Scrum V

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Philippa Tuttiett to reflect on Wales Women's two test winning tour of Japan in the WXV and pick their men's Wales XV to face Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday as well as reviewing the weekend's action in the United Rugby Championship.

Synopsis - Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals Scott Baldwin and Philippa Tuttiett to review the weekend's action and Scrum V reporter Matt Lloyd has been to chat with new WRU Chairman Lyndon Faulkner.

Lauren Salter and former Wales trio Alex Cuthbert, Ellis Jenkins and Liam Williams pore over Steve Tandy's latest squad selection.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Lauren Salter is joined by former internationals Liam Williams, Alex Cuthbert and Ellis Jenkins to preview another busy weekend of the URC.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.