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The Welsh Rugby Podcast — 371 episodes
Y11 deal collapses - so what happens next?
Dragons' European run and more WRU drama
Change at the top of the WRU - but what happens next?
A Six Nations win at last! And the usual Welsh rugby politics
Positivity grows - so can Wales end the wait for a win?
Defeat again, but signs of progress?
Another hammering - when can Wales be competitive again?
Wales team to face France and the England debrief
England v Wales preview: Off-field drama and a tough start to the Six Nations
The week from hell and a Six Nations launch to follow
More EGM talk, European shambles and an old face returns
New Year, same crisis
Goodbye Jac and Dewi - what now for Welsh rugby?
Trystan Bevan: Where Wales went wrong and how to fix Welsh rugby
A debut for Deaves and more off-field mess
Jonah and Wales
Wales team to face Japan: LRZ is back
Wales 28-52 Argentina: A tough start for Steve Tandy...
Jarrod Evans: Life inside Steve Tandy's Wales camp as new era begins
The key decisions facing Steve Tandy ahead of Wales' autumn opener
'An utter shambles' - Four becomes three
Wales squad reaction: Carre in from the cold
An early-season crisis and Wales squad predictions
The Dave Reddin podcast
A change in direction and the start of a new season
Season preview and a big departure days before
Pushback against the two-club model
Yet more change in Welsh rugby
An instant Lions classic and that Jac Morgan clearout
A new Wales coach, Abi Tierney and Jac's a Test Lion
A win at last - but there's trouble brewing
18 in a row and the Blair Murray interview
The Japan vs Wales preview: Joe Roberts interview, serious heat and maybe a long-awaited win...?
Another season done and dusted
Four into three and the Scarlets' URC play-off run
Welsh rugby divided again and the play-offs in sight
Lions squad reaction and Jac Morgan's 'emotional' plane journey
Lions squad beckons and Welsh sides in South Africa
The Pat Lam podcast
Judgement Day preview and a new Wales coach front-runner
A massive week in Welsh rugby
A west Wales derby and the European knockout stages
The Mark Jones podcast
The Abi Tierney podcast
Where do we go now?
Wales v England preview: Two changes and burying Scottish ghosts
Backing it up against Scotland and heroic Ospreys
Finally some signs of hope
Sweeping changes under Jockey and the search for Gatland's successor begins
Gatland gone and a new Wales coach
Elliot Dee, a week in Nice and jobs on the line
France v Wales team reaction: Plenty of experience but no Faletau
Warren Gatland, Jac Morgan and a Six Nations launch in Rome
Six Nations squad surprises and Gatland's future
A WRU meeting and a coaching departure
No Wales for O'Gara and the latest on Gatland
Are Welsh players fit enough and what needs to change?
A big review and still no strategy
A winless year: Where do we go next?
Changes for South Africa and a defiant Gatland
End game for Gatland?
More Fiji reaction and the visit of a resurgent Wallabies
10 defeats in a row and another Fiji nightmare
Another Welsh rugby scandal and the Dragons' Welsh duo
A good weekend in Wales and who plays 12?
Wales autumn squad announcement reaction
The Scott Baldwin podcast
A South African scalp goes begging and what Wales want at 10
More calls for an Anglo-Welsh league, with Scarlets chair Simon Muderack
Dragons' dream start with Rhys Blumberg and a chat with Matt Sherratt
The big season preview
A contentious captain, an exciting debut and Kemsley Mathias
Wales' new scrum-half Ellis Bevan and the wait for a win goes on
The one from Down Under: Wales v Australia and the new life of a Welsh exile
The WRU’s big announcement and Wales’ best XV now
Wales v South Africa: The teams, the fears and the final score
Ospreys' title hopes ended and a new Wales call-up
Wales summer squad reaction: Warren Gatland, Cory Hill and the Ospreys' play-off run
Judgement Day preview: Toby Booth, Aaron Wainwright and more
Morgan Morris, Cory Hill and does four go into three?
The Huw Bevan and Geraint John podcast
The Adam Jones podcast
The Graham Henry podcast
The Abi Tierney and Nigel Walker podcast
The start of the Women's Six Nations and a timely win in Llanelli
Just where do we go from here?
Wales 21-24 Italy: A dismal Wooden Spoon
Wales 24-45 France: Into a Wooden Spoon week we go
Wales v France preview: A surprise centre pairing
Ireland 31-7 Wales reaction: We are where we are
Ireland v Wales Six Nations preview: A debut for Big Mac
The Kieran Hardy podcast
England 16-14 Wales reaction: So, so close
Wales v England preview: Bold changes, Alex Mann and Cameron Winnett
Wales 26-27 Scotland reaction: How do you sum that up?!
Wales v Scotland Six Nations preview, with Jamie Lyall
Gatland, Farrell, Borthwick and the superb Ospreys
The Louis Rees-Zammit bombshell and Wales' Six Nations squad
The Richard Whiffin podcast: Wales U20s new coach talks teaching tomorrow's stars
Scarlets' nadir, Anglo-Welsh desire and the end of 2023
The Rob Howley podcast: 'Can't believe it... I can't believe it'
What's gone wrong with Welsh rugby?
Backing Dwayne Peel and what happens next for Welsh rugby
More Welsh derbies, mixed results and Wales' next full-back?
Reducing replacements and developing young Welsh players with Trystan Bevan
The Dan Biggar podcast: Wales memories, French adventure and 15 years of laundry duty
Wales World Cup heartbreak, classic quarter-finals and the last one in France
Wales 43-19 Georgia reaction: Faletau blow, four from four and incredible Portugal
Wales v Georgia preview: A surprise team, Tier Two support and permutations
Wales 40-6 Australia reaction: A statement win in Lyon
A bonus episode with Aaron Wainwright: Committees, fines and who's the David Brent fan in camp
Wales v Australia preview: David Campese, under-the-pump Wallabies and a must-win game
Wales 28-8 Portugal reaction: Not a classic, but job done
Wales v Portugal preview: 13 changes, bruised ankles and the return of Anscombe
Wales 32-26 Fiji reaction: An instant World Cup classic
Wales v Fiji preview: The French heat, a spot of singing and Deacon Manu
Dan Biggar's retirement, a Fijian warning and Aussie scrums
Steve Hansen, car bonnets and World Cup thoughts
Wales World Cup squad reaction: Rio Dyer and Squidge Rugby
Bernard Jackman, Owen Farrell and the state of Welsh rugby
A win over England and the new face destined for France
The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back!
A new season, fly-half nightmare and some welcome returns
Changes for Lions, a decisive Test and a spiteful tour
First Test victory, changes made and Rassie fireworks
Gatland's first Test selection calls, AWJ returns and no Josh Adams
Josh Adams on fire, Lions debuts and Welsh young guns
Tour-ending injuries, Lions chaos and Jaz Joyce's Olympic dreams
The Lions tour begins, a Japanese challenge and trouble in Wales
Welsh rugby crisis meetings, impressive youngsters and summer call-ups
Lions squad reaction: Shock inclusions, surprise omissions and justice for Scotland
Inside Wales' Six Nations triumph; Hadleigh Parkes and Callum Sheedy on how Wales went from crisis to champions
The Hadleigh Parkes podcast: His new life in Japan, leaving Wales and being stoked for Pivac
Grand Slam heartbreak, bizarre accusations and a crazy night in Paris
Chasing a Grand Slam and credit, a French test and the biggest week of Pivac's reign
The Italian job done and a Grand Slam on the cards
A Welsh Triple Crown, more refereeing controversy and putting 40 points on England
A Foxy and North midfield and how Wales can beat England
Wales Six Nations tactical breakdown with Geraint Davies: Defensive improvements and what comes next
Another red card, a dramatic win and the boy wonder
More injuries, the hot-stepper and Jamie Lyall on Scotland
EWales 21-16 Ireland review: A winning start for Wayne's second Six Nations
Six Nations preview, Wales' issue with age and make or break for Pivac
Gerwyn Price, swapping rugby for darts and Wales' Six Nations squad reaction
Pivac progress and the Sam Costelow hype train: Our 2021 wishlist with Squidge Rugby
Adam Hughes, the 30-year-old former player just diagnosed with brain injuries
Magnificent Faletau, more failings and the end of a tough 2020 for Wales
Wales v Italy, George North back in the centre and Wayne Pivac's views
Wales v England reaction: Another defeat but signs of progress?
Big selection calls and how to beat England's defence
Warren Abrahams: Racism in rugby and getting most out of my players
The losing streak is over, a scrappy performance and who should face England?
The team to face Georgia, new faces and a 'watershed Wayne Pivac selection'
Dublin defeat, set-piece woes and the need to change the No. 10?
Ireland v Wales teams, Callum Sheedy debut and a chance for redemption
Another defeat, Pivac under pressure and where do Wales go next?
Wales v Scotland teams, Shane Lewis-Hughes and what's next for George North
A French defeat, defensive issues and not many positives
The team to face France, Alun Wyn's record and a Louis Rees-Zammit debut
Behind the new Welsh kit: How the Welsh rugby jersey is designed
Wales' autumn squad, new faces and the 60-second phone call that answered a big question
Wales' best PRO14 hope, Pivac' autumn squad and the surprise faces you might see
Dragons' Radradra reality check, Scarlets' missed opportunity and why the PRO14 teams struggled in Europe
Wales on Amazon Prime and the Dragons and Scarlets in European action
James Hook's new job, Owen Farrell and Wales' 2023 XV
The Welsh derbies reviewed, each region assessed and the uncapped Welsh options
Sean Holley, Welsh derbies and rugby is finally back!
Alecs Donovan on Wales women, her new business and giving George North yoga classes
The Mike Ruddock podcast: Steadying the Ospreys ship, a new role and sitting next to Alfie on a plane
Jamie Roberts, disgruntled regions and Rhys Carre
The Phil Dollman podcast: Exeter, exile and that Welsh call-up
Nick Tompkins's future resolved, the Welsh prop situation and actual rugby fixtures
The Xavier Rush podcast: Cardiff Blues, new business and broken glass
The Sean Fitzpatrick podcast: Super Rugby, global seasons and Wales
Pay cuts, frustration and big changes: What the future holds for Welsh rugby after the coronavirus pandemic
My favourite game: Sonny Bill's shoulder, victorious Lions and so much rain
Five games that changed my life: James Hook
Isolation Rugby Care Package: Alan Dymock
Five games that changed my life: Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies
My Favourite Game: The lost generation, code-switching and Samoan revenge
A coffee with Dillon Lewis and Cory Hill
The Isolation Rugby Care Package: Ross Harries
My Favourite Game: Shane, Sydney and scaring the All Blacks
The Welsh Rugby Draft: Picking the best matchday squads from every player in Wales
My Favourite Game: Verbal grenades, French implosions and a flying elbow
The Isolation Rugby Care Package: Squidge Rugby
My favourite game: Builders, broken thumbs and beating the Boks
Five games that changed my life: Lee Byrne
What coronavirus will mean for Welsh rugby
Nigel Owens and James Hook live: A special night at Cilfynydd RFC
Wales v Scotland teams, coronavirus and no more PRO14
Analysing Wales: Attacking progress and why the defence is struggling
England defeat, a blatant red card and genital grabbing
Welcome back Sanjay, the miraculous recovery of Dan Biggar and Gav
What does playing Wales mean to an Englishman?
Welsh scrum complaints, teething problems and Twickenham selection decisions
Wales v France reaction: Title hopes over
The Wales team to face France analysed
Elinor Snowsill talks women's rugby, Six Nations and homophobia
Sausages, Finn Russell, booing kickers and Ben Coles
Ireland v Wales reaction: An exposed defence but all is not lost
Ireland v Wales, John Devereux and his rugby career
A creaking scrum and an injury blow
Wales v Italy reaction: New era, Adams on fire and a selection battle
Wales v Italy team reaction, Mike Phillips and George North
Jonathan Davies, Stephen Jones and Josh Adams talk Six Nations
Charlie Morgan, tactical trends and England's selection surprises
6 Nations Launch: Pivac, Jones, Farrell and Sexton
Saracens scandal and the inside scoop on Nick Tompkins
Louis Rees-Zammit and the men who know him best
Shock Six Nations call-ups, Nick Tomkins, Will Rowlands and Wayne Pivac
The James Hook podcast: Why I'm retiring and what the future holds
The George North podcast: Injuries, Ospreys crisis and his Wales place
Wales battles, rudderless Ospreys and our 2020 wishlist
Festive fireworks, Cory Hill's year from hell and Justin Tipuric's future
The Howley scandal and a book
The 50 best rugby players in the world in 2019: A special selection episode
The All Blacks job, Wales' returning stars and a Six Nations injury crisis
Agonising decisions, Ospreys fallout and Lions schedules
PRO14 launch special: Brad Mooar, James Hook, Rhys Patchell and more
The Pivac era begins, McNicholl v North and Barbarians win
Johnny McNicholl, Warren Gatland's farewell and Wales' new style
The Wayne Pivac podcast: The new Wales coach by those who know him best
Allen Clarke leaves the Ospreys: Radio silence, what's gone wrong and who is next?
The residency rule and Gatland's grand plan for Welsh rugby
Meeting the new boss: Wayne Pivac's first press conference
Injury double blow, Wales and Scarlets' solutions and Europe preview
What's going wrong at the Ospreys, gritty Scarlets and Wales hopefuls
Saracens no-show, Chris Robshaw, Adam Jones, Dan Lydiate and Ellis Jenkins
Warren Gatland and Wales: A podumentary
Fourth place, missing defence and the end of the Gatland era
Wales v New Zealand teams, haka fines and what the future holds
Semi-final heartbreak, missed opportunities and Warren Gatland
Ellis Jenkins Live podcast: A night at the Arms Park with the Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker
Injuries, semi-finals and how to beat South Africa
World Cup semi-finals, red cards and plenty of nerves
Serge Betsen, injury relief and unpredictable France
Japan Special: Matt Southcombe brings the latest from Japan
Wales v Uruguay reaction, Japan v Scotland and a French quarter-final
Super Typhoons, 13 changes and unfamiliar positions
Squidge special: YouTube, Sam Warburton and the Rugby World Cup
Wales v Fiji reaction: Quarter-final spot, Super Typhoon and injury worries
Xavier Rush, Mike Phillips and the Wales team to face Fiji
World Cup trends, Welsh back-row and Fiji's threats
Tom Shanklin special: High tackles, podcasts, David Brent and the PRO14
Wales v Australia reaction: Nerveless Patchell, Gareth Davies and James Hook's verdict
Unchanged Wales, more high tackle controversy and why the Wallabies are circling the wagons
Mike Phillips on Georgia, Gareth Davies and why Wales will beat Australia
Wales v Georgia reaction: Bonus point start, Howley backlash and Cory Hill bombshell
Dropping Moriarty, AWJ's record and learning from Australia v Fiji
Rob Howley bombshell: How it happened, what's going on next and what it all means
The World Cup preview: Every pool assessed, key players and predictions
Where Wales stand after the Rugby World Cup warm-ups
Sam Warburton special: World Cup memories, Lions revelations and more
James Hook special: Hooky’s World Cup memories
Alun Wyn Jones, Liam Williams, Hadleigh Parkes and more: World Cup squad special
The Rob Evans bombshell, carrying Cory and the World Cup squad verdict
World Cup squad prediction: The 31 we think will go to Japan
World Cup shootouts, 14 changes and where is Cory Hill?
What's wrong with Ireland, Captain Navidi and last chance saloon
A view from Australia and a Wales selection meeting
Your questions answered: Back-row, Wales' attack and could we beat the All Blacks?
Biggar hits back, scrum problems and top of the world
The return of Cubby, Anscombe's injury and where's Halfpenny?
Humble pie, red cards and plenty of rust
Wales team assessed, England experiment and fan questions
World Cup warm-ups, Taulupe Faletau and our plans for Japan
Richie Rees, combining coaching and punditry and some very big play-off matches
Shaun Edwards, Dean Ryan and the confusing European play-off farce
Wales' World Cup squad, Shaun Edwards and Rhys Carre
Judgement Day special: Dillon Lewis, Elliot Dee and the European showdown
Gareth Anscombe, Shaun Edwards and which region is going to qualify for Europe
Residency rules, PRO14 play-offs and the Gareth Anscombe saga
Warren Gatland's future, Gareth Anscombe's value and the regions' European struggles
Grand Slam special: Deadly Anscombe, awesome Alun Wyn and why Gatland is like David Bowie
Wales v Ireland preview: The final leg of the Grand Slam, a familiar face and another roof row
Scotland 11-18 Wales: Grand Slams, great defence and the final verdict on an chaotic week in Welsh rugby
Wales 21-13 England: 'Warren Gatland out-coached Eddie Jones'
Wales v England preview: You don't think Gatland can come up with a plan?
Italy 15-26 Wales: More fly-half debate, how the mass changes fared and are Wales genuine title contender?
Italy v Wales preview: 10 changes, Captain Foxy and Matt's trip to Nice
France 19-24 Wales: An incredible comeback, what to do with the half-backs and being in the right place all the time
France v Wales Six Nations preview
Why have the Scarlets gone backwards in Europe and is Bernard Jackman's time up at the Dragons?
Clean sweeps, the talismanic Alun Wyn Jones and the contrasting fortune of Ellis Jenkins
Second-row conundrums, Grand Slam comparisons and Liam back at full-back
Wales 74-24 Tonga: Cleans sweeps, fly-half battles and 50-point swings
Wales v Tonga team analysis: Warren Gatland's much-changed team picked apart
Wales 9-6 Australia: The real man of the match and the monkey finally off the back
Gatland, AWJ and the boys on Wales' win over Scotland
Open training sessions and one autumn wish
Kit clashes, Wales call-ups and guilt-free chocolate
Wales autumn squad assessed: Warren Gatland's shock decisions explained
Welsh derbies review: Nigel Owens' decisions, Ross Moriarty's anger and Owen Lane's Wales chances
Why can't the Cardiff Blues hold on and has rugby 'gone soft'?
The return of George North and the Welsh fly-half battle
Guinness PRO14 special: The region's head coaches discuss the upcoming season
Wales' summer success, the back-row conundrum and the regions' European pool draws
Wales v South Africa preview: George North in the centre, 'bitter and twisted' critics and why the Springboks aren't what they used to be
Shaun Edwards' future, a 'needless' match against South Africa and the PRO14 final
Cardiff Blues Challenge Cup Final special: Richie Rees and Ceri Sweeney look back at 2010 triumph
Ellis Jenkins special: Up close and personal with the talk of Welsh rugby
European semi-finals preview: 'The winner of the Champions Cup will come from the Leinster-Scarlets match'
Up close and personal with Welsh rugby's biggest joker and the coach everyone's talking about
European quarter-final preview: 'Looking at those sides, you have to be confident the Scarlets can reach the semi-finals'
Wales 14-13 France: 'There is depth at fly-half now, but we don't know if there's strength in that depth yet'
Wales 38-14 Italy: 'It would be no surprise if Justin Tipuric started against France at openside'
‘The score flattered Wales... expect 5 or 6 changes for Italy’
Ireland v Wales preview: 'This game could be a war of attrition and Dan Biggar is the man for that'
England 12-6 Wales: 'They're going down this new attacking path... and they're sticking to it'
Wales v England preview: 'Maybe last week's structured chaos is the best way to beat England at Twickenham'
Wales 34-7 Scotland: 'That was like a throwback to the 70s - it was 15 man rugby at times'
Wales v Scotland preview: 'The good thing for Rhys Patchell is he's playing in an all-Scarlets backline'
Six Nations launch special: Warren Gatland, Eddie Jones, Gregor Townsend and more
'I would have no qualms with Rhys Patchell starting at full-back against Scotland'
'It's a massive weekend for so many players - there are about six or seven Wales spots up for grabs'
'Josh Adams is surely the form Welsh winger ahead of the Six Nations - he has been spectacular'
A review of the festive Welsh derbies
'Scarlets may have first refusal but you can honestly see George North going to the Dragons'
'Wales need Moriarty to get fit or they have a huge problem at No.8'
'Cardiff Blues should be Wales' equivalent of Leinster or Leicester Tigers'
'Two wins and new faces was the bare minimum this autumn but lack of tries a worry'
"Even though we dominated the first-half, you never truly believed we would win that match"
'It's turning into a classic autumn for Wales - heroic defeats and uninspiring wins'
A Welsh rugby debate special with Shane Williams, Lee Byrne and a live audience
E'There are things to be positive about but many old problems remain'
'Wales can't just throw it about because they will get smashed but progress is needed'
'Maybe Warren Gatland has stayed on too long, but will we miss him when he's gone?'
Wales' autumn squad reaction - 'There's so many big stories in this selection'
Lee Byrne Special - 'The turbulent end of my Wales career and why I turned down a recall'
'It's the right policy but it's not been done in the right way'
European rugby preview - 'Scarlets remain Wales' best hope on all fronts'
'It's too late for Gatland's Law to bite - the horse has already bolted'
'Cardiff Blues will only attract a certain calibre of coach to replace Wilson'
Sean O'Brien special - 'Gatland and Howley will be hurt'
'If you tune up an F1 car too much, it breaks down'
Danny Wilson, Bernard Jackman, Dan Lydiate, Ken Owens and Martin Anayi
'Super Rugby's cull should serve as a stark warning to Pro14 chiefs'
An analysis of the expanded Guinness Pro14 and how it will work
'The key now is to ensure these youngsters aren't simply discarded'
'The Lions had enough ball to win but lacked the X factor to do so'
A Lions special with legends Adam Jones and Graham Price
An analysis of Wales' summer squad and the latest regional takeover news
British and Irish Lions Special - Squad announcement
Special guest Nigel Owens joins us as we look ahead to Judgement Day
An inquest into where it all went wrong for the Welsh teams in Europe
'Warburton will almost certainly be Lions captain but I can't see Hibbard being involved'
'Rugby deserved better than what we witnessed in Paris'
'It was a titanic Test match and Wales delivered in the key moments'
We try to understand Rob Howley's rationale for sticking to his guns
The inquest into Wales' worrying second half collapse at Murrayfield
'This is the best Scotland team Wales have faced since they last lost to them'
19: Ep 19. 'I felt sorry for Neil Jenkins, Rob Howley should have fronted up to the press'
'It was Wales' best performance for some time, they just didn't produce in the key moments'
'Beating England is no longer Wales' everything but it'd be a huge scalp'
'It was great to see George North score but he should have been taken off'
A live Six Nations debate with Lee Byrne and Graham Price
'The Wales captaincy already has a very different feel to it'
'Losing the captaincy could liberate Warburton... just look at Robshaw'
Wales must be seen to pick on form'
The festive derbies MVP debate
Refs didn't help Xmas derbies but Ospreys/Scarlets didn't lack intensity
West really is best and the disciplinary process is a shambles
Giles could be the spark Wales need, Hartley should have had a longer ban
The Lions coaching situation is so familiar yet so different for Wales
'The 6 Nations will tells us what the autumn series meant'
Wales' win over South Africa won't paper over the cracks
Are Wales' coaching staff on borrowed time?
Wales finally end losing streak
The inquest into Wales' dismal defeat to Australia
A look ahead to Wales v Australia