The Welsh Rugby Podcast

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the news that the bid by the Ospreys' owners, Y11, to buy Cardiff has fallen through. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Dragons' European exploits and the WRU EGM. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood's impending departure, the Ospreys' future at St Helen's and this weekend's European knockout matches. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' win over Italy to end the Six Nations on a high, as well as the upcoming EGM. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the 27-17 defeat to Ireland in Dublin and look at whether Wales could earn their first Six Nations win in three years this weekend. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' 26-23 defeat to Scotland, as well as the news that Peter Murchie has been appointed defence coach. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the 54-12 defeat to France in Cardiff, as well as looking ahead to this weekend's clash with Scotland. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' team to face France, as well as the woeful performance against England at Twickenham. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James is joined by Daily Mail writer Alex Bywater to discuss Wales' Six Nations opener against England, as well as the off-field issues with the Ospreys. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas break down a manic week in Welsh rugby, with the Ospreys' future plunged into uncertainty, while we also hear from Wales captain Dewi Lake and coach Steve Tandy from the Six Nations launch in Edinburgh. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the latest goings on in Welsh rugby - including the current standstill over a move to go down to three teams, Nigel Davies' return to the Scarlets and the final round of European pool matches. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas start 2026 with news of an EGM as the uncertainty in Welsh rugby continues, while they also cast an eye over the festive derbies. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the weekend's results, as well as the news that both Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake will join Gloucester next season. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steffan Thomas speaks to former Cardiff head of performance Trystan Bevan to review Wales' defeat to South Africa and what needs to happen to get Welsh rugby back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Wales team to face New Zealand, as well as more off-field drama in Welsh rugby. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 years on from his passing, Ben James speaks to Kingsley Jones, Josh Navidi, Mark Jones, Rhys Williams and Xavier Rush about Jonah Lomu's impact on Welsh rugby. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss the Wales team to face Japan this weekend. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas reflect on Wales' autumn defeat to Argentina in Cardiff, as the Steve Tandy era began with a loss. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WalesOnline Rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas sits down with Wales outside-half Jarrod Evans ahead of this Sunday's clash with Argentina. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steffan Thomas and The Observer rugby writer Ben Coles sit down to discuss Wales' prospects and who Steve Tandy should select for autumn opener against Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the Welsh Rugby Union's plans to cut from four teams to three and how that will affect Steve Tandy's first autumn in charge. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and MailOnline rugby writer Alex Bywater sit down to discuss Wales' autumn squad announcement - including the recall of Rhys Carre. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the Scarlets' crisis, Cardiff's possible new investors and Steve Tandy's possible first Wales squad. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/welshrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben James and Steffan Thomas preview Wales' final Six Nations clash with England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices