Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Get all the latest news on Welsh rugby from the Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. With exclusive access to the Wales set-up, the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast covers the wide world of Welsh rugby from international level down to the very grass roots; and all points in between.
A chance to look back the Women’s Six Nations and forward to the challenges over the summer, with Sean Lynn, Bethan Lewis, Kate Williams and Alex Callender.
We speak to Gavin Marshall, the Chief Operating Officer at the WRU, to hear all about the WRU finances. There have been plenty of figures thrown around by those following the game, a chance to find out an accurate explanation of the situation.
WRU group chief executive Abi Tierney to explains what’s going on now the WRU will retain control of Cardiff. So what does that mean for Cardiff, what does it mean for the Ospreys – and what does it mean for the plan to move from four regions to three.
We hear from Scarlets prop Jac Pritchard and Cardiff centre Osian Darwin-Lewis, getting to know them a lot better. What is it about farmwork that makes a good prop? And why learning core skills in the schools and colleges league is so important.
The latest special edition of the Welsh Rugby Union podcast asks CEO Abi Tierney to talk about the current state of play in Welsh rugby. With no questions barred Abi discusses plans for the regions, the sale of Cardiff Rugby and when changes will start bearing fruit. Find out in this WRU Podcast Special.
Meet the Wales U20s. From lineouts to line breaks - we speak to coach Richard Whiffin, wing Tom Bowen and lock Luke Evans.
Meet the Wales U20s. We speak to coach Richard Whiffin and school half back partners Sion Davies and Lloyd Lucas.
The newly refurbished Pathway Gym at the National Centre of Excellence marks a major step forward in the continued development of world-class rugby talent across Wales. We hear from from WRU head of player development John Alder and Women’s Performance Pathway Manager and Under 18s Coach Siwan Lillicrap.
We speak to Gwalia Lightning coach Catriona Nicholas-McLaughlin and player Gwen Crabbe, Brython Thunder, and Bryonie King, Gwalia Lightning. Can the Celtic Challenge pick up where the Women’s Rugby World Cup left off?
Explaining the future of the elite game in Wales, with the Welsh Rugby Union's Richard Collier Keywood, Dave Reddin and Amanda Bennett.
We look ahead to the Women's Rugby World Cup, hearing from coach Sean Lynn, hooker Carys Phillips, the Metcalfe sisters Nel and Branwen, along with WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin.
Sitting in the home dressing room at the Principality Stadium, new Wales men’s coach Steve Tandy explained his hopes and aspirations in the new role.
Why Steve Tandy is the new Wales Senior Men’s Coach, we hear from WRU Director of Rugby Dave Reddin.
The Welsh Rugby Union Podcast was at the launch of the WRU’s new Club Investment Model, held at Pentyrch Rugby Club. We spoke to Community Director Geraint John, Head of Club Development Angharad Collins, President Terry Cobner, Ambassador Scott Quinnell and club representatives.
The second of two special Welsh Rugby Union Podcasts focussing on Wales U20s as they head out to Italy for the World Rugby U20 Championship – with Louie Trevett, Aidan Boshoff, Kenzie Jenkins, Jack Woods, Caio James and coach Richard Whiffin.
The first of two special Welsh Rugby Union Podcasts focussing on Wales U20s as they head out to Italy for the World Rugby U20 Championship – with Harri Wilde, Evan Minto, Nick Thomas, Saul Hurley and Dan Gemine.
Dave Reddin is an impressive appointment for the Director of Rugby role at the WRU. A chance to hear much more about why he has the job, and what he has planned, from the man himself, along with Welsh Rugby Union group chief executive Abi Tierney.
A chance to chat to Wales scrum half Keira Bevan about her 10 years as an international.
A chance to chat to Wales back rower Georgia Evans, one of the top performers and biggest characters for Wales Women this season.
Cardiff Rugby went into administration with the Welsh Rugby Union buying the assets to keep it going. A chance to hear the full story from former Cardiff chairman Alan Jones and chief executive Richard Dicky Holland, WRU group chief executive Abi Tierney and chairman Richard Collier-Keywood,
An in depth chat with Wales hooker Kelsey Jones on her return to the Wales squad from injury, plus we review the U20 Six Nations with Head Coach Richard Whiffin, Performance and Talent Pathway Manager Andy Lloyd and Defence Coach Scott Sneddon.
We look forward to Wales U20 v England U20 at Cardiff Arms Park, in this edition of the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Richard Whiffin, captain Harry Beddall and vice-captain Steffan Emanuel.
On 12 March, 1950, what was then considered the worst crash in the history of civil aviation occurred when a plane carrying 78 Welsh rugby fans and five crew crashed into a field near Llandow in the Vale of Glamorgan. The plane was packed with supporters fresh from celebrating a Triple Crown won in Ireland. Of the 83 people on board, only three survived. The Welsh Rugby Union Podcast hears from WRU Rugby Heritage manager Peter Owens.
Wales Under 20s are on good form after backing up their win in Italy with victory over Ireland. We’ve been getting a chance to get to know some of the stars of the future on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, this week we hear from scrum half Logan Franklin and hooker Harry Thomas.
We hear from two more of the stars of the future of Welsh Rugby, in this edition of the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Wales U20 coach Richard Whiffin, prop Ioan Emanuel and wing Tomi Bowen.
The Principality Stadium has introduced some new accessibility initiatives to make it an award-winning and leading venue for accessibility. To find out more the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast spoke to Liam Scott, Head of EDI, WRU, and Dan Cook, Digital Ticketing and Customer Operations Manager, WRU.
Warren Gatland leaves the Wales coaching job, Matt Sherratt comes in – we hear why on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from WRU CEO Abbie Tierney, new coach Matt Sherratt and interim Performance Director Huw Bevan.
What are the rule changes coming into place for the Six Nations – find out more in the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Welsh referees Ben Whitehouse and Ben Breakspear to get the lowdown.
A chance to get to know some of the Wales Under 20s as they go into the Six Nations with real hopes of an upturn from recent seasons. We speak to coach Richard Whiffin, along with players Harry Beddall, Steffan Emanuel, Harry Rees Weldon and Elijah Evans.
Dyma’r newidiadau sy’n cael eu cynnig ar gyfer ein clybiau rygbi.Geraint John, Cyfarwyddwr Cymunedol URC sy’n egluro
There are new proposed changes for club rugby all round Wales – find out more in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We hear from Llandovery Head of Rugby Nathan Thomas, along with Coleg y Cymoedd rugby academy lecturer Geraint Lewis and captain Joe Williams, looking ahead to this week’s Welsh Schools and Colleges Under 18s Final, and much more about developing players in Wales.
Planning for the future isn’t just long term, there are a few short term decisions to discuss in the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, with WRU Chair Richard Collier-Keywood and CEO Abi Tierney.
The Welsh Rugby Union Podcast talks to WRU performance director Huw Bevan about newly announced changes in the pathway.
Part Two of our Autumn Series Preview on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, with Chris Tshiunza, Josh Hathaway and Eddie James.
Part One of our Autumn Series Preview on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, featuring Warren Gatland and Will Rowlands.
We speak to new Welsh Rugby Writers Association Wales Player of the Year Aaron Wainwright, back at Whiteheads, where he started playing and helps out coaching. We also hear from Wales assistant coach Rob Howley, while chatting about the community and elite games with Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan and former Wales hooker Paul Young.
We go along to Aberavon against Carmarthen Quins to find out, hear from WRU Performance Director Huw Bevan and find out from former Wales hooker Scott Baldwin why he is back at Bridgend.
A focus on the new look WRU Schools and College League, for more boys and girls than ever before.
Three wise men of the new Super Rygbi Cymru competition, Tom Habberfield, Ben Roach and Tom Phillips chat in this week's Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
Super Rygbi Cymru has a huge role to play this season, we look forward in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Wales U20s coach Richard Whiffin and Cardiff’s Dan Fish about the benefits of the new competition.
A special on refereeing in Wales in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. What are the chances to getting Welsh men and women back in the middle of rugby world cup matches, what are the opportunities, what are the best ways of improving the game. Plenty to talk about with WRU National Elite Performance Match Official Manager Ian Davies and Olympics referee Ben Breakspear.
A special with WRU Performance Pathway and Talent Manager Andy Lloyd after Wales finished their World Rugby Championships campaign in the second group of nations.
An opportunity to hear in depth from Martin Anayi, the CEO of the BKT URC, on how things went this year, the overall state of the league and what’s coming up next year, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
This week we have one of our special interviews – and a chance to find out about community rugby in Wales, the changes coming up next season, the state of the men’s and women’s games around Wales, plenty to get our teeth into with Chris Ower, WRU Head Of Playing & Retention.
We hear from Wales Under 20s in South Africa and the stories behind the headlines from the Wales Women camp, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We reflect on Wales Women beating Spain, and Wales U20 hoping to repeat that feat, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
The new Five Year, One Wales, Welsh Rugby Union strategy was outlined this week. By CEO Abi Tierney and Chair Richard Collier-Keywood, with an overview of the WRU’s plans for the future of the game. A new headline strategy entitled ‘One Wales, where rugby matters more…’ has been revealed, on the 25th anniversary of the Principality Stadium’s opening day. Coverage of that, Wales Women and U20s in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We hear from Warren Gatland and Taine Plumtree about facing South Africa, along with Jaz Joyce and Tom Williams about GB Sevens hopes for the Paris Olympics, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
Wales Under 20s announce their World Championships squad, and we hear much more about the state of refereeing and laws in the BKT URC, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We hear from Warren Gatland about Wales, Toby Booth about the Ospreys, and how Ospreys lock Huw Sutton found his way to regional rugby, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
A special on Judgement Day, hearing from all four Welsh regions at the end of the season in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
If you are interested in women’s rugby – or women’s sport in general – then this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast is a must listen. It is a Special from the WRU Women and Girls Game Changer Conference – a chance to speak to the experts who made presentations.
We take a deep dive into the world of women’s rugby, in Wales and worldwide, in this weeks Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to World Rugby Head of Women’s Programmes Atlanta St John, World Rugby Head of Women’s High Performance Nicky Ponsford, as well as WRU Chief Executive Abi Tierney and some of the winners from Women’s Finals Day at the Principality Stadium.
A special on the Indigo Premiership Final – and what we can expect next season at this level – in the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. To check in with Llandovery and Newport ahead of the final this weekend, we speak to Llandovery coach Euros Evans and Newport outside half Matt O’Brien. Plus we hear from Llandovery centre pairing, Wales U20’s Macs Page and former Wales centre Adam Warren.
Wales Women end the Six Nations on a high, and it’s play-off time in the Indigo Premiership, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
It’s a huge weekend for women’s rugby in Wales on this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wales Women are expecting a record crowd at the Principality Stadium as they face Italy to kick off the final Road to the Principality Day. We hear from Ioan Cunningham, Hannah Jones, Lleucu George and Georgia Evans.
Wales Women and a Road to the Principality special in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast – were your team there? Listen out for more.
Wales Women head to Ireland and we hear from behind the scenes at the Road to the Principality, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Ioan Cunningham, captain Hannah Jones, scrum half Keira Bevan, second row Abbie Fleming, and back rower Bethan Lewis. We also hear much more about the Road to the Principality.
33 cup finals over 10 days at the Principality Stadium, all levels of the game, teams from all round Wales. A special on the Road to the Principality this week in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
The First Minister visited the Principality Stadium, so it was a chance to talk rugby in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Also top referee Nigel Owens discusses the laws he would like to see changed, and we reflect on Wales Women’s Six Natio9ns campaign.
We focus on the Wales Women as they prepare to start their Six Nations campaign, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Ioan Cunningham as well as players Natalia John, Jenny Hesketh, Gwenllian Pyrs and Nel Metcalfe. We also hear from George North and Wales U20 coach Richard Whiffin.
We pay tribute to one of the greats of the Welsh game in George North, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from North himself as well as coach Warren Gatland and some of the next generation of potential Wales players.
We hear from all three Wales Six Nations camps in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Mike Forshaw and Will Rowlands in the senior men’s squad, Richard Whiffin, Ieuan Davies and Walker Price in the U20s, and Ioan Cunningham and Hannah Jones from the Wales Women camp.
Sioned Harries talks at length about her Wales career as she approaches her final game before retiring, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from Warren Gatland just past the halfway stage of the Six Nations, while wing Alex Cuthbert talks about his return from injury.
We look ahead to the Ireland clash with Warren Gatland, Dafydd Jenkins and Gareth Thomas in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also find out more about stars of the future Jonny Green and Harri Wilde.
We reflect on the narrow defeat in Twickenham with Ioan Lloyd and Adam Beard, while also hearing much more about the WRU apprenticeships scheme.
England Wales week on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Warren Gatland, Dafydd Jenkins, Cameron Winnett and Alex Mann, as well as Wales Under 20s duo Lucas de la Rua and Louie Hennessey.
Warren Gatland, Jon Humphreys and Ryan Elias look ahead to facing Scotland at the Principality Stadium, while we also find out much more about Wales Under 20 players Harri Ackerman and Morgan Morse.
We count down to this year’s Six Nations with Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins, coach Warren Gatland, skills coach Neil Jenkins as well as hearing from the Under 20s camp in the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We hear all about the Wales squad for the Six Nations campaign, including coach Warren Gatland, on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We hear from one of Welsh rugby’s greatest ever players, JPR Williams, who passed away this week, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also look ahead to the Champions Cup.
This week we speak at length to former Wales centre John Devereux about his remarkable career in Rugby Union and Rugby League, in the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
From World Cup to WXV, to the community game and governance, there is plenty to discuss on the special Welsh Rugby Union Podcast Review of the Year.
A chance to take a deep dive into the state of the community game in Wales in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
Developing the stars of the future is the focus of this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from returning Wales coach Rob Howley, as well as new Wales Under 20s head coach Richard Whiffin, while Keiron Assirati looks ahead to the Cardiff v Bath game.
A special on the first Road to the Principality for this season, we hear from the key players in the Dewar Shield, Women’s Under 18’s Schools final and the Schools and Colleges Cup final in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also look back at the classic clash between Cardiff and Bath in 1996, ahead of a repeat meeting in Europe this year.
We get a route map of the way forward from the key players at the top of the WRU, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
Reaction to the WRU AGM and what it takes for a former Wales international to ski across Antarctica, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We hear all about the Independent Report into the WRU in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
What state are Wales in after playing their last game before the Six Nations, why were the Quirke family of Pontyclun guests of honour at the Principality Stadium, and who was the Founding Father of the Welsh Rugby Union. All the answers are in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We cover both Wales Men and Women in action on opposite sides of the world in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Ioan Cunningham, captain Hannah Jones and wing Lisa Neumann as they prepare to face Australia in the WXV, while we speak to coach Warren Gatland, captain Jac Morgan and win Rio Dyer as they prepare to face the Barbarians in the Principality Stadium. We also speak to former Swansea coach John Plumtree and current Ospreys coach Toby Booth as they prepare to face each other in the BKT URC.
We hear from Wales Women in New Zealand for the WXV, second row pair Kate Williams and Abbie Fleming. Also WRU head of player development John Alder on the steps being taken to maximise the development of talent.
We reflect on the Rugby World Cup in France with Warren Gatland, Nigel Walker, Dewi Lake, Josh Adams and Alex King, including a special tribute from the squad to the fans on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also look forward to Wales Women taking part in the WXV in New Zealand with captain Hannah Jones, vice-captain Bethan Lewis and prop Donna Rose.
Nantes was the place to be last weekend as Wales beat Georgia, and then found out they will face Argentina. The Welsh Rugby Union Podcast was there, we will also hear from Wales Women as they prepare for WXV.
We go behind the scenes again with the Wales squad out in France, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also start turning our attention to Wales Women heading off to their WXV championship.
Join in the celebrations on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast as Wales become the first side to qualify for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. We hear from Warren Gatland, Gareth Anscombe, Gareth Davies, Adam Beard, Nick Tompkins and Jonathan Humphreys.
A second special edition from the South Coast of France, we go behind the scenes with Wales. We find out more about the preparations with strength and conditioning coach John Ashby, as well as hearing from Warren Gatland, Dewi Lake, Taulupe Faletau, Louis Rees Zammit and Jac Morgan.
A special edition from the South Coast of France following Wales as they get their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a great start. We hear from Warren Gatland, Dewi Lake, Christ Tchiunza, Mason Grady, Dan Lydiate, and Louis Rees Zammit, as well as from Neath and Ebbw Vale back in the Indigo Premiership.
An exciting week with the Rugby World Cup about to start, but we don’t forget the action back in Wales either in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to the WRU’s acting performance director Huw Bevan, as well as Rio Dyer and Louis Rees Zammit, and World Cup TMO Ben Whitehouse. Also Cardiff and RGC in the Indigo Premiership.
Wales internationals Ffion Lewis and Gareth Davies discuss everything from health, form and upcoming challenges in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear about all the changes from Indigo Group Premiership level down from WRU community director Geraint John, from some of the clubs in the Premiership and Welsh Rugby Writers Young Player of the Year Morgan Morris.
We hear from Warren Gatland, Jac Morgan Dewi Lake and Corey Domachowski about the Rugby World Cup squad selection in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also find out about the new initiative DYSGU WRU – and who is the Head of Places at the WRU.
We’ll hear from the new woman in charge in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Abi Tierney explains her thinking ahead of taking up the WRU Chief Executive role, while we also hear from Warren Gatland, Jac Morgan and Mason Grady looking forward to facing South Africa.
Warren Gatland, Dewi Lake, Corey Domachowski, Keiron Assirati, Leigh Halfpenny, Jac Morgan and Sisilia Tuipulotu in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
A Summer Series game, World Cup warm up, but it’s still Wales against England in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear at length from Wales coach Warren Gatland and captain Jac Morgan, along with departing WRU chair Ieuan Evans on achieving a lot in a short space of time.
The men and women in the middle, we hear from referees Jenny Davies, Amber Stamp-Dunstan and Adam Jones in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
A special with Wales U20 at the end of their World Rugby Championship in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Mark Jones, captain Ryan Woodman and players Dan Edwards and Jonny Green.
We hear about the future of Welsh rugby, with acting Performance Director Huw Bevan, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We hear from Wales U20s at their World Championships and from inside the Wales squad preparing for the World Cup, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We hear from Wales U20 in South Africa and Wales coach Warren Gatland before his squad head for Switzerland, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
A special on the new tackle height laws coming into community rugby in Wales, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. WRU community director Geraint John explains the changes, national performance manager for referees Paul Adams explains their role, while Llanharan coach Gareth Nicholas explains what it will mean for clubs.
A special focus on Wales U20s ahead of their World Rugby Championships, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We’ll hear in depth from new coach Mark Jones and also from some of the key players this week as the squad prepare to head out for South Africa for the tournament, New Zealand, Japan and France in their group.
Wales Under 20s announce their World Rugby Championship squad and a new course to find more female referees, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union podcast.
We speak to the new head coach of Wales U20, Mark Jones, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from Llandovery, Scarlets, Wales and Lions prop Wyn Jones and BKT URC head of match official Tappe Henning.
We hear from the two sides in the Indigo Premiership Final, Llandovery and Cardiff, as well as how St Peter’s reached the Championship, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
A special look at the Indigo Premiership Final in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
A look at Wales U18s, a walk down memory lane with Derek Quinnell and Tommy David, along with BKT URC head of match officials Tappe Henning, in this week's Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
The end of the Six Nations – a look forward towards the World Cup and WXV, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Warren Gatland, Ioan Cunningham, Hannah Jones and Georgia Evans.
Wales Women are ready for their Italian Job this weekend, while the Scarlets are one step away from a European Final, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wales Women’s coach Ioan Cunningham, captain Hannah Jones and hooker Kelsey Jones, along with Scarlets coach Dwayne Peel and outside half Sam Costelow.
We hear from Wales Women trio Gwenllian Pyrs, Keira Bevan and Carys Williams-Morris in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, as well as from all four regions ahead of Judgement Day.
Life as professional rugby players is certainly different for some of the Wales Women players preparing to face England in front of a sell out crowd. Lock Abbie Fleming contrasts it with her time working in the NHS during the Covid crisis, wing Lisa Neumann does not miss the eight hour round trips for training, while we also hear back rower Beth Lewis on how she uses her sports psychology qualifications. Cardiff Director of Rugby Dai Young has been there and done most things, but he is looking forward to a new experience in Judgement Day.
A tale of two injuries for Alisha Butchers that sums up the change to professionalism as well as anything, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from two young forwards, Kemsley Mathias and Liam Edwards, plus a walk down Memory Lane with JPR Williams and John Bevan.
A move set to irrevocably improve governance structures and change the face of the game in Wales for the better, forever – and a great win for Wales Women – in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from chairman Ieuan Evans and interim CEO Nigel Walker on the governance reforms backed by clubs, while from the Wales Women’s camp we speak to Kate Williams, Sioned Harries, Sisilia Tuipulotu and Kerin Lake.
Coverage of Wales Men, Wales Women and Wales U20s Six Nations campaigns in this week’s Welsh rugby Union Podcast. Warren Gatland rounds up a Six Nations campaign which leaves plenty of work ahead of the World Cup. We speak to Wales Women’s captain Hannah Jones, outside half Elinor Snowsill, scrum half Keera Bevan, back rower Georgia Evans and second row Natalia John. We also speak to U20s coach Byron Hayward and captain Ryan Woodman about the end of their Six Nations campaign.
Wales look to build on that win in Italy, we hear from coach Warren Gatland and wing Rio Dyer in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also speak to Wales U20s forwards coach Marc Breeze and wing Oli Andrew, as well as Wales Women’s lock Gwen Crabb to find out how their Six Nations preparations are going.
Wales coach Warren Gatland explains the thinking behind more changes in the team to face Italy, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from the Wales U20 camp, wing Llien Morgan, prop Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths, captain Ryan Woodman and defence coach Craig Everett, and about the expanding Wales Women’s programme.
A chance to hear what makes new Wales cap Mason Grady tick in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Another talented youngster, Scarlets and Wales outside half Sam Costelow reflects on his last 12 months. While we find out also what’s really going on at the Welsh breakdown in the Six Nations.
We hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland and prop Gareth Thomas, looking forward to facing England. We also speak to Wales U20 coach Byron Hayward and backs Harri Houston and Harri Ackerman.
We hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland and former captain Alun Wyn Jones about events in Welsh rugby this week, in the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Also we’ll look back 50 years to the famous Barbarians victory over the All Blacks in Cardiff – that dramatic start with Gareth Edwards scoring the opening try – arguably the greatest ever, with an opportunity to buy his match shirt from that day
We look forward to this weekend’s internationals in Scotland in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland, defence coach Mike Forshaw and centre Joe Hawkins about the game at Murrayfield. Wales U20 coach Byron Hayward looks forward to their game in Scotland, along with captain Ryan Woodman, Scrum half Archie Hughes and hooker Sam Scarfe.
We speak to WRU acting CEO Nigel Walker, Wales coach Warren Gatland and prop Gareth Thomas. We also go into the Wales U20 camp and catch up with the WRU Development Fifteen’s campaign in the women’s rugby Celtic Challenge.
I’d rather change the culture than win a Grand Slam – we hear at length from WRU chairman Ieuan Evans in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
The Six Nations squad announcement is always the moment which heralds exciting times for any rugby fan, we hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.A chance to hear from one of the Welsh players in the GB Sevens team, Morgan Williams, as well as hearing about exciting developments for women and girls rugby from Mike Hill, head coach of the new WRU Development XV.
We hear an insiders view on the new Wales coaching team in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Also former Wasps coach Lee Blackett enjoying life in West Wales, and three players making their mark – Keelen Giles at the Ospreys, Dan Davis at the Scarlets and Teddy Williams at Cardiff.
We hear from all four regions in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, including the learning process of Scarlets and Wales prop Sam Wainwright. We also hear from Ospreys centre Keiran, Cardiff outside half Jarrod Evans and Dragons coach Dai Flanagan.
We hear from all four regional coaches about the Festive Derbies in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
At the end of the year, a chance to hear the thoughts of WRU group chief executive Steve Phillips in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union podcast.
You’ve always got to believe, you’ve got to dream. The message from Wales coach Warren Gatland to fans in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
A chance to hear in full from Wales rugby coach past and future, Warren Gatland, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We get reaction from Wales wing Josh Adams and Cardiff Rugby coach Dai Young, as well as chatting to Wales Women’s centre Hannah Jones.
Ieuan Evans starts his time as WRU chairman, Siwan Lillicrap calls time on her Wales career, we hear from both in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
Wales coach Wayne Pivac reflects on the defeat to Georgia and looks forward to facing Australia. We also speak to captain Justin Tipuric and debutant Josh MacLeod.
Wales have picked a strong team to face Georgia this weekend, we hear from coaches Wayne Pivac and Stephen Jones, along with captain Justin Tipuric and centre Owen Watkin.
Can Wales bounce back against Argentina, we’ll hear a different side to Taulupe Faletau, how Wales defence coach Gethin Jenkins reacted to last week’s defeat, and Wales new boys Rio Dyer and Sam Costelow on their debuts. As well as coach Wayne Pivac and captain Justin Tipuric in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
Wayne Pivac, Justin Tipuric and Ken Owens look ahead to the All Blacks game in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Flanker Alex Callender looks back at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, while we also reflect on the WRU AGM and a new, old competition to boost the community game in Wales.
WRU performance director Nigel Walker and Women's head coach Ioan Cunningham review the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
Welsh Rugby Union members will be asked to vote on a number of modernising special resolutions at the 2022 Annual General Meeting, to be held next Sunday 30th October at Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel. The majority of resolutions being tabled are part of a concerted effort by the WRU Board to continue to update key elements of the WRU’s governance structure. Listen to WRU chairman Rob Butcher on the proposals.
We hear from new Wales captain Justin Tipuric about his approach to the role, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wales coach Wayne Pivac on his thinking and we also hear from Aberavon, riding high in the Indigo Group Premiership.
WRU Performance Director Nigel Walker, Women's Head Coach Ioan Cunningham and captain Siwan Lillicrap reflect on reaching the World Cup quarter-finals and the challenge ahead.
Women's Rugby World Cup Special. Wales captain Hannah Jones looks forward to the crunch quarter-final qualification game against Australia, with Liz Jones.
Wales name their squad for the November International Series, while Wales Women prepare for crunch time in the Rugby World Cup, all in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wayne Pivac, Sam Costelow and Kerin Lake.
Following on from the New Zealand game in the Women’s rugby World Cup, Wales look ahead to the crunch game against Australia with quarter-final qualification on the line. We hear from captain Siwan Lillicrap and backs coach Richard Whiffen.
A Welsh Rugby Union Podcast Extra from the Women's rugby World Cup in New Zealand, with flanker Beth Lewis and forwards coach Mike Hill.
How is the cost of living crisis affecting Welsh rugby clubs, what is the WRU doing about it and what were player numbers like at the start of the season – all in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to WRU community director Geraint John, and also Wales Women’s rugby World Cup captain Siwan Lillicrap.
A special Welsh Rugby Union Podcast Extra, reflecting on the opening game for Wales in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with captain Hannah Jones and coach Ioan Cunningham, starting with the injury news for forwards Alisha Butchers and Georgia Evans.
Wales forwards and roommates Gwen Crabb and Sisilia Tuipulotu tell the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast about their experiences on and off the pitch at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
We hear from WRU group finance director Tim Moss, explaining the facts behind the figures in the Annual Report.
Wales Women at their Rugby World Cup and a couple of Wales internationals back home in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Jaz Joyce and Elinor Snowsill Down Under, along with Bradley Roberts and Dan Lydiate in Wales.
Wales Women pick the squad to head to New Zealand for their Rugby World Cup, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Ioan Cunningham, captain Siwan Lillicrap, plus forward Georgia Evans and Carys Phillips. We also hear from Cardiff and Merthyr in the Indigo Premiership, as well as Scarlets and Wales centre Jonny Williams.
The Welsh Rugby Union sends condolences to the Royal family following the death of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II. She and the Royal family have a longstanding link with the WRU and the Stadium. The Queen was the Royal Patron of the WRU until handing over that role to her grandson Prince William, now of course the new Prince of Wales. We also reflect on the rugby action getting back underway, speaking to Wales Women, Wales prop Dillon Lewis and Aberavon coach Jason Hyatt.
We hear about the player pathway in action in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, with Ospreys centre Tian Thomas-Wheeler. Swansea coach Hugh Gustafson talks about their 150th season, while we also hear from a special celebration at Pentyrch RFC.
We hear at length from the Welsh Rugby Union’s head of player development John Alder in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We hear from Wales Women on tour in Canada as part of their World Cup build up, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from the Dragons in Dublin, and Cardiff, Newport and RGC in the Indigo Premiership.
As the Welsh regions go back into pre-season training, it’s a chance to hear why one of them has a new look in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Dragons RFC chairman David Buttress explains the new branding for the region, WRU community director Geraint John on the Fit, Fed, Fun campaign. While Wales women’s scrum half Keera Bevan describes their pre-season.
We hear more from inside the brave new world of professional women’s rugby in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear about a remarkable 12 months for Kelsey Jones, how Robyn Wilkins continues to balance rugby with work, and how Liliana Podpadec came through the Talent ID system.
We hear at length from Wales Women’s captain Siwan Lillicrap and prop Cerys Hale in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
We speak to Wales Women’s Player of the Year Alisha Butchers in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. And ahead of the start of the Commonwealth Games, we’ll hear from WRU head of Sevens Richie Pugh about his role.
Wales teams finish in South Africa with their heads held high, and prepare to start at the Commonwealth Games, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Coach Wayne Pivac and captain Dan Biggar assess the tour to South Africa, while Luke Treharne and Sam Cross look forward to the Commonwealth Games Sevens.
Wales create history in South Africa, we look forward to the deciding Test in this week's Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from Wales U20s at the end of their Summer Series and the Wales Women camp as their World Cup preparations as a professional squad get underway.
Exciting times for Wales Senior Men, Wales Women and Wales U20s in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Wayne Pivac and captain Dan Biggar ahead of the Second Test in South Africa, after coming so close in the first. We hear from Wales U20s after they qualify for the final of the Six Nations Summer Series, and also Wales Women as they announce more full-time contracts ahead of their World Cup.
We hear from the Wales camps in South Africa and Italy in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wales coach Wayne Pivac and captain Dan Biggar look ahead to the First Test against the Springboks, while we also go behind the scenes with Wales U20s at the Six Nations Summer Series in Italy.
We speak to Wales coach Wayne Pivac ahead of the tour to South Africa in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from scrum half Kieran Hardy, as well as more about the changes in the coaching structure at the Dragons.
We speak to the new Wales Player of the Year Will Rowlands in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. And we’ll hear from Wales Under 20s coach Byron Hayward as he announces his squad for their Summer Series.
A chance to hear more about the future direction of the United Rugby Championship in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. What about the South African teams, should there be second teams, what about player development, salary caps, some of the questions about the future direction of the United Rugby Championship with chief executive Martin Anayi.
A new tournament for Wales U20s, and what the future competition looks like for the regions, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union podcast. We speak to Wales U20s coach Byron Hayward about the new Summer Series, plus we hear at length from United Rugby Championship chief executive Martin Anayi about all the gripes, grumbles and potential growth for the competition.
We hear from George North and Adam Beard as they prepare to tour South Africa with Wales, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Also regional coaches Toby Booth of the Ospreys and Dean Ryan of the Dragons reflect on their squads.
The Wales squad to tour South Africa was announced this week – hear the detailed explanation from coach Wayne Pivac on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We’ll also look forward to the next stage of the World Rugby Sevens series, building up to this summer’s Commonwealth Games.
Last chances for Wales players to impress ahead of the squad being picked to tour South Africa this summer, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Cardiff coach Dai Young and scrum half Lloyd Williams, along with Wales Women duo Kelsey Jones and Beth Lewis.
We hear at length from WRU head of participation Geraint John, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. He explains the progressive decision to shorten the age range for a youth rugby side in Wales from three years to two – bringing the traditional upper age limit at this level down a year from Under-19 to Under-18 We’ll also hear a reaction to the Pontypool story about not finishing all their fixtures this season.
The tenth and final Six Nations weekend of the year – and the chance for Wales Women to get their best finish for 13 years in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We’ll also hear more from Chief executive Steve Phillips, performance director Nigel Walker and head of participation Geraint John on subjects such as player development, a global season for international rugby and Friday night rugby in the Six Nations.
The return of Sioned Harries for Wales Women and we hear from three of Welsh rugby’s wise men, chief executive Steve Phillips, performance director Nigel Walker and head of participation Geraint John.
Reaction to Wales Women’s defeat to England and a clean sweep for the U18s, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Wales women coach Ioan Cunningham and Wales U18s defence coach Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin.
We look ahead to Wales Women v England this weekend, along with Wales Men Sevens, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Ioan Cunningham, captain Siwan Lillicrap, scrum half Ffion Lewis, second row Gwen Crabb and centre Hannah Jones, along with Wales Sevens prospect Ewan Rosser.
A special focus on the Women’s Six Nations after Wales’s opening win in Dublin, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from captain Siwan Lillicrap, coach Ioan Cunningham, full back Kayleigh Powell, flanker Alisha Butchers and prop Donna Rose.
In this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast we reflect on the Men’s and U20s Six Nations and look forward to the Women’s. We speak to Wales Women Elinor Snowsill, Lisa Neumann and Kerin Lake ahead of their opening game in Ireland. Alun Wyn Jones and Dewi Lake reflect on mixed emotions after the Italy game while we find out more about Wales U20 prospect Ryan Woodman.
We hear from all three Wales camps in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Captain Dan Biggar talks about reaching a century of caps for Wales, while coach Wayne Pivac explains his selection. Wales Women’s coach Ioan Cunningham explains his squad selection for the Six Nations while captain Siwan Lillicrap reveals her great excitement ahead of the tournament. We also hear from Wales U20s captain Alex Mann.
We look ahead to Wales against France at the Principality Stadium this Friday in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Plus we hear from the Wales U20s and Wales women camps ahead of their games against France and the USA Falcons.
Wales centre Jonathan Davies reflects on the England defeat and looks ahead to facing France in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from the Wales Women’s camp a month out from their Six Nations starting and Scarlets and Wales outside half Rhys Patchell on his two years of injury struggles
Wales coach Wayne Pivac explains his selection thinking against England, we also hear from Dan Biggar and Ryan Elias in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Plus Wales U20s defence coach Craig Everett on his journey to the role, why flanker Tom Cowan chose Wales over England and the special attributes of centre Eddie James.
We start looking forward to the England game in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, as well as hearing from Wales women and contrasting university rugby with the academies. Wales players Jac Morgan and Nick Tompkins talk about beating Scotland with England next, in the week Women’s Six Nations tickets go on sale we speak to Gwenllian Pyrs, Kayleigh Powell and Sisilia Tuipolotu, as well as a special visit to Cardiff Metropolitan.
Changes in the Wales team to face Scotland and changes at the Principality Stadium for the game, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from Wales Under 20s Joe Hawkins and Wales Women’s star Jaz Joyce.
The longest Welsh Rugby Union Podcast we have ever done, there is so much to try and pack in. Wales coach Wayne Pivac explains his selection, wing Louis Rees Zammit says he’s getting even quicker, Wales U20s, the National Exiles programme, developments for Wales Women and changes at the Principality Stadium. Welsh Qualified players based outside Wales are welcome to register with the WRU Exiles programme at www.wru.wales/exiles Various links will then take them to further information.
Looking ahead to the start of the Six Nations in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from rival captains Dan Biggar and Jonny Sexton, along with Wales coach Wayne Pivac. We also speak to Wales U20s coach Byron Hayward and Wales Women’s Hannah Jones.
A Wales Six Nations squad always whets the rugby appetite, hear all the thinking in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Coach Wayne Pivac explains the reasons behind his selections, WRU group chief executive explains the importance of crowds at the home games. We also talk to two of the professional Wales Women, scrum half Ffion Lewis and centre Lisa Neumann.
An historic and emotional day for Wales Women with 12 players receiving professional contracts – in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from WRU performance director Nigel Walker, head coach Ioan Cunningham and captain Siwan Lillicrap. We also speak to WRU head of sevens Richie Pugh about the men’s team returning to the World Series this month.
Difficult situations lead to interesting interviews in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Find out why both Cardiff’s Dai Young and Ospreys’ Toby Booth think this is the most difficult period of their lengthy coaching careers. We also speak to forwards James Botham at Cardiff, on his lucky escape from South African quarantine, and Will Griffiths of the Ospreys, on the players helping his rapid rise.
Only one regional derby this week, but plenty of talking points on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Dwayne Peel and Gareth Davies at the Scarlets, Toby Booth and Morgan Morris at the Ospreys.
One match, four human stories in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. The two teams emerging from South African quarantine face off at the Arms Park, we hear from Cardiff rugby’s Dai Young and Josh Turnbull, as well as Dwayne Peel and Johnny McNicholl from the Scarlets.
A chance to hear from inside and outside the Covid quarantine situations which hit the Scarlets and Cardiff Rugby – and see how they have been coping with adversity. We hear from Dai Flanagan and Ryan Elias at the Scarlets, Seb Davies and Theo Cabango at Cardiff. Also former Wales prop Aaron Jarvis talks about his decision to retire and go into coaching in America.
“We are not robots” says Wales and Lions wing Josh Adams, a chance to hear at length about the human side in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear from Ellis Jenkins and Theo Cabango as Cardiff prepare to take on European Champions Toulouse in the oddest of circumstances, plus Bridgend and Newport in the Indigo Group Premiership.
A chance to hear from some of the Indigo Group Welsh Premiership coaches in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. As well as the importance of the Principality Stadium to the Welsh Government and we speak to a Welsh Paralympic gold medalist.
We round up the Autumn Series internationals with Wayne Pivac, Johnny McNicholl and Aaron Wainwright, as well as Wales Women’s coach Ioan Cunningham. We also find out more about the development of wheelchair rugby in Wales and the Indigo Premiership prospects for RGC and Cardiff RFC.
Wales coach Wayne Pivac discusses his options for the Australia match in the Week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Nick Tompkins describes switching to start the Fiji game minutes before kick off, Wales Women captain Siwan Lillicrap, scrum half Keira Bevan and backs coach Richard Whiffin describe their progress and we also hear about top level wheelchair rugby coming to the Principality Stadium.
We hear from the men’s and women’s Wales camps in this week’s Welsh rugby Union Podcast. Wales coach Wayne Pivac explains his thinking while we also hear from Ellis Jenkins, Kieran Hardy and Bradley Roberts. Wales women’s coach Ioan Cunningham also explains his thinking, while we hear also from Alisha Butchers, Cerys Hale, Caitlin Lewis, Jazz Joyce and Elinor Snowsill.
A momentous and historic week for the Women’s game in Wales – hear all about it in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union podcast. We speak to WRU performance director, Wales Women captain Siwan Lillicrap and coach Ioan Cunningham about the decision to offer professional contracts to the players building up to next year’s World Cup. We also hear from Wales coach Wayne Pivac looking ahead to the South Africa game
We look ahead to Wales against the All Blacks – and back to Wales Women against the Black Ferns – in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Wayne Pivac as well as key forwards Wyn Jones, Tomas Francis and Adam Beard, looking ahead to this weekend’s game against New Zealand. We also hear from coach Ioan Cunningham and captain Siwan Lillicrap after they played a training match against New Zealand Women.
Just how much is the All Blacks game worth to Welsh rugby and a chance to hear from the new Wales Women coaching team. We speak to WRU chief executive Steve Phillips, as well as Wales Women’s head coach Ioan Cunningham and attack coach Richard Whiffin.
A special focus on the Wales squad to take on the best in the world this Autumn. We speak to coach Wayne Pivac, along with players Jonny Williams, Rhys Carre and Elliot Dee.
What’s it like being called up for the Lions tour, growing up in Tonga, or helping Wales Women bounce back this Autumn, we find out in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Adam Beard about his remarkable 12 months, Sione Kalamafoni about his remarkable background, along with Siwan Lillicrap and Geraint Lewis about how Wales Women can bounce back this Autumn.
We hear from the Welsh Rugby Union’s new performance director Nigel Walker on the challenges facing him on his first day in the job. We also hear from some past and potentially future Wales internationals at each of the four regions.
We hear from the star players at all four regions in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. As the new season gets underway, we talk to Willis Halaholo, Cardiff Rugby, Jonathan Davies, Scarlets, Harrison Keddie, Dragons, and Tomas Francis, Ospreys.
We hear about Welsh rugby’s oldest trophy in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast – and how it came to be returned to the WRU. We also hear about the apprentice turned rugby officer and go along to a visually impaired rugby event in Cardiff.
Some well known Welsh rugby characters involved in Abergavenny v Brynmawr in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. While at regional level we’ll hear about a potentially career ending injury, about gaining career starting qualifications and a career-boosting move.
We hear about the return to rugby across Wales at a West Wales local derby between St Clears and Laugharne. We also speak to the Welsh regions as they get ready to start pre-season friendlies.
It’s a walk down memory lane this week, 50 years after Wales launched the Golden Era of the Seventies with a Grand Slam in 1971. We speak to flanker John Taylor, one of the key players, including the comparison with this season’s Six Nations when Wales again went to Paris for the final game chasing a Grand Slam.
We hear from Wales captain Jonathan Davies looking forward to the Autumn Internationals in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also hear about the return of community rugby with a visit to a local derby in Cardiff.
A chance to focus on rugby in North Wales in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast with a new man in charge. We chat at length to the new general manager in the North Wales development region, Alun Pritchard.
We look forward to the climactic Third Test for the British and Irish Lions in South Africa with Wales hooker Ken Owens and Lions coach Warren Gatland. We also speak to former Ebbw Vale and Dragons full back Carl Meyer, who’s now based in New Orleans, about the development of rugby in America. The comparison between Ebbw Vale and New Orleans is worth listening out for!
We look at the strong Welsh influence on the British and Irish Lions, 1-0 in South Africa after a thrilling First Test victory. We hear from Wales and Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones, along with former Wales coach Warren Gatland and former Ospreys coach Steve Tandy.
We hear from Welshman Gareth Baber, who will be in charge of Fiji at the Olympics Rugby Sevens, as they aim to repeat their gold medal success of last time round.
We look forward at the second Test between Wales and Argentina in Cardiff, as well as back at the Wales U20 Six Nations campaign. We hear from Wales coach Wayne Pivac, defence coach Gethin Jenkins, front rowers Elliot Dee and Gareth Thomas, along with centre Nick Tomkins. We also speak to Wales U20 coach Ioan Cunningham, as well as players Alex Mann, Efan Daniel, Christ Tshuinza and Cameron Jones.
We reflect on the win over Canada and look forward to Argentina in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Coach Wayne Pivac explains his thinking, we hear about all the players in the squad who go way back with outside half Callum Sheedy, scrum half Kieran Hardy back in the starting line-up and second row Will Rowlands on his step up in responsibility. We also hear from Wales U20s about their Six Nations campaign.
A chance to find out more about some of the players who are Welsh rugby’s future, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Coach Wayne Pivac explains his selection against Canada and we talk to prop Dillon Lewis and wing Tom Rogers. U20s forwards coach Rhys Thomas talks about their campaign and we find out more about lock James Fender and scrum half Ethan Lloyd.
A Welsh Olympian, rugby at the heart of the community and the Under 20s player who was man of the match after 790 days without a game, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union podcast. We speak to Jaz Joyce, heading to her second Olympics in the Rugby Sevens, hear about a community rugby scheme in Cardiff and also focus on the Wales U20s, including flanker Harri Deaves who was man of the match 790 days after his last match.
A complete Six Nations tournament in Cardiff kicks off this weekend, with Wales hosting the Under 20s Championships. We hear all about the Wales squad and from the two players who chose rugby over football. Ahead of the Wales summer internationals we hear why versatility helped Cardiff centre Ben Thomas gain his first senior Wales call-up.
We hear about the Wales squad for this summer’s internationals, including speaking to 20-year-old Ben Carter on his rapid rise. Dragons director of rugby Dean Ryan gives his views and Wales coach Wayne Pivac explains his thinking.
What does rugby give you when facing the most severe conditions on the planet in one of the hardest challenges around. Former Wales Women’s player Rebecca Rowe is about to find out.
We hear at length from former Wales and Lions coach Rob Howley in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We also speak to another Welshman coaching abroad as Chris Hitt tells how his story took him from working with the WRU to coaching Poland.
The sounds of people back at rugby clubs, training, having fun, looking forward in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We visit Llantwit Fardre RFC to hear about the whole range of rugby being played there. We also talk to two Welsh referees heading off to the Olympics, Adam Jones and Craig Evans.
A focus on Mental Health Awareness Week and one of the rising stars of Welsh rugby, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear about the mental health contribution Welshpool RFC are making to their community and also the latest developments for former Wales U20 lock Jac Price.
A special on the British and Irish Lions squad selection in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to captain Alun Wyn Jones, coach Warren Gatland, defence coach Steve Tandy and tour manager Jason Leonard.
WRU Chief Executive Steve Phillips on Friday night Six Nations, plans for Wales Women, the relationship with the regions and more in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We’ll also hear from Wales Women at the end of their Six Nations campaign, including second row Teleri Wyn Davies on the inspiration she got from her father – and she now hopes to pass on to the next generation of rugby playing girls.
As the Six Nations draws to a close, a special focus on the Women’s game in Wales this week on the Welsh Rugby Union podcast. It’s an anniversary this week of the sad accident that first paralysed Bryan ‘Yogi’ Davies in what was due to be his retirement game for Bala in 2007. Six years later it cost him his life, but he remains an inspiration at the club as we find out. Wales prop Cerys Hale talks about dealing with the social media reaction to results in a wide-ranging interview, as well as Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap on why she’s doing it partly to inspire young versions of herself.
Three Welshmen in the British and Irish Lions coaching team, we hear from all three and head coach Warren Gatland on his first selections. Defence coach Steve Tandy tells his story of going round the world from the Ospreys to the Lions, forwards coach Robin McBryde on how his time for Wales groomed him for this role and kicking coach Neil Jenkins explains his role on his sixth Lions tour as a player and coach. We also hear from Wales Women's captain Siwan Lillicrap and coach Warren Abrahams.
We hear from Wales Women full back Robyn Wilkins why winning her 50th cap should be less painful than her first, who painted a portrait of captain Siwan Lillicrap and what coach Warren Abrahams is looking for against Ireland this weekend.
Wales coach Wayne Pivac and captain Alun Wyn Jones on their Six Nations success, Wales Women’s captain Siwan Lillicrap on their Six Nations campaign. And the chance to hear at length from two of the top men in charge of Welsh rugby, WRU chief executive Steve Phillips and chairman Rob Butcher.
Reflections on Paris from Alun Wyn Jones and Josh Navidi, as well as WRU chairman Rob Butcher and chief executive Steve Phillips. We also hear about the Wales Women’s Six Nations squad from coach Warren Abrahams and captain Siwan Lillicrap. Finally we look at the end of the Pro14 season.
Wales go for the Grand Slam in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coaches Wayne Pivac and Jonathan Humphries along with players Adam Beard, Wyn Jones and Callum Sheedy. So what has been behind the change in results for Wales from 2020 to 2021 – and how would Sheedy feel about a last minute kick to clinch a Grand Slam.
Wales head to Italy as Triple Crown champions and looking to defend their 100 per cent record in the Six Nations so far. Coach Wayne Pivac explains his team selection, we hear from Jonathan Davies on the challenges at 12, Gareth Davies on returning to the starting line-up and Tomas Francis on the task of maintaining his perfect record against Italy.
Wales backs coach Stephen Jones on completing the Triple Crown against England, while prop Rhodri Jones reveals it’s his first ever victory against the men in White. And a trip down memory lane, but also a chance to find out what you could do with any rugby memorabilia, whether it’s in your attic or your clubhouse wall.
Wales coach Wayne Pivac explains the selection to face England for the Triple Crown. George North becomes the youngest player to reach 100 international caps, so has he had a chance to reflect this week? Forwards coach Jonathan Humphries on improvements up front and flanker Justin Tipuric on who’s hardest to tackle.
Wales attack coach Stephen Jones discusses the state of the squad as they prepare to face England for the Triple Crown. Also centre Owen Watkin reveals how the squad are keeping themselves entertained in lockdown, as well as talking about ‘that’ tackle. While Wales Women scrum half Jade Knight reveals the sacrifices she’s had to make in the last year, but how she’s hoping it will all pay off in 2021.
With Wales looking to build on an opening win against Ireland, we speak to coach Wayne Pivac about the injuries affecting his side. We also speak to Gethin Jenkins about his policies as defence coach, as well as players Taulupe Faletau, Justin Tipuric and Adam Beard.
We look ahead to the opening Six Nations game against Ireland with Wales coach Wayne Pivac and former centre Hadleigh Parkes, while Wales U20 coach Gareth Williams talks about avoiding a lost generation because of Covid.
We hear at length from one of the up-and-coming Welsh coaches – and his international journey – on this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Former Cardiff and Glamorgan Wanderers player Scott Sneddon is currently coaching in Hong Kong, but about to return to the UK and he has been part of the WRU’s coaching development pathway.
Wales coach Wayne Pivac explains the thinking behind the Wales squad for the Six Nations. We also hear from returning back rower Dan Lydiate on why he thinks he’s in the best form of his life, Dai Young on his return to Cardiff Blues as interim director of rugby along with up-and-coming prop Corey Domachowski.
We focus on Wales women, an international heading for the Ospreys next season and one of the rising stars in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Wales Women’s captain Siwan Lillicrap after their first get-together of the year, Ospreys coach Toby Booth on the 60-cap rule and Dragons centre Aneurin Owen.
We hear from Wales internationals at all four regions before the final round of the festive derbies on this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Jonathan Davies at the Scarlets, Aaron Wainwright at the Dragons, Sam Cross at the Ospreys and Lloyd Williams at the Blues.
We find some positives to review in 2020, it provided the chance to shine a light on various areas within the WRU which don’t normally get much attention. One of those is what an interesting, varied and busy bunch the Wales rugby women are, as well as a chance to go in depth on some of the work behind the scenes in the WRU this year.
A special on the Welsh derbies in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, looking ahead to this year’s games and back at some classics. We speak to Premier Sport pundits Tom Shanklin and Shane Willliams – who are the players to look out for, what are their most memorable derby games and much more, from style of play to style of haircuts.
A special this week, hearing at length from record-breaking referee Nigel Owens on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast - 100 international caps as a referee, then retiring from the highest level. So how did he get into refereeing, what are the highlights of his long career – and what next?
We talk about Covid bubbles, racism, Autumn Nations Cup reaction and a new coaching appointment on this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wales coach Wayne Pivac and players Tomas Francis and Gareth Davies, Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt on his anti-racism campaigning and new Wales Women’s coach intern Sophie Spence.
The end of the Autumn Nations Cup this weekend on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wales coach Wayne Pivac explains his thinking ahead of the game against Italy, while Wales’s Jersey Boys talk about their rise to international level.
We look ahead to Wales England at Parc y Scarlets with head coach Wayne Pivac, scrum half Lloyd Williams and flanker James Botham, as well as hearing about life in quarantine for the Dragons.
A chance to meet the new Wales Women coaching team in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Former USA Women’s Sevens assistant coach Warren Abrahams is the full-time Wales Women head coach, and 67-times capped former Wales captain and North Wales academy coach Rachel Taylor has been appointed as full-time Wales Women National Skills Coach. We also find out about some of the surprising connections in the team coach Wayne Pivac has picked to face Georgia.
A chance to hear at length from new interim Group Chief Executive of the Welsh Rugby Union Steve Phillips. What are the chances of crowds being allowed into the Six Nations, how will Welsh rugby cope in the current situation – and what was it like playing with a young Shane Williams. We also hear from Wales coach Wayne Pivac, while flanker Shane Lewis-Hughes talks about what he’s learning from training with Alan Wyn Jones.
In this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast we reflect on the narrow defeat to Scotland with Blues scrum half Lloyd Williams and Scarlets prop Wyn Jones. We also hear from Tyler Morgan, the 2015 Rugby World Cup star making his comeback from injury and illness at the Scarlets.
The best build up to the visit of Scotland in the Six Nations this weekend, on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear at length from Wales coach Wayne Pivac on his thinking, as well as paying tribute to 70s Wales rugby legend JJ Williams. We also hear from Gareth Davies, Owen Watkin and Sam Parry.
International rugby is back – we hear from the Wales men’s and women’s camps on this week’s Welsh Rugby Union podcast. Wales coach Wayne Pivac, forwards Cory Hill and Justin Tipuric discuss the match and the different preparation. We also get the chance to hear at length from the new man in charge of Wales Women, Darren Edwards.
We hear from both Wales Men and Women as they launch the new Macron team kit, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Jonathan Davies describes his return from a potentially career-threatening injury, while Ross Moriarty describes life inside the Wales team bio-bubble. Wales Women’s captain Siwan Lillicrap and second row Gwen Crabb also look ahead to resuming their Six Nations campaign.
A special focus on the Wales squad for the Autumn internationals this week on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Wayne Pivac in detail about his thinking, as well as one player included – Scarlets scrum half Kieran Hardy – and one player left out – Dragons outside half Sam Davies.
We hear from Wales internationals at all four regions, as the new Guinness Pro14 season kicks off this weekend We hear from Jake Ball at the Scarlets, Owen Watkin at the Ospreys, Josh Adams at the Blues and Rhodri Williams at the Dragons about their approaches to these games and potentially the Wales internationals following.
We hear from Wales Women’s international Alecs Donovan on a range of subjects. She is preparing for the re-arranged Six Nations game against Scotland, while also helping out in a great new partnership between the WRU and School of Hard Knocks to help members of the rugby community back into work if they have lost their job because of the Coronavirus crisis. And so much more . . .
Two Welsh teams in quarter-final action in the European Challenge Cup. We find out how Wales players Gareth Davies of the Scarlets and Aaron Wainwright of the Dragons are feeling after their breaks and return to action. Dragons Director of Rugby Dean Ryan discusses the differences coaching in England and Wales, and Scarlets head coach Glenn Delaney reveals an unlikely source of inspiration ahead of their trip to Toulon.
This week a special focus on disability rugby in Wales. We speak to Darren Carew, the WRU’s disability rugby co-ordinator, about the latest developments.
A chance to hear from players and a coach in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Scarlets captain Ken Owens, coach Glenn Delaney and Blues and Wales back rower Josh Navidi all talk about returning to action and lessons learned from the lockdown.
The developing return to rugby in Wales and a Welsh coach with the New Zealand champions – in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to WRU regional manager for the Dragons region Adrian Evans at training in Caerphilly, while also talking to former Wales wing Mark Jones – now working with New Zealand champions the Crusaders and provincial side Canterbury.
Getting more women into refereeing is certainly a priority for the WRU referee’s department, taking charge of men’s games is a big part of that development. This week we speak to WRU national performance referee manager Paul Adams, along with 74 times capped former Wales prop Jenny Davies, who turned to coaching after giving up playing but is now moving up through the levels as a referee.
How do you cope in lockdown as an elite athlete? We look at the regions returning to action and in particular the Scarlets, under new management, with Glenn Delaney taking over as head coach. Backs coach Dai Flanagan has also been working hard as part of the WRU’s coach development scheme, so has plenty to talk about. Also former Wales international Richard Parks on how he coped with lockdown – along with some interesting warnings.
As rugby training re-starts at clubs round Wales, one person who can talk about it on several levels is the WRU’s hub officer at Cardiff and Vale College Lauren Holloway. She’s also club coach co-ordinator and minis and juniors COVID lead at St Albans in Cardiff, as well as the club’s Under 13’s coach.
John Manders is the new man on the WRU National Council, after being voted on by the member clubs in Wales. This is a chance to hear much more from the man himself, his background, what he hopes to achieve and the remarkable project which is transforming his beloved Old Illtydians Rugby Club.
How can Welsh rugby clubs return to training, what needs to be done, what sort of rugby might they play, when might competitive rugby return in Wales – questions for WRU community director Geraint John in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
A chance to hear from loosehead prop Rhys Carre, part of the Wales Rugby World Cup squad before a move to Saracens. He’s come back to Wales to re-join the Blues and is getting ready for the restarted season.
Former Wales Under 20s captain Tommy Reffell was the Premiership Rugby Breakthrough Player last/this season, he’s also just committed his future to Leicester and Wales. This time last year he was playing for Wales in the World Rugby U20 Championship, part of the side which beat New Zealand. A chance to hear about returning from lockdown and his plans for the future.
Elite players in Wales have been heading back into training this week, so it’s a chance to look forward as well as back in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. There aren’t many Wales players who can describe what it’s like to beat New Zealand, but it’s just over a year since the Wales Under 20s did just that at the Junior World Championships. Their captain was Ospreys and Wales squad hooker Dewi Lake.
We speak to WRU Rugby Enterprise Manager Greg Woods this week. What does the role involve, what are the chances of alternative versions of the game leading the way out of this Coronavirus crisis and how are the teams in the Indigo Group Premiership preparing.
“I’m really proud of what I’ve been able to do for these patients over the last couple of months.” Angharad De Smet, Ospreys and Wales. “Donning PPE to go into ICU with definitely COVID positive patients on ventilators is quite an intense area of work and can be quite terrifying.” Abbie Fleming, Cardiff Blues and Wales. We speak to two NHS workers who also happen to be Wales rugby internationals on this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.
This week we speak to Phil Bennett on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, whose try against Scotland in 1977 has just been voted by Welsh Rugby fans as the best Wales try ever. Quite an accolade, and an opportunity to hear about that game, more 70s memories, who is the player who might have improved even that team, and comparisons with the modern era.
A look at health and mental health through the coronavirus crisis – and the role rugby is still playing in helping, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Dragons Gateway Community coach Gareth Sullivan explains his role. We’ll also hear from Wales international back Jonah Holmes on why he decided to move to the Dragons.
A chance this week to hear at length about how the top Welsh coaches of the future are being developed. Wales once led the world in coaching development, now there is a concerted effort to get back to the top. We speak to the man running those efforts, WRU performance coach manager Dan Clements.
Two interviews this week. Treharris Pheonix Rugby Club has proved itself at the heart of the community in these difficult times, providing food in the area for those who need it. We speak to club committeeman Huw Evans and club steward Pip Gwynne. Also London Welsh are one of the great names of the game, with a star studded history. But after the professional outfit went bust, the amateur side is rising back up through the ranks under director of rugby Cai Griffiths, the former Ospreys and Wales age grade prop. We hear his story.
How are Welsh rugby clubs coping in the Coronavirus crisis, what should they be doing now and what should they be doing next? This week’s Welsh rugby union podcast is a chance to hear from WRU National Club Development Manager Chris Munro. How are Welsh clubs faring, what’s the advice for what to do next, is this a chance to re-set the way clubs are run for the better – eventually. Plenty of questions, some interesting and informative answers.
A chance to hear at length from Wales national performance referee manager Paul Adams on this week’s Welsh Rugby Union podcast. So what effect is this lockdown having on referees, some were due to be travelling the world this summer from international series to the Olympics. What effect will it have on current referees – and the future development. Plenty of questions for the WRU refereeing department to be looking at.
A chance to hear at length from Wales national coach Wayne Pivac on this week’s Welsh Rugby Union podcast. So what are the Wales players up to during the lockdown, how many have had the symptoms of coronavirus, how will it feel to return to the Principality Stadium after it’s been turned into a hospital at the moment, what about the postponement of the Scotland game, how can rugby use this time to come out stronger – and how long do the players need to be back in training before they could start playing internationals again. A chance to hear the answers to plenty of questions.
Raising money for health charities, while looking after the elite end of the game – we hear at length from WRU performance director Ryan Jones in this week’s Welsh rugby Union Podcast. This weekend he’s attempting his biggest challenge yet. How his own playing career helped prepare him, what effect is the current lock down having on the elite end of the game and how does he look back on this season’s Six Nations for men and women. A chance to hear from one of the top men in Welsh rugby.
How are the players coping in the lock down, does it actually help Wales Women to close the gap on professional opponents? And why do the values of rugby help those from disadvantaged backgrounds. This week we talk to Wales Women’s outside half Elinor Snowsill, with some fascinating thoughts about the rugby side and how rugby helps disadvantaged children.
How will the current lockdown period affect the future development of top Wales rugby players? In this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast we talk in depth with Gareth Williams, head coach of Wales Under 20s and also Transitional Players in their early 20s. The World Rugby Under 20 championship, which was due to be held in Northern Italy, has been cancelled this summer. So that means a very different development profile for many of the best young players in Wales.
How is the Welsh rugby community coping and how will it survive going forward – let’s find out more in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union podcast. A chance this week to hear at length from the WRU’s community director Geraint John, someone at the heart of decisions affecting every rugby club in Wales in these tough times.
A different Welsh Rugby Union podcast for different times. This week it’s a chance to hear at length from WRU national exiles officer Gareth Davies – about all the players, men and women, outside Wales who end up pulling on the red jersey at some level, or just taking part in Exiles events to re-connect. There’s plenty that most people won’t know about this long-running programme.
We will concentrate on the rugby in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wales Under 20s finished their Six Nations campaign, we hear from coach Gareth Williams, captain Jac Morgan and centre Bradley Roderick. Ollie Phillips. the head of Wales Women’s Sevens, talks about his role, while we also get the chance to find out more about Wales prop Cerys Hale.
Wales U20 trio Jac Morgan, Ellis Bevan and Ioan Lloyd are determined to finish the Six Nations campaign with a win against Scotland at Stadiwm Zip World
The Welsh Rugby Union Podcast celebrates Alun Wyn Jones joining All Black Richie McCaw on a world record 148 international appearances this week. We hear from Wales coach Wayne Pivac, debutante WillGriff John and the returning Cory Hill. With Wales Womens’ Six Nations campaign over for now, we speak to captain Siwan Lillicrap, coach Gareth Wyatt and outside half Robyn Wilkins. In the buoyant Wales U20 camp, we hear more from captain Jac Morgan along with Ioan Lloyd and Ellis Bevan.
England v Wales week in this edition of the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear the thinking of coach Wayne Pivac, as well as players Josh Navidi, Rob Evans and Dillon Lewis, while Sam Warburton discusses his return to the Wales camp and Twickenham. Wales Women pair Siwan Lillicrap and Georgia Evans help launch Rookie Rugby with some interesting revelations. We also hear from wales U20s, coach Gareth Williams and players Ben Warren, Aneurin Owen and Jac Morgan.
Ben Warren, Jac Morgan and Aneurin Owen look ahead to Friday's showdown against England in the U20 Six Nations clash to be held at Kingsholm Stadium
The latest news from the Wales camps in the Six Nations, including the Olympics and beating the world champions, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear the news from Wales attack coach Stephen Jones, while former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards talks about returning with France. We speak to all three Wales women in the Team GB Olympics Sevens initial training squad, Jaz Joyce, Hannah Jones and Keira Bevan, while Wales Women’s captain Siwan Lillicrap reflects on the defeat to France. We also speak to coaches and players from Wales U20s after they beat world champions France.
Wales teams looking to bounce back and compensation for storm damage in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wales coach Wayne Pivac and forwards Justin Tipuric and Wyn Jones. We hear from Wales Women coach Geraint Lewis and forwards Siwan Lillicrap and Gwen Crabb. We also speak to Wales U20s pair Jac Morgan and Ben Carter.
We hear the latest from the Wales camp in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Skills coach Neil Jenkins and scrum half Gareth Davies look ahead to France, while Justin Tipuric and Dillon Lewis look back at events in Ireland. Wales Women’s Robyn Wilkins explains more about her life outside the Wales team and we also have a special report on Walking Rugby.
A stormy weekend predicted in Ireland as we look ahead to the men’s women’s and 20s games on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Hear why Wales centre Nick Tomkins has earned the nickname ‘Neil,’ plus what it was like seeing his English Father in a Wales jersey. We also speak to Wayne Pivac, Hadleigh Parkes and Wyn Jones. Wales Women coach Chris Horsman and captain Siwan Lillicrap look ahead, while returning flanker Manon Johnes talks about an exciting year which will see her going up to Oxford University. At Under 20s level, we speak to Gareth Williams, Jac Morgan and Sam Costelow.
The 2020 Six NATIONS is about to get under way – keep listening to the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast for the best previews on all the internationals this weekend. We hear from Wayne Pivac, Stephen Jones, George North, Josh Adams and Dillon Lewis on the Italy game at the Principality Stadium. Coach Chris Horsman and captain Siwan Lillicrap preview the Women’s game, while coach Gareth Williams, captain Jac Morgan and outside half Sam Costelow look ahead to the U20s.
Wales trio Aneurin Owen, Jac Morgan and Sam Costelow look ahead to the U20 Six Nations.
Six Nations launch week on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Wales captains Alun Wyn Jones and Siwan Lillicrap, plus Wales coach Byron Hayward and Neil Jenkins. WRU chairman Gareth Davies pays tribute to chief executive Martyn Phillips, who’s announced his departure in the summer, plus Adam Jones is joining the full-time roster of Welsh referees and Coleg Gwent rugby director Matthew Jones discusses winning the National Schools and Colleges League.
A chance to hear in depth from the announcements of the men’s and women’s Wales squad announcements, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wayne Pivac on his selection, while on the Women’s side we hear from coach Chris Horsman, captain Siwan Lillicrap and new Sevens coach Ollie Phillips. Finally we catch up with Cardiff Blues back rower Nick Williams after he was reduced to tears by a special visit by his Mum from New Zealand.
We focus on the European Challenge Cup and Wales Six Nations squad hopefuls in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Dillon Lewis, Hallam Amos, John Mulvihill, Ceri Jones, Matthew Screech, Aaron Shingler and Brad Mooar.
We hear from the men’s and ladies’ captains of Wales in this New Year Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Alun Wyn Jones and Siwan Lillicrap look forward, also hear the stories from Paige Randall and Natalia John on the women’s side, Cory Hill and Jarrod Evans from the men’s. Plus a special feature on Walking Rugby.
A Merry Derbies Christmas from the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from all four regions, including Brad Mooer on why Santa is a Scarlet, as well as Ebbw Vale coach Greg Woods on his side’s Indigo Group Premiership battle.
We hear from all four regions ahead of the Christmas derby season in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Jake Ball, Dean Ryan, Justin Tipuric, Matt Sherratt, John Mulvihill and James Ratti.
Some personal stories which are a little different on this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wales Women’s prop Amy Evans on international retirement, her favourite moments and on reaching the top while dealing with diabetes. Wales back rower Ellis Jenkins on returning from injury, Wales U19s coach Gareth Williams on their win over Scotland. And Cambridge University will have two Welsh captains for the first time in the Men’s and Women’s Varsity Matches, Fiona Shuttleworth on playing with her twin sister, Stephen Leonard on combining rugby with trying to find a cure for cancer.
We reflect on the double header against the Barbarians, hearing from all the main people involved. Wales coach and captain Wayne Pivac and Justin Tipuric give their throughts, while we also hear from Barbarians coaching duo Warren Gatland and Robin McBryde on their, Principality Stadium return. Wales Women captain Siwan Lillicrap and coach Chris Horsman look back at their game, along with Barbarians wing Dyddgu Howell and assistant coach Rachel Taylor.
We hear about the Wales v Barbarians games on this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Siwan Lillicrap, Chris Horsman, Elinor Snowsill and Gwen Crabb look forward to the women’s game, while Wayne Pivac, Jake Ball and Aaron Wainwright look ahead to the men’s match.
We hear at length from the new Wales coaching team in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wayne Pivac, Stephen Jones and Jonathan Humphreys explain their thinking. WRU chairman Gareth Davies and new Board member Liza Burgess discuss the WRU AGM.
A remarkable story which puts sport in perspective in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wales Women’s Robyn Lock talks about her five-year journey from serious illness to a first international cap. We also speak to Liza Burgess, the first women elected by the clubs onto the WRU council. We hear from Beddau, Carmarthen Quins and Cardiff about the WRU Challenge Cup, while the Ospreys and Blues look ahead to Europe.
Wales finish the World Cup in fourth, while Wales Women kick off their autumn series in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Warren Gatland, Alun Wyn Jones, Robin McBryde, James Davies, Ross Moriarty, Dillon Lewis and Owen Lane out in Japan. We also speak to Wales Women coach Gareth Wyatt and debutante Meg Webb, on the advice she received from her cousins, Wales scrum half Rhys Webb and Under 20s captain Tommy Reffell.
Plenty of reaction from Japan, the importance of clubs back in Wales and previewing the Wales Women Autumn Series in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from forwards coach Robin McBryde, as well as Elliott Dee, Dan Biggar and Jonathan Davies after the Rugby World Cup semi-final. Dragons player James Benjamin describes the importance of the Whiteheads club, while Wales Sevens player Kayleigh Powell looks forward to the chance of earning a first fifteens cap in the Wales Women Autumn Series.
The Rugby World Cup dream lives on, we hear reaction in Japan and the impact back in Wales in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Out in Japan we hear from Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards, Hadleigh Parkes, Dan Biggar, Ross Moriarty and Aaron Wainwright, while we also have a special report from Wainwright’s home club back in Newport, Whiteheads.
World Cup quarter-finals – and the role women can play in Welsh rugby – in this week’s Welsh rugby union podcast. We hear from Stephen Jones, Ken Owens, Gareth Davies and Josh Adams out in Japan at the Rugby World Cup. Back in Wales we go to Women, Rugby and You at the Cwmbran Stadium to showcase careers in rugby on and off the pitch. Plus Wales Women’s coach Rowland Phillips has announced his squad for their Autumn internationals.
Wales reach the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup, we hear from coach warren Gatland, captain Alan Wyn Jones and back rower Josh Navidi. We also hear about the Schools and Colleges League from Coleg Sir Gar, Coleg Gwent, Gower College and Whitchurch. We also speak to Ebbw Vale, Pontypridd and Cardiff in the Indigo Group Premiership.
A good start for Wales in the Rugby World Cup, we hear from forwards coach Robin McBryde, sports scientist Ryan Chambers about the special challenges of Japan, locks Adam Beard and Bradley Davies, while Rhys Patchell looks back at the victory over Australia. Back in Wales we find out more about touch rugby for over 35’s, the Indigo Group Premiership and the Schools and Colleges League.
A good start for Wales at the rugby World Cup in Japan, the Guinness Pro14 about to start in Wales, on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Stephen Jones, Josh Adams and Dillon Lewis with the Wales squad in Japan, we also hear from all four regions in Wales as well as more about the WRU digital initiative.
We hear from more members of the Wales squad in Japan for Rugby World Cup, Premiership, Schools and Colleges and learning through rugby. George North, Aaron Wainwright, Aaron Shingler, Tomas Francis, Dillon Lewis and Wyn Jones all talk about what the World Cup means to them. We hear more information of Wyn Jones as a tighthead from former teammate Emyr Phillips, now coaching Carmarthen Quins. We also hear from Swansea. We hear about the Schools and Colleges league from Coleg Y Cymoedd, and Newport High, as well as the WRU’s new digital initiative in schools.
As Wales fly to Japan for the Rugby World Cup, we hear from several of the players about their hopes and backgrounds. We speak to Dan Biggar, Josh Navidi, Justin Tipuric, Gareth Davies, Hallam Amos and Nicky Smith. We also look at the Indigo Group Premiership with Merthyr, Llandovery and Llanelli.
We look at the Wales squad for the Rugby World Cup. Coach Warren Gatland explains his thinking, while we also hear from Cory Hill, Davies brothers James and Jonathan, Rhys Carre, Rhys Patchell and Owen Watkin. We also look forward to the start of the Indigo Group Premiership season with Bridgend, Aberavon and RGC, with a special tribute to former Bridgend chairman Derrick King.
Warren Gatland reflects – and looks forward – as his final game in charge of Wales in Cardiff looms this weekend, taking on Ireland before finalising the squad for the Rugby World Cup. We hear from new cap, Cardiff Blues wing Owen Lane, as well as Ospreys centre Scott Williams. While WRU performance director Ryan Jones welcomes the Guinness Pro14 Final to Cardiff and looks ahead to Japan.
Welcome to the Podcast of the number one team in the world. After the Wales win against England in Cardiff we hear from coaches Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones, as well as Leigh Halfpenny, Ken Owens and Ross Moriarty.
It’s a Wales v England special in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Coach Warren Gatland explains his thinking ahead of the game, Jonathan Davies on being half of the first pair of brothers to play for Wales for 13 years, lock Jake Ball on looking to take his chance this weekend. Prop Tomas Francis and centre Hadleigh Parkes look back on the game in Twickenham last weekend.
With Wales heading to Twickenham to start their World Cup warm-ups, we look at ground-breaking moves in North Wales. Former Wales captain Rachel Taylor is taking on a skills coach role for both the men and women, we also hear from new RGC head coach Matt Silva. Wales U18 are in South Africa, we speak to head coach Chris Horsman and full back Dan John, son of former Wales scrum half Paul.
Former Wales prop Paul James looks back over his illustrious career in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Wales Women captain Carys Phillips looks ahead to the Autumn series, while former Ireland international Sophie Spence talks about women coaching in the men’s game now she’s part of the coaching team in Penclawdd. Finally Sam Davies discusses his move from the Ospreys to the Dragons.
Tough is the word most used for the Wales world Cup training in the Alps. A chance to hear just why from Robin McBryde, Taulupe Faletau, Tomas Francis and Ryan Elias. Matt Silva on his new role as head coach of RGC in North Wales, as well as referees Nigel Owens and Adam Jones.
A special focus on the Indigo Premiership in this week's Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear about the new season from WRU community director Geraint John, chairman of the Premiership clubs Jonathan Jones, Cardiff RFC coach Steve Law and Swansea coach Hugh Gustafson. We also look back at last season with Mark Jones, Rhys Jones and Alex Webber.
A new Wales kit and special focus on Wales women this week on the Welsh rugby union podcast. We hear from Wales players Ken Owens, George North, Cory Hill and Owen Lane about the new Under Armour kit and world cup preparations. We also have a special focus on Wales women with Liza Burgess, Rachel Taylor and Rowland Phillips.
A Welsh Rugby Union Podcast special walk down memory lane at the Principality Stadium. We look back over the years with events manager Mark Davies, who has worked there from the start, former stadium manager Gerry Toms, groundsman Lee Evans and WRU group finance director Steve Phillips. We also look ahead to one of the main non-rugby events there next year – the Nitro World Games.
The Principality Stadium is 20-years-old this week, the anniversary of the opening game against South Africa. We hear from WRU chairman Gareth Davies looking back at the achievement of building the iconic stadium. WRU group chief executive Martyn Phillips discusses the positive news for the Premiership. We also review the end of the World Rugby U20 Championships with Wales head coach Gareth Williams, forwards coach Richard Kelly, plus players Jac Price, Nick English, Harri Morgan and Cai Evans.
Hear more about how Wales U20 beat New Zealand at the World Rugby U20 Championships in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from backs Deon Smith and Dafydd Buckland, along with forwards Jac Morgan and Jac Price on their thrilling victory in Argentina. We also hear why the Welsh referees have made a generous donation to the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust and with the Wales players starting their World Cup preparations, coach Warren Gatland explains his thinking.
Could the Nitro World Games be the most spectacular event held at the Principality Stadium? We find out more from WRU group chief executive and action sports icon and event co-creator Travis Pastrana. We also catch up with Wales U20s in Argentina as they finish the World Rugby U20 championships group stages with a win. We hear from coaches Gareth Williams and Byron Hayward, as well as players Tommy Reffell, Dafydd Buckland and Ioan Davies.
Wales U20s get off to a winning start and more history for Wales Women in this week’s Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Out in Argentina for the World Rugby Under 20s championship, we speak to Wales U20 captain Dewi Lake and centre Max Llewellyn, as well as referee Craig Evans. Back at the Principality Stadium we speak to Wales women’s Elinor Snowsill about representing the Barbarians, who will be coming to play Wales this November.
We are getting ready for the World Rugby Under 20s Championship in this week’s Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from captain Dewi Lake, coach Gareth Williams and key back rower Lennon Greggains. We also speak to Bridgend coach Matt Silva after their remarkable escape from relegation from the Principality Premiership and a special recognition award for chairman Derrick King.
A Merthyr double at the Principality Premiership Awards – assistant coach Gavin Dacey talks about the impact of Coach of the Year Dale McIntosh and Player of the Year Craig Locke. Justin Tipuric and Dan Evans of the Ospreys, along with Wayne Pivac of the Scarlets, reflect on their Champions Cup play-off game, while we also hear from Wales U20 duo Deon Smith and Ed Scragg.
We look ahead to the play-off game between the Ospreys and the Scarlets for a place in next season's Champions Cup. We hear from Justin Tipuric, George North and Allen Clarke from the Ospreys, Wayne Pivac, Leigh Halfpenny and Gareth Davies for the Scarlets. Dean Ryan talks about taking the Director of Rugby role at the Dragons, while we also speak to Wales U20 coach Gareth Williams and centre Tiaan Thomas Wheeler.
We hear from Nigel Owens after he was confirmed to referee at his fourth Rugby World Cup, we also hear from one of the players in a showcase event at the Principality Stadium and hear much more about Walking Rugby.
Wales coach Warren Gatland explains the thinking behind the World Cup training squad announced this week, we also hear from all four regions after Judgement Day. Former Wales back rowers Nathan Thomas and Andy Powell discuss taking Abergavenny and Brecon, respectively, to Principality Stadium glory in the Bowl and Plate, we also hear from Cardiff and Merthyr.
We hear from all four regions ahead of Judgement Day, John Mulvihill of the Blues, Owen Watkin of the Ospreys, Elliot Dee of the Dragons and Ioan Cunningham of the Scarlets. Plus we hear from all six clubs involved in Finals Day, Abergavenny, Oakdale, Brecon, Bonymaen, Cardiff and Merthyr.
Special look at the Urdd Sevens, while Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac looks forward to Judgement Day.
Wales Grand Slammers Cory Hill and Josh Navidi turn their hands to selling Under Armour Summer Series tickets, we also hear from Josh Turnbull and Ken Owens. We speak to Wales U19 coaches Geraint Lewis and Chris Horsman, as well as finding out some of the impact of the WRU Disability Strategy.
The WRU disability strategy is starting to take shape on the ground, we hear from WRU performance director Ryan Jones, disability rugby co-ordinator Darren Carew and schools hub officer Chris Dicomidis. We also look at the season run-in with Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac and centre Hadleigh Parkes, along with Blues coach John Mulvihill and captain Kristian Dacey.
We hear about the latest big event coming to the Principality Stadium, Manchester United against AC Milan. We also look at the impact of a schools hub officer in Rhymney, the Urdd WRU 7s launch and Wales U19s reaction.
A chance to relive and rejoice in the Wales Grand Slam. Return to the atmosphere of the Principality Stadium, while we hear from Warren Gatland, Alun Wyn Jones, Josh Navidi, Josh Adams, Hadleigh Parkes, Dillon Lewis and Justin Tipuric. Wales Women also had a good win, we hear from Amy Evans, Siwan Lillicrap, Jaz Joyce and coach Rowland Phillips, as well as Wales U18s Ethan Lewis.
This week we report on what could be Welsh rugby history in the making. We hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland, forwards coach Robin McBryde and prop Rob Evans on the Grand Slam clash with Ireland. Wales Women coach Rowland Phillips, along with forwards Gwen Crabb and Alisha Butchers look back at their win over Scotland and forward to Ireland, while Wales U20s coach Gareth Williams also looks forward to the Irish clash.
Welsh rugby is never boring. We hear from Warren Gatland, Ken Owens, Jonathan Davies and Tomas Francis on facing Welsh rugby politics while they prepare to face Scotland. Wales Women’s coach Rowland Phillips, centre Hannah Jones and flanker Beth Lewis look forward to their game in Scotland.
Enjoy the reaction after Wales' win over England extending their winning run to a record 12 matches. We hear from coach Warren Gatland, captain Alun Wyn Jones and scrum half Gareth Davies. Wales Women's coach Rowland Phillips, captain Carys Phillips and try-scoring wing Jess Kavanagh give their reaction to the England game, while we have an extended interview with Geraint John on his new role as WRU community director.
We speak to Wales coach Warren Gatland, lock Cory Hill, wing Josh Adams, centre Jonathan Davies and forwards coach Robin McBryde looking forward to facing England this weekend. Wales Women’s coach Rowland Phillips looks ahead to their game and we also hear from 18-year-old Alex Callender who will be making her first start for Wales. Carys Hales and Siwan Lillicrap explain how they got into rugby and playing for Wales, while U20 coach Gareth Williams takes charge of his first Wales game on home turf.
Who’s boss in the Wales women’s camp? No 8 Siwan Lillicrap and forwards coach Hugh Gustafson work together at Swansea University where Siwan is the boss, then it’s all change for Wales women’s forwards where Hugh is in charge. We hear from them both, along with Neil Jenkins, Owen Watkin, Josh Navidi and Jonah Holmes. Plus, what’s changed at the Principality Stadium? Manager Mark Williams reveals all.
Wales coach Warren Gatland explains his team selection against Italy, while flanker Thomas Young talks about his Six Nations debut and forwards coach Robin McBryde describes a home from home in the South of France. Wales Women prepare for Italy, we talk to coach Rowland Phillips and second row pairing Gwen Crabb and Natalia John. Wales U20s forwards coach Richard Kelly on their opening Six Nations game, while we hear from Carmarthen Quins coach and captain, Emyr Phillips and Haydn Pugh.
We hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland, along with Ken Owens and Hadleigh Parkes. Wales Women coach and captain Rowland and Carys Phillips look ahead to facing the Grand Slam champions, while outside half Elinor Snowsill goes back to her old school. We also talk to Wales U20 coach and captain Gareth Williams and Tommy Reffell.
We hear from Wales Women’s captain and coach Carys and Rowland Phillips ahead of the Six Nations, as well as Men’s attack coach Rob Howley and forwards coach Robin McBryde. We hear from all four regions at the end of Europe, Luke Morgan of the Ospreys, Tom Prydie of the Scarlets, Lewis Jones at the Blues and Ceri Jones at the Dragons.
Wales coach Warren Gatland explains his thinking in selecting the squad for the Six Nations, Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac gives the lowdown on his players, we also hear from Wales squad members Ryan Elias, Justin Tipuric and Hallam Amos.
We hear the latest news from the Scarlets, including about Leigh Halfpenny, from head coach Wayne Pivac, as well as lock Josh Helps. John Mulvihill and Kristian Dacey discuss Cardiff Blues. We also hear from the National Cup with Ystrad Rhondda captain Nathan Hughes, Llanelli coach Paul Fisher and RGC coach Mark Jones.
Next Wales coach Wayne Pivac looks ahead, while we also hear from Scarlets prop Rob Evans, Adam Warren, Matthew Screech and Ceri Jones from the Dragons, John Mulvihill of the Blues and Allen Clarke from the Ospreys.
We hear from all four regions after the opening two thrilling derby clashes, plus looking ahead to the rest of the festive period.
We meet the new Wales coaching team and also look ahead to the Welsh derbies. We hear from Stephen Jones and Jonathan Humphreys about their new roles with Wales. We also look ahead to the Welsh derbies with Ospreys pair Justin Tipuric and Owen Watkin, along with Blues lock Seb Davies.
Europe, pressure, changes – all that and the Christmas Derbies to come - in the Principality Welsh Rugby Union podcast. We hear from Ceri Jones and Cory Hill at the Dragons, James Hook at the Ospreys, Gareth Davies at the Scarlets and Josh Turnbull at the Blues, plus Scarlet turned Ulster Coach Dwayne Peel.
Did a wedding table plan lead to the Scarlets to their new coach? We hear from Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac, centre Hadleigh Parkes and captain Ken Owens on the new appointment for next season at Parc y Scarlets. Richard Hibbard on how the Dragons must bounce back, Gareth Williams on his role in charge of Wales U20s, Wales Women centre Alicia McComish and backs coach Gareth Wyatt.
We look back at an historic November for Wales men and women. We hear from Warren Gatland, Alun Wyn Jones, Tomas Francis and George North, while South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus adds his perspective. We also hear from Wales Women’s coach Rowland Phillips and prop Amy Evans.
Wales aim to make history this weekend if they can beat South Africa to make a clean sweep of the Under Armour Series internationals. We hear from coach Warren Gatland, Gareth Anscombe, Gareth Davies and Ken Owens. We also speak to Wales Women coach and captain Rowland and Carys Phillips, while former international Elen Evans on coaching the men.
Wales coach Warren Gatland, prop Wyn Jones and lock Jake Ball look ahead to the game against Tonga this weekend. Wales Women’s scrum half Fffion Lewis explains about her brother who’s broken a bodybuilding record set by Arnold Schwarzenegger, we also hear from coach Rowland Phillips and flanker Manon Johnes. Finally we hear from South Africa women’s captain Nolusindiso Booi about their international return.
We look ahead to Wales v Australia with Warren Gatland and Adam Beard, the November Series for Wales Women with Rowland Phillips, Carys Phillips and Keira Bevan, WRU disability rugby co-ordinator Darren Carew and Wales great Gethin Jenkins looks back.
We look forward to some changes at the Principality Stadium with WRU group chief executive Martyn Phillips and Stadium manager Mark Williams. Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes looks ahead to the Scotland game, We speak to Wales great Gethin Jenkins as he announces his retirement from the game, while WRU national performance refreee manager Paul Adams looks ahead to the next month for the Welsh officials.
We look forward to some changes at the Principality Stadium with WRU group chief executive Martyn Phillips and Stadium manager Mark Williams. Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes looks ahead to the Scotland game, We speak to Wales great Gethin Jenkins as he announces his retirement from the game, while WRU national performance referee manager Paul Adams looks ahead to the next month for the Welsh officials.
Wales coach Robin McBryde and Neil Jenkins look forward to the selection dilemmas in the Under Armour Series this November, we also hear from Gareth Anscombe of the Blues, Wayne Pivac of the Scarlets and Keelan Giles of the Ospreys, while Namibia coach Phil Davies discusses the Welsh impact round the world.
We go to Maesteg Comprehensive School to hear about the latest development for the School Hub Officers programme, Wales coach Warren Gatland on his squad for the Under Armour Series, Scarlets A coach Richard Kelly on their final against Leinster and chairman Gareth Davies on change at the top of the WRU.
Members of the Welsh Rugby Union approved a proposal to modernise the governance structures of the game and revolutionise rugby in Wales for generations to come, at today’s Annual General Meeting, Chairman Gareth Davies explains more.
We hear from all four regions looking forward to European action this weekend. Wayne Pivac and Ken Owens from the Scarlets, John Mulvihill and Ellis Jenkins from the Blues, while Ospreys wing Luke Morgan talks about his transfer from Wales Sevens and Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt on his return from injury.
Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 40 – special on the regional Welsh derbies this weekend. We hear from all four regions looking ahead to the Scarlets v Ospreys and Dragons v Blues clashes this Saturday. Scarlets hooker Ken Owens and Ospreys prop Nicky Smith talk about facing friends, Kieron Fonotia talks about moving from the Ospreys to the Scarlets and Ospreys coach Allen Clarke assesses his team’s progress. Dragons Cory Hill of facing his Wales co-captain Ellis Jenkins, along with Dragons flanker Ollie Griffiths. We also hear from both coaches, Bernard Jackman of the Dragons and John Mulvihill of the Blues.
Listen to new Wales and Dragons star Aaron Wainwright on his meteoric rise, as well as Ryan Elias on making an impact for the Scarlets, Macauley Cook on reaching 150 games for the Blues and James King on the Ospreys. Liliana Podpadec of Cardiff Blues talks about the Women's regional game, while we also hear from Merthyr, Bedwas and Bargoed in the Principality Premiership.
Official Podcast of the Welsh Rugby Union. Finance, schools and elite rugby in this week’s principality welsh rugby union podcast.
Liza Burgess became the first Welsh woman to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Here she talks to Rob Cole.
Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 36 - Ebbw Vale, Aberavon, Carmarthen Quins and Neath, Gareth Davies, Dan Lydiate and Owen Watkin.
We discuss the new Principality Premiership season with WRU head of rugby performance Geraint John and Julie-Ann Haines, Chief Customer Officer at Principality Building Society. Newport coach Craig Warlow explains why his players may get new haircuts and boots, while we also hear from all four regions, Rhys Patchell at the Scarlets, George North at the Ospreys, Jarrod Evans at the Blues and Aaron Jarvis at the Dragons.