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Scrum V

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The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.

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BBC Radio Wales

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Boxing Day delight for Cardiff and Ospreys 26.12.2023

Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert react to Ospreys victory over the Scarlets in Llanelli while Gareth Rhys Owen, James Hook and Sean Holley discuss Cardiff's nine-try haul in their win over Dragons.

Ioan Lloyd 19.12.2023

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and James Hook are joined by Scarlets and Wales fly-half Ioan Lloyd. Ioan looks ahead to the Christmas derbies, discusses his idols growing up, including the one and only James Hook and talks about his ambitions of earning more Wales caps after making his debut in an empty Parc y Scarlets in 2020.

Mixed start for regions in Europe 12.12.2023

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Sean Holley discuss the regions' performances in the opening round of European competition.

The final countdown to Europe 07.12.2023

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson visit Jonathan 'Fox' Davies at the Scarlets ahead of this weekend's first European fixtures. They discuss the new format to the tournaments, the rise in social media abuse and Nicky's choice of coat...

More names added to concussion lawsuit 06.12.2023

As more names are released in conjunction with the concussion lawsuit against rugby's governing bodies, Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to former Wales international Alix Popham, journalists Sam Peters and Andy Bull, Dr Izzy Moore and solictor Richard Boardman to detail the next steps in the case.

In camp with Ospreys 29.11.2023

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins spend the day with Ospreys catching up with head coach Toby Booth and podcast regular Alex Cuthbert. They also speak to James Ratti in the treatment room and meet 'The Postman', South African Daniel Kasende.

An afternoon with the Stormers & URC round-up 22.11.2023

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky spend an afternoon with the Stormers including interviews with Brok Harris and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. The team also round-up the latest Welsh rugby news and preview the weekend's URC fixtures.

A damning report into WRU culture 14.11.2023

Gareth and Lauren react to the independent review of the Welsh Rugby Union's culture with interim chief executive Nigel Walker and incoming chief executive Abi Tierney.

A day with Dai and Dragons RFC 07.11.2023

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins spend the day with Dragons RFC at their Ystrad Mynach training facility. We go behind the scenes with head coach Dai Flanagan, captain Steff Hughes, Wales back-row Aaron Wainwright and prop Lloyd Fairbrother fresh off the back of his first Wales appearance at the weekend.

Warren Gatland 03.11.2023

Ahead of Wales v Barbarians, Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to Wales head coach Warren Gatland about Alun Wyn Jones’s legacy in Welsh rugby and Leigh Halfpenny’s final Wales game.

Leigh Halfpenny says goodbye 31.10.2023

Lauren Jenkins and Rhys Patchell catch up with Leigh Halfpenny before his final Wales game against the Barbarians on Saturday. We also hear from Wales forward Georgia Evans ahead of their final WXV1 game against Australia.

The Ox, the Fox and the Butcher 24.10.2023

The Scrum V pod team speak with Stormers head coach John Dobson, Wales flanker Alisha Butchers, Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel and captain Jonathan Davies. The team review the opening round of the United Rugby Championship, discuss Wales' WXV1 opening defeat to Canada and preview the World Cup final.

The URC & WXV1 preview 19.10.2023

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins preview Wales' WXV1 opener against Canada with back rower Sioned Harries. We also go behind the scenes at Cardiff Rugby ahead of the return of the United Rugby Championship with new head coach Matt Sherratt, assistant coach Richie Rees, flanker Alex Mann and winger Theo Cabango.

Scrum V LIVE: Wales go out of the World Cup 15.10.2023

The Scrum V pod team are live in Marseille the morning after Wales' World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina. Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales internationals Josh Navidi, Nicky Robinson and Philippa Tuttiett to assess where things went wrong for Warren Gatland's men - and what the future holds.

The Big Quarter-Final Preview 13.10.2023

The Scrum V pod team sit down in Marseille to preview a huge weekend at the World Cup. Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales internationals Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson, along with S4C reporter Lauren Jenkins. The team make their predictions for each quarter-final, before looking at the impact Warren Gatland has made since he returned to Wales.

George North joins the pod as Gatland names his team 12.10.2023

George North sits down with the Scrum V pod team in Toulon as Gatland names his XV for Argentina. Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Josh Navidi debate the players in - and out - for the quarter-final as we go inside the Wales and Argentina camps.

Next stop: Marseille 11.10.2023

40 matches later...and we're into the World Cup knockout stages. Wales are down to the final eight. Argentina lie between them and the semi-finals. Gareth Rhys Owen has arrived in Marseille, where he finds two men who saw Argentina beat Japan on Saturday. They discuss Wales' injury concerns, who replaces Faletau and who really are the underdogs in this weekend's match.

Pumas lie in wait for wounded Wales 09.10.2023

Argentine journalist Frankie Deges shares his insights into the Pumas squad with Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson as the countdown begins to the World Cup quarter-final clash in Marseille.

Scrum V LIVE: Wales make it four from four at the World Cup 08.10.2023

We're live in Nantes the morning after Wales' win over Georgia as Warren Gatland's side secure top spot in pool C. Four wins from four have set up a quarter-final in Marseille next weekend - but are injuries to key players a cause for concern? Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Josh Navidi, Nicky Robinson and Jamie Roberts to discuss.

On to Nantes: Wales prepare to take on Georgia 06.10.2023

Gareth, Josh and Nicky are with Wales in Nantes as Warren Gatland's side prepare for their final World Cup pool match against Georgia. A point will be enough for Wales to finish top of the group. And the Scrum pod team are already dreaming of what might follow.

Wales name their team for Georgia 02.10.2023

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson are joined by S4C pitchside reporter Lauren Jenkins to assess the XV named by Warren Gatland to face Georgia on Saturday. Wales need just a point to secure top spot in the group and a quarter-final against likely Argentina or Japan in Marseille the following weekend. The team are also joined by former Ireland international and Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman...

What the stats tell us about Wales 28.09.2023

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson chat to rugby analyst Sam Larner to delve a little deeper into the statistics and data behind Wales' World Cup so far. And what do they tell us about how Wales may fare in the knockout stages?

Kings of Lyon: Wales thrash the Wallabies 25.09.2023

We're live in Lyon the morning after Wales' record-breaking win over Australia. Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales internationals Josh Navidi, Nicky Robinson and Philippa Tuttiett - along with (a very sad) Australian commentator Sean Maloney. Sit back and enjoy the chance to re-live a memorable night for Welsh rugby.

Lyon awaits a Wales-Australia showdown 23.09.2023

With chants of 'Wales' in the background, Gareth Rhys Owen, Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson sit down with the fans in the centre of Lyon to discuss Sunday evening's massive match against Australia.

Are the Wallabies worried? 22.09.2023

Wales vs Australia is getting close but it's the Wallabies who are having the sleepless nights. As both sides name their starting XVs, Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by S4C reporter for the World Cup, Lauren Jenkins, and Australian commentator Sean Maloney. And Maloney is worried.

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