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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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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

England heap misery on Wales 07.02.2026

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales internationals Richie Rees and Scott Williams to react to Wales’ 48-7 defeat to England at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

The Warm Up: Wales' team for Twickenham 05.02.2026

Lauren Salter, James Hook and Jonathan Davies visit the Wales training base to speak to prop Archie Griffin before the opening Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.

Six Nations preview & the Ospreys crisis 02.02.2026

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales and Ospreys hooker Scott Baldwin, restructuring expert and ex-player Alex Cadwallader, and rugby journalist Alex Bywater to preview the Six Nations and discuss the Ospreys crisis.

The Warm Up: 'We'll do whatever it takes to get heard' 29.01.2026

Lauren Salter is joined by Shane Williams, Jonathan Davies and comedian Mike Bubbins to discuss the future of Ospreys, preview the 2026 Six Nations and look ahead to Mike’s new series of Scrum V Top 5.

What does the future hold for Ospreys? 26.01.2026

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales and Ospreys fly-half James Hook and Scrum V writer Gareth Griffiths to discuss what’s next for Ospreys. As Wales begin their preparations for the Six Nations the focus is very much on off-the-field issues after the Welsh Rugby Union confirmed Ospreys owners, Y11 Sport and Media, are the preferred option to buy Cardiff. The team reflect...

The Warm Up: Steve Tandy special 22.01.2026

Wales coach Steve Tandy joins Lauren Salter, Alex Cuthbert and Ellis Jenkins to reflect on the latest turmoil surrounding the future of Ospreys, and explains some of his selections for the Six Nations squad.

More chaos in Welsh rugby 20.01.2026

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales international Alex Cuthbert and Scrum V writer Gareth Griffiths at the Vale to discuss another seismic day for Welsh rugby. Steve Tandy's first Six Nations squad announcement was overshadowed by rugby politics following the Welsh Rugby Union's announcement that they are entering a "period of exclusivity" with potential new owners for Ca...

Definitely a blast from the past 15.01.2026

Lauren Salter is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and James Hook to discuss Nigel Davies returning to the Scarlets, Dan Edwards re-signing for the Ospreys, and they look ahead to this weekend's European fixtures with all four Welsh regions in action.

EGM latest and European review 12.01.2026

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by Alex Cuthbert and Ashton Hewitt to review the weekend's european action and discuss the latest in off-field issues as the WRU respond to club's hoping to force an Extraordinary General Meeting.

The Warm Up: 'We're all gutted he's going' 08.01.2026

Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales internationals Jonathan Davies and Ellis Jenkins as well as Wales and Dragons prop Dillon Lewis who reacts to Aaron Waingwright leaving the region for Leicester Tigers at the end of the season. The team also look back on the festive derbies, look ahead to round three of the Champions and Challenge Cup and give their early picks for Six Nations selection.

Festive derby debrief and off-field matters 05.01.2026

Lauren Salter, Alex Cuthbert and Gareth Griffiths debrief the festive derbies and discuss the latest off-field issues in Welsh rugby.

Derby delight for Scarlets and Dragons win back-to-back games 22.12.2025

Lauren Salter and former Wales internationals Gareth Delve and Richie Rees reflect on the weekend’s United Rugby Championship results including another win for the Dragons and a derby victory for Scarlets. Dragons climbed off the bottom of the table with a remarkable 48-28 victory over Connacht, ending a 15-month winless streak in the URC. Meanwhile, Scarlets won the first Welsh derby of the festi...

The Warm Up: Masterchef finals and Christmas derbies 18.12.2025

Joining Lauren Salter on the sofas this week is Celebrity Masterchef finalist and former Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones alongside former Wales internationals Jonathan Davies and Ellis Jenkins to discuss Alun Wyn's cooking skills and to look ahead to the festive derbies in the URC.

Wales captains to leave Ospreys 15.12.2025

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by ex-Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt and former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap to discuss the news that Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake will leave Ospreys at the end of the season to join Gloucester. The team also reflect on a successful weekend for Welsh sides in Europe with three of the four regions winning their games, including a first victory...

The Warm Up: 'You can't blame the players' 11.12.2025

Lauren Salter is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Sean Holley to discuss the news that Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan are in contention to sign for Gloucester, the future of the Ospreys, European rugby memories and look ahead to this weekend’s round two action.

Jonah Lomu at Cardiff - 20 years on 10.12.2025

Scrum V looks back at Jonah Lomu’s debut for Cardiff 20 years ago and the impact rugby’s first global superstar made at the Arms Park. Former Cardiff team-mate Xavier Rush shares his memories of that remarkable period, while ex-Wales captain Kingsley Jones — whose father, Phil Kingsley Jones, who discovered and managed Lomu for years — reflects on the moment Lomu burst onto the world stage as a 20...

Ospreys win to avoid Welsh European whitewash 08.12.2025

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Salter and Cennydd Davies reflect on the opening weekend of European rugby with the return of the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup. Ospreys' comeback win over Connacht avoided a Welsh whitewash in Europe with Cardiff, Dragons and Scarlets all suffering defeat.

'We need to be brave' 04.12.2025

Lauren Salter reflects on Wales’ autumn campaign and what it means for the future of the game in Wales with Jamie Roberts, Tom Shanklin and Alex Cuthbert.

Woeful Wales walloped by stunning South Africa 29.11.2025

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Salter and former Wales internationals Ian Gough and James Hook react to a record home defeat for Wales. World champions South Africa scored 73 unanswered points as Wales suffered their heaviest ever defeat in Cardiff.

The Warm Up: ‘The South African defence is an animal! ‘ 27.11.2025

Lauren Salter previews Wales’ final Autumn International against South Africa, with Jonathan Davies, Alex Cuthbert and former Springbok, Thinus Delport

Wales 26-52 New Zealand - post-match reaction 22.11.2025

Gareth and Lauren review Wales' defeat to New Zealand with James Hook and Gareth Delve.

The Warm Up: 'I would love to see the Welsh have a swing' 20.11.2025

Former New Zealand fly-half and second highest All Black points scorer of all time Andrew Mehrtens joins Lauren Salter, Jonathan Davies and James Hook to look ahead to Wales v New Zealand.

Jarrod Evans kicks Wales to late Japan win 15.11.2025

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter react to Wales' victory over Japan in the company of former Wales internationals Gareth Delve and James Hook.

The Warm Up: 'We've got to win' 13.11.2025

Lauren Salter is joined by Alex Cuthbert, James Hook and Jonathan Davies to dissect Steve Tandy’s squad selection ahead of the "must win" fixture against Japan.

Steve Tandy names his Wales side for Argentina 07.11.2025

Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales wing Alex Cuthbert and BBC Wales rugby commentator Cennydd Davies who run the rule over the Wales side selected to take on Argentina on Sunday. We hear from new head coach Steve Tandy who explains his selection which includes Louis Rees-Zammit who is named on the bench.

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