Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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.