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Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins bring you the latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby
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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!
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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.