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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.

Aug 25, 2025 • 33min
Wales suffer record defeat to Scotland in World Cup opener
Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales internationals Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap to review Saturday’s 38-8 defeat to Scotland in their World Cup opener.
Sean Lynn’s side conceded six tries as they lost to Scotland by a record score.
The result means Wales realistically need to beat Canada, the second best team in the world, to progress to the knockouts.

Aug 21, 2025 • 43min
The Warm Up: 'It's a must-win on the weekend'
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alisha Joyce-Butchers, Ellis Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett to preview Wales at the Women's Rugby World Cup as they prepare for their opening game against Scotland.

Aug 20, 2025 • 41min
Scrum V – Wales Rugby Special
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Ashton Hewitt for their reaction to the Welsh Rugby Union's plans for the future of Welsh rugby. The Union say cutting the number of professional clubs from four to two is the "radical step" needed to save the game in Wales.

Aug 20, 2025 • 40min
Another seismic day in Welsh rugby
Lauren Jenkins and Matt Lloyd are at the Principality Stadium as the Welsh Rugby Union announces its plans for the future of Welsh rugby.
We hear from WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin as the governing body insists that cutting the number of professional clubs from four to two is the "radical step" needed to save the game in Wales.

Jul 30, 2025 • 42min
Can the Lions win a series 3-0 for the first time in the professional era?
Lauren Jenkins, former Wales internationals and British and Irish Lions Alex Cuthbert and Tom Shanklin, and BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones look back at the win in the second test against Australia which clinched the series, and preview the third and final test on Saturday.
The Lions are looking to leave Australia with a 3-0 series win and a 9-0 tour. It would be the first time the Lions have won every game in a multi-Test series since Argentina in 1927.
The team also discuss Steve Tandy's appointment as Wales head coach and the state of the game in Wales.

Jul 21, 2025 • 29min
Wales appoint Steve Tandy as head coach
Lauren Jenkins, BBC Wales rugby reporter Gareth Griffiths and Daily Mail rugby reporter Alex Bywater discuss Steve Tandy's appointment as Wales head coach and hear from WRU chief executive Abi Tierney and performance director Dave Reddin about the recruitment process and the next steps for Welsh rugby.

Jul 14, 2025 • 20min
Could Wales lose two regions?
Gareth Rhys Owen and Matt Lloyd explain the Welsh Rugby Union’s latest proposals for structural change as they consider halving the number of regions in Wales.
The governing body says it’s entering a formal consultation with the Professional Rugby Board (PRB) and could reduce the number of regions to three or even two.
In a statement, the WRU said the current system is failing and is unsustainable, having already confirmed it does not intend to continue equally funding four professional teams in the men's game.
Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets are the four current sides, with the WRU saying it wants a "more radical" strategy to be completed by October.


