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Sosbans and Sidesteps
by 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.
Episodes
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Scarlets save rugby - again | Sosbans and Sidesteps
Big M and Huw discuss the return of the winning feeling to PYS and the likelyhood of it continuing through the season. The impressive backs can't do much without decent quick ball from the grunt machine - so how exactly do we make that happen? #Welshrugby #Scarlets #URC Learn more about your ad...
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Ellis Mee - Scoring tries for fun
New Jon sits down for a mid week catch up with Ellis Mee - the Scarlets try scoring machine in the back three. There is plenty to discuss, including growing up, attacking rugby, the Scarlets squad and a run down of this weeks selection. #Scarlets #Welshrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices....
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Keep the Flippin* Ball Mun! | Sosbans and Sidesteps
After another underwhelming Scarlets performance, Mart and New Jon cwtch up to discuss where it went wrong - you don't win games with 33% posaession and what needs to happen on the trip to South Africa - strap in for a rough season? #Scarlets #URC #WelshRugby Learn more about your ad choices.…
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What went wrong? | Sospans and Sidesteps
The happy crew are back to review the positives from Cardiff's visit, to discuss the finer details of what went wrong and the possibility of reversing the result in round 2. #Scarlets #Welshrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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There is big and then there is BIG Will
New Jon is starting to feel at home - but is still 'New' as he sits down for a quick chat with Will Evans - there are BIG expectations ahead for him! #Scarlets #Welshrugby #WillEvans #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Friendlies don’t count unless we win | Sosbans and Sidesteps
Big M, Huw and Still New Jon are back for another season of optimism, positivity and jollity as they preview the first game of the season - and obviously take a look at Huws latest shirt purchases. #Welshrugby #Scarlets #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Scarlets silly season & honest take on Cymru | Sosbans and Sidesteps
The boys put away their Speedos and suntan lotion for an hour or so to catch up on the comings, goings and temporary solutions at the Parc since the end of the season. They just can't help themselves from then diving into the Nations Championship and giving some honest thoughts about the Welsh...
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A Scarlets Intervention | Sosbans and Sidesteps
New Jon and Huw join Big M to discuss the current make up of the Scarlets squad, where the depth is, where we are light and what we can expect from next season - and let's not forget everyone off field as well. #Scarlets #Welshrugby #URCgo #WestisBest #WestererisBesterer Learn more about your ad...
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Time to relive the misery | Sosbans and Sidesteps
For one last time this season, Huw and New Jon join Big M to discuss the season that has finally ended for the Scarlets. The main topics of conversation are: 1. Where did it go wrong? 2. What needs to happen to put it right 3. How long do we keep referring to Jon as New Jon? Your comments below…
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It's finally over! | Sosbans and Sidesteps
New Jon and Huw join Big M to trawl through the waste pipe of Round 18 in search of something to smile about before the end of the season. Even though the game was the equivalent of two fish arguing over a clowns nose - it still had its talking points and falls yet again into the 'Should have…
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Jac Davies chats with Big M
Scarlets rising back three player discusses moving West, Llandovery and breaking into the Scarlets senior squad with Big M - Big M is still confused by what fast people do! #Scarlets #Welshrugby #JacDavies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is it over yet? | Sosbans and Sidesteps
New Jon and Huw join Big M for yet another post mortem on a game that should have been won. We can enjoy the fact that the Drovers won the SRC but the questions around the Scarlets in the URC are not going away. Will next season be any different? #Scarlets #URCgo #Welshrugby #Enought #Rugby...
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Red Rags To Bulls | Sosbans and Sidesteps Podcast
The crew discuss another losing bonus point, another close game and what it takes to get over the line! Bandy around a bit of the community game in West Wales and a chat about PRA25 and we have ourselves a show! #Scarlets #URCgo #Rugby #Welshrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Not angry, just disappointed | Sosbans and Sidesteps
The crew are back to try and find hope in the ashes of Cardiff's visit - then dance merrily through the community game update before staring into the abyss of the Bulls game. #Scarlets #Sosbans #URC #Welshrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Taine Plumtree - The Lethal Legend of PYS | Sosbans & Sidesteps
New Jon sits down for a chat with Scarlets legend Taine Plumtree to discuss injuries, recovery, discipline, referees, Cardiff and the chances of him appearing in a transformers movie with the Rock! #Scarlets #Plumtree #Welshrugby #Sosbanfach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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They don't like it down West | Sosbans and Sidesteps
In this week's episode of the Fletcher Anderson Fan Podcast, Huw and New Jon preview the game against Cardiff, discuss the Brython girls' contributions in Wales' loss to Scotland and catch you up on the community game. Big M takes a week in the physio room to recover from last weeks community...
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A Moral Victory? | Sosbans and Sidesteps
On this weeks Scarlets fancast, Huw and Martyn discuss the finer details of the Aviva fridge, another spirited performance and a journey home with nothing to show for it. They take a look at community rugby in West Wales and ponder what to do next week. #Scarlets #Welshrugby #WestWalesrugby...
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Free The Front Rowers | Sosbans and Sidesteps
Huw and Jon newydd join Big M on a victory pod at long last. The boys discuss the fact that Big M and Archer Holz have never been seen in the same room together and how the conspiracy theories grow from there. There is plenty of celebrating to be done, a community update and then a crest of a…
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The Kemsley Mathias interview - part 2
Huw sits down with Kemsley Mathias to discuss the finer points of training ground etiquette, why anyone would ever choose to be a prop, the visit of Zebre and why Scarlets fans are the best! #Scarlets #Welshrugby #ScavZeb #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Below expectations - a reality check. Sosbans and Sidesteps
Big M, New Jon and Huw are back to discuss a below par performance against Connacht and the chances of picking up any wins at all before the end of the season. Zebre are up first in a basement battle - the least we can do is put bums on seats for the night. #Scarlets #URC #Welshrugby #ScavZeb…
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Is the season over? Sosbans and Sidesteps
There are no prizes for nearly winning and despite improved performances, we came home in 2nd place again, which begs the question, Is the season now over? The boys discuss the Scarlets trip to Edinburgh, the community game and Brython Thunder. #Scarlets #Welshrugby #URC #WRU #WestWales Learn…
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At what Cost elow - Sosbans and Sidesteps
New Jon and Huw join Big M to discuss the finer details of the Welsh performance against Scotland and the heavy price that the Scarlets have paid for it, plus the usual community stuff and a look ahead to a challenging fixture in Edinburgh. #Welshrugby #Scarlets #URC #SixNations Learn more about...
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Still haven't the foggiest - Scarlets fans Podcast
Big M and New Jon discuss names in a way none of us were expecting before Huw brings some order and the boys get down to discussing what could actually be seen on the Benneton game, all the goings on in the community game in West Wales and then a look ahead at how many Scarlets we can expect in…
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Told You we are good! Sosbans and Sidesteps - a Scarlets fancast
Huw G and New Jon join Big M to revel in the glory of a home win but more importantly - a performance to be proud of. Also on this weeks pod we have viewers questions, Big M's community bit and a look ahead to Benetton - the rebuild is under way! #Scarlets #Sosbans #Welshrugby #URC Learn more…
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Archie 'The Falcon' Hughes has a chat about #ScavUls and other things
HG Rugby catches up with friend of the pod Archie Hughes to discuss preparations for this weeks game against Ulster. #Scarlets #Welshrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Has big Nige saved the Scarlets? | Sosbans and Sidesteps
The full crew of Big M, Huw, New Jon and Pringle are back to discuss an improved performance against Northampton but we still came away with nothing. Does this give us hope for the rest of the season or is it another false dawn? News broke during recording about the WRU decision aswell so we have…
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Answers given - Jones OUT Davies RETURNS
Performance Director Leigh Jones has been relieved of his duties while Nigel Davies returns to help to recover this season - In a BONUS episode, Hattie from WRRAP, the Womens Treehouse and Rugby Histories podcasts join Huw, Big M and New Jon to discuss the days events, missed opportunities and…
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Pathetic Pau Pasting - Questions need to be asked
The usual crew are back to discuss the weekends performance and the inevitable fall out from it - the time for hard questions is here! The weekends fixture away in Northampton get a trot out - is there any point? What can we possibly recover now? #Scarlets #Welshrugby #URC #EPRC #ChampionsCup...
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The Scarlets Hokey Cokey!
New Jon is still recovering from watching the Scarlets capitulation against the Dragons in person but is with us in spirit as Big M and Huw discuss a truly awful festive period on the pitch and the effects being felt of it. The time has come to discuss if Dwayne Peels time has come to an end at...
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Cawdors Arms Park - Sosbans and Sidesteps
Huw and New Jon go looking for Big M who is out partying once again instead of discussing rugby on a podcast! The two big talking points are the Win over Cardiff and the expected win over the Ospreys who are now bottom of the table! Throw in the West Wales Community Rugby Update and we are in...
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We are almost good - Sosbans and Sidesteps
Huw and New Jon look back at the Bordeaux game as Huw gives his travelling supporter point of view. Then it is time to find out how your local side got on in the community update before considering the return of the URC and the festive games! #Scarlets #Welshrugby #URC #CarvSca Learn more about...
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Back in the big time - nearly! - Sosbans and Sidesteps
Huw and New Jon join Big M to discuss the frustrating visit of Bristol - who deserved to win, how the game could have gone and a few key moments that moved the result - plus who stood out for the Scarlets. We then take a look ahead to next weeks trip to France and wonder what presents we will be...
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Archer Holz - The art of scrummaging
New Jon sits down for a chat with Archer Holz and after trying to discuss his rugby journey, Glasgow, Ned Kelly and the visit of Bristol - they just talk scrums for a while! Now everyone is happy. #Scrumschool #Frontrowunion #Scarlets #Welshrugby #EPCR #Championscup Learn more about your ad...
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The kids are alright
HG Rugby and 'New' Jon discuss the finer points of a great game against Glasgow and what we can take from that game into Europe. Huw had the misfortune to watch the national team on saturday and (as part of his therapy) feels the need to share that with us as well! #Scarlets #Scarletspodcast...
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The Taine Plumtree defence league.
The bois are joined by new presented Jon to talk about the beautiful Scarlets bois and how they dominated the All Blacks before previewing the Scarlets game against Glasgow. #Welshrugby #Scarlets #ScavGla #URC #Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Things might just be ok!
Big M and Huw review the first (ish) block of the URC, discuss the ramifications of the WRU announcement and look forward to what we can expect in the coming weeks. #Welshrugby #URC #Scarlets #Communitygame #WRU #ScrumV #Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Joyless in Jo'Burg
Huw and Big M try to find something positive from the game against the Lions - and it takes a while! Pressure is mounting to deliver a win - or at least a decent performance. After the community game run down, our old friend Mr Shark pops up again to preview this weeks game. #Scarlets #Welshrugby...
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Not the start we wanted
It hasn't been the start to a season that anyone wanted - but Big M and Huw try to find the positives to go forward with, look at our new recruit and look ahead to the Lions game on this weeks pod. #Scarlets #Sosbans #Llanelli #URC #Welshrugby #WRU #ScrumV #Rugbyonline Learn more about your ad...
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The one when there was no game
Big M and Huw manage to talk about Scarlets rugby for nearly an hour - when there wasn't even a game to discuss! There is more time to discuss the community game, what could have been on Saturday and what might happen this Friday against the Stormers. #Scarlets #Welshrugby #Wales #URC #ScavSto...
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Has pre-season finished?
Big M and Huw are joined by Jon to review the rugby from round 1 of the URC and it wasn't a pleasant weekend. There are a lot of work ons from the Munster game and yet somehow we were still in with a shout with five minutes to go. This is going to be a harsh season so cool heads are needed but so...
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Kirby Myhill - The happy hooker is home
Lee G sits in for a chat with a returning Scarlets favourite, Kirby Myhill who came home on a short term contract for the start of the season. There is a dive into life in the MLR, the pull of home and which other teams he might have answered the call for. #Scarlets #Welshrugby #URC #Wales Learn...
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Scarlets Depth Chart & Munster memories
Big M and Huw are back to discuss the Scarlets depth chart and Munster memories - in a lot of detail! The expectations for this season are pretty high but does that match up to the capabilities of the squad? #URC #Scarlets #Welshrugby #Wales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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The boys are back in town
Big M and Huw the hat are back to have a chat about the summer goings on, the pre-season games, the new kit and the community game is already in full swing. #Welshrugby #Scarlets #URC #WestisBest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Simon Kozlowski interview
Huw chats with Simon Kozlowski, the personality behind the House of Sports and Entertainment to discuss some of the finer details behind the agreement with the Scarlets, the social media reaction, the plans for the future and what it's like to be on the outside looking in etc etc. #Welshrugby...
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Fans reaction to St Helens and the House of Luxury
Just to be clear - St Helens is not the House of Luxury! Huw and Lee G drop tools for a chat about this week as a Scarlet Supporter - some of it good, some of it not but all of it eventful. To be clear - if you are angry at anyone after listening to this - it should be the WRU, not any of the...
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Scarlets squad rater 2025
Big M and Huw the hat catch up for one last time this season give their opinions on every Scarlets player over the last season. Who disappointed, who over performed and who did just enough to get another crack at it next season. Your ratings and comments are welcomed below and on our socials.…
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The Scarlets Bumper season review - Part 1
Big M and Huw the Hat return to review the Scarlets season in forensic detail - all the near misses, the could have beens and the 'good games' . It turned out to be a better than expected season but it could have been better aswell! The boys loved this one! #Scarlets #URC #PrcyScarlets…
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Sad it's over?
Huw, Ben and Jon take a look back at the final game of the season against Leinster. If you were offered a playoff position and the return of Champions Cup games to PYS at the start of the season, you would have taken it! #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #URCgo #WRU #Scarlets #ScrumV #S4C Learn more about...
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Back where we belong
Big M and Huw are joined by Crys 16 board member and Scarlets super fan Charlie Evans. Together they remember those few hours of pure happiness in between qualifying for the playoffs and next seasons European Cup - and the WRU announcement to change Welsh rugby. After they explore the season as...
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EXCLUSIVE interview with Kelmsley
Huw sits down for a chat with Kelmsley Mathias - the tightest vest in the West to discuss the South Africa trip, how the season has gone, his rugby journey and what would happen if Jonah Lomu had been a prop! Another top class chat with a Scarlets legend in the making. #Scarlets #URC #WRU...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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The WRRAP network
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