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Sosbans and Sidesteps

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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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Jun 1, 2026

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Episodes

The one after the Munster game and a chat with Aled Waters 08.03.2023

Not many sides go to Munster and score 6 tries and then still come away without a win - we discuss that in detail, all the positives and a couple of negatives - and what we can expect in the future. Martyn caught up with Aled Waters to discuss his season so far with Tenby RFC and Pembrokeshire Schools 15's making the Bowl Semi-Finals - it is always good to hear from Aled, he is a top bloke. Then w...

The one where we talk about the WRU's problems 01.03.2023

We start with the Wales game from the weekend and quickly move on to the problems inside the WRU and Welsh Rugby. The effects of the last couple of weeks will be felt for many years to come and are the result of many years past - so it wont be the last. We talk through how it will affect the Scarlets, who we expect to leave and what kind of team we can expect in the future. We also look at what ha...

STILL unbeaten in 2023 - the one after a winning weekend 21.02.2023

We make the most of discussing rugby on the field and we discuss the Edinburgh game from last weekend in all its glory. The U18s girls also pull off a deserved and hard fought win over Cardiff while the boys U18s took care of RGC - an all round winning weekend for Scarlets. We also dip our feet into local rugby with a run down of the scores and where that leaves everyone in the table. Learn more a...

BONUS POD - Talking to Daryl Morgan, head coach of the girls U 18's 15.02.2023

Lee also has a really good chat with Daryl, head of the Scarlets U 18s girls programme. We talk through all of the girls game the challenges that girls face, why it is as good - if not better than the boys/mens game and why girls are easier to coach! If you are the slightest bit curious about this side of the game - then this is a good place to start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Wales v Scotland and a preview of Scarlets v Edinburgh 15.02.2023

We reluctantly talk through the Wales v Scotland game and our expectations for this weekends Scarlets v Edinburgh game. We also bring you Scarlets news from all of the age grade games and a preview of the community games for this weekend. We have a chat about Sione leaving, the WRU agreement and what we are expecting to happen down west! Another busy show and we left some bits out. Learn more abou...

Wales v Ireland and pathway stuff 09.02.2023

We still have plenty of Scarlets stuff to discuss, even though the senior team isn't playing. We run through the boys and girls Under 18s games, the start of the Scarlets West & East U16s games and even a bit of U 15s for good measure. We couldn't avoid talking about the Wales v Scotland game and the U 20s there as well. In between Wifi failures, dogs, kids and builders - it made for an eventful p...

The one from the Bulls game 31.01.2023

We revel in the victory over the Bulls and the improvement through the season. We talk through developing players, the academy, Under 18s and the womens development sides before venturing into Wales U20s, Wales v Ireland and the community game results from last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Undefeated in 2023 - discuss! 26.01.2023

So much to discuss on one podcast: Scarlets excellent run of form Last weeks game against Bayonne This weeks game against the Bulls The Boys and Girls U18s fixtures The WRU - the allegations, the culture and how it is spread throughout Welsh rugby The community game: results from last week and predictions for this week Scarlets news - Crys 16 meet the management event and the European fixtures ann...

The one after the Cheetahs win - with a Wales squad announcement interuption 18.01.2023

We discuss the joy of being on a bit of a winning run and how to keep it going. There is plenty to discuss from last weekends game and lots to look forward to in the coming weeks. The community game was interrupted a little by the weather and there are a few teams on a good run in to the end off the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The one about the Cardiff game 11.01.2023

Plenty to talk through in the Cardiff game - how do you pick out individuals when everyone is playing well?  There were a few negatives to talk through including yellow cards and scrummaging but there were also a few referee/TMO issues to discuss. Plus we discuss the U18s and all that is good in local rugby in Pembrokeshire and West Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

The Dragons on New Years Day episode 03.01.2023

We have a brief chat about meeting up at the game and then delve into the details of the game. It is nice to have quite a positive match to review - but even then there were a couple of negatives to go through.   We also take a look ahead to this weeks game against Cardiff and the U18s game against the Dragons plus a full run down of the local rugby fixtures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

The boxing day referee debacle 29.12.2022

This is not one to listen to with your kids in the car - we would love to discuss the game but unfortunately, the referee had more influence on the game than any player - so we go through the game as best we can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cheetahs and the Ospreys preview 21.12.2022

We review last weeks game against the Cheetahs and take a look ahead to the Ospreys game, which is sure to be an absolute belter. I am joined this week by my boy Iolo, who you may have heard me talk about before, to discuss the Under 18's game against Cardiff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally a decent win - but did anyone see it? 14.12.2022

Lee G is on his own this week, talking through the Scarlets v Bayonne game and why it was so difficult to watch as well as talking through the few Pembrokeshire games that were played and the usual predictions. Short and sweet this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scarlets v Lions and other stuff 08.12.2022

We talk through the positives, the negatives and the inconsistencies in the Scarlets v Lions game and look forward to the visit of Bayonne in the European Challenge Cup. We also trawl through the results from Pembrokeshire Rugby last weekend and see what is on the horizon for the coming weekend. And we ramble off into many other rugby related things - feel free to join in! Learn more about your ad...

The Stormers and a preview of a normal week 30.11.2022

It is nice to be back to a normal week. We find the positives from the Scarlets game against the Stormers and where improvement needs to happen, plus we preview this weeks fixture against the Lions and then look at the #Pembrokeshirerugby fixtures for this weekend as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia - Stormers and a rant about the WRU 23.11.2022

Lee G and Big M take a stroll through the fall out from the Georgia game and a look ahead to Australia, Lee takes a walk down ranting alley when discussing the WRU and we finishrelaxing on the beaches of South Africa as we discuss the #StovSca game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That point where local rugby feels more important 16.11.2022

We discuss the Wales v Argentina game and preview the Georgia game as well as discussing the scores from last weeks community game.  Plenty of new blood starting to come through into the Welsh side, especially, Macleod, Blacker, Costellow and Jenkins - all good prospects for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The one with Martins new headphones and no Scarlets game 07.11.2022

The lack of a Scarlets game means we can spend more time talking about the local community games that are due this weekend, the little bit of news from the Scarlets and how to encourage more players to stay in Wales. We try to avoid it but we do end up talking about the Wales game - sorry about that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Leinster game and half term challenges 04.11.2022

Half term week means plenty of interruptions from kids and dogs but we manage to crack through the Scarlets v Leinster performance, what needs to be put right and how. The arrival of Lee Blackett and the mini break may be just what is needed to re-start the season. We discuss the 6 games called off involving local teams last weekend and how the cup competition can be moved forward next season. Lea...

The Connacht game and the way forward 25.10.2022

We discuss the Connacht game and try to look for some positives as we welcome the top of the table to Parc Y Scarlets this weekend. We discuss being at that point where you just accept that TMO's are going to get decisions wrong and we are going to be playing against 17 men every week. We look at the week ahead for local rugby and make our predictions for the cup competition this weekend. Learn mo...

#Pembrokeshirerugby Scoreboard for 22/10/22 23.10.2022

The full down of Pembrokeshire Rugby results from 22/10/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That winning feeling 18.10.2022

We talk about the Zebre game with a smile on our face and how we back it up against Connacht. We take a look at Pembrokeshire fixtures for the coming weekend aswell and make our predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pembrokeshire rugby scoreboard for 15/10/22 15.10.2022

All the cup scores from Pembrokeshire rugby on 15/10/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes it is not as bad as it feels. 11.10.2022

We talk through the Cardiff in detail looking for positives and how players (and supporters) could respond. We talk through what we would love to see after the game on Saturday and why. Plus - we discuss the local game, especially St Davids and fancy dress. Send us in your match reports from this weeks cup games or leave us your thoughts on our Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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