The Welsh Rugby Podcast

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

Scarlets chair Simon Muderack joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas to discuss the Scarlets' start to the season, the pressure on head coach Dwayne Peel, the financial situation in Welsh rugby and how things can improve moving forward. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' hammering of the Wallabies in Lyon that secured a World Cup quarter-final place. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Wales back-row Aaron Wainwright for a bonus episode after Wales' team announcement to face Australia, talking the mood in camp, the committees and who's picking the music in camp. Brought to you by WalesOnline/ReachPLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by Wallabies legend David Campese to discuss Australia's defeat to Fiji, what's next for Eddie Jones and their crucial World Cup clash with Wales. Brought to you by WalesOnline/ReachPLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Robbie and Will Owen, the brothers behind the YouTube channel Squidge Rugby, to discuss Wales' win over Portugal. Brought to you by WalesOnline/ReachPLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by the Daily Mail's Alex Bywater in Nice to preview Wales' second World Cup pool match against Portugal. Brought to you by WalesOnline/ReachPLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' breathless World Cup opener against Fiji in Bordeaux, as Warren Gatland's side got their tournament off to a winning start. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by PA's Andrew Baldock and the Daily Mail's Alex Bywater in Versailles to talk Wales, the World Cup and the searing heat, while Steffan Thomas speaks to former Scarlets prop Deacon Manu for the Fijian perspective. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Dan Biggar's announcement that he'll retire from Wales duty after the World Cup, who will wear the 10 jersey next and how Wales' pool rivals Fiji and Australia fared in their final warm-ups. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Hansen joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas on the podcast to talk about his memories of coaching Wales, his thoughts on the 2023 World Cup and how rugby can improve in general. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Robbie Owen, the face of Squidge Rugby, and Wales wing Rio Dyer for an impromptu podcast following Wales' final squad announcement ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Dragons coach and Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman joins us on the podcast to discuss Wales' second World Cup warm-up match against England, Owen Farrell's reprieve from a red card and a lengthy ban and reflect on what Welsh rugby needs to work post-World Cup. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach PLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back! Ben James and Steffan Thomas run the rule over Wales' World Cup warm-up win over England, assess who could be heading to France and look at what Warren Gatland will be hoping to learn at Twickenham this weekend. Brought to you by WalesOnline and Reach plc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Welsh Rugby Podcast is back! Join Ben James and Steffan Thomas as they bring you the latest news, big guests and in-depth analysis from the wild world of Welsh rugby and the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Brought to you by WalesOnline, Reach plc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss the first weekend of the United Rugby Championship - including Cardiff's fly-half nightmare, the Scarlets' errors and the first Welsh derby of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Southcombe is joined by Mark Orders and Ben James out in Cape Town to preview the decisive third Test between the Lions and South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Southcombe is joined by Simon Thomas and our man in South Africa, Ben James, to discuss the first Test victory for the Lions, as well as all the fallout in the following days.It should be noted this was recorded before Rassie Erasmus' hour-long video.If you do enjoy the podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Southcombe is joined by Ben James and Simon Thomas to react to Warren Gatland's Lions team for the first Test against the Springboks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Southcombe and Ben James sit down to discuss the Lions' thrashing of the Sigma Lions, their team to face the Cell C Sharks and Wales' comprehensive win over Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Matthew Southcombe to discuss the hectic start to the Lions tour, including the tour-ending injuries of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric and the stricter restrictions being imposed on South Africa. Also in the episode, Katie Sands speaks to Jasmine Joyce following her selection for the GB 7s team at this year's Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to react to Warren Gatland's first Lions team to face Japan, as well as the Cory Hill situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to discuss the latest crisis talks in Welsh rugby, the first three rounds of the Rainbow Cup, the regions' business for next season and any potential new faces Wayne Pivac could look at for this summer's tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Alex Spink and Megan Wellens of the Daily Mirror, Michael Scully of the Irish Mirror and Gordon Parks of the Daily Record to react to the announcement of Warren Gatland's 37-man British and Irish Lions squad to tour South Africa this summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Wales stars Hadleigh Parkes and Callum Sheedy for a special look at how Wales went from a terrible 2020 to 2021 Six Nations champions, with insight to what it was like in camp and how the new coaching staff have gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by former Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes to talk about his new life in Japan, the decision to leave Wales after six years and how he's been watching Wayne Pivac's progress from afar.If you enjoy the podcast, make sure to rate it and leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas in the aftermath of Wales' defeat to France that robbed them of a Grand Slam. There's talk of red cards, possible penalty tries, that dramatic finish and what needs to happen for Wales to win the Slam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to discuss Wales' team to face France in their Grand Slam decider, assess where the game could be won and lost and talk about why this Wales team isn't getting the credit it deserves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Matthew Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' comprehensive win over Italy that has set up a Grand Slam decider against France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas and Mark Orders to review Wales' Triple Crown victory over England, the refereeing controversies around it and the credit that Wayne Pivac deserves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas for the huge clash between Wales and England. With Wales on for a Triple Crown, there's plenty to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Geraint Davies, rugby coach and analyst, to dissect Wales' tactics so far in the Six Nations, highlight where they've improved, what challenges England will bring and what Wayne Pivac will be working on ahead of the Triple Crown clash.Geraint's brilliant analysis can be found on his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/GeraintDaviesGDD) or his Twitter (https://twitter.com/daviesGDD) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to discuss the win over Scotland, where Wales stand after two matches of the Six Nations and how they'll be preparing for England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a bumper podcast, Ben James is joined by Matt Southcombe and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' team to face Scotland, including even more injury woe and the potential debut of Willis Halaholo. Plus Rugbypass and XV writer and rugby commentator Jamie Lyall talks about how Scotland are approaching this after their Calcutta Cup win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Matt Southcombe and Simon Thomas to talk about Wales' Six Nations victory over Ireland as Wayne Pivac's side kicked off their campaign with a hard-fought win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by XV editor Owain Jones to preview the Six Nations, discuss Wales' chances in the tournament and how they might fare against Ireland on the opening weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James speaks to PDC Darts World Champion and world number one, Gerwyn Price on his success on the oche and his career in rugby. Also, Jon Doel, Matt Southcombe and Mark Orders react to Wayne Pivac's Six Nations squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Owen, the genius behind Squidge Rugby, joins us to look ahead to 2021 and what it might hold for Wales, the regions and the British and Irish Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by special guest Adam Hughes, who is the youngest player to join the legal action against World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU over alleged negligence. Hughes has been diagnosed with brain injuries and post-concussion symptoms at the age of just 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' win over Italy and reflect on a mixed autumn campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Simon Thomas discuss the Wales team to face Italy, including George North being back in midfield. Plus we hear from Wayne Pivac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Mark Orders and Simon Thomas to look over Wales' defeat to England. Were there signs of improvement in defeat or were expectations just very low? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Simon Thomas to react to the Wales v England team announcements, as well as answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Southcombe is joined by new Wales womens coach Warren Abrahams to talk about his new role, getting the best out of Wales' players and racism in rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices