Scrum V

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter spend the day at Welsh Rugby's Centre of Excellence for URC Media Day and speak to Gareth Anscombe on the role he'll play at the Scarlets, Ryan Woodman on how he's bulked up for this season at the Dragons and Cardiff's Josh Adams on his hopes for a third World Cup next year. Dual-code international Ffion Lewis also joins the podcast to preview Wales' WXV opener against South Africa.

Scrum V goes behind the scenes at the Ospreys as they prepare for a new era at their revamped St Helen’s home.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter meet head coach Mark Jones, Head of Rugby Dan Griffiths and new Australian signings Liam Wright and Lalakai Foketi to discuss the new season, the club’s ambitions and the uncertainty surrounding their future.

Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Scott Baldwin, and Scrum V reporter Gareth Griffiths to reflect on Wales’ heavy Nations Championship defeat to South Africa. Steve Tandy’s side ended their season with a 43-0 loss to the world champions in Durban.

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe joins Lauren Salter, Alex Cuthbert and Jonathan Davies, where he talks about beating South Africa on their own turf and missing the birth of his son as a result.

Lauren Salter and Gareth Rhys Owen are joined by Scott Baldwin and James Hook to dissect Wales' loss in San Juan before looking ahead to playing the Springboks in Durban.

Lauren is joined by Tom Shanklin, Jonathan Davies and Ellis Jenkins to discuss Steve Tandy’s team selection, including Louis Rees-Zammit being dropped to the bench, as Wales prepare to face Argentina in round 2 of the Nations Championship.

Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales internationals Alex Cuthbert and Richie Rees to reflect on the opening weekend of the Nations Series which included wins for Wales against Fiji and Scotland over Argentina, who Steve Tandy's side face next.

As Wales prepare to face Fiji in the Nations Championship, Gareth Rhys Owen, with the help of players, fans and pundits, reflects on the 2007 Rugby World Cup when the Flying Fijians stunned the rugby world by knocking Wales out and ending the reign of coach Gareth Jenkins.

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Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales trio Jamie Roberts, Scott Baldwin and Lloyd Williams as they preview Wales' Nations Championship opener against Fiji by talking selection and memorable tours.

Lauren Salter and Gareth Rhys Owen are joined by former Wales international Scott Baldwin and former coach of Fiji Gareth Baber as they reflect on wins for Wales' men and women against the Barbarians, the under 20's at the Junior World Championship and look ahead to Fiji against Wales in the Nations Championship.

In the second Scrum V pod of the week, Lauren Salter heads to London to speak to retiring Wales great George North, who's set to play his final professional game for the Barbarians against Wales in Twickenham on Saturday. Meanwhile Gareth Rhys Owen is in camp with the Wales men's side to catch up with Blair Murray

In an exclusive interview with Scrum V, new WRU Director of Women's Rugby Nadine Griffiths sits down with Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter, who are also joined by Wales internationals Keira Bevan and Maisie Davies ahead of Saturday's game against the Barbarians at Twickenham

Lauren Salter heads to Exeter's Sandy Park to catch up with Wales forwards Dafydd Jenkins and Christ Tshiunza ahead of the Saturday's Premiership Final between the Chiefs and Northampton.

Birthday boy Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap and Saracens attack coach, former Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan to reflect on the weekend's Play-off semi-finals in the English Premiership and Premiership Women's Rugby, and they'll also get the lowdown on the latest Australian players joining Welsh regions.

Former Wales head coach Wayne Pivac reflects on the success he enjoyed with the Scarlets, the challenges of leading Wales, and the lessons learned along the way. He also explains why he's excited by the prospect of a fresh challenge with Benetton in Italy.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Scott Baldwin to assess the 4 Welsh regions' season and pick their player and combined team of the season.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Scott Baldwin to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship play-off quarter finals including Cardiff's defeat against Stormers in Cape Town.

Lauren is joined by Liam Williams, Jonathan Davies and Alex Cuthbert, who between them have 246 Wales caps and 12 Lions test appearances, to preview Cardiff’s URC quarter final tie against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Gareth Rhys Owen heads to Exeter to sit down with new Wales squad member Kane James. The Exeter Chiefs back row discusses his rapid rise in the game, choosing Wales after representing England at under-20 level, and his ambitions ahead of a potential senior international debut this summer. He also reflects on his rugby journey from St Peters RFC in Cardiff to the prestigious Sedbergh School, before earning his opportunity at Exeter.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter head to Cardiff Arms Park to catch up with Cardiff forwards Dan Thomas and Josh McNally ahead of their United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Stormers in Cape Town. The pair discuss Cardiff’s journey to the play-offs, the challenge of facing South African opposition away from home, and the belief growing within the squad as they prepare for the biggest games of their season.

Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales internationals Siwan Lillicrap and James Hook to reflect on another winless Women's Six Nations campaign for Wales and ask can Cardiff do the double over Stormers in the United Rugby Championship play-offs.

Lauren Salter is joined by Jonathan Davies, Siwan Lillicrap and Claire Thomas to look ahead to the final weekend of the Women's Six Nations and the last round of the URC, as well as discussing Steve Tandy's Wales squad.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter to discuss his squad for the summer matches against the Barbarians, Fiji, Argentina and South Africa. Former Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett joins to review Wales' loss to Ireland in Belfast in the Women's Six Nations and discuss the permutations as Cardiff look to secure Champions Cup rugby next season.

Lauren Salter is joined by World Cup winner Ruby Tui, Jonathan Davies and Philippa Tuttiett to preview round four of the Women's Six Nations and the penultimate weekend of the URC.

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Scrum V writer Gareth Griffiths, and former Wales hooker Scott Baldwin to reflect on Leigh Halfpenny's career following his retirement, the Dragons' European semi-final and are joined by Llandovery scrum-half Lee Rees to discuss their recent SRC victory.

Ahead of a huge weekend of European rugby, Lauren Salter is joined by former Dragons head coach Kingsley Jones, Ashton Hewitt and James Hook to discuss the Dragons’ chances against French heavyweights Montpellier as they look to reach the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Philippa Tuttiett to reflect on Wales' improved performance in defeat to England, the weekend's United Rugby Championship results including Cardiff's derby win over Ospreys and the team are joined by Dragons defence coach Dale McLeod to preview Sunday's European Challenge Cup Semi-Final in Montpellier

Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Siwan Lillicrap, along with rugby journalist Alex Bywater, to reflect on the latest WRU announcement ahead of a busy weekend in the Women’s Six Nations and the URC.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals Scott Baldwin and Philippa Tuttiett to reflect on the weekend's United Rugby Championship results and Wales' Women's Six Nations defeat to France. Cardiff secured a dramatic late comeback win at Scarlets, Ospreys had an impressive win over Sharks but Dragons were humbled by Bulls. While France produced a second-half power show to shrug off a resilient Wales side.

Lauren Salter is joined by Philippa Tuttiett, Siwan Lillicrap and Scott Baldwin to look ahead to Wales against France in the second round of the Women's Six Nations, the URC and they also discuss the Dragons' fortunes in Europe.

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, Tierney explains why the WRU believes change cannot wait.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lauren Salter and guests Alun Wyn Jones, Alex Cuthbert and former Welsh international turned adventurer, Richard Parks, reflect on a dramatic Six Nations Championship.

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

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 days, assess Tandy's impact as head coach and discuss the latest with the union's plans to cut a region.

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.

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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Lauren Salter is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Jim Hamilton to look ahead to Wales against Scotland.