No head coach, no director of rugby...and not enough players.The Scrum V team assess what next for Cardiff after the departure of Dai Young.Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Cardiff and Wales fly-half Nicky Robinson, as well as Cardiff Rugby Life blogger Dan Pearce.

No head coach, no director of rugby...and not enough players. The Scrum V team assess what next for Cardiff after the departure of Dai Young. Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Cardiff and Wales fly-half Nicky Robinson, as well as Cardiff Rugby Life blogger Dan Pearce.

Life after Dai: what next for Cardiff?

Eddie Jones will be back in the opposition dugout against Wales this autumn - but this time back in Australian colours. He returned to the Wallabies after leaving England and his side face Wales in Lyon on Sunday 24th September.In the first of a four-part series on Wales' World Cup opposition, Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Robbie Owen - a.k.a. Squidge Rugby - and Australian commentator Sean Maloney to look at how the Wallabies are shaping up.

Eddie Jones will be back in the opposition dugout against Wales this autumn - but this time back in Australian colours. He returned to the Wallabies after leaving England and his side face Wales in Lyon on Sunday 24th September. In the first of a four-part series on Wales' World Cup opposition, Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Robbie Owen - a.k.a. Squidge Rugby - and Australian commentator Sean Maloney to look at how the Wallabies are shaping up.

Eyes on the Opposition: Australia

Gareth Rhys Owen and the Scrum V podcast get an insight from coaches and players into Wales’ gruelling Rugby World Cup training camp in Switzerland.

Live High / Train Low

The Scrum V pod goes into the Wales training camp to chat biceps, SAS training and see how Warren Gatland's squad is shaping up for the World Cup.Scarlets duo Gareth Davies and Sam Costelow sit down with Gareth Rhys Owen, before journalists Alex Bywater and Gareth Griffiths discuss how Wales are coping with the 'outside noise' and how the team could do in France.

The Scrum V pod goes into the Wales training camp to chat biceps, SAS training and see how Warren Gatland's squad is shaping up for the World Cup. Scarlets duo Gareth Davies and Sam Costelow sit down with Gareth Rhys Owen, before journalists Alex Bywater and Gareth Griffiths discuss how Wales are coping with the 'outside noise' and how the team could do in France.

In camp with Wales

Sam Davies

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins dissect and debate the comments from Warren Gatland and Nigel Walker on last week's pod.Then the latest Welsh player to move to France stops by - Sam Davies ahead of his move to Grenoble.We also look ahead to the Premier 15s Final with Gloucester-Hartpury's Lisa Neumann and Lleucu George.

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins dissect and debate the comments from Warren Gatland and Nigel Walker on last week's pod. Then the latest Welsh player to move to France stops by - Sam Davies ahead of his move to Grenoble. We also look ahead to the Premier 15s Final with Gloucester-Hartpury's Lisa Neumann and Lleucu George.

Gatland fallout, Sam Davies and the Premier 15s Final

Nigel Walker

Warren Gatland

The Scrum V team get a special visit from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and Welsh Rugby Union interim CEO Nigel Walker.In an exclusive interview with Gareth Rhys Owen they talk about the recent departures from the Wales camp, Gatland's disappointment at not being able to pick Joe Hawkins and why the problems in Welsh rugby are an opportunity for change.It's an in-depth, unfiltered chat with arguably the two most influential men in Welsh rugby. Enjoy it in full or use the time codes below to navigate around.Producer: Tom Brown0'00 - introduction3'35 - what do Gatland's grandchildren call him?5'10 - coping with a difficult season7'20 - Gatland's reflections on the Six Nations10'40 - does Gatland have any regrets about returning to Wales?12'30 - Welsh rugby's reset14'10 - the vision for the future16'40 - how many regions can Wales afford?20'50 - the impact on the players23'15 - player withdrawals from the Wales camp25'00 - Alun Wyn Jones29'15 - the players opting to play club rugby abroad36'20 - can Wales afford to keep its best players?37'20 - Joe Hawkins40'40 - Rhys Carre49'50 - who will captain Wales at the World Cup?52'30 - why Gatland is staying positive55'10 - when will the regions receive the first instalment of the new financial deal56'00 - Henry Engelhardt's comments59'15 - the search for the new WRU chair and chief executive1'01'20 - could Wales lose to Fiji?1'04'20 - which players excite Gatland?1'06'00 - peak Shane or peak Sam?

The Scrum V team get a special visit from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and Welsh Rugby Union interim CEO Nigel Walker. In an exclusive interview with Gareth Rhys Owen they talk about the recent departures from the Wales camp, Gatland's disappointment at not being able to pick Joe Hawkins and why the problems in Welsh rugby are an opportunity for change. It's an in-depth, unfiltered chat with arguably the two most influential men in Welsh rugby. Enjoy it in full or use the time codes below to navigate around. Producer: Tom Brown 0'00 - introduction 3'35 - what do Gatland's grandchildren call him? 5'10 - coping with a difficult season 7'20 - Gatland's reflections on the Six Nations 10'40 - does Gatland have any regrets about returning to Wales? 12'30 - Welsh rugby's reset 14'10 - the vision for the future 16'40 - how many regions can Wales afford? 20'50 - the impact on the players 23'15 - player withdrawals from the Wales camp 25'00 - Alun Wyn Jones 29'15 - the players opting to play club rugby abroad 36'20 - can Wales afford to keep its best players? 37'20 - Joe Hawkins 40'40 - Rhys Carre 49'50 - who will captain Wales at the World Cup? 52'30 - why Gatland is staying positive 55'10 - when will the regions receive the first instalment of the new financial deal 56'00 - Henry Engelhardt's comments 59'15 - the search for the new WRU chair and chief executive 1'01'20 - could Wales lose to Fiji? 1'04'20 - which players excite Gatland? 1'06'00 - peak Shane or peak Sam?

Warren Gatland and Nigel Walker chat to the pod

Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales internationals Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap to look ahead to the Premier 15s finale.Lillicrap's Gloucester-Hartpury side topped the league but now face two knockout games to win the play-offs.And there's a bonus chat with Bristol's Alisha Butchers after her long-awaited return from injury.

Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales internationals Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap to look ahead to the Premier 15s finale. Lillicrap's Gloucester-Hartpury side topped the league but now face two knockout games to win the play-offs. And there's a bonus chat with Bristol's Alisha Butchers after her long-awaited return from injury.

'There is no league like it in the world'

The Scrum V team scramble to react to the shock news of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric's sudden retirements from international rugby.Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Ospreys head coach Sean Holley and BBC Wales rugby reporter Gareth Griffiths.They look back at Jones and Tipuric's stellar careers for Wales but ask why have they gone? And, just months before a World Cup, why now?

The Scrum V team scramble to react to the shock news of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric's sudden retirements from international rugby. Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Ospreys head coach Sean Holley and BBC Wales rugby reporter Gareth Griffiths. They look back at Jones and Tipuric's stellar careers for Wales but ask why have they gone? And, just months before a World Cup, why now?

Two legends call it a day

It's been a tough season for Welsh rugby but the Scrum V team are determined to go out on a high.Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson pop open the alcohol-free prosecco and pick their end of season award winners.They also debate their best XV of the season from the Welsh regions.

It's been a tough season for Welsh rugby but the Scrum V team are determined to go out on a high. Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson pop open the alcohol-free prosecco and pick their end of season award winners. They also debate their best XV of the season from the Welsh regions.

The Scrum V end of season awards

Henry Thomas

Former England prop Henry Thomas tells the Scrum V podcast how proud he is to be called up by Wales.31-year-old Thomas has not played for England since 2014 and qualifies for Wales through his father.He has been selected in Wales' extended World Cup training squad and Thomas says being capped by Wales would equal anything he's done in his career.

Former England prop Henry Thomas tells the Scrum V podcast how proud he is to be called up by Wales. 31-year-old Thomas has not played for England since 2014 and qualifies for Wales through his father. He has been selected in Wales' extended World Cup training squad and Thomas says being capped by Wales would equal anything he's done in his career.

Henry Thomas - 'I'll show how Welsh I am'

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins bring you the latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby

I don’t miss these rugby podcasts here in Pennsylvania - Gareth and Nicky do a great job with interesting guests.  The Scott Baldwin interview was award winning.  Ideal company for a Tredegar boy far from home.

Thanks!

Good duo bringing great down to earth rugby knowledge from Steff and awesome insights from Martyn

Great Pod

Scrum V Rugby

Martyn Williams and Steff Garrero look back on round two of the Six Nations

S2 E27: Six Nations round 2 review

George North

George North joins Martyn Williams and Steffan Garrero at the Wales team training camp in Nice

S2 E24: In Nice with George North

Gareth Rhys Owen and Dafydd Pritchard pick their favourite players and moments from the World Cup so far.

RWC Daily 14: The tournament so far

There are few sportsmen or women who are known by their initials alone. JPR Williams is one of them. A singular presence in rugby, there has never been, nor will ever be, another like him. With his mutton chops, flowing locks and rolled-down socks he was instantly recognisable. An icon not just of Welsh rugby but of global sport. JPR is one of a select group of 6 Welshmen who won 3 Grand Slams in an international career that spanned three decades. He won 55 caps for Wales in an era when they reigned supreme – he took to the field 11 times against England and 11 times, he emerged victorious. JPR also toured twice with the British Lions – In 1971 in New Zealand with the series 2-1 in the Lions favour, he dropped a goal from 45 metres that led to a drawn game and meant they still remain the only Lions side to win a test series against the All Blacks. In 1974 he was a key member of the “Invincibles” who won 21 of their 22 matches, drawing the final test with South Africa. As he enters his eight decade, Ross Harries celebrates John Peter Rhys Williams’ life in rugby in the company of some of those who know him best – John Taylor, his teammate at London Welsh, Wales and the Lions and also best man at his wedding. Wales and Lions legends Phil Bennett and Steve Fenwick. Former England captain and 71 Lions teammate Bob Hiller and Wales centurion and Grand Slam winning captain Gareth Thomas – another Bridgend old boy. It’s universally accepted that he was one of a kind – unique and singular presence on the rugby field. He was fearless, he was peerless, but was he the greatest?

There are few sportsmen or women who are known by their initials alone. JPR Williams is one of them. A singular presence in rugby, there has never been, nor will ever be, another like him. With his mutton chops, flowing locks and rolled-down socks he was instantly recognisable. An icon not just of Welsh rugby but of global sport. JPR is one of a select group of 6 Welshmen who won 3 Grand Slams in an international career that spanned three decades. He won 55 caps for Wales in an era when they reigned supreme – he took to the field 11 times against England and 11 times, he emerged victorious. JPR also toured twice with the British Lions – In 1971 in New Zealand with the series 2-1 in the Lions favour, he dropped a goal from 45 metres that led to a drawn game and meant they still remain the only Lions side to win a test series against the All Blacks. In 1974 he was a key member of the “Invincibles” who won 21 of their 22 matches, drawing the final test with South Africa. As he enters his eight decade, Ross Harries celebrates John Peter Rhys Williams’ life in rugby in the company of some of those who know him best – John Taylor, his teammate at London Welsh, Wales and the Lions and also best man at his wedding. Wales and Lions legends Phil Bennett and Steve Fenwick. Former England captain and 71 Lions teammate Bob Hiller and Wales centurion and Grand Slam winning captain Gareth Thomas – another Bridgend old boy. It’s universally accepted that he was one of a kind – unique and singular presence on the rugby field. He was fearless, he was peerless, but was he the greatest?

JPR @ 70 – A Life In Rugby

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson look back on Wales' victory over Georgia and discuss the second row crisis as they hear news that Cory Hill is possibly out of the tournament.

RWC Daily 6: Wales hit Georgia for six

Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson and Tom Fordyce dissect Wales' 33-30 loss to England.

S3 E35: Wales edged out  by England

Gareth, Nicky and Tom Fordyce review South Africa's victory over England in the final.

RWC Daily 46: South Africa win the World Cup

Gareth Rhys Owen and Andrew Coombs react to Wales' 24-14 defeat to Ireland in Dublin.

S3 E23: Wales humbled in Dublin

Gareth and Nicky discuss Wales' team selection for the semi-final against South Africa.

RWC Daily 38: Wales make three changes for the Boks

Gareth and Rugby World's Alan Dymock review England's 19-7 victory over the All Blacks.

RWC Daily 39: A neutral's view on England's victory

Steff, Martyn and Gareth Rhys Owen round up the end of the rugby season in this podcast.

S2 E47: End of season

Gareth and Nicky discuss Louis Rees-Zammit, Rhys Webb and Liam Williams in this episode.

S3 E11: Should Wales pick Louis Rees-Zammit?

Gareth and Nicky discuss the team to face Uruguay and chat to Martyn and Shane Williams.

RWC Daily 24: Shane and Nugget

Gareth Rhys Owen and Nicky Robinson discuss what you could learn from spying on training.

RWC Daily 36: Spying on training

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