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The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
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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.Warning: contains themes around suicide
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1As 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.Warning: contains themes of racism.
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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.
Comedian and actor Mike Bubbins welcomes one of his heroes to the bar - the legendary and iconic entertainer Max Boyce. With a career spanning over 50 years, Max reveals his top five outside halves.
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Ian Gough dissect Wales’ 13th successive Six Nations defeat as France hammer them 54-12. The game was played in front of Wales' lowest crowd for a Six Nations game at the Principality Stadium that was not played in the Covid era.
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by Scrum V commentator Cennydd Davies and former Wales wing Alex Cuthbert at the Vale to discuss Steve Tandy's team selection for Sunday's Six Nations match with France.
Wales have brought in Scarlets centre Joe Hawkins and Leicester number eight Olly Cracknell as part of four personnel changes to the team thrashed by England.
Lauren Salter is joined by Scott Baldwin, Ellis Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert to discuss what went wrong for Wales against England in their Six Nations opener, and look ahead to Sunday's game against France.
Comedian and actor Mike Bubbins welcomes one of Wales’s most talented and mercurial players to the bar, Gavin Henson. For years, Gavin has avoided the spotlight, but now he enters Mike’s bar to discuss his top five most admired players.
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales internationals Richie Rees and Scott Williams to react to Wales’ 48-7 defeat to England at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
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Two of the least convincing arguments I've heard for retaining 4 regions.
wow. Women's Rugby World Cup....let's talk about coffee, games, who's arguing with whom rather than....Women's rugby. How did they get to play (pathways), leagues, clubs, opportunities etc. and upcoming games. Poor journalism in my view.
really, really good episode. Wow, thanks.
sound levels are all over the place lately, this one is unusable to listen to
can't download this one
More drivel. Show just doesn't compete with the other rugby shows. I want to listen to it because it's predominantly Welsh but more often than not I turn the episodes off after 20mins
love the podcast. brilliant presenters and great guests.
love the podcast. brilliant presenters and great guests.
daly at 15? you're having a laugh son!
Bombshell of a programme. Brilliantly conducted interview....... Whither Rugby?
The pod has changed since before the World Cup. I still enjoy the banter, but I miss the emphasis on Pro14. I also hate the title music.
Great episode! I like Sean Holly's analysis, he stops Gareth from being too negative!
Try the chocolate crisps while in Japan
Stop eating food while talking!!!! Unsubscribed
yet again, another outstanding episode. Provides marvellous insights into the game and into the human spirit playing it.
excellent pod. balanced views and geninely funny chat.