The Welsh Rugby Podcast

Ben James is joined by former New Zealand, Auckland Blues and Cardiff Blues no. 8 Xavier Rush to talk about his new business, his time in Wales, his thoughts on rugby and a few tales from his playing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick for a special podcast, looking at the return of Super Rugby in New Zealand, the introduction of a global season and his thoughts on Wales and Wayne Pivac.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review - it really helps other people find the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss what the future holds for Welsh rugby after the coronavirus pandemic.With the WRPA making a strongly-worded statement and suggestions finances will be hit heavily, our writers join forces remotely to look at what could happen.Again, apologies for any sound issues from recording remotely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Southcombe is joined by Ben James to discuss another of our writers' favourite matches from the past.This time, it's Ben's turn to reminisce and the 2017 Second Test between New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions is on the agenda. From Sonny Bill Williams' red card to Taulupe Faletau's world class try, there's plenty to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys legend James Hook to relive the five matches that changed his life. There's matches for Neath, Ospreys and Wales in there - plus some very special games against England! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ben James is joined by Rugby World writer Alan Dymock to discuss the pieces of rugby content he's chosen for his isolation rugby care package. From players clapping their own tries from the stands, cross-code battles that could only happen in the 90s and Jonah Lomu saving the life of a fish in silver Adidas trainers, this podcast has it all.You can view all of Alan's videos in this YouTube playlist; https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBuJ7DytIlw6NYgFD0nXDUuGzM94HGirW The only vidoe missing is the Felipe Contempomi clip which can be found here:https://twitter.com/DamianDerrick/status/1052230109413945346 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Wales dual code legend Jonathan Davies to relive five matches that changed his life. His Wales debut against England, the moment he broke through for Neath and that try against Australia for Great Britain at Wembley all feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to relive another classic game. This time it's Wales v Western Samoa in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. Despite being a league match, a number of union stars featured in a classic match at the Vetch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bonus episode as Matt Southcombe sits down for a coffee with Wales stars Dillon Lewis and Cory Hill to talk lockdown, their friendship and their first days in professional rugby.They also discussed a challenge that they're undertaking, riding 220 miles - the length of Wales - on a static bike.The challenge is in aid of Welsh cancer charity Tenovus, you can donate to their cause using the following link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cory-hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Premier Sports presenter Ross Harries to discuss his video selections for his isolation rugby care package and it's a cracker. It features forwards kicking drop goals, one of the great Llanelli victories, a passionate rugby fan and a lot of Radnorshire references!Forwards taking drop goalshttps://youtube.com/watch?v=WpI8qM6K8SoLlanelli v Australia '92https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gg3LLrvue_4Lydiate the Chopper (Radnor reference for you)https://youtube.com/watch?v=3i2G1akkz-EStuart Broad Ultimate Lions fanhttps://sportindustry.biz/tv/robert-walters-recruits-ultimate-lions-fan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices