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TOP SPORTTOP SPORTWe discussed the changes Jacques Nienaber made to his Boks team to play Wales in the series decider on Saturday. We spoke to Bulls assistant coach Pine Pienaar and Rugby Writer for WalesOnline Matthew Southcombe.Guest 1:  Pine Pienaar, Bulls assistant coach Guest 2:  Rugby Writer for WalesOnline Matthew Southcombe. 2022-07-1326 minScrum VScrum VS5 E43: The Latest Magnificent SevenLauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are joined by rugby journalist Matthew Southcombe to discuss the Wales team announcement for the first test in Pretoria. Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell will make his Wales debut, George North returns to midfield while Alun Wyn Jones takes his place on the bench alongside Josh Navidi and Tomas Francis.2022-06-3017 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastA new season, fly-half nightmare and some welcome returnsBen James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss the first weekend of the United Rugby Championship - including Cardiff's fly-half nightmare, the Scarlets' errors and the first Welsh derby of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-281h 04The Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastChanges for Lions, a decisive Test and a spiteful tourMatthew Southcombe is joined by Mark Orders and Ben James out in Cape Town to preview the decisive third Test between the Lions and South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-0431 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastFirst Test victory, changes made and Rassie fireworksMatthew Southcombe is joined by Simon Thomas and our man in South Africa, Ben James, to discuss the first Test victory for the Lions, as well as all the fallout in the following days.It should be noted this was recorded before Rassie Erasmus' hour-long video.If you do enjoy the podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-2950 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastGatland's first Test selection calls, AWJ returns and no Josh AdamsMatthew Southcombe is joined by Ben James and Simon Thomas to react to Warren Gatland's Lions team for the first Test against the Springboks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-2241 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastJosh Adams on fire, Lions debuts and Welsh young gunsMatthew Southcombe and Ben James sit down to discuss the Lions' thrashing of the Sigma Lions, their team to face the Cell C Sharks and Wales' comprehensive win over Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-0540 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastTour-ending injuries, Lions chaos and Jaz Joyce's Olympic dreamsBen James is joined by Mark Orders and Matthew Southcombe to discuss the hectic start to the Lions tour, including the tour-ending injuries of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric and the stricter restrictions being imposed on South Africa. Also in the episode, Katie Sands speaks to Jasmine Joyce following her selection for the GB 7s team at this year's Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-06-2853 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastGrand Slam heartbreak, bizarre accusations and a crazy night in ParisBen James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas in the aftermath of Wales' defeat to France that robbed them of a Grand Slam. There's talk of red cards, possible penalty tries, that dramatic finish and what needs to happen for Wales to win the Slam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-03-2151 minSports GazetteSports GazetteSports Gazette Six Nations SpecialThe Sports Gazette’s rugby writers take a look a the final weekend of the Six Nations. As always, there is a lot at stake on ‘Super Saturday’ and we do a deep dive into each game, starting with Ireland v England. Wales are going for the grand slam in Paris, and rugby editors Alex and Xander are joined by Matthew Southcombe, from Wales Online, and Veronique Landew, the host of the French Rugby Connections podcast, to discuss that one. And last but not least Scotland v Ireland. Enjoy!2021-03-1959 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastChasing a Grand Slam and credit, a French test and the biggest week of Pivac's reignBen James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss Wales' team to face France in their Grand Slam decider, assess where the game could be won and lost and talk about why this Wales team isn't getting the credit it deserves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-03-1849 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Italian job done and a Grand Slam on the cardsBen James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' comprehensive win over Italy that has set up a Grand Slam decider against France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-03-1335 minThe Perfform PodThe Perfform PodThe Injured Journo w/Matthew SouthcombeThis week's special guest is WalesOnline journalist Matthew aka 'Taffy' Southcombe.We delve deep into the life of a journalist, including how he deals with criticism and trolls on social media, and we also have a chat about a challenge Matthew took part in, in 2018, which involved eating and training like a professional rugby player for six weeks. You can watch his video diary from the challenge here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1JNHgN9TZAnd follow him on Twitter here - twitter.com/mattsouth7Enjoy the episode!2021-03-0555 minRuck Me SidewaysRuck Me SidewaysDoes Chocolate Belong in the Cupboard or the Fridge?WalesOnline's finest, Mr Matthew Southcombe joins us to talk about some of the most pressing issues of the past week:- Does chocolate belong in the fridge or the cupboard? We react to the fans' votes in the deeply controversial social media polls- The Welsh derbies- How many bottles of Moretti did Courty actually drink between December 23rd and New Year?- Is Stephen Ferris really baying for Matthew Southcombe's blood..?Also, find out who we crowned the inaugural 'See You Next Tuesday of the Week' in our new weekly...2021-01-161h 11The Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWarren Abrahams: Racism in rugby and getting most out of my playersMatthew Southcombe is joined by new Wales womens coach Warren Abrahams to talk about his new role, getting the best out of Wales' players and racism in rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-2442 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe team to face Georgia, new faces and a 'watershed Wayne Pivac selection'Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to talk about the Wales team to face Georgia. The new debutants, the pressure on Pivac and a 'watershed selection' are all discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-1939 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWales v Scotland teams, Shane Lewis-Hughes and what's next for George NorthBen 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-10-2941 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe team to face France, Alun Wyn's record and a Louis Rees-Zammit debutMatthew 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-10-2232 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWales' best PRO14 hope, Pivac' autumn squad and the surprise faces you might seeBen 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-09-2855 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastDragons' Radradra reality check, Scarlets' missed opportunity and why the PRO14 teams struggled in EuropeBen 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-09-2149 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastMy favourite game: Sonny Bill's shoulder, victorious Lions and so much rainMatthew Southcombe is joined by Ben James to discuss another of our writers' favourite matches from the past.This time, it's Ben's turn to reminisce and the 2017 Second Test between New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions is on the agenda. From Sonny Bill Williams' red card to Taulupe Faletau's world class try, there's plenty to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2825 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby Draft: Picking the best matchday squads from every player in WalesBen James, Matthew Southcombe, Mark Orders and special guest Owain Jones embrace the spirit of the NFL draft for their own Welsh Rugby Draft. With every player from the four regions available for selection, they have to pick a matchday squad in the traditional draft system - taking it in turns to choose a player from the board. Which team do you think is best?Apologies for some sound issues - there was a problem with a microphones midway through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-241h 33The Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastMy Favourite Game: Verbal grenades, French implosions and a flying elbowBen James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to discuss the first of his favourite matches. For this episode, Matt has chosen the 2019 World Cup quarter-final between Wales and France - a game that didn't exactly lack in drama, even if it was at times devoid of Welsh quality.Also, apologies for any drop in sound quality. This was recorded over Zoom due to the current circumstances. We hope you understand.We've also moved podcast provider recently and you can listen to our podcast first by downloading the Global Player on iOS or Google Stores. More details...2020-04-2135 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWhat coronavirus will mean for Welsh rugbyBen James and Matthew Southcombe go over what the current coronavirus crisis means for Welsh rugby and how it will affect the clubs, regions and national team. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-03-1925 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWelcome back Sanjay, the miraculous recovery of Dan Biggar and GavBen 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 we hear from Gavin Henson about *that* kick in 2005. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-03-0547 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWales v Italy team reaction, Mike Phillips and George NorthHost 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 information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-3030 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe George North podcast: Injuries, Ospreys crisis and his Wales placeWales wing George North talks to Matthew Southcombe about injuries, the situation at the Ospreys and his place in the Wales team ahead of the Six Nations. Matt, Ben James and Andy Howell also sit down to discuss North and the competition for back-three places in Wayne Pivac's upcoming Six Nations squad.You can follow the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-0943 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastFestive fireworks, Cory Hill's year from hell and Justin Tipuric's futureBen James, Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas sit down to look ahead to the first round of festive derbies, with John Mulvihill's fiery comments top of the agenda. Cory Hill also speaks about his year from hell and Justin Tipuric speaks about his future and Rob Howley's suspension from rugby. Plus there's predictions for the weekend and the latest on Brad Mooar being linked with a job with the All Blacks.You can follow all the latest news from the podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy ...2019-12-2036 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastAgonising decisions, Ospreys fallout and Lions schedulesBen 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 and Irish Lions schedules and another weekend of European rugby.Follow the Welsh Rugby Podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-0553 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Pivac era begins, McNicholl v North and Barbarians winBen James, Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas look back over Wales' win over Barbarians, the start of the Wayne Pivac era, Johnny McNicholl's debut and what that could mean for George North plus all the other talking points.Follow the Welsh Rugby Podcast on Twitter @WelshRugbyPod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-11-3036 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastJohnny McNicholl, Warren Gatland's farewell and Wales' new styleBen 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 information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-11-2845 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe residency rule and Gatland's grand plan for Welsh rugbyWalesOnline's Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell discuss Gavin Henson's criticism of Willis Halaholo and Johnny McNicholl's Wales call-ups.Cardiff Blues boss John Mulvihill gives his take on it all and we discuss whether or not Warren Gatland's radical blueprint for Welsh rugby could ever come to fruition. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-11-2134 minRuck Me SidewaysRuck Me SidewaysEpisode 2: Funniest Moments on a Rugby FieldWe take a look back at some of the things that have made us chuckle during our rugby careers and get all the latest from the Rugby World Cup in Japan from our good friend and sports journalist, Matthew Southcombe.Support the Show.2019-11-0126 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastSuper Typhoons, 13 changes and unfamiliar positionsBen James is joined by Daily Mirror rugby correspondent Alex Spink to talk Super Typhoon Hagibis and the impact it's having on the World Cup, while Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell give their thoughts on the Wales team to face Uruguay. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-1150 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastXavier Rush, Mike Phillips and the Wales team to face FijiBen James and Simon Thomas chat to Cardiff Blues and New Zealand legend Xavier Rush, while Matthew Southcombe talks to Mike Phillips after Wales named their team to face Fiji. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-0744 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastUnchanged Wales, more high tackle controversy and why the Wallabies are circling the wagonsBen 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 which continue to dominate the tournament in Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-2751 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastMike Phillips on Georgia, Gareth Davies and why Wales will beat AustraliaMatthew Southcombe is joined by WalesOnline columnist and former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips in a bonus podcast to look back over the win over Georgia, who impressed and what Wales need to do to beat Australia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-2511 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastDropping Moriarty, AWJ's record and learning from Australia v FijiHost Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas in the studio and Matthew Southcombe in Japan to look over Wales' team to face Georgia. Australia's win over Fiji is also looked at and what Warren Gatland will have learned from the clash between their pool rivals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-2138 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastRob Howley bombshell: How it happened, what's going on next and what it all meansBen James is joined by Matthew Southcombe in Japan for an emergency podcast as Rob Howley is sent home from the World Cup for an alleged betting breach. The whole timeline of the scandal is discussed, as well as what happens next and what it means for Wales' World Cup chances. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-1819 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe World Cup preview: Every pool assessed, key players and predictionsHost 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 privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-1756 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Rob Evans bombshell, carrying Cory and the World Cup squad verdictHost 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 covered - plus who should play in Dublin next week and this squad's chances of lifting the World Cup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-0134 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWorld Cup squad prediction: The 31 we think will go to JapanHost Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to do exactly what Warren Gatland and his coaches will do on their Saturday night: pick the 31-man squad to go to the World Cup in Japan.Make sure you subscribe to the Welsh Rugby Podcast to get notifications when the latest episode drops! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-3130 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWorld 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 31-man squad on Sunday - plus they answer your questions.Make sure you subscribe to the Welsh Rugby Podcast to get notifications when the latest episode drops! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-2945 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWhat's wrong with Ireland, Captain Navidi and last chance saloonHost Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to look ahead to Wales' third warm-up against Ireland. Irish Mirror journalist Michael Scully also joins us to talk about Ireland's sobering 57-15 defeat to England at Twickenham, while WalesOnline Mark Orders assesses which of the fringe players set to play this weekend could still force their way into Warren Gatland's 31-man squad for Japan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-2755 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastYour questions answered: Back-row, Wales' attack and could we beat the All Blacks?Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas sit down to answer your questions in a special episode of the podcast. The Welsh back-row, the demise of drop goals and beating the All Blacks are all on the agenda - plus much, much more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-2058 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe 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 over last weekend's Twickenham defeat. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-1553 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWales team assessed, England experiment and fan questionsBen 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 questions about Wales' first warm-up fixture.If you have a question you want answering on the Welsh Rugby Podcast, tweet us @WelshRugby For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-0947 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWorld Cup warm-ups, Taulupe Faletau and our plans for JapanThe Welsh Rugby Podcast is back with a brand new look and a brand new sound! Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe to discuss the revamped podcast's exciting plans for the World Cup and the trip out to Japan, while WalesOnline rugby writer Mark Orders is on hand to discuss Wales' selection issues for their opening warm-up game against England.Get your questions in for Friday's episode through our Twitter @WalesRugby. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-0543 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastJudgement Day special: Dillon Lewis, Elliot Dee and the European showdownA Judgement Day special of the podcast with Wales internationals Dillon Lewis and Elliot Dee special guests ahead of the end-of-season derbies in Cardiff. Ben James, Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell also sit down to preview the weekend's double-header in the Principality Stadium and predict who will come out on top. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-2450 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWarren Gatland's future, Gareth Anscombe's value and the regions' European strugglesBen 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 out about his contract problems, whether Willis Halaholo and Johnny McNicholl are good enough to play for Wales and why the regions have struggled in Europe again. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-03-2845 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastItaly 15-26 Wales: More fly-half debate, how the mass changes fared and are Wales genuine title contender?Ben James and Matthew Southcombe pick the bones out of Wales' second win of the Six Nations championship over Italy in Rome - with plenty to discuss. The latest instalment of the fly-half debate, how Warren Gatland's 10 changes fared and whether Wales are serious contenders for the title are just some of the topics on the agenda. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-02-1034 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastItaly v Wales preview: 10 changes, Captain Foxy and Matt's trip to NiceBen James and Andy Howell analyse the Wales team named to face Italy this weekend, including the 10 changes and Six Nations debuts for Thomas Young and Jonah Holmes, while Matthew Southcombe provides a view from Nice where Wales have spent the week training. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-02-0735 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastFrance v Wales Six Nations previewBen James sits down with WalesOnline rugby writers Matthew Southcombe and Andy Howell to look ahead to this weekend's Six Nations opener. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-01-3045 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastClean sweeps, the talismanic Alun Wyn Jones and the contrasting fortune of Ellis JenkinsBen 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, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-11-2439 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastSecond-row conundrums, Grand Slam comparisons and Liam back at full-backMatthew Southcombe and Ben James set down to discuss the Wales team to face South Africa, compare the current side to the 2008 and 2012 Grand Slam teams and Matt even has a crack at listing his Welsh rugby power rankings in 90 seconds or less! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-11-2243 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWales v Tonga team analysis: Warren Gatland's much-changed team picked apartBen James and Matthew Southcombe pick apart the Wales team Warren Gatland has named to face Tonga - with 14 changes including uncapped Leicester Tigers full-back Jonah Holmes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-11-1547 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastKit clashes, Wales call-ups and guilt-free chocolateBen James and Matthew Southcombe take a look at the big talking points in Welsh rugby - including Cardiff Blues' kit clash against Glasgow Warriors, the latest Wales injury news and WalesOnline's interview with former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-10-2341 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWelsh derbies review: Nigel Owens' decisions, Ross Moriarty's anger and Owen Lane's Wales chancesRugby writers Ben James and Matthew Southcombe look back on an eventful weekend of Welsh derbies, discuss the Wales fly-half picture and decide whether Ross Moriarty's aggression could cost him his Test future For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-10-081h 07The Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastShaun Edwards' future, a 'needless' match against South Africa and the PRO14 finalBen James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Delme Parfitt to discuss the rumours surrounding Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards, look ahead to the tour of Argentina and preview the Scarlets' PRO14 final against Leinster. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-05-2335 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastWales 14-13 France: 'There is depth at fly-half now, but we don't know if there's strength in that depth yet'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 Nations campaign and look ahead to their tour of Argentina in the summer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-03-1737 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastIreland 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 information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-02-2140 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby PodcastSix Nations launch special: Warren Gatland, Eddie Jones, Gregor Townsend and moreMatthew Southcombe is joined by rugby writer Simon Thomas at the launch of the 2018 Six Nations to preview the competition, with snippets from Warren Gatland, Alun Wyn Jones, Joe Schmidt, Gregor Townsend, John Barclay and Eddie Jones. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-01-2444 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby Podcast'It's too late for Gatland's Law to bite - the horse has already bolted'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 the regional derbies. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-10-0542 minThe Welsh Rugby PodcastThe Welsh Rugby Podcast'Cardiff Blues will only attract a certain calibre of coach to replace Wilson'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 regions For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-09-2844 min