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

The Pat Lam podcast

April 30, 2025 • 36 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Judgement Day preview and a new Wales coach front-runner

April 16, 2025 • 36 mins
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A massive week in Welsh rugby

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A west Wales derby and the European knockout stages

April 2, 2025 • 33 mins
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Mark Jones podcast

March 26, 2025 • 43 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Abi Tierney podcast

March 20, 2025 • 39 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by WRU CEO Abi Tierney to discuss where Welsh rugby goes next after Saturday's record defeat to England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Where do we go now?

March 19, 2025 • 46 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to reflect on Wales' 68-14 defeat to England and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Wales v England preview: Two changes and burying Scottish ghosts

March 13, 2025 • 35 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas preview Wales' final Six Nations clash with England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Backing it up against Scotland and heroic Ospreys

March 5, 2025 • 44 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas preview Wales' fourth Six Nations match with Scotland, while looking back on the weekend's URC action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Finally some signs of hope

February 25, 2025 • 43 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' much-improved performance in their defeat to Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sweeping changes under Jockey and the search for Gatland's successor begins

February 20, 2025 • 46 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' team to face Ireland, Matt Sherratt's impact and the search for the next Wales coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gatland gone and a new Wales coach

February 11, 2025 • 26 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to the breaking news that Warren Gatland has left his role of Wales coach midway through the Six Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Elliot Dee, a week in Nice and jobs on the line

February 5, 2025 • 54 mins
Ben James speaks to Wales hooker Elliot Dee and Daily Mail writer Alex Bywater in Nice as Wales prepare for their Six Nations clash with Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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France v Wales team reaction: Plenty of experience but no Faletau

January 29, 2025 • 32 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to Wales' team to face France in their Six Nations opener in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Warren Gatland, Jac Morgan and a Six Nations launch in Rome

January 22, 2025 • 35 mins
Ben James and Daily Mail writer Alex Bywater sit down in Rome to discuss the Six Nations launch, while we hear from Warren Gatland and Jac Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Six Nations squad surprises and Gatland's future

January 15, 2025 • 46 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas return for the first podcast of 2025 as they react to Wales' Six Nations squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A WRU meeting and a coaching departure

December 18, 2024 • 45 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the WRU board meeting that will consider the autumn campaign review, while they also react to Toby Booth's departure from the Ospreys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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No Wales for O'Gara and the latest on Gatland

December 13, 2024 • 32 mins
Ben James is joined by Daily Mail rugby writer Alex Bywater to discuss Ronan O'Gara's Wales comments and the latest goings-on in Welsh rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Are Welsh players fit enough and what needs to change?

December 4, 2024 • 47 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by former Cardiff and Wasps head of performance Trystan Bevan to discuss Warren Gatland's concerns at Welsh players not being fit enough, whether standards have dropped in Wales and the women's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A big review and still no strategy

November 27, 2024 • 47 mins
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the review into Wales' autumn campaign, the new strategy for Welsh rugby and the return of the United Rugby Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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