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Three Teams, No Turning Back: Abi Tierney After the EGM 14.04.2026 28:37
In the wake of a tense and at times fractious Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) Extraordinary General Meeting at Principality Stadium, Chief Executive Abi Tierney sits down to address the biggest questions facing Welsh rugby. With controversial plans to reduce the professional game from four teams to three still unresolved, and no clear agreement yet with Cardiff Rugby, Ospreys, Scarlets and Dragons, Tierne...
European delight for Dragons but defeat for improved Wales 13.04.2026 42:09
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Salter and former Wales internationals Richie Rees and Philippa Tuttiett reflect on Dragons’ European Challenge Cup quarter-final win over Zebre and Wales’ Women’s Six Nations opening defeat to Scotland. Dragons reached their first European semi-final in a decade, while Wales showed signs of improvement as they lost to Scotland.
The Warm Up: Mud Monsters and Warrior Queens 09.04.2026 38:33
Lauren Salter is joined by Phillippa Tuttiett, Claire Thomas and Alex Cuthbert to preview this year's Women's Six Nations and look ahead to the Dragons' Challenge Cup quarter final against Zebre.
C'est magnifique 07.04.2026 43:18
Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales internationals Richie Rees and James Hook to celebrate the Dragons European Challenge Cup win over Stade Francais in Paris, and reflect on some contentious TMO decisions in defeat for Cardiff and Ospreys.
Lots of positives but a winless weekend for Wales' regions 30.03.2026 47:51
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals Alex Cuthbert and Richie Rees to look back at a weekend that had big implications in the race for the United Rugby Championship play-offs.
The Warm Up: A great scaffolder! 26.03.2026 33:13
Lauren Salter and guests Sean Holley, Jonathan Davies and Ellis Jenkins discuss the new-look Wales women's coaching team, the art of captaincy, the business end of the URC and pay tribute to scaffolder come international rugby legend Liam Williams.
An alternative plan for Welsh rugby? 23.03.2026 1:08:38
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales fly-half James Hook and former chief operating officer of Principality Building Society Rob Regan to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship results and discuss an alternative plan for the future of Welsh rugby. The team also speak with Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart about their ongoing legal battle with the Welsh Rugby Union...
The Warm Up: Six Nations debrief 19.03.2026 42:23
Lauren Salter and guests Alun Wyn Jones, Alex Cuthbert and former Welsh international turned adventurer, Richard Parks, reflect on a dramatic Six Nations Championship.
Best Six Nations Ever? 16.03.2026 53:56
Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales hooker Scott Baldwin and rugby journalist Alex Bywater to reflect on the 2026 Six Nations, the players of the tournament and Wales's win over Italy
Wales end Six Nations losing streak as Dave Reddin defends WRU changes 15.03.2026 33:20
Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales international James Hook, Scrum V writer Gareth Griffiths and Welsh Rugby Union director of rugby Dave Reddin after Wales' 31-17 win against Italy. Steve Tandy's side ended their Six Nations campaign on a high with an impressive win over Italy, ending a three-year Six Nations losing streak. The team reflect on Wales' first win in the competition in 1,099 day...
Scrum V Top 5: Nigel Owens 13.03.2026 1:02:51
Comedian and actor Mike Bubbins welcomes former referee Nigel Owens to his bar. Regarded as one of the great referees of the game, Nigel will be revealing his favourite five and six nations matches. Warning: contains themes around suicide Support is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/
The Warm Up: Back in the Vale with Tandy 12.03.2026 43:58
As Wales welcome Italy to Cardiff for their final Six Nations match of 2026, Lauren Salter is joined by Wales head coach Steve Tandy and former internationals Jon Davies, Tom Shanklin and Alex Cuthbert.
Golden Boy - Louis Rees-Zammit 09.03.2026 3:45
Louis Rees-Zammit took a leap and switched lanes while the world watched. A story of chasing the big dream and figuring out who you are when everyone’s already decided.
Galloping Carre delights Dublin but Wales lose again 07.03.2026 17:53
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former internationals James Hook, Ian Gough and Scott Williams to consider another Six Nations defeat for Wales in Ireland - while still in a state of shock following a jaw-dropping try from prop Rhys Carre.
The Warm Up: Good times in Dublin 05.03.2026 49:55
The Six Nations returns as Wales travel to Dublin to face Ireland. Catrin Heledd is joined by former internationals Jonathan Davies, Ellis Jenkins and Tom Shanklin.
Scrum V Top5: Glenn Webbe 02.03.2026 1:01:20
Comedian and actor Mike Bubbins welcomes a cult hero of Welsh rugby to his bar, Glenn Webbe. Glenn was the first British player to score a hat trick in a World Cup and now heads to Mike’s bar to discuss his top 5 wingers. Warning: contains themes of racism. Help is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/
Ireland preview & URC review 02.03.2026 40:25
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales winger Alex Cuthbert, former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman and rugby journalist Alex Bywater to preview Ireland v Wales and look back on the weekend's URC action.
The Warm Up: They went into that game believing they could win 26.02.2026 39:52
Lauren Salter is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Scott Baldwin to reflect on Wales v Scotland, preview this weekend’s URC, and discuss the news that the WRU are to face an EGM.
Scrum V Top 5: Jonathan Davies 23.02.2026 1:03:06
Comedian and actor Mike Bubbins welcomes one of the key players of Warren Gatland’s golden generation, former Wales centre Jonathan Davies, to his bar. He will be discussing the players and coaches from Llanelli who inspired him the most.
The Warm Up: 'I was going to swear, but I won’t' 19.02.2026 43:59
Lauren Salter is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Jim Hamilton to look ahead to Wales against Scotland.
Scrum V Top 5: Max Boyce 16.02.2026 50:59
Comedian and actor Mike Bubbins welcomes one of his heroes to the bar - the legendary and iconic entertainer Max Boyce. With a career spanning over 50 years, Max reveals his top five outside halves.
France hammer Wales in front of record low crowd in Cardiff 15.02.2026 28:38
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Ian Gough dissect Wales’ 13th successive Six Nations defeat as France hammer them 54-12. The game was played in front of Wales' lowest crowd for a Six Nations game at the Principality Stadium that was not played in the Covid era.
Tandy makes changes for France game 13.02.2026 31:48
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by Scrum V commentator Cennydd Davies and former Wales wing Alex Cuthbert at the Vale to discuss Steve Tandy's team selection for Sunday's Six Nations match with France. Wales have brought in Scarlets centre Joe Hawkins and Leicester number eight Olly Cracknell as part of four personnel changes to the team thrashed by England.
The Warm Up: 'A lot of what we got wrong is controllable' 12.02.2026 41:07
Lauren Salter is joined by Scott Baldwin, Ellis Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert to discuss what went wrong for Wales against England in their Six Nations opener, and look ahead to Sunday's game against France.
Scrum V Top 5: Gavin Henson 09.02.2026 1:03:05
Comedian and actor Mike Bubbins welcomes one of Wales’s most talented and mercurial players to the bar, Gavin Henson. For years, Gavin has avoided the spotlight, but now he enters Mike’s bar to discuss his top five most admired players.
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