Scrum V

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.

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.

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 Maloney to look at how the Wallabies are shaping up.

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.

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.

The Scrum V team get a special visit from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and Welsh Rugby Union interim CEO Nigel Walker.

In an exclusive interview with Gareth Rhys Owen they talk about the recent departures from the Wales camp, Gatland's disappointment at not being able to pick Joe Hawkins and why the problems in Welsh rugby are an opportunity for change.

It's an in-depth, unfiltered chat with arguably the two most influential men in Welsh rugby. Enjoy it in full or use the time codes below to navigate around.

Producer: Tom Brown

0'00 - introduction 3'35 - what do Gatland's grandchildren call him? 5'10 - coping with a difficult season 7'20 - Gatland's reflections on the Six Nations 10'40 - does Gatland have any regrets about returning to Wales? 12'30 - Welsh rugby's reset 14'10 - the vision for the future 16'40 - how many regions can Wales afford? 20'50 - the impact on the players 23'15 - player withdrawals from the Wales camp 25'00 - Alun Wyn Jones 29'15 - the players opting to play club rugby abroad 36'20 - can Wales afford to keep its best players? 37'20 - Joe Hawkins 40'40 - Rhys Carre 49'50 - who will captain Wales at the World Cup? 52'30 - why Gatland is staying positive 55'10 - when will the regions receive the first instalment of the new financial deal 56'00 - Henry Engelhardt's comments 59'15 - the search for the new WRU chair and chief executive 1'01'20 - could Wales lose to Fiji? 1'04'20 - which players excite Gatland? 1'06'00 - peak Shane or peak Sam?

Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales internationals Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap to look ahead to the Premier 15s finale.

Lillicrap's Gloucester-Hartpury side topped the league but now face two knockout games to win the play-offs.

And there's a bonus chat with Bristol's Alisha Butchers after her long-awaited return from injury.

The Scrum V team scramble to react to the shock news of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric's sudden retirements from international rugby.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Ospreys head coach Sean Holley and BBC Wales rugby reporter Gareth Griffiths.

They look back at Jones and Tipuric's stellar careers for Wales but ask why have they gone? And, just months before a World Cup, why now?

It's been a tough season for Welsh rugby but the Scrum V team are determined to go out on a high.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson pop open the alcohol-free prosecco and pick their end of season award winners.

They also debate their best XV of the season from the Welsh regions.

Former England prop Henry Thomas tells the Scrum V podcast how proud he is to be called up by Wales.

31-year-old Thomas has not played for England since 2014 and qualifies for Wales through his father.

He has been selected in Wales' extended World Cup training squad and Thomas says being capped by Wales would equal anything he's done in his career.

Dan Biggar welcomes Scrum V to Toulon to talk about his life in France and why he thinks Wales might surprise people at the World Cup.

The 33-year-old has a chance to win a European trophy with Toulon in the EPCR Challenge Cup final.

He also looks back at a turbulent season for Welsh rugby and gives his insight into the week the national players almost went on strike.

The Scrum V team hear from two Welsh players who open up about the turmoil of the last season - and the ongoing concerns over contracts.

Outgoing Cardiff fly half Jarrod Evans says it's been 'like a Netflix series' and Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt believes it's now 'make or break' for Welsh rugby.

But is there hope going into next season?

Josh Navidi joins the Scrum V team to analyse the controversial inclusions - and exclusions - in Wales’ 54-man World Cup training squad.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson also hear from Scarlets centre Joe Roberts and look back at their European Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Glasgow.

They also pick out Wales’ players of the tournament after their encouraging third-place finish in the Women’s Six Nations.

The team look ahead to Wales' final Six Nations match in Italy and reflect on the 2023 tournament as England and France prepare for a record crowd at Twickenham.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett and broadcaster Laura-Jane Jones.

The Scrum V team hit the road to Llanelli to see how the Scarlets are preparing for their European Challenge Cup semi-final against Glasgow on Saturday.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and former Wales fly half Nicky Robinson speak to Jonathan Davies, head coach Dwayne Peel and the retiring Aaron Shingler as the region targets its first European trophy.

They also look back at Wales' defeat to France in the penultimate round of the Women's Six Nations and discuss the controversy surrounding Dai Young and Cardiff.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett are inside Wales HQ and back row Bethan Lewis sits down for a chat ahead of Wales' Six Nations match in France on Sunday.

The team hear how professionalism has improved Wales' women - but how much more needs to be done to bridge the gap to France and England.

With Judgement Day on the horizon Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson head to the Principality Stadium.

They hear from a concerned Ospreys head coach Toby Booth, analyse Wales' big defeat to England in the Women's Six Nations and ask whether there are any reasons to be optimistic about Welsh rugby.

Lauren and Philippa Tuttiett are joined by former England wing Kat Merchant to preview this weekend's Women's Six Nations top-of-the-table clash between Wales and England.

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky ask if Scarlets can go on and win the Challenge Cup after their win against Clermont and look ahead to the weekend's action.

Gareth and Lauren are joined by Alex Cuthbert to discuss the European weekend and pay tribute to Cardiff life president Peter Thomas.

Gareth and Lauren are joined by Philippa Tuttiett to preview Scotland v Wales in the Women's Six Nations this Saturday and former Lions and Wales flanker Martyn Williams pays tribute to former Cardiff Rugby chairman Peter Thomas who passed away this week.

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky discuss Wales' win over Ireland and the future of Welsh rugby with former CEO of Sport Wales Huw G Jones.

Lauren is joined by former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett and editor of the Scrum Queens website Ali Donnelly ahead of the Women’s Six Nations.

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky assess Wales’ Six Nations building up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, reflect on Ireland’s Grand Slam, preview the start of the Women’s Six Nations and discuss what is the best option for Nicky’s moustache after losing his bet – handlebar or pencil?

Mark Jones thinks Wales will beat France! Lauren is on her way to Paris. And Gro is hoping Nicky will have to grow a moustache.

We discuss a Welsh win with Gro in studio, Lauren in Nice and Illtud joins from Paris to preview France!

Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson discuss the 6 changes to the Wales squad for their trip to Rome.

We preview Italy v Wales with wing Alex Cuthbert and discuss the future of the Ospreys with the regions' flanker Sam Cross.

Lauren, Gareth and Nicky go through round three fixtures and talk about the current regional contract crisis.

Wales v England team announcement with rugby journalist Alex Bywater.

The man Welsh rugby fans love to hate. A player who wore his heart on his sleeve and frankly didn’t care who he wound up and upset on the way, Mike Brown.

Steff Thomas & Nicky Robinson join Gareth at the vale, but no team announcement..

Simon Muderack, Mark Jones and Lloyd Ashley discuss the current crisis.

Mark Jones and Nicky Robinson digest round 2 of the six nations.

Alan Dymock and Sam Quek are the guests previewing the second round of the Six Nations.

Tom English and Mark Jones digest the first round of the Six Nations.

Josh Navidi tells us what it takes to beat Ireland and Cian Tracey talks us through their team selection.

The team talk through Warren Gatland’s first team announcement of the Six Nations campaign.

The team are in London to talk with each coach and captain at the Six Nations launch.

BBC Scrum V break down a series of allegations directed towards the WRU with the reporter who’s been leading the investigation Wyre Davies. The allegations - made by former employees - claim there is a culture of sexism , misogyny and bullying at the organisation.

The WRU has investigated and say proper procedures were followed.

Warren Gatland comes on the pod to talk us through his selection for the six nations.

Andrew Coombs and Mark Jones on team by team Christmas derbies performances.

- Rob Wainwright shares his memories of Doddie - Toby Booth on beating Montpellier - James Hook joins - Josh Turnbull on player contracts

Gareth and Lauren sit down for a 1-2-1 with Steve Phillips.

- Steff Thomas on Warren Gatland - Mark Jones on player contracts - And some breaking news half way through recording..

Gareth Rhys Owen with the latest Welsh rugby news and views.

Nicky and Gareth arrive in Cape Town to cover the weekend of URC Matches. They’re joined by Scarlets defence coach Gareth Williams and discuss Wayne Pivac’s future.

Adam Jones, Andrew Coombs and Alex Bywater join Lauren Jenkins in a round table discussion about what happens next with Wales.

Wayne Pivac and Squidge Rugby digest Wales' win against Argentina and the squad announcement versus Georgia.

Rio Dyer, Sam Costelow and Marcelo Bosch are the guests this week as Wales hope to improv their performance against Argentina.