Semi-final heartbreak, missed opportunities and Warren Gatland

'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

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

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

"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

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

Grand Slam special: Deadly Anscombe, awesome Alun Wyn and why Gatland is like David Bowie: Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look back on Wales' Grand Slam after their 25-7 win over Ireland, with Alun Wyn Jones, Gareth Anscombe and comparisons between Warren Gatland and David Bowie on the agenda. For information... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

34 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

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

England defeat, a blatant red card and genital grabbing: Ben James is joined by Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to pick the bones from Wales' 33-30 defeat to England at Twickenham. Red cards, angry coaches and Joe Marler's antics are all on the menu. Follow us on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

23 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

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

Advance Australia Fair: Australia's women are world champions again but England (men) win the weekend bragging rights in both cricket and rugby by The Analyst Inside Cricket

38 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

'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

'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

World Cup semi-finals, red cards and plenty of nerves: Ben James and Simon Thomas sit down to catch their breath and take stock as Wales secured their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a dramatic win over France in Oita. There's plenty to talk about as we reflect on a second quarter-final win... by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

31 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

Episode 300a: England triumph in Galle and Andrew Strauss talks captaincy, World Cup and Warne: Simon Hughes and Simon Mann reflect on England's victory in Galle and an in-depth interview with Sir Andrew Strauss on the Ashes, captaincy and the World Cup See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by The Analyst Inside Cricket

48 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

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

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

England demolish Iran 6-2 in the World Cup as Bellingham shines by Football Social Daily

33 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

Following On - World T20 Special 'Jos Buttler you cannot do that!': England suffer a big blow as they went four from four thanks to a stunning century from Jos Buttler. But how will they do without Tymal Mills? Steve Harmison and Jon Norman reflect on all the action from England's 26 run win over Sri Lanka. by Following On Cricket Podcast

24 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

Dan Biggar's retirement, a Fijian warning and Aussie scrums: Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Dan Biggar's announcement that he'll retire from Wales duty after the World Cup, as well as how Wales' pool rivals Fiji and Australia fared by The Welsh Rugby Podcast

39 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

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

England marmalise Australia by The Analyst Inside Cricket

35 min listen

England v New Zealand: Jon Norman and Steve Harmison celebrate after England make it to the semi finals of the Cricket World Cup in emphatic fashion. Hear from player of the match Jonny Bairstow, captain Eoin Morgan and defeated skipper Kane Williamson. by Following On Cricket Podcast

26 min listen

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