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S3 E51: Justin Marshall on being a Kiwi in Wales and winding up youngsters

Former All Blacks scrum-half Justin Marshall joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson

May 17, 202057 min

S3 E50: Mark Jones on life at the Crusaders

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales wing Mark Jones who talks about life in New Zealand and how he’s getting on at the Crusaders.

May 12, 202018 min

S3 E49: Bobby Stridgeon on Ice cream & training hard.

WRU strength and conditioning coach Bobby Stridgeon reveals how Wales' best trainer needs ice cream to reward the squad, and why a Greggs pasty on a match-day is a superstition he won't go without.For more exclusive interviews with the likes of Jamie Roberts, Dan Biggar Billy Vunipola and Rhys Webb, download and listen on BBC Sound

May 7, 202027 min

S3 E48: Rhys Webb on life after Toulon and volunteering during lockdown

Rhys Webb speaks exclusively to the Scrum V podcast about how it all ended with Toulon, before joining Bath on a short term deal.Webb will be an Ospreys player again come July, but has been spending his time in lockdown making PPE equipment, and home schooling his three sons.For more exclusive interviews with the likes of Jamie Roberts, Dan Biggar & Billy Vunipola download and listen on BBC Sounds.

Apr 30, 202029 min

S3 E47: Jamie Roberts...100 caps, losing a bet and what's next.

Jamie Roberts talks about accepting he might not play for Wales again, and losing money to former Wales and Lions teammate Martyn Williams.

Apr 26, 202029 min

S3 E46: Billy Vunipola is Welsh...well, sort of.

England's Billy Vunipola lifts the lid on growing up in Wales, wearing the red shirt as a schoolboy...and why big brother Mako still has a Welsh accent.Speaking exclusively to the Scrum V podcast, Billy tells Nicky and Gareth, what Wales new boy Nick Tompkins is really like, and what away trips he's looking forward to with Saracens playing in the RFU Championship next season.

Apr 23, 202035 min

S3 E45: Dan Biggar...on Dan Biggar

Dan Biggar tells Gareth & Nicky that he's eyeing up Neil Jenkins' job with Wales once he's done playing, and how being in lockdown means spending more time with his young family.

Apr 19, 202029 min

S3 E44: How are the players? WRPA Chief Executive Barry Cawte.

WRPA Chief Executive Barry Cawte speaks to Gareth about the future of the game in Wales following the COVID-19 pandemic.Cawte discusses, contracts, welfare and if when he thinks we'll see rugby played again.

Apr 16, 202016 min

S3 E43: Scott Quinnell...lockdown and bad broadband.

Scott Quinnell dispels the Martin Johnson myth on the Lions tour '97...and how gardening during the lockdown is taking its toll, with Gareth and Nicky.

Apr 14, 202025 min

S3 E42: Ed Jackson on his road to recovery

3 years after suffering a career ending neck injury, former Dragons 8 Ed Jackson talks to Gareth Rhys Owen on his recovery.

Apr 9, 202028 min

S3 E41: Lockdown in Dubai with Mike Phillips

Gareth Rhys Owen & Nicky Robinson are joined by ex Wales & Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips from his apartment in Dubai, where like us all he's in lockdown.In this episode he talks about his high profile move from the Blues to the Ospreys, winning titles in France and who he thinks will be the Lions 9 in South Africa next summer.

Apr 1, 202029 min

S3 E40: Staying healthy with Robin Sowden-Taylor

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson are joined by Cardiff Blues' head of strength and conditioning coach, Robin Sowden-Taylor

Mar 27, 202030 min

S3 E39: Coronavirus and Scarlets’ offer to the NHS

Gareth Rhys Owen talks to Scarlets' general manager Jon Daniels about their offer to the NHS and also chats to BBC Sport’s Tom Fordyce.

Mar 25, 202028 min

S3 E38: Scarlets' Brad Mooar on the coronavirus

Gareth Rhys Owen chats to Scarlets head coach Brad Mooar about the impact of coronavirus on rugby

Mar 20, 202020 min

S3 E37: Wales v Scotland to go ahead as planned

Gareth Rhys Owen talks to Wales forward Ross Moriarty ahead of Wales v Scotland

Mar 12, 202020 min

S3 E36: W6N - The Overview

With the final match against Scotland postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Catrin Heledd and Philippa Tuttiett reflect on the Wales women's Six Nations campaign 2020.

Mar 12, 202022 min

S3 E35: Wales edged out by England

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Tom Fordyce dissect Wales' 33-30 loss to England.

Mar 7, 202019 min

S3 E34: Liam Williams and Josh Navidi return for Twickenham

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Ugo Monye, Chris Jones, Gareth Charles, Hadleigh Parkes, Jake Ball and Josh Navidi ahead of England v Wales.

Mar 5, 202051 min

S3 E33: W6N – Getting to know Rookie Rugby

Catrin Heledd is joined by former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett to talk Rookie Rugby with the WRU General Manager of Women and Girls rugby Charlotte Wathan, and Wales internationals, Shona Powell-Hughes and Kelsey Jones.

Mar 4, 202031 min

S3 E32: Wales' fly-half options dissected

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson dissect Wales' current options at fly-half

Mar 3, 202043 min

S3 E31: Scott Baldwin on gambling addiction

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to Wales and Harlequins hooker Scott Baldwin about his struggles with gambling addiction.If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline to seek further information and support.

Feb 27, 202059 min

S3 E30: W6N – France outclass Wales at the Arms Park

Catrin Heledd is joined by former Wales international Dyddgu Hywel to reflect on Wales’ 50-0 loss to France at the Arms Park.

Feb 24, 202014 min

S3 E29: France overcome Wales in Cardiff thriller

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson react to Wales’ 23-27 defeat to France in Cardiff.

Feb 22, 202016 min

S3 E28: Hadleigh Parkes and the try that never was!

Gareth Rhys Owen and Gareth Charles react to the Wales team to face France, and catch up with centre Hadleigh Parkes.

Feb 20, 202025 min

S3 E27: W6N - Wales v France preview

Catrin Heledd is joined by former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett and current players Cerys Hale and Gwellian Pyrs to discuss the challenge of facing France this weekend

Feb 19, 202023 min

S3 E26: Who will start against France?

Gareth Rhys Owen and Sean Holley look ahead to France and talk Ospreys

Feb 18, 202022 min

S3 E25: Thierry Dusautoir on Wales v France

The 2011 World Rugby Player of the Year Thierry Dusautoir previews Wales against France and kicking coach Neil Jenkins provides a fitness update from the Wales camp.

Feb 13, 202013 min

S3 E24: W6N - Wales, Ireland and Storm Ciara

Catrin Heledd is joined by former Wales international Dyddgu Hywel to reflect on Wales' defeat to Ireland in Donnybrook, where Storm Ciara proved a challenge for both teams.

Feb 10, 202018 min

S3 E23: Wales humbled in Dublin

Gareth Rhys Owen and Andrew Coombs react to Wales' 24-14 defeat to Ireland in Dublin.

Feb 8, 202015 min

S3 E22: Nick Tompkins starts against Ireland

Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales lock Andrew Coombs react to the Wales squad to face Ireland and speak to Wales prop Wyn Jones about playing for Llandovery RFC and who were his front row idols as a youngster.

Feb 6, 202035 min

S3 E21: W6N - Wales v Ireland preview

Catrin Heledd is joined by former Wales international Dyddgu Hywel, as well as current players centre Hannah Jones and lock Gwen Crabb.

Feb 5, 202020 min

S3 E20: Wayne's winning way as Wales beat Italy

Gareth & former Wales International Andrew Coombes reflect on Wales' Six Nations win against Italy and play selectors ahead of the visit to Dublin to face Ireland.

Feb 1, 202014 min

S3 E19: Wayne Pivac's first Six Nations XV

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Cennydd Davies dissect Wayne Pivac's XV to play Italy

Jan 30, 202019 min

S3 E18: W6N - Wales v Italy preview

Catrin Heledd is joined by Wales Women’s coach Geraint Lewis to chat through the team to face Italy, as well as flanker Beth Lewis and fly-half Robyn Wilkins.

Jan 29, 202027 min

S3 E17: Josh Adams on rooming with Rees-Zammit

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to Wales wing Josh Adams about scoring the most Rugby World Cup tries, coaching Yr Hendy a week before the Six Nations and rooming with Louis Rees-Zammit.

Jan 28, 202020 min

S3 E16: W6N – Inside the Wales Women's camp

Catrin Heledd and former international Philippa Tuttiett are joined by Wales Women’s coach Chris Horsman and captain Siwan Lillicrap to get a closer look at the camp ahead of their Six Nations campaign.

Jan 24, 202034 min

S3 E15: The Six Nations launch

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson are joined by a variety of guests including Alun Wyn Jones and Wayne Pivac, as they travel to London for the Six Nations launch.

Jan 22, 202049 min

S3 E14: The Willis Halaholo story

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson sit down with Cardiff Blues centre Willis Halaholo to discuss growing up in New Zealand, winning a Super Rugby title with the Hurricanes and his ambition to represent Wales.

Jan 20, 202057 min

S3 E13: Wales Six Nations squad announcement

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to Wayne Pivac, Eddie Butler and the BBC's rugby correspondent Chris Jones as he gives a behind-the-scenes look at Wales' Six Nations squad announcement.

Jan 15, 202018 min

S3 E12: Mark Jones joins Crusaders coaching team

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to former Wales wing Mark Jones about moving his family to New Zealand to join the Crusaders' coaching team.

Jan 13, 202012 min

S3 E11: Should Wales pick Louis Rees-Zammit?

Gareth and Nicky discuss Louis Rees-Zammit, Rhys Webb and Liam Williams in this episode.

Jan 9, 202045 min

S3 E10: Scrum V Review of 2019

Gareth Rhys Owen and Sean Holley look back on all the rugby in 2019

Dec 29, 201928 min

S3 E9: The Scarlets Christmas Party

Gareth heads to the Scarlets Christmas Party to chat to some of the players ahead of the derbies

Dec 19, 201928 min

S3 E8: Rob Howley banned for betting

Gareth Rhys Owen and Gareth Griffiths react to Rob Howley's ban for breaching betting rules and discuss whether Brad Mooar will leave the Scarlets to join the All Blacks.

Dec 16, 201918 min

S3 E7: Red cards, 'sexy rugby' and calling in sick

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson look back on the weekend's rugby and Nicky explains how rugby players call in sick

Dec 10, 201934 min

S3 E6: Sean Holley on Mike Ruddock at the Ospreys

Gareth Rhys Owen talks to former Ospreys coach Sean Holley about Mike Ruddock’s short-term appointment to the Ospreys. We also hear from Ruddock who talks about what exactly his role entails.

Dec 4, 201943 min

S3 E5: What is happening at the Ospreys?

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Gareth Griffiths discuss Allen Clarke's departure from the Ospreys and speak to coaches and players from the other regions at the PRO14 launch day at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Nov 28, 201944 min

S3 E4: Warren Gatland Special

In a special edition of the Pod, Warren Gatland joins Gareth for an extended interview.

Nov 19, 201917 min

RWC Daily 46: South Africa win the World Cup

Gareth, Nicky and Tom Fordyce review South Africa's victory over England in the final.

Nov 2, 201915 min

RWC Daily 45: All Blacks triumph in Gatland's goodbye

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson look back on Wales' 40-17 loss to New Zealand.

Nov 1, 201915 min