'It's the right policy but it's not been done in the right way'

Wales' autumn squad reaction - 'There's so many big stories in this selection': Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to dissect the announcement of the Wales squad for the upcoming autumn internationals, as well as look ahead to some more regional derbies this weekend. For information regarding your... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

41 min listen

'I would have no qualms with Rhys Patchell starting at full-back against Scotland': Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the Wales squad announcement ahead of the Six Nations, look back at round five of Europe and take a look at what each region needs to do to qualify this weekend. For... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

45 min listen

'Cardiff Blues should be Wales' equivalent of Leinster or Leicester Tigers': Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the regions' prospect ahead of the European double headers, as well as the latest news and updates on player and coaching recruitment for next season. For information... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

31 min listen

'Scarlets may have first refusal but you can honestly see George North going to the Dragons': Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss all the talking points from the Welsh Rugby Union's briefing with Marytn Phillips and Gareth Davies, as well as looking forward to the Boxing Day derbies. For information... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

36 min listen

Residency rules, PRO14 play-offs and the Gareth Anscombe saga: Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to look at the latest headlines in Welsh rugby - including whether Wales are "exploiting" the residency rules, the region's recruitment and PRO14 play-off hopes and the latest in the Gareth Anscombe... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

54 min listen

Why have the Scarlets gone backwards in Europe and is Bernard Jackman's time up at the Dragons?: Ben James and Andy Howell discuss the latest round of European rugby and how each of the four regions fared, as well as the new paybands to be introduced to Welsh rugby and the potential next Wales forwards coach. For information regarding your data... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

51 min listen

What Do We Do Now?: English cricket is at a crossroads - we try and provide some future signposts by The Analyst Inside Cricket

53 min listen

European rugby preview - 'Scarlets remain Wales' best hope on all fronts': Matt Southcombe is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the Welsh derbies last weekend.The team also look forward to the upcoming European rugby action whilst discussing all the other big news in Welsh rugby. For... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

50 min listen

Wales v England preview: 'Maybe last week's structured chaos is the best way to beat England at Twickenham': Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look ahead to Wales' trip to Twickenham to face England in the Six Nations this weekend, as well as the situation at the Arms Park with the Cardiff Blues. For information regarding... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

35 min listen

'This is the best Scotland team Wales have faced since they last lost to them': Our rugby writers Andy Howell, Simon Thomas and Matt Southcombe sat down to discuss this weekends clash at Murrayfield. There are also sound bites from Alun Wyn Jones and Rob Howley. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

29 min listen

Jonathan Davies, Stephen Jones and Josh Adams talk Six Nations: Host Ben James and Simon Thomas are joined by former Wales international Jonathan Davies to talk about the players he expects to shine in the Six Nations. We also hear from Wales attack coach Stephen Jones and winger Josh Adams. For information... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

31 min listen

"Even though we dominated the first-half, you never truly believed we would win that match": Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to pick the bones out of yet another Wales defeat to the All Blacks and look ahead to the final match of the autumn against South Africa. For information regarding your data privacy,... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

35 min listen

Episode 75 How will the English summer look in two years time?: Simon Hughes and Simon Mann are joined by former rugby international Rob Andrew, now chief executive of Sussex, to look at the future structure of the domestic game See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by The Analyst Inside Cricket

34 min listen

Unchanged Wales, more high tackle controversy and why the Wallabies are circling the wagons: Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe, Simon Thomas and Sydney Morning Herald Georgina Robinson to look at Wales and Australia's teams ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash. There's also more on the continued headlines being given to high tackles... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

52 min listen

Wales' summer success, the back-row conundrum and the regions' European pool draws: Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to look back on Wales summer tour of America, picking out the players who laid down a big maker a year out from the Rugby World Cup as well as react to the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool draws.... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

58 min listen

Episode 6 - a famous Australian suggests Joe Root's England will retain the Ashes: Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss Joe Root's elevation to the England captaincy, a renowned Australian batsman makes England favourites for the Ashes, and umpires get new powers in the redrafted Laws of Cricket See acast.com/privacy for privacy and... by The Analyst Inside Cricket

40 min listen

What's going wrong at the Ospreys, gritty Scarlets and Wales hopefuls: Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to go over the weekend's rugby action. The Ospreys' early-season crisis, the Scarlets' impressive form, the Dragons' promising signs and the Cardiff Blues' much-needed confidence boost are all on the... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

46 min listen

Episode 76 How the Duke can save Test cricket: Simon Hughes and Simon Mann unearth news from Australia where the locals approve of the English made Dukes ball and believe it will help preserve the game See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by The Analyst Inside Cricket

32 min listen

Italy v Wales preview: 10 changes, Captain Foxy and Matt's trip to Nice: Ben James and Andy Howell analyse the Wales team named to face Italy this weekend, including the 10 changes and Six Nations debuts for Thomas Young and Jonah Holmes, while Matthew Southcombe provides a view from Nice where Wales have spent the week... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

36 min listen

'Two wins and new faces was the bare minimum this autumn but lack of tries a worry': Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back on Wales final autumn international against South Africa and see where Warren Gatland's men stand after the campaign. For information regarding your data privacy, visit... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

35 min listen

Agonising decisions, Ospreys fallout and Lions schedules: Ben James and Matthew Southcombe look over the contract situations of Thomas Young and Owen Williams and the big decisions they have facing them, while Mark Orders goes over the latest at the Ospreys after a busy week. Also on the agenda are British... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

53 min listen

European quarter-final preview: 'Looking at those sides, you have to be confident the Scarlets can reach the semi-finals': Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to look ahead to the European quarter-finals, with the Scarlets and Cardiff Blues in action as we hear from Ken Owens and Nick Williams. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

24 min listen

Why can't the Cardiff Blues hold on and has rugby 'gone soft'?: Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to look at the big issues of Welsh rugby, including why the Cardiff Blues keep losing late on, the Ospreys' team selection and whether rugby really is going 'soft'. For information regarding your data... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

47 min listen

Where Wales stand after the Rugby World Cup warm-ups: Host 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... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

45 min listen

Following On - A Full 2024 County Championship Preview!: Neil Manthorp and Steve Harmison round up the week's biggest stories! by Following On Cricket Podcast

64 min listen

Episode 3 - Exclusive interviews with Ravi Ashwin & Ravi Shastri: Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss the record-breaking one day series between India and England, hear from Ravi Ashwin, the world's number one ranked bowler, what are the ingredients of his success. Also features Ravi Shastri talking about the rapid... by The Analyst Inside Cricket

36 min listen

Ireland v Wales preview: 'This game could be a war of attrition and Dan Biggar is the man for that': Ben James is joined by rugby writers Andy Howell and Matthew Southcombe to analyse the Wales team to face Ireland, as well as look ahead to the crunch Six Nations clash in Dublin and the latest on the Cardiff Blues and Ospreys coaching situation. For... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

41 min listen

England's unsung hero returns: Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess another day of seam bowling dominance at the Oval and an excellent return for England's Chris Woakes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by The Analyst Inside Cricket

25 min listen

Rob Howley bombshell: How it happened, what's going on next and what it all means: Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe in Japan for an emergency podcast as Rob Howley is sent home from the World Cup for an alleged betting breach. The whole timeline of the scandal is discussed, as well as what happens next and what it means for... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

19 min listen

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123 min listen

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'It's the right policy but it's not been done in the right way'

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