Scrum V

Trolling England football legend Paul Scholes & being the fastest with club and country.The Scrum V podcast finally meets Wales' latest wing prodigy Louis Rees-Zammit.

Wales prop Rhys Carre joins Gareth Rhys Owen to discuss his return to Cardiff Blues and his season at Saracens

Why would anyone choose not to play for their country? Owen Williams explains his decision to move to Japan.Williams is joining Japanese Top League side Red Hurricanes.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and reporter Gareth Griffiths discuss the thorny issue of player salaries and contracts.

Former Ireland wing Tommy Bowe reveals who was his hardest teammate at the Ospreys, what Paul O'Connell would say to fire up the squad for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions, and shares his views on the potential changes to rugby's global calendar with Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson.

Light at the end of the tunnel...a medical expert, a CEO and our own Nicky Robinson discuss the prospects of rugby’s return

New Zealand legend Ma'a Nonu speaks exclusively to the Scrum V podcast about the time he borrowed Jonah Lomu's car and the small matter of winning the Rugby World Cup....twice.

Following the death of George Floyd in America, former Wales international Nathan Brew and current Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt address the issue of racism with Gareth Rhys Owen.

Wales and Lions hooker Richard Hibbard discusses his alias, nonsense laws and the time he played rugby league for St Helens.

Playbooks, accountability and Wales’ next fly-half superstar.Bristol's Director of Rugby, Pat Lam takes us through his coaching philosophy.

Family first, rugby second - Hadleigh Parkes tells us why he’s moving to Japan. The centre explains his decision to sacrifice his Wales career by leaving the Scarlets.

Wales and Lions wing Alex Cuthbert speaks candidly about the effect social media trolls had on his mental health, and we hear from Ospreys lock and mental health advocate, Lloyd Ashley.Hear more exclusive interviews from the likes of Justin Marshall, Billy Vunipola and Rhys Webb only on the Scrum V podcasts, available to download and listen on BBC Sounds.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.