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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

Wales v England preview: Bold changes, Alex Mann and Cameron Winnett

Ben James and Steff Thomas discuss Wales' team to face England, Telegraph writer Charlie Morgan offers insight on Steve Borthwick's side and we hear from Wales debutants Alex Mann and Cameron Winnett. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 08, 202441 min

Wales 26-27 Scotland reaction: How do you sum that up?!

Ben James and Steffan Thomas do their best to dissect Wales' Six Nations opener in Cardiff that saw them nearly come back from 27-0 down to win. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 04, 202434 min

Wales v Scotland Six Nations preview, with Jamie Lyall

Rugby commentator Jamie Lyall joins Ben James to preview Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland in Cardiff. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202434 min

Gatland, Farrell, Borthwick and the superb Ospreys

Ben James and Steff Thomas discuss the latest in Welsh rugby, while we hear from a number of coaches and captains ahead of the Six Nations. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 202441 min

The Louis Rees-Zammit bombshell and Wales' Six Nations squad

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to react to the news Louis Rees-Zammit is leaving rugby to pursue a career in the NFL, as well as Wales' Six Nations squad. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 202439 min

Scarlets' nadir, Anglo-Welsh desire and the end of 2023

Ben James and Steffan Thomas talk what's gone wrong at the Scarlets, why there needs to be more Anglo-Welsh matches and look back at an eventful 2023. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 202350 min

The Rob Howley podcast: 'Can't believe it... I can't believe it'

Rob Howley joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas on the podcast to talk about his return to the Wales coaching set-up, four years after leaving the role. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202328 min

What's gone wrong with Welsh rugby?

Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by Seimon Williams - author of new book 'Welsh Rugby: What Went Wrong?' - to talk Welsh rugby's woes and just how you fix it. Brought to you by WalesOnline/ReachPLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 20231 hr 4 min

Backing Dwayne Peel and what happens next for Welsh rugby

Scarlets chair Simon Muderack joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas to discuss the Scarlets' start to the season, the pressure on head coach Dwayne Peel, the financial situation in Welsh rugby and how things can improve moving forward. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 20231 hr 5 min

More Welsh derbies, mixed results and Wales' next full-back?

Swansea RFC and Swansea University coach Hugh Gustafson, who also enjoyed a playing career with the Dragons and Ospreys, joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas to discuss the latest round of URC matches and look over Welsh rugby. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 202353 min

Reducing replacements and developing young Welsh players with Trystan Bevan

Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by Trystan Bevan, who has worked as a S&C coach and head of performance in Welsh rugby for many years, to talk player development, the importance of overseas signings and how reducing replacements could help with rugby's concussion problem. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 202356 min

The Dan Biggar podcast: Wales memories, French adventure and 15 years of laundry duty

Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by Dan Biggar, just weeks after the fly-half played his last Test for Wales, to talk about his 15-year international career, his new life in France and some of his favourite memories. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 202348 min

Wales World Cup heartbreak, classic quarter-finals and the last one in France

Ben James is joined by Times rugby writer Elgan Alderman to dissect Wales' World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina, discuss a classic round of last-eight action and reflect on Wales' tournament in France ahead of the trip back home - all while resisting the urge to sing. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 202345 min

Wales 40-6 Australia reaction: A statement win in Lyon

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' hammering of the Wallabies in Lyon that secured a World Cup quarter-final place. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 202353 min

Wales 28-8 Portugal reaction: Not a classic, but job done

Ben James is joined by Robbie and Will Owen, the brothers behind the YouTube channel Squidge Rugby, to discuss Wales' win over Portugal. Brought to you by WalesOnline/ReachPLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 202336 min

Wales 32-26 Fiji reaction: An instant World Cup classic

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' breathless World Cup opener against Fiji in Bordeaux, as Warren Gatland's side got their tournament off to a winning start. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202321 min

Wales v Fiji preview: The French heat, a spot of singing and Deacon Manu

Ben James is joined by PA's Andrew Baldock and the Daily Mail's Alex Bywater in Versailles to talk Wales, the World Cup and the searing heat, while Steffan Thomas speaks to former Scarlets prop Deacon Manu for the Fijian perspective. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 202339 min

Dan Biggar's retirement, a Fijian warning and Aussie scrums

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Dan Biggar's announcement that he'll retire from Wales duty after the World Cup, who will wear the 10 jersey next and how Wales' pool rivals Fiji and Australia fared in their final warm-ups. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 202339 min

Steve Hansen, car bonnets and World Cup thoughts

Steve Hansen joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas on the podcast to talk about his memories of coaching Wales, his thoughts on the 2023 World Cup and how rugby can improve in general. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 20231 hr 14 min

Wales World Cup squad reaction: Rio Dyer and Squidge Rugby

Ben James is joined by Robbie Owen, the face of Squidge Rugby, and Wales wing Rio Dyer for an impromptu podcast following Wales' final squad announcement ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 202335 min

Bernard Jackman, Owen Farrell and the state of Welsh rugby

Former Dragons coach and Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman joins us on the podcast to discuss Wales' second World Cup warm-up match against England, Owen Farrell's reprieve from a red card and a lengthy ban and reflect on what Welsh rugby needs to work post-World Cup. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 20231 hr 10 min

A win over England and the new face destined for France

The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back! Ben James and Steffan Thomas run the rule over Wales' World Cup warm-up win over England, assess who could be heading to France and look at what Warren Gatland will be hoping to learn at Twickenham this weekend. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach plc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 20231 hrSeason 3Ep. 1

The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back!

The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back! Join Ben James and Steffan Thomas as they bring you the latest news, big guests and in-depth analysis from the wild world of Welsh rugby and the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Brought to you by WalesOnline, Reach plc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 03, 20232 min

A new season, fly-half nightmare and some welcome returns

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss the first weekend of the United Rugby Championship - including Cardiff's fly-half nightmare, the Scarlets' errors and the first Welsh derby of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 20211 hr 4 min
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