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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Season Preview | 16 Sep 2024 | 01:16:47 | |
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 Jul 2024 | 00:46:57 | |
Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are in the Wales camp in Brisbane ahead of the fixture against Queensland Reds there on Friday. | |||
| Wales beaten comfortably by World Champions South Africa | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:17:03 | |
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Richie Rees react to Wales' defeat to South Africa | |||
| Two legends call it a day | 19 May 2023 | 00:30:57 | |
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? | |||
| The Scrum V end of season awards | 18 May 2023 | 00:50:04 | |
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. | |||
| Henry Thomas - 'I'll show how Welsh I am' | 16 May 2023 | 00:23:23 | |
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. | |||
| At home with Dan Biggar | 12 May 2023 | 00:40:18 | |
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. | |||
| 'Make or break for Welsh rugby' - the view from the players | 10 May 2023 | 00:47:58 | |
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? | |||
| The end of the season and Gatland’s World Cup training squad | 02 May 2023 | 00:48:17 | |
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. | |||
| S6E46: Too Lost In You? - A Women's Six Nations Special | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:36:51 | |
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. | |||
| S6E45: It's Always Sunny In Llanelli | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:50:54 | |
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. | |||
| S6E44: the Women's Six Nations and how to bridge the gap | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:32:27 | |
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. | |||
| S6E43: Judgement Day and reasons to be cheerful? | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:39:44 | |
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. | |||
| Wales side named to take on World Champions | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:41:01 | |
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. | |||
| S6E42: Preparing for the big one | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:22:40 | |
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. | |||
| S6E41: Can Scarlets win the Challenge Cup? | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:43:32 | |
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. | |||
| S6E40: Sing when you're winning | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:43:12 | |
Gareth and Lauren are joined by Alex Cuthbert to discuss the European weekend and pay tribute to Cardiff life president Peter Thomas. | |||
| S6 E39: A tribute to Peter Thomas and Scotland v Wales preview | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:40:31 | |
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. | |||
| S6E38: A new beginning | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:57:59 | |
Gareth, Lauren and Nicky discuss Wales' win over Ireland and the future of Welsh rugby with former CEO of Sport Wales Huw G Jones. | |||
| S6 E37: Women’s Six Nations preview | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:29:58 | |
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. | |||
| S6E36: The Six Nations debrief. Tash-tastic | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:38:07 | |
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? | |||
| S6E35: The Last France | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:31:34 | |
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. | |||
| S6E34: A Welsh Win! | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:48:54 | |
We discuss a Welsh win with Gro in studio, Lauren in Nice and Illtud joins from Paris to preview France! | |||
| S6E33: Italy v Wales Team Announcement | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:19:56 | |
Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson discuss the 6 changes to the Wales squad for their trip to Rome. | |||
| The big review of the sesaon | 11 Jun 2024 | 01:02:18 | |
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. | |||
| S6E32: Italy with Alex Cuthbert | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:57:53 | |
We preview Italy v Wales with wing Alex Cuthbert and discuss the future of the Ospreys with the regions' flanker Sam Cross. | |||
| S6E31: England: The Debrief | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:41:37 | |
Lauren, Gareth and Nicky go through round three fixtures and talk about the current regional contract crisis. | |||
| S6E31: Making the Grady | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:42:48 | |
Wales v England team announcement with rugby journalist Alex Bywater. | |||
| S6E30: Mike Brown | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:30:05 | |
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. | |||
| S6E30: Gatland cancels squad announcement | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:29:34 | |
Steff Thomas & Nicky Robinson join Gareth at the vale, but no team announcement.. | |||
| S6E29: Wales v England. Strike? | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:50:30 | |
Simon Muderack, Mark Jones and Lloyd Ashley discuss the current crisis. | |||
| S6E28: Round 2 review | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:38:03 | |
Mark Jones and Nicky Robinson digest round 2 of the six nations. | |||
| S6E27: A Question of Scots | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:30:47 | |
Alan Dymock and Sam Quek are the guests previewing the second round of the Six Nations. | |||
| S6E26: Round 1 Review | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:33:17 | |
Tom English and Mark Jones digest the first round of the Six Nations. | |||
| S6E25: Wales v Ireland with Josh Navidi | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:36:16 | |
Josh Navidi tells us what it takes to beat Ireland and Cian Tracey talks us through their team selection. | |||
| Wales' summer squad | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:42:47 | |
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. | |||
| S6E24: Back to basics | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:37:23 | |
The team talk through Warren Gatland’s first team announcement of the Six Nations campaign. | |||
| S6E22: Six Nations Launch | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:41:41 | |
The team are in London to talk with each coach and captain at the Six Nations launch. | |||
| S6E22: BREAKING: BBC INVESTIGATES | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:18:50 | |
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. | |||
| S6E21: Six Nations Squad with Warren Gatland | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:46:07 | |
Warren Gatland comes on the pod to talk us through his selection for the six nations. | |||
| S6E20: Derby Recaps and Petrol Mishaps | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:44:14 | |
Andrew Coombs and Mark Jones on team by team Christmas derbies performances. | |||
| S6E19: Ospreys win in France | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:54:16 | |
- Rob Wainwright shares his memories of Doddie - Toby Booth on beating Montpellier - James Hook joins - Josh Turnbull on player contracts | |||
| S6E18: CEO Steve Phillips | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:32:36 | |
Gareth and Lauren sit down for a 1-2-1 with Steve Phillips. | |||
| S6E17: Return of the Gats | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:49:16 | |
- Steff Thomas on Warren Gatland - Mark Jones on player contracts - And some breaking news half way through recording.. | |||
| S6E16: Painted Nails and Pivac's Pains | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:49:25 | |
Gareth Rhys Owen with the latest Welsh rugby news and views. | |||
| S6E15: Storming Cape Town | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:24:14 | |
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. | |||
| Ken Owens: The Sheriff | 31 May 2024 | 00:33:33 | |
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'. | |||
| S6E14: What now for Wales & Wayne? | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:29:19 | |
Adam Jones, Andrew Coombs and Alex Bywater join Lauren Jenkins in a round table discussion about what happens next with Wales. | |||
| S6E13: Georgia On My Mind ft. Wayne Pivac & Squidge Rugby | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:50:28 | |
Wayne Pivac and Squidge Rugby digest Wales' win against Argentina and the squad announcement versus Georgia. | |||
| S6E12: All Blacks Debrief, Hola Pumas | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:46:05 | |
Rio Dyer, Sam Costelow and Marcelo Bosch are the guests this week as Wales hope to improv their performance against Argentina. | |||