Rugby Through The Leagues Podcast
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Rugby TTL - Series 2 - Episode 34 - Vidal Souza
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Copa del Rey winner Vidal Souza joins Rugby Through the Leagues to break down Alcobendas' historic 40–39 derby final win over Cisneros, and how a season of late losses transformed into a championship-winning clutch mentality.
In this episode, Vidal opens up on the bench impact, endgame composure, and team connection that defined Alcobendas' Copa del Rey campaign — plus his rugby journey from León through Italy, Spain, Ireland, and into the Brazil national team and Cobras XV. We cover his switch to hooker, why he's re-signing with Alcobendas, and what's next as the club enters the División de Honor playoffs against La Vila.
We also dig into the wider state of Spanish rugby: the league's growing competitiveness, the rise of Elite A, Spain's World Cup qualification, and what it all means for the future of the sport on the Iberian Peninsula.
If you follow Spanish rugby, División de Honor, or rugby in emerging nations — this one's essential listening.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Clutch Mentality Intro
00:16 Podcast Welcome Guest
00:58 Copa del Rey Thriller
02:24 Winning Tight Games
05:54 Rugby Journey Origins
08:22 Contracts & Club Culture
10:25 Rugby vs Career
12:59 Playoffs Focus: La Vila
14:58 Stopping The Maul
18:50 4G vs Grass
21:20 Wild División Season
24:22 Spain Rugby Rising
27:02 Elite A Closing Gap
30:08 Career Highlights & Farewell
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