The Welsh Rugby Podcast

The Welsh Rugby Podcast

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

October 6, 2025 36 mins
Welsh Rugby Union director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas on the latest episode following the end of the WRU's consultation process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the opening weekend of the new season, as well as the end of the WRU's consultation process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the start of the United Rugby Championship season, as well as Matt Sherratt's move from Cardiff to Wales just days before the first match of the new campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 10, 2025 32 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the latest news from the WRU's consultation into Welsh rugby, with the Dragons and WRPA having pushed back against it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 21, 2025 60 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the WRU's 'optimal system' that could see four professional clubs reduced to two, as well as hearing from WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin about the plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the classic second Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia, including the Jac Morgan clearout in the dying seconds that continues to attract headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to the news that Jac Morgan is in the Lions' squad for the second Test against the Wallabies, as well as the news that Steve Tandy is the new Wales coach. While in Melbourne, Ben also speaks to WRU CEO Abi Tierney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and Steffan Thomas pick apart Wales' win over Japan in Kobe, as well as the WRU's announcement that a reduction to two or three teams will be considered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' 24-19 defeat to Japan in Kitakyushu, while Ben sits down with Wales full-back Blair Murray in Kobe ahead of the second Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back with a bang! Ben James is out in the heat and humidity of Japan ahead of Wales' summer tour - join him as he sits down to chat with Wales centre Joe Roberts! John Jones also joins us on this weeks' show to go through the latest news and analysis in the world of Welsh rugby. Make due to sign-up to our 'Inside Welsh Rugby' newsletter, to keep up-to-date between podcast episodes. Sign-up here. ...
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June 4, 2025 35 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on the Scarlets' URC play-off defeat to Leinster, as the curtain comes down on the 2024/25 season for Wales' clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the latest crisis in Welsh rugby, as well as the Scarlets' upcoming URC play-off clash with Leinster in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the latest crisis in Welsh rugby, with the Ospreys and Scarlets having not signed the new PRA, as well as previewing the final weekend of the URC season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and John Jones react to the British and Irish Lions squad announcement, while we hear from Jac Morgan following his call-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Welsh team's hopes in South Africa, as well as this week's British and Irish Lions squad announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 30, 2025 35 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas head to Bristol Bears' training base to speak to their head coach, Pat Lam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the Ospreys' European exit, Judgement Day and the news that Steve Tandy is now favourite for the Wales job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 11, 2025 59 mins
Ben James speaks to business editor Sion Barry and CF10 chair Lynn Glaister after Cardiff were taken over by the Welsh Rugby Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben James and Steffan Thomas dissect the last weekend of United Rugby Championship, while looking ahead to the Welsh teams' chances in the Challenge Cup last 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 26, 2025 42 mins
Ospreys head coach and former Wales wing Mark Jones sits down with Ben James to talk taking over at the Welsh region, his growth as a coach and racing Christian Malcolm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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