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Oct 9, 2025 • 46min
The Warm Up: Who’s this twig here?
Catrin Heledd is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Ashton Hewitt and James Hook to discuss the latest in the world of rugby. They also share the rugby memorabilia that mean the most to them and answer your questions.
Oct 6, 2025 • 49min
A wet, windy and winless weekend for Wales' regions
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales wing Alex Cuthbert and ex-Ospreys head coach Sean Holley to discuss the weekend's United Rugby Championship (URC) results.Dragons finally put an end to their URC losing streak but Cardiff and Ospreys both suffered defeats, while Scarlets' match was postponed due to Storm Amy.We also hear from former Scotland captain and motor neuron disease (MND) campaigner Rob Wainwright following ex-England captain Lewis Moody’s MND diagnosis.
Oct 2, 2025 • 33min
A sit down with WRU Director of Rugby Dave Reddin
Scrum V head to the Principality Stadium for a chat with Welsh Rugby Union Director of Rugby Dave Reddin who says "everything is still on the table" as the governing body considers radical changes to Welsh professional rugby.
Sep 29, 2025 • 57min
URC, World Cup Final and Wedding Cake Review
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins reflect on the first weekend of the United Rugby Championship with former Wales internationals James Hook and Alex Cuthbert, and also speak to Cardiff born World Cup winning England centre Meg Jones.
Sep 25, 2025 • 52min
The Warm Up: I could have won the European Cup three times
On the eve of a new URC season Lauren is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Scott Baldwin to discuss what it’s like to move clubs and settle into new environments. Ten years on from Wales beating hosts England at the World Cup, they’ll also reflect on that famous night in Twickenham.
Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 1min
URC Season Preview
Gareth, Lauren and Scrum V reporter Matt Lloyd preview the new United Rugby Championship season while former Cardiff scrum-half and assistant coach Richie Rees reflects on Matt Sherratt leaving the capital region to join the Wales coaching team.
Sep 15, 2025 • 43min
New Season and More Chaos
Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Cardiff, Wales and Lions fly-half, and former WRU chairman, Gareth Davies.
Sep 11, 2025 • 36min
The Warm Up: 'It's a wig, that's why!'
Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett, broadcaster Claire Thomas and former Wales fly-half James Hook to review Wales’ performances in the Women’s Rugby World Cup and react to the news that Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson will join Steve Tandy's Wales coaching staff.
Sep 4, 2025 • 34min
The Warm Up: Playing for pride
As Wales prepare to face the final challenge of a difficult World Cup campaign, Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales internationals Ellis Jenkins, Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap to discuss the highs and lows of the competition and look ahead to Wales v Fiji.
Aug 28, 2025 • 37min
The Warm Up: "I wish I knew the answer to that because I'd probably be very rich"
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Wales international Alisha Joyce-Butchers, former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap and broadcaster Claire Thomas to look ahead to Wales against Canada in the Women’s Rugby World Cup and discuss Sean Lynn’s team selection.
