Join Rob and Rich, two Englishmen ('Rosbifs'), as they dive into the heart of French rugby. From the glitz and glamour of the Top14, the madness of ProD2 and the highs and lows of Les Bleus on the international stage, this podcast is a love letter to France's brutal but beautiful game. There's stories from travels to France, dubious insights into French cuisine and culture, and even the odd bit of advice on getting you out to watch a game. Whether you're a die-hard French rugby nerd, curious about the towns and cities central to the game across the Channel, or just enjoy the odd tall tale from our special guests, The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast has you covered!
This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions such as…
How do I follow French Rugby in the UK?
How do I follow French Rugby if I don’t speak French?
What happened to Le French Rugby Podcast?
Is there anyone that talks about French Rugby in English?
What is good about French Rugby?
Why is rugby popular in France?
How does French rugby have so much money?
What Top 14 team should I support?
Are there any podcasts about French Rugby, Top 14 or Pro D2?
What is the best rugby experience in France?
What is the best place to visit for rugby in France?
How do I organise a trip to watch a Top 14 game?
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Join Rob and Rich, two Englishmen ('Rosbifs'), as they dive into the heart of French rugby. From the glitz and glamour of the Top14, the madness of ProD2 and the highs and lows of Les Bleus on the international stage, this podcast is a love letter to France's brutal but beautiful game. There's stories from travels to France, dubious insights into French cuisine and culture, and even the odd bit of advice on getting you out to watch a game. Whether you're a die-hard French rugby nerd, curious about the towns and cities central to the game across the Channel, or just enjoy the odd tall tale from our special guests, The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast has you covered!
This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions such as…
How do I follow French Rugby in the UK?
How do I follow French Rugby if I don’t speak French?
What happened to Le French Rugby Podcast?
Is there anyone that talks about French Rugby in English?
What is good about French Rugby?
Why is rugby popular in France?
How does French rugby have so much money?
What Top 14 team should I support?
Are there any podcasts about French Rugby, Top 14 or Pro D2?
What is the best rugby experience in France?
What is the best place to visit for rugby in France?
How do I organise a trip to watch a Top 14 game?
We're back from a fabulous few days in France, indulging in incredible food, beautiful wine and raucous rugby stadia! There are updates from behind the scenes in Agen, frustration in Montauban and a bit of a hammering for Rich's boys Castres at the hands of Toulouse.
We've also got trip highlights, the usual round up from across the leagues and a couple of petit-fours...
00:15 Post Trip Blues
02:30 Trip Review: Day 4 - Lourdes & Return Flight
05:14 Trip Review: Day 1 - Bordeaux & Agen
20:30 Trip Review: Day 2 - Toulouse
23:03 Trip Review: Day 3 - Montauban & Toulouse
34:15 Trip Highlights
37:39 Top 14 Round 4 Round up
51:07 Pro D2 Round 5 Round up
56:51 Nationale Nibbles
58:50 Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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Ahead of a first trip to Agen, we catch up with their English Tighthead Beau Farrance, discussing all things injury comebacks, being a European Judo Champion and playing with your brother in PROD2.
There's also a whip through of all the action across the Top14, a bit of chat about retro Italian football shirts, and of course the mad weather down in Toulon!
0:15 Entrées: Or should it be Aperitivo?
05:28 Top 14 Round 3 Summary
19:18 Interview with Beau Farrance
48:38 Pro D2 Round 4
58:24 Petit Fours & Digestifs
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00:15 Entrées: Holiday Time
02:52 Women's World Cup: France v Ireland
05:19 Top 14 Round 2 Review
30:00 Top 14 Round 3 Preview
39:19 Pro D2 Round 3 Review
50:15 Pro D2 Round 4 Preview
53:10 Nationale Nibbles, Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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We're joined by Top14 new boys Montauban back rower Karl Wilkins to discuss how this season's underdogs are approaching being back in the top tier, as well as getting the inside line on their remarkable ProD2 Championship win last season.
We've also got the usual round up of all the action across the leagues, as well as some interesting burger concoctions in the petit-fours.
00:15 Entrées: Rich's trip to Women's World Cup
05:29 Return of the Top 14
11:05 Karl Wilkins Interview
42:30 Top 14 Round 1 Review
55:12 Pro D2 Round 2 Review
01:01:01 Nationale Nibbles
1:03:19 Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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The Big Boys are back in town. The Top14 is back, and so are we with a special bumper edition to usher in the return of Europe's premier club competition. Can anyone topple Toulouse? Can Montauban muster the magic of last season and beat the odds to stay up? Just how much pressure are the big guns of Toulon and La Rochelle under to deliver silverwear? We run the rule over all the sides, signings and aspirations across the French top tier, as well as a full round of an incredible opening round of ProD2.
00:15 Entrées
02:32 Top 14 Returns!
11:27 Top 14 Season Preview: Title Contenders
22:08 Top 14 Preview: Chasing Pack
33:07 Top 14 Preview: The Bottom End
46:23 Top 14 Preview: New Boys Montauban
50:06 Top 14: Players to Watch & Best Signings
56:51 Pro D2 Round 1 Review
1:13:55 Pro D2 Round 2 Preview
1:17:30 Nationale Nibbles
1:19:45 Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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French rugby is back, and so is Rosbifs Rugby! And what a start to the season we have, with the small matter of the Women's World Cup, a full ProD2 preview covering all the runners and riders, and of course a look ahead into the crystal ball of mouth-watering French rugby excursions , all in our first episode of Series 3. Enjoy!
00:15 - Entrées: Renovations & NRL Innovations
05:58 - Women's Rugby World Cup: France v Italy
11:00 - Pro D2 Season Preview
18:03 - Pro D2 Preview: Play off contenders
29:40 - Pro D2 Preview: Mid-table challengers
43:30 - Pro D2 Preview: Relegation candidates
47:52 - Pro D2 Preview: Players to Watch & Best Signings
55:37 - Pro D2 Round 1 Preview
57:16 - Nationale Nibbles: Round 1 Review
01:01:37 - Nationale: Table predictions
01:03:17 - Rosbifs Trips: Our Top Travel picks
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Forget the Oscars, the Grammys, the BAFTAs... the most prestigious event in the awards calendar is here, the Rosbifs Rugby Golden Boeufs Awards. We're crowning everything from Players of the Season to the best scandals, accidental tries and best stadium food, recapping a crazy year as we go.
Covering the Top14 to Federale 3, Brittany to the Basque Country and pretty much everything in between, join us to celebrate the conclusion of Series 2 and another remarkable year of French rugby.
00:15 - Entrées: Rosbifs Year in Numbers
04:03 - La Nuit du Rosbifs: Rosbifs Rugby's Awards
05:05 - Rosbifs Trip of the Year
08:53 - Pro D2 Player of the Year
11:32 - Révélation
16:51 - Rosbifs' Shambolic Incident of the Year
21:50 - Rosbifs' Sartorial Excellence Award
25:24 - France International Player of the Year
27:19 - Guest Moment of the Year
30:04 - Try of the Season
33:35 - Own Try of the Season
36:15 - Best Food on Tour
39:55 - Top 14 Player of the Year
43:11 - Season Achievement Award
46:48 - Predictions Results
53:16 - Petit-Four of the Season
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We made it! The 24/25 is season is over, with a gallant French performance not quite enough to unseat the All Blacks in Hamilton, in a game of epic defence, attacking imperfection and criminal DJ interventions.
We take a look through the winners and losers from the tour, Rob gives us his ones to watch after a World Cup 4th place for the U20s, and there's weddings, giant jackets and transfer mayhem in the Petit-Fours.
00:15 - Entrées: Woke Yoghurt
03:13 - NZ v France - 3rd Test Review
17:35 - France in New Zealand: Tour Review
31:09 - France U20s: World Championships Review
43:03 - Petit Fours & Digestifs
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France took a hammering down in Wellington, and having vociferously defended Galthie and co up now, those in Rosbif towers aren't happy about this one! A double dose of disappointment at the hands of New Zealand was confirmed in the U20s but in more exciting news, the fixture announcements are here, as are an angry swarm of bees in the Cantal...
02:15 - New Zealand v France 2nd Test Review
20:01 - 3rd Test Preview
22:46 - Other International Rugby
25:26 - France U20s v NZ U20s - U20s World Championship Semi Final
30:10 - Wainiqolo Wonders
31:26 - Top 14 Pitch Rankings
36:05 - Top 14 & Pro D2 JIFF Rankings
38:01 - Petit Fours & Digestifs
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Transpires there is depth in French rugby!
Les Bleus 2nds/3rds/Under 9s (depending on who you listen to) gave the All Blacks an almighty scare down in Dunedin. We get into all of that and why, despite such promise, things may be ominous for the rest of the series.
Then its the BIG ONE! The much awaited 'Rosbifs Rugby Top14 Team of the Season'. Which big hitters miss out and which unheralded favourites make the cut?
00:15 - Entrées: Hire Cars & Heaven
02:47 - New Zealand v France: 1st Test Review
22:01 - 2nd Test Preview
24:26 - France U20s v Wales U20s Review
26:32 - Rosbifs Rugby's Top 14 Team of the Season
52:17 - Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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The curtain came down on the Top14 season is the most spectacular of fashion, Stade Toulousain and Union Bordeaux Bègles battling out a classic under the Parisian lights. We try and dissect an all-timer of final, with some incredible individual performances both on the pitch and in the bar afterwards.
For those of a lower league disposition, we have our PROD2 team of the season, plus transfer rumours and updates from both Albi and Les Albicestes.
00:15 - Entrées: Sweating, Seasides & Social Media dodging
05:47 - Top 14 Final
31:48 - Rosbifs Rugby's Pro D2 Team of the Season
55:21 - Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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The Demi-finales are done and dusted, leaving us to salivate over the showpiece in the French Rugby calendar this weekend, where it's Goliath vs Goliath as Stade Toulousain take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in Paris. We preview that, round up the action in Lyon, and take a look ahead to France touring New Zealand.
00:15 - Entrées: A Day to Forget
02:34 - Top 14 Semi Finals
03:33 - Toulouse v Bayonne Review
13:12 - Bordeaux v Toulon Review
22:48 - Preview: Top 14 Final
33:28 - England A v France A
42:23 - France Squad for NZ Tour
48:55 - Barbarians v South Africa: Top 14 involvement
52:57 - Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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It was heartbreak in the Alps, jubilation in the Basque Country and celebrations on the Med, as the Top14 reaches it's conclusion. We catch up on all things Barrage, Access Match and of course Federale 2, whilst looking ahead to some intriguing selections as a France XV travel to Twickenham this weekend.
00:15 - Entrées: Travels, Food & Sporting Heroics
05:00 - Top 14 Access Match: Grenoble v Perpignan Review
19:09 - Top 14 Barrage: Toulon v Castres Review
25:49 - Top 14 Barrage: Bayonne v Clermont Review
28:39 - Top 14 Semi Finals Preview
36:40 - France XV squad vs England XV
46:03 - France U20s squad
49:22 - Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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With Rob away enjoying some well earned sunshine, Rich is joined by former Northampton man and Bayonne lock, Alex Moon. Alex gives us the lowdown on Basque history lessons, the role of the unsung squad members at Stade Jean Dauger, and what it's like playing second row in the Top14 Land of Giants.
Enjoy this interview special! We'll be back later in the week to round off the Top14, Access Match and a few petit-fours to boot.
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Rich is back from a solo venture taking in pretentious dutchmen, a glorious market town and Brive's remarkable loss at the hands of Montauban and Jerome Bosviel, among other things.
We recap how the Stade Amédée-Domenech was stunned into silence, Grenoble's phenomenal performance in the Alps, and all the permutations heading into the last round of fixtures in the Top14. There's also emotional send offs a plenty as some recent legends of French club rugby play their final games on home turf.
00:15 - Entrées: Rich's trip to Franch
10:10 - Match Day at Brive: Rich's Rosbif Review
13:43 - Brive v Montauban: Pro D2 Semi Final Review
23:20 - Grenoble v Provence: Pro D2 Semi Final Review
31:36 - Top 14 Round 25 Review
32:36 - Clermont v Stade Francais Paris
43:48 - Top 14 Retiring Legends Mini-Quiz
48:59 - French Rugby Fathers-in-law
52:04 - Match Day at Merignac: Rich's Rosbif Review
55:27 - Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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Bordeaux net the big one, with a deserved triumph in Cardiff and boy did they celebrate! We recap the game itself, post-match shenanigans and UBB's talisman switching careers to law enforcement...
Elsewhere, ProD2 was shown in the UK and Ireland courtesy of FR-UK Rugby, and if Provence's power against SAXV was to be expected, the drama and romance of everyone's favourite competition was on full show in Colomiers.
00:15 - Entrées: Wembley!
04:59 - Champions Cup Final
15:38 - Bordeaux's Celebrations
21:32 - Challenge Cup Final
24:22 - Castres v Clermont
25:58 - Top 14 Round 25 Preview
29:59 - Pro D2 Barrages Review
42:29 - Pro D2 Semi Final Preview
48:30 Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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The Champions Cup Final may be on the horizon, but we're joined by the real man of the hour! Johnny McPhillips, straight from securing Carcassonne's return to ProD2 joins us on the pod this week to discuss that kick, what it means to a proud rugby city and most importantly, gives us the lowdown on that butcher in Les Halles!
There's also the full Top14 round up, we preview Bordeaux's trip to Cardiff, and the ProD2 Barrage is on the horizon.
00:15 - Entrées
02:34 - Pro D2: Final Round Summary
08:11 - Biarritz Relegated
13:36 - Johnny McPhillips Interview
45:54 - Pro D2 Barrages Preview
54:31 - Top 14 Round 24 Summary
59:45 - Bordeaux & Champions Cup Final Preview
01:08:07 Petit Fours & Digestifs
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The tragic death of Josaia Raisuque cast an indelible shadow over French and World Rugby this last week. We remember an extraordinarily talented, complex and hugely loved character whose untimely passing was honoured in a series of tributes across the country and will no doubt continue through the rest of the season.
There were huge games at both the top and bottom of the Top14 and ProD2, with Barrage places settled, finals on the horizon, and access matches looming for some of the historical big hitters (Stade Francais and Agen anyone?!).
00:15 - Entrées
04:16 - Rest In Love, Josaia Raisuqe
09:41 - Top 14
09:41 - USAP v Stade Francais
16:25 - Vannes v La Rochelle
22:33 - Racing 92 v Bayonne
25:38 - Lyon v Pau
29:24 - Montpellier v UBB
32:20 - Toulon v Toulouse
41:10 - Round 24 & Beyond
45:26 - Nationale Nibbles
49:35 - Pro D2 Wrap Up
01:00:54 - Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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To celebrate the Lions Squad announcement, we have a bumper episode this week, as we're joined by The Times Sports Reporter and French rugby afficionado Elgan Alderman, to help us in the noble quest of piecing together a 21st Century France-based Lions XV .
We also have the small matter of an incredible Champions Cup semi-final weekend including Bordeaux's huge win over Toulouse, and of course a preview of all things Top14, ProD2 and our beloved Nationale.
Key chapters:
01:55 - UBB v Toulouse: Semi-Final Review
22:14 - Interview with Elgan Alderman
28:03 - French-based Lions XV of the Century
57:10 - Nationale Nibbles
58:33 - Top 14 Round 23 Mini-preview
01:01:06 - Pro D2 Round 29 Mini-preview
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The post trip blues have set in for Rob on return from a trip full of rugby, butter and chance encounters. Get the lowdown on the derby weekend, including San Sebastian as a host venue, an incredible result for Vannes against local rivals Toulon and a hammering in Paris that leaves Stade Francais on the brink. Grenoble confirm a home semi in ProD2 and the Nationale is confirmed.
00:00 - Entrées: #Inspired but Ageing
05:45 - San Sebastian: Match Day Experience
14:59 - Bayonne v Pau: Rob's Anoeta Summary
20:00 - Vannes v Toulon
25:00 - Bordeaux v La Rochelle
27:13 - Paris Derby
31:47 - European Semi Finals Preview
36:17 - Nationale Nibbles
41:30 - Pro D2: Derby Weekend Review
42:57 - Rob's Roving Reports - Biarritz v Beziers
48:14 - Rob's Roving Reports - Mont-de-Marsan v Dax
56:54 - Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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Join Rob and Rich, two Englishmen ('Rosbifs'), as they dive into the heart of French rugby. From the glitz and glamour of the Top14, the madness of ProD2 and the highs and lows of Les Bleus on the international stage, this podcast is a love letter to France's brutal but beautiful game. There's stories from travels to France, dubious insights into French cuisine and culture, and even the odd bit of advice on getting you out to watch a game. Whether you're a die-hard French rugby nerd, curious about the towns and cities central to the game across the Channel, or just enjoy the odd tall tale from our special guests, The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast has you covered!
This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions such as…
How do I follow French Rugby in the UK?
How do I follow French Rugby if I don’t speak French?
What happened to Le French Rugby Podcast?
Is there anyone that talks about French Rugby in English?
What is good about French Rugby?
Why is rugby popular in France?
How does French rugby have so much money?
What Top 14 team should I support?
Are there any podcasts about French Rugby, Top 14 or Pro D2?
What is the best rugby experience in France?
What is the best place to visit for rugby in France?
How do I organise a trip to watch a Top 14 game?
