Italy v Wales preview: 10 changes, Captain Foxy and Matt's trip to Nice

'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

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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 Italy team reaction, Mike Phillips and George North: Host Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Matthew Southcombe to discuss Wales' team selection for their opening Six Nations clash with Italy. Former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips gives his verdict on the tournament and Wales' chances. For... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

30 min listen

The World Cup preview: Every pool assessed, key players and predictions: Host Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to preview the World Cup. Every pool is analysed, key players marked out and predictions made. Matthew Southcombe also gives us an update from Japan. For information regarding your data... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

56 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

England find form ahead of World Cup defence.: England find form ahead of World Cup defence. by Test Match Special

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Clean sweeps, the talismanic Alun Wyn Jones and the contrasting fortune of Ellis Jenkins: Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look back over Wales' 20-11 win over South Africa, pick apart the autumn campaign and choose their players, finds and moments of the autumn. For information regarding your data privacy,... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

40 min listen

Wales v Uruguay reaction, Japan v Scotland and a French quarter-final: Ben James and Andy Howell look back over Wales' final pool match against Uruguay, pick out who impressed and cast their eye over the upcoming quarter-final against France. Japan's victory over Scotland is also on the agenda. For information regarding... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

27 min listen

Warren Gatland's future, Gareth Anscombe's value and the regions' European struggles: Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to discuss the Welsh rugby headlines for another week. On the agenda this time are Warren Gatland's future after he finishes as Wales coach, Gareth Anscombe and whether he was right to speak... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

46 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

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

"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

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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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail Mary by How Good Is Rugby League

47 min listen

Wales v Australia reaction: Nerveless Patchell, Gareth Davies and James Hook's verdict: Ben James is joined by Wales and Ospreys star James Hook to look back on Wales' 29-25 victory over Australia in the World Cup. Simon Thomas and Andy Howell also offer their thoughts and analysis. For information regarding your data privacy, visit... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

42 min listen

Fourth place, missing defence and the end of the Gatland era: Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look over Wales' 40-17 defeat against New Zealand in Japan and reflect on the end of the Warren Gatland era. Wales' defensive issues and the World Cup final are also on the agenda. For... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

41 min listen

Road To The Ashes EP5: Jonny Bairstow & Jimmy Anderson Exclusives & Damien Fleming's Ashes Moments!: Simon O'Donnell and Steve Harmison build up to the start of this summer's Ashes series by Following On Cricket Podcast

52 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

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

Wales v New Zealand teams, haka fines and what the future holds: Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look at Warren Gatland's last ever Wales team as the Kiwi named his 23 for Friday's match with New Zealand. There's plenty else on the agenda, with the World Cup final, England's haka fine and... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

38 min listen

Following On - So what are everyone's plans for the weekend?: #ENGvSA, 1st Test, Day Three, Lord's by Following On Cricket Podcast

40 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

'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

'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

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