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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.