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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Feb 11, 2024 • 22min
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.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 8, 2024 • 41min
Wales v England preview: Bold changes, Alex Mann and Cameron Winnett
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.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 4, 2024 • 34min
Wales 26-27 Scotland reaction: How do you sum that up?!
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.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2024 • 34min
Wales v Scotland Six Nations preview, with Jamie Lyall
Rugby commentator Jamie Lyall joins Ben James to preview Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland in Cardiff.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 25, 2024 • 41min
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.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2024 • 39min
The Louis Rees-Zammit bombshell and Wales' Six Nations squad
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.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2024 • 39min
The Richard Whiffin podcast: Wales U20s new coach talks teaching tomorrow's stars
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.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2023 • 50min
Scarlets' nadir, Anglo-Welsh desire and the end of 2023
The hosts discuss the struggles of the Scarlets and the issues with their recruitment strategy. They advocate for more Anglo-Welsh matches and explore the differences between casual and die-hard fans. The budget discrepancies between French and Welsh teams are highlighted, as well as the challenges and highlights of the 2023 rugby season.
Dec 15, 2023 • 28min
The Rob Howley podcast: 'Can't believe it... I can't believe it'
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.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 4min
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.Brought to you by WalesOnline/ReachPLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
