The Welsh Rugby Podcast
Episodes
Up close and personal with Welsh rugby's biggest joker and the coach everyone's talking about
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a special podcast, Scarlets backs coach Stephen Jones - the hottest property in Welsh coaching right now - explains his philosophy. We're also join...
European quarter-final preview: 'Looking at those sides, you have to be confident the Scarlets can reach the semi-finals'
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Wales 14-13 France: 'There is depth at fly-half now, but we don't know if there's strength in that depth yet'
17 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Matthew Southcombe to look back upon Wales' 14-13 win over France, as well as discuss their Six ...
Wales 38-14 Italy: 'It would be no surprise if Justin Tipuric started against France at openside'
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss Wales' Six Nations win over Italy and look ahead to next week's clash wit...
‘The score flattered Wales... expect 5 or 6 changes for Italy’
25 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Southcombe and Rob Lloyd sat down in Dublin Airport to discuss Wales’ 37-27 defeat to Ireland. For information regarding your data privacy, vi...
Ireland v Wales preview: 'This game could be a war of attrition and Dan Biggar is the man for that'
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
England 12-6 Wales: 'They're going down this new attacking path... and they're sticking to it'
10 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our pundits look back on Wales' 12-6 defeat to England from the press room at Twickenham. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.co...
Wales v England preview: 'Maybe last week's structured chaos is the best way to beat England at Twickenham'
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Wales 34-7 Scotland: 'That was like a throwback to the 70s - it was 15 man rugby at times'
03 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss Wales' stunning 34-7 win over Scotland in their Six Nations opener. For ...
Wales v Scotland preview: 'The good thing for Rhys Patchell is he's playing in an all-Scarlets backline'
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Simon Thomas to pick apart Warren Gatland's team selection and preview Wales' opening Six Nations clash with Scotl...
Six Nations launch special: Warren Gatland, Eddie Jones, Gregor Townsend and more
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Southcombe is joined by rugby writer Simon Thomas at the launch of the 2018 Six Nations to preview the competition, with snippets from Warren ...
'I would have no qualms with Rhys Patchell starting at full-back against Scotland'
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
'It's a massive weekend for so many players - there are about six or seven Wales spots up for grabs'
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben James is joined by rugby writers to look back at the final round of festive derbies, previews the crunch European matches this weekend and discuss...
'Josh Adams is surely the form Welsh winger ahead of the Six Nations - he has been spectacular'
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wa...
A review of the festive Welsh derbies
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Southcombe is joined by Andy Howell to discuss the big news in Welsh rugby this week.They also review the Christmas derbies and look ahead to New...
'Scarlets may have first refusal but you can honestly see George North going to the Dragons'
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
'Wales need Moriarty to get fit or they have a huge problem at No.8'
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
All your rugby news from our rugby correspondents from Wales Online For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more a...
'Cardiff Blues should be Wales' equivalent of Leinster or Leicester Tigers'
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
'Two wins and new faces was the bare minimum this autumn but lack of tries a worry'
02 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
"Even though we dominated the first-half, you never truly believed we would win that match"
25 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
'It's turning into a classic autumn for Wales - heroic defeats and uninspiring wins'
18 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 dr...
A Welsh rugby debate special with Shane Williams, Lee Byrne and a live audience
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Here's what happened at our latest live Welsh rugby debate with Shane Williams and Lee Byrne. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acas...
'There are things to be positive about but many old problems remain'
11 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Southcombe is joined by rugby writers Andy Howell and Simon Thomas to pick the bones out of Wales' 29-21 defeat to Australia. For information re...
'Wales can't just throw it about because they will get smashed but progress is needed'
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to look ahead to Wales' autumn series opener against Australia. For information reg...
'Maybe Warren Gatland has stayed on too long, but will we miss him when he's gone?'
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ben James is joined by rugby writer Andy Howell to dissect Warren Gatland's comments on coaching Wales as well as look ahead to the regions' Guinness ...
Wales' autumn squad reaction - 'There's so many big stories in this selection'
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to dissect the announcement of the Wales squad for the upcoming autumn international...
Lee Byrne Special - 'The turbulent end of my Wales career and why I turned down a recall'
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Lee Byrne joins the WalesOnline rugby experts to discuss his new book 'The Byrne Identity' - talking about the end of his Wales career, ...
'It's the right policy but it's not been done in the right way'
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 Web...
European rugby preview - 'Scarlets remain Wales' best hope on all fronts'
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 up...
'It's too late for Gatland's Law to bite - the horse has already bolted'
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ben James is joined by rugby writers Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss Rhys Webb's departure from Welsh rugby as well as look ahead to th...
'Cardiff Blues will only attract a certain calibre of coach to replace Wilson'
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss the Cardiff Blues' big announcement plus all the latest news from the other regi...
Sean O'Brien special - 'Gatland and Howley will be hurt'
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby experts sit down to discuss Lions back-rower Sean O'Brien's comments about Warren Gatland and Rob Howley. For information regarding your da...
'If you tune up an F1 car too much, it breaks down'
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby writers Andy Howell and Simon Thomas discuss the big news in Welsh rugby, including Sam Warburton's latest injury. For information regarding yo...
Danny Wilson, Bernard Jackman, Dan Lydiate, Ken Owens and Martin Anayi
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
WalesOnline's Matt Southcombe was at the Guinness PRO14 launch in Dublin earlier this week.He caught up with representatives of every region and leagu...
'Super Rugby's cull should serve as a stark warning to Pro14 chiefs'
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby writers Rob Lloyd, Mark Orders, Delme Parfitt and Andy Howell take a look at home the regions are shaping up after kicking of pre-season and dis...
An analysis of the expanded Guinness Pro14 and how it will work
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell discussed the big news this week that the Guinness Pro12 will expand to 14 teams.We also chat about the sum...
'The key now is to ensure these youngsters aren't simply discarded'
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
WalesOnline's Andy Howell and Delme Parfitt look back at Wales' summer tour as the young squad pulled off two victories. We also discuss the Dragons t...
'The Lions had enough ball to win but lacked the X factor to do so'
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
WalesOnline's rugby experts Andy Howell and Mark Orders assess the Lions' defeat ti the Blues and what it means going forward. For information regard...
A Lions special with legends Adam Jones and Graham Price
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with these Lions and Wales legends for a live rugby debate and here's what happened. For information regarding your data privacy, visit a...
An analysis of Wales' summer squad and the latest regional takeover news
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Southcombe sits down with rugby expert Simon Thomas to analyse Wales' summer tour squad, discuss the latest regional takeover news and briefly lo...
British and Irish Lions Special - Squad announcement
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Southcombe is joined by The Mirror's Alex Spink, WalesOnline's Simon Thomas, the Irish Mirror's Michael Scully and the Daily Record's Gordon Park...
Special guest Nigel Owens joins us as we look ahead to Judgement Day
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The WalesOnline rugby experts were joined by the world's best referee Nigel Owens ahead of the Welshman's 150th Guinness Pro12 appearance this week.We...
An inquest into where it all went wrong for the Welsh teams in Europe
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby experts take a look at where it all went wrong in Europe last weekend.Were the Ospreys robbed by poor decisions and how did the Cardiff Blue...
'Warburton will almost certainly be Lions captain but I can't see Hibbard being involved'
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby experts sat down to discuss this week's big Welsh rugby news.We look ahead to this weekend's big European action, discuss the Lions captainc...
'Rugby deserved better than what we witnessed in Paris'
19 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Southcombe and Mark Orders discuss the astonishing events that unfolded in front of their eyes at the Stade de France on Saturday. For informati...
'It was a titanic Test match and Wales delivered in the key moments'
11 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby experts discuss Wales' engrossing victory over Ireland. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more abo...
We try to understand Rob Howley's rationale for sticking to his guns
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 inquest into Wales' worrying second half collapse at Murrayfield
26 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Southcombe and Simon Thomas reflect on a dark day at Murrayfield. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn mor...
'This is the best Scotland team Wales have faced since they last lost to them'
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby writers Andy Howell, Simon Thomas and Matt Southcombe sat down to discuss this weekends clash at Murrayfield. There are also sound bites fro...
19: Ep 19. 'I felt sorry for Neil Jenkins, Rob Howley should have fronted up to the press'
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our writers Simon Thomas and Matt Southcombe sat down to discuss the fallout from Wales' defeat to England and looked ahead to this weekend's regional...
'It was Wales' best performance for some time, they just didn't produce in the key moments'
11 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby writers sat down to discuss Wales' 21-16 defeat to England at the Principality Stadium. For information regarding your data privacy, visit ...
'Beating England is no longer Wales' everything but it'd be a huge scalp'
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby experts sat down to discuss the upcoming class between Wales and England in the Six Nations. For information regarding your data privacy, v...
'It was great to see George North score but he should have been taken off'
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our writers Matt Southcombe and Andy Howell give their verdicts on Wales' win over Italy from the Stadio Olimipico in Rome. For information regarding...
A live Six Nations debate with Lee Byrne and Graham Price
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Byrne and Graham Price, along with our writers Simon Thomas and Andy Howell, fielded questions from a live audience ahead of the Six Nations. Here...
'The Wales captaincy already has a very different feel to it'
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our reporter Matt Southcombe was at the 6 Nations launch this week as we look back on Alun Wyn Jones' first real dealings with the media as Wales capt...
'Losing the captaincy could liberate Warburton... just look at Robshaw'
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Wales must be seen to pick on form'
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby writers look ahead to next week's Six Nations squad announcement whilst also weighing in on all the transfer news in Welsh Rugby. There is a...
The festive derbies MVP debate
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our writers come together for the first podcast of the new year as we debate who was the most impressive regional star over the festive period. We loo...
Refs didn't help Xmas derbies but Ospreys/Scarlets didn't lack intensity
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our experts give their takes on the Christmas derbies and discuss all the major talking points.The futures of Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Priestland are ...
West really is best and the disciplinary process is a shambles
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our expert take a look back at how the regions got on in Europe and address the George North, Andrew Coombs and George Earle issues in this week's pod...
Giles could be the spark Wales need, Hartley should have had a longer ban
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby experts discuss the last week in Welsh rugby and further afield.We look at the James Davies, Dylan Hartley and George North controversy as w...
The Lions coaching situation is so familiar yet so different for Wales
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby writers give their verdicts on the Lions backroom staff and assess what it means for Wales.We also take a look at the George North incident ...
'The 6 Nations will tells us what the autumn series meant'
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We review Wales' autumn campaign in full and assess where they are ahead of the Six Nations. We also take a look at the regions and give the lowdown o...
Wales' win over South Africa won't paper over the cracks
26 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby writers give their opinions on what they saw as Wales extended their winning run to three matches. For information regarding your data priv...
Are Wales' coaching staff on borrowed time?
19 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wales beat Japan at the Principality Stadium but, in all truth, mugged the visitors, who were the better side.Which begs the questions are the current...
Wales finally end losing streak
12 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
WalesOnline's rugby writers discus Wales' win over Argentina. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about y...
The inquest into Wales' dismal defeat to Australia
06 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
A look ahead to Wales v Australia
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our rugby writers look ahead to this weekend's clash at the Principality Stadium as Wales take on Australia. For information regarding your data priv...