The Rugby Conversation

#100: On the last episode of the podcast Illtud Dafydd and Steffan Thomas ask why is Wayne Pivac the right man to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales head coach? Who will be in his back-room staff? Who will replace him at the Scarlets? How are the four Welsh regions shaping up ahead of next season? ***Thanks to everyone who's ever contributed, listened and downloaded the podcast over last two and a half, it's been a blast! Follow @Steffan_Thomas1 and @IlltudDafydd to keep in touch!***

#99: For the penultimate episode of the podcast Illtud Dafydd and Steff Thomas ask how impressive were Wales in beating Argentina? Should All Blacks Ofa Tuungafasi and Sam Cane have been banned for their tackle on Remy Grosso and will Warren Gatland's side finish their summer tour with victory in San Juan? They also preview the rest of this weekend's Test matches Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com

#98: Illtud Dafydd and Steff Thomas ask what did we learn from Wales' win in Washington? Should the Baby Blacks have seen two red cards in their victory over Wales' U20s and what's Warren Gatland expecting from the first Test against Argentina? Illtud also speaks to americasrugbynews.com's Paul Tait to look ahead of the match in San Juan on Saturday. Illtud and Steff also preview the other international fixtures this weekend. Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com

#97: Illtud Dafydd and Steffan Thomas reflect on Leinster winning the double, they look ahead to the World Rugby U20s Championship as well as some new tackle law variations. They're joined by Paul Eddison to preview Saturday's Top14 Final between Montpellier and Castres before looking ahead to South Africa against Wales in Washington DC. Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com

#96: Illtud Dafydd and Steff Thomas ask who's answerable for players' injuries on plastic pitches? Who replaces Paul Gustard as England's defence coach as he joins Harlequins and how frustrated will Luke Charteris, Josh Adams and Tomas Francis be after being released from the Wales' summer squad? They preview the Guinness Pro14 Final with TodayFM's Neil Treacy, look ahead to the Aviva Premiership Final before assessing Crusaders v Hurricanes and the Barbarians' trip to Twickenham Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com

#95: Illtud Dafydd and Steffan Thomas reflect on Cardiff Blues winning the Challenge Cup and Leinster claiming the Champions Cup. They ask how much of a mess has lead to Russia taking Romania's Rugby World Cup spot, what's stopping a Suva-based franchise playing in Super Rugby and they speak to Glasgow Warriors supporter Iain Hay about Scarlets' Pro14 semi-final at Scotstoun Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com

#93: Illtud Dafydd & Steffan Thomas review Judgement Day VI before Richard Mulligan from The Newsletter gives the latest on Ulster's on and off-the-field situation before they assess Premier Sports' announced coverage of the Pro14. They also speak to Morgan Piek from South African radio station OFM about the franchises from the country's first year in the competition. Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com

#92: Illtud Dafydd & Steffan Thomas are joined by the Times' Elgan Alderman to review the Champions and Challenge Cup semi-finals, assess George North returning to Wales with the Ospreys, reflect on Bryan Habana's career before previewing Judgement Day VI Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#91: Illtud Dafydd & Steffan Thomas ask why have Bristol re-branded as the Bears? What impact will Israel Folau's homophobic statements have on his relationship with his team-mates and where does Vincent Clerc rank among modern day wingers as the Frenchman announces his retirement? They also preview the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals in Dublin, Bordeaux, Gloucester and Cardiff Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#90: Illtud Dafydd is joined by journalist Mike Pearce as Steffan Thomas misses out with a throat illness. They reflect on the European quarter-finals review and ask are the fixtures as good as Six Nations Test matches? Who will make it to the finals in Bilbao? Why is there no Aviva Premiership team in the last four? They also asses Juan Martin Hernandez's career after 'El Mago' announced his retirement Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#89: On this week's podcast (a bit early as we're excited!) Illtud Dafydd & Steff Thomas ask how good was former Wales prop Adam Jones? Are Justin Tipuric and Hallam Amos setting a precedent as 15-a-side internationals playing sevens? How big is it for Welsh rugby to have the Scarlets in the last eight of the Champions Cup and who will make it to the semi-finals of the competition and the Challenge Cup? Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#88: Former Rugby World editor Owain Jones join Illtud Dafydd & Steffan Thomas to pick their favourite moments from the 2018 Six Nations Championship before asking who is the new Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill and how big of a statement have the Scarlets made in signing Springbok Uzair Cassiem? Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#87: Illtud Dafydd and Steff Thomas are joined by SportBeat's Paul Eddison to ask how good will it be to have Champions Cup on terrestrial TV? Why did Eddie Jones make *those* comments about Ireland and Wales before previewing round five of the Six Nations. Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#86: Illtud Dafydd and Steffan Thomas are joined by the Daily Telegraph's Ben Coles to assess live Guinness Pro14 games leaving terrestrial television, they preview Blade Thomson's move to the Scarlets and look ahead to Round Four of the Six Nations with Scotland travelling to Dublin, Le Crunch in Paris and a much changed Wales welcoming Italy. Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#85: Illtud Dafydd and Steffan Thomas are joined by the Irish Independent's rugby correspondent Rúaidhrí O'Connor to preview Ireland v Wales Preview. They talk rugby in the Irish schools systems, Warren Gatland reverting to the old heads and who are Joe Schmidt's options to replace the injured Robbie Henshaw and Tadhg Furlong? Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#84: Illtud Dafydd and Steff Thomas are joined by Rugby World's Paul Williams to review round two of the Six Nations before assessing the possibility of South African Gert Smal taking over as Cardiff Blues head coach as well as previewing the new Super Rugby season! Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#83: A short sharp Six Nations Round Two Preview for this week's podcast sees Illtud Dafydd and Steffan Thomas joined by Westgate Sport Agency's Alex Bywater. Can Wales' inexperienced side win in Twickenham? Will Eddie Jones' mind games get to Rhys Patchell and who will give his side the biggest kick up the back side, Joe Schmidt or Gregor Townsend? Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#82: Illtud Dafydd and Steffan Thomas are joined by David Arnott (@thepenGW) to preview the opening round of the Six Nations. Can Scotland win in Cardiff for the first time since 2002? They also assess with Chris Boyd's appointment as Northampton director of rugby is Wayne Pivac or Dave Rennie the favourite to replace Warren Gatland? Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#81: Illtud Dafydd and Steff Thomas are joined by Ged from the Attacking Scrum podcast to reflect on the Scarlets and the Cardiff Blues reaching the last eight of the European Champions and Challenge Cups, they pick out who could succeed Steve Tandy as Ospreys head coach before previewing this year's Six Nations Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/

#80: Illtud Dafydd & SteffanThomas are joined by Sports Beat's Paul Eddison. They ask is Bernard Jackman's public criticism of his Dragons players justified? How long is Clermont's injury list? Who'll make it through to the Champions Cup quarter-finals? Twitter: twitter.com/therugbyconvo Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRugbyConversation Website: therugbyconversation.wordpress.com/