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Scrum V
The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
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Episodes
Mike Bubbins joins the pod as the Wallabies await Wales 19.09.2023 37:25
Comedian and rugby fan Mike Bubbins joins the pod to look back at the World Cup so far. He joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson to share his best moments of the tournament - and look ahead to Wales' huge game against Australia on Sunday night. BBC Wales rugby writer Gareth Griffiths was in Saint-Etienne to watch Fiji beat the Wallabies at the weekend and gives his perspective on their prospec...
Scrum V LIVE: Wales get the bonus point against Portugal...just 17.09.2023 29:17
The Scrum V podcast team are live in Nice the morning after Wales' win over Portugal. Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson to discuss the game, which leaves Wales with 10 points from their opening two games. You can also watch this live podcast on BBC iPlayer.
Young locks, lost pants and Portuguese wolves 14.09.2023 46:22
Gareth Rhys Owen, Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson are here to preview Wales' second World Cup pool match. Portugal await in Nice, but will they pose a threat to Wales? And why are the 'Portuguese Rolling Stones' their biggest fans? Warren Gatland and Christ Tshiunza also chat to the pod and former England player Chris Ashton gives his views on Wales' wingers.
Wales name their team for Portugal 13.09.2023 14:39
Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales international Josh Navidi are on the beach in Nice as Wales announce their team to face Portugal on Saturday. Josh predicts the 13 changes and reveals the difference between playing with Biggar or Anscombe at 10. Wales take on Portugal in their second World Cup pool match on Saturday afternoon.
Onwards to Nice 12.09.2023 33:37
The Scrum V podcast team follow Wales to Nice ahead of this weekend's match against Portugal. When they eventually find the right tram, Josh Navidi and Gareth Rhys Owen head to Wales' training base...where they bump into a familiar face.
Scrum V LIVE: Wales beat Fiji in a World Cup classic 11.09.2023 29:01
The Scrum V podcast team are live in Bordeaux after that tense win for Wales over Fiji at the World Cup. Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales internationals Josh Navidi, James Hook and Nicky Robinson to discuss Wales' bonus point victory - and how close they came to losing. You can also watch this live podcast on BBC iPlayer.
Wales v Fiji: the big preview 09.09.2023 53:31
It's nearly here. Wales v Fiji at the Rugby World Cup. Who's the favourite? Have Wales picked their strongest team? How will Fiji cope without first choice fly-half Caleb Muntz? And which Welsh journalist has the best singing voice? Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales international Josh Navidi are in Bordeaux to find out the answers to all these questions - and more.
Wales announce their team to play Fiji 07.09.2023 16:44
The Wales team is revealed earlier than expected. So, from a sweltering hatchback en route to Bordeaux, Gareth Rhys Owen calls up Nicky Robinson to talk through Warren Gatland’s selections for that crucial World Cup opener against Fiji.
The Scrum V podcast LIVE World Cup preview 04.09.2023 40:54
We're live in Cardiff with a big preview of Wales' 2023 World Cup campaign. Wales wing Alex Cuthbert and former internationals Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson all join Gareth Rhys Owen to discuss who Warren Gatland should pick against Fiji - and who is set to shine for Wales in France. This was a live video stream from a cafe in Cardiff. The team will now travel to France, where you'll be able to w...
Scrum V Reset: Knockout in Nantes 04.09.2023 48:01
As Wales head to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and an opening game against Fiji, Gareth Rhys Owen, with the help of players, fans and pundits, reflects on the 2007 tournament when the Flying Fijians stunned the rugby world by knocking Wales out and ending the reign of coach Gareth Jenkins.
Dan Biggar: 'I want to go out on a high' 01.09.2023 39:31
Dan Biggar invites the Scrum V pod into his home to chat about why he's calling it a day for Wales after the World Cup. He also discusses some of his career highlights with Lauren Jenkins (yes, Twickenham in 2015 is mentioned) - as well as revealing which young players excite him in the Wales squad and why he thinks the team could go under the radar in France.
Alex Cuthbert: 'I can still offer a lot to Wales' 01.09.2023 52:34
This week Alex Cuthbert joins the Scrum V pod to give his insight into the Wales World Cup squad. Cuthbert missed out on selection after a calf injury saw him unable to take part in any of the warm ups. He now joins Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson to discuss the 33 players picked by Warren Gatland for France, that tantalising opening match against Fiji and why he feels he can still offer somethi...
Eyes on the Opposition: Fiji 23.08.2023 29:42
Our in-depth look at Wales' World Cup pool opponents concludes with some uncomfortable flashbacks to 2007. That was the last time France hosted the World Cup...and Fiji knocked Wales out in Nantes. Gareth Rhys Owen is once again joined by Robbie Owen - aka Squidge Rugby - to look at Fiji's class of 2023. And he speaks to the captain of the 2007 team, Moses Rauluni.
Wales' World Cup squad : 'In Gats We Trust?' 21.08.2023 28:27
Former Wales internationals Josh Navidi and Rhys Patchell join the Scrum V pod to react to Wales' squad for the 2023 World Cup. Warren Gatland has named the 33 players he's taking to France, while Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake have been announced as co-captains. Wales' first game against Fiji is on 10 September.
A new face at the top of Welsh rugby 18.08.2023 34:47
We chat to the new WRU chief exec, Abi Tierney, and look ahead to Wales' World Cup warm up against South Africa. Warren Gatland also speaks to Gareth Rhys Owen as his Wales players prepare for their final chance to impress before the World Cup squad is announced.
England v Wales: the debrief 13.08.2023 25:07
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales international Nicky Robinson and BBC Rugby Union correspondent Chris Jones post-match at Twickenham after England beat Wales in the second match of their World Cup warm-up double header.
The Same But Different 10.08.2023 37:51
Wales prepare to face England (again) with a new team and new captain. Dewi Lake will lead a completely changed Wales XV from last Saturday's win at the Principality. Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and former Wales fly-half Nicky Robinson are at the team's HQ to discuss who's edging closer to the final World Cup squad and who needs a big performance at Twickenham.
Eyes on the Opposition: Portugal 09.08.2023 25:37
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Robbie Owen - aka Squidge Rugby - to look more closely at Wales' World Cup pool opponents. This week it's Portugal, who have qualified for the Rugby World Cup for only the second time in their history. Last time - in 2007 - they conceded over 100 points to the All Blacks. Will they pose any test for Wales in Nice this time around?
Wales v England : the debrief 05.08.2023 22:54
The Scrum V team assemble post-match at the Principality Stadium after Wales beat England in their first World Cup warm up. Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales internationals Nicky Robinson and Philippa Tuttiett to discuss who has moved a step closer to Gatland's final squad for France. And in Jac Morgan, do Wales have their World Cup captain sorted?
Captain Morgan and a visit by England 03.08.2023 38:13
Lauren Jenkins and former Wales fly-half Nicky Robinson are in the Wales camp ahead the summer test against England in Cardiff. They hear from Warren Gatland and his new captain - for Saturday at least - Jac Morgan. They also discuss Leigh Halfpenny ahead of his one hundredth cap and ask how many players who'll feature on Saturday will make the World Cup squad. BBC rugby union correspondent Chris...
Eyes on the Opposition: Georgia 02.08.2023 24:29
Wales' defeat to Georgia last autumn was the beginning of the end for Wayne Pivac. Now Gatland's back - and Georgia are on the horizon again. In the second episode in our series looking at Wales' World Cup pool opponents, Gareth Rhys Owen chats to Georgian head coach Levan Maisashvili and YouTuber Robbie Owen, aka Squidge Rugby, to ask whether lightning could strike twice in Nantes in October.
Life after Dai: what next for Cardiff? 27.07.2023 40:10
No head coach, no director of rugby...and not enough players. The Scrum V team assess what next for Cardiff after the departure of Dai Young. Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Cardiff and Wales fly-half Nicky Robinson, as well as Cardiff Rugby Life blogger Dan Pearce.
Eyes on the Opposition: Australia 20.07.2023 27:56
Eddie Jones will be back in the opposition dugout against Wales this autumn - but this time back in Australian colours. He returned to the Wallabies after leaving England and his side face Wales in Lyon on Sunday 24th September. In the first of a four-part series on Wales' World Cup opposition, Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Robbie Owen - a.k.a. Squidge Rugby - and Australian commentator Sean Malon...
In camp with Wales 30.06.2023 35:59
The Scrum V pod goes into the Wales training camp to chat biceps, SAS training and see how Warren Gatland's squad is shaping up for the World Cup. Scarlets duo Gareth Davies and Sam Costelow sit down with Gareth Rhys Owen, before journalists Alex Bywater and Gareth Griffiths discuss how Wales are coping with the 'outside noise' and how the team could do in France.
Gatland fallout, Sam Davies and the Premier 15s Final 21.06.2023 53:51
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins dissect and debate the comments from Warren Gatland and Nigel Walker on last week's pod. Then the latest Welsh player to move to France stops by - Sam Davies ahead of his move to Grenoble. We also look ahead to the Premier 15s Final with Gloucester-Hartpury's Lisa Neumann and Lleucu George.
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