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Not that anybody asked but this week Ian was busy drinking wine so Graham ventured out alone and unfiltered! He decided, rather fittingly, to try and figure out his Top 3 Ways To Save Ian From Welsh Rugby. What will make our final Top 3 list this week? Expect Steve Tandy looking quite scary, the hospitality manager at the Madejski Stadium and making sure that you're dressed nice while drinking urine.You can become a friend of the podcast over at Patreon where you. can get bonus episodes, swag and the knowledge you're helping to keep the podcast goingYou can buy our merch over at TeepublicYou can sign up to our newsletter over on SubStackFollow us on Instagram thepodcastnobodyaskedforFollow us on Threads: @thepodcastnobodyaskedforFollow us on Bluesky: @thepodcastnobodyaskedfor.co.ukFollow us on TikTok: @nobodyasked4podFollow us on Facebook: /nobodyasked4podLeave us a review, including any ideas you have for future episodes on Apple Podcast or Podchaser
The Welsh Rugby superstar Hadleigh Parkes is one of the great stories in rugby! A self described battler who played for Manawatu, Auckland, the Blues and the Hurricanes and at one point nearly walked away from the game altogether! It wasn't until a life changing call, a change of mindset and a move to Wales where he quickly turned himself into one of the best midfielders in the World!In this episode here are some of the things we talk about:- The glory days of ripping it up for Palmy boys with a stacked 1st XV side.- Crazy stories from playing in South Africa- The mindset shift that changed his entire career- Why he felt it was so important to learn the Welsh national anthem- Two tries on debut for Wales- How he played in a Rugby World Cup with a broken hand!- He answers all your questions!- And so many more great yarnsAnyone who has played with Hadleigh will know he is one of the all time champion lads. The teammate you just you to be around. Such a humble man who has always enjoyed a good time! I'm sure you'll enjoy this one with the great man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steffan Thomas speaks to former Cardiff head of performance Trystan Bevan to review Wales' defeat to South Africa and what needs to happen to get Welsh rugby back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Following the end of the Autumn Internationals, Alex Lowe and Elgan Alderman review the action. We look at South Africa's 73–0 mauling of Wales, as well as the late-game incident involving Eben Etzebeth.Elsewhere, Alex and Elgan discuss the latest in the R360 league saga, and with the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw coming this week, we look ahead to how the new 24-team format changes the pools, the seeding and the matchups it could deliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Duggan is joined in studio by Adrian Barry and Cathal Mullaney who bring you all of today's pressing news from around the sports world with a massive day of Premier League action upon us as well as a thumping for Wales by South Africa yesterday in Cardiff.
It's the final Weekend Post-Mortem for The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast, with Brett McKay and Harry Jones running the rule over South Africa's big win over Wales in Cardiff to wrap up the Autumn Nations and November Tests. In a game played largely for the Welsh Rugby coffers, the Springboks have inflicted a record loss at home on the Welsh, running in eleven tries in none in a completely dominant win. #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #WeekendPostMortem #internationalrugby #NovemberTests #AutumnNationsSeries #SouthAfrica #NewZealand #Ireland #France #England #Argentina #Australia #Scotland #Fiji #Italy #Wales #Japan Find us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-8-9-combo-rugby-podcast/id1729575866 Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/89combo.bsky.social Find Brett and Harry on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport + @HaribaldiJones Music: "Stalling" by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena (via YouTube Creator Studio) Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
By popular demand the boys are back and they are joined by sports writer Elgan Alderman from The Times as we discuss all things Welsh rugby and ask what's gone wrong? We give our reaction to the WRU shenanigans and another Dragons statement. Then it's the usual Gwent rugby round-up and Leinster preview. #Dragons #Welshrugby #WRU #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 22nd November 2025, Don Mackinnon, Chair of the NZ20 establishment committee, joins the show to offer clarity on their hopes for the franchise. The All Blacks are looking to bounce back this week against Wales – former Welsh winger Alex Cuthbert joined Piney to preview the match and discuss what's led to the demise of Welsh Rugby. And it was a chaotic start to the Ashes with 19 wickets falling on the first day. English cricket great Lord Ian Botham recaps the action from Perth. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welsh Rugby Journalist Paul Williams joins Ric & Chappy to preview the Test against the All Blacks in Cardiff from a Welsh perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mornings with Ric & Chappy - Full Show featuring Jonathan Trott, Yvette Willering, Darren Bazeley, and a Love Racing update with Tom Hackett. Plus a Betcha Battle Multi and a Mt Rushmore draft of Welsh Rugby players. Betcha brings social betting all into one app. R18. Bet Responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ric & Chappy give you a draft of their best Welsh Rugby players of all time for their 'Mount Rushmore' draft this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welsh Sports Broadcaster Alan Wilkins catches up with Smithy to talk Welsh Rugby, the many issues facing the game in Wales, this weekend's test match against a vulnerable All Blacks team, the Ashes in Aussie & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former England Rugby First-Five Stuart Barnes catches up with Smithy to talk England v All Blacks this weekend at Twickenham, squads, selections, expectations, Grand Slam, Welsh Rugby & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bulletin with Robert van Royen on All Blacks Northern Tour results so far, England at Twickenham this weekend, Grand Slam hopes, AB's XV, depth, Welsh Rugby, Blackcaps Summer of Cricket & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lauren Salter is joined by internationals Dillon Lewis, Richie Rees and Jonathan Davies to discuss what the Welsh Rugby Union's plans for a National Academy would mean for the future of Welsh Rugby and they preview Wales' autumn campaign.
The Autumn Internationals are around the corner but Welsh Rugby is due for major surgery… which region will the Welsh Rugby Union cut by the end of the 2027/28 season? Payno, Hask and Tins are joined by the man at the heart of the Cymru Crisis: Dave Reddin, current Director of Rugby & Elite Performance at the WRU. Having worked alongside icons such as Sir Clive Woodward and Sir Gareth Southgate, Dave is a turnaround specialist renowned for creating elite winning cultures. The lads dissect Dave's masterplan for reinvigorating Welsh rugby. Season 6 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres. ⏰ 00:00 – Introduction and Current State of Welsh Rugby
Lauren Salter is joined by ex-Wales wing Alex Cuthbert, former Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt and rugby journalist Alex Bywater to discuss the fallout from the Welsh Rugby Union's decision to cut one professional team by 2027. The team also reflect on the weekend's United Rugby Championship results. Dragons missed out on the opportunity to win their first league game in over a year after they were held by the Ospreys, Cardiff maintained their great start with a win against Edinburgh but Scarlets remain bottom after another defeat in South Africa.
It's the start of the November internationals so Alfie and Will look ahead to the matches this weekend, including England's game against Australia. They discuss Steve Borthwick's bold selection of moving Tommy Freeman to outside centre, which means no Ollie Lawrence, as well as George Ford starting at fly-half. Sam Warburton chats to Will about the WRU's plans to cut the number of regional sides from four to three and he also explains why despite their current poor form Wales should be capable of having a competitive national side again. And, the boys round up the Prem rugby action by asking who has impressed them the most following the first block of fixtures? Plus, which countries will have a successful Autumn campaign and who will be left disappointed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jamie, Gareth and Gavin look back on a thrilling draw against the Ospreys and ask when will Dragons finally get over the line?! Plus Gwent Round-Up, Wales squad reaction and our thoughts on the WRU's decision to cut to 3 pro teams and what it means for Gwent rugby. #Dragons #URC #Welshrugby #WRU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged is joined by Christian Nicholas from The Welsh Sports Channel to make sense of another chaotic chapter in Welsh rugby. They dive deep into the WRU's regional restructuring proposals, from four unequal regions to the possibility of three or even two elite sides, and what that means for players, fans, and the game's future. The conversation also explores the potential role of Super Rygbi Cymru (SRC) as a bridge between grassroots rugby and the professional level, and whether it can help reconnect Welsh rugby with its supporter base. Then attention turns to the latest developments around Mike Tindall's proposed R360 breakaway league, which hit major resistance as nine national unions announced bans for players who sign up. Could this radical idea reshape global rugby, or is it destined to collapse under the weight of politics and power? From funding models and fan frustration to the global tug-of-war over the sport's future, Ged and Christian break down where Welsh rugby goes next, and what it will take to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your new crew are back for a Q&A with star referee Ben Breakspear. They then head into the darkest reaches of Welsh Rugby to look at the squads, the stars, the expectations and the realistic prospects for the Dragons and Ospreys for the forthcoming season. #Welshrugby #TheWelshrugbyPodcast #WRU #URC #Dragons #Ospreys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul Hawksbee was joined by Charlie Baker for this afternoons podcast. We were also joined by Welsh Rugby legend George North, who chatted about potentially turning to coaching after retirement, and legendary Formula 1 reporter Ted Kravitz, who was in the studio to discuss all things F1. Additionally, we had a Birthday Spread. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bernard Jackman, former Irish International, pundit and coach. Simon Thomas, Welsh Rugby pundit for Planet Rugby and The Rugby Paper
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the WRU's 'optimal system' that could see four professional clubs reduced to two, as well as hearing from WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin about the plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lauren Jenkins and Matt Lloyd are at the Principality Stadium as the Welsh Rugby Union announces its plans for the future of Welsh rugby. We hear from WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin as the governing body insists that cutting the number of professional clubs from four to two is the "radical step" needed to save the game in Wales.
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and BBC Rugby writer Gareth Griffiths evaluate a way forward for the professional game in Wales with the Welsh Rugby Union still in dispute with Ospreys and Scarlets over funding. WalesOnline Rugby Correspondent Steffan Thomas discusses exactly how the direction of Welsh rugby will be shaped this summer while Welsh Rugby Players Association chairman Ashton Hewitt speaks about uncertainties facing the players.
A bumper podcast with lots to get through! Firstly Gloucester kept their Playoff hopes alive with a vital bonus point win away at Falcons. Other results (sort of) went our way, meaning that although not entirely in the Cherry & Whites' hands, there is a clear path to a top four finish. Meanwhile we discuss the latest announcements of leavers and new signings at Gloucester - including the disappointing confirmation that Chris Harris, Ruan Ackermann and Freddie Clarke are all off to pastures new (yet to be confirmed).Elsewhere as England announce their first 33 man camp ahead of this summers tour of Argentina and the USA, with four Glaws players included, we also chat about the continuing psychodrama that is Welsh Rugby.Finally, we hope you enjoy hearing about Jim's experience at the Dragon Boat Festival (Did you spot our banner kindly provided by PGT LLP?)Ed PriceJim HarleyRuss BrookesCherry Jam is proud to be sponsored by PGT LLP
Lee Calvert from the outstanding Blood & Mud rugby podcast joined Brett McKay & Harry Jones on The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast to try and make sense of a Champions Cup Final that not too many saw coming, to contemplate where, if anywhere, Northampton and Bordeaux will find their point of difference, and just where 1980s mega group Duran Duran fits into this complicated picture. Plus, Lee shares some thoughts on the latest developments in Welsh Rugby, where having maintained four professional sides equally as part of a long-term strategy launched in 2024, the WRU announced an intention to implement a new two-tier funding system amid reports it intends to cut a team from its professional tier, reports which the Union has neither confirmed nor denied. Welsh rugby Hunger Games? Games of the Week: Champions Cup Final: Northampton v Bordeaux, Cardiff SRP Round 15: Queensland Reds v Hurricanes, Brisbane Japan Rugby League One Semi Finals: Toshiba Brave Lupus v Kobelco Kobe Steelers, Tokyo Panasonic Wild Knights v Kubota Spears, Tokyo MLR Rd.15: NOLA Gold v Utah Warriors, Salt Lake City #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #SuperRugbyPacific #URC #Premiership #Top14 #JapanRugbyLeagueOne #MajorLeagueRugby #ChampionsCupFinal #Northampton #Bordeaux #LeeCalvert #BloodandMudpodcast Find us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-8-9-combo-rugby-podcast/id1729575866 Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/89combo.bsky.social Find Brett and Harry on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport + @HaribaldiJones Music: "Stalling" by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena (via YouTube Creator Studio) Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welsh rugby faces renewed turmoil as Scarlets and Ospreys reject the WRU's new Professional Rugby Agreement, sparking fears of regional collapse. With communities, players, and sponsors caught in the fallout, questions are growing over the sport's long-term viability. Author Seimon Thomas breaks down the latest developments and explores whether radical change is now the only way forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the latest crisis in Welsh rugby, with the Ospreys and Scarlets having not signed the new PRA, as well as previewing the final weekend of the URC season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Load of BS: The Behavioural Science Podcast with Daniel Ross
Dave Reddin is back — fresh from landing the big chair as Director of Rugby at the Welsh Rugby Union. And yes, we're absolutely taking credit for this appointment, having talked about just how perfect he was for the job when he was last on the show!All jokes aside, we're genuinely thrilled for Dave, and this episode is a golden chance to hear from the man now tasked with reviving the ailing dragon that is Welsh Rugby. It's no small challenge, but if anyone's up to it, it's Dave.Join Daniel and Dan as they dig into Dave's vision for Welsh Rugby's future, the lessons he's learned from decades in performance coaching, and how he plans to build a culture that breeds success both on and off the pitch. Expect plenty of insight, some laughs, and a healthy dose of realism about what it takes to turn things around.What You'll Hear:Dave's immediate priorities stepping into the WRU Director of Rugby roleHow his past experiences with England Rugby and football's elite inform his approachThe critical importance of culture, clarity, and “operational DNA” in building winning teamsWhy “brilliant basics” beat chasing marginal gains every timeLeadership lessons from Gareth Southgate and others that will shape Welsh Rugby's futureThe challenges ahead and why trust and connection are non-negotiableA glimpse into Dave's personal motivations and what success looks like for himNotable Quotes:“Culture is how we do things here — it needs thought, intention, and planning.”“Winning can mean many different things depending on your organization's goals.”“The magic is there is no magic — it's about consistent focus on what matters.”“You have to co-create culture; it's not just handed down from the leader.”Subscribe and Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Your support helps us bring you more great conversations like this one!Join the Conversation:Tag us on social media with #ALoadOfBSonSport #DaveReddin #WRU #WelshRugby and let us know your thoughts on Dave's plans and Welsh Rugby's future! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben James speaks to business editor Sion Barry and CF10 chair Lynn Glaister after Cardiff were taken over by the Welsh Rugby Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged welcomes rugby author Seimon Williams to break down the latest developments in Welsh rugby following WRU CEO Abi Tierney's candid admission of responsibility for the national team's decline. We discuss the future of the four Welsh regions, the search for a new Director of Rugby, and what's needed to rebuild the game from the ground up. Plus, we round up all the key action from the United Rugby Championship , analysing how the Welsh sides are faring in the competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do you have a business idea that you would realise, if only you had the time? Sara Davies firmly believes we're all capable of creating a successful business from scratch, in just six minutes a week. The Dragon's Den star set up Crafter's Companion while she was still a student and has since built it into a multi-million pound business. Now she's sharing what she's learned in her new book – The Six Minute Entrepreneur: 52 Short Lessons for Long-term Business Success.This week the owner of a Welsh Rugby club put up a social media post to promote an upcoming match against a local rival, featuring the words "Not For Girls" stamped across the top. He didn't expect the post would get more than a quarter of a million views, generate outrage and condemnation and become national news. Matthew Young from Neath Rugby Football Club talks exclusively to Nuala McGovern along with sports broadcaster, Stella Mills, one of the first people to see the post and comment.The holy month of Ramadan is underway, which means millions of Muslims around the world are fasting, no food or drink from dawn until dusk - not even water. But for those with current, or past eating disorders, this period of fasting can bring challenges. So, how can they be best supported? Kylie Pentelow talks to fitness trainer Nazia Khatun, who has struggled with anorexia and bulimia in the past, and counselling psychologist, Dr Omara Naseem, who specialises in eating disorders.Inside Counter Terrorism Policing is a new podcast featuring five women working in a range of roles across the UK, who have shared their story with the aim of inspiring others to consider a career in national security and policing. We hear from Vicki Evans, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing for the UK, and an officer we are calling ‘Emma', who will explain the challenges of her role as a handler of covert sources.Frankie Bridge has hit out at "double standards" for women after she received a backlash online for going on holiday without her children. The Loose Women presenter was called "the worst wife and mother" in comments on her social media post, after she took a break with a friend following health struggles, while her husband and mother were looking after her two sons. She joined Nuala, along with parenting coach Camilla McGill.The Grammy award-winning Lainey Wilson is a country music trailblazer, with seven Country Music Association Awards and six Academy of Country Music Awards to her name. Her latest album, Whirlwind, earned a Grammy nomination and she is currently on a world tour promoting the album. Ahead of headlining this weekend's Country to Country Festival at the O2 in London she joined Nuala to discuss why she thinks country is cool again.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Sarah Jane Griffiths
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Wales internationals Gwyn Jones and James Hook to react to Wales' humbling by England in Cardiff.
A ceasefire deal for Ukraine but Russia’s president not on board; rugby “not for girls” gets Welsh rugby club into trouble on social media; putting the P into hotpot gets Chinese restaurant into hot water. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The government has said it supports bereavement leave for couples who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks gestation. Business Minister Justin Madders told MPs he "fully accepts" the principle of bereavement leave for pregnancy loss and promised to look at adding the right to the Employment Rights Bill. Nuala discusses the issues with national baby loss campaigner and founder of George's Law Keeley Lengthorn and the BBC's Employment Correspondent Zoe Conway.A couple of days ago the owner of a Welsh Rugby club put up a social media post to promote an upcoming match against a local rival. He hoped a few thousand people would maybe ‘like' it and ‘share' it and some would come along to watch the match. What he didn't expect was that the post would get more than a quarter of a million views, generate outrage and condemnation and become national news. Accompanying the text was an image of rugby players, with the words, ‘Not For Girls' stamped across the top. Nuala discusses the idea behind the tweet and the reaction with Matthew Young from Neath Rugby Football Club and the sports broadcaster, Stella Mills, one of the first people to see the post and comment. Yesterday the Education Committee heard evidence from professional membership organisations, charities and young people with lived experience of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, as part of its inquiry into solving the SEND crisis. One teenager invited to address the committee was 17-year-old Katie. Katie is autistic and was a member of the panel for Woman's Hour's SEND: Mums Bridging the Gap programme that was broadcast in September 2024. Katie, her mother Ruth Nellist and Helen Hayes MP, Chair of the SEND Education Committee all join Nuala to discuss the committee's work so far and the importance of the cross-party MPs who make up the committee hearing the experiences of children and young people with SEND.Have you heard of the ‘Attagirls'? They were pioneering women pilots who flew RAF planes throughout the country during World War Two, and achieved equal pay in 1943, but their work as part of the Air Transport Auxiliary has often been overlooked. A new play ‘Spitfire Girls' is inspired by the true stories of these women. Nuala speaks to cast members Katherine Senior and Laura Matthews to find out more about what it was like for women pilots and why it's important to celebrate their stories.Presented by Nuala McGovern Producer: Louise Corley
Reece Parkinson joins Kee & Jay to crown this years Jaguars International Fan of the Year, and it's quite a prize for the winner of this NFL-wide award. VP of UK Operations Maria Gigante talks Jags Foundation with Kee and Jay catches up with former Welsh Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit who has re-upped with the Jags for his second season. Jay and Kee record this bumper episode of TealTalk straight after James Gladstone spoke for the first time as Jaguars GM, and manage to restrict themselves to just a single mention of Brian Thomas Junior. Also available for your eyes on the Jaguars UK and Ireland YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher are joined by Sam Warburton to preview round three of the Six Nations. They look at the issues facing Welsh rugby following Warren Gatland's departure and question how much of an impact the interim head coach Matt Sherratt will have on the squad. Plus they look ahead to the Calcutta Cup between England and Scotland, discuss which openside flanker will miss out on the British and Irish Lions tour and debate the England fly-half position. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A huge police raid in Sicily; Welsh Rugby in disarray; Denmark hits back at the US. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A huge police raid in Sicily; Welsh Rugby in disarray; Denmark hits back at the US. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A huge police raid in Sicily; Welsh Rugby in disarray; Denmark hits back at the US. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wherein I sit down with my favorite Welsh Rugby fans, Huw and Harley, to chat about the holidays, the European Cups, the upcoming Festive Derbies, and more! If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Ged is joined by Christian from the Welsh Sports Podcast to discuss the best of Welsh rugby in 2024, not an easy gig! Together, they choose the Best Player, Rising Star, Best Signing, and make one bold prediction for 2025. Tune in for expert insights, lively debates, and a look ahead to the future of Welsh rugby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, we recap all the winners from the World Rugby Awards from Monaco including player of the year, Coach of the year and the XV Dream Team. On the pitch, England snapped their losing streak with a commanding win over Japan and some bright shoots, but defensive woes remain under scrutiny. Scotland set a record nine wins this year with a lot of players setting down a marker for Lions selection against Australia. South Africa's stock keeps rising after their perfect tour with a hammering of Wales in Cardiff. Plus, TJ Perenara's farewell, Ireland's dominant win over Fiji, and Predergast's performance at fly-half. Lots more in a packed episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, we dive into the highs (were there any?) and lows of Wales' Autumn Nations Series. We break down the performances on the pitch, look at what's going wrong, and ask if Warren Gatland is still the man for the job. We also chat about the WRU's AGM – the financial losses, new player development plans, and what it all means for the future of Welsh rugby. Finally, we answer your questions! From whether a coaching change will fix things to which players have impressed or flopped this autumn, we get stuck into what you want to know. Tune in, share your thoughts, and let's figure out together where Welsh rugby goes from here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today we're joined by Wales and Lions legend Alex Cuthbert to discuss the shocking state of affairs of Welsh Rugby after they suffered a record breaking 11th straight defeat and we try and pick apart why they're so shit. Plus we have some wonderful stories from his career including why Sladey got bullied at Exeter and the most terrifying bollockings ever witnessed by Shaun Edwards....plus much more! -------------- BUY SAMURAI CLAPHAM FALCONS MERCH - https://www.samurai-sports.com/collections/clapham-falcons?gad_source=1 BUY CLAPHAM FALCONS CAPS - https://www.rexclub.co.uk/product-category/collaborations/clapham-falcons/ BUY TICKETS FOR OUR LAST EVER LIVE SHOW ON FEB 1ST - https://dice.fm/event/ry3rrw-archie-curzon-the-rig-biz-pod-eng-vs-ireland-live-1st-feb-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets?lng=en
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the latest allegations of sexism in the Welsh Rugby Union, while Wales duo Aaron Wainwright and Rio Dyer join the podcast to discuss the autumn campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Very special guest this week as we're joined by Biggs' old gaffer, and Wales' most successful ever coach, Warren Gatland, to give some awesome insight into leading the British & Irish Lions, making tough decisions, the rebuild of Welsh Rugby, the state of the games, AND what Biggar was really like to coach. Jim and Biggs also chat about the confirmed Premiership Top 4, some shock results in the URC, and look forward to a massive European Champions Cup final as Lesinter look to topple Toulouse in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Seth Keysor and Joshua Brisco discuss the hottest NFL Draft names to know at the wide receiver position for the Kansas City Chiefs, how they would spend the Chiefs cap space, and react to the Chiefs unexpectedly signing Welch rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit. — Pre-order the 2024 KCSN Draft Guide NOW! https://draftguide.gumroad.com/l/kcsn24 — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sandlot Goods! Find hats, shirts, hoodies and more here: https://sandlotgoods.com/collections/kcsnapp — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcsn&hl=en — Subscribe to the KCSN Daily substack for film reviews, exclusive podcasts, KC Draft guide, discounts and access, giveaways, merch drops and more at https://kcsn.substack.com/subscribe — Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com FOLLOW US ON: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KCSportsNetwork Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kcsports.network/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork Substack - https://kcsn.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices