The Welsh Rugby Podcast

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Apr 28, 2020 • 32min

My Favourite Game: Shane, Sydney and scaring the All Blacks

Ben James is joined by rugby writer Mark Orders in the latest episode in the series of our writers regaling tales of their favourite matches. This time, it's the classic encounter between Wales and New Zealand at the 2003 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 24, 2020 • 1h 33min

The Welsh Rugby Draft: Picking the best matchday squads from every player in Wales

Ben James, Matthew Southcombe, Mark Orders and special guest Owain Jones embrace the spirit of the NFL draft for their own Welsh Rugby Draft. With every player from the four regions available for selection, they have to pick a matchday squad in the traditional draft system - taking it in turns to choose a player from the board. Which team do you think is best?Apologies for some sound issues - there was a problem with a microphones midway through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 21, 2020 • 35min

My Favourite Game: Verbal grenades, French implosions and a flying elbow

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to discuss the first of his favourite matches. For this episode, Matt has chosen the 2019 World Cup quarter-final between Wales and France - a game that didn't exactly lack in drama, even if it was at times devoid of Welsh quality.Also, apologies for any drop in sound quality. This was recorded over Zoom due to the current circumstances. We hope you understand.We've also moved podcast provider recently and you can listen to our podcast first by downloading the Global Player on iOS or Google Stores. More details here:https://twitter.com/GlobalPlayerhttps://www.globalplayer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 17, 2020 • 1h 1min

The Isolation Rugby Care Package: Squidge Rugby

Ben James is joined by YouTube sensation Squidge Rugby for the first episode in a new series that provides you with the ultimate rugby playlist on YouTube. With everyone confined to their houses at the moment, what better way to spend time than listening to Squidge talk about his essential rugby viewing - from Wales' 2015 World Cup win over England to a monkey puppet being kicked about by Rhys Patchell.You can find all the clips to watch on our Twitter: @WelshRugbyPodWe've also moved podcast provider recently and you can listen to our podcast first by downloading the Global Player on iOS or Google Stores. More details here:https://twitter.com/GlobalPlayerhttps://www.globalplayer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 9, 2020 • 30min

My favourite game: Builders, broken thumbs and beating the Boks

In a new series where our rugby writers talk us through their favourite matches, Simon Thomas speaks about Wales' famous victory over South Africa in 1999 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 27, 2020 • 32min

Five games that changed my life: Lee Byrne

Lee Byrne joins Ben James to discuss the five matches that defined his rugby career, including that unforgettable victory over England in 2008 and the Ospreys' first league title in 2010. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 19, 2020 • 25min

What coronavirus will mean for Welsh rugby

Ben James and Matthew Southcombe go over what the current coronavirus crisis means for Welsh rugby and how it will affect the clubs, regions and national team. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 13min

Nigel Owens and James Hook live: A special night at Cilfynydd RFC

A special live episode of the Welsh Rugby Podcasts as we headed up to Cilfynydd RFC to record a bumper episode with Nigel Owens and James Hook to raise money for the WRU's flood relief fund.These are the best bits from that night. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 12, 2020 • 25min

Wales v Scotland teams, coronavirus and no more PRO14

Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to look over the Wales team to face Scotland, assess what their chances are this weekend and weigh up whether the match should even be going ahead amid the growing coronavirus crisis. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 11, 2020 • 26min

Analysing Wales: Attacking progress and why the defence is struggling

Ben James is joined by Sean Holley to take stock of Wales' performances in the Six Nations so far and analyse their game - including why the defence isn't functioning properly at the moment and how there are signs of progress in attack. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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