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Radio Wales,06 Aug 2026,121 mins

John-Paul Davies takes your calls on loneliness, rugby and travelling.

The Phone In

Available for 22 days

Around one in six people worldwide experience loneliness, according to the World Health Organization. In a brand-new study by The Conversation, evidence has suggested that loneliness may contribute to poorer mental health, wellbeing, and even worsened general health. So today we are taking your calls around loneliness. If you have a story you’d like to share, we're here to listen. Henry Pollock is set to demand a substantial increase on his current Northampton contract to stay at Franklin's Gardens, with agent Eddie Hearn suggesting annual earnings of £1m should be the going rate. Hearn has said "the way rugby's going and what Pollock is doing, his value over the next couple of years will skyrocket, and I think the value of rugby will." Pollock's current deal with Saints is thought to be worth £150,000 a year. Is this the way you want rugby to go? Will super wages in rugby benefit the game? And finally, we’ll be talking about your memories of going travelling. Did you take a summer off to travel the globe? We want your stories of where you ended up, who you met, and how it changed you. Call or WhatsApp 03700 100 110 or Text 8 10 12. Be part of the nation's conversation.

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