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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Nov 11, 2024 • 30min
10 defeats in a row and another Fiji nightmare
Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on Wales' defeat to Fiji in Cardiff as their winless 2024 goes on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 6, 2024 • 44min
Another Welsh rugby scandal and the Dragons' Welsh duo
Ben 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 30, 2024 • 46min
A good weekend in Wales and who plays 12?
Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on a positive weekend in Welsh rugby, while looking ahead to Warren Gatland's selection for the Fiji game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2024 • 39min
Wales autumn squad announcement reaction
Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to Warren Gatland's 35-man squad for the upcoming autumn campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2024 • 49min
The Scott Baldwin podcast
Former Wales and Ospreys hooker Scott Baldwin joins Ben James to talk coaching Bridgend in Super Rygbi Cymru and his thoughts on Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 9, 2024 • 49min
A South African scalp goes begging and what Wales want at 10
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discusses the latest issues in Welsh rugby, after a weekend when all four professional sides lost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2024 • 1h 15min
More calls for an Anglo-Welsh league, with Scarlets chair Simon Muderack
Simon Muderack, the chair of the Scarlets rugby team, dives into the pressing need for an Anglo-Welsh league to boost competition and sustainability. He discusses the recent performance struggles of the Scarlets, highlighting both team tactics and the mental resilience required in crucial games. Muderack addresses financial stability, emphasizing community support and young talent development. The conversation also touches on frustrations with officiating standards and the role of technology in enhancing the game's integrity.
Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 7min
Dragons' dream start with Rhys Blumberg and a chat with Matt Sherratt
Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 10min
The big season preview
Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to look ahead to a new season in Welsh rugby, amid big coaching changes and shrinking budgets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2024 • 33min
A contentious captain, an exciting debut and Kemsley Mathias
Ben 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
