The Welsh Rugby Podcast

<p>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.</p>

Goodbye Jac and Dewi - what now for Welsh rugby?

Ben 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. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-17
33:18

Trystan Bevan: Where Wales went wrong and how to fix Welsh rugby

Steffan 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-03
33:24

A debut for Deaves and more off-field mess

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Wales team to face New Zealand, as well as more off-field drama in Welsh rugby. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-20
24:20

Jonah and Wales

10 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. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-18
34:52

Wales team to face Japan: LRZ is back

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Wales team to face Japan this weekend. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-13
29:09

Wales 28-52 Argentina: A tough start for Steve Tandy...

Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on Wales' autumn defeat to Argentina in Cardiff, as the Steve Tandy era began with a loss. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-11
37:52

Jarrod Evans: Life inside Steve Tandy's Wales camp as new era begins

WalesOnline Rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas sits down with Wales outside-half Jarrod Evans ahead of this Sunday's clash with Argentina. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-07
16:00

The key decisions facing Steve Tandy ahead of Wales' autumn opener

Steffan 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-05
37:53

'An utter shambles' - Four becomes three

Ben 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. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-29
33:37

Wales squad reaction: Carre in from the cold

Ben James and MailOnline rugby writer Alex Bywater sit down to discuss Wales' autumn squad announcement - including the recall of Rhys Carre. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-22
26:17

An early-season crisis and Wales squad predictions

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the Scarlets' crisis, Cardiff's possible new investors and Steve Tandy's possible first Wales squad. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-15
49:13

The Dave Reddin podcast

Welsh 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-06
35:01

A change in direction and the start of a new season

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the opening weekend of the new season, as well as the end of the WRU's consultation process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-01
34:24

Season preview and a big departure days before

Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-24
49:29

Pushback against the two-club model

Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-10
31:27

Yet more change in Welsh rugby

Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-21
59:06

An instant Lions classic and that Jac Morgan clearout

Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-30
44:13

A new Wales coach, Abi Tierney and Jac's a Test Lion

Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-24
51:15

A win at last - but there's trouble brewing

Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-17
43:12

18 in a row and the Blair Murray interview

Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-09
40:15

Peter peter

its nice to hear a rugby pod where the presenters talk rugby and not about their latest hairstyles, holidays or Stella lifestyles. props.

12-04 Reply

Pete Rees-Hopkins

Please tell that guy to pronounce Tipuric correctly...

01-31 Reply

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