Scrum V
- Episodes
- 681
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- several times a week
- Latest episode
- Oct 22, 2026
About the podcast
The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
Episodes 681
The Warm Up: 'I'd pick me... I mean Mee'
Lauren Salter and former Wales trio Alex Cuthbert, Ellis Jenkins and Liam Williams pore over Steve Tandy's latest squad selection.
WRU's £18m loss: Is Welsh rugby living beyond its means?
Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to WRU chief financial officer Gavin Marshall about an £18.1m loss, another forecast loss and why he believes funding for the professional regions must be reduced. Plus, Scrum V writer …
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Gareth Rhys Owen speaks to WRU chief financial officer Gavin Marshall about an £18.1m loss, another forecast loss and why he believes funding for the professional regions must be reduced. Plus, Scrum V writer Matt Lloyd joins the debate on the future of the regions, Cardiff's ownership and the financial challenges facing Welsh rugby.
Wales squad announcement, European rugby and private jets!
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by Wales Head Coach Steve Tandy after he named his squad for the Nations Championship tests. Rugby writer Alex Bywater also joins to review the Welsh regions’ …
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Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by Wales Head Coach Steve Tandy after he named his squad for the Nations Championship tests. Rugby writer Alex Bywater also joins to review the Welsh regions’ opening matches in Europe and to discuss the competition’s structure.
Sayonara Wales, konnichiwa Japan
Before Wales left for Japan for their two WXV test matches, head coach Sean Lynn, captain Alex Callender and scrum half Seren Lockwood sat down with Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Salter and former Wales hooker Scott Baldwin.
The Warm Up: I was listening to a podcast...
Lauren Salter previews a bumper weekend of European rugby with Champions Cup winner Liam Williams, alongside former Wales pair Jonathan Davies and Scott Baldwin…who it turns out listens to a LOT of podcasts!
The Welsh Tigers
Gareth Rhys Owen heads to Leicester Tigers to catch up with Wales back row trio Aaron Wainwright, Olly Cracknell and Tommy Reffell, who are making an impact together in the Premiership. They discuss life at …
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Gareth Rhys Owen heads to Leicester Tigers to catch up with Wales back row trio Aaron Wainwright, Olly Cracknell and Tommy Reffell, who are making an impact together in the Premiership. They discuss life at Leicester, their growing Welsh connection and ambitions for club and country. Plus, winger Gabriel Hamer-Webb reflects on his resurgence in confidence, his first Wales cap and his ambitions to force his way back into Steve Tandy’s plans ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Laptops at the ready .. URC review and Welsh rugby politics
Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales hooker, and current Bridgend coach Scott Baldwin to reflect on the Welsh regions results in the URC and discuss the WRU’s new report on the future of the regions.
The Warm Up: Buenas Tardes
Lauren Salter is joined by former internationals Liam Williams, Alex Cuthbert and Ellis Jenkins to preview another busy weekend of the URC.
Behind the scenes at the Scarlets
Scrum V goes behind the scenes at the Scarlets as they reflect on their start to the new seasonGareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter meet Director of Rugby Nigel Davies, Managing Director Jon Daniels, Recruitment …
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Scrum V goes behind the scenes at the Scarlets as they reflect on their start to the new season
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter meet Director of Rugby Nigel Davies, Managing Director Jon Daniels, Recruitment and Operations Officer James 'Cubby' Davies and Number 8 Fletcher Anderson, to discuss the new season, the club’s ambitions and the uncertainty surrounding their future.
The Warm Up: One Year To The Rugby World Cup!
Lauren Salter is joined by Ellis Jenkins, James Hook and Jonathan Davies as they discuss who the potential bolters will be on the plane to Australia next year, the Welsh players making an impact in the English …
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Lauren Salter is joined by Ellis Jenkins, James Hook and Jonathan Davies as they discuss who the potential bolters will be on the plane to Australia next year, the Welsh players making an impact in the English Premiership and a look ahead to the next round of the URC.
The URC is back and Wales lose narrowly to the USA
Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales back James Hook and dual code Wales international Ffion Lewis to reflect on Wales Women's defeat to the USA in WXV and the first weekend of the United Rugby Championship
The Warm Up: We go again!
Lauren Salter is joined by Jonathan Davies, Philippa Tuttiett and James Hook as they discuss Wales' win in the WXV and look ahead to the opening weekend of the URC.
Wales beat the Boks and the rest of the URC preview
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales hooker Scott Baldwin and guests to reflect on Wales's historic win over South Africa in the WXV, and also assess the Irish, Italian, Scottish and …
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Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales hooker Scott Baldwin and guests to reflect on Wales's historic win over South Africa in the WXV, and also assess the Irish, Italian, Scottish and South African hopes in the upcoming URC season.
Behind the scenes on URC Media Day
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter spend the day at Welsh Rugby's Centre of Excellence for URC Media Day and speak to Gareth Anscombe on the role he'll play at the Scarlets, Ryan Woodman on how he's bulked up …
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Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter spend the day at Welsh Rugby's Centre of Excellence for URC Media Day and speak to Gareth Anscombe on the role he'll play at the Scarlets, Ryan Woodman on how he's bulked up for this season at the Dragons and Cardiff's Josh Adams on his hopes for a third World Cup next year. Dual-code international Ffion Lewis also joins the podcast to preview Wales' WXV opener against South Africa.
Ospreylia
Scrum V goes behind the scenes at the Ospreys as they prepare for a new era at their revamped St Helen’s home.Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter meet head coach Mark Jones, Head of Rugby Dan Griffiths and new …
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Scrum V goes behind the scenes at the Ospreys as they prepare for a new era at their revamped St Helen’s home.
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter meet head coach Mark Jones, Head of Rugby Dan Griffiths and new Australian signings Liam Wright and Lalakai Foketi to discuss the new season, the club’s ambitions and the uncertainty surrounding their future.
Seven-try South Africa ease past Wales
Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Scott Baldwin, and Scrum V reporter Gareth Griffiths to reflect on Wales’ heavy Nations Championship defeat to South Africa. Steve Tandy’s …
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Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Scott Baldwin, and Scrum V reporter Gareth Griffiths to reflect on Wales’ heavy Nations Championship defeat to South Africa. Steve Tandy’s side ended their season with a 43-0 loss to the world champions in Durban.
The Warm Up: Springboks, homecomings and births
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe joins Lauren Salter, Alex Cuthbert and Jonathan Davies, where he talks about beating South Africa on their own turf and missing the birth of his son as a result.
Wales lose in Argentina ahead of Boks Test
Lauren Salter and Gareth Rhys Owen are joined by Scott Baldwin and James Hook to dissect Wales' loss in San Juan before looking ahead to playing the Springboks in Durban.
The Warm Up: I wouldn’t have dropped him
Lauren is joined by Tom Shanklin, Jonathan Davies and Ellis Jenkins to discuss Steve Tandy’s team selection, including Louis Rees-Zammit being dropped to the bench, as Wales prepare to face Argentina in round 2 …
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Lauren is joined by Tom Shanklin, Jonathan Davies and Ellis Jenkins to discuss Steve Tandy’s team selection, including Louis Rees-Zammit being dropped to the bench, as Wales prepare to face Argentina in round 2 of the Nations Championship.
Wall to wall rugby and back to back Test wins
Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales internationals Alex Cuthbert and Richie Rees to reflect on the opening weekend of the Nations Series which included wins for Wales against Fiji and Scotland over …
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Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales internationals Alex Cuthbert and Richie Rees to reflect on the opening weekend of the Nations Series which included wins for Wales against Fiji and Scotland over Argentina, who Steve Tandy's side face next.
Scrum V Reset: Knockout in Nantes
As Wales prepare to face Fiji in the Nations Championship, Gareth Rhys Owen, with the help of players, fans and pundits, reflects on the 2007 Rugby World Cup when the Flying Fijians stunned the rugby world by …
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As Wales prepare to face Fiji in the Nations Championship, Gareth Rhys Owen, with the help of players, fans and pundits, reflects on the 2007 Rugby World Cup when the Flying Fijians stunned the rugby world by knocking Wales out and ending the reign of coach Gareth Jenkins.
This podcast was first broadcast in September 2023
The Warm Up: Book clubs and Fijians
Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales trio Jamie Roberts, Scott Baldwin and Lloyd Williams as they preview Wales' Nations Championship opener against Fiji by talking selection and memorable tours.
Everyone's a winner - a hat-trick of Welsh wins
Lauren Salter and Gareth Rhys Owen are joined by former Wales international Scott Baldwin and former coach of Fiji Gareth Baber as they reflect on wins for Wales' men and women against the Barbarians, the under …
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Lauren Salter and Gareth Rhys Owen are joined by former Wales international Scott Baldwin and former coach of Fiji Gareth Baber as they reflect on wins for Wales' men and women against the Barbarians, the under 20's at the Junior World Championship and look ahead to Fiji against Wales in the Nations Championship.
Final Twinkle of the North Star - Wales v Baa-Baas Part 2
In the second Scrum V pod of the week, Lauren Salter heads to London to speak to retiring Wales great George North, who's set to play his final professional game for the Barbarians against Wales in Twickenham …
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In the second Scrum V pod of the week, Lauren Salter heads to London to speak to retiring Wales great George North, who's set to play his final professional game for the Barbarians against Wales in Twickenham on Saturday. Meanwhile Gareth Rhys Owen is in camp with the Wales men's side to catch up with Blair Murray
Wales v Baa-Baas Part 1
In an exclusive interview with Scrum V, new WRU Director of Women's Rugby Nadine Griffiths sits down with Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter, who are also joined by Wales internationals Keira Bevan and Maisie …
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In an exclusive interview with Scrum V, new WRU Director of Women's Rugby Nadine Griffiths sits down with Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter, who are also joined by Wales internationals Keira Bevan and Maisie Davies ahead of Saturday's game against the Barbarians at Twickenham
Wales' Exeter Chiefs
Lauren Salter heads to Exeter's Sandy Park to catch up with Wales forwards Dafydd Jenkins and Christ Tshiunza ahead of the Saturday's Premiership Final between the Chiefs and Northampton.
Play-Off Semi-Finals Review
Birthday boy Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap and Saracens attack coach, former Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan to reflect on the weekend's Play-off …
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Birthday boy Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap and Saracens attack coach, former Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan to reflect on the weekend's Play-off semi-finals in the English Premiership and Premiership Women's Rugby, and they'll also get the lowdown on the latest Australian players joining Welsh regions.
Wayne Pivac: Looking Back, Moving Forward
Former Wales head coach Wayne Pivac reflects on the success he enjoyed with the Scarlets, the challenges of leading Wales, and the lessons learned along the way. He also explains why he's excited by the …
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Former Wales head coach Wayne Pivac reflects on the success he enjoyed with the Scarlets, the challenges of leading Wales, and the lessons learned along the way. He also explains why he's excited by the prospect of a fresh challenge with Benetton in Italy.
The Scrum V End of Season Awards
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Scott Baldwin to assess the 4 Welsh regions' season and pick their player and combined team of the season.
URC Play-Off Quarter Finals Review
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Scott Baldwin to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship play-off quarter finals including Cardiff's defeat …
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Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Scott Baldwin to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship play-off quarter finals including Cardiff's defeat against Stormers in Cape Town.
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