Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins preview Wales' WXV1 opener against Canada with back rower Sioned Harries. We also go behind the scenes at Cardiff Rugby ahead of the return of the United Rugby Championship with new head coach Matt Sherratt, assistant coach Richie Rees, flanker Alex Mann and winger Theo Cabango.

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Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett discuss what is needed for Wales to go from the wooden spoon to being Six Nations title contenders. They also speak with former Wales captain Ellis Jenkins after he announced he was retiring from rugby at the end of the season. Got a question for the podcast? Send them in to scrumv@bbc.co.uk.

How do you fix Welsh women's rugby?

Gareth, Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap react to Wales' 22-20 victory over Italy.

Wales beat Italy but claim wooden spoon

Lauren Jenkins, Alex Cuthbert and Philippa Tuttiett reflect on Wales' loss to France which means a wooden spoon decider against Italy on Saturday. They also discuss the URC and a big win for Ospreys in South Africa.  Got a question for the podcast? Send them in to scrumv@bbc.co.uk.

Wooden Spoon decider incoming

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by Alex Cuthbert and Philippa Tuttiett to reflect on a humbling defeat for Wales against Ireland in Cork and Ospreys European exit at Kingsholm. Also - Josh Turnbull joins the podcast to discuss his decision to call time on a 17-year career.

Wales humbled in Cork

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Elinor Snowsill reflect on Ospreys victory over Sale and look ahead to their European Challenge Cup quarter-final trip to Gloucester with Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley. Elinor also helps preview Wales' trip to Cork as they look to win a first match in this year's Women's Six Nations.  Got a question for the podcast? Send yours to scrumv@bbc.co.uk.

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