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BBC Radio Wales
The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
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May 21, 2024 • 38min
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.

May 14, 2024 • 43min
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 scrumv@bbc.co.uk.

May 8, 2024 • 48min
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 scrumv@bbc.co.uk.

Apr 30, 2024 • 42min
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 scrumv@bbc.co.uk.

Apr 27, 2024 • 21min
Wales beat Italy but claim wooden spoon
Gareth, Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap react to Wales' 22-20 victory over Italy.

Apr 23, 2024 • 38min
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 scrumv@bbc.co.uk.

Apr 16, 2024 • 42min
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.

Apr 9, 2024 • 50min
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 scrumv@bbc.co.uk.

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h
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.

Mar 25, 2024 • 30min
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.