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 14, 2026 • 35min
More EGM talk, European shambles and an old face returns
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the latest goings on in Welsh rugby - including the current standstill over a move to go down to three teams, Nigel Davies' return to the Scarlets and the final round of European pool matches.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 48min
New Year, same crisis
Ben James and Steffan Thomas start 2026 with news of an EGM as the uncertainty in Welsh rugby continues, while they also cast an eye over the festive derbies.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 34min
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.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 34min
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.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 25min
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.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 37min
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.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 31min
Wales team to face Japan: LRZ is back
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Wales team to face Japan this weekend.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 40min
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.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 16min
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.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 40min
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
