Scrum V Podcast
The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
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Wales' never say die spirit. URC and Challenge Cup review and preview
Yesterday
Gareth and Lauren are joined by James Hook and Philippa Tuttiett
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The Warm up: Back to the drawing board
Thursday
Lauren Salter is joined by James Hook, Siwan Lillicrap, and Alex Bywater.
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Derby delight for Cardiff but Wales remain winless
Last Monday
The Scrum V team reflect on the weekend's URC results and Wales' defeat to France.
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'It was mind blowing to me!'
Thu 16 Apr 2026
A look ahead to Wales against France in the WSN, the URC and Dragons in Europe.
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Three Teams, No Turning Back: Abi Tierney After the EGM
Tue 14 Apr 2026
Chief Executive Abi Tierney addresses key questions facing Welsh rugby after a WRU EGM.
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European delight for Dragons but defeat for improved Wales
Mon 13 Apr 2026
The Scrum V team reflect on Dragons’ win over Zebre and Wales’ loss to Scotland.
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The Warm Up: Mud Monsters and Warrior Queens
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Phillippa Tuttiett, Claire Thomas and Alex Cuthbert preview the Women's Six Nations.
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C'est magnifique
Tue 7 Apr 2026
Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales internationals Richie Rees and James Hook.
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Lots of positives but a winless weekend for Wales' regions
Mon 30 Mar 2026
The team reflect on a winless weekend for Wales' regions and discuss the URC play-offs.
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The Warm Up: A great scaffolder!
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Lauren and guests discuss Wales women's coaching team and pay tribute to Liam Williams.
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An alternative plan for Welsh rugby?
Mon 23 Mar 2026
The Scrum V team review the weekend and discuss an alternative plan for Welsh rugby.
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The Warm Up: Six Nations debrief
Thu 19 Mar 2026
The Scrum V team reflect on a dramatic Six Nations championship.
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Best Six Nations Ever?
Mon 16 Mar 2026
The team reflect on the 2026 Six Nations and Wales's win over Italy
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Wales end Six Nations losing streak as Dave Reddin defends WRU changes
Sun 15 Mar 2026
The team reflect on Wales' win over Italy and chat with WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin
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The Warm Up: Back in the Vale with Tandy
Thu 12 Mar 2026
Lauren, Jon, Tom and Alex are joined by Wales head coach Steve Tandy to preview Italy.
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Scrum V Top 5: Nigel Owens
Mon 9 Mar 2026
Mike Bubbins welcomes Nigel Owens to his bar to discuss his top five favourite matches.
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Golden Boy - Louis Rees-Zammit
Mon 9 Mar 2026
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Galloping Carre delights Dublin but Wales lose again
Sat 7 Mar 2026
Gareth, James Hook, Ian Gough and Scott Williams react to Wales' 27-17 defeat to Ireland.
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The Warm Up: Good times in Dublin
Thu 5 Mar 2026
Catrin is joined by Jonathan, Ellis and Tom as Wales travel to face Ireland in Dublin.
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Scrum V Top5: Glenn Webbe
Mon 2 Mar 2026
Mike Bubbins welcomes Glenn Webbe to the bar to discuss his top 5 favourite wingers.
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Ireland preview & URC review
Mon 2 Mar 2026
Gareth is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Bernard Jackman and Alex Bywater to dissect the action
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The Warm Up: They went into that game believing they could win
Thu 26 Feb 2026
Lauren is joined by Alex, Jon and Scott to reflect on Wales v Scotland.
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Scrum V Top 5: Jonathan Davies
Mon 23 Feb 2026
Mike Bubbins welcomes former Wales centre Jonathan Davies to his bar.
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The Warm Up: 'I was going to swear, but I won’t'
Thu 19 Feb 2026
Lauren is joined by Alex, Jon and Jim to look ahead to Wales v Scotland.
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Scrum V Top 5: Max Boyce
Mon 16 Feb 2026
Mike Bubbins welcomes Max Boyce to his bar to discuss his top five outside halves.
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France hammer Wales in front of record low crowd in Cardiff
Sun 15 Feb 2026
Gareth and Lauren dissect Wales’ defeat to France with James Hook and Ian Gough.
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Tandy makes changes for France game
Fri 13 Feb 2026
The Scrum V team are at the Vale as Steve Tandy names his side for Sunday's match.
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The Warm Up: 'A lot of what we got wrong is controllable'
Thu 12 Feb 2026
Lauren is joined by Scott, Ellis and Alex to dissect Wales' loss to England
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Scrum V Top 5: Gavin Henson
Mon 9 Feb 2026
Mike Bubbins welcomes Gavin Henson to his bar to discuss his most admired players.
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England heap misery on Wales
Sat 7 Feb 2026
Gareth Rhys Owen, Richie Rees and Scott Williams react to Wales’ 48-7 defeat to England.
