The Welsh Rugby Podcast

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.

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

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

Discussion on the Scarlett's recent win and the challenges of away fixtures in Welsh rugby. Analysis of the game between Cardiff and the Scarlett's, focusing on the Red Card incident. Reflections on Duane Peel's role as a coach and the need to retain him. Exploration of the challenges and opportunities in Welsh rugby, including financial struggles and talent development. Support for the head coach despite criticism. Comparison of the financial differences between Welsh and Irish rugby. Expressing confidence and optimism for the future.

Swansea RFC and Swansea University coach Hugh Gustafson, who also enjoyed a playing career with the Dragons and Ospreys, joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas to discuss the latest round of URC matches and look over Welsh rugby.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by Trystan Bevan, who has worked as a S&C coach and head of performance in Welsh rugby for many years, to talk player development, the importance of overseas signings and how reducing replacements could help with rugby's concussion problem.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by Dan Biggar, just weeks after the fly-half played his last Test for Wales, to talk about his 15-year international career, his new life in France and some of his favourite memories.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Times rugby writer Elgan Alderman to dissect Wales' World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina, discuss a classic round of last-eight action and reflect on Wales' tournament in France ahead of the trip back home - all while resisting the urge to sing.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the final weekend of pool games at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, as Wales found out who'd they be facing in the quarter-finals.Brought to you by WalesOnline/ReachPLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to preview Wales' final pool game against Georgia and look at who Warren Gatland's side could face in the quarter-finals.Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices