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Our Rugby Club Episode One

Our Rugby Club Podcast Ep. 1: Why Grassroots Rugby Matters (with Ryan “Pies” Yeoman) In episode one of Our Rugby Club, host Gavin (“the ref cam”) is joined by Ryan “Pies” Yeoman—former player, coach, and now referee across Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall and beyond—to explain why this podcast focuses on community grassroots rugby rather than the elite game. Ryan shares how he got into rugby through school, progressed from Plymouth Albion’s junior setup into adult club rugby, played mainly as a number eight then blindside flanker, and later moved into coaching, club committee work, and refereeing. The conversation explores what rugby clubs mean beyond matchday: a diverse ‘tribe’ built on community, belonging, and social connection for players, families, and volunteers. They discuss how grassroots rugby differs from what’s seen on TV, the importance of simply getting games played, and challenges created by league structures, travel, player availability, and club poaching—arguing for more flexible ‘game on’ solutions. Ryan reflects on changes in the sport, including the growth of women’s rugby and kids being central to club life, shares memorable tour and matchday stories, highlights favorite club atmospheres (including Hale, St Austell, and Bude), and explains the origin of his ‘Pies’ nickname. He finishes with advice to keep clubs alive by sticking with it and keeping people smiling, and Gavin invites listeners to like, subscribe, share, and get involved in future episodes covering recruitment, volunteering, and club challenges. 00:00 Welcome to Our Rugby Club 00:39 Why Grassroots Matters 03:03 Ryan’s Rugby Journey 06:42 From Player to Ref 08:53 What Clubs Mean 10:25 Surprises of Club Life 12:11 Rugby for Everyone 12:50 Referees and Lifelong Rugby 16:01 Tour Tales and Shenanigans 20:34 Social Side vs Winning 22:57 League Structure Struggles 27:56 Game On Solutions 29:57 Keeping Fixtures Alive 30:52 Last Minute Fixtures 31:20 Player Poaching Spiral 33:48 Grassroots Changes Today 35:28 Modern Club Community 36:25 Keeping Rugby Relevant 38:53 Toughest Referee Tests 42:01 Best Grounds Atmosphere 45:43 Origin of Pies Nickname 47:33 Quickfire Ref Questions 48:48 Why Clubs Matter 50:45 Join Your Local Club 53:52 Final Message Sign Off