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S5 E45: 14 changes with Jean de Villiers

With 19 changes made to the South Africa 2nd test squad, Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths discuss the squad with Jean de Villers and catch up with Will Rowlands after the near defeat on Saturday.

Jul 5, 202223 min

S5 E44: South Africa v Wales with Jamie Roberts

Lauren Jenkins is accompanied by Gareth Griffiths, Nicky Robinson and Jamie Roberts this week. You can find out everything you need to know about what went well and what went wrong in the 1st test vs South Africa. And Jamie Roberts believes Wales can still win the series...

Jul 3, 202231 min

S5 E43: The Latest Magnificent Seven

Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are joined by rugby journalist Matthew Southcombe to discuss the Wales team announcement for the first test in Pretoria. Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell will make his Wales debut, George North returns to midfield while Alun Wyn Jones takes his place on the bench alongside Josh Navidi and Tomas Francis.

Jun 30, 202217 min

S5 E42: 'We've come out here to get 3 wins'

Wales are facing a 3 match test series versus the Springboks. It doesn't get much bigger than this. Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths have been previewing the tour with Josh Navidi who's looking forward to the 1st test and his wedding.

Jun 28, 202227 min

Phil Bennett: A Tribute

Gareth Rhys Owen and guests look back and celebrate the life of legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Phil Bennett

Jun 14, 202226 min

S5 E41: The State of the Nation's Game

As it's the last pod of the season. The regions are in turmoil. Yet another year goes by without any silverware. Gareth and Lauren bring on a panel of guest speakers to dissect what's actually happening to the Welsh Rugby Union and the regions.

May 24, 20221h 4m

S5 E40: Wayne's World

Gareth Rhys Owen asks Wayne Pivac all the big questions about his selection of the Wales squad to tour South Africa in July.

May 18, 202217 min

S5 E39: Where is Rob Evans going next?

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson talk with Rob Evans about his next venture. They also look forward to the last weekend of the URC.

May 17, 202233 min

S5 E38: The Next Chapter

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson talk with Hallam Amos about retiring from rugby and becoming a doctor. They also catch up with Lloyd Ashley about the next step of his career.The team also dissect the leaked review of Welsh rugby and discuss what are the implications of cutting one of the regions.

May 10, 202246 min

S5 E37: Does 4 fit into 3?

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by rugby correspondent Gareth Griffiths to digest the release of the Independent Oakwell Review and discuss what are the implications of cutting one of the regions.

May 5, 202212 min

Did Wales' Women have a successful Six Nations?

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson review the Women's Six Nations with Ioan Cunningham whilst also looking ahead to Europe and the last few games of the URC.

May 3, 202238 min

Tries, non-tries and stats

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson talk about the best non-tries ever with Jaz Joyce. They also look ahead of the final weekend of the women's six nations and the penultimate round of the URC.

Apr 26, 202238 min

'It's Harry not Harrison'

Catrin Heledd disturbs Nicky Robinson’s holiday to digest the last weekend of rugby action. Natalia Johns explains how excited the Welsh squad are to face France on Friday. And Harrison Keddie looks forward for the ‘second leg’ of the Scarlets v Dragons derby.

Apr 19, 202244 min

S5 E33: A Decade’s Progress in a Year

Lauren Jenkins is joined by Philippa Tuttiett and Nicky Robinson to digest the last weekend of rugby action. Alisha Butchers explains how much the Welsh squad has developed in this campaign and the lessons they learnt versus England. While Ali Donnelly breaks down the tournament so far, and how fantastic it is to see so many people going to watch the games live.

Apr 12, 202240 min

S5 E32: Let’s make it uncomfortable

We’re finally back on the road again and our destinations couldn’t be more of a contrast: James Botham talks about Cardiff's attitude after their derby defeat, whilst there’s a DJ, some questionable footwear and a lot of positive vibes at the Wales Women Camp.

Apr 6, 202249 min

S5 E31: No Woman No Try

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Nicky Robinson, Phillipa Tuttiett and Dona Rose to discuss Wales’ Women Six Nations opener vs Ireland and the Welsh regions recent trips to South Africa. Victoria Rush also talks about her recent documentary, No Woman No Try

Mar 29, 202245 min

S5 E30: The Big Welsh Six Nations Review

Lauren Jenkins is joined by James Hook, Andrew Coombs and Gareth Davies to evaluate Wales’ six nations campaign. Simon Muderack gives his thoughts on how Wales should rebuild looking towards the future and Sisili Tuipulotu joins Phillipa Tuttiett to preview the Women’s Six Nations as Wales prepares to face Ireland on Saturday.

Mar 22, 202249 min

S5 E29: Alun Wyn back for Italian job

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by Scott Baldwin to talk selection ahead of the Italy game. Stephen Varney calls in from the Italian camp as he reveals how Italy will play against Wales and Dillon Lewis takes a break from Wales training and describes how Alun Wyn Jones has been going about training this week.

Mar 15, 202238 min

S5 E28: Pivac makes four changes for France

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson react to Wayne Pivac's Wales squad to face France on Friday which sees four changes to the side that lost in Twickenham.

Mar 9, 202214 min

S5 E27: "Can they do it on a Friday night in Cardiff"

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by Jamie Roberts and Johnnie Beattie to look ahead to Wales v France. We're also joined by Wales' Will Rowlands and James Down who left his club Lokomotiv Penza after resigning due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 8, 202253 min

S5 E26: Alex Cuthbert on life on and off the pitch

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins chat to Wales winger Alex Cuthbert about life on and off the pitch. We also catch up with France defence coach Shaun Edwards and referee Ben Whitehouse.

Mar 1, 202250 min

S5 E25: Faletau and Adams return for Twickenham

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson react to England and Wales' matchday squad's ahead of Saturday's game at Twickenham.

Feb 24, 202211 min

S5 E24: England v Wales Preview

Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson preview England v Wales with Scott Baldwin and Mike Brown.

Feb 22, 202235 min

S5 E23: Ross Moriarty talks old school rugby and facing England

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson chat to Ross Moriarty after Wales' 20-17 win against Scotland. We're also joined by Sean Holley to dissect the action.

Feb 15, 202232 min

S5 E22: Jac Morgan handed Wales debut

Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson react to Wales and Scotland's matchday squad's ahead of Saturday's game. We're also joined by former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson.

Feb 10, 202220 min

S5 E21: Wales humbled at the Aviva

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky dissect Wales' 29-7 loss to Ireland. Wales hooker Dewi Lake joins us to reflect on his first cap and we preview Scotland with Ryan Wilson and Tom English.

Feb 8, 202243 min

S5 E20: Josh Adams starts at centre in Dublin

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson react to Wayne Pivac's team for Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin.

Feb 3, 202211 min

S5 E19: The Big Six Nations Preview

Wales hooker Ryan Elias joins Gareth, Lauren and Nicky to look ahead to the Six Nations opener against Ireland whilst Geordan Murphy, Willi Heinz and David Sisi help preview the tournament.

Feb 1, 20221h 18m

S5 E18: Jamie goes down under

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky are joined by Jamie Roberts to discuss his move from the Dragons to the Waratahs. Former Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman also joins the pod to discuss the current state of Welsh rugby.

Jan 25, 202241 min

S5 E17: Wales announce Six Nations squad

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky are joined by Wales head coach Wayne Pivac as he announces his Six Nations squad. Captain Siwan Lillicrap also joins us to talk professional contracts.

Jan 19, 202243 min

S5 E16: "Every year is the year of the Finn"

Gareth and Lauren are joined by Scotland and Racing 92 fly-half Finn Russell, Glasgow Warriors head coach Danny Wilson and BBC Scotland's rugby reporter Tom English.

Jan 11, 202238 min

S5 E15: Slammed

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins chat to 'Slammed' producer Craig Withycombe and Dragons director of rugby Dean Ryan

Jan 6, 202244 min

S5 E14: Rugby goes back behind closed doors

Lauren Jenkins, Nicky Robinson and Gareth Griffiths are joined by Scarlets executive chairman Simon Muderack to react to the news that Festive sport in Wales will be held behind closed doors. We're also joined by Cardiff Rugby's Rowan Jenkins to look back on their recent games against Toulouse and Harlequins.

Dec 21, 202152 min

S5 E13: Quiz Of The Year - Scrum V vs Feast Of Football

The Scrum V team take on the Feast of Football podcast in the quiz of the year!

Dec 14, 20211h 28m

S5 E12: Room Service

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson are joined by Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel and Cardiff Rugby's Josh Turnbull to chat about life in a quarantine hotel as an athlete.

Dec 7, 202149 min

S5 E11: "Frustration and Isolation"

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky speak to a number of guests as Covid hits the Welsh regions in South Africa

Nov 30, 202153 min

S5 E10: Wales beat the Wallabies

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson look back on Wales' win over Australia and chat concussions with former Dragons centre Adam Hughes. We're also joined by France defence coach Shaun Edwards, talk URC with Josh Turnbull and Wales' Hannah Jones joins us to tell us about her special day.

Nov 23, 202154 min

S5 E9: Australia Preview with Matt Giteau

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky are joined by Wallabies legend Matt Giteau to preview Saturday's Test. Siwan Lilicrap and Hannah Jones also join us to chat Canada and contracts.

Nov 16, 202147 min

S5 E8: Springboks Review & Fiji Preview with Gareth Baber

Gareth, Nicky and Lauren are joined by Fiji head coach Gareth Baber ahead Sunday's game. Lynne Cantwell also joins us to look ahead to Wales' Women take on South Africa.

Nov 9, 202150 min

S5 E7: All Blacks Review & Springboks Preview

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky review the All Blacks game and Thinus Delport previews South Africa. We're also joined by Philippa Tuttiett to preview Wales' women's games this month.

Nov 2, 202152 min

S5 E6: Wales v New Zealand preview with Brad Mooar

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins review the latest URC action and look ahead to Wales v New Zealand with All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar.

Oct 26, 202134 min

S5 E5: Robin McBryde on facing the All Blacks

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson dissect this weekend's URC games and chat to Robin McBryde ahead of Wales v New Zealand.

Oct 19, 202144 min

S5 E4: Show me the money

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson discuss all the latest news from the United Rugby Championship, look ahead to the Wales autumn squad announcement and speak to Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate as he continues his recovery from injury.

Oct 12, 202138 min

S2 E3: Joshing with Jake

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson dissect this weekend's action with former Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman.

Oct 5, 202132 min

S5 E2: Plan C

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson dissect the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship.

Sep 28, 202135 min

S5 E1: The Brand is Back!

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are back to preview the upcoming United Rugby Championship season with friends of the pod!

Sep 23, 202147 min

S4 E54: South Africa win the series

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by former Springbok back Thinus Delport and Wales flanker Dan Lydiate after the Lions lost the third Test and therefore the series to South Africa.

Aug 8, 202135 min

S4 E53: We go to a decider!

Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson dissect the second Test with former international players Adam Jones and Stefan Terblanche.

Aug 1, 202135 min

S4 E52: The Lions' win the first Test

James Hook and Bobby Skinstad join Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson for the first Test verdict.

Jul 25, 202129 min

S4 E51: The Lions' tour roars into life

After the Lions' first defeat of the tour against a strong South Africa 'A' side, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by 2013 Test Lion Dan Lydiate and rugby writer Simnikiwe Xabanisa as excitement builds for the first Test in just over a week. Lauren and Nicky also discuss what Wayne Pivac's Wales will have to do differently to go one better against Argentina in their final international of the series on Saturday.

Jul 15, 202138 min