Sosbans and Sidesteps

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 tha...

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 ove...

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

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

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...

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...

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 th...

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...

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. Visi...

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

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

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...

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.c...

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

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/adchoice...

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

A disappointing end to the season but like any roller coaster, you remember some bits more than others! The Glasgow game gets discussed, as does those leaving and the coaching change arounds. The community game is where things are getting really interesting with Narberth pushing Pontypool close and Pembrokeshire teams battling at the top of all 3 lower divisions. With a couple of weeks of games le...

Judgement day was a tough watch but we have a European semi final to look forward to and a fantastic end to the community season heading our way. More importantly, the Pembs schools U15's have a final on Wednesday for everyone to get behind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we discussed the comings and goings at PYS plus the performance against Glasgow - what we can take from that game and what not to read in to it. The community game is really where the action is over the coming weeks, with the back log of fixtures making the next few weeks vitally important for Pembrokeshire sides. It is all starting to get tasty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Big M takes the ship for a solo run through the happy waters of the European challenge cup, stopping to swim in the clear waters of running rugby, keeping the ball in hand and disciplined rugby. He sails through the league fixture against Glasgow before heading for home through the uncertain waters of the community game and then back home to the mother in law. Enjoy your journey with Captain Marty...

So much stuff to cover this weeks - the womens finals for HWest and Whitland, local rugby is starting to hot up, junior finals and transfer news. Then we talk about a pretty average game last week and where things need to improve for the quarter final game this Friday. We did have a few issues with signal and clarity this week so please bare with us - there were a couple of bits that we just could...

Our reaction and understanding of tonights announcement by Llanelli RFC and The Scarlets. This was recorded prior to the announcement so some of the detail may need further clarification - we will update you as best we can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are chip shops in Llanelli that now offer 'Battered Shark' in their menu after last Saturdays game - and what a game it was. Lee G and Big M enjoy their review of that game and look forward to the Brive game with the same enthusiasm. Attention is then turned to the community game with some big results, especially for Pembrokeshire Schools U15s and Llangwm Youth and a huge weekend ahead at Cr...

Martyn is back for this weeks episode where we focus on the Sharks visit to PYS this weekend and what we can expect from that game. The URC season seems to be coming to and end earlier than normal as the playoff places are out of reach for us but we still have the Welsh Shield to play for. The community game is starting to heat up so we take a look at a couple of key fixtures for the rest of the s...

Lee G is on his own this week and is focussing on the Wales games against Italy and France. He takes a look at how the Italian game was won and how we came to losing it - but a win is a win and Wales needed it for confidence more than anything. He takes a look at the side selected to play France and what we can expect from it - and what we can't expect from them. Lee also run through some of the d...