The Welsh Rugby Podcast
By: Reach Podcasts
Language: en
Categories: Sports, Rugby
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.
Episodes
New Year, same crisis
Jan 07, 2026Ben James and Steffan Thomas start 2026 with news of an EGM as the uncertainty in Welsh rugby continues, while they also cast an eye over the festive derbies.
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Duration: 00:47:59Goodbye Jac and Dewi - what now for Welsh rugby?
Dec 17, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the weekend's results, as well as the news that both Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake will join Gloucester next season.
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Duration: 00:33:33Trystan Bevan: Where Wales went wrong and how to fix Welsh rugby
Dec 03, 2025Steffan 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.
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Duration: 00:33:39A debut for Deaves and more off-field mess
Nov 20, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Wales team to face New Zealand, as well as more off-field drama in Welsh rugby.
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Duration: 00:24:35Jonah and Wales
Nov 18, 202510 years on from his passing, Ben James speaks to Kingsley Jones, Josh Navidi, Mark Jones, Rhys Williams and Xavier Rush about Jonah Lomu's impact on Welsh rugby.
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Duration: 00:36:36Wales team to face Japan: LRZ is back
Nov 13, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Wales team to face Japan this weekend.
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Duration: 00:30:53Wales 28-52 Argentina: A tough start for Steve Tandy...
Nov 11, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on Wales' autumn defeat to Argentina in Cardiff, as the Steve Tandy era began with a loss.
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Duration: 00:39:32Jarrod Evans: Life inside Steve Tandy's Wales camp as new era begins
Nov 07, 2025WalesOnline Rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas sits down with Wales outside-half Jarrod Evans ahead of this Sunday's clash with Argentina.
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Duration: 00:16:15The key decisions facing Steve Tandy ahead of Wales' autumn opener
Nov 05, 2025Steffan Thomas and The Observer rugby writer Ben Coles sit down to discuss Wales' prospects and who Steve Tandy should select for autumn opener against Argentina.
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Duration: 00:40:08'An utter shambles' - Four becomes three
Oct 29, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the Welsh Rugby Union's plans to cut from four teams to three and how that will affect Steve Tandy's first autumn in charge.
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Duration: 00:33:52Wales squad reaction: Carre in from the cold
Oct 22, 2025Ben James and MailOnline rugby writer Alex Bywater sit down to discuss Wales' autumn squad announcement - including the recall of Rhys Carre.
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Duration: 00:27:47An early-season crisis and Wales squad predictions
Oct 15, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the Scarlets' crisis, Cardiff's possible new investors and Steve Tandy's possible first Wales squad.
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Duration: 00:51:43The Dave Reddin podcast
Oct 06, 2025Welsh Rugby Union director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas on the latest episode following the end of the WRU's consultation process.
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Duration: 00:36:21A change in direction and the start of a new season
Oct 01, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the opening weekend of the new season, as well as the end of the WRU's consultation process
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Duration: 00:34:53Season preview and a big departure days before
Sep 24, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the start of the United Rugby Championship season, as well as Matt Sherratt's move from Cardiff to Wales just days before the first match of the new campaign.
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Duration: 00:51:21Pushback against the two-club model
Sep 10, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the latest news from the WRU's consultation into Welsh rugby, with the Dragons and WRPA having pushed back against it.
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Duration: 00:32:28Yet more change in Welsh rugby
Aug 21, 2025Ben 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.
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Duration: 01:00:33An instant Lions classic and that Jac Morgan clearout
Jul 30, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the classic second Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia, including the Jac Morgan clearout in the dying seconds that continues to attract headlines.
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Duration: 00:44:28A new Wales coach, Abi Tierney and Jac's a Test Lion
Jul 24, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to the news that Jac Morgan is in the Lions' squad for the second Test against the Wallabies, as well as the news that Steve Tandy is the new Wales coach. While in Melbourne, Ben also speaks to WRU CEO Abi Tierney.
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Duration: 00:52:00A win at last - but there's trouble brewing
Jul 17, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas pick apart Wales' win over Japan in Kobe, as well as the WRU's announcement that a reduction to two or three teams will be considered.
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Duration: 00:43:4718 in a row and the Blair Murray interview
Jul 09, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' 24-19 defeat to Japan in Kitakyushu, while Ben sits down with Wales full-back Blair Murray in Kobe ahead of the second Test.
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Duration: 00:42:12The Japan vs Wales preview: Joe Roberts interview, serious heat and maybe a long-awaited win...?
Jul 02, 2025The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back with a bang!
Ben James is out in the heat and humidity of Japan ahead of Wales' summer tour - join him as he sits down to chat with Wales centre Joe Roberts!
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Duration: 00:34:23Another season done and dusted
Jun 04, 2025Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:35:24Four into three and the Scarlets' URC play-off run
May 28, 2025Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:41:58Welsh rugby divided again and the play-offs in sight
May 14, 2025Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:35:37Lions squad reaction and Jac Morgan's 'emotional' plane journey
May 14, 2025Ben James and John Jones react to the British and Irish Lions squad announcement, while we hear from Jac Morgan following his call-up.
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Duration: 00:24:51Lions squad beckons and Welsh sides in South Africa
May 07, 2025Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:35:36The Pat Lam podcast
Apr 30, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas head to Bristol Bears' training base to speak to their head coach, Pat Lam.
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Duration: 00:35:47Judgement Day preview and a new Wales coach front-runner
Apr 16, 2025Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:36:44A massive week in Welsh rugby
Apr 11, 2025Ben James speaks to business editor Sion Barry and CF10 chair Lynn Glaister after Cardiff were taken over by the Welsh Rugby Union.
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Duration: 00:59:31A west Wales derby and the European knockout stages
Apr 02, 2025Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:33:54The Mark Jones podcast
Mar 26, 2025Ospreys 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.
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Duration: 00:42:17The Abi Tierney podcast
Mar 20, 2025Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:38:02Where do we go now?
Mar 19, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to reflect on Wales' 68-14 defeat to England and what comes next.
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Duration: 00:45:24Wales v England preview: Two changes and burying Scottish ghosts
Mar 13, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas preview Wales' final Six Nations clash with England.
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Duration: 00:35:22Backing it up against Scotland and heroic Ospreys
Mar 05, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas preview Wales' fourth Six Nations match with Scotland, while looking back on the weekend's URC action
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Duration: 00:43:56Finally some signs of hope
Feb 25, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' much-improved performance in their defeat to Ireland.
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Duration: 00:42:11Sweeping changes under Jockey and the search for Gatland's successor begins
Feb 20, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' team to face Ireland, Matt Sherratt's impact and the search for the next Wales coach.
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Duration: 00:44:11Gatland gone and a new Wales coach
Feb 11, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to the breaking news that Warren Gatland has left his role of Wales coach midway through the Six Nations.
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Duration: 00:26:06Elliot Dee, a week in Nice and jobs on the line
Feb 05, 2025Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:52:16France v Wales team reaction: Plenty of experience but no Faletau
Jan 29, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to Wales' team to face France in their Six Nations opener in Paris.
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Duration: 00:31:59Warren Gatland, Jac Morgan and a Six Nations launch in Rome
Jan 22, 2025Ben James and Daily Mail writer Alex Bywater sit down in Rome to discuss the Six Nations launch, while we hear from Warren Gatland and Jac Morgan.
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Duration: 00:35:32Six Nations squad surprises and Gatland's future
Jan 15, 2025Ben James and Steffan Thomas return for the first podcast of 2025 as they react to Wales' Six Nations squad.
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Duration: 00:45:28A WRU meeting and a coaching departure
Dec 18, 2024Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:44:13No Wales for O'Gara and the latest on Gatland
Dec 13, 2024Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:32:14Are Welsh players fit enough and what needs to change?
Dec 04, 2024Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:46:42A big review and still no strategy
Nov 27, 2024Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:45:01A winless year: Where do we go next?
Nov 25, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to Wales' 45-12 defeat to South Africa, capping a winless year for Warren Gatland's side.
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Duration: 00:27:00Changes for South Africa and a defiant Gatland
Nov 20, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' team to face South Africa, as well as Warren Gatland's latest press conference.
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Duration: 00:27:44End game for Gatland?
Nov 18, 2024Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:28:28More Fiji reaction and the visit of a resurgent Wallabies
Nov 13, 2024Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:38:1010 defeats in a row and another Fiji nightmare
Nov 11, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on Wales' defeat to Fiji in Cardiff as their winless 2024 goes on.
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Duration: 00:29:52Another Welsh rugby scandal and the Dragons' Welsh duo
Nov 06, 2024Ben 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
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Duration: 00:43:52A good weekend in Wales and who plays 12?
Oct 30, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on a positive weekend in Welsh rugby, while looking ahead to Warren Gatland's selection for the Fiji game.
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Duration: 00:46:07Wales autumn squad announcement reaction
Oct 21, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to Warren Gatland's 35-man squad for the upcoming autumn campaign.
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Duration: 00:38:30The Scott Baldwin podcast
Oct 16, 2024Former Wales and Ospreys hooker Scott Baldwin joins Ben James to talk coaching Bridgend in Super Rygbi Cymru and his thoughts on Wales.
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Duration: 00:49:06A South African scalp goes begging and what Wales want at 10
Oct 09, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas discusses the latest issues in Welsh rugby, after a weekend when all four professional sides lost.
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Duration: 00:49:01More calls for an Anglo-Welsh league, with Scarlets chair Simon Muderack
Oct 02, 2024Scarlets chair Simon Muderack joins the podcast to talk Anglo-Welsh mergers and the latest goings-on in Welsh rugby.
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Duration: 01:14:39Dragons' dream start with Rhys Blumberg and a chat with Matt Sherratt
Sep 25, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined on the podcast by Dragons CEO Rhys Blumberg and Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt to review the opening weekend of the season.
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Duration: 01:06:31The big season preview
Sep 18, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to look ahead to a new season in Welsh rugby, amid big coaching changes and shrinking budgets.
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Duration: 01:09:52A contentious captain, an exciting debut and Kemsley Mathias
Jul 18, 2024Ben James is joined by Wales prop Ellis Bevan in Brisbane to talk Wales' summer tour, while BBC Wales writer Gareth Griffiths chats with Ben about Cory Hill's controversial appointment as captain, Regan Grace's Wales debut and the need for a win at the end of a long season.
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Duration: 00:33:01Wales' new scrum-half Ellis Bevan and the wait for a win goes on
Jul 10, 2024Ben James is joined by Wales scrum-half Ellis Bevan to discuss his start to life in Test rugby, while BBC Wales writer Gareth Griffiths chats with Ben about Wales' defeat to Australia in Sydney, the second Test in Melbourne and the pressure now building on Warren Gatland.
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Duration: 00:38:56The one from Down Under: Wales v Australia and the new life of a Welsh exile
Jul 03, 2024Ben James is in Australia with the Wales team and met up with former Welsh international Ben Evans to preview Saturday's first Test and hear about his life down under.
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Duration: 00:42:46The WRU’s big announcement and Wales’ best XV now
Jun 27, 2024Jon Doel and Steffan Thomas assess the fallout from the WRU’s announcement of the new five-year strategy for Welsh rugby. They also review Wales’ performance against South Africa and pick the team for the tour of Australia.
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Duration: 00:37:03Wales v South Africa: The teams, the fears and the final score
Jun 19, 2024Steff Thomas and Jon Doel pick through Warren Gatland's Wales team selection and give their predictions on what will happen against world champions South Africa at Twickenham.
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Duration: 00:33:32Ospreys' title hopes ended and a new Wales call-up
Jun 11, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Ospreys' URC playoff defeat to Munster, as well as the call-up for Scarlets centre Eddie James.
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Duration: 00:32:53Wales summer squad reaction: Warren Gatland, Cory Hill and the Ospreys' play-off run
Jun 04, 2024Ben James and Steff Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' summer squad for South Africa and Australia, look at who is in and who isn't, and reflect on Judgement Day.
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Duration: 00:58:13Judgement Day preview: Toby Booth, Aaron Wainwright and more
May 30, 2024Ben James and Steff Thomas are joined by coaches and players from all four regions ahead of the double-header at Cardiff City Stadium.
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Duration: 01:15:44Morgan Morris, Cory Hill and does four go into three?
May 22, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the Ospreys keeping their slim play-off hopes alive, rumours of Welsh call-ups and the latest talk ahead of the WRU's strategy reveal in June.
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Duration: 00:45:35The Huw Bevan and Geraint John podcast
May 15, 2024WRU performance director Huw Bevan and community director Geraint John join us on the podcast to talk the EDC, community game and women's rugby.
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Duration: 01:01:30The Adam Jones podcast
Apr 19, 2024Former Wales prop and Harlequins coach Adam Jones joins Ben James and Steff Thomas on the latest episode of the podcast to talk Quins' European success and the art of being a tight-head.
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Duration: 00:49:27The Graham Henry podcast
Apr 12, 2024Ben James is joined by former Wales and New Zealand coach Graham Henry to celebrate 25 years since the win over England at Wembley, as well as his memories and thoughts on the game now.
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Duration: 00:45:43The Abi Tierney and Nigel Walker podcast
Mar 28, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by WRU CEO Abi Tierney and executive director of rugby Nigel Walker to talk Warren Gatland, a wooden spoon and a new strategic plan.
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Duration: 00:36:04The start of the Women's Six Nations and a timely win in Llanelli
Mar 27, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' Women's defeat to Scotland, as well as the four regions' matches in the United Rugby Championship.
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Duration: 00:43:42Just where do we go from here?
Mar 20, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' winless Six Nations and just what needs to change to improve Welsh rugby's fortunes.
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Duration: 00:49:10Wales 21-24 Italy: A dismal Wooden Spoon
Mar 17, 2024Ben James and Times rugby writer Elgan Alderman sit down to react to Wales' dismal defeat to Italy that secured them the Wooden Spoon.
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Duration: 00:17:57Wales 24-45 France: Into a Wooden Spoon week we go
Mar 11, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to Wales' Six Nations defeat to France, which leaves them staring at a Wooden Spoon next week.
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Duration: 00:35:09Wales v France preview: A surprise centre pairing
Mar 07, 2024Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to the Wales team to face France and look at where this weekend's match will be won and lost.
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Duration: 00:34:26Ireland 31-7 Wales reaction: We are where we are
Feb 25, 2024Ben James and Steff Thomas react to Wales' Six Nations in Dublin.
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Duration: 00:38:10Ireland v Wales Six Nations preview: A debut for Big Mac
Feb 21, 2024Ben James and Steff Thomas discuss the Wales team to face Ireland, as well as the daunting task facing Warren Gatland's side in Dublin.
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Duration: 00:42:32The Kieran Hardy podcast
Feb 14, 2024Wales and Scarlets scrum-half Kieran Hardy joins Ben James for a brief chat about life in Wales' Six Nations camp.
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Duration: 00:20:28England 16-14 Wales reaction: So, so close
Feb 11, 2024Ben James and Daily Mail rugby writer Alex Bywater react to Wales' narrow defeat to England at Twickenham.
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Duration: 00:22:08Wales v England preview: Bold changes, Alex Mann and Cameron Winnett
Feb 08, 2024Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:41:07Wales 26-27 Scotland reaction: How do you sum that up?!
Feb 04, 2024Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:33:41Wales v Scotland Six Nations preview, with Jamie Lyall
Jan 31, 2024Rugby commentator Jamie Lyall joins Ben James to preview Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland in Cardiff.
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Duration: 00:33:52Gatland, Farrell, Borthwick and the superb Ospreys
Jan 25, 2024Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:41:18The Louis Rees-Zammit bombshell and Wales' Six Nations squad
Jan 17, 2024Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:38:49The Richard Whiffin podcast: Wales U20s new coach talks teaching tomorrow's stars
Jan 10, 2024Wales U20s coach Richard Whiffin chats to Ben James and Steffan Thomas about his new job, the upcoming Six Nations and how best to develop Wales' young talent.
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Duration: 00:39:26Scarlets' nadir, Anglo-Welsh desire and the end of 2023
Dec 20, 2023Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:49:45The Rob Howley podcast: 'Can't believe it... I can't believe it'
Dec 15, 2023Rob 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.
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Duration: 00:28:00What's gone wrong with Welsh rugby?
Dec 13, 2023Ben 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.
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Duration: 01:03:41Backing Dwayne Peel and what happens next for Welsh rugby
Dec 06, 2023Scarlets 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.
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Duration: 01:05:22More Welsh derbies, mixed results and Wales' next full-back?
Nov 29, 2023Swansea 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.
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Duration: 00:53:22Reducing replacements and developing young Welsh players with Trystan Bevan
Nov 10, 2023Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:55:44The Dan Biggar podcast: Wales memories, French adventure and 15 years of laundry duty
Oct 27, 2023Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:48:06Wales World Cup heartbreak, classic quarter-finals and the last one in France
Oct 16, 2023Ben 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.
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Duration: 00:44:56Wales 43-19 Georgia reaction: Faletau blow, four from four and incredible Portugal
Oct 09, 2023Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the final weekend of pool games at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, as Wales found out who'd they be facing in the quarter-finals.
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Duration: 00:36:19Wales v Georgia preview: A surprise team, Tier Two support and permutations
Oct 04, 2023Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to preview Wales' final pool game against Georgia and look at who Warren Gatland's side could face in the quarter-finals.
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Duration: 00:40:16Wales 40-6 Australia reaction: A statement win in Lyon
Sep 26, 2023Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' hammering of the Wallabies in Lyon that secured a World Cup quarter-final place.
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Duration: 00:52:57A bonus episode with Aaron Wainwright: Committees, fines and who's the David Brent fan in camp
Sep 22, 2023Ben James is joined by Wales back-row Aaron Wainwright for a bonus episode after Wales' team announcement to face Australia, talking the mood in camp, the committees and who's picking the music in camp.
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Duration: 00:15:49