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36:07

The Warm up: Back to the drawing board

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2026/04/23

Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Siwan Lillicrap, along with rugby journalist Alex Bywater, to reflect on the latest WRU announcement ahead of a busy weekend in the Women’s Six Nations and the URC.

42:44

Derby delight for Cardiff but Wales remain winless

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2026/04/20

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals Scott Baldwin and Philippa Tuttiett to reflect on the weekend's United Rugby Championship results and Wales' Women's Six Nations defeat to France.Cardiff secured a dramatic late comeback win at Scarlets, Ospreys had an impressive win over Sharks but Dragons were humbled by Bulls. While France produced a second-half power show to shrug off a resilient Wales side.

39:28

'It was mind blowing to me!'

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2026/04/16

Lauren Salter is joined by Philippa Tuttiett, Siwan Lillicrap and Scott Baldwin to look ahead to Wales against France in the second round of the Women's Six Nations, the URC and they also discuss the Dragons' fortunes in Europe.

28:37

Three Teams, No Turning Back: Abi Tierney After the EGM

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2026/04/14

In the wake of a tense and at times fractious Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) Extraordinary General Meeting at Principality Stadium, Chief Executive Abi Tierney sits down to address the biggest questions facing Welsh rugby. With controversial plans to reduce the professional game from four teams to three still unresolved, and no clear agreement yet with Cardiff Rugby, Ospreys, Scarlets and Dragons, Tierney explains why the WRU believes change cannot wait.

42:09

European delight for Dragons but defeat for improved...

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2026/04/13

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Salter and former Wales internationals Richie Rees and Philippa Tuttiett reflect on Dragons’ European Challenge Cup quarter-final win over Zebre and Wales’ Women’s Six Nations opening defeat to Scotland. Dragons reached their first European semi-final in a decade, while Wales showed signs of improvement as they lost to Scotland.

38:33

The Warm Up: Mud Monsters and Warrior Queens

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2026/04/09

Lauren Salter is joined by Phillippa Tuttiett, Claire Thomas and Alex Cuthbert to preview this year's Women's Six Nations and look ahead to the Dragons' Challenge Cup quarter final against Zebre.

43:18

C'est magnifique

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2026/04/07

Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales internationals Richie Rees and James Hook to celebrate the Dragons European Challenge Cup win over Stade Francais in Paris, and reflect on some contentious TMO decisions in defeat for Cardiff and Ospreys.

47:51

Lots of positives but a winless weekend for Wales'...

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2026/03/30

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals Alex Cuthbert and Richie Rees to look back at a weekend that had big implications in the race for the United Rugby Championship play-offs.

33:13

The Warm Up: A great scaffolder!

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2026/03/26

Lauren Salter and guests Sean Holley, Jonathan Davies and Ellis Jenkins discuss the new-look Wales women's coaching team, the art of captaincy, the business end of the URC and pay tribute to scaffolder come international rugby legend Liam Williams.

68:38

An alternative plan for Welsh rugby?

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2026/03/23

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales fly-half James Hook and former chief operating officer of Principality Building Society Rob Regan to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship results and discuss an alternative plan for the future of Welsh rugby.The team also speak with Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart about their ongoing legal battle with the Welsh Rugby Union.

42:23

The Warm Up: Six Nations debrief

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2026/03/19

Lauren Salter and guests Alun Wyn Jones, Alex Cuthbert and former Welsh international turned adventurer, Richard Parks, reflect on a dramatic Six Nations Championship.

53:56

Best Six Nations Ever?

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2026/03/16

Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales hooker Scott Baldwin and rugby journalist Alex Bywater to reflect on the 2026 Six Nations, the players of the tournament and Wales's win over Italy

33:20

Wales end Six Nations losing streak as Dave Reddin...

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2026/03/15

Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales international James Hook, Scrum V writer Gareth Griffiths and Welsh Rugby Union director of rugby Dave Reddin after Wales' 31-17 win against Italy.Steve Tandy's side ended their Six Nations campaign on a high with an impressive win over Italy, ending a three-year Six Nations losing streak. The team reflect on Wales' first win in the competition in 1,099 days, assess Tandy's impact as head coach and discuss the latest with the union's plans to cut a

62:51

Scrum V Top 5: Nigel Owens

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2026/03/13

Comedian and actor Mike Bubbins welcomes former referee Nigel Owens to his bar. Regarded as one of the great referees of the game, Nigel will be revealing his favourite five and six nations matches.Warning: contains themes around suicideSupport is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/

43:58

The Warm Up: Back in the Vale with Tandy

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2026/03/12

As Wales welcome Italy to Cardiff for their final Six Nations match of 2026, Lauren Salter is joined by Wales head coach Steve Tandy and former internationals Jon Davies, Tom Shanklin and Alex Cuthbert.

3:45

Golden Boy - Louis Rees-Zammit

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2026/03/09

Louis Rees-Zammit took a leap and switched lanes while the world watched. A story of chasing the big dream and figuring out who you are when everyone’s already decided.

17:53

Galloping Carre delights Dublin but Wales lose again

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2026/03/07

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former internationals James Hook, Ian Gough and Scott Williams to consider another Six Nations defeat for Wales in Ireland - while still in a state of shock following a jaw-dropping try from prop Rhys Carre.

49:55

The Warm Up: Good times in Dublin

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2026/03/05

The Six Nations returns as Wales travel to Dublin to face Ireland. Catrin Heledd is joined by former internationals Jonathan Davies, Ellis Jenkins and Tom Shanklin.

61:20

Scrum V Top5: Glenn Webbe

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2026/03/02

Comedian and actor Mike Bubbins welcomes a cult hero of Welsh rugby to his bar, Glenn Webbe. Glenn was the first British player to score a hat trick in a World Cup and now heads to Mike’s bar to discuss his top 5 wingers.Warning: contains themes of racism.Help is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/

40:25

Ireland preview & URC review

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2026/03/02

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by former Wales winger Alex Cuthbert, former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman and rugby journalist Alex Bywater to preview Ireland v Wales and look back on the weekend's URC action.

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