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The Welsh Rugby Podcast

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Join Wales Online rugby writers Ben James and Steffan Thomas for the latest news, analysis and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby. With plenty of guests making an appearance, it'll be the podcast with its finger truly on the pulse of the game in Wales.
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Episodes

Another season done and dusted

Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on the Scarlets' URC play-off defeat to Leinster, as the curtain comes down on the 2024/25 season for Wales' clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 04, 202536 min

Four into three and the Scarlets' URC play-off run

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the latest crisis in Welsh rugby, as well as the Scarlets' upcoming URC play-off clash with Leinster in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 202543 min

Welsh rugby divided again and the play-offs in sight

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

May 14, 202537 min

Lions squad beckons and Welsh sides in South Africa

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Welsh team's hopes in South Africa, as well as this week's British and Irish Lions squad announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 07, 202536 min

The Pat Lam podcast

Ben James and Steffan Thomas head to Bristol Bears' training base to speak to their head coach, Pat Lam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 202537 min

Judgement Day preview and a new Wales coach front-runner

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the Ospreys' European exit, Judgement Day and the news that Steve Tandy is now favourite for the Wales job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 202537 min

A massive week in Welsh rugby

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

Apr 11, 20251 hr

A west Wales derby and the European knockout stages

Ben James and Steffan Thomas dissect the last weekend of United Rugby Championship, while looking ahead to the Welsh teams' chances in the Challenge Cup last 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 02, 202534 min

The Mark Jones podcast

Ospreys head coach and former Wales wing Mark Jones sits down with Ben James to talk taking over at the Welsh region, his growth as a coach and racing Christian Malcolm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 202543 min

The Abi Tierney podcast

Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by WRU CEO Abi Tierney to discuss where Welsh rugby goes next after Saturday's record defeat to England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 202539 min

Where do we go now?

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to reflect on Wales' 68-14 defeat to England and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 202546 min

Backing it up against Scotland and heroic Ospreys

Ben James and Steffan Thomas preview Wales' fourth Six Nations match with Scotland, while looking back on the weekend's URC action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 05, 202545 min

Finally some signs of hope

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' much-improved performance in their defeat to Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 202543 min

Gatland gone and a new Wales coach

Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to the breaking news that Warren Gatland has left his role of Wales coach midway through the Six Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 202526 min

Elliot Dee, a week in Nice and jobs on the line

Ben James speaks to Wales hooker Elliot Dee and Daily Mail writer Alex Bywater in Nice as Wales prepare for their Six Nations clash with Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 05, 202554 min

Six Nations squad surprises and Gatland's future

Ben James and Steffan Thomas return for the first podcast of 2025 as they react to Wales' Six Nations squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 202546 min

A WRU meeting and a coaching departure

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the WRU board meeting that will consider the autumn campaign review, while they also react to Toby Booth's departure from the Ospreys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 202445 min

No Wales for O'Gara and the latest on Gatland

Ben James is joined by Daily Mail rugby writer Alex Bywater to discuss Ronan O'Gara's Wales comments and the latest goings-on in Welsh rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 202432 min

Are Welsh players fit enough and what needs to change?

Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by former Cardiff and Wasps head of performance Trystan Bevan to discuss Warren Gatland's concerns at Welsh players not being fit enough, whether standards have dropped in Wales and the women's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 04, 202448 min

A big review and still no strategy

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the review into Wales' autumn campaign, the new strategy for Welsh rugby and the return of the United Rugby Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 202447 min

A winless year: Where do we go next?

Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to Wales' 45-12 defeat to South Africa, capping a winless year for Warren Gatland's side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 202427 min

Changes for South Africa and a defiant Gatland

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' team to face South Africa, as well as Warren Gatland's latest press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 202429 min

End game for Gatland?

Ben James and Steffan Thomas react immediately to Wales' 52-20 defeat to Australia, their 11th consecutive Test defeat that has piled even more pressure on Warren Gatland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202428 min

More Fiji reaction and the visit of a resurgent Wallabies

Ben James and Steffan Thomas continue the inquest after Wales' defeat to Fiji, while Sydney Morning Herald writer Iain Payten gives us the Australian view ahead of the visit of the Wallabies this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 202439 min

10 defeats in a row and another Fiji nightmare

Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on Wales' defeat to Fiji in Cardiff as their winless 2024 goes on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 202431 min
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