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An extremely average rugby podcast presented by extremely average rugby players. We take a sideways look at our magnificent sport; involving analysis, banter and legendary tales from grassroots level all the way to the very top.

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    • Oct 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ciao for Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 62:05


    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 social media channels!Ruck off

    Tiki Tiki

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 22:24


    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

    AU Broncos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 48:44


    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

    The Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 16:37


    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'

    Youth Rugby Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 63:09


    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

    Ton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 76:23


    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

    Carl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 61:46


    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

    Staggin' 'Ell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 21:01


    20 minutes of utter nonsense from our very own Nicky Theaker's stag do in Albufeira, Portugal.Enjoy

    SWP RFC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 61:28


    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

    The Donkey Island Butcher Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 74:44


    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

    Caerau Ely

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 73:04


    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 legends behind the scenes and hear some belting tour stories!Enjoy the episode!Ruck off

    Six Nations Special #7 - Warm Beers & The Ultimate Protein Double

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 69:45


    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 on our social media channels below

    Six Nations Special #6 - Chippy Lane or Chippy Alley?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 75:21


    We're back for the 6th instalment of this year's Six Nations specials, and in it, we discuss:The weekend's gamesDodgy punditsAverage refereesWhether or not rugby should be a Summer sportWhether or not it's acceptable to wash your rugby boots in the washing machineThe Match Pint and fantasy leaguesWe also answer some intriguing listener questions and give our answers to the age-old question - is it Chippy Lane or Chippy Alley..?Enjoy the episode!Ruck off

    Six Nations Special #5 - The Big Man Returneth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 48:04


    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 to carve up this weekend.Gizza follow here:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesidewaysSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ruckmesideways)

    Six Nations Special #4 - Sweetcorn, Potatoes, Sunbeds & Tats

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 52:01


    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:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesidewaysRuck off

    The Black Army

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 69:59


    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 angriest when watching rugby. Enjoy the episode!Ruck off

    Six Nations Special #3: STOP F***ING KICKING AWAY ADVANTAGE!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 54:56


    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 what we got up to on Valentine's Day.Enjoy the show and don't forget to snap up some tickets for our live quiz before they're all gone!Ruck off

    Six Nations Special #2 - We're F*****g S**t

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 72:58


    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 some tickets for over on our Instagram

    Six Nations Special #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 57:02


    We give our very own sideways preview of this year's Six Nations tournament.Join our Match Pint & fantasy leagues here:https://linktr.ee/ruckmesidewaysIf you'd like to bag yourself a ticket for our live quiz on February 25th, be sure to give us a follow below


    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.rfchttps://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=the%20club%20cafe%20at%20pontyclun%20rfcFancy featuring your club on the pod?Let us know here:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesidewaysruckmesideways@gmail.comRuck off


    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 WilliamsEnjoy the episode!Ruck off


    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 and away days, and let us know what's on the menu after a game!All the best for the rest of the season boys


    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 episode!Ruck off

    Llantwit Fardre

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 68:24


    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, tell us some wild stories and perform outstandingly well in the quiz!Don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating, and if you fancy joining us for an episode on the pod, simply slide us a DM using the details below

    The Dairymen

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 68:47


    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 him on the history of the clubEnjoy the episode!Ruck off

    Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 52:52


    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 an appearance on the pod, please slide us a DM using the details below

    Lions Special #5 - On Tour With An Angry Man and a Club Slut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 69:03


    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 League of Lions, and Pwd treats us to some magnificent South African delicacies in The Proof Is In the Pwdin.Get in touch/gizza follow on the links below:ruckmesideways@gmail.cominstagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesidewaysThanks for the continued support!Ruck off

    Lions Special #4 - The Wheels on the Bus Have Fallen Off... Again

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 48:13


    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 have some in-depth discussion about cider and hash browns. Want to get in touch?ruckmesideways@gmail.cominstagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesideways

    Lions Special #3 - What Goes On Tour, Goes on the Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 63:19


    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 forget to subscribe, leave us a review and share the pod with your mates!Ruck off

    Lions Special #2 - Throwing the Boys Right Under the Fun Bus

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 44:03


    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/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesidewaysRuck off

    Lions Special #1 - A Very Sideways Look at the Lions Tour

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 60:47


    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 LionsAnd best of all... We're back in person!Join in with the fun over on our social channels:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesidewaysRuck off

    Season 3 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 50:30


    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- Our big plans for the future

    See You Next Tuesday, Fabien

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 76:07


    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 subscribe and leave us a review!Ruck off

    Wild Names, Sh*tflickers & a Welsh Grand Slam?

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 86:15


    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 boots- The Wild Name Theory- Another in-house 'See You Next Tuesday of the Week'Enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave us a rating, review and share us on your story!instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesideways

    Give It Giggsy 'Til the End of the Season

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 75:43


    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- FishDon't forget to subscribe, leave us a review and share us with your muckers!Enjoy the episodeinstagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesideways

    When in Rome... Eat Waffles

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 72:36


    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 dancing- Yet another half time domestic- Some extremely dodgy eating habitsEnjoy the episode and don't forget to give us a quick rating and review!Ruck off

    The Forward Pass That Never Was

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 71:48


    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 Tuesday of the Week'Enjoy the episode!Ruck offinstagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesideways

    Orange Cards, Judo Rolls, and the Return of Jonathab

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 59:59


    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 Next Tuesday of the Week", and Mogs has a domestic with the Mrs. Enjoy the show and don't forget to leave us a review/share us on your story!Follow us on our social channels:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesideways

    Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 74:49


    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 Week", in arguably the funniest episode of all time!Enjoy the episode and give us a follow below for more:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesideways

    Just the Two of Us

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 56:39


    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 our predictions for the opening round of games.We also answer plenty of great questions from you lot and crown 'See You Next Tuesday of the Week'.Follow the links below to get involved in our fantasy/Match Pint leagues, and give us a follow on social media!Match Pint: https://mtch.to/r/bQ9QM CODE = RMSFantasy: https://fantasy.sixnationsrugby.com/#welcome/register/?parrain=ew28igg&ligue=2649instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesideways

    Mark Drakeford Loves Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 60:00


    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/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesideways

    Does Chocolate Belong in the Cupboard or the Fridge?

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 71:52


    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 did Courty actually drink between December 23rd and New Year?- Is Stephen Ferris really baying for Matthew Southcombe's blood..?Also, find out who we crowned the inaugural 'See You Next Tuesday of the Week' in our new weekly feature.Follow us on our social channels for more crazy bants:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesidewaysThe Thirsty Elephant An independent coffee shop in the heart of Pontyclun.

    Square Pizza Is 27% More Bigger Than Round Pizza

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 65:58


    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 Summer.Follow us on our social channels for more:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesidewaysThe Thirsty Elephant An independent coffee shop in the heart of Pontyclun.

    Merry Rucking Christmas!

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 69:59


    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 boysRuck off.

    Do You Wear Your Pants In the Shower?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 78:12


    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 from down the field- Dodgy reviewsBe sure to leave us a rating/review and give us a follow below:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesideways

    We Finally Got a Theme Tune

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 81:13


    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.

    Rugby Is Boring

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 63:37


    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 moment, and find out a few of the things that've really made Scott's blood boil over the years.Enjoy!Follow our social media channels for more classic rugby bants:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesidewaysThe Thirsty Elephant An independent coffee shop in the heart of Pontyclun.

    The Ultimate Rustlers Burger Experience

    Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 76:10


    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 classic rugger bants:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesidewaysThe Thirsty Elephant An independent coffee shop in the heart of Pontyclun.

    Episode 15: Chewing the Fat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 40:02


    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!instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesideways

    Episode 14: Shlids and Broncos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 45:11


    We talk through the best and worst lockdown lids we've seen, celebrate a new milestone, and gain invaluable insight into how front-rowers are managing to keep themselves fit during these testing times.Follow us on social media for more banter and join in with our live quiz every Wednesday at evening at 7:30 pm:instagram.com/_ruckmesidewaystwitter.com/_ruckmesideways

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