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Ben James and Steffan Thomas are joined by WRU CEO Abi Tierney and executive director of rugby Nigel Walker to talk Warren Gatland, a wooden spoon and a new strategic plan. (Unfortunately, there was a slight technical with Nigel Walker's microphone which has affected the quality slightly.) Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Ben James and Steffan Thomas discuss Wales' Women's defeat to Scotland, as well as the four regions' matches in the United Rugby Championship. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss Wales' winless Six Nations and just what needs to change to improve Welsh rugby's fortunes. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Ben James and Times rugby writer Elgan Alderman sit down to react to Wales' dismal defeat to Italy that secured them the Wooden Spoon. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to Wales' Six Nations defeat to France, which leaves them staring at a Wooden Spoon next week. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC
Ben James and Steffan Thomas react to the Wales team to face France and look at where this weekend's match will be won and lost. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Ben James and Steff Thomas react to Wales' Six Nations in Dublin. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Ben James and Steff Thomas discuss the Wales team to face Ireland, as well as the daunting task facing Warren Gatland's side in Dublin. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Wales and Scarlets scrum-half Kieran Hardy joins Ben James for a brief chat about life in Wales' Six Nations camp. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Ben James and Daily Mail rugby writer Alex Bywater react to Wales' narrow defeat to England at Twickenham. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Ben James and Steff Thomas discuss Wales' team to face England, Telegraph writer Charlie Morgan offers insight on Steve Borthwick's side and we hear from Wales debutants Alex Mann and Cameron Winnett. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC
Ben James and Steffan Thomas do their best to dissect Wales' Six Nations opener in Cardiff that saw them nearly come back from 27-0 down to win. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Rugby commentator Jamie Lyall joins Ben James to preview Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland in Cardiff. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Ben James and Steff Thomas discuss the latest in Welsh rugby, while we hear from a number of coaches and captains ahead of the Six Nations. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to react to the news Louis Rees-Zammit is leaving rugby to pursue a career in the NFL, as well as Wales' Six Nations squad. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Wales U20s coach Richard Whiffin chats to Ben James and Steffan Thomas about his new job, the upcoming Six Nations and how best to develop Wales' young talent. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Ben James and Steffan Thomas talk what's gone wrong at the Scarlets, why there needs to be more Anglo-Welsh matches and look back at an eventful 2023. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
Rob Howley joins Ben James and Steffan Thomas on the podcast to talk about his return to the Wales coaching set-up, four years after leaving the role. Brought to you by WalesOnline/Reach PLC.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
