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Wales head coach Wayne Pivac joins the podcast to review a successful Six Nations and discusses a possible Lions tour for Louis Rees-Zammit as well as captain Alun Wyn Jones' future. And as one tournament ends, another begins and Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill, Worcester Warriors back-row Sioned Harries and broadcaster Laura-Jane Jones ahead of the start of the Women's Six Nations this weekend.

One of Wales' standout performers from the Six Nations, prop Wyn Jones joins the podcast to reflect on the tournament and a disappointing night in Paris on Saturday. Andrew Cotter, the BBC's commentator on rugby union and more recently on his dogs Olive and Mabel during the lockdown, helps Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Lauren Jenkins look ahead to France against Scotland and pick a revised Lions XV.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by Dan Lydiate who discusses whether the Wales squad believed they could win the Grand Slam this year. French journalist Cécile Grès gives us an insight into the French camp who will be looking to upset the party in Paris on Saturday and former Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes dials in from Japan to give his thoughts on Wayne Pivac, George North at centre and how Wales can stop the likes of Antoine Dupont and Virimi Vakatawa.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by Wales and Scarlets scrum-half Kieran Hardy to discuss his quick-thinking against England and his social media presence before Zebre head coach Michael Bradley joins to talk about what threats Italy might pose Wales on Saturday as well as the future of Italian rugby.

Wales beat England to win the Triple Crown, hooker Elliot Dee on missing out on a big bash, Cardiff Blues or Cardiff Rugby, and the post-match interview debrief. There’s lots to talk about on this week’s Scrum V podcast with Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Lauren Jenkins are joined by Joe Marler and Tom Fordyce to preview Wales v England and Steff Evans shares his mullet tips.

Fresh from the Wales camp Willis Halaholo talks us through his first international cap, and South African presenter Elma Smit speaks to Gareth, Lauren and Nicky about the prospect of the British and Irish Lions tour, and the new Rainbow Cup, going ahead… or not?

Devin Ibanez plays in Major League Rugby in the USA and recently came out as gay, one of few men in the sport to do so. He speaks to Lauren Jenkins about his story and his hopes to make rugby a more inclusive sport.

Gareth, Nicky and Lauren analyse the Ireland win, look ahead to Saturday with BBC Scotland's Tom English and chat to WillGriff John.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins discuss Josh Adams' suspension for two Six Nations matches after breaching Covid rules and look ahead to Wales' game against Ireland with Nicky Robinson and Murray Kinsella.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson are joined by Rugby Union Weekly's Chris Jones and Ugo Monye to preview this year's Six Nations and pick a combined Wales and England XV.

Rhys Webb talks about his omission from Wales’ 6 Nations squad, and we catch up with current Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde.

Dan’s back in the Wales squad, Tomas Francis on why he’s joining the Ospreys and we introduce the cliché counter.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins talk about respect and dissent on the pitch, discuss the potential postponement of the Six Nations with Illtud Dafydd and speak to Mark Jones about his move to Worcester as senior assistant coach.

We're back fitter, faster and stronger in 2021 with Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Lauren Jenkins discussing the latest goings on in Welsh rugby including John Mulvihill's situation at the Cardiff Blues. Jamie Roberts and Dan Lydiate join the podcast to discuss the 2021 Lions tour and we hear from PDC world champion Gerwyn Price.

Gareth and Nicky are joined by world number three darts player Gerwyn 'The Iceman' Price to discuss his rugby career and his hopes for this year's PDC World Championships.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Lauren Jenkins try to highlight the positives from a tough year in the podcast's 2020 awards.

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to former Dragons wing Adam Hughes about suing rugby's governing bodies for negligence and Dr Bennet Omalu, the forensic pathologist who discovered the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and rocked American football with his research into the brain injuries sustained by players in the National Football League (NFL).

Gareth and Nicky talk retirement, concussion, the Principality stadium, and Champions Cup action with Italian rugby legend, Sergio Parisse ahead of Scarlets v Toulon.

Dean Ryan opens up on his experiences with concussions as a player and a coach, as well as previewing the Dragons’ return to the Champions Cup for the first time in a decade.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Dan Lydiate look at the key selection decisions Pivac has made ahead of Saturday and chat to Italy's Welsh-born scrum-half Stephen Varney.

Nicky makes a bold statement, Dan backs Pivac's big call, Kevin Morgan talks Georgian diets and Gareth shows us his needy side.

Hayward’s gone, Lydiate’s locked in his car & Jordi Murphy’s here to preview Ireland.

A self-confessed joker, Wales & Scarlets prop Rob Evans tells Gareth Rhys Owen, how recent setbacks have made him grow up and focus on the pitch.

Dan Lydiate on being chucked out of the Wales whatsapp group, and Rhys Patchell lifts the lid on who's in charge of music, laundry and all the other players committees!

Dan Lydiate has joined the team, and talks swerving press conferences, Gethin Jenkins the coach & the latest Wales team to play France.

Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to France assistant coach Shaun Edwards about the joyless experience of beating Wales, clear messaging and exactly how many trophies he's won.

Ahead of Exeter's Champions Cup final against Racing 92, Gareth Rhys Owen talks to Wales prop Tomas Francis about his obsession with scrummaging and Lego and the time he asked Adam Jones for an autograph.

Wayne Pivac has named his squad for Wales' matches this autumn. Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Gareth Griffiths mull over the seven new faces who have made the cut.

Nick Tompkins on Welsh qualification, surviving meningitis & the search for a hobby.

Turnbull on the Pro14, Tompkins on the next big thing & Myler’s key role at the Ospreys.

Scarlets head coach Glenn Delaney’s admiration for the Fox, Mu’anga and Guns N’Roses.

Gareth and Nicky catch up with Wales' next big thing...Bristol youngster Ioan Lloyd.

A candid Sam Davies on Misdemeanours, exile and becoming a leader at the Dragons.We also catch up with Dwayne Peel, before Ulster take on Leinster in the Pro14 final.

Nick Williams reflects on an emotional career and his new life as a body guard.

Ken Owens reflects on 250 games for the Scarlets and trips in his new campervan.Join Gareth and Nicky as they look back on a weekend of tries, red cards and mullets.

Swapping crowds for empty stadiums, playbooks for pay cuts and rugby boots for a shirt and tie.

Catrin Heledd is joined by WRU Operations Director Julie Paterson, World Rugby board member Angela Ruggiero and Chair of the WRU’s Professional Rugby Board Amanda Blanc.

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.