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BBC Radio Wales
The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 48min
A Welsh rugby shake-up, a derby stalemate, a win for Cardiff but another Scarlets defeat
Lauren Salter is joined by ex-Wales wing Alex Cuthbert, former Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt and rugby journalist Alex Bywater to discuss the fallout from the Welsh Rugby Union's decision to cut one professional team by 2027.
The team also reflect on the weekend's United Rugby Championship results.
Dragons missed out on the opportunity to win their first league game in over a year after they were held by the Ospreys, Cardiff maintained their great start with a win against Edinburgh but Scarlets remain bottom after another defeat in South Africa.

Oct 24, 2025 • 41min
WRU decide to cut a professional side
As Welsh rugby bosses decide to cut the number of professional sides from four to three, Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin about the decision and what happens next.

Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Warm Up: 'That was my first Guinness World Record…'
Lauren Salter, Ellis Jenkins and Jonathan Davies are joined by former Wales international turned extreme endurance athlete Richard Parks to chat about the incredible expeditions he’s done since retiring from rugby, including achieving more than one world record, as well as chat about Steve Tandy's squad selection for the Autumn series.

Oct 16, 2025 • 37min
The Warm Up: Room 101
Catrin Heledd is joined by Ashton Hewitt, Lou Reed and Cardiff fly-half Callum Sheedy to preview the East Wales derby. We also find out what is in their rugby Room 101.

Oct 13, 2025 • 31min
Tom Bowen for Wales?
Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales fly-halves James Hook and Elinor Snowsill discuss the weekend’s United Rugby Championship (URC) results and preview the Wales squad selection ahead of the autumn internationals.
It was a weekend of stark contrast for the Welsh regions in the URC - Cardiff and Ospreys enjoyed hard-fought victories, but Scarlets and Dragons lost without scoring a single point.
The team also discuss whether in-form young Cardiff winger Tom Bowen should be selected in the Wales squad.

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 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 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.


