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Ruck Me Sideways
by Ruck Me Sideways
An extremely sideways look at rugby from some extremely average blokes.
Episodes
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Ciao for Now
The final episode of Ruck Me Sideways... for a while. We catch up with the boys and reflect on some of our favourite bits from the last few years in our final episode before Mogs shoots off to Australia. As ever, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a (5 star) review, and share us on your…
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Tiki Tiki
Courty, Mogs and some extremely special guests bring you the Tiki Tiki Special live and direct from Jay Clark's infamous Tiki Tiki Bar! Prepare yourself for 21 minutes of pure nonsense. Ruck off 🏉 Wristbands still available for Bingo Ruckingo! Slide us a DM over on Instagram to secure yours now…
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AU Broncos
Mogs and Courty are joined by Alhambra-Union legend Mr Max Aitkenhead to chat about some of his best memories of playing for the Broncos in Dunedin! Enjoy the episode and don't forget to get your wristbands for Bingo Ruckingo before they're all gone! Ruck off 🏉 instagram.com/_ruckmesideways...
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The Wedding
You experienced the stag, now you get to experience the wedding! Join us from our very own Nicky Theaker's wedding day where we caught up with some extremely special guests. You'll probably also be able to work out why Nicky's nickname is 'Strange' 👀 N.B. If you're easily offended, we probably...
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Youth Rugby Special
We're joined by Dan Ruggles and Sam Gibson from Pontyclun Youth, and Ben Francis from Llantrisant Youth for a youth rugby special! We also reminisce some of our favourite memories from our youth days and hear some cracking listener stories. Enjoy the episode! Ruck off 🏉...
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Ton
We're joined by Tonyrefail RFC legends Lewis Special K Williams and Mad Owen Lewis on the pod this week for a belting episode about their club! Enjoy the episode and don't forget to chuck us on your story and leave us a rating and review! Ruck off 🏉 instagram.com/_ruckmesideways...
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Carl
We're finally joined by a man who's had many a mention on this pod, Mr Carl Jenkins to discuss some of his best stories from on and (mainly) off the field! Enjoy the episode! Ruck off 🏉 instagram.com/_ruckmesideways twitter.com/_ruckmesideways [email protected] Support the show
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Staggin' 'Ell
20 minutes of utter nonsense from our very own Nicky Theaker's stag do in Albufeira, Portugal. Enjoy 🍻 instagram.com/_ruckmesideways twitter.com/_ruckmeisdeways [email protected] Support the show
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SWP RFC
We're joined by SWP RFC representatives Adam 'Smeagol' Lewis and Dai 'Length' Francis on this week's pod, to discuss club initiations, away days, tour stories, and how it feels to represent your country! Enjoy the episode! Ruck off 🏉 Fancy featuring your club on the pod? Get in touch via the…
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The Manor
Straight ball, straight bat 🏏 We switched sports again this week, where we caught up with a legend of Miskin Manor Cricket Club Daniel Hay and professional meal dealer Iestyn Herridge. The boys talked us through their careers at the club, let us know what's on the menu on match day, introduced…
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The Donkey Island Butcher Boys
Penarth RFC are the topic of this week's pod, and we're joined by the OG Rhys Morgan to discuss everything the 'Narth - including the best tour story we've heard to date, the most organised fines book of all time, and the origin of their questionable club nicknames! Enjoy the episode! Ruck off 🏉...
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Caerau Ely
We're joined by Caerau Ely RFC legends Scott Britton and Morgan Louch this week to discuss questionable Tesco meal deals, what beers are on tap in the club, what you're getting to eat after a game, and how many clubs in South Wales Scott's actually played for. We're also introduced to a few…
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Six Nations Special #7 - Warm Beers & The Ultimate Protein Double
We're back for the final instalment in our Six Nations specials, where Mogs and Pwdin finally get to sample the UPD from VPS. We take a look back at the weekend's action, discuss what's next for Wales, and spout our usual nonsense about beers, grub, and other non-rugby related garbage. Follow us…
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Six Nations Special #6 - Chippy Lane or Chippy Alley?
We're back for the 6th instalment of this year's Six Nations specials, and in it, we discuss: The weekend's games Dodgy pundits Average referees Whether or not rugby should be a Summer sport Whether or not it's acceptable to wash your rugby boots in the washing machine The Match Pint and fantasy...
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Six Nations Special #5 - The Big Man Returneth
We're back after another big weekend to find out where Barty's been for the last few months, how many Morettis Courty sank last Friday, and we hear some detailed food reviews from the two big fellas! We also look forward to the upcoming round of the Six Nations and find out who Courty's backing…
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Six Nations Special #4 - Sweetcorn, Potatoes, Sunbeds & Tats
We're joined by Morgan "Porky" Rose this week to discuss his weird eating habits, his long list of nicknames, Tesco meal deals, Guinness, and we also chat a little bit about the latest round of the Six Nations, too. Follow the links below to follow us on our social channels:...
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The Black Army
We're taking a break from the Six Nations specials this week to catch up with Black Army (Llantrisant RFC) legends Scott and Celynd Morgan. We hear about how good they were back in the day, the state of Welsh rugby in the 80s, hear a few of their best tour stories, and find out who gets the...
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Six Nations Special #3: STOP F***ING KICKING AWAY ADVANTAGE!!!
We're back for the 3rd instalment of our Six Nations specials, and it's largely made up of us moaning about things that get on our tits, such as: - Annoying fans - Dodgy pundits - Fanta Zero - Players who kick away advantage (again) And we also shed some light on more pressing matters, such as…
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Six Nations Special #2 - We're F*****g S**t
We review the opening round of this year's Six Nations (including a pretty dour Welsh display), round up the Match Pint and fantasy leagues, and as usual, spend a majority of the episode talking about food and drink. We also shed some light on our upcoming live quiz, which you can bag yourself…
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Six Nations Special #1
We give our very own sideways preview of this year's Six Nations tournament. Join our Match Pint & fantasy leagues here: https://linktr.ee/ruckmesideways If you'd like to bag yourself a ticket for our live quiz on February 25th, be sure to give us a follow below 👇 instagram.com/_ruckmesideways...
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Club Cafe
We're joined by Guy Griffiths of the Club Cafe this week to discuss grub and ruggers. You can find more info about the Club Cafe by following the boys here: instagram.com/club.cafe.rfc https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=the%20club%20cafe%20at%20pontyclun%20rfc Fancy featuring your club on the...
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Cowbridge
Cowbridge RFC are this week's club under the spotlight, and we're joined by the Real Will Williams to discuss: - How the season's going so far - Post-match grub - Selection of beers in the bar - Ones to watch in the future - Tour stories - Horse racing - Why his parents called him William…
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Ponty
We took the pod on an away day down to Sardis Road this week to catch up with Ponty skipper Morgan Sieniawski, try machine Dale Stuckey and annoying bint Kristian 'Cabbage' Parker. The boys shed light on what life's like as a semi-professional rugby player, share some brilliant stories from tours...
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The Clun
We're switching codes this week! ⚽️ Pontyclun FC's finest Oli 'The Glider' James and Aledinho Davies join us to discuss the reasons behind swapping their rugby boots for football ones, they share some of their best tour stories and give us a proper insight into life at a football club. Enjoy the...
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Llantwit Fardre
We're finally joined by a 'proper' rugby player on the pod! Llantwit Fardre legend Jack Orrell joins us, along with Josh Phillips and lesser-known Ellis Jenkins to chat about their club. The boys talk us through their incredibly inventive nicknames, let us know what's on the menu after a game…
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The Dairymen
Finally, we have our first rugby club on the pod! We're joined by Llanharan RFC's finest, Sam "Mr Ubbs" Llewellyn to find out: - What beers they have behind the bar - What their after match grub's like - A few great tour stories - Why they're called the Dairymen - How Sam got on when we quizzed…
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Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge
We're back (again) and we're joined by Mr Adam Lewis aka Smeagol to give a comprehensive review of the boys' experience on the dodgeball court at Bournemouth Sevens. We also give you an insight into what to expect during the rest of this series! If you'd like to nominate your rugby club to make…
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Lions Special #5 - On Tour With An Angry Man and a Club Slut
We're joined on the Fun Bus by two special guests this week! Scott (Angryman) Morgan and Josh (Spud) Clark share some of their best tour stories and give their views on the most talked about topic of the past week -- hash browns. We also take part in the latest rounds of Wha You Lion For? and The...
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Lions Special #4 - The Wheels on the Bus Have Fallen Off... Again
In true Ruck Me Sideways style, the wheels are off the fun bus again! Find out why, and take part in more thrilling rounds of Wha You Lion For and The League of Lions by listening now. We also look forward to the first test, predict our matchday 23s (which are obviously extremely inaccurate), and...
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Lions Special #3 - What Goes On Tour, Goes on the Pod
The Fun Bus has its first customer! We're joined in the penthouse by our first guest of the series Mr Lloyd Wilkins, who shares a few belting tour stories with us. We also give our opinions on everything that's gone on over the past week, and we even talk about a little bit of rugby, too. Don't...
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Lions Special #2 - Throwing the Boys Right Under the Fun Bus
Mogs and Barty are your hosts this week to chat all things (except) rugby over a nice warm takeaway coffee cup of South African vino. Follow us on our social channels to join in the banter and fire us some questions: instagram.com/_ruckmesideways twitter.com/_ruckmesideways Ruck off 🏉 Support…
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Lions Special #1 - A Very Sideways Look at the Lions Tour
We're back for the first in a series of Lions tour-inspired episodes! We discuss our plans for the Lions series, including our brand new weekly features: - The Proof Is in the Pwdin - Wha You Lion For? - Courty's Fun Bus - The League of Lions And best of all... We're back in person! Join in with...
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Season 3 Finale
Mogs and Courty are your hosts for the last episode of the season before we go on sabbatical. In it, we discuss: - The final game of the Six Nations - Our Ruck Me Sideways official team of the tournament - Spiral bombs - Mullets - School canteen grub - Our See You Next Tuesday(s) of the Week…
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See You Next Tuesday, Fabien
Mogs, Courty and Pwdin are in the hot seats this week to discuss Super Saturday's action, the light at the end of the tunnel (maybe) for grassroots rugby in Wales, our Match Pint and fantasy leagues, and which flavour squash is best. Follow us on our social channels for more bants and be sure to...
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Wild Names, Sh*tflickers & a Welsh Grand Slam?
Pwdin, Courty and Mogs are your hosts for this week's bumper episode! On the menu: - Last weekend's action - Questionable punditry - Questionable (English) media - Potential Lions contenders - Match Pint and fantasy league round-ups - Front rowers kicking the ball - Romain Poite - Terrible rugby...
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Give It Giggsy 'Til the End of the Season
This is a serious contender for best episode of the series so far! In it, we cover: - Harry and Meghan - The Royal Family - Piers Morgan - This weekend's 6 Nations fixtures - SBW's retirement - Match Pint and fantasy leagues - Die-hard Cardiff fans - Cheesecake in a jar - Fish Don't forget to...
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When in Rome... Eat Waffles
Pwdin, Mogs and Strange are your hosts this week and there's plenty to cover, including: - The weekend's action - The French being French (and the referees) - Pundits losing the plot - Social media abuse - The Blues becoming 'Cardiff Rugby' - Match Pint and fantasy league round-ups - Salsa…
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The Forward Pass That Never Was
Loads to cover this week, including: - Farewell to the GOAT - New rule trials - Red cards - Orange cards - The latest rumours from the rugby universe - Our predictions for this weekend's fixtures - A belting story about Courty playing rugby in cargo shorts and daps - An in-house 'See You Next...
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Orange Cards, Judo Rolls, and the Return of Jonathab
Jonathab rises like a phoenix from the ashes to join Mogs and Courty on this week's show. We break down the latest round of action in the 6 Nations, review the Match Pint and fantasy leagues, give our uneducated opinions on how to solve the problems at the breakdown, crown a brand new "See You…
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Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
We're back to review the opening round of the Six Nations in a bumper episode! Find out what we thought of the opening round of games, who's leading the charge in the Match Pint and Fantasy leagues, what the boys have got planned for Valentine's Day and who we named "See You Next Tuesday of the...
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Just the Two of Us
Mogs and Pwdin are your hosts this week after the rest of the boys are M.I.A. We run you through our plans for the Six Nations (apart from staying home and watching it on telly), including info about our fantasy rugby and Match Pint leagues, our top tips for the tournament in Courty's Corner, and...
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Mark Drakeford Loves Cheese
As the title suggests, this one's a bit all over the shop. From the Welsh squad, to stray dogs, to The Chase, to Mark Drakeford's love of cheese. Also find out who we crowned 'See You Next Tuesday of the Week'. Enjoy! instagram.com/_ruckmesideways twitter.com/_ruckmesideways Support the show
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Does Chocolate Belong in the Cupboard or the Fridge?
WalesOnline's finest, Mr Matthew Southcombe joins us to talk about some of the most pressing issues of the past week: - Does chocolate belong in the fridge or the cupboard? We react to the fans' votes in the deeply controversial social media polls - The Welsh derbies - How many bottles of Moretti...
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Square Pizza Is 27% More Bigger Than Round Pizza
Join us to find out if the boys had any nice prezzies for Christmas, and how they celebrated New Year (spoiler - they stayed in). We always give our thoughts on the thrilling Welsh derbies over the festive period, the upcoming Six Nations, and whether or not the Lions Tour will go ahead this...
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Merry Rucking Christmas!
The Christmas special! We're back on lockdown and back to virtual podding; but for the first time this series, it worked... She's an absolute cracker (pun intended) and we hope it brings a smile to your face during these testing times. Merry Christmas from all the boys Ruck off. Support the show
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Do You Wear Your Pants In the Shower?
We cover some extremely important topics this week, such as: - Whether or not players from different countries wear their pants in the shower - Nigel Owens bringing up 100 test matches - Christmas shopping - The World Cup draw - The latest action from the Champions Cup - Advent calendars - Dai…
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We Finally Got a Theme Tune
Plenty to cover in this week's bumper episode after last week's (second) pod that never was. The Thirsty Elephant An independent coffee shop in the heart of Pontyclun. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.…
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Rugby Is Boring
Barty, Pwdin and Mogs are your hosts for this week's installment, and they're joined in the studio (rugby club) by general rugby nause and extremely angry man, Scott Morgan. Hear our verdicts on the last round of fixtures in the Autumn Nations Cup, our opinions on the state of the game at the...
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The Ultimate Rustlers Burger Experience
We're back! The boys are back in the studio for a long-overdue catch-up, and Mogs, Courty and Pwdin are joined by Ruck Me Sideways superfan Rhys Williams-Way to talk about lockdown, food, fitness, coffee, religion, politics, and (a tiny bit of) rugby. Follow us on our social channels for more...
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Episode 15: Chewing the Fat
We chew the fat after a couple of weeks off and cover some extremely important topics; such as when the grassroots rugby season is likely to start again and does sweetcorn belong on a Sunday roast? Follow us on social media and get involved in our weekly quiz every Wednesday at 7:30pm!...
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