Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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.

Principality WRU Podcast 23 2019 by Welsh Rugby Union