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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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
Jul 10, 2024 • 39min
Wales' new scrum-half Ellis Bevan and the wait for a win goes on
Ben James is joined by Wales scrum-half Ellis Bevan to discuss his start to life in Test rugby, while BBC Wales writer Gareth Griffiths chats with Ben about Wales' defeat to Australia in Sydney, the second Test in Melbourne and the pressure now building on Warren Gatland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 3, 2024 • 43min
The one from Down Under: Wales v Australia and the new life of a Welsh exile
Ben James is in Australia with the Wales team and met up with former Welsh international Ben Evans to preview Saturday's first Test and hear about his life down under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2024 • 37min
The WRU’s big announcement and Wales’ best XV now
Jon Doel and Steffan Thomas assess the fallout from the WRU’s announcement of the new five-year strategy for Welsh rugby. They also review Wales’ performance against South Africa and pick the team for the tour of Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2024 • 34min
Wales v South Africa: The teams, the fears and the final score
Steff Thomas and Jon Doel pick through Warren Gatland's Wales team selection and give their predictions on what will happen against world champions South Africa at Twickenham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 11, 2024 • 33min
Ospreys' title hopes ended and a new Wales call-up
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Ospreys' URC playoff defeat to Munster, as well as the call-up for Scarlets centre Eddie James.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 4, 2024 • 58min
Wales summer squad reaction: Warren Gatland, Cory Hill and the Ospreys' play-off run
Ben James and Steff Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' summer squad for South Africa and Australia, look at who is in and who isn't, and reflect on Judgement Day.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2024 • 1h 16min
Judgement Day preview: Toby Booth, Aaron Wainwright and more
Ben James and Steff Thomas are joined by coaches and players from all four regions ahead of the double-header at Cardiff City Stadium.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
