Show overview
Cardiff Central has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 115 episodes. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 7m and 1h 27m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 46 episodes published. Published by The WRRAP network.
From the publisher
Covering all things Cardiff Rugby related, a podcast for the fans by the fans. Happy to chat with fans, coaches, players and those who are slightly weird! A fans podcast for Cardiff Rugby fans - chatting rugby in all its glory.
Latest Episodes
View all 115 episodesThe Big Season Review | Cardiff Central
He who dares, wins | Cardiff Central
We Are Massive | Cardiff Central
Time to pack CAP | Cardiff Central
The Prestigious Pennant | Cardiff Central
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All aboard the disco train | Cardiff Central
OMG it’s Liam Belcher! | Cardiff Central
Dan, Frazier, Fordey & Simon unpack the on-field action and refereeing controversy as Cardiff get knocked out of the Challenge Cup at the hands of Benetton. Plus, the Rags beat Newport to keep SRC title hopes alive and a preview of the upcoming Welsh derbies. #Cardiff #Welshrugby #ChallengeCup #EPCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Go big or throw it? | Cardiff Central
Dan, Frazier, Fordey & Simon discuss whether it was a point gained or three points lost for Cardiff against Sharks, struggle to come to terms with another Taulupe Faletau injury, and try to predict how Corniel Van Zyl will approach Benetton. Plus, the Rags roll on and the pathway keeps producing. #Cardiff #Rugby #Welshrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Altitude sickness strikes again | Cardiff Central
Dan, Steve & Tony move swiftly on from Cardiff’s loss at Bulls to discuss mostly Aberdare-based contract news, Matty Young’s highlight reel, who on earth covers second row v Sharks and there’s a TMO-based tin foil hat appearance. #Cardiffrugby #Welshrugby #URC #ShavSca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Botham effect - Cardiff Central
Dan, Frazier & Tony review the Before Botham and Anno Botham periods of Wales’ Six Nations campaign, preview a huge end to the Cardiff season starting way up at Bulls, and cover the latest news from the Arms Park. #Welshrugby #SixNations #CardiffRugby #Cardiff #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cardiff 150: Book Special
Dan is joined by the co-editors of the Cardiff 1876-2026 history book, David Allen and Gwyn Prescott, to discuss the writing of the book, some favourite stories and what makes Cardiff Rugby Club so special. Order the book here: https://graffeg.com/products/cardiff-rugby-club-1876-2026-150-years #Cardiff #Welshrugby #WRU #Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Winning in the rain - Cardiff Central
Dan, Steve & Fordey look back at Cardiff’s comfortable one-point win over Leinster, dream of what might be for the rest of the season, and start to look ahead to the 2026/27 Blue & Blacks squad. #Welshrugby #Cardiff #WRU #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An Unexpected Crisis - Cardiff Central
Dan, Frazier & Harley review Wales’ Six Nations so far, discuss Corniel Van Zyl’s future at Cardiff and look ahead to the Leinster game where “Ed Byrne” is still missing and the Blue & Blacks face the bizarre prospect of not enough back rowers. #WelshRugby #Cardiff #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are Cardiff still play off bound? Cardiff Central
Dan, Fordey & Simon decide if it’s a point gained or three lost in Belfast, go over Cardiff’s fixture block as a whole and try to sell the pod to Y11, plus a miserable Rags Corner and a preview of the Six Nations. #Cardiff #Rugby #URC #Welshrugby #SixNations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Swear Jar - Cardiff Central
The panel try to get through talking about Y11 without getting demonetised, then get tripped up when previewing Ulster. Plus double header delight against Benetton & Ebbw Vale, and the latest news and pathway updates. #Cardiff #Rugby #Welshrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Why Y11 | Cardiff Rugby
Dan & Frazier react to the news of Ospreys owners Y11 Sport & Media being the preferred bidder for Cardiff, as well as looking back on a loss to Exeter and previewing a huge game against Benetton. Plus, some signing gossip and the Wales Six Nations squad has been announced. #Cardiff #Rugby #WelshRugby #URC #ChallengeCup #Y11 #Noonecomesoutofthislookinggood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Points mean prizes - Cardiff Central
Dan, Frazier, Fordey & Simon bask in the glory of kicking for goal, discuss if Cardiff are truly back after beating Racing, cast an eye over the Blue & Blacks in Wales contention and decide how to approach Exeter on the weekend. #Cardiff #Rugby #Welshrugby #URC #ChallengeCup #EPRC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tap penalty terror - Cardiff Central
Dan, Simon, Tony & Harley discuss Cardiff becoming the definition of insanity in tough festive derby outings, whether it’s time to panic and Corniel Van Zyl’s role as Head Coach, as well as debating the approach to Racing and the Challenge Cup. Plus the latest news from the Arms Park, Rags and pathway. #CardiffRugby #Welshrugby #URC #WRU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can we just not do derbies
In the final episode of 2025, Dan is joined by Tony and Simon to discuss what went wrong (again) against the Scarlets, what needs to be put right over the festive period and what we can hope for in 2026. #Cardiff #Welshrugby #Christmasderby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices