Pennod 5 Mike Phillips a'r Senghenydd Sirens

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-International rugby hero

-Mike Phillips...

-..could be facing

-his greatest-ever challenge.

-He may have won 99 caps

-and scored ten tries for Wales.

-He may have won three grand slams

-and been on two Lions' tours.

-But this is the biggest challenge.

-He's mentoring a team of unique

-players, the Senghenydd Sirens.

-Although the team's SWALEC Cup

-hopes were dashed last week...

-..they played well against

-Division One side Seven Sisters.

-I'm really proud of them

-and there were lots of positives.

-The focus now shifts back

-to Lampeter's visit in the league.

-They have already beaten

-the Sirens once.

-Can Mike lead this passionate team

-to the title?

-It's time for the Senghenydd Sirens

-to shine.

-Mike Phillips.

-International rugby star,

-a hard man, one of the lads.

-But there's another side

-to everyone.

-I've been an ambassador for Breast

-Cancer Care Cymru for years now.

-It's a pleasure to be part of it,

-and it's also enjoyable.

-There's a curry night coming up.

-I'd like the girls to help out...

-..and raise as much money as we can.

-Hopefully,

-we can enjoy a great night.

-The Sirens don't need to be asked

-more than once...

-..to enjoy a night

-of entertainment...

-..even when it means hard work.

-They've been hard at it

-preparing extra raffle prizes...

-..and have arrived early

-to lay the tables for the meal.

-It's nice that Mike trusts us

-to help out on his big night.

-It's a good cause,

-so everyone's happy to help.

-The girls have donated raffle prizes

-and we'll help to sell tickets.

-We're going to raise

-lots of money for charity.

-We were shocked to hear that Mike

-is a Breast Cancer Care ambassador.

-It's nothing to do with rugby

-or anything like that.

-It's the complete opposite...

-..and it's about breasts, so, yeah!

-I think the girls

-are both proud and pleased.

-A couple have personal links

-with that charity...

-..so, yes, we're all pleased.

-Life without the Sirens

-would be quite dull.

-I love it, it's been

-the best thing I've ever done.

-I'm passionate about it.

-If I'm on the sidelines,

-you will hear me scream and shout.

-Running back and forth.

-I absolutely love rugby.

-When I started,

-I couldn't even run half a pitch.

-Now, I can do a full 80 minutes,

-and I just love the adrenalin.

-It is sometimes hard to train

-twice a week as my boys train.

-But I just reschedule

-and I've not missed any game.

-I'm proud

-if I get a black eye and everything!

-My rugby marks!

-I'm quite proud of it!

-My favourite person

-that Mike brought was Rob McBryde.

-He did one called the duck,

-where we had to squat down and walk.

-The other girls were struggling,

-but, for once, I finished first!

-I've found my calling!

-Tonight's charity night

-is important for Claire...

-..and a cause

-that's close to her heart.

-My family

-has been affected by breast cancer.

-My auntie was diagnosed in 2003.

-Thank God, she fought it.

-She's found out

-she had it again this year.

-Luckily, everything's OK.

-I was surprised that Mike

-is an ambassador for breast cancer.

-Following his rugby career,

-he was a bit of a boy himself.

-I think it's an amazing thing

-for him to do.

-Preparation done, the tables are

-full and the food's going down well.

-The Sirens are delighted to be here.

-We played our hearts out on Sunday

-so it's nice to have a treat.

-We're always up for a night out!

-It's an evening of fun,

-with a heads and tails game...

-..a raffle...

-..and an auction...

-..all of which were compered

-by ex-Wales full back Rhys Williams.

-It's great to be part

-of a charity night like this.

-I like Rhys.

-I have met him before,

-when I was about 13.

-I spotted him

-on Queen Street in Cardiff...

-..and chased him into Superdrug...

-..with a slip of paper and said,

-"Can I have your autograph, please?"

-He still looks nice

-and he has a lovely bum!

-It was amazing support

-from the Sirens...

-..trying to sell raffles

-and doing the hamper.

-There was also a chance

-to have a Q&A session with Mike.

-In his first coaching role, how does

-it feel to be Lloyd's understudy?

-Who was your favourite teammate

-and the worst to play against?

-We all know,

-Shane Williams and James Hook.

-Tonight, it was great to have fun,

-relax a bit and raise some money.

-Who was the worst player

-to share a room with?

-The Q&A was amazing, really funny.

-It's nice to see Mike

-outside a rugby context.

-All the girls loved it.

-All the girls loved it.

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-We know you're the Sirens' mentor.

-What are they like?

-I'm proud to have met them all

-and I've bonded well with the team.

-Everyone enjoyed it.

-It's nice to see another,

-more relaxed, side of Mike.

-We've had nice food

-in a nice atmosphere, and a laugh.

-I'm not sure

-that Keighlee enjoyed the food.

-The first Indian meal I've ever had.

-A good occasion and a nice night.

-I won my own chocolate!

-I just hope people enjoyed it,

-given that they worked as well.

-I really appreciate their help here.

-I have great respect for the man.

-All I remember him as

-is the boozy Welsh lad...

-..but after today,

-I've got tons of respect for him.

-He certainly has something

-to share with the team.

-I hope he can help them develop.

-One of the Sirens' brightest stars

-is centre Kourtney Lewis.

-After coming up from the U18s,

-she has twelve tries already...

-..and her talent has been spotted

-beyond the Rhymney Valley.

-Today, she's playing U18s rugby

-for East Wales against West Wales.

-The Sirens are there to support her.

-The Sirens are there to support her.

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-Come on, Kourtney!

-Kourtney is the baby of the team,

-and an excellent player.

-She's fast, like a whippet.

-We're all proud

-that she's playing for Wales.

-The game is a step closer

-to a higher standard for Kourtney.

-Today, she's a winger

-rather than a centre.

-She defends well, but isn't able

-to show her attacking skills much.

-West Wales are ahead at the moment,

-but Kourtney's working hard.

-She's tackling well.

-I hope to see more of her

-in the second half.

-I think she's saving her energy

-for the Sirens!

-It's the same story

-in the second half.

-East Wales

-fail to throw the ball out wide...

-..and Kourtney has few chances

-to show her skills on a big stage.

-She's only had the ball twice.

-I could hear the girls

-screaming their heads off...

-..from a mile off, and it's so nice

-to have that support.

-I think she's a bit gutted,

-but she played well.

-She should be proud.

-It's so nice

-to have so much support.

-A whole bunch of people

-calling my name out.

-It gives me more motivation

-to do better...

-..and puts a smile

-on my face, really.

-After the break, the girls face

-new physical training methods...

-Seeing Mike bend over is brilliant!

-..and the big game,

-where staying top...

-..means getting revenge

-on the Lampeter girls.

-We have to step up now.

-Come on now, girls, gear up!

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-Two weeks ago,

-nutritionist Elinor Snowsill...

-..tried to change

-the Sirens' attitude towards food.

-More fruit and veg.

-She's drawn up a diet sheet

-to improve their general health...

-..and their on-field performance.

-I hope it gives them more energy

-and makes them sharper.

-Kayleigh Mason has stuck to it.

-Since starting,

-I've noticed that I sleep better.

-Before, I drank coffee...

-Too much coffee.

-Now, I'm drinking more water,

-but it makes me go to the toilet.

-Pee!

-My husband, Dewi,

-doesn't like salad...

-..vegetables, sweet potato,

-almost everything on the menu.

-But he's trying.

-I'm trying to do the diet plan

-with her to support her.

-It's not fair if I eat chips

-and she has a bowl of salad!

-Cerys isn't following the diet plan.

-I'm really fussy

-and I don't like anything.

-As a good friend,

-I've invited her over for a meal.

-We're having cod,

-sweet potato and vegetables.

-Kebabs are one of my favourites.

-I love them.

-Lamb doner.

-I want one now.

-No kebab tonight, Cerys,

-but a snack to keep you going.

-Cerys isn't happy.

-But Kayleigh hopes for more luck

-with the main course.

-I don't know if I like sweet potato

-because I've never tried it before.

-Fingers crossed

-that everyone's happy.

-I like cod,

-but I've never tried sweet potato.

-We'll soon find out!

-I don't know how it'll go.

-Here you are, bach.

-Enjoy.

-It looks lovely...

-Little high five for me?

-A small one?

-A small one?

-Yes!

-I'm shocked. It's actually nice.

-I didn't know

-what it would taste like.

-Nice, really nice.

-Different to potato, but nice.

-I like broccoli and cauli anyway.

-The sweet potato is lovely.

-Fish, so-so.

-You look like you enjoyed that fish.

-A good number turn up

-for Thursday's training.

-The Sirens know

-there's a big game coming up.

-A lot have turned up for the last

-training before we play Lampeter.

-If we lose this one like we did

-when we last played them...

-..we might lose top spot.

-We don't want that,

-so we're going to work hard now.

-Although the girls played well

-against Seven Sisters in the Cup...

-..Lloyd was concerned

-about one particular element.

-Every single time,

-we carried the ball high.

-I lost count

-of the number of turnovers.

-Practise hitting the pads

-carrying it in a strong position.

-Get down, get down!

-Down, down, down!

-While the forwards focus

-on the breakdown...

-..the backs practise a move

-taught to them by Lloyd Williams.

-It needs a bit of work.

-The move involves Steph

-coming between me and Stacey.

-It's not meant to be like that.

-She took me out!

-But another aspect of training

-is going very well.

-Since Mike started, my Welsh

-and the girls' Welsh is much better.

-We speak Welsh in our line-outs now.

-Little words

-we're starting to understand.

-I can say "barod", "hapus".

-I'm learning the words...

-..that I need to!

-Lampeter up there

-was our worst game by far.

-We need a better mentality

-and attitude.

-If we don't, the league is over,

-so turn up switched on, ready to go.

-Monday, the eve of the big game.

-Mike is down from Manchester...

-..and wants to show another method

-of physical preparation.

-Yoga is used a lot in rugby.

-I'm currently working with the WRU

-and the Wales sevens squad...

-..and individual players,

-like Sam Warburton and George North.

-I've done a lot of yoga.

-When you're older, especially...

-..it's important to stretch

-to prepare for a game.

-Start warming up the spine.

-As you inhale, drop the spine

-towards the floor and look forward.

-As you exhale, push the spine up

-and look down towards the knees.

-It helps with strength and focus,

-which is really good for rugby.

-Look forward, bend the elbows

-and pull the band behind the head.

-Then we want to straighten the arms.

-It's good, it's funny.

-It's hard. Look at them!

-The room is very hot,

-and it's really hard.

-It's a great way to prepare the body

-for a game of rugby.

-I think they enjoyed it,

-and I enjoyed it.

-It certainly relaxed my muscles.

-I think it helped

-and we'll be ready to go tomorrow.

-We've prepared well.

-I hope they win tomorrow.

-The Senghenydd Sirens

-are still top of Division Two.

-The dream of playing

-in Division One next season...

-..will come true

-if they win their last two matches.

-Tonight,

-the Sirens welcome Lampeter.

-This is a big game.

-It's our first evening match,

-after being at work all day.

-Playing on a Tuesday is weird,

-but we're looking forward to it.

-I'm nervous about tonight...

-..because of what happened

-when we played in Lampeter.

-We managed to win last time.

-Senghenydd are at home tonight,

-so we'll see.

-We're here to play and win.

-They'll be confident tonight,

-so it's vital we start well.

-We have to step up now.

-Come on now, girls, gear up!

-We owe 'em big time,

-we need to win this.

-We're going to get 'em.

-We're going to get 'em.

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-Ours!

-Revenge is the aim

-for the Sirens today.

-Kidley, a lovely angle

-in the centre.

-Here's Leanne Fletcher,

-and the Sirens make a lively start.

-Senghenydd press in the scrum,

-and Kidley releases it.

-The defence is stubborn so far.

-The talented Kourtney Lewis,

-to Protheroe, in off her right foot.

-Keighlee Williams

-is within touching distance.

-Once again, the defence holds.

-A good start,

-and we're doing all the pressing.

-We need to convert it into points.

-Is that first try going to come?

-Kidley to Hollie Dempsey,

-who sidesteps and there it is.

-It was important to convert

-the pressure into points.

-Now, we need to score more.

-The ball's on a plate

-for these talented backs.

-Here's Dempsey, a bit wide,

-but she offloads.

-A fine pass from Kourtney Lewis

-to Steph Rees, who has one to beat.

-A superb try for the Sirens.

-Top try!

-Scrum half Kidley, busy as usual.

-Well done, Jess.

-Keighlee Williams

-thunders down the wing.

-She unloads to Kidley.

-Excellent play from the Sirens.

-A rare foray by Lampeter

-into the Sirens' twenty-two.

-They move it wide, a bit untidily.

-The move continues, and it's a try.

-Well, well, well, well, well.

-That will frustrate

-the Sirens' coaches.

-We should be

-three or four tries up by now.

-We're running at defenders,

-not gaps.

-You look dangerous

-whenever you throw the ball wide.

-Move it wide more often.

-Kourtney Lewis is only 18.

-She certainly catches the eye...

-..and that might even include

-the international selectors.

-A little out of place, perhaps.

-Good strength from Leanne Fletcher.

-She unloads to Williams,

-then to Dempsey.

-We've seen some good moves,

-but we must score next.

-Kidley moves it out quickly,

-using these backs.

-Keighlee Williams.

-A lovely angle from Hollie Dempsey,

-going for her second try.

-Dempsey once again.

-She places the ball well,

-leading to quick possession.

-Here goes Kourtney Lewis.

-No-one will stop Kourtney Lewis.

-The final whistle.

-Victory is sealed, and Senghenydd

-are closing in on the title.

-Brilliant!

-I'm happy, but we could have put

-a lot more points on them.

-But we won, that's the main thing.

-It all comes down to one more game.

-I'm really proud of the girls.

-We worked hard to secure the win.

-Yes, top of the league. Yay!

-They moved the ball wide

-and played fine rugby.

-They created try-scoring chances

-and took them.

-A lot of individuals played well.

-Fair play to Senghenydd,

-it was a fine performance.

-It result reflects that.

-We won, but I'm in pain.

-A rewarding pint now!

-They've come on so much as a team,

-and they get better every time.

-They deserve to go on

-and win the title.

-We're all looking forward

-to that game after winning today.

-We'll focus on the next game now.

-But before that,

-the girls deserve to celebrate.

-The Sirens win the pint race too!

-Kayleigh is an old hand!

-But maybe KP

-needs a bit more practice?

-The Sirens' dream is a step closer.

-One game and one simple aim remain.

-Win the match,

-win the championship.

-A big climax to a big season.

-A big climax to a big season.

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-But beating Gorseinon won't be easy.

-A massive game, massive pressure.

-A massive game, massive pressure.

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-This is it, this is it.

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