
Scrum V
The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
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Nov 10, 2024 • 24min
Wales humbled by Fiji
Richie Rees, a former Wales international rugby player, and Siwan Lillicrap, also a former Wales player, delve into the bleak aftermath of Wales' failure against Fiji, marking their 10th consecutive loss. They analyze the tactical missteps, including a questionable bench strategy and communication errors. The hosts reflect on the emotional toll on players and the pressure on coaching staff. With discussions on player positioning and evolving rugby rules, there’s a blend of sports analysis and light-hearted banter amidst the disappointment.

Nov 7, 2024 • 30min
The Warm Up: The sledgehammer took my head off
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Tom Shanklin to discuss the latest saga to hit the Welsh Rugby Union with it’s handling of contract negotiations with the women’s senior team, look ahead to Wales’ game against Fiji in the autumn internationals, and share their experiences of playing against the Fijians.

Nov 6, 2024 • 17min
In Conversation with Dewi Lake
Gareth Rhys Owen sits down with Wales captain Dewi Lake ahead of the autumn internationals to discuss how Wales will play against three very different sides.

Nov 5, 2024 • 13min
In Conversation with Nicky Smith
After a year out of the Wales squad, prop Nicky Smith is back in camp ahead of the Autumn internationals. Now plying his trade in the English Premiership with high-flying Leicester under head coach Michael Cheika, Smith catches up with Lauren Jenkins about what he's learned since the move.

Nov 4, 2024 • 48min
Scrum V Top 5: Sam Warburton
Comedian and rugby fanatic Mike Bubbins welcomes Wales and British and Irish Lions legend Sam Warburton to his bar to discuss his all-time top five teammates. As a player who has played at the highest level, who will make the cut on Sam’s list? Expect some big surprises.

Nov 4, 2024 • 60min
Another WRU apology
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert discuss the fall-out after the Welsh Rugby Union are forced to apologise for its handling of contract negotiations with the senior women's side, react to Dai Flanagan's departure as Dragons head coach and look ahead to Wales v Fiji with ex-Fiji 7's coach Gareth Baber.

Oct 28, 2024 • 37min
A hat-trick of wins for the Welsh regions
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert and Richie Rees to review the weekend’s URC results and discuss some of Warren Gatland's selection headaches ahead of the international break. Three of the four Welsh regions came away with wins as Cardiff pulled off a remarkable second-half comeback to beat Ulster, Scarlets continued their winning streak with a win over Zebre and Ospreys climbed off the bottom of the table after beating Edinburgh in Bridgend. Meanwhile, Dragons suffered a fifth consecutive loss after being beaten by Connacht.

Oct 24, 2024 • 40min
The Warm Up: What are you doing here?
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Ellis Jenkins and Ken Owens to dissect Warren Gatland’s selection following the announcement of Wales’ squad for the autumn and share their experiences playing on the international stage.

Oct 21, 2024 • 51min
Wales' autumn squad
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert sit down with Warren Gatland after the Wales head coach named his squad for the autumn internationals.

Oct 16, 2024 • 16min
In Conversation with Aaron Wainwright
Wales back-row Aaron Wainwright recalls the heartache of being released by Cardiff City as a 16-year-old which signalled the end of his promising football career, but the start of his rugby journey.