The Welsh Rugby Podcast From Walesonline

Ben James is joined by special guest Adam Hughes, who is the youngest player to join the legal action against World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU over alleged negligence. Hughes has been diagnosed with brain injuries and post-concussion symptoms at the age of just 30.

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' win over Italy and reflect on a mixed autumn campaign.

Ben James and Simon Thomas discuss the Wales team to face Italy, including George North being back in midfield. Plus we hear from Wayne Pivac.

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' defeat to England. Were there signs of improvement in defeat or were expectations just very low?

Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to react to the Wales v England team announcements, as well as answer listener questions.

Matthew Southcombe is joined by new Wales womens coach Warren Abrahams to talk about his new role, getting the best out of Wales' players and racism in rugby.

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to discuss Wales' 18-0 win over Georgia. The performance of the new faces is on the agenda as well as who should face England next week.If you've enjoyed the podcast, make sure you subscribe to never miss out. Why not drop us a review while you're there.

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to talk about the Wales team to face Georgia. The new debutants, the pressure on Pivac and a 'watershed selection' are all discussed.

Matt Southcombe and Ben James pick over the bones following Wales' 32-9 defeat to Ireland in Dublin - their sixth in a row. The set-piece problems, tactical issues and selection concerns are all laid bare.

Matt Southcombe and Mark Orders went live on our Facebook and YouTube channels to discuss Wales' team to face Ireland. You can listen to the conversation here, including a debut for Callum Sheedy.

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about another Welsh defeat - this time to Scotland in the Six Nations. Wales' breakdown problems, pressure on Wayne Pivac and what they need to do next are all on the agenda.

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to react to the Wales team to face Scotland, answer listener questions and assess what's next for George North after his exclusion from the matchday squad.

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to look back over Wales' defeat to France in their opening autumn match. Defensive issues, gameplan worries and all manner of concerns are discussed on this episode.

Matthew Southcombe, Simon Thomas and Mark Orders sit down to discuss the Wales team to face France, the potential debut of Louis Rees-Zammit and Alun Wyn Jones equalling the world record for Test appearances.

Ben James is joined by Macron’s Sr Sports Marketing Manager Ross Cook ahead of their first Wales jersey to learn out the design process and how the new kit came to be.Apologies for the sound quality - the interview was recorded on a zoom call and we did our best to edit the amount of echo on Ross' line.

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about Wales' autumn squad selection, including the call-ups of uncapped players such as Ioan Lloyd, Callum Sheedy, Johnny Williams and Sam Parry.We also hear from Wales coach Wayne Pivac about his selection.

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look ahead to the PRO14 season, discuss which region has the best chance of doing well and taking a glimpse at what Wayne Pivac might do with his Wales squad for the autumn. There's also the matter of which Welsh youngsters are ready to break through and Rob Howley's new job.

Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Matthew Southcombe to talk about the Dragons and Scarlets' defeats in Europe on the weekend, as well as why the PRO14 teams struggled and the return of Willis Halaholo.If you enjoy the podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review.

Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to talk about the latest TV broadcast deal with Amazon Prime and the Dragons and Scarlets' Challenge Cup quarter-finals this weekend.

Ben James is joined by James Hook to talk about his work coaching at the Ospreys, the recent Owen Farrell controversy and to pick his Wales team for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.