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Scrum V

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The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.

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Derby delight for Cardiff but Wales remain winless

Apr 20, 202642 min

'It was mind blowing to me!'

Apr 16, 202639 min

Three Teams, No Turning Back: Abi Tierney After the EGM

Apr 14, 202628 min

European delight for Dragons but defeat for improved Wales

Apr 13, 202642 min

The Warm Up: Mud Monsters and Warrior Queens

Apr 9, 202638 min

C'est magnifique

Apr 7, 202643 min

Lots of positives but a winless weekend for Wales' regions

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals Alex Cuthbert and Richie Rees to look back at a weekend that had big implications in the race for the United Rugby Championship play-offs.

Mar 30, 202647 min

The Warm Up: A great scaffolder!

Lauren Salter and guests Sean Holley, Jonathan Davies and Ellis Jenkins discuss the new-look Wales women's coaching team, the art of captaincy, the business end of the URC and pay tribute to scaffolder come international rugby legend Liam Williams.

Mar 26, 202633 min

An alternative plan for Welsh rugby?

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales fly-half James Hook and former chief operating officer of Principality Building Society Rob Regan to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship results and discuss an alternative plan for the future of Welsh rugby. The team also speak with Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart about their ongoing legal battle with the Welsh Rugby Union.

Mar 23, 20261h 8m

The Warm Up: Six Nations debrief

Lauren Salter and guests Alun Wyn Jones, Alex Cuthbert and former Welsh international turned adventurer, Richard Parks, reflect on a dramatic Six Nations Championship.

Mar 19, 202642 min

Best Six Nations Ever?

Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales hooker Scott Baldwin and rugby journalist Alex Bywater to reflect on the 2026 Six Nations, the players of the tournament and Wales's win over Italy

Mar 16, 202653 min

Wales end Six Nations losing streak as Dave Reddin defends WRU changes

Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales international James Hook, Scrum V writer Gareth Griffiths and Welsh Rugby Union director of rugby Dave Reddin after Wales' 31-17 win against Italy. Steve Tandy's side ended their Six Nations campaign on a high with an impressive win over Italy, ending a three-year Six Nations losing streak. The team reflect on Wales' first win in the competition in 1,099 days, assess Tandy's impact as head coach and discuss the latest with the union's plans to cut a region.

Mar 15, 202633 min

Scrum V Top 5: Nigel Owens

Comedian and actor Mike Bubbins welcomes former referee Nigel Owens to his bar. Regarded as one of the great referees of the game, Nigel will be revealing his favourite five and six nations matches.Warning: contains themes around suicide Support is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/

Mar 13, 20261h 2m

The Warm Up: Back in the Vale with Tandy

As Wales welcome Italy to Cardiff for their final Six Nations match of 2026, Lauren Salter is joined by Wales head coach Steve Tandy and former internationals Jon Davies, Tom Shanklin and Alex Cuthbert.

Mar 12, 202643 min

Golden Boy - Louis Rees-Zammit

Louis Rees-Zammit took a leap and switched lanes while the world watched. A story of chasing the big dream and figuring out who you are when everyone’s already decided.

Mar 9, 20263 min

Galloping Carre delights Dublin but Wales lose again

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former internationals James Hook, Ian Gough and Scott Williams to consider another Six Nations defeat for Wales in Ireland - while still in a state of shock following a jaw-dropping try from prop Rhys Carre.

Mar 7, 202617 min

The Warm Up: Good times in Dublin

The Six Nations returns as Wales travel to Dublin to face Ireland. Catrin Heledd is joined by former internationals Jonathan Davies, Ellis Jenkins and Tom Shanklin.

Mar 5, 202649 min

Scrum V Top5: Glenn Webbe

Comedian and actor Mike Bubbins welcomes a cult hero of Welsh rugby to his bar, Glenn Webbe. Glenn was the first British player to score a hat trick in a World Cup and now heads to Mike’s bar to discuss his top 5 wingers.Warning: contains themes of racism. Help is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/

Mar 2, 20261h 1m

Ireland preview & URC review

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales winger Alex Cuthbert, former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman and rugby journalist Alex Bywater to preview Ireland v Wales and look back on the weekend's URC action.

Mar 2, 202640 min

The Warm Up: They went into that game believing they could win

Lauren Salter is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Scott Baldwin to reflect on Wales v Scotland, preview this weekend’s URC, and discuss the news that the WRU are to face an EGM.

Feb 26, 202639 min
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