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Nov 15, 2025 • 32min
Jarrod Evans kicks Wales to late Japan win
In this discussion, former Wales fly-half James Hook and rugby captain Gareth Delve break down Wales' thrilling late win over Japan. They analyze Jared Evans' pressure kick that sealed the victory, weighing its significance for World Cup seeding. The duo assesses Japan's impressive strategy under Eddie Jones and critiques Wales' tendency to play conservatively. They also touch on the balance of naturalized players in Japanese rugby and the potential long-term impact of this match on Wales' World Cup ambitions.

Nov 13, 2025 • 41min
The Warm Up: 'We've got to win'
Join former Wales international winger Alex Cuthbert, tactical commentator James Hook, and defensive expert Jonathan Davies as they dive deep into Wales' squad selection for a crucial match against Japan. They analyze the recent defeat against Argentina, emphasizing defensive weaknesses and potential fixes. The trio discusses the importance of midfield roles, back-row strategies, and the impact of young players like Harry Deaves. With World Cup seeding on the line, they explore the need for Wales to finish games strong and the tactical keys needed for success.

Nov 7, 2025 • 36min
Steve Tandy names his Wales side for Argentina
Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales wing Alex Cuthbert and BBC Wales rugby commentator Cennydd Davies who run the rule over the Wales side selected to take on Argentina on Sunday. We hear from new head coach Steve Tandy who explains his selection which includes Louis Rees-Zammit who is named on the bench.

Nov 6, 2025 • 41min
The Warm Up: A Fresh Start
Lauren Salter is joined by Jonathan Davies, Ross Moriarty and Ellis Jenkins to preview Wales’ opening match of the autumn campaign against Argentina. They also discuss coach Steve Tandy’s fresh approach and recount their experiences of facing Argentina.

Oct 30, 2025 • 49min
The Warm Up: 'But Professional Rugby is 'ard!'
Lauren Salter is joined by internationals Dillon Lewis, Richie Rees and Jonathan Davies to discuss what the Welsh Rugby Union’s plans for a National Academy would mean for the future of Welsh Rugby and they preview Wales’ autumn campaign.

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.


