Podcasts about cardiff rugby

In this week's episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged is joined by fan favourite Might Murph, taking a rare break from gatecrashing hospitality boxes to tackle another massive week in Welsh rugby. They dive into the WRU's appointment of Dave Reddin as Director of Rugby, is he the man to finally deliver change? They also explore the rising stock of Welsh coaches in recent months, and whether a true coaching revival is underway. Finally, with Cardiff Rugby facing administration, they ask: is the club still an attractive investment, or has the ship already sailed? Expect big opinions, plenty of laughs, and the usual no-nonsense rugby chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by Frazier, Harley & Steve to go over Cardiff's win at Judgement Day and look ahead to Munster, the Rags topping the SRC, and all the latest news including the possibility of Jockey joining Wales. #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #CardiffRugby #CardiffCentral #URC #CarvMun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys bring back Drink of the week for a Judgement Day special preview show after discussing the Cardiff Rugby saga and Ospreys exit from this seasons cup - yes there is chat about attendance figures but don't blame us unless you were actually there. They round of the show with a preview of Judgement Day and where you can catch up with them if you want to. #Judgementday #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #Scarlets #Dragons #Ospreys #Cardiff #WRU #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren Jenkins, Scott Baldwin, Ellis Jenkins & Richie Rees reflect on another busy week in Welsh rugby, including the news that the Welsh Rugby Union has taken control of Cardiff Rugby.

In this must-listen episode of The Attacking Scrum, host Ged is joined by author and rugby historian Seimon Williams to react to the breaking news that Cardiff Rugby is going into administration. What does this financial meltdown mean for the club, the capital, and the wider landscape of Welsh rugby? The pair also delve into the expected appointment of Wales' new Director of Rugby — what kind of impact can we expect, and is it too little too late? Expect strong opinions, deep insight, and a brutally honest look at where Welsh rugby goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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,

Dan, Steve & Andrew are joined by CF10 Trust Chair Lynn Glaister to go over the events of the last week as Cardiff go into administration, are bought by the Welsh Rugby Union and what the future holds. #Cardiffrugby #Welshrugby #WRU #Walesrugby #URCgo #Administration #RugbyUnion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins react to the breaking news that Cardiff Rugby are set to go into administration with the Welsh Rugby Union in line to take over the capital city side. BBC Wales business correspondent Huw Thomas as well as former Chief Executive of Sport Wales and longtime Cardiff fan Dr Huw Jones discuss the ramifications for the world-famous club.

Dan and Frazier bemoan Cardiff Rugby's frustrating loss to Connacht that sees them play Connacht again in April! There's also scrabbling together a 23 to face Sharks and pathway news from the Arms Park. #CardiffRugby #Cardiff #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

100% USAP l'émission de L'Indép qui suit au plus près l'actu des sangs et or ! Evènement ce week-end, c'était samedi à Aimé Giral. L'USAP a gagné un match de Coupe d'Europe, c'était pour le compte de la 3eme journée de Challenge Cup face au Cardiff Rugby.

Ce samedi 11 janvier 2025 à 14h, l'USAP reçoit à Aimé Giral les Gallois du Cardiff Rugby pour tenter de faire un pas supplémentaire vers la qualification et de faire grandir son groupe via la Coupe d'Europe. Quelle sera l'équipe alignée par Franck Azéma ? Que sait-on de cette équipe de Cardiff ? On en parle en compagnie d'Hugo Bové du service des sports de L'Indépendant.

Cardiff Rugby's CEO joins Carwyn and Dan for a wide ranging chat covering the 23/24 season, WRU strategy, the future of the Arms Park and the RFC in Super Rygbi Cymru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brothers Cory Allen and Mason Grady join Geraint Hardy on the Sportin Wales podcast this week to talk all about position changes, strikes, brotherly love and injuries. Cory opens up on his struggles of learning to walk again and his new venture into the world of being an agent. Mason talks about his favoured position and his experiences of a first cap with the backdrop of a strike looming? While both look forward to Wales' summer tour and tests against South Africa and Australia.

Rugby Europe journalist and new Cardiff fan Francisco Isaac joins the lads as they assess Francisco's first season as a Cardiff fan. The highs - the lows and the expectations for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales Grand Slam Winner Rob Sidoli and former Wales prop and under 20s coach Chris Horsman look back at the learnings to be taken from the collapse of the Celtic Warriors back in 2004.  They also provide their opinions on the player pathway from Horsman's experience with the under 20s and Sidoli's role as rugby manager at Newport High School Academy.  Plus talk on fights, who should be on the plane to Australia and much much more! 

Former Wales scrum-half and current Cardiff Rugby backs coach Richie Rees joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins to discuss victories over the weekend for Cardiff, Ospreys and Scarlets. They also run the rule over Nigel Walker's comments after the WRU CEO said cutting the number of regions from four to three is still a possibility.

John Alder, Player Performance Pathway Manager at the WRU joins Sportin Wales co-founder Alex Cuthbert and host Geraint Hardy to explain his vision for Welsh rugby.  Have Wales' youngsters been thrown in the deepend to early?  What are the learnings from Immanuel Feyi-Waboso How do we develop Welsh coaches?  How can Wales retain it's best players?  The ideas behind Super Rygbi Cymru and much much more.   

After a disappointing start to the SA tour, the boys discuss coaching changes at the rags and preview the upcoming Sharks game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a wingers special as Wales' leading try-scorer and Premier Sports pundit Shane Williams joins Sportin Wales co-founder Alex Cuthbert on the podcast this weekend as they run the rule over Welsh rugby.  Will the Ospreys reach top Eight of the URC?  Who should be going on Wales' summer tour of Australia?  Along with talk on royals, Roman Kemp and the difficulties of being a pundit after playing. 

Ellis Jenkins opens up on his reasons for announcing his retirement from rugby at the end of the season.  Having been on our podcast a couple of weeks ago he explains his decision to Geraint Hardy on what he'll do next and his highlights in a rugby shirt.  Enjoy retirment and good luck for the future. 

Carwyn and Harley discuss the inner working of the Cardiff Rugby Board with supporters advisor David Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest this week is elite S&C coach - Chris Tombs.   This interview was recorded in November of 2023 and we talked about Chris' rugby beginnings in South Africa, how and why he got into Strength & Conditioning. We delved into the history of S&C within rugby and Chris' reflections on his time with Leicester Tigers during a legendary era.   Chris shares stories about the top players he coached at Cardiff Rugby, his adventure to coach in Seattle in Major League Rugby and his thoughts on the rugby landscape in the USA. We finish by discussing Chris' role within the SW7 Academy and he offers some sound S&C advice for the average amateur rugby player.   This is a really fun and valuable episode - I hope you enjoy!   LINKS Chris Tombs website - http://www.christombs.com/ Chris Tombs Instagram - @christombs71 - https://www.instagram.com/christombs71/ SW7 Academy - https://www.sw7academy.com/coaches/chris Leicester Tigers - https://www.leicestertigers.com/ Cardiff Rugby - https://www.cardiffrugby.wales/ Seattle Seawolves - https://seawolves.rugby/   PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! (https://patreon.com/amateurrugbypodcast)   PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.   SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

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Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins preview Wales' WXV1 opener against Canada with back rower Sioned Harries. We also go behind the scenes at Cardiff Rugby ahead of the return of the United Rugby Championship with new head coach Matt Sherratt, assistant coach Richie Rees, flanker Alex Mann and winger Theo Cabango.

The boys are still confused by how many episodes they have recorded - this is the fifth if you want to remind them! Aled and Carwyn were joined by Cardiff legend and all round good bloke Macauley Cook to discuss his hopes for Cardiff Rugby this season, playing for Pontypridd and the shock of finding out about Jersey after he left. The boys also touch on the World Cup a little bit but now that the fun stuff is out of the way, it is time to get down to business and discuss important stuff - like the URC and the European cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aled once again looks into his crystal ball and makes a bold prediction about the future expectations of Cardiff Rugby after the boys review the pre-season game against the Ospreys. Everyone agrees that pre-season games are only important if you win them. The rugby chat continues with expectations for the season and players to watch and then drift into the World Cup. The excitement for the quarter final is building and the boys are loving it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A big welcome to the new podcast for Cardiff Rugby fans! Your hosts, Lee G, Aled and Carwyn chat through the end of last season, the downs, ups and downs of the off the season and the expectations for the season ahead including new signings and the expectations for the European adventure. Your feedback on our first efforts are very welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming from a council estate in Wales to creating a multi-billion pound industry and two of the most famous brands in the UK, Hayley Parsons OBE is a one-of-a-kind entrepreneur.In this rare interview, Hayley talks about how she created Confused.com while working at Admiral, and how being overlooked for the CEO role was "the best thing that ever happened" to her, as it spurred her on to create GoCompare.Hayley went on to build and sell GoCompare for £100m, creating one of the most memorable characters in all of advertising in the process - Gio Compario - remarking "I wanted to create the most annoying ad possible!"Since selling, Hayley became the first woman to serve on Cardiff Rugby's board when she was appointed a non-executive director.She wrote a passionate and much-publicised letter to the Welsh Rugby Union, in which she highlighted "a long-standing and deep-rooted culture of toxicity and bullying", and called for change and for the CEO to step down. She said, "I believe the board, in its current state, does not possess the expertise and experience to run the WRU, which is essentially a £100m company."In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about a drunken visit to 10 Downing Street, obsession, curiosity and more.About The Starting Line PodcastFrom a turbulent childhood marred by domestic violence, addiction and crime to being named the #1 most influential PR person, my journey has been anything but conventional.At 17, I dropped out of school. At 18, I became a father for the first time, and left the chaos of my family council house, determined to rewrite my story and break the cycle so many understandably struggle to.By 30, I was a successful agency owner with a #1 best-selling book. We were working with some of the UK's leading brands, entrepreneurs and celebrities, building, shaping and protecting reputations, using my influence to raise more than a million pounds for sick children.Hosted by me, Rich Leigh, The Starting Line Podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration, featuring powerful interviews with entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes, philanthropists and more. Together, we explore the themes of curiosity, resilience, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of success, proving that your starting line doesn't define your potential.Join me every Monday as we discuss life's challenges with positivity, perseverance and a touch of silliness.Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more at startinglinepod.com and follow us @startinglineshow on social platforms. Email hello@startinglinepod.com - with guest suggestions or just to say hello.Follow The Starting Line on:InstagramTwitterTikTokFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trystan Bevan is the Head of Performance at Cardiff Rugby and former Head of Rugby and Wasps. Previously an NCAA athlete, Trystan has also written a book called our race focusing on the stories of the GB 4x100 Gold medal team made up of Jason Gardner, Darren Campbell, Marlon Devonish and Mark Lewis Francis.Show notes1:30 - Introduction to Trystan Bevan and credentials in sport5:10 - Why the late and great Steve Black was so influential in his coaching career. 6:30 - The effect an individual coach can have on training outcomes10:00 - The dynamic coaching at the Exeter Chiefs12:30 - The challenges of Talent ID in short termism management14:00 - Trystan's belief as why speed is king19:30 - Creating a squad which is capable of playing high level of rugby for 80 minutes22:10 - Field to gym work fitness development25:00 - The physical characteristics of a prop and how this effect on field play28:00 - The use of confirmation bias when accessing data30:45 - The use of isolated running to mentally challenge players34:00 - The importance of staggering players rugby experience37:00 - The aura of high profile players such as Jonah Lomu39:20 - Joe Smith and how he was a led a practice culture41:20 - How high profile makes you feel like a team that wants success43:30 - 'The best players take themselves seriously every day'45:00 - Why immeasurable aims may set a culture of excellence47:00 - The story of the 4x100 runners53:00 - How they put aside personal rivalries to have success57:00 - Gaining credibility in an unfamiliar sport59:00 - How would Trystan like to be described in 3 words Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth and Lauren are joined by Philippa Tuttiett to preview Scotland v Wales in the Women's Six Nations this Saturday and former Lions and Wales flanker Martyn Williams pays tribute to former Cardiff Rugby chairman Peter Thomas who passed away this week.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ian Foster's departure as All Blacks head coach. We hear from Denis Leamy and Fineen Wycherley regarding RG Snyman's comeback. Cardiff Rugby explain their financial peril. Keith Wood pays tribute to Brian O'Brien and Tom Tierney. And there's a new face in the Italian squad.

Having met Casey briefly over a beer approx. 10 years ago, it was great to catch up again, post Rugby. A quality career in Super Rugby, playing for the All Blacks, and then gracing Cardiff, Munster and Paris with Racing 92. Plenty of wins, a few lows, and carving a career now in Real Estate too.  Thanks always Tiny Rebel Brewery and FourFive UK.

Class chat and followed a different format - Jason only retired in the summer and is now playing amateur rugby, but he had so many questions come up on our Instagram and twitter, we thought we would use those as the basis to form our convo. Insightful, no holds barred, both scathing and funny at times - Here's a lad that's seen it all in Welsh Club Rugby Thanks always Tiny Rebel Brewery and FouFive UK

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.

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.

Meet Josh Navidi, the man who has been a shining figure in Welsh Rugby for a number of years and who is killing it with Cardiff Rugby. Josh and Ollie have been friends for a long time and going back to school days! In this episode Josh talks about his early days and taking the plunge to New Zealand with his mentor and father and finding out the man behind the rugby jersey and ball! Topics: Canterbury Rugby NZ Toughest Challenges Warren Gatland British & Irish Lions Hobbies Concussions Life #walkersonlyPodcast #BritishLions #mentoring #cutecar #wellbeing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oliver-olds/message

In this week's show we discuss Bristol Bears 31-12 friendly win against Cardiff at Ashton Gate.  Hear our thoughts on the game, performances and the match day announcer!We then look ahead to Thursday's big Game against a South Africa XV at a sold out Ashton Gate. Find out who we think will play against the Boks and why it is so important the off-pitch experience is good for first time visitors to the Gate. We also think about the Team Pat will send to Gloucester in the Premiership Cup a mere two days after the South Africa game.We also talk about the Bristol contingent in the Red Roses heartbreaking Word Cup Final loss to New Zealand and take a look at Sinckler and Genge's performances for England against Japan.All this and more with Tony, Miles and Pete.

In this week's show we just have to get a few things off our chests. It is a "Gets My Goat" special after a night to forget at Ashton Gate.Bristol fell to a 25-10  defeat against Saracens in what was billed as a "Fireworks Spectacular". But much like the promised pyrotechnics, the Bears failed to ignite on the night as our losing streak continues. Hear our thoughts on the tactics, excuses and player performances.We also look ahead to the friendly against Cardiff, discuss the performances of our International Bears and comment on a new arrival at Ashton Gate.All this and more with Tony, Lee, Miles and Pete.

In this week's show the boys take a look ad the disappointing defeat at Franklin's Gardens. After a promising opening 10 minutes the Bears conceded 38 points without reply and eventually lost 45-31 to Northampton Saints.Just about everything that could go wrong, did go wrong on a day to forget that included injuries to Joyce, Piutau and Capon. Hear our thoughts on the tactics, selections and player performances. We also look ahead to the visit of Saracens to the Gate on Bonfire Night and give our view on selections and score predictions. All this and more on this week's episode with Tony, Miles and Pete.

This week's episode discusses the woes at Worcester Warriors, Max Malins return to Ashton Gate, the less glorious Cardiff Rugby incident and the Women's Rugby World Cup. We also ask important questions like; Is Italian rugby the future? And, what is the best thing at Greggs? Plus, the excellent Jess Hayden joins us for Unpropular Opinion to answer the question, Will women's rugby save the sport?

I absolutely bloody love Jar. A top lad with the world at his feet Rugby wise. All the talent in the world, but happens to have been playing at a time when there's so much competition for the 10 jersey in Wales. Only 25, he has his best years ahead of him, after achieving so much already for Club and Country. You could tell he was frustrated with recent results and the stop start nature of the last few years in general. Can't wait to see more games like that win over Leinster - Balls of steel! Thanks always Tiny Rebel Brewery, Dragon Signs UK, SupplyMyFire.com and Porter Travel

Carwyn Harris and Lucy Jones are joined by Andy Davies to discuss the double header between Cardiff Rugby and Scarlets.

Fascinating to see Rugby through the eyes of a successful coach. Gareth is currently plying his trade up in Scotland, but previous has coached Fiji 15's, taken Fiji 7s to a World Series win and the Olympics in 2021, and coached Cardiff Rugby, Hong Kong 7s, and more.  Open and honest about the cultures he tries to create, and what he looks for in a team and player.  Thanks always Dragon Signs, Manscaped.com, Tiny Rebel Brewery, Motazone Cwmbran and Whiterose Residential Care Home. 

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.

The Cardiff Rugby Life Podcast is back with plenty to discuss after an international break over the last few weeks. Cardiff RFC have been benefitting from consistent team selections and going well in an competition that seems to be making up it's format as it goes along, plus Cardiff Athletic Club get on the same page as Cardiff Rugby but now the Welsh Rugby Union stand in the way of a long-term lease at the Arms Park. Wayne Pivac just about has more positive than negatives with Wales, although Jonathan Humphreys has work to do with the forwards, and Dai Young has altitude to deal with as the Blue and Blacks first team are in South Africa with a stronger than expected squad to meet the Lions.

Before any on-field action this week the big news in Cardiff Rugby has been that Taulupe Faletau is linked to a move to the Arms Park. Is he past it? Is it value for money? The major questions answered. As well as that there has been a positive announcement as a supporter advisor to the Cardiff Rugby board will be elected over the next few weeks, but it is up to senior management to make sure it is a success, and not forget to communicate to supporters as a whole. Finally, to on-field action as the Rags return to action with a big game against Newport, with a sub-plot of first team players getting ready for United Rugby Championship action, while Wales do about as well as could be expected against New Zealand but pick a confusing team to face South Africa.

Cardiff brought the first United Rugby Championship fixture block to a close with a hard fought win over the Dragons last weekend despite going down to 14 men, making the first five rounds acceptable but with harder challenges ahead. Meanwhile the Rags keep pressure on Newport in the Indigo Group Premiership Cup, and it's thoughts and prayers with a depleted Wales ahead of facing the All Blacks on Saturday.

Cardiff returned to winning ways on Saturday with a strong win over Sharks displaying defensive and game management strength, but unfortunately the Rags could not quite get over the line at Merthyr ahead of games against Dragons and RGC this weekend. Elsewhere, the WRU College League and BUCS Super Rugby continue, Hallam Amos is ready to be a doctor, there's a love letter to Dan Fish and the Welsh Rugby Union are still incompetent.

It's two defeats in two for Cardiff, but despite that there's an air of positivity to the podcast this week as we go well against the Bulls for 40 minutes which we can hopefully build on against the Sharks next week. Meanwhile the Rags prove the proper link up between the first and second teams is working with a good win over Pontypridd to stay top of the Indigo Group Premiership Cup's eastern pool. Finally, there's a quick look at the Wales squad for the Autumn Internationals, and Cardiff announce a first new signing for next season!

Carwyn Harris, Aled Davies and Lucy Jones discuss their all time (since 2003) Cardiff Blues team.

It's been a drama filled week with Cardiff losing to Ospreys, the Rags beating Ebbw Vale, plus Heineken Cup fixtures and mixed fortunes for the development pathway. There has also been the trouble news reports regarding Cory Hill's behaviour while a Cardiff player and I take a look at the club's response, or lack of as the case turns out. Finally, it's another busy weekend of rugby coming up as Pontypridd and the Bulls arrive at the Arms Park for two big games.

It's a victorious Cardiff Rugby Life Podcast this week as, despite losing two 10s in the opening 20 minutes, the Blue and Blacks rally to secure a bonus point win over Connacht at the Arms Park before focus turns to the first Welsh derby of the season against Ospreys on Saturday night. Meanwhile there's plenty to be excited about for the Cardiff Athletic Club rugby section as they build forwards in this new one club approach, while the Rags take some learning points from Newport into Ebbw Vale.

The new season is well and truly upon us so it's time to have a look back over pre-season and preview the United Rugby Championship that gets underway this weekend. Of course within that is Cardiff's meeting with Connacht and there's a full match preview as well as a look at the Rags comfortable win over RGC and there upcoming game against old rivals Newport.

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.

It's properly pre-season time for Cardiff Rugby as Dai Young's men host Bath at the Arms Park on Friday night after last weekend's trip to Harlequins, while Steve Law's Rags travel to Carmarthen Quins on Saturday. Elsewhere, the Cardiff regional development pathway is starting to return to normal as the WRU College League gets back underway, and two Academy players join Pontypridd for the season.

The Cardiff Rugby Life Podcast is back for the new season with a preview of pre-season as Dai Young's men prepare to take the field after an intense two-month training block. There's five things to look out for over the next two weeks as well as all the team news as the Blue and Blacks travel to take on Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday. Finally, Cardiff RFC returned to action last weekend with a comprehensive win over London Welsh as relationships began to be formed between Academy players and the semi-professional Rags squad.

After a few months hiatus the Cardiff Rugby Life Podcast is back and rounding off last season's series with a look back over the back end of the Rainbow Cup, as well as an assessment of how the 2020/21 season from a Cardiff perspective. Undoubtedly the weirdest season ever! There's also a whistle stop tour of all the news from the Arms Park that has come out over the last few weeks, with international representation, age grade matches, playing departures, coaches returning and the Rags getting back up and running. Keep an eye out for a pre-season preview coming shortly!

Loved this one. Having met Nicky recently, he's a good bloke, and I can see why he was so popular with his former teams. An amazing club career, which never quite rewarded him with what I feel he deserved at international level, but no regrets all the same.  Great attitude, took himself out of his comfort zone, and reaped the rewards away from the Welsh spotlight. Successful post career too, which is testament to his intelligence and character.  Thanks always Heatforce UK, Dragon Signs, Nathaniel Car Sales and Tiny Rebel Brewery

After a hectic 24 hours in South Africa, Gareth, Lauren and Nicky discuss the uncertain future of the British & Irish Lions Tour and the team's victory over Cell C Sharks. We also look back at Wales' thrashing of Canada and look ahead to the Test against Argentina, as Wales and Cardiff Rugby flanker James Botham joins the podcast.

After a few weeks off the Cardiff Rugby Life Podcast is back and there's plenty to catch up on as on-field action has seen Cardiff face all three Welsh sides in the Rainbow Cup with lots of tactical aspects of the performances to cover, as well as preparing for this weekend's trip to Munster. Meanwhile off the field it's been fairly busy news wise with another "surprise" signing, coaching additions, injury catch-ups, guys going out on loan, kit updates and potential Heineken Cup qualification for next season.

Joining Nathan on today's show is the Cardiff Rugby back rower Josh Turnbull who will be discussing his current form and the potential of a return to the international scene. The boys also take a trip down memory lane as Josh reminisces on the Junior World Cup brawl with France, winning the Challenge cup with the Blues and coming up against a fierce Springboks back row in their own back yard. Full episode also available here on YouTube

There's news everywhere this week on the Cardiff Rugby Life Podcast as Jarrod Evans re-signs, Tomos Williams is close to following suit, Ben Warren departs, Dwayne Peel's saga comes to a close, Matt Sherratt returns, Dai Young signs on and Josh Navidi isn't as injured as first thought. Even after that there's still time to talk Rainbow Cup which is now just a mini-Pro12 but gives Young the chance to assess his fringe players, first team lads the chance to be ready for Lions or Wales call-ups, and youngsters the chance to develop.

After a week of wallowing in self pity it's time to address the heartbreak of Cardiff Blues' European Challenge Cup round of 16 defeat to London Irish 10 days ago. There are positives, as the attack and set piece match up well with the English side, but poor defence, some head loss in the final quarter and a complete lack of game management skills see us go down to 14-men. Elsewhere it could be a big two weeks for Cardiff Blues with coaches contracts, player contracts, new signings, the Arms Park lease and senior management engagement with supporters to address.

What a guy. A real journey of discovery through rugby. Growing up on potentially the wrong side of society in Auckland, to bringing up 4 awesome girls with his wife in Cardiff. I respect the honesty, and the sacrifice Willis has gone through to make a better life for himself and his family. A champion with The Hurricanes, Cardiff Rugby and Wales, there's still more to come!  Thanks to our partners Rume Barbershop, LT Scaffold, Ron Skinner & Sons, Links Recruitment, JBG Group Electrical, and Tiny Rebel Brewery 

Could there be more Welsh news on St David's Day? We've got Andy McGeady and Sean Holley welcome Paul Eddison and Simon Thomas of the WalesOnline to discuss the Guinness Six Nations, Cardiff's name change and a packed weekend of action from the Guinness PRO14 and much, much further away in Super Rugby land. Name changer: Cardiff Blues will be no more from August, with Cardiff Rugby the new name for the Welsh region going forward. Sean and Simon talk us through what is a major move by the team Slam surprise? Wales are now triple crown winners and needs wins against Italy and France to capture a Grand Slam in the Six Nations that nobody would have thought possible back in November. But…how did the officiating impact Saturday's win over England and what about World Rugby referee chief Joel Jutge's admission of the errors? Will France be ready to face Wales in Round 5? Les Bleus have been downed by Covid, but they must prove their bubble won't burst again. Paul Eddison explains what's happened so far Ireland cruise in Italy, but will this young Azzurri team be better in the long-term despite their results so far? Leinster's BP win over Glasgow (we'll touch on the Adam Hastings' red card) means they could make it impossible for Ulster to beat them to top spot in Conference A if they win this weekend Zebre are up to the heady position of 4th but Benetton are denied a first win of the season after a resilient Connacht strike late Edinburgh and Scarlets play out a cracker, but Sean can't fathom how Richard Cockerill's team didn't win! Staying in Conference B, Munster can seal their place in the Guinness PRO14 final with a win over Connacht this weekend Oh, and Ospreys have a new CEO. Over to you Sean! Super Rugby is in full swing in Australia and New Zealand Loch Lomond Coach of the Month contenders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.