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English, Rugby, 1 season, 479 episodes, 5 days, 6 hours, 13 minutes
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Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson with the essential inside track from the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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The Warm Up: What are you doing here?

Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Ellis Jenkins and Ken Owens to dissect Warren Gatland’s selection following the announcement of Wales’ squad for the autumn and share their experiences playing on the international stage.
10/24/202440 minutes, 10 seconds
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Wales' autumn squad

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert sit down with Warren Gatland after the Wales head coach named his squad for the autumn internationals.
10/21/202451 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Warm Up: A rabbit in the headlights

Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Ellis Jenkins, and the newly retired Jonathan Davies. With the imminent announcement of Wales’ squad for the Autumn internationals, the team look at who may make the cut, preview Round 5 of the URC and answer your questions.
10/17/202444 minutes, 1 second
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In Conversation with Aaron Wainwright

Wales back-row Aaron Wainwright recalls the heartache of being released by Cardiff City as a 16-year-old which signalled the end of his promising football career, but the start of his rugby journey.
10/16/202416 minutes, 15 seconds
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Wales win and a mixed bag for the regions

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins, Philippa Tuttiett and Ellis Jenkins meet up at Rodney Parade following Dragons defeat to Lions to look back at the URC's weekend action as well as Wales' WXV2 win over Japan. Dragons CEO Rhys Blumberg also joins the podcast to discuss reports of a WRU proposal to own a stake in all four Welsh regions.
10/14/202448 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Warm Up: Ed Jackson's inspiring story

Lauren Jenkins and former Wales internationals Alex Cuthbert and Jamie Roberts are joined by rugby player turned mountaineer Ed Jackson to chat about his incredible new film ‘The Mountain Within Me’ which documents his truly inspiring journey.
10/10/202451 minutes, 22 seconds
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In Conversation with Christian Wade

Christian Wade speaks with Scrum V about Louis Rees-Zammit and the Welshman's hopes of making a mark in the NFL. Gloucester wing Wade, who spent three seasons with Buffalo Bills, explains what Rees-Zammit must do to succeed at Jacksonville Jaguars.
10/9/20247 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Kings of Kingsholm

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert watch Gloucester train at Kingsholm and get the secrets to success from their in-form Welsh half-back pairing, Tomos Williams and Gareth Anscombe.
10/7/202452 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Warm Up - 'We're going back to Benidorm'

Lauren is joined by Jonathan Davies and two former Cardiff captains, Ellis Jenkins and Josh Turnbull to discuss retirements, comebacks, this weekend’s third round of the URC as well as also answering your questions.
10/3/202447 minutes, 44 seconds
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In Conversation with Taine Plumtree

Gareth Rhys Owen catches up with Taine Plumtree to talk about the Wales back row's rugby upbringing in South Africa and New Zealand, having a famous coach as a father and returning to the land of his birth.
10/2/202413 minutes, 53 seconds
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All smiles at Cardiff after derby delight

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert head to the Arms Park after Cardiff get the best possible start their season with back-to-back bonus point wins.They are joined by Cardiff Aled Davies and lock Josh McNally who reflect on the comeback win at Scarlets and look ahead to the visit of champions Glasgow.
9/30/202449 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Warm Up: Brushing your teeth with bottled water

Lauren is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jamie Roberts and Ken Owens to discuss next Summer’s Lions tour to Australia, experiences of leadership, captaincy and look ahead to Round 2 of the URC.
9/26/202455 minutes, 10 seconds
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In Conversation Dan Biggar

Dan Biggar chats with Gareth Rhys Owen about the pressures of playing fly-half for Wales, the player strike threat of 2023 and his often detached relationship with Warren Gatland.
9/25/202427 minutes, 39 seconds
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Dramatic Dragons derby delight

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert look back at the results from the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship, including Dragons' last-gasp win over Ospreys, Scarlets' gutsy draw at Benetton and Cardiff's home victory against Zebre.
9/23/202434 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Warm Up: The highs and lows of pre-season

Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Scott Williams to recall tales of pre-season campaigns gone by and offer their take on the Welsh regions’ hopes ahead of a brand new United Rugby Championship campaign.
9/19/202458 minutes, 21 seconds
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Scrum V with Callum Sheedy

Gareth Rhys Owen catches up with Callum Sheedy ahead of his Cardiff debut. The Wales fly-half talks about his upbringing in Cardiff, his ten years at Bristol and his hopes and aspirations back at his hometown club.
9/18/202418 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Big Season Preview

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.
9/16/20241 hour, 16 minutes, 47 seconds
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One final fixture

Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are in the Wales camp in Brisbane ahead of the fixture against Queensland Reds there on Friday.
7/17/202446 minutes, 57 seconds
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Wales’ winless run continues

Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales fly-half James Hook dissect Wales' 36-28 defeat to Australia in Melbourne which means Warren Gatland's side have now lost their last nine test matches.
7/13/202418 minutes, 31 seconds
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Minimal changes for Melbourne

Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths run the rule over the Wales side picked to face Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.
7/11/202411 minutes, 31 seconds
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Wales aim to hit back in Melbourne

Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are in Melbourne ahead of Wales' test against Australia there on Saturday and catch up with second row partners Dafydd Jenkins and Christ Tshiunza.
7/9/202433 minutes, 45 seconds
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Wales fall short in Sydney

Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales fly-half James Hook review Wales' 25-16 defeat to Australia in Sydney and assess their hopes of turning things around before the second test in Melbourne next Saturday.
7/6/202417 minutes, 45 seconds
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Wales name side to face Australia

Scrum V's Lauren Jenkins and BBC Sport Wales rugby writer Gareth Griffiths run the rule over the Wales side picked for the first test against Australia in Sydney.
7/4/202415 minutes, 25 seconds
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Wales in Australia

Scrum V's Lauren Jenkins and BBC Sport Wales rugby writer Gareth Griffiths meet up with the Wales squad in Sydney and speak with hooker Evan Lloyd ahead of the first test on Saturday. They also get the lowdown on the Wallabies with rugby writer Christy Doran.
7/2/202434 minutes, 56 seconds
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WRU's plan for the future

Gareth Rhys Owen sits down with Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney and chair Richard Collier-Keywood following the announcement of the WRU's five-year plan for the future of the game in Wales.
6/26/202440 minutes, 14 seconds
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Wales women face win or bust Spain test

Gareth Rhys Own, Lauren Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett head into camp with Wales women ahead of their WXV play-off match against Spain. They also reflect further on Wales men's defeat to South Africa at Twickenham and assess their hopes ahead of the upcoming tour in Australia.
6/25/202434 minutes, 50 seconds
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Wales beaten comfortably by World Champions South Africa

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Richie Rees react to Wales' defeat to South Africa
6/24/202417 minutes, 3 seconds
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Wales side named to take on World Champions

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.
6/18/202441 minutes, 1 second
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The big review of the sesaon

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.
6/11/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.
6/3/202442 minutes, 47 seconds
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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'.
5/31/202433 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.
5/27/202457 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.
5/21/202438 minutes, 21 seconds
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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 [email protected].
5/14/202443 minutes, 19 seconds
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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 [email protected].
5/8/202447 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 [email protected].
4/30/202441 minutes, 34 seconds
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Wales beat Italy but claim wooden spoon

Gareth, Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap react to Wales' 22-20 victory over Italy.
4/27/202420 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 [email protected].
4/23/202437 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.
4/16/202441 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 [email protected].
4/9/202450 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.
4/2/20241 hour, 22 seconds
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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.
3/25/202430 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.
3/21/202428 minutes, 12 seconds
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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.
3/19/202452 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.
3/16/202427 minutes, 34 seconds
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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.
3/14/202444 minutes, 2 seconds
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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.
3/12/202443 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.
3/7/202437 minutes, 44 seconds
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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.
3/4/202449 minutes, 15 seconds
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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?
2/26/202446 minutes, 7 seconds
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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.
2/22/202435 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.
2/20/202446 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.
2/13/202452 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Twickenham curse continues

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Richie Rees react to Wales' narrow 16-14 defeat to England at Twickenham.
2/10/202424 minutes, 5 seconds
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Gatland makes seven changes to face England

Gareth, Lauren and Philippa Tuttiett chat to Wales hooker Elliot Dee ahead of the trip to Twickenham against England in the Six Nations.
2/8/202432 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.
2/6/202439 minutes, 41 seconds
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Barry John: Paying Homage to the King

A magician, a poet... a king. Gareth Rhys Owen celebrates the genius of Barry John, the legendary former Wales and British Lions fly-half who died on Sunday aged 79 in the company of former teammates Sir Gareth Edwards and Gerald Davies and former Wales outside half Jonathan Davies.This programme was first broadcast on BBC Radio Wales on Monday 5th February.
2/6/202430 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.
2/3/202417 minutes, 56 seconds
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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.
2/1/202442 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.
1/30/202456 minutes, 11 seconds
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2024 Six Nations launch

Gareth Rhys Owen is in Dublin for the Six Nations launch and catches up with Sarra Elgan, speaks to Wales head coach Warren Gatland and scrum-half Gareth Davies, gets an early look at Scotland in the form of co-captain Rory Darge and gets an insight into the Six Nations Netflix documentary with showrunner Rob Rawlings.
1/22/202449 minutes, 52 seconds
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Louis Rees-Zammit leaves rugby for NFL

Following the shock news that Louis Rees-Zammit will leave rugby with immediate effect, Lauren Jenkins, Nicky Robinson and Cennydd Davies react to the news and ask Warren Gatland about it all at Wales' Six Nations squad announcement.
1/16/202437 minutes, 35 seconds
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Hanging out at Harlequins

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson head to Surrey to speak to the Welsh contingent at Harlequins. Former Wales and Lions prop, now scrum coach Adam Jones recalls a drop goal attempt whilst playing for Cardiff and pays tribute to two greats we have lost this year, JPR Williams and Clive Rowlands. Fly-half Jarrod Evans talks about his Wales situation ahead of the Six Nations squad announcement next week and Dillon Lewis reveals which of his former teammates are most likely to try and wind him up as Harlequins travel to face Cardiff at the Arms Park on Saturday.
1/10/20241 hour, 10 minutes, 45 seconds
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JPR Williams: A Life In Rugby

Gareth Rhys Owen introduces a celebration of the rugby life of JPR Williams, who has died aged 74. Recorded in 2019 to mark his 70th birthday, this programme hears from those who knew the Wales and Lions full-back best, including the late Phil Bennett, Steve Fenwick, Bob Hiller and Gareth Thomas.With his mutton chops, flowing locks and rolled-down socks he was instantly recognisable. An icon not just of Welsh rugby but of global sport. JPR is one of a select group of six Welshmen who won 3 Grand Slams in an international career that spanned three decades. He won 55 caps for Wales in an era when they reigned supreme – he took to the field 11 times against England and 11 times, he emerged victorious.JPR also toured twice with the British Lions – in 1971 in New Zealand with the series 2-1 in the Lions favour, he dropped a goal from 45 metres that led to a drawn game and meant they still remain the only Lions side to win a test series against the All Blacks. In 1974 he was a key member of the 'Invincibles' who won 21 of their 22 matches, drawing the final test with South Africa.Presenter Ross Harries celebrates John Peter Rhys Williams’ life in rugby in the company of some of those who know him best: John Taylor, his teammate at London Welsh, Wales and the Lions and also best man at his wedding; Wales and Lions legends Phil Bennett and Steve Fenwick; former England captain and 71 Lions teammate Bob Hiller; and Wales centurion and Grand Slam-winning captain Gareth Thomas, himself another Bridgend old boy.It’s widely accepted that he was one of a kind – unique and singular presence on the rugby field. JPR was fearless, he was peerless - but was he the greatest?
1/9/202429 minutes, 47 seconds
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Derby downpour

Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales internationals Nicky Robinson and Andrew Coombs to discuss Ospreys win against Cardiff at a wet and muddy Brewery Field and Dragons defeating Scarlets and what a ninth defeat in 11 games means for Dwayne Peel.
1/3/202440 minutes, 9 seconds
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Boxing Day delight for Cardiff and Ospreys

Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert react to Ospreys victory over the Scarlets in Llanelli while Gareth Rhys Owen, James Hook and Sean Holley discuss Cardiff's nine-try haul in their win over Dragons.
12/26/202322 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ioan Lloyd

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and James Hook are joined by Scarlets and Wales fly-half Ioan Lloyd. Ioan looks ahead to the Christmas derbies, discusses his idols growing up, including the one and only James Hook and talks about his ambitions of earning more Wales caps after making his debut in an empty Parc y Scarlets in 2020.
12/19/202353 minutes, 14 seconds
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Mixed start for regions in Europe

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Sean Holley discuss the regions' performances in the opening round of European competition.
12/12/202332 minutes, 9 seconds
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The final countdown to Europe

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson visit Jonathan 'Fox' Davies at the Scarlets ahead of this weekend's first European fixtures.They discuss the new format to the tournaments, the rise in social media abuse and Nicky's choice of coat...
12/7/202325 minutes, 13 seconds
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More names added to concussion lawsuit

As more names are released in conjunction with the concussion lawsuit against rugby's governing bodies, Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to former Wales international Alix Popham, journalists Sam Peters and Andy Bull, Dr Izzy Moore and solictor Richard Boardman to detail the next steps in the case.
12/6/202355 minutes, 12 seconds
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In camp with Ospreys

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins spend the day with Ospreys catching up with head coach Toby Booth and podcast regular Alex Cuthbert. They also speak to James Ratti in the treatment room and meet 'The Postman', South African Daniel Kasende.
11/29/202351 minutes, 29 seconds
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An afternoon with the Stormers & URC round-up

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky spend an afternoon with the Stormers including interviews with Brok Harris and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. The team also round-up the latest Welsh rugby news and preview the weekend's URC fixtures.
11/22/202351 minutes, 14 seconds
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A damning report into WRU culture

Gareth and Lauren react to the independent review of the Welsh Rugby Union's culture with interim chief executive Nigel Walker and incoming chief executive Abi Tierney.
11/14/202348 minutes, 49 seconds
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A day with Dai and Dragons RFC

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins spend the day with Dragons RFC at their Ystrad Mynach training facility. We go behind the scenes with head coach Dai Flanagan, captain Steff Hughes, Wales back-row Aaron Wainwright and prop Lloyd Fairbrother fresh off the back of his first Wales appearance at the weekend.
11/7/202357 minutes
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Warren Gatland

Ahead of Wales v Barbarians, Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to Wales head coach Warren Gatland about Alun Wyn Jones’s legacy in Welsh rugby and Leigh Halfpenny’s final Wales game.
11/3/202313 minutes, 54 seconds
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Leigh Halfpenny says goodbye

Lauren Jenkins and Rhys Patchell catch up with Leigh Halfpenny before his final Wales game against the Barbarians on Saturday. We also hear from Wales forward Georgia Evans ahead of their final WXV1 game against Australia.
10/31/202347 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Ox, the Fox and the Butcher

The Scrum V pod team speak with Stormers head coach John Dobson, Wales flanker Alisha Butchers, Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel and captain Jonathan Davies. The team review the opening round of the United Rugby Championship, discuss Wales' WXV1 opening defeat to Canada and preview the World Cup final.
10/24/202359 minutes, 9 seconds
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The URC & WXV1 preview

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins preview Wales' WXV1 opener against Canada with back rower Sioned Harries. We also go behind the scenes at Cardiff Rugby ahead of the return of the United Rugby Championship with new head coach Matt Sherratt, assistant coach Richie Rees, flanker Alex Mann and winger Theo Cabango.
10/19/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 54 seconds
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Scrum V LIVE: Wales go out of the World Cup

The Scrum V pod team are live in Marseille the morning after Wales' World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina. Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales internationals Josh Navidi, Nicky Robinson and Philippa Tuttiett to assess where things went wrong for Warren Gatland's men - and what the future holds.
10/15/202343 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Big Quarter-Final Preview

The Scrum V pod team sit down in Marseille to preview a huge weekend at the World Cup. Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales internationals Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson, along with S4C reporter Lauren Jenkins. The team make their predictions for each quarter-final, before looking at the impact Warren Gatland has made since he returned to Wales.
10/13/202349 minutes, 14 seconds
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George North joins the pod as Gatland names his team

George North sits down with the Scrum V pod team in Toulon as Gatland names his XV for Argentina. Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Josh Navidi debate the players in - and out - for the quarter-final as we go inside the Wales and Argentina camps.
10/12/202355 minutes, 51 seconds
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Next stop: Marseille

40 matches later...and we're into the World Cup knockout stages. Wales are down to the final eight. Argentina lie between them and the semi-finals. Gareth Rhys Owen has arrived in Marseille, where he finds two men who saw Argentina beat Japan on Saturday. They discuss Wales' injury concerns, who replaces Faletau and who really are the underdogs in this weekend's match.
10/11/202325 minutes, 2 seconds
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Pumas lie in wait for wounded Wales

Argentine journalist Frankie Deges shares his insights into the Pumas squad with Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson as the countdown begins to the World Cup quarter-final clash in Marseille.
10/9/202336 minutes, 40 seconds
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Scrum V LIVE: Wales make it four from four at the World Cup

We're live in Nantes the morning after Wales' win over Georgia as Warren Gatland's side secure top spot in pool C. Four wins from four have set up a quarter-final in Marseille next weekend - but are injuries to key players a cause for concern? Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Josh Navidi, Nicky Robinson and Jamie Roberts to discuss.
10/8/202330 minutes, 24 seconds
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On to Nantes: Wales prepare to take on Georgia

Gareth, Josh and Nicky are with Wales in Nantes as Warren Gatland's side prepare for their final World Cup pool match against Georgia. A point will be enough for Wales to finish top of the group. And the Scrum pod team are already dreaming of what might follow.
10/6/202343 minutes, 29 seconds
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Wales name their team for Georgia

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson are joined by S4C pitchside reporter Lauren Jenkins to assess the XV named by Warren Gatland to face Georgia on Saturday. Wales need just a point to secure top spot in the group and a quarter-final against likely Argentina or Japan in Marseille the following weekend. The team are also joined by former Ireland international and Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman to preview Ireland's game against Scotland and look ahead to the rest of the World Cup's final pool matches.
10/2/202343 minutes, 10 seconds
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What the stats tell us about Wales

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson chat to rugby analyst Sam Larner to delve a little deeper into the statistics and data behind Wales' World Cup so far. And what do they tell us about how Wales may fare in the knockout stages?
9/28/202343 minutes, 33 seconds
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Kings of Lyon: Wales thrash the Wallabies

We're live in Lyon the morning after Wales' record-breaking win over Australia. Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales internationals Josh Navidi, Nicky Robinson and Philippa Tuttiett - along with (a very sad) Australian commentator Sean Maloney. Sit back and enjoy the chance to re-live a memorable night for Welsh rugby.
9/25/202330 minutes, 14 seconds
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Lyon awaits a Wales-Australia showdown

With chants of 'Wales' in the background, Gareth Rhys Owen, Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson sit down with the fans in the centre of Lyon to discuss Sunday evening's massive match against Australia.
9/23/202334 minutes, 46 seconds
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Are the Wallabies worried?

Wales vs Australia is getting close but it's the Wallabies who are having the sleepless nights. As both sides name their starting XVs, Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by S4C reporter for the World Cup, Lauren Jenkins, and Australian commentator Sean Maloney. And Maloney is worried.
9/22/202332 minutes, 54 seconds
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Mike Bubbins joins the pod as the Wallabies await Wales

Comedian and rugby fan Mike Bubbins joins the pod to look back at the World Cup so far. He joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson to share his best moments of the tournament - and look ahead to Wales' huge game against Australia on Sunday night. BBC Wales rugby writer Gareth Griffiths was in Saint-Etienne to watch Fiji beat the Wallabies at the weekend and gives his perspective on their prospects against Wales...and Eddie Jones.
9/19/202337 minutes, 25 seconds
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Scrum V LIVE: Wales get the bonus point against Portugal...just

The Scrum V podcast team are live in Nice the morning after Wales' win over Portugal. Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson to discuss the game, which leaves Wales with 10 points from their opening two games. You can also watch this live podcast on BBC iPlayer.
9/17/202329 minutes, 17 seconds
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Young locks, lost pants and Portuguese wolves

Gareth Rhys Owen, Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson are here to preview Wales' second World Cup pool match. Portugal await in Nice, but will they pose a threat to Wales? And why are the 'Portuguese Rolling Stones' their biggest fans? Warren Gatland and Christ Tshiunza also chat to the pod and former England player Chris Ashton gives his views on Wales' wingers.
9/14/202346 minutes, 22 seconds
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Wales name their team for Portugal

Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales international Josh Navidi are on the beach in Nice as Wales announce their team to face Portugal on Saturday. Josh predicts the 13 changes and reveals the difference between playing with Biggar or Anscombe at 10. Wales take on Portugal in their second World Cup pool match on Saturday afternoon.
9/13/202314 minutes, 39 seconds
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Onwards to Nice

The Scrum V podcast team follow Wales to Nice ahead of this weekend's match against Portugal. When they eventually find the right tram, Josh Navidi and Gareth Rhys Owen head to Wales' training base...where they bump into a familiar face.
9/12/202333 minutes, 37 seconds
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Scrum V LIVE: Wales beat Fiji in a World Cup classic

The Scrum V podcast team are live in Bordeaux after that tense win for Wales over Fiji at the World Cup. Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales internationals Josh Navidi, James Hook and Nicky Robinson to discuss Wales' bonus point victory - and how close they came to losing. You can also watch this live podcast on BBC iPlayer.
9/11/202329 minutes, 1 second
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Wales v Fiji: the big preview

It's nearly here. Wales v Fiji at the Rugby World Cup. Who's the favourite? Have Wales picked their strongest team? How will Fiji cope without first choice fly-half Caleb Muntz? And which Welsh journalist has the best singing voice? Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales international Josh Navidi are in Bordeaux to find out the answers to all these questions - and more.
9/9/202353 minutes, 31 seconds
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Wales announce their team to play Fiji

The Wales team is revealed earlier than expected. So, from a sweltering hatchback en route to Bordeaux, Gareth Rhys Owen calls up Nicky Robinson to talk through Warren Gatland’s selections for that crucial World Cup opener against Fiji.
9/7/202316 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Scrum V podcast LIVE World Cup preview

We're live in Cardiff with a big preview of Wales' 2023 World Cup campaign. Wales wing Alex Cuthbert and former internationals Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson all join Gareth Rhys Owen to discuss who Warren Gatland should pick against Fiji - and who is set to shine for Wales in France. This was a live video stream from a cafe in Cardiff. The team will now travel to France, where you'll be able to watch and listen to regular podcasts - including live streams the morning after each Wales game.
9/4/202340 minutes, 54 seconds
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Scrum V Reset: Knockout in Nantes

As Wales head to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and an opening game against Fiji, Gareth Rhys Owen, with the help of players, fans and pundits, reflects on the 2007 tournament when the Flying Fijians stunned the rugby world by knocking Wales out and ending the reign of coach Gareth Jenkins.
9/4/202348 minutes, 1 second
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Dan Biggar: 'I want to go out on a high'

Dan Biggar invites the Scrum V pod into his home to chat about why he's calling it a day for Wales after the World Cup. He also discusses some of his career highlights with Lauren Jenkins (yes, Twickenham in 2015 is mentioned) - as well as revealing which young players excite him in the Wales squad and why he thinks the team could go under the radar in France.
9/1/202339 minutes, 31 seconds
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Alex Cuthbert: 'I can still offer a lot to Wales'

This week Alex Cuthbert joins the Scrum V pod to give his insight into the Wales World Cup squad. Cuthbert missed out on selection after a calf injury saw him unable to take part in any of the warm ups. He now joins Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson to discuss the 33 players picked by Warren Gatland for France, that tantalising opening match against Fiji and why he feels he can still offer something at international level.
9/1/202352 minutes, 34 seconds
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Eyes on the Opposition: Fiji

Our in-depth look at Wales' World Cup pool opponents concludes with some uncomfortable flashbacks to 2007. That was the last time France hosted the World Cup...and Fiji knocked Wales out in Nantes. Gareth Rhys Owen is once again joined by Robbie Owen - aka Squidge Rugby - to look at Fiji's class of 2023. And he speaks to the captain of the 2007 team, Moses Rauluni.
8/23/202329 minutes, 42 seconds
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Wales' World Cup squad : 'In Gats We Trust?'

Former Wales internationals Josh Navidi and Rhys Patchell join the Scrum V pod to react to Wales' squad for the 2023 World Cup. Warren Gatland has named the 33 players he's taking to France, while Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake have been announced as co-captains. Wales' first game against Fiji is on 10 September.
8/21/202328 minutes, 27 seconds
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A new face at the top of Welsh rugby

We chat to the new WRU chief exec, Abi Tierney, and look ahead to Wales' World Cup warm up against South Africa. Warren Gatland also speaks to Gareth Rhys Owen as his Wales players prepare for their final chance to impress before the World Cup squad is announced.
8/18/202334 minutes, 47 seconds
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England v Wales: the debrief

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales international Nicky Robinson and BBC Rugby Union correspondent Chris Jones post-match at Twickenham after England beat Wales in the second match of their World Cup warm-up double header.
8/13/202325 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Same But Different

Wales prepare to face England (again) with a new team and new captain. Dewi Lake will lead a completely changed Wales XV from last Saturday's win at the Principality. Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and former Wales fly-half Nicky Robinson are at the team's HQ to discuss who's edging closer to the final World Cup squad and who needs a big performance at Twickenham.
8/10/202337 minutes, 51 seconds
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Eyes on the Opposition: Portugal

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Robbie Owen - aka Squidge Rugby - to look more closely at Wales' World Cup pool opponents. This week it's Portugal, who have qualified for the Rugby World Cup for only the second time in their history. Last time - in 2007 - they conceded over 100 points to the All Blacks. Will they pose any test for Wales in Nice this time around?
8/9/202325 minutes, 37 seconds
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Wales v England : the debrief

The Scrum V team assemble post-match at the Principality Stadium after Wales beat England in their first World Cup warm up. Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales internationals Nicky Robinson and Philippa Tuttiett to discuss who has moved a step closer to Gatland's final squad for France. And in Jac Morgan, do Wales have their World Cup captain sorted?
8/5/202322 minutes, 54 seconds
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Captain Morgan and a visit by England

Lauren Jenkins and former Wales fly-half Nicky Robinson are in the Wales camp ahead the summer test against England in Cardiff. They hear from Warren Gatland and his new captain - for Saturday at least - Jac Morgan. They also discuss Leigh Halfpenny ahead of his one hundredth cap and ask how many players who'll feature on Saturday will make the World Cup squad. BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones then drops in to bring us the perspective from across the border.
8/3/202338 minutes, 13 seconds
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Eyes on the Opposition: Georgia

Wales' defeat to Georgia last autumn was the beginning of the end for Wayne Pivac. Now Gatland's back - and Georgia are on the horizon again. In the second episode in our series looking at Wales' World Cup pool opponents, Gareth Rhys Owen chats to Georgian head coach Levan Maisashvili and YouTuber Robbie Owen, aka Squidge Rugby, to ask whether lightning could strike twice in Nantes in October.
8/2/202324 minutes, 29 seconds
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Life after Dai: what next for Cardiff?

No head coach, no director of rugby...and not enough players. The Scrum V team assess what next for Cardiff after the departure of Dai Young. Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Cardiff and Wales fly-half Nicky Robinson, as well as Cardiff Rugby Life blogger Dan Pearce.
7/27/202340 minutes, 10 seconds
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Eyes on the Opposition: Australia

Eddie Jones will be back in the opposition dugout against Wales this autumn - but this time back in Australian colours. He returned to the Wallabies after leaving England and his side face Wales in Lyon on Sunday 24th September. In the first of a four-part series on Wales' World Cup opposition, Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Robbie Owen - a.k.a. Squidge Rugby - and Australian commentator Sean Maloney to look at how the Wallabies are shaping up.
7/20/202327 minutes, 56 seconds
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Live High / Train Low

Gareth Rhys Owen and the Scrum V podcast get an insight from coaches and players into Wales’ gruelling Rugby World Cup training camp in Switzerland.
7/10/202339 minutes, 10 seconds
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In camp with Wales

The Scrum V pod goes into the Wales training camp to chat biceps, SAS training and see how Warren Gatland's squad is shaping up for the World Cup. Scarlets duo Gareth Davies and Sam Costelow sit down with Gareth Rhys Owen, before journalists Alex Bywater and Gareth Griffiths discuss how Wales are coping with the 'outside noise' and how the team could do in France.
6/30/202335 minutes, 59 seconds
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Gatland fallout, Sam Davies and the Premier 15s Final

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins dissect and debate the comments from Warren Gatland and Nigel Walker on last week's pod. Then the latest Welsh player to move to France stops by - Sam Davies ahead of his move to Grenoble. We also look ahead to the Premier 15s Final with Gloucester-Hartpury's Lisa Neumann and Lleucu George.
6/21/202353 minutes, 51 seconds
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Warren Gatland and Nigel Walker chat to the pod

The Scrum V team get a special visit from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and Welsh Rugby Union interim CEO Nigel Walker. In an exclusive interview with Gareth Rhys Owen they talk about the recent departures from the Wales camp, Gatland's disappointment at not being able to pick Joe Hawkins and why the problems in Welsh rugby are an opportunity for change. It's an in-depth, unfiltered chat with arguably the two most influential men in Welsh rugby. Enjoy it in full or use the time codes below to navigate around. Producer: Tom Brown 0'00 - introduction 3'35 - what do Gatland's grandchildren call him? 5'10 - coping with a difficult season 7'20 - Gatland's reflections on the Six Nations 10'40 - does Gatland have any regrets about returning to Wales? 12'30 - Welsh rugby's reset 14'10 - the vision for the future 16'40 - how many regions can Wales afford? 20'50 - the impact on the players 23'15 - player withdrawals from the Wales camp 25'00 - Alun Wyn Jones 29'15 - the players opting to play club rugby abroad 36'20 - can Wales afford to keep its best players? 37'20 - Joe Hawkins 40'40 - Rhys Carre 49'50 - who will captain Wales at the World Cup? 52'30 - why Gatland is staying positive 55'10 - when will the regions receive the first instalment of the new financial deal 56'00 - Henry Engelhardt's comments 59'15 - the search for the new WRU chair and chief executive 1'01'20 - could Wales lose to Fiji? 1'04'20 - which players excite Gatland? 1'06'00 - peak Shane or peak Sam?
6/14/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 8 seconds
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'There is no league like it in the world'

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.
6/7/202336 minutes, 24 seconds
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Two legends call it a day

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?
5/19/202330 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Scrum V end of season awards

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.
5/18/202350 minutes, 4 seconds
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Henry Thomas - 'I'll show how Welsh I am'

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.
5/16/202323 minutes, 23 seconds
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At home with Dan Biggar

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.
5/12/202340 minutes, 18 seconds
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S6E48: 'Make or break for Welsh rugby' - the view from the players

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?
5/10/202347 minutes, 58 seconds
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S6E47: Gatland’s World Cup training squad

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.
5/2/202348 minutes, 17 seconds
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S6E46: Too Lost In You? - A Women's Six Nations Special

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.
4/28/202336 minutes, 51 seconds
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S6E45: It's Always Sunny In Llanelli

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.
4/26/202350 minutes, 54 seconds
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S6E44: the Women's Six Nations and how to bridge the gap

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.
4/20/202332 minutes, 27 seconds
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S6E43: Judgement Day and reasons to be cheerful?

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.
4/19/202339 minutes, 44 seconds
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S6E42: Preparing for the big one

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.
4/13/202322 minutes, 40 seconds
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S6E41: Can Scarlets win the Challenge Cup?

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.
4/11/202343 minutes, 32 seconds
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S6E40: Sing when you're winning

Gareth and Lauren are joined by Alex Cuthbert to discuss the European weekend and pay tribute to Cardiff life president Peter Thomas.
4/4/202343 minutes, 12 seconds
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S6 E39: A tribute to Peter Thomas and Scotland v Wales preview

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.
3/30/202340 minutes, 31 seconds
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S6E38: A new beginning

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky discuss Wales' win over Ireland and the future of Welsh rugby with former CEO of Sport Wales Huw G Jones.
3/28/202357 minutes, 59 seconds
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S6 E37: Women’s Six Nations preview

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.
3/23/202329 minutes, 58 seconds
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S6E36: The Six Nations debrief. Tash-tastic

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?
3/21/202338 minutes, 7 seconds
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S6E35: The Last France

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.
3/16/202331 minutes, 34 seconds
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S6E34: A Welsh Win!

We discuss a Welsh win with Gro in studio, Lauren in Nice and Illtud joins from Paris to preview France!
3/14/202348 minutes, 54 seconds
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S6E33: Italy v Wales Team Announcement

Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson discuss the 6 changes to the Wales squad for their trip to Rome.
3/9/202319 minutes, 56 seconds
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S6E32: Italy with Alex Cuthbert

We preview Italy v Wales with wing Alex Cuthbert and discuss the future of the Ospreys with the regions' flanker Sam Cross.
3/7/202357 minutes, 53 seconds
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S6E31: England: The Debrief

Lauren, Gareth and Nicky go through round three fixtures and talk about the current regional contract crisis.
2/27/202341 minutes, 37 seconds
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S6E31: Making the Grady

Wales v England team announcement with rugby journalist Alex Bywater.
2/23/202342 minutes, 48 seconds
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S6E30: Mike Brown

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.
2/22/202330 minutes, 5 seconds
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S6E30: Gatland cancels squad announcement

Steff Thomas & Nicky Robinson join Gareth at the vale, but no team announcement..
2/21/202329 minutes, 34 seconds
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S6E29: Wales v England. Strike?

Simon Muderack, Mark Jones and Lloyd Ashley discuss the current crisis.
2/20/202350 minutes, 30 seconds
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S6E28: Round 2 review

Mark Jones and Nicky Robinson digest round 2 of the six nations.
2/13/202338 minutes, 3 seconds
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S6E27: A Question of Scots

Alan Dymock and Sam Quek are the guests previewing the second round of the Six Nations.
2/9/202330 minutes, 47 seconds
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S6E26: Round 1 Review

Tom English and Mark Jones digest the first round of the Six Nations.
2/6/202333 minutes, 17 seconds
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S6E25: Wales v Ireland with Josh Navidi

Josh Navidi tells us what it takes to beat Ireland and Cian Tracey talks us through their team selection.
2/2/202336 minutes, 16 seconds
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S6E24: Back to basics

The team talk through Warren Gatland’s first team announcement of the Six Nations campaign.
1/31/202337 minutes, 23 seconds
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S6E22: Six Nations Launch

The team are in London to talk with each coach and captain at the Six Nations launch.
1/24/202341 minutes, 41 seconds
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S6E22: BREAKING: BBC INVESTIGATES

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.
1/23/202318 minutes, 50 seconds
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S6E21: Six Nations Squad with Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland comes on the pod to talk us through his selection for the six nations.
1/17/202346 minutes, 7 seconds
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S6E20: Derby Recaps and Petrol Mishaps

Andrew Coombs and Mark Jones on team by team Christmas derbies performances.
1/10/202344 minutes, 14 seconds
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S6E19: Ospreys win in France

- Rob Wainwright shares his memories of Doddie - Toby Booth on beating Montpellier - James Hook joins - Josh Turnbull on player contracts
12/20/202254 minutes, 16 seconds
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S6E18: CEO Steve Phillips

Gareth and Lauren sit down for a 1-2-1 with Steve Phillips.
12/13/202232 minutes, 36 seconds
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S6E17: Return of the Gats

- Steff Thomas on Warren Gatland - Mark Jones on player contracts - And some breaking news half way through recording..
12/6/202249 minutes, 16 seconds
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S6E16: Painted Nails and Pivac's Pains

Gareth Rhys Owen with the latest Welsh rugby news and views.
11/30/202249 minutes, 25 seconds
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S6E15: Storming Cape Town

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.
11/23/202224 minutes, 14 seconds
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S6E14: What now for Wales & Wayne?

Adam Jones, Andrew Coombs and Alex Bywater join Lauren Jenkins in a round table discussion about what happens next with Wales.
11/22/202229 minutes, 19 seconds
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S6E13: Georgia On My Mind ft. Wayne Pivac & Squidge Rugby

Wayne Pivac and Squidge Rugby digest Wales' win against Argentina and the squad announcement versus Georgia.
11/15/202250 minutes, 28 seconds
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S6E12: All Blacks Debrief, Hola Pumas

Rio Dyer, Sam Costelow and Marcelo Bosch are the guests this week as Wales hope to improv their performance against Argentina.
11/8/202246 minutes, 5 seconds
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S6 E11: The All Blacks are in town

Gareth is down training with the All Blacks while Lauren and Nicky are with Ken Owens.
11/1/202247 minutes, 48 seconds
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S6 E9: Mark Drakeford

Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales shares his memories on the historic day when Llanelli beat the All Blacks 50 years ago.
10/30/202220 minutes, 23 seconds
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S6 E8: A tip of the blue hat

The team are in the Vale and with the newest captain of Wales – Justin Tipuric.
10/25/202249 minutes, 55 seconds
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Autumn squad with Wayne Pivac

The team are back together and back on the road. They meet up with Wales head coach Wayne Pivac to discuss his Wales squad announcement for the Autumn internationals. Philippa Tuttiett also joins the podcast to evaluate the women's Rugby World Cup and all the latest URC action.
10/19/202239 minutes, 46 seconds
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S6 E7: Keira's Kick

Philippa Tuttiett and Andrew Coombs reflect on Wales Women's last gasp World Cup win over Scotland.
10/11/202230 minutes, 10 seconds
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S6 E6: Dan Biggar Special

Dan Biggar reveals he’s leaving Saints, his future plans and life beyond rugby.
10/7/202231 minutes, 14 seconds
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S6 E5: RWC Ready

The team preview the Rugby World Cup and are joined by Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan.
10/4/202249 minutes, 51 seconds
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S6 E4: Where are you Dean?

Bernard Jackman joins the team to explain is successor Dean Ryan’s absence at the dragons and Mark Jones on Worcester’s woes.
9/27/202246 minutes, 46 seconds
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S6 E3: We're going to rocket

Wales name their squad for next month's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
9/21/202228 minutes, 20 seconds
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S6 E2: We’re not Backing Down

Dewi Lake on fronting up to the Boks, Fabulous Faletau and a tribute to Eddie Butler.
9/20/202243 minutes
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S6 E1: Return of the Pack

The “ins and the outs”, The “runners and the riders”, The “keep your eye ons”. It’s our 2022/23 Season Preview
9/13/202242 minutes, 34 seconds
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S5 E49: The Final Test

From Cape Town airport, Lauren Jenkins is joined by Nicky Robinson and Gareth Griffiths to answer the big question; was Wales' tour a success?
7/18/202217 minutes, 54 seconds
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S5 E48: Jamie Roberts back in training ahead of final test

With it being 1-1 in he series. Lauren Jenkins is joined by Victor Matfield and Jamie Roberts in Cape Town to discuss both squads ahead of the final game between Wales and South Africa.
7/14/202226 minutes, 5 seconds
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S5 E47: Wales win in South Africa!

Wales win in South Africa for the first time in their history. Lauren Jenkins, Gareth Griffiths and Nicky Robinson go through the game and it's key moments.
7/10/202229 minutes, 43 seconds
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S5 E46: Welcome to Bloemfontein

With Wales making 1 change to their starting XV, the Scrum V team look forward to the game in Bloem! Wales have to win to keep the series alive.
7/7/202219 minutes, 27 seconds
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S5 E45: 14 changes with Jean de Villiers

With 19 changes made to the South Africa 2nd test squad, Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths discuss the squad with Jean de Villers and catch up with Will Rowlands after the near defeat on Saturday.
7/5/202223 minutes, 50 seconds
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S5 E44: South Africa v Wales with Jamie Roberts

Lauren Jenkins is accompanied by Gareth Griffiths, Nicky Robinson and Jamie Roberts this week. You can find out everything you need to know about what went well and what went wrong in the 1st test vs South Africa. And Jamie Roberts believes Wales can still win the series...
7/3/202231 minutes, 34 seconds
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S5 E43: The Latest Magnificent Seven

Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are joined by rugby journalist Matthew Southcombe to discuss the Wales team announcement for the first test in Pretoria. Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell will make his Wales debut, George North returns to midfield while Alun Wyn Jones takes his place on the bench alongside Josh Navidi and Tomas Francis.
6/30/202217 minutes, 11 seconds
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S5 E42: 'We've come out here to get 3 wins'

Wales are facing a 3 match test series versus the Springboks. It doesn't get much bigger than this. Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths have been previewing the tour with Josh Navidi who's looking forward to the 1st test and his wedding.
6/28/202227 minutes, 39 seconds
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Phil Bennett: A Tribute

Gareth Rhys Owen and guests look back and celebrate the life of legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Phil Bennett
6/14/202226 minutes, 53 seconds
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S5 E41: The State of the Nation's Game

As it's the last pod of the season. The regions are in turmoil. Yet another year goes by without any silverware. Gareth and Lauren bring on a panel of guest speakers to dissect what's actually happening to the Welsh Rugby Union and the regions.
5/24/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 51 seconds
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S5 E40: Wayne's World

Gareth Rhys Owen asks Wayne Pivac all the big questions about his selection of the Wales squad to tour South Africa in July.
5/18/202217 minutes, 48 seconds
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S5 E39: Where is Rob Evans going next?

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson talk with Rob Evans about his next venture. They also look forward to the last weekend of the URC.
5/17/202233 minutes, 25 seconds
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S5 E38: The Next Chapter

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson talk with Hallam Amos about retiring from rugby and becoming a doctor. They also catch up with Lloyd Ashley about the next step of his career. The team also dissect the leaked review of Welsh rugby and discuss what are the implications of cutting one of the regions.
5/10/202246 minutes
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S5 E37: Does 4 fit into 3?

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by rugby correspondent Gareth Griffiths to digest the release of the Independent Oakwell Review and discuss what are the implications of cutting one of the regions.
5/5/202212 minutes, 52 seconds
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Did Wales' Women have a successful Six Nations?

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson review the Women's Six Nations with Ioan Cunningham whilst also looking ahead to Europe and the last few games of the URC.
5/3/202238 minutes, 5 seconds
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Tries, non-tries and stats

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson talk about the best non-tries ever with Jaz Joyce. They also look ahead of the final weekend of the women's six nations and the penultimate round of the URC.
4/26/202238 minutes, 40 seconds
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'It's Harry not Harrison'

Catrin Heledd disturbs Nicky Robinson’s holiday to digest the last weekend of rugby action. Natalia Johns explains how excited the Welsh squad are to face France on Friday. And Harrison Keddie looks forward for the ‘second leg’ of the Scarlets v Dragons derby.
4/19/202244 minutes, 59 seconds
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S5 E33: A Decade’s Progress in a Year

Lauren Jenkins is joined by Philippa Tuttiett and Nicky Robinson to digest the last weekend of rugby action. Alisha Butchers explains how much the Welsh squad has developed in this campaign and the lessons they learnt versus England. While Ali Donnelly breaks down the tournament so far, and how fantastic it is to see so many people going to watch the games live.
4/12/202240 minutes, 18 seconds
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S5 E32: Let’s make it uncomfortable

We’re finally back on the road again and our destinations couldn’t be more of a contrast: James Botham talks about Cardiff's attitude after their derby defeat, whilst there’s a DJ, some questionable footwear and a lot of positive vibes at the Wales Women Camp.
4/6/202249 minutes, 19 seconds
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S5 E31: No Woman No Try

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Nicky Robinson, Phillipa Tuttiett and Dona Rose to discuss Wales’ Women Six Nations opener vs Ireland and the Welsh regions recent trips to South Africa. Victoria Rush also talks about her recent documentary, No Woman No Try
3/29/202245 minutes, 35 seconds
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S5 E30: The Big Welsh Six Nations Review

Lauren Jenkins is joined by James Hook, Andrew Coombs and Gareth Davies to evaluate Wales’ six nations campaign. Simon Muderack gives his thoughts on how Wales should rebuild looking towards the future and Sisili Tuipulotu joins Phillipa Tuttiett to preview the Women’s Six Nations as Wales prepares to face Ireland on Saturday.
3/22/202249 minutes, 21 seconds
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S5 E29: Alun Wyn back for Italian job

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by Scott Baldwin to talk selection ahead of the Italy game. Stephen Varney calls in from the Italian camp as he reveals how Italy will play against Wales and Dillon Lewis takes a break from Wales training and describes how Alun Wyn Jones has been going about training this week.
3/15/202238 minutes, 40 seconds
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S5 E28: Pivac makes four changes for France

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson react to Wayne Pivac's Wales squad to face France on Friday which sees four changes to the side that lost in Twickenham.
3/9/202214 minutes, 21 seconds
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S5 E27: "Can they do it on a Friday night in Cardiff"

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by Jamie Roberts and Johnnie Beattie to look ahead to Wales v France. We're also joined by Wales' Will Rowlands and James Down who left his club Lokomotiv Penza after resigning due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
3/8/202253 minutes, 26 seconds
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S5 E26: Alex Cuthbert on life on and off the pitch

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins chat to Wales winger Alex Cuthbert about life on and off the pitch. We also catch up with France defence coach Shaun Edwards and referee Ben Whitehouse.
3/1/202250 minutes, 27 seconds
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S5 E25: Faletau and Adams return for Twickenham

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson react to England and Wales' matchday squad's ahead of Saturday's game at Twickenham.
2/24/202211 minutes, 2 seconds
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S5 E24: England v Wales Preview

Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson preview England v Wales with Scott Baldwin and Mike Brown.
2/22/202235 minutes, 11 seconds
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S5 E23: Ross Moriarty talks old school rugby and facing England

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson chat to Ross Moriarty after Wales' 20-17 win against Scotland. We're also joined by Sean Holley to dissect the action.
2/15/202232 minutes, 35 seconds
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S5 E22: Jac Morgan handed Wales debut

Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson react to Wales and Scotland's matchday squad's ahead of Saturday's game. We're also joined by former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson.
2/10/202220 minutes, 6 seconds
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S5 E21: Wales humbled at the Aviva

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky dissect Wales' 29-7 loss to Ireland. Wales hooker Dewi Lake joins us to reflect on his first cap and we preview Scotland with Ryan Wilson and Tom English.
2/8/202243 minutes, 39 seconds
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S5 E20: Josh Adams starts at centre in Dublin

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson react to Wayne Pivac's team for Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin.
2/3/202211 minutes, 47 seconds
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S5 E19: The Big Six Nations Preview

Wales hooker Ryan Elias joins Gareth, Lauren and Nicky to look ahead to the Six Nations opener against Ireland whilst Geordan Murphy, Willi Heinz and David Sisi help preview the tournament.
2/1/20221 hour, 18 minutes, 23 seconds
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S5 E18: Jamie goes down under

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky are joined by Jamie Roberts to discuss his move from the Dragons to the Waratahs. Former Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman also joins the pod to discuss the current state of Welsh rugby.
1/25/202241 minutes, 54 seconds
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S5 E17: Wales announce Six Nations squad

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky are joined by Wales head coach Wayne Pivac as he announces his Six Nations squad. Captain Siwan Lillicrap also joins us to talk professional contracts.
1/19/202243 minutes, 11 seconds
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S5 E16: "Every year is the year of the Finn"

Gareth and Lauren are joined by Scotland and Racing 92 fly-half Finn Russell, Glasgow Warriors head coach Danny Wilson and BBC Scotland's rugby reporter Tom English.
1/11/202238 minutes, 13 seconds
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S5 E15: Slammed

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins chat to 'Slammed' producer Craig Withycombe and Dragons director of rugby Dean Ryan
1/6/202244 minutes, 25 seconds
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S5 E14: Rugby goes back behind closed doors

Lauren Jenkins, Nicky Robinson and Gareth Griffiths are joined by Scarlets executive chairman Simon Muderack to react to the news that Festive sport in Wales will be held behind closed doors. We're also joined by Cardiff Rugby's Rowan Jenkins to look back on their recent games against Toulouse and Harlequins.
12/21/202152 minutes, 36 seconds
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S5 E13: Quiz Of The Year - Scrum V vs Feast Of Football

The Scrum V team take on the Feast of Football podcast in the quiz of the year!
12/14/20211 hour, 28 minutes, 7 seconds
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S5 E12: Room Service

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson are joined by Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel and Cardiff Rugby's Josh Turnbull to chat about life in a quarantine hotel as an athlete.
12/7/202149 minutes, 39 seconds
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S5 E11: "Frustration and Isolation"

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky speak to a number of guests as Covid hits the Welsh regions in South Africa
11/30/202153 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.
11/23/202154 minutes, 37 seconds
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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.
11/16/202147 minutes, 36 seconds
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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.
11/9/202150 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.
11/2/202152 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.
10/26/202134 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.
10/19/202144 minutes, 1 second
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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.
10/12/202138 minutes, 58 seconds
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S2 E3: Joshing with Jake

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson dissect this weekend's action with former Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman.
10/5/202132 minutes, 6 seconds
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S5 E2: Plan C

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson dissect the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship.
9/28/202135 minutes, 33 seconds
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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!
9/23/202147 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.
8/8/202135 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.
8/1/202135 minutes, 13 seconds
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S4 E52: The Lions' win the first Test

James Hook and Bobby Skinstad join Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson for the first Test verdict.
7/25/202129 minutes, 50 seconds
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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.
7/15/202138 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.
7/8/202137 minutes, 23 seconds
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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.
6/30/202152 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.
6/10/202132 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.
6/2/202136 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.
5/26/202138 minutes, 50 seconds
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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.
5/19/202138 minutes, 9 seconds
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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 departure from Scarlets.
5/13/202145 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.
5/6/202142 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.
4/28/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 39 seconds
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S4 E41: Live fast...

Gareth and Lauren talk to Cardiff Blues head coach Dai Young and discuss the Rainbow Cup.
4/21/202137 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.
4/14/202147 minutes, 38 seconds
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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.
4/7/202157 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.
3/31/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.
3/24/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.
3/17/202149 minutes, 17 seconds
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S4 E35: How to win games and influence people

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by Wales and Scarlets scrum-half Kieran Hardy to discuss his quick-thinking against England and his social media presence before Zebre head coach Michael Bradley joins to talk about what threats Italy might pose Wales on Saturday as well as the future of Italian rugby.
3/10/202158 minutes, 11 seconds
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S4 E34: England muted but so is Tiger Tiger…

Wales beat England to win the Triple Crown, hooker Elliot Dee on missing out on a big bash, Cardiff Blues or Cardiff Rugby, and the post-match interview debrief. There’s lots to talk about on this week’s Scrum V podcast with Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson.
3/3/202148 minutes, 33 seconds
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S4 E33: Marler and the Mullet

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Lauren Jenkins are joined by Joe Marler and Tom Fordyce to preview Wales v England and Steff Evans shares his mullet tips.
2/24/202153 minutes, 24 seconds
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S4 E32: What you talkin' 'bout Willis?

Fresh from the Wales camp Willis Halaholo talks us through his first international cap, and South African presenter Elma Smit speaks to Gareth, Lauren and Nicky about the prospect of the British and Irish Lions tour, and the new Rainbow Cup, going ahead… or not?
2/17/202159 minutes, 7 seconds
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S4 E31: Devin Ibanez on coming out

Devin Ibanez plays in Major League Rugby in the USA and recently came out as gay, one of few men in the sport to do so. He speaks to Lauren Jenkins about his story and his hopes to make rugby a more inclusive sport.
2/17/202126 minutes, 19 seconds
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S4 E30: Bryn Cartwright's Big Scottish Preview

Gareth, Nicky and Lauren analyse the Ireland win, look ahead to Saturday with BBC Scotland's Tom English and chat to WillGriff John.
2/10/202152 minutes, 51 seconds
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S4 E29: Josh Adams suspended for Covid rules breach

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins discuss Josh Adams' suspension for two Six Nations matches after breaching Covid rules and look ahead to Wales' game against Ireland with Nicky Robinson and Murray Kinsella.
2/3/202147 minutes, 3 seconds
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S4 E28: Scrum V vs Rugby Union Weekly

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson are joined by Rugby Union Weekly's Chris Jones and Ugo Monye to preview this year's Six Nations and pick a combined Wales and England XV.
1/31/202138 minutes, 43 seconds
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S4 E27: Welcome Webby!

Rhys Webb talks about his omission from Wales’ 6 Nations squad, and we catch up with current Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde.
1/27/202137 minutes, 7 seconds
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S4 E26: Lydiate’s recall – we’re claiming it!

Dan’s back in the Wales squad, Tomas Francis on why he’s joining the Ospreys and we introduce the cliché counter.
1/20/202131 minutes, 42 seconds
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S4 E25: R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins talk about respect and dissent on the pitch, discuss the potential postponement of the Six Nations with Illtud Dafydd and speak to Mark Jones about his move to Worcester as senior assistant coach.
1/13/202139 minutes, 15 seconds
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S4 E24: Two Lions and a world champion

We're back fitter, faster and stronger in 2021 with Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Lauren Jenkins discussing the latest goings on in Welsh rugby including John Mulvihill's situation at the Cardiff Blues. Jamie Roberts and Dan Lydiate join the podcast to discuss the 2021 Lions tour and we hear from PDC world champion Gerwyn Price.
1/6/202137 minutes, 26 seconds
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S4 E23: The Iceman cometh

Gareth and Nicky are joined by world number three darts player Gerwyn 'The Iceman' Price to discuss his rugby career and his hopes for this year's PDC World Championships.
12/26/202033 minutes
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S4 E22: The Big, Fat Christmas Awards

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Lauren Jenkins try to highlight the positives from a tough year in the podcast's 2020 awards.
12/22/202034 minutes, 10 seconds
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S4 E21: Concussion - Rugby could be 'gradually removed from mainstream culture'

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to former Dragons wing Adam Hughes about suing rugby's governing bodies for negligence and Dr Bennet Omalu, the forensic pathologist who discovered the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and rocked American football with his research into the brain injuries sustained by players in the National Football League (NFL).
12/18/202050 minutes, 39 seconds
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S4 E20: The Italian Stallion

Gareth and Nicky talk retirement, concussion, the Principality stadium, and Champions Cup action with Italian rugby legend, Sergio Parisse ahead of Scarlets v Toulon.
12/16/202031 minutes, 13 seconds
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S4 E19: Tackling Concussions and the Champions Cup

Dean Ryan opens up on his experiences with concussions as a player and a coach, as well as previewing the Dragons’ return to the Champions Cup for the first time in a decade.
12/10/202027 minutes, 18 seconds
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S4 E18: Vivaldi, Varney and playing with verve

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Dan Lydiate look at the key selection decisions Pivac has made ahead of Saturday and chat to Italy's Welsh-born scrum-half Stephen Varney.
12/3/202031 minutes, 12 seconds
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S4 E16: Cheesy Georgian Bread

Nicky makes a bold statement, Dan backs Pivac's big call, Kevin Morgan talks Georgian diets and Gareth shows us his needy side.
11/18/202029 minutes, 38 seconds
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S4 E15: Barca’s Jordi Cruyff...er Murphy

Hayward’s gone, Lydiate’s locked in his car & Jordi Murphy’s here to preview Ireland.
11/12/202026 minutes, 37 seconds
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S4 E14: Prop Comic

A self-confessed joker, Wales & Scarlets prop Rob Evans tells Gareth Rhys Owen, how recent setbacks have made him grow up and focus on the pitch.
11/6/202029 minutes, 22 seconds
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S4 E13: ...when you're chucked out of the Wales whatsapp group.

Dan Lydiate on being chucked out of the Wales whatsapp group, and Rhys Patchell lifts the lid on who's in charge of music, laundry and all the other players committees!
10/28/202015 minutes, 22 seconds
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S4 E12: Announce Lydiate...and the Wales team!

Dan Lydiate has joined the team, and talks swerving press conferences, Gethin Jenkins the coach & the latest Wales team to play France.
10/23/202029 minutes, 36 seconds
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S4 E11: Shaun Edwards - "Écouter means listen in French"

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to France assistant coach Shaun Edwards about the joyless experience of beating Wales, clear messaging and exactly how many trophies he's won.
10/18/202028 minutes, 42 seconds
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S4 E10: 'Most tight-heads are weirdos'

Ahead of Exeter's Champions Cup final against Racing 92, Gareth Rhys Owen talks to Wales prop Tomas Francis about his obsession with scrummaging and Lego and the time he asked Adam Jones for an autograph.
10/16/202029 minutes, 42 seconds
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S4 E9: Seven new faces make the latest Wales squad.

Wayne Pivac has named his squad for Wales' matches this autumn. Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Gareth Griffiths mull over the seven new faces who have made the cut.
10/6/202030 minutes, 33 seconds
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S4 E8: 'I'm Welsh...I promise!'

Nick Tompkins on Welsh qualification, surviving meningitis & the search for a hobby.
10/5/202021 minutes, 4 seconds
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S4 E7: The Red Hot Chilli preview...

Turnbull on the Pro14, Tompkins on the next big thing & Myler’s key role at the Ospreys.
10/1/202039 minutes, 56 seconds
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S4 E6: Guns N’Roses & the incredible Fox

Scarlets head coach Glenn Delaney’s admiration for the Fox, Mu’anga and Guns N’Roses.
9/24/202025 minutes, 23 seconds
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S4 E5: Ioan Lloyd and the worst cover EVER!

Gareth and Nicky catch up with Wales' next big thing...Bristol youngster Ioan Lloyd.
9/18/202028 minutes, 9 seconds
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S4 E4:Sam Davies’ one BIG regret

A candid Sam Davies on Misdemeanours, exile and becoming a leader at the Dragons. We also catch up with Dwayne Peel, before Ulster take on Leinster in the Pro14 final.
9/11/202030 minutes, 29 seconds
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S4 E3: Cwtches, Concussions Camaraderie

Nick Williams reflects on an emotional career and his new life as a body guard.
9/3/202033 minutes, 9 seconds
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S4 E2: Campervanning with the Sheriff & rugby's return

Ken Owens reflects on 250 games for the Scarlets and trips in his new campervan. Join Gareth and Nicky as they look back on a weekend of tries, red cards and mullets.
8/27/202045 minutes, 9 seconds
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S4 E1: Gareth and Nicky are back...well almost

Swapping crowds for empty stadiums, playbooks for pay cuts and rugby boots for a shirt and tie.
8/20/202041 minutes, 8 seconds
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S3 E64: Rugby's trailblazing women

Catrin Heledd is joined by WRU Operations Director Julie Paterson, World Rugby board member Angela Ruggiero and Chair of the WRU’s Professional Rugby Board Amanda Blanc.
8/13/202028 minutes, 28 seconds
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S3 E63: Wales' whizzkid Louis Rees Zammit

Trolling England football legend Paul Scholes & being the fastest with club and country. The Scrum V podcast finally meets Wales' latest wing prodigy Louis Rees-Zammit.
7/24/202022 minutes, 2 seconds
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S3 E62: Rhys Carre's rollercoaster year

Wales prop Rhys Carre joins Gareth Rhys Owen to discuss his return to Cardiff Blues and his season at Saracens
7/16/202018 minutes, 42 seconds
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S3 E61: Sacrificing the chance to play for Wales

Why would anyone choose not to play for their country? Owen Williams explains his decision to move to Japan. Williams is joining Japanese Top League side Red Hurricanes.
7/9/202030 minutes, 57 seconds
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S3 E60: King Kenny, Prince Nicky and player contracts

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and reporter Gareth Griffiths discuss the thorny issue of player salaries and contracts.
7/2/202033 minutes, 17 seconds
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S3 E59: Tommy Bowe on Ospreys memories and the global calendar

Former Ireland wing Tommy Bowe reveals who was his hardest teammate at the Ospreys, what Paul O'Connell would say to fire up the squad for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions, and shares his views on the potential changes to rugby's global calendar with Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson.
6/25/202037 minutes, 25 seconds
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S3 E58: Rugby is back!

Light at the end of the tunnel...a medical expert, a CEO and our own Nicky Robinson discuss the prospects of rugby’s return
6/18/202027 minutes, 49 seconds
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S3 E57: When Ma'a Nonu borrowed Jonah Lomu's car and scratched it...

New Zealand legend Ma'a Nonu speaks exclusively to the Scrum V podcast about the time he borrowed Jonah Lomu's car and the small matter of winning the Rugby World Cup....twice.
6/12/202049 minutes, 12 seconds
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S3 E56: Ashton Hewitt and Nathan Brew on racism

Following the death of George Floyd in America, former Wales international Nathan Brew and current Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt address the issue of racism with Gareth Rhys Owen.
6/5/202034 minutes, 15 seconds
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S3 E 55: Richard Hibbard...aka Huwbert Richards!

Wales and Lions hooker Richard Hibbard discusses his alias, nonsense laws and the time he played rugby league for St Helens.
6/4/202028 minutes, 43 seconds
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S3 E54: Pat Lam on playbooks & Wales' next fly-half superstar

Playbooks, accountability and Wales’ next fly-half superstar. Bristol's Director of Rugby, Pat Lam takes us through his coaching philosophy.
5/28/202033 minutes, 42 seconds
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S3 E53: Sayonara Hadleigh Parkes

Family first, rugby second - Hadleigh Parkes tells us why he’s moving to Japan. The centre explains his decision to sacrifice his Wales career by leaving the Scarlets.
5/24/202023 minutes, 7 seconds
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S3 E52: Alex Cuthbert....let's talk about mental health, trolls...and tries!

Wales and Lions wing Alex Cuthbert speaks candidly about the effect social media trolls had on his mental health, and we hear from Ospreys lock and mental health advocate, Lloyd Ashley. Hear more exclusive interviews from the likes of Justin Marshall, Billy Vunipola and Rhys Webb only on the Scrum V podcasts, available to download and listen on BBC Sounds.
5/22/202043 minutes, 58 seconds
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S3 E51: Justin Marshall on being a Kiwi in Wales and winding up youngsters

Former All Blacks scrum-half Justin Marshall joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson
5/17/202057 minutes, 1 second
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S3 E50: Mark Jones on life at the Crusaders

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales wing Mark Jones who talks about life in New Zealand and how he’s getting on at the Crusaders.
5/12/202018 minutes, 16 seconds
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S3 E49: Bobby Stridgeon on Ice cream & training hard.

WRU strength and conditioning coach Bobby Stridgeon reveals how Wales' best trainer needs ice cream to reward the squad, and why a Greggs pasty on a match-day is a superstition he won't go without. For more exclusive interviews with the likes of Jamie Roberts, Dan Biggar Billy Vunipola and Rhys Webb, download and listen on BBC Sound
5/7/202027 minutes, 4 seconds
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S3 E48: Rhys Webb on life after Toulon and volunteering during lockdown

Rhys Webb speaks exclusively to the Scrum V podcast about how it all ended with Toulon, before joining Bath on a short term deal. Webb will be an Ospreys player again come July, but has been spending his time in lockdown making PPE equipment, and home schooling his three sons. For more exclusive interviews with the likes of Jamie Roberts, Dan Biggar & Billy Vunipola download and listen on BBC Sounds.
4/30/202029 minutes, 30 seconds
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S3 E47: Jamie Roberts...100 caps, losing a bet and what's next.

Jamie Roberts talks about accepting he might not play for Wales again, and losing money to former Wales and Lions teammate Martyn Williams.
4/26/202029 minutes, 12 seconds
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S3 E46: Billy Vunipola is Welsh...well, sort of.

England's Billy Vunipola lifts the lid on growing up in Wales, wearing the red shirt as a schoolboy...and why big brother Mako still has a Welsh accent. Speaking exclusively to the Scrum V podcast, Billy tells Nicky and Gareth, what Wales new boy Nick Tompkins is really like, and what away trips he's looking forward to with Saracens playing in the RFU Championship next season.
4/23/202035 minutes, 27 seconds
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S3 E45: Dan Biggar...on Dan Biggar

Dan Biggar tells Gareth & Nicky that he's eyeing up Neil Jenkins' job with Wales once he's done playing, and how being in lockdown means spending more time with his young family.
4/19/202029 minutes, 48 seconds
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S3 E44: How are the players? WRPA Chief Executive Barry Cawte.

WRPA Chief Executive Barry Cawte speaks to Gareth about the future of the game in Wales following the COVID-19 pandemic. Cawte discusses, contracts, welfare and if when he thinks we'll see rugby played again.
4/16/202016 minutes, 36 seconds
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S3 E43: Scott Quinnell...lockdown and bad broadband.

Scott Quinnell dispels the Martin Johnson myth on the Lions tour '97...and how gardening during the lockdown is taking its toll, with Gareth and Nicky.
4/14/202025 minutes, 26 seconds
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S3 E42: Ed Jackson on his road to recovery

3 years after suffering a career ending neck injury, former Dragons 8 Ed Jackson talks to Gareth Rhys Owen on his recovery.
4/9/202028 minutes, 9 seconds
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S3 E41: Lockdown in Dubai with Mike Phillips

Gareth Rhys Owen & Nicky Robinson are joined by ex Wales & Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips from his apartment in Dubai, where like us all he's in lockdown. In this episode he talks about his high profile move from the Blues to the Ospreys, winning titles in France and who he thinks will be the Lions 9 in South Africa next summer.
4/1/202029 minutes, 52 seconds
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S3 E40: Staying healthy with Robin Sowden-Taylor

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson are joined by Cardiff Blues' head of strength and conditioning coach, Robin Sowden-Taylor
3/27/202030 minutes, 45 seconds
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S3 E39: Coronavirus and Scarlets’ offer to the NHS

Gareth Rhys Owen talks to Scarlets' general manager Jon Daniels about their offer to the NHS and also chats to BBC Sport’s Tom Fordyce.
3/25/202028 minutes, 13 seconds
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S3 E38: Scarlets' Brad Mooar on the coronavirus

Gareth Rhys Owen chats to Scarlets head coach Brad Mooar about the impact of coronavirus on rugby
3/20/202020 minutes, 48 seconds
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S3 E37: Wales v Scotland to go ahead as planned

Gareth Rhys Owen talks to Wales forward Ross Moriarty ahead of Wales v Scotland
3/12/202020 minutes, 10 seconds
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S3 E36: W6N - The Overview

With the final match against Scotland postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Catrin Heledd and Philippa Tuttiett reflect on the Wales women's Six Nations campaign 2020.
3/12/202022 minutes, 10 seconds
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S3 E35: Wales edged out by England

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Tom Fordyce dissect Wales' 33-30 loss to England.
3/7/202019 minutes
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S3 E34: Liam Williams and Josh Navidi return for Twickenham

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Ugo Monye, Chris Jones, Gareth Charles, Hadleigh Parkes, Jake Ball and Josh Navidi ahead of England v Wales.
3/5/202051 minutes, 2 seconds
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S3 E33: W6N – Getting to know Rookie Rugby

Catrin Heledd is joined by former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett to talk Rookie Rugby with the WRU General Manager of Women and Girls rugby Charlotte Wathan, and Wales internationals, Shona Powell-Hughes and Kelsey Jones.
3/4/202031 minutes, 57 seconds
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S3 E32: Wales' fly-half options dissected

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson dissect Wales' current options at fly-half
3/3/202043 minutes, 2 seconds
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S3 E31: Scott Baldwin on gambling addiction

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to Wales and Harlequins hooker Scott Baldwin about his struggles with gambling addiction. If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline to seek further information and support.
2/27/202059 minutes, 23 seconds
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S3 E30: W6N – France outclass Wales at the Arms Park

Catrin Heledd is joined by former Wales international Dyddgu Hywel to reflect on Wales’ 50-0 loss to France at the Arms Park.
2/24/202014 minutes, 53 seconds
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S3 E29: France overcome Wales in Cardiff thriller

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson react to Wales’ 23-27 defeat to France in Cardiff.
2/22/202016 minutes, 43 seconds
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S3 E28: Hadleigh Parkes and the try that never was!

Gareth Rhys Owen and Gareth Charles react to the Wales team to face France, and catch up with centre Hadleigh Parkes.
2/20/202025 minutes, 36 seconds
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S3 E27: W6N - Wales v France preview

Catrin Heledd is joined by former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett and current players Cerys Hale and Gwellian Pyrs to discuss the challenge of facing France this weekend
2/19/202023 minutes, 55 seconds
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S3 E26: Who will start against France?

Gareth Rhys Owen and Sean Holley look ahead to France and talk Ospreys
2/18/202022 minutes, 15 seconds
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S3 E25: Thierry Dusautoir on Wales v France

The 2011 World Rugby Player of the Year Thierry Dusautoir previews Wales against France and kicking coach Neil Jenkins provides a fitness update from the Wales camp.
2/13/202013 minutes, 42 seconds
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S3 E24: W6N - Wales, Ireland and Storm Ciara

Catrin Heledd is joined by former Wales international Dyddgu Hywel to reflect on Wales' defeat to Ireland in Donnybrook, where Storm Ciara proved a challenge for both teams.
2/10/202018 minutes, 20 seconds
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S3 E23: Wales humbled in Dublin

Gareth Rhys Owen and Andrew Coombs react to Wales' 24-14 defeat to Ireland in Dublin.
2/8/202015 minutes, 58 seconds
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S3 E22: Nick Tompkins starts against Ireland

Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales lock Andrew Coombs react to the Wales squad to face Ireland and speak to Wales prop Wyn Jones about playing for Llandovery RFC and who were his front row idols as a youngster.
2/6/202035 minutes, 28 seconds
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S3 E21: W6N - Wales v Ireland preview

Catrin Heledd is joined by former Wales international Dyddgu Hywel, as well as current players centre Hannah Jones and lock Gwen Crabb.
2/5/202020 minutes, 21 seconds
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S3 E20: Wayne's winning way as Wales beat Italy

Gareth & former Wales International Andrew Coombes reflect on Wales' Six Nations win against Italy and play selectors ahead of the visit to Dublin to face Ireland.
2/1/202014 minutes, 18 seconds
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S3 E19: Wayne Pivac's first Six Nations XV

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Cennydd Davies dissect Wayne Pivac's XV to play Italy
1/30/202019 minutes, 42 seconds
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S3 E18: W6N - Wales v Italy preview

Catrin Heledd is joined by Wales Women’s coach Geraint Lewis to chat through the team to face Italy, as well as flanker Beth Lewis and fly-half Robyn Wilkins.
1/29/202027 minutes, 13 seconds
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S3 E17: Josh Adams on rooming with Rees-Zammit

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to Wales wing Josh Adams about scoring the most Rugby World Cup tries, coaching Yr Hendy a week before the Six Nations and rooming with Louis Rees-Zammit.
1/28/202020 minutes, 9 seconds
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S3 E16: W6N – Inside the Wales Women's camp

Catrin Heledd and former international Philippa Tuttiett are joined by Wales Women’s coach Chris Horsman and captain Siwan Lillicrap to get a closer look at the camp ahead of their Six Nations campaign.
1/24/202034 minutes, 5 seconds
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S3 E15: The Six Nations launch

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson are joined by a variety of guests including Alun Wyn Jones and Wayne Pivac, as they travel to London for the Six Nations launch.
1/22/202049 minutes, 54 seconds
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S3 E14: The Willis Halaholo story

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson sit down with Cardiff Blues centre Willis Halaholo to discuss growing up in New Zealand, winning a Super Rugby title with the Hurricanes and his ambition to represent Wales.
1/20/202057 minutes, 4 seconds
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S3 E13: Wales Six Nations squad announcement

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to Wayne Pivac, Eddie Butler and the BBC's rugby correspondent Chris Jones as he gives a behind-the-scenes look at Wales' Six Nations squad announcement.
1/15/202018 minutes, 3 seconds
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S3 E12: Mark Jones joins Crusaders coaching team

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to former Wales wing Mark Jones about moving his family to New Zealand to join the Crusaders' coaching team.
1/13/202012 minutes, 1 second
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S3 E11: Should Wales pick Louis Rees-Zammit?

Gareth and Nicky discuss Louis Rees-Zammit, Rhys Webb and Liam Williams in this episode.
1/9/202045 minutes, 29 seconds
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S3 E10: Scrum V Review of 2019

Gareth Rhys Owen and Sean Holley look back on all the rugby in 2019
12/29/201928 minutes, 13 seconds
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S3 E9: The Scarlets Christmas Party

Gareth heads to the Scarlets Christmas Party to chat to some of the players ahead of the derbies
12/19/201928 minutes, 40 seconds
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S3 E8: Rob Howley banned for betting

Gareth Rhys Owen and Gareth Griffiths react to Rob Howley's ban for breaching betting rules and discuss whether Brad Mooar will leave the Scarlets to join the All Blacks.
12/16/201918 minutes, 43 seconds
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S3 E7: Red cards, 'sexy rugby' and calling in sick

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson look back on the weekend's rugby and Nicky explains how rugby players call in sick
12/10/201934 minutes, 36 seconds
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S3 E6: Sean Holley on Mike Ruddock at the Ospreys

Gareth Rhys Owen talks to former Ospreys coach Sean Holley about Mike Ruddock’s short-term appointment to the Ospreys. We also hear from Ruddock who talks about what exactly his role entails.
12/4/201943 minutes, 43 seconds
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S3 E5: What is happening at the Ospreys?

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Gareth Griffiths discuss Allen Clarke's departure from the Ospreys and speak to coaches and players from the other regions at the PRO14 launch day at the Cardiff City Stadium.
11/28/201944 minutes, 7 seconds
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S3 E4: Warren Gatland Special

In a special edition of the Pod, Warren Gatland joins Gareth for an extended interview.
11/19/201917 minutes, 46 seconds
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RWC Daily 46: South Africa win the World Cup

Gareth, Nicky and Tom Fordyce review South Africa's victory over England in the final.
11/2/201915 minutes, 52 seconds
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RWC Daily 45: All Blacks triumph in Gatland's goodbye

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson look back on Wales' 40-17 loss to New Zealand.
11/1/201915 minutes, 23 seconds
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RWC Daily 44: 'Gatland is a god'

Gareth is in Shibuya on Halloween and hears from Wales' kicking coach Neil Jenkins.
10/31/20199 minutes, 22 seconds
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RWC Daily 43: Gatland's last team selection

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson discuss Warren Gatland’s team selection for Wales’ Rugby World Cup Bronze Match against New Zealand.
10/30/201913 minutes, 48 seconds
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RWC Daily 42: The art of kicking

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and 2003 World Cup winner Paul Grayson discuss the art of kicking and how important it can be, especially in the latter stages of a World Cup.
10/29/201916 minutes, 20 seconds
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RWC Daily 41: Adrian Hadley on Wales' tactics

Gareth and former Wales wing Adrian Hadley discuss Wales' tactics against South Africa.
10/28/20196 minutes, 55 seconds
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RWC Daily 40: The dream is over

Gareth and Nicky reflect on Wales' 19-16 semi-final loss at the hands of South Africa.
10/27/201915 minutes, 18 seconds
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RWC Daily 39: A neutral's view on England's victory

Gareth and Rugby World's Alan Dymock review England's 19-7 victory over the All Blacks.
10/26/201912 minutes, 42 seconds
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RWC Daily 38: Wales make three changes for the Boks

Gareth and Nicky discuss Wales' team selection for the semi-final against South Africa.
10/25/20199 minutes, 46 seconds
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RWC Daily 37: Cheslin Kolbe out of Wales game

Gareth and Nicky discuss the South Africa, England and New Zealand semi-final team news.
10/24/201918 minutes, 42 seconds
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RWC Daily 36: Spying on training

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson discuss what you could learn from spying on training.
10/23/201915 minutes, 26 seconds
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RWC Daily 35: Owen Lane is on the plane

Gareth Rhys Owen and Dafydd Pritchard discuss Owen Lane's call up to the World Cup squad.
10/22/201916 minutes, 25 seconds
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RWC Daily 34: Josh Navidi out of the World Cup

Gareth and Nicky reflect on Wales v France and Josh Navidi being out of the World Cup.
10/21/201910 minutes, 19 seconds
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RWC Daily 33: Wales beat 14-man France in Oita

Gareth and Nicky look back on Wales' win in Oita and look ahead to the semi-final v South Africa
10/20/201919 minutes, 14 seconds
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RWC Daily 32: Dominant All Blacks and England advance

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson reflect on impressive wins for England and New Zealand as they secure their place in the Rugby World Cup semi final.
10/19/201920 minutes, 23 seconds
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RWC Daily 31: The quarter-finals await

Gareth and Nicky discuss Warren Gatland’s team selection for France and preview the quarter-final matches.
10/18/201922 minutes, 35 seconds
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RWC Daily 30: Eddie drops Ford

Gareth and Nicky discuss England and Ireland's team selections for the quarter-final - including, Eddie Jones' decision to drop George Ford from their starting 15.
10/17/201917 minutes, 25 seconds
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RWC Daily 29: Dan Biggar is raring to go

In a launderette, Gareth and Nicky talk Dan Biggar and possible rifts in the French camp.
10/16/201915 minutes, 9 seconds
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RWC Daily 28: Update from the camp & preparing for France

Gareth and Nicky look ahead to France and we hear from Gareth Davies and Stephen Jones
10/15/201915 minutes, 51 seconds
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RWC Daily 27: England with Tom Fordyce

Gareth and Nicky are joined by Tom Fordyce to discuss England's World Cup chances.
10/14/201921 minutes, 52 seconds
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RWC Daily 26: Wales and Japan go through unbeaten

Gareth and Nicky discuss Wales and Japan's victories as they top their respective pools.
10/13/201912 minutes, 50 seconds
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RWC Daily 25: Typhoon Hagibis hits

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson speak to Rory Lawson as Typhoon Hagibis hits Tokyo.
10/12/201912 minutes, 53 seconds
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RWC Daily 24: Shane and Nugget

Gareth and Nicky discuss the team to face Uruguay and chat to Martyn and Shane Williams.
10/11/201924 minutes, 25 seconds
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RWC Daily 23: Cancelled matches and injuries

Gareth and Dafydd Pritchard discuss Typhoon Hagibis and Wales’ injuries.
10/10/201917 minutes, 6 seconds
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RWC Daily 22: Wales survive Fiji scare

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson review Wales' enthralling 29-17 victory over Fiji.
10/9/201912 minutes, 28 seconds
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RWC Daily 21: Unpredictable Fiji

Gareth and Nicky preview Wales v Fiji and ask how unpredictable the Fijians could be.
10/8/201915 minutes, 50 seconds
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RWC Daily 20: The Fox and the Cub

Gareth and Nicky discuss Jonathan and James Davies and Nicky recalls playing with his own brother for Wales.
10/7/201916 minutes, 48 seconds
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RWC Daily 19: Mike Tindall on Wales

Nicky Robinson speaks to 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Mike Tindall about Wales' chances.
10/6/201912 minutes, 6 seconds
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RWC Daily 18: Japan win and Nicky returns

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson discuss Japan's bonus-point victory over Samoa.
10/5/201910 minutes, 33 seconds
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RWC Daily 17: Hear from Sarah Mockford and Shaun Edwards

Gareth is joined by the editor of Rugby World magazine, Sarah Mockford and we also hear the latest from Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards
10/4/201910 minutes, 27 seconds
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RWC Daily 16: Are Fiji a threat to Wales?

Gareth and Dafydd discuss Ireland's win over Russia and ask are Fiji a threat to Wales?
10/3/201911 minutes, 7 seconds
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RWC Daily 15: Are France any good?

Gareth and Dafydd look at All Blacks' win over Canada and ask are France any good?
10/2/201912 minutes, 42 seconds
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RWC Daily 14: The tournament so far

Gareth Rhys Owen and Dafydd Pritchard pick their favourite players and moments from the World Cup so far.
10/1/201919 minutes, 46 seconds
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RWC Daily 13: Arriving in Otsu

Gareth and Dafydd Pritchard arrive in Otsu, Wales' base before the match against Fiji.
9/30/201912 minutes, 45 seconds
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RWC Daily 12: Wales beat Wallabies in Tokyo thriller

Gareth and Nicky reflect on a breathless victory for Wales over Australia.
9/29/201915 minutes, 1 second
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RWC Daily 11: Japan shock the world again

Gareth and Nicky discuss Japan's victory over Ireland and preview Australia v Wales.
9/28/201917 minutes, 25 seconds
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RWC Daily 10: Wales unchanged for Australia

Gareth Rhys Owen hears from Warren Gatland and Michael Cheika on team announcement day.
9/27/20198 minutes, 39 seconds
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RWC Daily 9: Reece Hodge to miss Wales game

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson speak to Australian journalist Iain Payten about Reece Hodge missing the game against Wales and who the Aussies fear in the Wales squad.
9/26/201913 minutes, 41 seconds
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RWC Daily 8: A Kiwi's view on Australia v Wales

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to journalist and broadcaster James McOnie about how Warren Gatland is seen in New Zealand, the All Blacks' chances of winning and Australia v Wales.
9/25/201910 minutes, 43 seconds
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RWC Daily 7: Bullet train blues

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson discuss the attacking moves Wales used to beat Georgia and Cory Hill's departure from the squad.
9/24/201912 minutes, 59 seconds
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RWC Daily 6: Wales hit Georgia for six

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson look back on Wales' victory over Georgia and discuss the second row crisis as they hear news that Cory Hill is possibly out of the tournament.
9/23/201917 minutes, 21 seconds
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RWC Daily 5: The night before

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Dafydd Pritchard preview Wales v Georgia after watch the Captain's run.
9/22/201919 minutes, 49 seconds
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RWC Daily 4: Gatland names his team for Georgia

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson discuss the team Warren Gatland has named for the game against Georgia and react to Australia's victory over Fiji.
9/21/201924 minutes, 41 seconds
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RWC Daily 3: A hat trick for the hosts

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson review the opening World Cup game between Japan and Russia from the tunnel under the Tokyo Stadium.
9/20/201911 minutes, 12 seconds
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RWC Daily 2: It's World Cup Eve!

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson preview the Rugby World Cup on the eve of the opening game and predict who will overachieve and who will underachieve in this tournament.
9/19/201925 minutes, 13 seconds
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Rugby World Cup Daily 1: Rob Howley sent home

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson discuss Rob Howley's departure from the Wales World Cup camp.
9/18/201918 minutes, 13 seconds
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S3 E3: Sam Warburton's guide to RWC captaincy

Former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton speaks to Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson about leading a country at the Rugby World Cup.
9/17/20191 hour, 21 seconds
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S3 E2: Rhys Patchell and packing for Japan

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson look back at Wales' final World Cup warm up match, pick their team for Wales v Georgia and get former Lions captain Sam Warburton's views on Rhys Patchell's concussion.
9/10/201926 minutes, 17 seconds
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S3 E1: Wales Rugby World Cup Squad

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson are joined by Alun Wyn Jones, Leigh Halfpenny, Rhys Carre, Josh Navidi and more after Wales' World Cup squad was announced.
9/2/201945 minutes, 26 seconds
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S2 E47: End of season

Steff, Martyn and Gareth Rhys Owen round up the end of the rugby season in this podcast.
6/4/20191 hour, 7 minutes, 56 seconds
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S2 E46: A Welsh Warrior

Steff Garrero and Philippa Tuttiett speak to Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys ahead of the Pro14 final on Saturday.
5/23/201953 minutes, 48 seconds
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S2 E45: Dagging with Hadleigh Parkes

Steff Garrero and Martyn Williams reflect on the weekend's rugby and look ahead to Ospreys v Scarlets in the Pro14 Champions Cup playoff match with Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes.
5/15/201956 minutes, 37 seconds
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S2 E44: Howley's future and Play-off palaver

Steff Garrero and Martyn Williams discuss the Pro14 Champions Cup play-off situation, Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley on this week's podcast.
5/8/201958 minutes, 9 seconds
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S2 E43: That penalty shootout 10 years on

Steff Garrero and Martyn Williams discuss the penalty shootout between Cardiff Blues and Leicester Tigers on the 10th anniversary of the 2009 Heineken Cup semi-final.
5/3/201918 minutes
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S2 E42: Part Two - A trip to Saracens

Steff Garrero and Martyn Williams travel to Saracens to speak to Grand Slam winning full-back Liam Williams and World Cup winner Schalk Burger.
5/2/201937 minutes, 10 seconds
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S2 E42: Part One - Gatland's squad and Judgement Day

Steff Garrero and Martyn Williams discuss the training squad Warren Gatland has named for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and look back on an eventful Judgement Day at the Principality Stadium.
5/1/201929 minutes, 6 seconds
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S2 E41: Judgement Day preview

Gareth Rhys Owen talks to players and coaches from each of the four Welsh regions ahead of Judgement Day at the Principality Stadium this weekend.
4/24/201940 minutes, 1 second
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S2 E40: That Gareth Anscombe announcement and Israel Folau

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson, standing in for Steff Garrero and Martyn Williams, discuss Gareth Anscombe signing for the Ospreys, Israel Folau, and Shaun Edwards on this week's podcast.
4/18/201936 minutes, 17 seconds
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S2 E39: What does Rhys Webb make of the Rhys Webb situation?

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero speak to Toulon, Wales and Lions scrum-half Rhys Webb.
4/9/20191 hour, 5 minutes, 33 seconds
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S2 E38: Should Anscombe stay or go? What's Henson's legacy? Who'll make the Pro14 play-offs?

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero look at whether Gareth Anscombe should stay in Wales or move to the Gallagher Premiership.
4/3/201953 minutes, 45 seconds
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S2 E37: Why aren't the Welsh teams still in Europe? Halaholo & McNicholl for Wales and Pro14 excitement.

Martyn Williams & Steff Garrero look at a European weekend with no Welsh regions involved. They also talk about Willis Halaholo and Johnny McNicholl qualifying to play for Wales at the end of 2019 and the Pro14 starts to hot up!
3/26/201954 minutes, 50 seconds
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S2 E36: Women’s Six Nations Review

Philippa Tuttiett is joined by players-turned-pundits Dyddgu Hywel and Caryl James, and producer Troy Luen fills in for Seren Jones, as we review the Women’s Six Nations.
3/21/20191 hour, 26 minutes, 34 seconds
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S2 E35: Post Grand Slam with Jonathan Davies

Martyn and Steff are joined by Grand Slam winner Jonathan Davies to look back on the win against Ireland, to reflect on the celebrations and to talk horse racing.
3/20/201951 minutes, 25 seconds
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S2 E34: A Try-Scorer Special

Wales' try-scorers against Scotland, Bethan Lewis and Siwan Lillicrap, join Seren and Philippa this week, and Claire Molloy, try-scorer for Ireland, joins us over the phone.
3/15/20191 hour, 7 minutes, 46 seconds
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S2 E33: Grand Slams and High Five Failures

Steff and Nick Robinson are joined for a coffee by Gareth Anscombe and Hadleigh Parkes. While Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley gatecrash a chat about bad high-fives.
3/12/201958 minutes, 5 seconds
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S2 E32: Clare Balding, Elinor Snowsill, and Deborah McCormack (Oh My!)

A star-studded episode sees Seren and Philippa joined by Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill, and Philippa interviews Clare Balding and Scottish second row Deborah McCormack.
3/7/201958 minutes, 51 seconds
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S2 E31: Resetting Project Reset

Sean Holley and BBC Sport Online's Gareth Griffiths join Steff to talk regional mergers
3/5/201945 minutes
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JPR @ 70 – A Life In Rugby

There are few sportsmen or women who are known by their initials alone. JPR Williams is one of them. A singular presence in rugby, there has never been, nor will ever be, another like him. With his mutton chops, flowing locks and rolled-down socks he was instantly recognisable. An icon not just of Welsh rugby but of global sport. JPR is one of a select group of 6 Welshmen who won 3 Grand Slams in an international career that spanned three decades. He won 55 caps for Wales in an era when they reigned supreme – he took to the field 11 times against England and 11 times, he emerged victorious. JPR also toured twice with the British Lions – In 1971 in New Zealand with the series 2-1 in the Lions favour, he dropped a goal from 45 metres that led to a drawn game and meant they still remain the only Lions side to win a test series against the All Blacks. In 1974 he was a key member of the “Invincibles” who won 21 of their 22 matches, drawing the final test with South Africa. As he enters his eight decade, Ross Harries celebrates John Peter Rhys Williams’ life in rugby in the company of some of those who know him best – John Taylor, his teammate at London Welsh, Wales and the Lions and also best man at his wedding. Wales and Lions legends Phil Bennett and Steve Fenwick. Former England captain and 71 Lions teammate Bob Hiller and Wales centurion and Grand Slam winning captain Gareth Thomas – another Bridgend old boy. It’s universally accepted that he was one of a kind – unique and singular presence on the rugby field. He was fearless, he was peerless, but was he the greatest?
3/1/201927 minutes, 29 seconds
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S2 E30: Wales beat England, Project Reset and Pro14

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson sit in for Steff and Martyn to look back on Wales' brilliant win over England and much more!
2/28/201936 minutes, 13 seconds
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S2 E29: Italy, England, and lemons are the worst...

Wales captain Carys Phillips and scrum half Keira Bevan join Seren Jones and Philippa Tuttiett to talk about England, desert islands, and Keira's dislike of lemons
2/22/201948 minutes, 59 seconds
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S2 E28: Six Nations Wales v England preview with Adam Beard

Steff and Martyn chat to Wales lock Adam Beard ahead of Wales v England
2/19/201955 minutes, 51 seconds
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S2 E27: Six Nations round 2 review

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero look back on round two of the Six Nations
2/14/201948 minutes, 13 seconds
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S2 E26: Reflecting on defeat to France

Wales prop Amy Evans joins Seren Jones and Philippa Tuttiet to discuss Wales’ opening game against France, and to look ahead to the rest of the Women’s Six Nations
2/6/201948 minutes, 4 seconds
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S2 E25: In Nice with Justin Tipuric & Paul ‘Bobby’ Stridgeon

Wales flanker Justin Tipuric and National Physical Performance Manager Paul Stridgeon join Martyn and Steff at the Wales training camp in Nice.
2/5/201949 minutes, 18 seconds
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S2 E24: In Nice with George North

George North joins Martyn Williams and Steffan Garrero at the Wales team training camp in Nice
2/4/201945 minutes, 43 seconds
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S2 E23: Wales v France preview

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero look at the Wales team to play France and look ahead to the first weekend's fixtures in the Six Nations Championship.
1/30/201942 minutes, 51 seconds
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S2 E22: Women's Six Nations preview

Presenter Seren Jones is joined by former Wales winger Philippa Tuttiett to look ahead to the Women's Six Nations and talk about her amazing career on and off the pitch
1/30/20191 hour, 55 seconds
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S2 E21: Josh Navidi on Wales v France and wrestling his Dad

Josh joins Martyn and Steff to chat about the build up to the Six Nations Championship; playing at 6, 7 or 8 and Wrestling with his father...
1/28/201919 minutes, 16 seconds
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S2 E20: Six Nations preview, Scrum-Half debate and European recap

Steff and Martyn look ahead to the Six Nations and debate who should start at 9 for Wales
1/24/201949 minutes, 31 seconds
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S2 E19: 2019 Six Nations Squad Announcement

Steff and Martyn look at Wales' squad for the 2019 Six Nations
1/15/201946 minutes, 41 seconds
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S2 E18: Festive Derbies review and Concussion

Steff and Martyn review the festive derbies and talk concussion
1/10/201946 minutes, 49 seconds
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Best Wales XV: Back Three

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero pick their best Wales XV's ever...
12/31/201819 minutes, 11 seconds
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Best Wales XV: Centre

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero pick their best Wales XV's ever...
12/30/201814 minutes, 35 seconds
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Best Wales XV: Fly Half

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero pick their best Wales XV's ever...
12/29/201814 minutes, 6 seconds
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Best Wales XV: Scrum Half

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero pick their best Wales XV's ever...
12/28/201813 minutes, 15 seconds
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Best Wales XV: Back Row

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero pick their best Wales XV's ever...
12/26/201820 minutes, 33 seconds
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Best Wales XV: Second Row

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero pick their best Wales XV's ever...
12/25/201814 minutes, 59 seconds
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Best Wales XV: Front Row

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero pick their best Wales XV's...
12/24/201818 minutes, 4 seconds
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S2 E17: Jones and Humphreys join Pivac and Festive Derbies preview

Steff and Nicky Robinson talk Wales' new coaches and look ahead to the festive derbies
12/20/201855 minutes, 17 seconds
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S2 E16: Losses for the Blues and Scarlets in the Champions Cup - European Weekend Recap

Steff and Martyn look back on the European weekend results
12/11/201831 minutes, 3 seconds
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BONUS EPISODE – Jackman leaves the Dragons

Steff and Martyn react to the news that Bernard Jackman has left the Dragons
12/11/20189 minutes, 55 seconds
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S2 E15: Can the Scarlets hit European form? How bad are the Dragons? How to beat Sarries!

Steff is joined by Nicky Robinson this week as we look ahead to European weekend!
12/6/201855 minutes, 45 seconds
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S2 E14: The one with Gethin Jenkins

Gethin Jenkins joins Martyn and Steff to talk about his recent retirement and what the future holds
11/29/20181 hour, 14 minutes, 52 seconds
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S2 E13: Ken Owens on life as an international, being a senior squad member and hiding in cafes

Ken Owens joins Steff and Martyn this week to talk about Wales' recent performances and his own career
11/20/20181 hour, 17 seconds
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S2 E12: Gareth Anscombe on winning, playing 10 and social media abuse

Gareth Anscombe joins Steff and Martyn to dissect Wales' win against Australia, talk about his move to Wales and abuse he's received on Social Media
11/12/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 3 seconds
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S2 E11: Josh Adams gets the nod over Liam Williams

Martyn and Steff look ahead to Wales v Australia and look back on the Scotland game
11/8/20181 hour, 2 minutes, 3 seconds
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S2 E10: George North crashes Luke Morgan's Guest Spot

Ospreys wing George North finally gets his right of reply on this week's Pod. Martyn and Steff chat to his team mate Luke Morgan about his call up to the Wales squad.
10/30/20181 hour, 3 minutes, 39 seconds
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BONUS EPISODE: Liam Williams chats to Gareth Thomas

Saracens fullback Liam Williams talks to former Lions captain Garerth Thomas about his struggles with media interviews and his stammer.
10/28/201826 minutes, 35 seconds
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S2 E9: Devaluing the Lions, Kit Clashes and How can Thomas Young make the Wales squad?

Martyn and Steff reflect on the reduction of the Lions Tour to 8 matches in 2021, how the Blues and Glasgow wore the same colour kits and on Wasps flanker Thomas Young
10/24/20181 hour, 1 minute, 3 seconds
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Season 2 Episode 8: The one with Sam Warburton

Former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton joins Martyn and Steff at the Principality Stadium for this week's Pod
10/15/20181 hour, 17 minutes, 54 seconds
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Season 2 Episode 7: Functioning without Faletau, Champions Cup Preview and the Dragons' Castle Facade

Martyn and Steff look at Wales' back row options without Taulupe Faletau and analyse the chances of the Scarlets and Blues making the knockout stages of the Champions Cup.
10/11/20181 hour, 7 minutes, 59 seconds
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Season 2 Episode 6: Return of the Fox, 4G Face Burns and Talkin’ bout Willis

Martyn and Steff talk about Jonathan Davies, Willis Halaholo and Pro14 derby matches.
10/4/201858 minutes, 37 seconds
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Season 2 Episode 5: The one with Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas

Geraint joins Martyn & Steff to talk rugby and to make fun of George North...
9/24/201858 minutes, 25 seconds
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Season 2 Episode 4: The game is NOT going soft

Nick Robinson and Steff look at some controversial moments in the Pro14 and Premiership
9/20/201859 minutes, 56 seconds
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Season 2 Episode 3: Liam's 12 metre hat-trick, Biggar will get better and Placekicking number 9s.

Nick Robinson steps in for Martyn as Liam Williams start his season in style.
9/12/201858 minutes, 50 seconds
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Season 2, Episode 2... Rejoice for ACTUAL Rugby

Martyn and Steff look at the opening round of the Pro14 and Premiership