

Scrum V
BBC Radio Wales
The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
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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?

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.

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.

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.

Apr 20, 2023 • 32min
S6E44: the Women's Six Nations and how to bridge the gap
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett are inside Wales HQ and back row Bethan Lewis sits down for a chat ahead of Wales' Six Nations match in France on Sunday.The team hear how professionalism has improved Wales' women - but how much more needs to be done to bridge the gap to France and England.

Apr 19, 2023 • 40min
S6E43: Judgement Day and reasons to be cheerful?
With Judgement Day on the horizon Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson head to the Principality Stadium. They hear from a concerned Ospreys head coach Toby Booth, analyse Wales' big defeat to England in the Women's Six Nations and ask whether there are any reasons to be optimistic about Welsh rugby.

Apr 13, 2023 • 23min
S6E42: Preparing for the big one
Lauren and Philippa Tuttiett are joined by former England wing Kat Merchant to preview this weekend's Women's Six Nations top-of-the-table clash between Wales and England.

Apr 11, 2023 • 44min
S6E41: Can Scarlets win the Challenge Cup?
Gareth, Lauren and Nicky ask if Scarlets can go on and win the Challenge Cup after their win against Clermont and look ahead to the weekend's action.

Apr 4, 2023 • 43min
S6E40: Sing when you're winning
Gareth and Lauren are joined by Alex Cuthbert to discuss the European weekend and pay tribute to Cardiff life president Peter Thomas.

Mar 30, 2023 • 41min
S6 E39: A tribute to Peter Thomas and Scotland v Wales preview
Gareth and Lauren are joined by Philippa Tuttiett to preview Scotland v Wales in the Women's Six Nations this Saturday and former Lions and Wales flanker Martyn Williams pays tribute to former Cardiff Rugby chairman Peter Thomas who passed away this week.