Scrum V

Alex Bywater, rugby journalist giving media perspective; Alex Cadwallader, ex-player turned restructuring expert; Scott Baldwin, former Wales and Ospreys hooker. They unpack the Ospreys ownership crisis, Y11’s motives and regional sustainability. Then they pivot to a Six Nations preview: Wales’ selection dilemmas, tactical plans for Twickenham, England’s cohesion and player welfare concerns.

Lauren Salter is joined by Shane Williams, Jonathan Davies and comedian Mike Bubbins to discuss the future of Ospreys, preview the 2026 Six Nations and look ahead to Mike’s new series of Scrum V Top 5.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales and Ospreys fly-half James Hook and Scrum V writer Gareth Griffiths to discuss what’s next for Ospreys. As Wales begin their preparations for the Six Nations the focus is very much on off-the-field issues after the Welsh Rugby Union confirmed Ospreys owners, Y11 Sport and Media, are the preferred option to buy Cardiff. The team reflect on another seismic week in Welsh rugby, the weekend's United Rugby Championship results and look ahead to the Six Nations.

Wales coach Steve Tandy joins Lauren Salter, Alex Cuthbert and Ellis Jenkins to reflect on the latest turmoil surrounding the future of Ospreys, and explains some of his selections for the Six Nations squad.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales international Alex Cuthbert and Scrum V writer Gareth Griffiths at the Vale to discuss another seismic day for Welsh rugby. Steve Tandy's first Six Nations squad announcement was overshadowed by rugby politics following the Welsh Rugby Union's announcement that they are entering a "period of exclusivity" with potential new owners for Cardiff. With Ospreys’ owners Y11 Sport & Media understood to be the preferred bidders, the team discuss the prospective takeover, what that could mean for Ospreys, as well as the squad announcement.

Lauren Salter is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and James Hook to discuss Nigel Davies returning to the Scarlets, Dan Edwards re-signing for the Ospreys, and they look ahead to this weekend's European fixtures with all four Welsh regions in action.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by Alex Cuthbert and Ashton Hewitt to review the weekend's european action and discuss the latest in off-field issues as the WRU respond to club's hoping to force an Extraordinary General Meeting.

Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales internationals Jonathan Davies and Ellis Jenkins as well as Wales and Dragons prop Dillon Lewis who reacts to Aaron Waingwright leaving the region for Leicester Tigers at the end of the season. The team also look back on the festive derbies, look ahead to round three of the Champions and Challenge Cup and give their early picks for Six Nations selection.

Rugby commentator Gareth Griffiths joins Lauren Salter and Alex Cuthbert to dissect the festive derby action and the pressing off-field matters in Welsh rugby. They explore the Dragons' resurgence and Aaron Wainwright's potential move to Leicester, addressing its implications for regional rugby. The discussion touches on the Ospreys' pack dominance, the Scarlets' injuries, and Cardiff’s attacking strategies. Griffiths highlights the urgent need for club transparency and reforms to tackle current challenges, making for a thought-provoking analysis.

Lauren Salter and former Wales internationals Gareth Delve and Richie Rees reflect on the weekend’s United Rugby Championship results including another win for the Dragons and a derby victory for Scarlets. Dragons climbed off the bottom of the table with a remarkable 48-28 victory over Connacht, ending a 15-month winless streak in the URC. Meanwhile, Scarlets won the first Welsh derby of the festive season after beating Cardiff 21-17 at the Arms Park, but Ospreys suffered a 26-10 defeat at home to Munster, meaning they’ll be bottom of the league at Christmas.