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'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

S4 E50: COVID-19 hits the Lions camp

After a hectic 24 hours in South Africa, Gareth, Lauren and Nicky discuss the uncertain future of the British & Irish Lions Tour and the team’s victory over Cell C Sharks. We also look back at Wales’ thrashing of Canada and look ahead to the Test against Argentina, as Wales and Cardiff Rugby flanker James Botham joins the podcast.

Jul 8, 202137 min

S4 E49: Lions roar… and bite!

Lions roar… and bite, as one of our guests this week will tell you! Scott Baldwin joins Gareth, Lauren and Nicky to talk Lions, Wales and winning the Premiership title with Harlequins. South African rugby journalist Brenden Nel gives us the lowdown on the coronavirus crisis facing the British and Irish Lions. Canada head coach Kingsley Jones also joins the podcast as he leads his team to face Wales this weekend.

Jun 30, 202152 min

S4 E48: Captain’s Challenge – yay or nay?!

Fresh from his Wales call up, Josh Turnbull joins Gareth and Lauren to review the Pro14 season and the Rainbow Cup. We also hear from Wayne Pivac following his squad selection for Wales' summer Tests.

Jun 10, 202132 min

S4 E47: The Welsh World Cup winner

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky speak with a key member of the Springboks' 2019 World Cup triumph, former South Africa Strength and Conditioning Coach, Aled Walters. The Llangadog man, who's now Head of Physical Performance at Leicester Tigers, gives the pod the low down on Rassie Erasmus and his World Cup winning side ahead of the British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa. Also, Lauren and Nicky dissect the latest happenings in Pro14's Rainbow Cup.

Jun 2, 202136 min

S4 E46: He's going to a land down under...

Gareth Rhys Owen is back on the podcast after two weeks off, and he and Nicky Robinson are joined by Wales and Scarlets lock Jake Ball. Jake speaks exclusively to the Scrum V Podcast about his imminent departure to Australia where he’ll meet his six-month old son for the very first time, and tells us why he’s not ruling out further caps for Wales. Gareth also catches up with Georgia Evans, the Wales and Saracens second row, ahead of their Premier 15s final versus Harlequins women this weekend.

May 26, 202138 min

S4 E45: Sheedo! Sheedo!

Lauren and Nicky are joined by Wales and Bristol Bears fly-half Callum Sheedy, who talks about THAT Bristol versus Gloucester match, gives the run down on Pat Lam, and shares his goals and aspirations for the immediate future. Ospreys’ Scott Otten also joins the pod - he opens up about his career-ending neck injury and what’s next for the hooker.

May 19, 202138 min

S4 E44: “I can smile again…”

Former Wales, now Canada assistant coach Rob Howley joins the pod - he opens up about life lessons following his breach of betting rules and subsequent ban from rugby, British & Irish Lions, his relationship with Warren Gatland, and how ironically he’ll be returning to Cardiff for his first game back when Canada face Wales. The man who can do it all – Ireland and Munster lock/back-row Tadhg Beirne talks about his first Lions call up. Also, Lauren and Nicky mull over Glenn Delaney’s sudden departure from Scarlets.

May 13, 202145 min

S4 E43: "I told you he'd pick him!"

It's the ultimate "I told you so" moment as Warren Gatland picks his Lions squad. Dan Biggar joins our team.

May 6, 202142 min

S4 E42: Scrum V Lions Committee ft. Jones & Bowe

British and Irish Lions legends Adam Jones and Tommy Bowe join Gareth, Lauren & Nicky to select their 36-man squad for the Lions tour to South Africa ahead of Warren Gatland’s official announcement next week.

Apr 28, 20211h 10m

S4 E41: Live fast...

Gareth and Lauren talk to Cardiff Blues head coach Dai Young and discuss the Rainbow Cup.

Apr 21, 202137 min

S4 E40: Three Welshmen, a Scotsman and a Kiwi walk into a bar...

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky get former Wales wing Shane Williams’ take on Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions coach selection, in particular his ex-teammate Steve Tandy. We also speak to Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap about the disappointing defeat against Ireland in the women’s Six Nations and what’s next for the squad.

Apr 14, 202147 min

S4 E39: Pounds, euros and rubles

Gareth, Lauren and Nicky speak to Scarlets chairman Simon Muderack about those Dwayne Peel talks, transfers and trimming the squad. They also assess whether the women’s game can go professional with BBC Sport reporter and commentator Sara Orchard, and speak to Russian rugby’s Welsh professional James Down.

Apr 7, 202157 min