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
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
Ireland 31-7 Wales reaction: We are where we are
Ben James and Steff Thomas react to Wales' Six Nations in Dublin
34 min
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
Backing Dwayne Peel and what happens next for W...
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
61 min
24
More Welsh derbies, mixed results and Wales' ne...
Swansea RFC and Swansea University coach Hugh Gustafson joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas to discuss the latest round of URC matches and look over Welsh rugby
49 min
25
Reducing replacements and developing young Wels...
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.
52 min