The Welsh Rugby Podcast

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.

Sports
Rugby
51
Wales summer squad reaction: Warren Gatland, Co...
Ben 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
54 min
52
Judgement Day preview: Toby Booth, Aaron Wainwr...
Ben James and Steff Thomas are joined by coaches and players from all four regions ahead of the double-header at Cardiff City Stadium
72 min
53
Morgan Morris, Cory Hill and does four go into ...
Ben 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
42 min
54
The Huw Bevan and Geraint John podcast
WRU performance director Huw Bevan and community director Geraint John join us on the podcast to talk the EDC, community game and women's rugby
58 min
55
The Adam Jones podcast
Former 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
45 min
56
The Graham Henry podcast
Ben 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
42 min
57
The Abi Tierney and Nigel Walker podcast
Ben 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
32 min
58
The start of the Women's Six Nations and a time...
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' Women's defeat to Scotland, as well as the four regions' matches in the United Rugby Championship
40 min
59
Just where do we go from here?
Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' winless Six Nations and just what needs to change to improve Welsh rugby's fortunes
46 min
60
Wales 21-24 Italy: A dismal Wooden Spoon
Ben James and Times rugby writer Elgan Alderman sit down to react to Wales' dismal defeat to Italy that secured them the Wooden Spoon
15 min
61
Wales 24-45 France: Into a Wooden Spoon week we go
Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to Wales' Six Nations defeat to France, which leaves them staring at a Wooden Spoon next week
31 min
62
Wales v France preview: A surprise centre pairing
Ben 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
30 min
63
Ireland 31-7 Wales reaction: We are where we are
Ben James and Steff Thomas react to Wales' Six Nations in Dublin
34 min
64
Ireland v Wales Six Nations preview: A debut fo...
Ben James and Steff Thomas discuss the Wales team to face Ireland, as well as the daunting task facing Warren Gatland's side in Dublin
39 min
65
The Kieran Hardy podcast
Wales and Scarlets scrum-half Kieran Hardy joins Ben James for a brief chat about life in Wales' Six Nations camp
17 min
66
England 16-14 Wales reaction: So, so close
Ben James and Daily Mail rugby writer Alex Bywater react to Wales' narrow defeat to England at Twickenham
19 min
67
Wales v England preview: Bold changes, Alex Man...
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
37 min
68
Wales 26-27 Scotland reaction: How do you sum t...
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
30 min
69
Wales v Scotland Six Nations preview, with Jami...
Rugby commentator Jamie Lyall joins Ben James to preview Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland in Cardiff
30 min
70
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
37 min
71
The Louis Rees-Zammit bombshell and Wales' Six ...
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
35 min
72
The Richard Whiffin podcast: Wales U20s new coa...
Wales 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
35 min
73
Scarlets' nadir, Anglo-Welsh desire and the end...
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
46 min
74
The Rob Howley podcast: 'Can't believe it... I ...
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
25 min
75
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.
60 min