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The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
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May 20, 2025 • 33min
Can Wales be big in Japan?
Gareth, Lauren and former Wales wing Alex Cuthbert speak to caretaker coach Matt Sherratt as he names his Wales squad for the summer's tour to Japan
May 19, 2025 • 38min
A regional cull?
Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales international Ellis Jenkins to discuss the potential threat of losing another regional team while Josh McLeod, fresh from arriving home from South Africa, reflects on the Scarlets making the URC play-offs
May 15, 2025 • 43min
The Warm Up: 'We ended up like Laurel and Hardy'
Ahead of the final weekend of the URC regular season, Lauren Jenkins is joined by Jamie Roberts, Ellis Jenkins and Lou Reed to discuss the Welsh chances of making the play-offs and preview Wales' summer tour of Japan.
May 12, 2025 • 41min
Race for the Eight - can Scarlets and Cardiff make the URC play-offs?
Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Alex Cuthbert to reflect on the Welsh regions results in the United Rugby Championship ahead of the final weekend of fixtures, and discuss the latest dispute between the regions and the Welsh Rugby Union.
May 8, 2025 • 40min
The Warm Up: 'It’s all about the British and Irish Lions…'
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Richard Hibbard to discuss Andy Farrell's British & Irish Lions squad announcement for this summer's tour to Australia.
May 1, 2025 • 1h 11min
Lions selection comittee
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English and former Ireland international Bernard Jackman to pick a British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer. Ahead of next Thursday's official announcement, the four select a squad of 37 players consisting of 21 forwards and 16 backs... but how many Welshmen will make the cut?
Apr 29, 2025 • 54min
Wales get another wooden spoon as regions push for play-offs
Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales international James Hook and broadcaster Laura-Jane Jones to look back at a weekend of both highs and lows for Welsh rugby.Cardiff, Scarlets and Ospreys are still in the chase for the URC play-offs after impressive wins - but Sean Lynn's Wales women's side suffered another heavy defeat in the Six Nations and they take the wooden spoon once again.
Apr 25, 2025 • 35min
A sit down with the WRU's new DoR Dave Reddin
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins head to the Principality Stadium for a sit down with new Welsh Rugby Union director of rugby Dave Reddin and WRU chief executive Abi Tierney. Reddin speaks about his vision for the game in Wales and the immediate tasks he faces which includes helping to appoint a permanent head coach for the Wales men's team to replace Warren Gatland.
Apr 24, 2025 • 44min
The Warm Up: 'I could just flee and start a new life in Mexico'
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Claire Thomas, Alex Cuthbert and Jonathan Davies as they look ahead to Wales' final match against Italy in the Women's Six Nations, and preview this weekend's URC round 16 fixtures.
Apr 22, 2025 • 34min
Wales target Tandy for head coach role
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert and Siwan Lillicrap to discuss Steve Tandy as the current Scotland defence coach emerges as the Welsh Rugby Union's target for the vacant Wales head coach position. They also review Wales' 40-14 defeat to Ireland in round four of the Women's Six Nations and a high-scoring Judgement Day with wins for Cardiff and Scarlets.
