S5 E11: "Frustration and Isolation"
Gareth, Lauren and Nicky speak to a number of guests as Covid hits the Welsh regions in South Africa
Nov 30, 2021•54 min
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S5 E10: Wales beat the Wallabies
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson look back on Wales' win over Australia and chat concussions with former Dragons centre Adam Hughes. We're also joined by France defence coach Shaun Edwards, talk URC with Josh Turnbull and Wales' Hannah Jones joins us to tell us about her special day.
Nov 23, 2021•55 min
S5 E9: Australia Preview with Matt Giteau
Gareth, Lauren and Nicky are joined by Wallabies legend Matt Giteau to preview Saturday's Test. Siwan Lilicrap and Hannah Jones also join us to chat Canada and contracts.
Nov 16, 2021•48 min
S5 E8: Springboks Review & Fiji Preview with Gareth Baber
Gareth, Nicky and Lauren are joined by Fiji head coach Gareth Baber ahead Sunday's game. Lynne Cantwell also joins us to look ahead to Wales' Women take on South Africa.
Nov 09, 2021•50 min
S5 E7: All Blacks Review & Springboks Preview
Gareth, Lauren and Nicky review the All Blacks game and Thinus Delport previews South Africa. We're also joined by Philippa Tuttiett to preview Wales' women's games this month.
Nov 02, 2021•52 min
S5 E6: Wales v New Zealand preview with Brad Mooar
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins review the latest URC action and look ahead to Wales v New Zealand with All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar.
Oct 26, 2021•35 min
S5 E5: Robin McBryde on facing the All Blacks
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson dissect this weekend's URC games and chat to Robin McBryde ahead of Wales v New Zealand.
Oct 19, 2021•44 min
S5 E4: Show me the money
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson discuss all the latest news from the United Rugby Championship, look ahead to the Wales autumn squad announcement and speak to Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate as he continues his recovery from injury.
Oct 12, 2021•39 min
S2 E3: Joshing with Jake
Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson dissect this weekend's action with former Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman.
Oct 05, 2021•32 min
S5 E2: Plan C
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson dissect the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship.
Sep 28, 2021•36 min
S5 E1: The Brand is Back!
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are back to preview the upcoming United Rugby Championship season with friends of the pod!
Sep 23, 2021•47 min
S4 E54: South Africa win the series
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by former Springbok back Thinus Delport and Wales flanker Dan Lydiate after the Lions lost the third Test and therefore the series to South Africa.
Aug 08, 2021•35 min
S4 E53: We go to a decider!
Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson dissect the second Test with former international players Adam Jones and Stefan Terblanche.
Aug 01, 2021•35 min
S4 E52: The Lions' win the first Test
James Hook and Bobby Skinstad join Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson for the first Test verdict.
Jul 25, 2021•30 min
S4 E51: The Lions' tour roars into life
After the Lions' first defeat of the tour against a strong South Africa 'A' side, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by 2013 Test Lion Dan Lydiate and rugby writer Simnikiwe Xabanisa as excitement builds for the first Test in just over a week. Lauren and Nicky also discuss what Wayne Pivac's Wales will have to do differently to go one better against Argentina in their final international of the series on Saturday.
Jul 15, 2021•38 min
S4 E50: COVID-19 hits the Lions camp
After a hectic 24 hours in South Africa, Gareth, Lauren and Nicky discuss the uncertain future of the British & Irish Lions Tour and the team’s victory over Cell C Sharks. We also look back at Wales’ thrashing of Canada and look ahead to the Test against Argentina, as Wales and Cardiff Rugby flanker James Botham joins the podcast.
Jul 08, 2021•37 min
S4 E49: Lions roar… and bite!
Lions roar… and bite, as one of our guests this week will tell you! Scott Baldwin joins Gareth, Lauren and Nicky to talk Lions, Wales and winning the Premiership title with Harlequins. South African rugby journalist Brenden Nel gives us the lowdown on the coronavirus crisis facing the British and Irish Lions. Canada head coach Kingsley Jones also joins the podcast as he leads his team to face Wales this weekend.
Jun 30, 2021•52 min
S4 E48: Captain’s Challenge – yay or nay?!
Fresh from his Wales call up, Josh Turnbull joins Gareth and Lauren to review the Pro14 season and the Rainbow Cup. We also hear from Wayne Pivac following his squad selection for Wales' summer Tests.
Jun 10, 2021•33 min
S4 E47: The Welsh World Cup winner
Gareth, Lauren and Nicky speak with a key member of the Springboks' 2019 World Cup triumph, former South Africa Strength and Conditioning Coach, Aled Walters. The Llangadog man, who's now Head of Physical Performance at Leicester Tigers, gives the pod the low down on Rassie Erasmus and his World Cup winning side ahead of the British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa. Also, Lauren and Nicky dissect the latest happenings in Pro14's Rainbow Cup.
Jun 02, 2021•37 min
S4 E46: He's going to a land down under...
Gareth Rhys Owen is back on the podcast after two weeks off, and he and Nicky Robinson are joined by Wales and Scarlets lock Jake Ball. Jake speaks exclusively to the Scrum V Podcast about his imminent departure to Australia where he’ll meet his six-month old son for the very first time, and tells us why he’s not ruling out further caps for Wales. Gareth also catches up with Georgia Evans, the Wales and Saracens second row, ahead of their Premier 15s final versus Harlequins women this weekend....
May 26, 2021•39 min
S4 E45: Sheedo! Sheedo!
Lauren and Nicky are joined by Wales and Bristol Bears fly-half Callum Sheedy, who talks about THAT Bristol versus Gloucester match, gives the run down on Pat Lam, and shares his goals and aspirations for the immediate future. Ospreys’ Scott Otten also joins the pod - he opens up about his career-ending neck injury and what’s next for the hooker.
May 19, 2021•38 min
S4 E44: “I can smile again…”
Former Wales, now Canada assistant coach Rob Howley joins the pod - he opens up about life lessons following his breach of betting rules and subsequent ban from rugby, British & Irish Lions, his relationship with Warren Gatland, and how ironically he’ll be returning to Cardiff for his first game back when Canada face Wales. The man who can do it all – Ireland and Munster lock/back-row Tadhg Beirne talks about his first Lions call up. Also, Lauren and Nicky mull over Glenn Delaney’s sudden de...
May 13, 2021•46 min
S4 E43: "I told you he'd pick him!"
It's the ultimate "I told you so" moment as Warren Gatland picks his Lions squad. Dan Biggar joins our team.
May 06, 2021•42 min
S4 E42: Scrum V Lions Committee ft. Jones & Bowe
British and Irish Lions legends Adam Jones and Tommy Bowe join Gareth, Lauren & Nicky to select their 36-man squad for the Lions tour to South Africa ahead of Warren Gatland’s official announcement next week.
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 11 min
S4 E41: Live fast...
Gareth and Lauren talk to Cardiff Blues head coach Dai Young and discuss the Rainbow Cup.
Apr 21, 2021•37 min
S4 E40: Three Welshmen, a Scotsman and a Kiwi walk into a bar...
Gareth, Lauren and Nicky get former Wales wing Shane Williams’ take on Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions coach selection, in particular his ex-teammate Steve Tandy. We also speak to Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap about the disappointing defeat against Ireland in the women’s Six Nations and what’s next for the squad.
Apr 14, 2021•48 min
S4 E39: Pounds, euros and rubles
Gareth, Lauren and Nicky speak to Scarlets chairman Simon Muderack about those Dwayne Peel talks, transfers and trimming the squad. They also assess whether the women’s game can go professional with BBC Sport reporter and commentator Sara Orchard, and speak to Russian rugby’s Welsh professional James Down.
Apr 07, 2021•58 min
S4 E38: Wayne Pivac, the fly-half and the exile
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac joins the podcast to review a successful Six Nations and discusses a possible Lions tour for Louis Rees-Zammit as well as captain Alun Wyn Jones' future. And as one tournament ends, another begins and Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill, Worcester Warriors back-row Sioned Harries and broadcaster Laura-Jane Jones ahead of the start of the Women's Six Nations this weekend.
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 5 min
S4 E37: Wyn Jones and the canine commentator
One of Wales' standout performers from the Six Nations, prop Wyn Jones joins the podcast to reflect on the tournament and a disappointing night in Paris on Saturday. Andrew Cotter, the BBC's commentator on rugby union and more recently on his dogs Olive and Mabel during the lockdown, helps Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Lauren Jenkins look ahead to France against Scotland and pick a revised Lions XV.
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 5 min
S4 E36: Grand Slam hope or expectation?
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by Dan Lydiate who discusses whether the Wales squad believed they could win the Grand Slam this year. French journalist Cécile Grès gives us an insight into the French camp who will be looking to upset the party in Paris on Saturday and former Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes dials in from Japan to give his thoughts on Wayne Pivac, George North at centre and how Wales can stop the likes of Antoine Dupont and Virimi Vakatawa.
Mar 17, 2021•49 min
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