We look forward to the climactic Third Test for the British and Irish Lions in South Africa with Wales hooker Ken Owens and Lions coach Warren Gatland. We also speak to former Ebbw Vale and Dragons full back Carl Meyer, who’s now based in New Orleans, about the development of rugby in America. The comparison between Ebbw Vale and New Orleans is worth listening out for!

We look at the strong Welsh influence on the British and Irish Lions, 1-0 in South Africa after a thrilling First Test victory. We hear from Wales and Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones, along with former Wales coach Warren Gatland and former Ospreys coach Steve Tandy.

We hear from Welshman Gareth Baber, who will be in charge of Fiji at the Olympics Rugby Sevens, as they aim to repeat their gold medal success of last time round.

We look forward at the second Test between Wales and Argentina in Cardiff, as well as back at the Wales U20 Six Nations campaign. We hear from Wales coach Wayne Pivac, defence coach Gethin Jenkins, front rowers Elliot Dee and Gareth Thomas, along with centre Nick Tomkins. We also speak to Wales U20 coach Ioan Cunningham, as well as players Alex Mann, Efan Daniel, Christ Tshuinza and Cameron Jones.

We reflect on the win over Canada and look forward to Argentina in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Coach Wayne Pivac explains his thinking, we hear about all the players in the squad who go way back with outside half Callum Sheedy, scrum half Kieran Hardy back in the starting line-up and second row Will Rowlands on his step up in responsibility. We also hear from Wales U20s about their Six Nations campaign.

A chance to find out more about some of the players who are Welsh rugby’s future, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Coach Wayne Pivac explains his selection against Canada and we talk to prop Dillon Lewis and wing Tom Rogers. U20s forwards coach Rhys Thomas talks about their campaign and we find out more about lock James Fender and scrum half Ethan Lloyd.

A Welsh Olympian, rugby at the heart of the community and the Under 20s player who was man of the match after 790 days without a game, in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union podcast.

We speak to Jaz Joyce, heading to her second Olympics in the Rugby Sevens, hear about a community rugby scheme in Cardiff and also focus on the Wales U20s, including flanker Harri Deaves who was man of the match 790 days after his last match.

A complete Six Nations tournament in Cardiff kicks off this weekend, with Wales hosting the Under 20s Championships. We hear all about the Wales squad and from the two players who chose rugby over football. Ahead of the Wales summer internationals we hear why versatility helped Cardiff centre Ben Thomas gain his first senior Wales call-up.

We hear about the Wales squad for this summer’s internationals, including speaking to 20-year-old Ben Carter on his rapid rise. Dragons director of rugby Dean Ryan gives his views and Wales coach Wayne Pivac explains his thinking.

What does rugby give you when facing the most severe conditions on the planet in one of the hardest challenges around. Former Wales Women’s player Rebecca Rowe is about to find out.