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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Nov 19, 2020 • 40min
The team to face Georgia, new faces and a 'watershed Wayne Pivac selection'
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2020 • 22min
Dublin defeat, set-piece woes and the need to change the No. 10?
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 11, 2020 • 25min
Ireland v Wales teams, Callum Sheedy debut and a chance for redemption
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 2, 2020 • 50min
Another defeat, Pivac under pressure and where do Wales go next?
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 29, 2020 • 42min
Wales v Scotland teams, Shane Lewis-Hughes and what's next for George North
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2020 • 36min
A French defeat, defensive issues and not many positives
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 22, 2020 • 32min
The team to face France, Alun Wyn's record and a Louis Rees-Zammit debut
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2020 • 36min
Behind the new Welsh kit: How the Welsh rugby jersey is designed
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 6, 2020 • 39min
Wales' autumn squad, new faces and the 60-second phone call that answered a big question
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2020 • 56min
Wales' best PRO14 hope, Pivac' autumn squad and the surprise faces you might see
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
