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Scrum V

BBC Radio Waleswww.bbc.co.uk

The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.

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Episodes

Wales' summer squad

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.

Jun 03, 202443 min

Ken Owens: The Sheriff

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'.

May 31, 202434 min

The Judgement Day preview

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.

May 27, 202457 min

URC round-up with Richie Rees

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.

May 21, 202438 min

Gareth Anscombe talks Wales, Japan and Gloucester

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.

May 14, 202443 min

Jonathan Davies says farewell to Scarlets

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.

May 08, 202448 min

How do you fix Welsh women's rugby?

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.

Apr 30, 202442 min

Wooden Spoon decider incoming

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.

Apr 23, 202438 min

Wales humbled in Cork

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.

Apr 16, 202442 min

Ospreys prepare for quarter-final trip to Gloucester

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Elinor Snowsill reflect on Ospreys victory over Sale and look ahead to their European Challenge Cup quarter-final trip to Gloucester with Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley. Elinor also helps preview Wales' trip to Cork as they look to win a first match in this year's Women's Six Nations. Got a question for the podcast? Send yours to scrumv@bbc.co.uk.

Apr 09, 202450 min

Ospreys fly the flag for Wales in Europe

Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by former Wales international Sioned Harries to review Wales' Women's Six Nations defeat to England, discuss the regions' results and talk Louis Rees-Zammit. We speak with Ospreys head coach Toby Booth before their Challenge Cup tie with Sale Sharks and chat with NFL analyst and former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter about Louis Rees-Zammit's move to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Apr 02, 20241 hr

Late kick heartache

Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales internationals Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap to review Wales' Women's Six Nations opening defeat to Scotland. We also discuss the regions' results in the United Rugby Championship.

Mar 25, 202430 min

The Women's Six Nations is here

Gareth and Lauren head into the Wales camp ahead of the Women's Six Nations and speak to head coach Ioan Cunningham, scrum half Keira Bevan and back row Alisha Butchers ahead of their opening match against Scotland.

Mar 21, 202428 min

Where do we go from here?

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins, Nicky Robinson and rugby journalist Steffan Thomas discuss what's next for Welsh rugby and get the thoughts of Dragons chairman David Buttress on the situation.

Mar 19, 202453 min

Rock bottom?

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and James Hook to Wales' 21-24 defeat to Italy, handing them a first Wooden Spoon since 2003.

Mar 16, 202428 min

A legend retires

Gareth, Lauren and Philippa Tuttiett react to George North hanging up his Wales jersey and look ahead to a crucial Wooden Spoon decider against Italy.

Mar 14, 202444 min

Avoiding the wooden spoon

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Josh Navidi to review the defeat to France and discuss how Wales will fare against Italy in their final Six Nations match.

Mar 12, 202443 min

New men in the middle

Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Philippa Tuttiett and Tom Shanklin discuss Warren Gatland's changes for the Wales' Six Nations match against France and react to the Wales squad announced for the Women's Six Nations.

Mar 07, 202438 min

Regional round up and French preparations

Lauren Jenkins, Nicky Robinson and Alex Cuthbert reflect on the weekend's URC action and look ahead to Wales' Six Nations match against France.

Mar 04, 202449 min

Impressive Ireland and Gatland's game plan

Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman and rugby analyst Sam Larner to assess Wales' performance against Ireland and their Six Nations so far. Wales' 31-7 defeat followed losses to Scotland and England. With France and Italy still to visit the Principality, what do Gatland and Wales need to do to get a win?

Feb 26, 202446 min

Preparing for Dublin

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson hear from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and speak to rugby writer Alex Bywater ahead of Wales' trip to Dublin to face Ireland in the Six Nations.

Feb 22, 202436 min

Centre partnership

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert are joined by Wales centres George North and Nick Tompkins to look ahead to Wales' trip to Dublin to face Ireland.

Feb 20, 202446 min

Ireland calls

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson review Wales' 16-14 defeat to England and the opening rounds of the Six Nations, look ahead to next week's game against Ireland and preview the weekend's United Rugby Championship fixtures. We also hear from former Wales captain and assistant coach Stephen Jones about his new role at New Zealand-based Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.

Feb 13, 202453 min

The Twickenham curse continues

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Richie Rees react to Wales' narrow 16-14 defeat to England at Twickenham.

Feb 10, 202424 min

Who starts against England at Twickenham?

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins, Nicky Robinson and James Hook reflect on Saturday's defeat to Scotland and consider Wales' selection dilemmas for England at Twickenham.

Feb 06, 202440 min

Comeback kids stopped short by Scots

Gareth, Lauren and James Hook attempt to recover from and react to Wales' thrilling 27-26 defeat to Scotland at the Principality Stadium.

Feb 03, 202418 min

A debut for Winnett against Scotland

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert are at the Vale Hotel for team announcement day ahead of Wales' opening Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday and Wales wing Rio Dyer joins to look ahead to the game.

Feb 01, 202443 min

The Big Six Nations preview

How will Wales get on in this year's Six Nations? Who is each nation's key player? Who will be the top try scorer? Will there be a Grand Slam? All the big Six Nations questions asked and answered by Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson.

Jan 30, 202456 min
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