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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.
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"WRU's £18m loss: Is Welsh rugby living beyond its means?" is an episode of Scrum V. Runtime 38 min. Published October 22, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.