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Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 11min

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 Brown0'00 - 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?
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Jun 7, 2023 • 36min

'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.
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May 19, 2023 • 31min

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?
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May 18, 2023 • 50min

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.
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May 16, 2023 • 23min

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.
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May 12, 2023 • 40min

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.
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May 10, 2023 • 48min

'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?
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May 2, 2023 • 48min

The end of the season and 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.
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Apr 28, 2023 • 37min

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.
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Apr 26, 2023 • 51min

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.

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