
Scrum V
The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 44min
The Warm Up: “Are you on a sponsored walkathon?”
Lauren Jenkins is joined by three former Wales captains – Alun Wyn Jones, Ellis Jenkins and Jonathan Davies to discuss what makes a good coach, who had the greatest influence on their careers and just who the WRU should be considering as Warren Gatland’s successor as Wales Head Coach.

Feb 25, 2025 • 31min
Ireland review and a chat with Blair Murray
Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are joined by Wales wing Alex Cuthbert at the Vale to reflect on Saturday's narrow 27-18 Six Nations defeat to Ireland.
We hear from Wales back Blair Murray and also preview the weekend's URC games.

Feb 25, 2025 • 38min
Scrum V Top 5: Sarra Elgan
Sarra Elgan is one of the UK’s top rugby presenters. But after interviewing some of the greats of the game, it’s her time to be under the spotlight as she joins Mike Bubbins at his bar to reveal her top 5 rugby characters.

Feb 22, 2025 • 22min
Reasons to be cheerful
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Wales internationals Richie Rees and Scott Williams to discuss Wales' performance in a 27-18 defeat to Ireland in Cardiff.

Feb 20, 2025 • 38min
The Warm Up: New look Wales set for Ireland
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Tom Shanklin as they look ahead to Wales' first home game against Ireland in this year's Six Nations. They’ll be discussing Matt Sherratt’s first team selection as Wales interim head coach and reminiscing on their memories of playing Ireland.

Feb 19, 2025 • 60min
Scrum V Top 5: Adam Jones
Adam Jones was regarded as one of the great tight-head props in world rugby. He played with and against some of the greats of the game, but now he’s heading to Mike Bubbins' bar to reveal his top 5 forwards.
Please note - this episode was recorded before this year’s Six Nations.

Feb 17, 2025 • 37min
Matt Sherratt hopes for an immediate impact
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and former Wales scrum-half Richie Rees assess Matt Sherratt's chances of making an immediate impact as the interim coach prepares his side to face Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday while Wales flanker James Botham joins to discuss how Sherratt's appointment is going down with the players. There’s also a review of the weekend's URC action which included defeats for all four Welsh regions.

Feb 12, 2025 • 35min
Scrum V Top 5: Steve Speirs
Actor and comedian Steve Speirs joins Mike Bubbins at his bar to pick his top 5 rugby heroes. Speirs has appeared in some of the world’s biggest films and most iconic British comedies, but away from the cameras he’s also a passionate rugby fan. So which players will make his top 5 rugby heroes?
Please note – this episode was recorded before Geoff Wheel passed away in December.

Feb 12, 2025 • 36min
The Warm Up: Warren Gatland leaves Wales
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies, Alex Cuthbert and Jonathan 'Fox' Davies as they react to Warren Gatland’s departure as Wales head coach.

Feb 11, 2025 • 28min
Warren Gatland leaves his role as Wales head coach
Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales back row Josh Navidi and BBC rugby writer Gareth Griffiths to discuss Warren Gatland's departure as Wales head coach. There is also reaction from Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney and Matt Sherratt who has been appointed as caretaker coach until the end of the Six Nations.