The Cardiff Blues Podcast

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'The Cardiff Blues Podcast' goes behind the scenes of Cardiff Blues Rugby - featuring players, coaches, staff, sponsors and fans talking all things rugby throughout the season. Hosted by Cardiff Arms Park’s very own Karl Kruger Williams.


    • Mar 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    S3 Ep9: The centre formerly known as Willis Halaholo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 21:44


    We catch up with Willis or should that be Uilisi Halaholo following his Six Nations title winning campaign and hopes for the rest of the season. 

    S3 Ep8: Nicky Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 50:25


    The return of the King. Rugby, Racing and Reminiscing. Nicky Robinson reflects on his illustrious career and looks to the future at Cardiff Blues under Dai Young.

    S3 Ep7: Podlediad Cymraeg: Manon Johnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 30:06


    Ar ôl seibiant fach, mae Podlediad Cymraeg Gleision Caerdydd yn ôl gyda blaen-asgellwr Cymru, Gleision Caerdydd a Bristol Bears, Manon Johnes, yn ymuno â Owain Gruffudd i drafod ei gyrfa trawiadol hyd yn hyn, astudio yn Rhydychen a lawnsiad cit newydd Merched Gleision Caerdydd. Ennillodd Manon ei chap cyntaf dros Gymru yn 17 mlwydd oed ac ers hynny mae hi wedi mynd o nerth i nerth, gan ennill Chwaraewr y Flwyddyn dros dîm Merched Gleision Caerdydd.

    S3 Ep6: Привет из россии - Hello from Russia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 21:34


    We catch up with long-serving second-row James Down as he adapts to a new life in Russia. 

    S3 Ep5: Hodges and Goodfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 31:37


    Defence coach Richard Hodges and Scrum coach Duane Goodfield discuss the start to the season and look ahead to Munster.

    S3 Ep4: Podlediad Cymraeg: Brynmor a Lloyd Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 64:19


    Yn cadw cwmni i Owain Gruffudd wythnos yma mae'r unig dad a mab i chwarae mewnwr dros Gymru, a dau ffefryn ymysg y cefnogwyr ym Mharc yr Arfau, Brynmor a Lloyd Williams. Digon i drafod gyda'r ddau, gan gynnwys hanes difyr rygbi yn y teulu, maeddu'r Saeson, ac elusen #StayStrongForOws.

    S3 Ep3: Tales from Turnbull

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 55:51


    Mike is joined by Cardiff Blues' Mr consistent Josh Turnbull to reflect on his season so far and discuss his hopes for the future

    S3 Ep2: Blaine and Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 58:12


    The Cardiff blues podcast returns for a third season with crowd favourites and high ball heroes Blaine Scully and Owen Lane.

    S3 Ep1: Podlediad Cymraeg: Josh Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 38:58


    Josh Adams, un o sêr disgleiriaf y byd rygbi dros y 12 mis diwethaf, sydd yn ymuno â Owain Gruffudd i drafod ei flwyddyn anhygoel yng nghrys Cymru a Gleision Caerdydd.

    S2 Ep22: Podlediad Cymraeg: Nicky Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 68:09


    Ar yr ail bennod podlediad Cymraeg Gleision Caerdydd, cyn maswr Gleision Caerdydd a Chymru, Nicky Robinson, yw'r gwestai er mwyn trafod ei yrfa yn chwarae dros bump clwb mewn tair gwlad Lerpwl yn ennill yr Uwch Gynghrair, y Grand National a llawer mwy!

    S2 Ep21: Pieter Muller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 40:50


    Mike is joiner by former Springbok and Arms Park favourite Pieter Muller from his Cape Town home. 

    S2 Ep20: Mike Rayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 60:45


    It's not quite an all dayer - but this week we are joined by Cardiff cult hero, Arms Park legend and Bedford Blues director of rugby Mikey Rayer! 

    S2 Ep19: Dan Baugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 47:52


    The legendary Canadian flanker reflects on his cult figure status, hard hitting style and journey to become one of rugby's best S&C coaches. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S2 Ep18: Nigel Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 53:45


    Mike is joined by former Olympic athlete, Arms Park cult hero and Wales international Nigel Walker, who now plays a key role in Team GB and the National Director of the English Insititue of Sport. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S2 Ep17: Podlediad Cymraeg: Jamie Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 44:17


    Cyn canolwr Gleision Caerdydd, Cymru a'r Llewod, Jamie Roberts, sydd yn ymuno â Owain Gruffudd ar gyfer pennod cyntaf o bodlediad Cymraeg Gleision Caerdydd.

    S2 Ep16: Andries Pretorius

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 58:02


    We're joined by Andries Pretorius who reflects on his journey from South Africa to five season with Cardiff Blues and the Welsh jersey, his career-ending diagnosis with Isaacs Syndrome and career in mental health and well-being.

    S2 Ep15: Rhys Williams and Paul Tito

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 56:30


    Mike Brown catches up with former captains Rhys Williams and Paul Tito to reflect on a golden era, their winning mindsets and the culture at Cardiff Blues. 

    S2 Ep14: Marc Stcherbina

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 55:35


    As lockdown continues Mike Brown is joined by former centre Marc Stcherbina and Chief Operating Officer Rhys Blumberg.  The duo discuss culture and leadership in business and sport, while Stcherbina gives a candid insight into his career and the neck break that brought it to a premature end. 

    S2 Ep13: Geraint Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 32:18


    Lockdown continues but Mike Brown is joined by Cardiff Blues supporter, Olympic Gold medalist and 2018 Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas!

    S2 Ep12: Casey Laulala

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 51:46


    The Cardiff Blues Podcast is back!    Mike Brown talks to former fan favourites. This week, it's New Zealand former rugby unionplayer Casey Laulala. He was a part of Cardiff Blues forthe 2009/10 season, won the European Challenge Cup withthe side in May 2010 and scored 14 tries during his 58 appearances.  Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S2 Ep11: Olly Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 31:30


    Karl is joined by fans' favourite, the tackle machine and jackal king Olly Robinson. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S2 Ep10: Harry Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 39:27


    Former Cardiff Blues, Scarlets and Wales ace Harry Robinson reflects on his action-packed career, the injury that ended it all and life after rugby. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S2 Ep9: Andy Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 46:33


    The man they call diesel reflects on his illustrious playing career for Cardiff RFC, Cardiff Blues, Richmond, Treviso and Wales, talks life after rugby and shares his thoughts on the Six Nations...and Cardiff Blues' season so far.  Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S2 Ep8: Lloyd Williams & Lewis Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 37:48


    Karl Kruger is joined by the two number nines and former housemates, Lloyd Williams and Lewis Jones. The three chat about family culture, milestones and Wales' hopes in the Six Nations.

    S2 Ep7: Big Ben and Richard Hodges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 45:16


    Cardiff Blues kick-off 2020 with Wales legend Ben Evans and defence coach Richard Hodges

    S2 Ep6: Josh Navidi and Hallam Amos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 32:46


    World Cup stars Josh Navidi and Hallam Amos join Karl Kruger as we enter a busy festive period. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production

    S2 Ep5: Scott Andrews and Gruff Rees

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 37:29


    We take a peek at Cardiff Blues' future stars, as academy manager Gruff Rees and first team prop, Scott Andrews, who also coaches the under-18 side, join Karl Kruger in the studio. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production. 

    S2 Ep4: Liam Belcher and Shane Lewis-Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 32:23


    Karl is joined by Rhondda duo Liam Belcher and Shane Lewis-Hughes in the latest episode of the Cardiff Blues Podcast.  Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S2 Ep3: Xavier Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 44:26


    Karl is joined by former All Black and Cardiff Blues legend Xavier Rush to discuss his career, the Rugby World Cup and his exciting new business venture. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S2 Ep2: Owen Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 26:19


    Cardiff Blues and new Wales international Owen Lane joins Karl Kruger to discuss his summer with the national side, his aims and ambitions for the season ahead and dressing up like Keith Lemon. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S2 Ep1: Live At The Arms Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 34:09


    Karl returns for a new season of the Cardiff Blues Podcast with a special episode recorded live at the Arms Park featuring interviews with Dmitri Arhip, new dads Matthew Morgan and Corey Domachowski, Jason Tovey and more.  Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep16: John Mulvihill, Owen Lane, Olly Robinson and Ben Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 33:53


    Karl Kruger is joined by John Mulvihill, Owen Lane, Olly Robinson and Ben Thomas in the final podcast of the 2018-19 season! Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep15: Willis Halaholo, Rey Lee-lo and Jim Botham

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 39:51


    Joining Karl Kruger on Episode 15 of the Cardiff Blues Podcast, are dynamic duo Willis Halaholo and Rey Lee-lo -  plus Jim Botham, the grandson of cricket great Sir Ian Botham.  Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep14: Dillon Lewis and Shane Lewis-Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 26:25


    The Grand Slam stars are back for the big Welsh derby. Dillon Lewis and Shane Lewis-Hughes join Karl Kruger to reflect on Wales' Six Nations and look ahead to Cardiff Blues versus the Scarlets on Friday night. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep13: Lewis Jones and Jason Harries

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 29:19


    Ahead of a crucial Pro 14 clash with the Southern Kings - and the Six nations excitement - Karl Kruger catches up with Cardiff Blues players Lewis Jones and Jason Harries. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep12: Sam Warburton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 59:02


    With the Six Nations now underway, we are joined by Cardiff Blues, Wales and British & Irish legend Sam Warburton. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep11: Gafyn Cooper, Robin Sowden-Taylor and Harri Millard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 43:01


    Ahead of a crucial PRO14 clash with Connacht and the Six Nations, Karl Kruger catches up with Cardiff Blues' team manager Gafyn Cooper, head of strength and conditioning Robin Sowden-Taylor and up and coming centre Harri Millard. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep10: Jarrod Evans and Kristian Dacey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 41:33


    As the Six Nations looms closer, two Welsh internationals join Karl Kruger on this week's podcast with Jarrod Evans and newly-appointed captain, Kristian Dacey, chatting all things Cardiff Blues, initiations, rugby league and the Principality Premiership. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep9: Dillon Lewis, Elliot Dee and Ellis Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 27:19


    It's derby week, so who better to join Karl than Wales' front row duo, Cardiff Blues' Dillon Lewis and Dragons' Elliot Dee. We also call captain, Ellis Jenkins, to catch up with him following his injury. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep8: Live Episode - Gareth Anscombe, John Mulvihill and Tom Shanklin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 41:46


    Karl Kruger steps up his game this week as he hosts a Christmas special podcast in front of a live audience at the Cardiff Arms Park.  This week, ahead of the European double-header against Saracens, we catch up with Gareth Anscombe after his thrilling autumn series with Wales, John Mulvihill gives us the low-down on the festive fixtures and we try to find out what Tom Shanklin is up to these days. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep7: Dan Fish and Gruff Rees

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 30:06


    After reaching a century of appearances for his home region, Arms Park cult hero Dan Fish joins Karl for Episode 7 of Cardiff Blues Podcast - while academy manager, Gruff Rees, reflects on guiding Canada to the 2019 World Cup. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep6: Josh Navidi, Dan Jones and Mike Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 36:31


    This week on the Cardiff Blues Podcast, Karl Kruger looks ahead to Gethin Jenkins' send-off in the company of star back row Josh Navidi; Head of Mecidal Services, Dan Jones and Head of Communication and Marketing, Mike Brown. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep5: Nick Williams, Lloyd Williams and Phil Davies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 31:44


    Joining Karl on Episode 5: first team stars Nick Williams and Lloyd Williams, and Phil Davies from the Welsh Rugby Players Association. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep4: Gareth Anscombe, Macauley Cook and Time Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 29:26


    Joining Karl on Episode 4: the man they call Chicken  (Gareth Anscombe), Macauley Cook (following his 150 cap) and long-standing sponsor and supporter Tim Price. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep3: Owen Lane, Richie Rees and Nadine Griffiths

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 22:02


    This time on the Cardiff Blues Podcast, Karl Kruger is joined by last season's breakthrough star, Owen Lane.  Plus, former Wales scrum half, Richie Rees, will be chatting about his new role with the Cardiff Blues A side, and Nadine Griffiths will give us an update on the recently-launched Cardiff Blues Community Foundation. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep2: Samu Manoa, Blaine Scully, Richard Hodges and General Manager Rhys Blumberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 20:16


    The Eagle has landed! New signing Samu Manoa joins USA Rugby Captain Blaine Scully in Cardiffornia, for the latest episode of 'The Cardiff Blues Podcast'. Defence Coach Richard Hodges and General Manager Rhys Blumberg also drop in - to be quizzed by Cardiff Arms Park's very own Karl Kruger Williams Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

    S1 Ep1: CEO Richard Holland, Captain Ellis Jenkins and new Head Coach, John Mulvihill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 21:26


    The very first episode with Cardiff Blues CEO Richard Holland, Captain Ellis Jenkins and new Head Coach, John Mulvihill. 'The Cardiff Blues Podcast' goes behind the scenes of Cardiff Blues Rugby - featuring players, coaches, staff, sponsors and fans throughout the season. Hosted by Cardiff Arms Park's very own Karl Kruger Williams. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

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