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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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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The Warm Up: The highs and lows of pre-season 19.09.2024

Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Scott Williams to recall tales of pre-season campaigns gone by and offer their take on the Welsh regions’ hopes ahead of a brand new United Rugby Championship campaign.

In conversation with Callum Sheedy 18.09.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen catches up with Callum Sheedy ahead of his Cardiff debut. The Wales fly-half talks about his upbringing in Cardiff, his ten years at Bristol and his hopes and aspirations back at his hometown club.

The Big Season Preview 16.09.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins, Gareth Griffiths and Alex Cuthbert meet up to look ahead of the start of the 2024-25 United Rugby Championship season and assess the hopes of success for the four Welsh regions.

One final fixture 17.07.2024

Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are in the Wales camp in Brisbane ahead of the fixture against Queensland Reds there on Friday.

Wales’ winless run continues 13.07.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales fly-half James Hook dissect Wales' 36-28 defeat to Australia in Melbourne which means Warren Gatland's side have now lost their last nine test matches.

Minimal changes for Melbourne 11.07.2024

Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths run the rule over the Wales side picked to face Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.

Wales aim to hit back in Melbourne 09.07.2024

Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are in Melbourne ahead of Wales' test against Australia there on Saturday and catch up with second row partners Dafydd Jenkins and Christ Tshiunza.

Wales fall short in Sydney 06.07.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales fly-half James Hook review Wales' 25-16 defeat to Australia in Sydney and assess their hopes of turning things around before the second test in Melbourne next Saturday.

Wales name side to face Australia 04.07.2024

Scrum V's Lauren Jenkins and BBC Sport Wales rugby writer Gareth Griffiths run the rule over the Wales side picked for the first test against Australia in Sydney.

Wales in Australia 02.07.2024

Scrum V's Lauren Jenkins and BBC Sport Wales rugby writer Gareth Griffiths meet up with the Wales squad in Sydney and speak with hooker Evan Lloyd ahead of the first test on Saturday. They also get the lowdown on the Wallabies with rugby writer Christy Doran.

WRU's plan for the future 26.06.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen sits down with Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney and chair Richard Collier-Keywood following the announcement of the WRU's five-year plan for the future of the game in Wales.

Wales women face win or bust Spain test 25.06.2024

Gareth Rhys Own, Lauren Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett head into camp with Wales women ahead of their WXV play-off match against Spain. They also reflect further on Wales men's defeat to South Africa at Twickenham and assess their hopes ahead of the upcoming tour in Australia.

Wales beaten comfortably by World Champions South Africa 24.06.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Richie Rees react to Wales' defeat to South Africa

Wales side named to take on World Champions 18.06.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Wales wing Alex Cuthbert meet at the Wales team HQ to run the rule over the side named to take on World Champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

The big review of the sesaon 11.06.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by Wales wing Alex Cuthbert and BBC Sport Wales' rugby writer Gareth Griffiths to look back at the season for the Welsh regions. They pick their standout moments and select their key players as the 2023-24 season draws to a close for the Welsh sides.

Wales' summer squad 03.06.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and former Wales centre Tom Shanklin look at Wales' squad for their summer Tests against South Africa and Australia and discuss just how Ospreys qualified against the odds for the United Rugby Championship playoffs.

Ken Owens: The Sheriff 31.05.2024

Former Wales captain Ken Owens joins Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert on the pod to discuss his retirement and his upcoming documentary, 'Ken Owens: Y Sheriff'.

The Judgement Day preview 27.05.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert head to Cardiff City Stadium ahead of Judgement Day there and catch up with the head coaches of all four regions before the season proper finale.

URC round-up with Richie Rees 21.05.2024

Former Wales scrum-half and current Cardiff Rugby backs coach Richie Rees joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins to discuss victories over the weekend for Cardiff, Ospreys and Scarlets. They also run the rule over Nigel Walker's comments after the WRU CEO said cutting the number of regions from four to three is still a possibility.

Gareth Anscombe talks Wales, Japan and Gloucester 14.05.2024

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins to talk about his return from injury and his hopes of playing for Wales again ahead of joining Gloucester in the summer. Got a question for the podcast? Send them in to scrumv@bbc.co.uk .

Jonathan Davies says farewell to Scarlets 08.05.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins head to Parc y Scarlets to chat with Jonathan Davies after he announced he is leaving the Scarlets. Head coach Dwayne Peel also joins to pay his tribute to a Scarlets great and reflects on a disappointing campaign. Got a question for the podcast? Send them in to scrumv@bbc.co.uk .

How do you fix Welsh women's rugby? 30.04.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett discuss what is needed for Wales to go from the wooden spoon to being Six Nations title contenders. They also speak with former Wales captain Ellis Jenkins after he announced he was retiring from rugby at the end of the season. Got a question for the podcast? Send them in to scrumv@bbc.co.uk .

Wales beat Italy but claim wooden spoon 27.04.2024

Gareth, Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap react to Wales' 22-20 victory over Italy.

Wooden Spoon decider incoming 23.04.2024

Lauren Jenkins, Alex Cuthbert and Philippa Tuttiett reflect on Wales' loss to France which means a wooden spoon decider against Italy on Saturday. They also discuss the URC and a big win for Ospreys in South Africa. Got a question for the podcast? Send them in to scrumv@bbc.co.uk .

Wales humbled in Cork 16.04.2024

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by Alex Cuthbert and Philippa Tuttiett to reflect on a humbling defeat for Wales against Ireland in Cork and Ospreys European exit at Kingsholm. Also - Josh Turnbull joins the podcast to discuss his decision to call time on a 17-year career.

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