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.