Why can't the Cardiff Blues hold on and has rugby 'gone soft'?

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

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

Ireland v Wales reaction: An exposed defence but all is not lost: Rugby writers Matt Southcombe and Andy Howell are joined by Ben James from Dublin to react to Wales defeat to Ireland. The panel discuss the game's controversial moments, the set piece, Wales' exposed defence and the positives in defeat. For... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

31 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

We try to understand Rob Howley's rationale for sticking to his guns: Rob Howley caused outrage among Welsh rugby fans by once again sticking to his tried and trusted for Friday night's match against Ireland. We analyse the selection dilemmas and try and understand why he's made the choices he has. For information... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

36 min listen

Gatland, AWJ and the boys on Wales' win over Scotland: WalesOnline Rugby writers Ben James, Andy Howell and Matt Southcombe give their verdict on Wales' win over Scotland. We also hear from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and captain Alun Wyn Jones. For information regarding your data privacy, visit... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

46 min listen

European semi-finals preview: 'The winner of the Champions Cup will come from the Leinster-Scarlets match': Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to look ahead to a massive weekend of Welsh rugby, as they preview the Scarlets' Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster in Dublin and the Cardiff Blues' Challenge Cup semi-final against Pau at the... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

38 min listen

'Losing the captaincy could liberate Warburton... just look at Robshaw': Our experts give their verdict on Wales' Six Nations squad after Rob Howley revealed that Alun Wyn Jones will take over as captain from Sam Warburton. We also discuss what the regions have been up to in Europe recently. For information regarding your... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

50 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

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

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... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

25 min listen

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54 min listen

Up close and personal with Welsh rugby's biggest joker and the coach everyone's talking about: In a special podcast, Scarlets backs coach Stephen Jones - the hottest property in Welsh coaching right now - explains his philosophy. We're also joined by Ospreys and Wales star Bradley Davies who talks about his reputation as Welsh rugby's joker and... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

22 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

Ep.62 - No Mortgage on Connection with John Eales: Ep.62 - No Mortgage on Connection with John Eales by The Roar Rugby Podcast

58 min listen

RETURN TO AUSTRALIA & THE GUINESS SIX NATIONS by EDDIE

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The Rugby Paper Podcast: S3 E4 - Australia’s World Cup prospects and Owen Farrell’s red card with David Campese: The Rugby World Cup 2023 draws ever closer and following another weekend of preparation fixtures, things are hotting up. Eddie Jones named man-mountain Will Skelton Australia's captain for the tournament, omitting Wallabies greats Michael Hooper and ... by The Rugby Paper Podcast

133 min listen

What the All Blacks should expect of the USA and the Kiwi take on the Wallabies squad by Aotearoa Rugby Pod

65 min listen

'It's the right policy but it's not been done in the right way': Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss the new Welsh Rugby Union selection policy and what it means for Rhys Webb as well as looking ahead to the region's European fixtures this weekend. For information regarding... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

37 min listen

Gareth Anscombe, Shaun Edwards and which region is going to qualify for Europe: On this week's podcast, Ben James, Andy Howell and Simon Thomas talk about the Gareth Anscombe saga being put to bed by the fly-half swapping the Cardiff Blues for the Ospreys, Shaun Edwards staying with Wales, the next Dragons coach and which region... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

44 min listen

Ellis Jenkins special: Up close and personal with the talk of Welsh rugby: In a special podcast, Cardiff Blues and Wales star Ellis Jenkins joins our regulars to discuss European success, his Wales chances, the ins and outs of the Blues dressing room and much, much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

49 min listen

Ep.45 - Welsh-Wallabies parallels with Owain Jones: Ep.45 - Welsh-Wallabies parallels with Owain Jones by The Roar Rugby Podcast

55 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

Ireland v Wales, John Devereux and his rugby career: Host Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and former Wales international John Devereux to talk Ireland v Wales, the Six Nations and memories from Devereux's memories from both codes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

32 min listen

Ellis Jenkins Live podcast: A night at the Arms Park with the Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker: Ben James, Simon Thomas, Andy Howell and Jon Doel are joined by Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins for a very special live edition of the podcast at the Cardiff Arms Park. In front of a live audience, they look ahead to Wales v South... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

68 min listen

Brett McKay: Australian Rugby Commentator on the appointment of Joe Schmidt as Wallabies Coach by Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

14 min listen

Wales v South Africa preview: George North in the centre, 'bitter and twisted' critics and why the Springboks aren't what they used to be: Ben James is joined by Andy Howell to discuss the Wales team named to face South Africa, disect Warren Gatland's quotes and preview this weekend's Washington clash against the Springboks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

34 min listen

Debating the Karius decision, comparing Grujic and why Hull is as important as Chelsea: Andy Kelly is joined by James Pearce and Ian Doyle as they react to Loris Karius becoming Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper, look back at a stroll at Derby and ponder why Saturday's game against Hull is typically one in which the Reds have... by Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

30 min listen

Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams, Hadleigh Parkes and more: World Cup squad special: Ben James is joined by a host of Wales rugby stars for a special podcast following the World Cup squad announcement. Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams, Hadleigh Parkes, Justin Tipuric, Aaron Shingler, Nicky Smith, Aled Davies and Jake Ball all feature to... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

35 min listen

Series 2 - Episode 5: Gloucester beat Wasps with a bonus point; Jim goes for an Interview; England beat Wales - Quins preview and Squad of Thousands by Cherry Jam - A Gloucester Rugby Supporter Podcast

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Why can't the Cardiff Blues hold on and has rugby 'gone soft'?

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