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At home with Dan Biggar
Dan Biggar welcomes Scrum V to Toulon to talk about his life in France and why he thinks Wales might surprise people at the World Cup.The 33-year-old has a chance to win a European trophy with Toulon in the EPCR Challenge Cup final.He also looks back at a turbulent season for Welsh rugby and gives his insight into the week the national players almost went on strike.

'Make or break for Welsh rugby' - the view from the players
The Scrum V team hear from two Welsh players who open up about the turmoil of the last season - and the ongoing concerns over contracts.Outgoing Cardiff fly half Jarrod Evans says it's been 'like a Netflix series' and Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt believes it's now 'make or break' for Welsh rugby.But is there hope going into next season?

The end of the season and Gatland’s World Cup training squad
Josh Navidi joins the Scrum V team to analyse the controversial inclusions - and exclusions - in Wales’ 54-man World Cup training squad.Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson also hear from Scarlets centre Joe Roberts and look back at their European Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Glasgow.They also pick out Wales’ players of the tournament after their encouraging third-place finish in the Women’s Six Nations.

S6E46: Too Lost In You? - A Women's Six Nations Special
The team look ahead to Wales' final Six Nations match in Italy and reflect on the 2023 tournament as England and France prepare for a record crowd at Twickenham.Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett and broadcaster Laura-Jane Jones.

S6E45: It's Always Sunny In Llanelli
The Scrum V team hit the road to Llanelli to see how the Scarlets are preparing for their European Challenge Cup semi-final against Glasgow on Saturday.Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and former Wales fly half Nicky Robinson speak to Jonathan Davies, head coach Dwayne Peel and the retiring Aaron Shingler as the region targets its first European trophy.They also look back at Wales' defeat to France in the penultimate round of the Women's Six Nations and discuss the controversy surrounding Dai Young and Cardiff.

S6E44: the Women's Six Nations and how to bridge the gap
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett are inside Wales HQ and back row Bethan Lewis sits down for a chat ahead of Wales' Six Nations match in France on Sunday.The team hear how professionalism has improved Wales' women - but how much more needs to be done to bridge the gap to France and England.

S6E43: Judgement Day and reasons to be cheerful?
With Judgement Day on the horizon Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson head to the Principality Stadium. They hear from a concerned Ospreys head coach Toby Booth, analyse Wales' big defeat to England in the Women's Six Nations and ask whether there are any reasons to be optimistic about Welsh rugby.

S6E42: Preparing for the big one
Lauren and Philippa Tuttiett are joined by former England wing Kat Merchant to preview this weekend's Women's Six Nations top-of-the-table clash between Wales and England.

S6E41: Can Scarlets win the Challenge Cup?
Gareth, Lauren and Nicky ask if Scarlets can go on and win the Challenge Cup after their win against Clermont and look ahead to the weekend's action.

S6E40: Sing when you're winning
Gareth and Lauren are joined by Alex Cuthbert to discuss the European weekend and pay tribute to Cardiff life president Peter Thomas.

S6 E39: A tribute to Peter Thomas and Scotland v Wales preview
Gareth and Lauren are joined by Philippa Tuttiett to preview Scotland v Wales in the Women's Six Nations this Saturday and former Lions and Wales flanker Martyn Williams pays tribute to former Cardiff Rugby chairman Peter Thomas who passed away this week.

S6E38: A new beginning
Gareth, Lauren and Nicky discuss Wales' win over Ireland and the future of Welsh rugby with former CEO of Sport Wales Huw G Jones.

S6 E37: Women’s Six Nations preview
Lauren is joined by former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett and editor of the Scrum Queens website Ali Donnelly ahead of the Women’s Six Nations.

S6E36: The Six Nations debrief. Tash-tastic
Gareth, Lauren and Nicky assess Wales’ Six Nations building up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, reflect on Ireland’s Grand Slam, preview the start of the Women’s Six Nations and discuss what is the best option for Nicky’s moustache after losing his bet – handlebar or pencil?

S6E35: The Last France
Mark Jones thinks Wales will beat France! Lauren is on her way to Paris. And Gro is hoping Nicky will have to grow a moustache.

S6E34: A Welsh Win!
We discuss a Welsh win with Gro in studio, Lauren in Nice and Illtud joins from Paris to preview France!

S6E33: Italy v Wales Team Announcement
Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson discuss the 6 changes to the Wales squad for their trip to Rome.

S6E32: Italy with Alex Cuthbert
We preview Italy v Wales with wing Alex Cuthbert and discuss the future of the Ospreys with the regions' flanker Sam Cross.

S6E31: England: The Debrief
Lauren, Gareth and Nicky go through round three fixtures and talk about the current regional contract crisis.

S6E31: Making the Grady
Wales v England team announcement with rugby journalist Alex Bywater.

S6E30: Mike Brown
The man Welsh rugby fans love to hate. A player who wore his heart on his sleeve and frankly didn’t care who he wound up and upset on the way, Mike Brown.

S6E30: Gatland cancels squad announcement
Steff Thomas & Nicky Robinson join Gareth at the vale, but no team announcement..

S6E29: Wales v England. Strike?
Simon Muderack, Mark Jones and Lloyd Ashley discuss the current crisis.

S6E28: Round 2 review
Mark Jones and Nicky Robinson digest round 2 of the six nations.

S6E27: A Question of Scots
Alan Dymock and Sam Quek are the guests previewing the second round of the Six Nations.

S6E26: Round 1 Review
Tom English and Mark Jones digest the first round of the Six Nations.

S6E25: Wales v Ireland with Josh Navidi
Josh Navidi tells us what it takes to beat Ireland and Cian Tracey talks us through their team selection.

S6E24: Back to basics
The team talk through Warren Gatland’s first team announcement of the Six Nations campaign.

S6E22: Six Nations Launch
The team are in London to talk with each coach and captain at the Six Nations launch.

S6E22: BREAKING: BBC INVESTIGATES
BBC Scrum V break down a series of allegations directed towards the WRU with the reporter who’s been leading the investigation Wyre Davies. The allegations - made by former employees - claim there is a culture of sexism , misogyny and bullying at the organisation. The WRU has investigated and say proper procedures were followed.

S6E21: Six Nations Squad with Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland comes on the pod to talk us through his selection for the six nations.

S6E20: Derby Recaps and Petrol Mishaps
Andrew Coombs and Mark Jones on team by team Christmas derbies performances.

S6E19: Ospreys win in France
- Rob Wainwright shares his memories of Doddie - Toby Booth on beating Montpellier - James Hook joins - Josh Turnbull on player contracts

S6E18: CEO Steve Phillips
Gareth and Lauren sit down for a 1-2-1 with Steve Phillips.

S6E17: Return of the Gats
- Steff Thomas on Warren Gatland - Mark Jones on player contracts - And some breaking news half way through recording..

S6E16: Painted Nails and Pivac's Pains
Gareth Rhys Owen with the latest Welsh rugby news and views.

S6E15: Storming Cape Town
Nicky and Gareth arrive in Cape Town to cover the weekend of URC Matches. They’re joined by Scarlets defence coach Gareth Williams and discuss Wayne Pivac’s future.

S6E14: What now for Wales & Wayne?
Adam Jones, Andrew Coombs and Alex Bywater join Lauren Jenkins in a round table discussion about what happens next with Wales.

S6E13: Georgia On My Mind ft. Wayne Pivac & Squidge Rugby
Wayne Pivac and Squidge Rugby digest Wales' win against Argentina and the squad announcement versus Georgia.

S6E12: All Blacks Debrief, Hola Pumas
Rio Dyer, Sam Costelow and Marcelo Bosch are the guests this week as Wales hope to improv their performance against Argentina.

S6 E11: The All Blacks are in town
Gareth is down training with the All Blacks while Lauren and Nicky are with Ken Owens.

S6 E9: Mark Drakeford
Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales shares his memories on the historic day when Llanelli beat the All Blacks 50 years ago.

S6 E8: A tip of the blue hat
The team are in the Vale and with the newest captain of Wales – Justin Tipuric.

Autumn squad with Wayne Pivac
The team are back together and back on the road. They meet up with Wales head coach Wayne Pivac to discuss his Wales squad announcement for the Autumn internationals. Philippa Tuttiett also joins the podcast to evaluate the women's Rugby World Cup and all the latest URC action.

S6 E7: Keira's Kick
Philippa Tuttiett and Andrew Coombs reflect on Wales Women's last gasp World Cup win over Scotland.

S6 E6: Dan Biggar Special
Dan Biggar reveals he’s leaving Saints, his future plans and life beyond rugby.

S6 E5: RWC Ready
The team preview the Rugby World Cup and are joined by Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan.

S6 E4: Where are you Dean?
Bernard Jackman joins the team to explain is successor Dean Ryan’s absence at the dragons and Mark Jones on Worcester’s woes.

S6 E3: We're going to rocket
Wales name their squad for next month's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

S6 E2: We’re not Backing Down
Dewi Lake on fronting up to the Boks, Fabulous Faletau and a tribute to Eddie Butler.