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.
Episodes
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Jan 22, 2025 • 36min
Warren Gatland, Jac Morgan and a Six Nations launch in Rome
Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2025 • 45min
Six Nations squad surprises and Gatland's future
Ben James and Steffan Thomas return for the first podcast of 2025 as they react to Wales' Six Nations squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2024 • 44min
A WRU meeting and a coaching departure
Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2024 • 32min
No Wales for O'Gara and the latest on Gatland
Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 4, 2024 • 47min
Are Welsh players fit enough and what needs to change?
Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2024 • 45min
A big review and still no strategy
Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 25, 2024 • 27min
A winless year: Where do we go next?
Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to Wales' 45-12 defeat to South Africa, capping a winless year for Warren Gatland's side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20, 2024 • 28min
Changes for South Africa and a defiant Gatland
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' team to face South Africa, as well as Warren Gatland's latest press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2024 • 28min
End game for Gatland?
Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2024 • 38min
More Fiji reaction and the visit of a resurgent Wallabies
Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
