Grand Slam special: Deadly Anscombe, awesome Alun Wyn and why Gatland is like David Bowie

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

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

Biggar hits back, scrum problems and top of the world: Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back at Wales' 13-6 victory over England in Cardiff. Dan Biggar's response to criticism, another concerning display in the scrum and Wales going top of the world rankings are all on the... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

41 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

Welcome back Sanjay, the miraculous recovery of Dan Biggar and Gav: Ben James, Simon Thomas and Matthew Southcombe sit down to look over the teams named for Wales' trip to Twickenham to face England this Saturday. The returns of Liam Williams and Josh Navidi are discussed, as is Dan Biggar's miraculous recovery. And... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

48 min listen

Semi-final heartbreak, missed opportunities and Warren Gatland: Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to pick apart Wales' agonising 19-16 defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. We also hear the post-match thoughts of Wales coach Warren Gatland and captain Alun Wyn Jones. For... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

40 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

'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

The return of Cubby, Anscombe's injury and where's Halfpenny?: Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to pick apart Wales' team selection to face England in Cardiff, weigh up where Gareth Anscombe's tournament ending injury leaves Warren Gatland and answer your questions as Wales look to get... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

54 min listen

Wales v France reaction: Title hopes over: WalesOnline rugby wrtiers Ben James, Andy Howell and Simon Thomas sift through the wreckage of Wales' 23-27 defeat to France on Saturday. All the big talking points are discussed from the Paul Willemse slap down to the pivotal scrum right at the end... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

31 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

Wales v Georgia reaction: Bonus point start, Howley backlash and Cory Hill bombshell: Host Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back over Wales' 43-14 win over Georgia in their opening Rugby World Cup match. Cory Hill's injury latest is also discussed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

37 min listen

Wales v Italy reaction: New era, Adams on fire and a selection battle: Ben James and Simon Thomas pick apart the bones from Wales' Six Nations opening victory over Italy. Wayne Pivac's men got the tournament off to the perfect start with a 42-0 bonus point win and that is on the agenda as well as Josh Adams' form, the... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

23 min listen

Scotland 11-18 Wales: Grand Slams, great defence and the final verdict on an chaotic week in Welsh rugby: Ben James and Andy Howell discuss Wales' 18-11 win over Scotland in Murrayfield that sets up a Grand Slam decider against Ireland as well as all the events from a chaotic week in Welsh rugby that saw Project Reset take a dramatic turn For information... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

37 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 v Fiji reaction: Quarter-final spot, Super Typhoon and injury worries: Ben James is joined by RugbyPass writer Owain Jones, as well as podcast regulars Simon Thomas and Andy Howell, to look back on Wales' 29-17 win over Fiji that secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. With yellow cards, disallowed tries,... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

42 min listen

The Ashes: Day Three at Edgbaston: On a 3rd day at Edgbaston where Australia eked out a little lead, Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad showed their all round class and Steve Smith bats on Jon Norman pretends he's down with the kids and Jarrod Kimber blames the England management for Mo... by Following On Cricket Podcast

20 min listen

World Cup shootouts, 14 changes and where is Cory Hill?: Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look over the Wales team Warren Gatland has named to face Ireland in Cardiff. The boys pick apart the 14 changes, debate which tight calls will be made by Gatland when he names his... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

45 min listen

'It's turning into a classic autumn for Wales - heroic defeats and uninspiring wins': Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss Wales' uninspiring 13-6 win over Georgia, the controversial late scrum drama and look ahead to the All Blacks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

35 min listen

Wales team assessed, England experiment and fan questions: Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell react to the teams for the Rugby World Cup warm-up between England v Wales at Twickenham - with Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones having named very different 23-men matchday squads. Plus we answer your... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

48 min listen

The Rob Evans bombshell, carrying Cory and the World Cup squad verdict: Host Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to react to the Wales 31-man squad named by Warren Gatland for the World Cup. The absence of Rob Evans and Samson Lee, Cory Hill's fitness and all the other tough decisions are all... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

35 min listen

Following On - World T20 Special 'No boundary countback needed this time': England are out of the T20 World Cup. New Zealand winning a closely fought epic by 5 wickets. Steve Harmison and Jon Norman dissect the best of the bits. by Following On Cricket Podcast

29 min listen

Unconvincing England, Women's ODI's, and Amelia Kerr, Kiwi tyro: Darren Gough and Jon Norman look at the action at the Oval and in Cardiff as an unconvincing England team go 2-0 up against Australia. They also look ahead to the remaining ODIs between England and the Aussies. Special guests include England cricketer ... by Following On Cricket Podcast

48 min listen

The inquest into Wales' dismal defeat to Australia: Wales were well beaten by an Australia side who were on a different planet at the Principality Stadium yesterday.Rugby writers Andy Howell and Simon Thomas take a look at where it all went wrong. For information regarding your data privacy, visit... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

23 min listen

Following On - Ashes The Inquest: Does anybody know any good jokes? by Following On Cricket Podcast

31 min listen

Heart and Hand Podcast - Capital Crimes: David, Hoggy and Andy are here to discuss a huge win for the Gers at Kilmarnock. Theyalso discuss the shocking behaviour of Jones and Edmondson and pay tribute to the late Marius Zaliukas. by Heart and Hand - The Rangers Podcast

48 min listen

Matt Williams & Shane Jennings review Round 1 of the Six Nations.: France fabulous in Rome. Twickenham triumph for Scotland. Cardiff blues for Ireland. It was a thrilling opening weekend of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations. Shane Jennings and Matt Williams join Joe Molloy to dissect Ireland's brave defeat to Wales, ... by VMTV Rugby Pod

27 min listen

Shaun Edwards, Dean Ryan and the confusing European play-off farce: Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to discuss Shaun Edwards leaving Wales, the rumours linking Dean Ryan, Sam Davies and Aaron Cruden to the Dragons, the futures of Ross Moriarty and Alun Wyn Jones plus the confusion that is the... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

48 min listen

Johnny McNicholl, Warren Gatland's farewell and Wales' new style: Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look over the Wales team picked by Wayne Pivac to face the Barbarians this weekend. Johnny McNicholl, Jarrod Evans, Warren Gatland's farewell and the Ospreys are all on the agenda. For... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

45 min listen

'Josh Adams is surely the form Welsh winger ahead of the Six Nations - he has been spectacular': Ben James is joined by rugby writer Simon Thomas to preview to the final round of Welsh derbies, as well as take a look at the injury crisis facing Wales coach Warren Gatland ahead of the Six Nations. For information regarding your data privacy,... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

28 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Grand Slam special: Deadly Anscombe, awesome Alun Wyn and why Gatland is like David Bowie

Grand Slam special: Deadly Anscombe, awesome Alun Wyn and why Gatland is like David Bowie

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from The Welsh Rugby Podcast

Related podcast episodes