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Sosbans and Sidesteps

The WRRAP network

The home of Scarlets supporters and community rugby in West Wales. We like to delve into the nitty gritty of Scarlets games, the community game and the pathway on a regular basis. We analyse games, talk to players, chat with coaches and get the fans point of view - we may also discuss other weird stuff as well.

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67:56

Ignoring the Dragons game with Ed Jenks

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/10/12

Martyns place on this weeks pod was taken by Welsh Twitter legend Ed Jenks . The boys enjoy discussing the weather (Obviously!), moany South Africans, Scarlets pre-season, expectations for the season, the facilities of Nice, developing young players, why Scarlets fans are the best, why we need a drum at PYS and then predictions for the season, this Saturday, the rest of the Quarter finals and the winner of RWC 2023. You wouldn't expect Ed t hold back and he doesn't disappoint - get yourself some

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27:51

Bonus Pod - Pembroke RFC

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/10/05

Lee G talks to Pembroke RFC backs coach and school friend, Darren Gilbert about the last couple of seasons and where the club is now. It has been a crazy few years for Pembroke, with rapid promotions to Division 1, a Cup final at the Principality stadium and then Covid, player retirements and relegation but the club is in a good position to go forward. Darren talks us through the preparations for this season, the young players coming through, the big local derby from last weekend, the growth of the

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72:15

It didn't count - it was pre-season! Frustrations...

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/10/05

A frustrating start to pre-season - but it is only pre-season! The Dragons game now takes on a little bit of importance with the key question being - will the Dragons take their kicks at goal? Martyn seems to think that the 'edge' between the Scarlets and Dragons has softened since the New Years game but Lee isn't convinced! The boys also discuss hats, the World Cup, Wales v Georgia and the East/West of West Wales - again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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70:31

Talking pre-season games against Cardiff, Australia...

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/28

Nobody really knows what pre-season games are like so Lee G and Huw the Hat try to work out how the game against Cardiff will go, who we would like to see and what kind of game we can expect. They then move on to discuss the Australia game - how good Wales were, how poor Australia were, the level of sympathy for Australia and who to support when Portugal play Australia - it really isn't difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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66:17

The Barbarians, Portugal and Australia all get a good...

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/25

The boys vent their anger at the lack of marketing and promotion of games such as the Barbarians game and issue a call out to the Scarlets! We then discuss the below par performance against Portugal that still managed to bag a bonus point win plus we discuss how good Portugal actually are. We look ahead to the Australia game and how their defeat to Fiji changes things and what we can expect in that game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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80:39

Fiji - Portugal and a guy from Swansea in Speedos and...

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/25

The Fiji game takes up a lot of our time this week and it is mainly the rugby we discuss rather than the off field stuff. There is a little bit about that and how much the english love to moan about stuff that has nothing to do with them! We also discuss the prospect of Mason Grady running at you full pelt and the survival techniques that may come in handy at that point. The prospects of a win over Portugal are assessed as well as how long we would like to see certain players on the pitch. Finally

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31:08

Opening weekend of the community game - Westerer is...

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/25

At last - the community game is back and the first week was a cracker. The changes in divisions have thrown up some interesting matches and the boys try to get through them all as best they can. Martyns phone battery didn't quite last the distance but other than that - it is business as normal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:41

Sosban Central - First weekend of community fixtures

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/25

Martyn and Huw review the fixtures from week one of the community game in Wales and preview week two. The concept of Eastern West Wales is still sinking in and we will happily speak to any club who wants to tell the world about their club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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45:59

Some Scarlets stuff and the Fiji preview

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/25

As the World Cup kicks off shortly, Wales prepare for a battle with Fiji. Huw, Martyn and Lee look at where Fiji are strong and where Wales can outsmart, outcompete and outscore them. This is a huge test for both sides and a massive test for supporters blood pressures. As promised at the start of the season, we have split our community game sections so you can listen to them separately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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34:16

Bonus Pod - Llandovery RFC

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/25

Martyn has a chat about the season ahead with Llandovery with assistant secretary Gareth Salt. They discuss the challenges of pre-season and the opening game against Carmarthen Quins as well as the aims for the rest of the season. The future of the club, right from juniors to youth and the formation of a womens team on the cards as well as the plans for the elite league. By far the most important area discussed is the worst dressed player and the bar prices - vital information for any visit. Learn

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113:52

The community game preview and where exactly the West...

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/25

Lee G, Flatcap and Big M discuss many things on this weeks pod, starting with Huws choice of headwear, Martyns obsession with planes and Lees inability to do a jigsaw. Rugby stuff includes a little bit about the World Cup but also a lot about the imminent kick off of the community game season. The boys go down through the list and discuss every club in every division with their expectations for the season. If you are in a community team and fancy having a chat, please get in touch - we would love to

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75:42

Reviewing the South Africa game and playing 'Which...

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/25

The review of the South Africa game is a tough one but we try to find the positives in there - eventually! The squad selection raises some interesting questions, particularly around injuries, outside centre and scrum half. We also try to look at the friendlies in our region but it descends into a discussion about where the dividing line between East and West of the region actually is. More on that next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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68:22

Talking Farrell, lineout failures and Springboks!

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/25

Plenty to discuss this week - the Farrell incident gets a good going over as does the #EngvWal game. We look for positives and where improvements are needed. The Springboks present a massive challenge for this weekend so we look for what we can expect there as well. Finally, we look at the community game pre-season friendlies list and pick the games to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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82:20

In between England games

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/25

We are back to discuss the Scarlets U18's game against Saracens, the Scarlets away kit and the Nov 4th game clash. Then we move on to the Wales v England game and the reverse fixture - who had a good game, who didn't and most importantly - how cold Huw was on the way to the game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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91:39

The start of season 2

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/24

We have a couple of changes to let you know about, a new presenter joining the team and things to discuss, such as a brief look at transfers, fixtures and fixture clashes, kit expectations and the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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42:23

Bonus pod with the Llanelli Warriors

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/09/22

Mixed Ability rugby is growing massively and with the recent derby between the Warriors and the Vikings fresh in our minds - we spoke to Gwylim from the Llanelli Warriors about the game and its growth. Gwylims love for the game and his belief in his players is infectious - the world needs more people like him. If you want to get involved, watch a game or help with fundraising - all the details are in the pod and on the Warriors Facebook and Twitter pages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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94:20

The end of season awards

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/05/29

We start our final episode of the season with a chat about the Scarlets shop and the idea of a URC draft system before moving on to our Scarlets awards. We pick out our player of the season, breakthrough player, moment of the season, most entertaining player and most entertaining game. It is a packed show with plenty of other talking points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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73:05

The last week of the community season - how was it...

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/05/23

With very little Scarlets activity to discuss, we take a final look at the community game for this season and assess where Pembrokeshire/West Wales teams are. We also chat through the Oil for Wales announcement and where that leaves the Scarlets and the wider game. Plus - we want your nominations for our end of season awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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39:05

The one where the community game is very nearly finished

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/05/17

We still have plenty of action and games to decide promotion places at the end of this season - Division 2 West in particular goes down to the wire with one of three sides able to secure the last promotion spot this weekend. It has been a fantastic but turbulent season - the end of season review in the coming weeks should be epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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59:39

The one where the community game takes over

Sosbans and Sidesteps ·

2023/05/11

There was a little bit of Scarlets news to cover but this week was mainly about the community game - and there is a lot to cover with some promotion spots looking like they will be decided on the final day of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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