Welsh XV that he played with. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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James Hook special: Hooky’s World Cup memories
06/09/2019 Duración: 01h16sHost Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys star James Hook to look back on his World Cup experiences, from the disastrous defeat to Fiji in 2007, the semi-final heartbreak in 2011 and his late injury call-up in 2015.He also answers your questions and gives his verdict on the current crop. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams, Hadleigh Parkes and more: World Cup squad special
03/09/2019 Duración: 35minBen James is joined by a host of Wales rugby stars for a special podcast following the World Cup squad announcement. Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams, Hadleigh Parkes, Justin Tipuric, Aaron Shingler, Nicky Smith, Aled Davies and Jake Ball all feature to talk Japan, room-mates and World Cup dreams. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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The Rob Evans bombshell, carrying Cory and the World Cup squad verdict
01/09/2019 Duración: 34minHost Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to react to the Wales 31-man squad named by Warren Gatland for the World Cup. The absence of Rob Evans and Samson Lee, Cory Hill's fitness and all the other tough decisions are all covered - plus who should play in Dublin next week and this squad's chances of lifting the World Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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World Cup squad prediction: The 31 we think will go to Japan
31/08/2019 Duración: 30minHost Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to do exactly what Warren Gatland and his coaches will do on their Saturday night: pick the 31-man squad to go to the World Cup in Japan.Make sure you subscribe to the Welsh Rugby Podcast to get notifications when the latest episode drops! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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World Cup shootouts, 14 changes and where is Cory Hill?
29/08/2019 Duración: 45minHost Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look over the Wales team Warren Gatland has named to face Ireland in Cardiff. The boys pick apart the 14 changes, debate which tight calls will be made by Gatland when he names his 31-man squad on Sunday - plus they answer your questions.Make sure you subscribe to the Welsh Rugby Podcast to get notifications when the latest episode drops! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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What's wrong with Ireland, Captain Navidi and last chance saloon
27/08/2019 Duración: 55minHost Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to look ahead to Wales' third warm-up against Ireland. Irish Mirror journalist Michael Scully also joins us to talk about Ireland's sobering 57-15 defeat to England at Twickenham, while WalesOnline Mark Orders assesses which of the fringe players set to play this weekend could still force their way into Warren Gatland's 31-man squad for Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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A view from Australia and a Wales selection meeting
23/08/2019 Duración: 52minSydney 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
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Your questions answered: Back-row, Wales' attack and could we beat the All Blacks?
20/08/2019 Duración: 58minBen 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
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Biggar hits back, scrum problems and top of the world
17/08/2019 Duración: 40minBen 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
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The return of Cubby, Anscombe's injury and where's Halfpenny?
15/08/2019 Duración: 53minBen 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
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Humble pie, red cards and plenty of rust
12/08/2019 Duración: 51minWalesOnline 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
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Wales team assessed, England experiment and fan questions
09/08/2019 Duración: 47minBen 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
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World Cup warm-ups, Taulupe Faletau and our plans for Japan
05/08/2019 Duración: 43minThe 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
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Richie Rees, combining coaching and punditry and some very big play-off matches
15/05/2019 Duración: 01h03minBen 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
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Shaun Edwards, Dean Ryan and the confusing European play-off farce
07/05/2019 Duración: 48minBen 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
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Wales' World Cup squad, Shaun Edwards and Rhys Carre
01/05/2019 Duración: 47minBen 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
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Judgement Day special: Dillon Lewis, Elliot Dee and the European showdown
24/04/2019 Duración: 50minA Judgement Day special of the podcast with Wales internationals Dillon Lewis and Elliot Dee special guests ahead of the end-of-season derbies in Cardiff. Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell also sit down to preview the weekend's double-header in the Principality Stadium and predict who will come out on top. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy