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BBC Radio Wales
The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 53min
Alex Cuthbert: 'I can still offer a lot to Wales'
This week Alex Cuthbert joins the Scrum V pod to give his insight into the Wales World Cup squad.Cuthbert missed out on selection after a calf injury saw him unable to take part in any of the warm ups.He now joins Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson to discuss the 33 players picked by Warren Gatland for France, that tantalising opening match against Fiji and why he feels he can still offer something at international level.

Aug 23, 2023 • 30min
Eyes on the Opposition: Fiji
Our in-depth look at Wales' World Cup pool opponents concludes with some uncomfortable flashbacks to 2007.That was the last time France hosted the World Cup...and Fiji knocked Wales out in Nantes.Gareth Rhys Owen is once again joined by Robbie Owen - aka Squidge Rugby - to look at Fiji's class of 2023. And he speaks to the captain of the 2007 team, Moses Rauluni.

Aug 21, 2023 • 28min
Wales' World Cup squad : 'In Gats We Trust?'
Former Wales internationals Josh Navidi and Rhys Patchell join the Scrum V pod to react to Wales' squad for the 2023 World Cup.Warren Gatland has named the 33 players he's taking to France, while Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake have been announced as co-captains.Wales' first game against Fiji is on 10 September.

Aug 18, 2023 • 35min
A new face at the top of Welsh rugby
We chat to the new WRU chief exec, Abi Tierney, and look ahead to Wales' World Cup warm up against South Africa.Warren Gatland also speaks to Gareth Rhys Owen as his Wales players prepare for their final chance to impress before the World Cup squad is announced.

Aug 13, 2023 • 25min
England v Wales: the debrief
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales international Nicky Robinson and BBC Rugby Union correspondent Chris Jones post-match at Twickenham after England beat Wales in the second match of their World Cup warm-up double header.

Aug 10, 2023 • 38min
The Same But Different
Wales prepare to face England (again) with a new team and new captain.Dewi Lake will lead a completely changed Wales XV from last Saturday's win at the Principality.Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and former Wales fly-half Nicky Robinson are at the team's HQ to discuss who's edging closer to the final World Cup squad and who needs a big performance at Twickenham.

Aug 9, 2023 • 26min
Eyes on the Opposition: Portugal
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Robbie Owen - aka Squidge Rugby - to look more closely at Wales' World Cup pool opponents.This week it's Portugal, who have qualified for the Rugby World Cup for only the second time in their history.Last time - in 2007 - they conceded over 100 points to the All Blacks. Will they pose any test for Wales in Nice this time around?

Aug 5, 2023 • 23min
Wales v England : the debrief
The Scrum V team assemble post-match at the Principality Stadium after Wales beat England in their first World Cup warm up.Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales internationals Nicky Robinson and Philippa Tuttiett to discuss who has moved a step closer to Gatland's final squad for France.And in Jac Morgan, do Wales have their World Cup captain sorted?

Aug 3, 2023 • 38min
Captain Morgan and a visit by England
Lauren Jenkins and former Wales fly-half Nicky Robinson are in the Wales camp ahead the summer test against England in Cardiff.They hear from Warren Gatland and his new captain - for Saturday at least - Jac Morgan.They also discuss Leigh Halfpenny ahead of his one hundredth cap and ask how many players who'll feature on Saturday will make the World Cup squad.BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones then drops in to bring us the perspective from across the border.

Aug 2, 2023 • 24min
Eyes on the Opposition: Georgia
Wales' defeat to Georgia last autumn was the beginning of the end for Wayne Pivac. Now Gatland's back - and Georgia are on the horizon again.In the second episode in our series looking at Wales' World Cup pool opponents, Gareth Rhys Owen chats to Georgian head coach Levan Maisashvili and YouTuber Robbie Owen, aka Squidge Rugby, to ask whether lightning could strike twice in Nantes in October.