The Welsh Rugby Podcast From Walesonline
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- Duration: 203:06:42
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Synopsis
Join the Wales Online team every week as they preview the big international games, plus action from the Guinness PRO14 with one eye on the rest of the sport around the world.With current and former players making an appearance too, it'll be the must listen podcast for the 15-man game.
Episodes
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Another defeat, Pivac under pressure and where do Wales go next?
02/11/2020 Duration: 50minBen James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about another Welsh defeat - this time to Scotland in the Six Nations. Wales' breakdown problems, pressure on Wayne Pivac and what they need to do next are all on the agenda.
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Wales v Scotland teams, Shane Lewis-Hughes and what's next for George North
29/10/2020 Duration: 41minBen James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to react to the Wales team to face Scotland, answer listener questions and assess what's next for George North after his exclusion from the matchday squad.
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A French defeat, defensive issues and not many positives
26/10/2020 Duration: 36minBen James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to look back over Wales' defeat to France in their opening autumn match. Defensive issues, gameplan worries and all manner of concerns are discussed on this episode.
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The team to face France, Alun Wyn's record and a Louis Rees-Zammit debut
22/10/2020 Duration: 32minMatthew Southcombe, Simon Thomas and Mark Orders sit down to discuss the Wales team to face France, the potential debut of Louis Rees-Zammit and Alun Wyn Jones equalling the world record for Test appearances.
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Behind the new Welsh kit: How the Welsh rugby jersey is designed
14/10/2020 Duration: 36minBen James is joined by Macron’s Sr Sports Marketing Manager Ross Cook ahead of their first Wales jersey to learn out the design process and how the new kit came to be.Apologies for the sound quality - the interview was recorded on a zoom call and we did our best to edit the amount of echo on Ross' line.
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Wales' autumn squad, new faces and the 60-second phone call that answered a big question
06/10/2020 Duration: 39minBen James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about Wales' autumn squad selection, including the call-ups of uncapped players such as Ioan Lloyd, Callum Sheedy, Johnny Williams and Sam Parry.We also hear from Wales coach Wayne Pivac about his selection.
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Wales' best PRO14 hope, Pivac' autumn squad and the surprise faces you might see
28/09/2020 Duration: 55minBen James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look ahead to the PRO14 season, discuss which region has the best chance of doing well and taking a glimpse at what Wayne Pivac might do with his Wales squad for the autumn. There's also the matter of which Welsh youngsters are ready to break through and Rob Howley's new job.
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Dragons' Radradra reality check, Scarlets' missed opportunity and why the PRO14 teams struggled in Europe
21/09/2020 Duration: 49minBen James is joined by rugby writers Simon Thomas and Matthew Southcombe to talk about the Dragons and Scarlets' defeats in Europe on the weekend, as well as why the PRO14 teams struggled and the return of Willis Halaholo.If you enjoy the podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review.
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Wales on Amazon Prime and the Dragons and Scarlets in European action
14/09/2020 Duration: 35minBen James is joined by Simon Thomas to talk about the latest TV broadcast deal with Amazon Prime and the Dragons and Scarlets' Challenge Cup quarter-finals this weekend.
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James Hook's new job, Owen Farrell and Wales' 2023 XV
11/09/2020 Duration: 41minBen James is joined by James Hook to talk about his work coaching at the Ospreys, the recent Owen Farrell controversy and to pick his Wales team for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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The Welsh derbies reviewed, each region assessed and the uncapped Welsh options
03/09/2020 Duration: 51minBen James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about the two rounds of Welsh derbies, looking at where each region currently stands in terms of their strengths and weaknesses and the uncapped Welsh players who could earn call-ups very soon.If you enjoy the podcast, make sure to leave a review.
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Sean Holley, Welsh derbies and rugby is finally back!
20/08/2020 Duration: 28minRugby is finally back after five months away and Sean Holley joins Ben James on the podcast to talk the return of the Guinness PRO14, Welsh derbies and who to watch as a new era for the regions begins...Sean Holley will be part of the Premier Sports team bringing rugby fans live PRO14 coverage of Ospreys v Dragons on Sunday 23rd August (Premier Sports 1 at 1.45pm) from the Liberty Stadium alongside Ross Harries, Wyn Gruffydd, Lauren Jenkins and Shane Williams. Premier Sports has teamed up with Cardiff Blues, Scarlets, Ospreys and Dragons to create a unique £80 (50p per game) annual offer for all new customers to watch the final 15 games this season and all 152 games in 2020/21. Each new rugby supporter signing up via this special offer on Sky and the Premier Player will earn £10 for their favourite team from Premier Sports as a contribution to clubs during difficult times. All supporters need to do is use their club’s promo code on subscription and fans are advised to contact their club for more information
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Alecs Donovan on Wales women, her new business and giving George North yoga classes
06/08/2020 Duration: 34minBen James is joined by Wales and Ospreys centre Alecs Donovan to talk about her rugby career and her yoga business. She also talks about doing yoga classes with the Bristol Bears, Sam Warburton and George North.
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The Mike Ruddock podcast: Steadying the Ospreys ship, a new role and sitting next to Alfie on a plane
30/07/2020 Duration: 32minBen James is joined by former Wales coach and current Ospreys Development Director Mike Ruddock to talk about his new role at the region, what the future of the Ospreys looks like and just how difficult it has been getting them back on track.
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Jamie Roberts, disgruntled regions and Rhys Carre
17/07/2020 Duration: 41minBen James is joined by Mark Orders to talk about Jamie Roberts being in talks with the Dragons, as well as the Scarlets and Ospreys' latest business.Also, Andy Howell speaks to Rhys Carre about his return to the Cardiff Blues.If you've enjoyed the podcast, please do rate and review it on your podcast provider.
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The Phil Dollman podcast: Exeter, exile and that Welsh call-up
10/07/2020 Duration: 43minBen James is joined by Exeter Chiefs full-back Phil Dollman to talk about rugby resuming post-Covid, his time at Exeter Chiefs and his Wales call-up in 2017.If you enjoyed the podcast, make sure you subscribe and leave a review.
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Nick Tompkins's future resolved, the Welsh prop situation and actual rugby fixtures
01/07/2020 Duration: 47minBen James is joined by Simon Thomas and Mark Orders to talk about Nick Tompkins signing for the Dragons, Rhys Carre coming back to the Cardiff Blues and what it means for the Welsh prop situation and the scheduled fixtures for when rugby in Wales is set to resume.
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The Xavier Rush podcast: Cardiff Blues, new business and broken glass
24/06/2020 Duration: 50minBen James is joined by former New Zealand, Auckland Blues and Cardiff Blues no. 8 Xavier Rush to talk about his new business, his time in Wales, his thoughts on rugby and a few tales from his playing career.
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The Sean Fitzpatrick podcast: Super Rugby, global seasons and Wales
16/06/2020 Duration: 47minBen James is joined by All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick for a special podcast, looking at the return of Super Rugby in New Zealand, the introduction of a global season and his thoughts on Wales and Wayne Pivac.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review - it really helps other people find the podcast.
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Pay cuts, frustration and big changes: What the future holds for Welsh rugby after the coronavirus pandemic
03/06/2020 Duration: 36minBen James is joined by Simon Thomas and Andy Howell to discuss what the future holds for Welsh rugby after the coronavirus pandemic.With the WRPA making a strongly-worded statement and suggestions finances will be hit heavily, our writers join forces remotely to look at what could happen.Again, apologies for any sound issues from recording remotely.