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The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastBrive, Merignac & Bosviel MasterclassRich 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
1...2025-06-031h 08The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastBrilliant Bordeaux & Big Ben's BenderBordeaux 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 - C...2025-05-281h 11The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastJohnny McPhillips: Carcasonne’s Clutch KickerThe 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: F...2025-05-211h 20The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastThe Run In Hots UpThe 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 - E...2025-05-141h 12The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastFrench Lions with Elgan AldermanTo 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...2025-05-071h 12The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastDerby Weekend DebriefThe 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 T...2025-04-301h 07The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastHameau HeartbreakRob is dialling in from somewhere in the Pyrenees, with Pau top of the agenda after their late defeat to a much changed UBB side amidst the rain and foie gras of the Stade de Hameau. We also look ahead to the most important derby weekend fixture with all eyes on La Defense and the faltering Parisian sides, as well as previewing an intriguing set of derby fixtures in ProD2. Nationale reaches it's regular season denouement, and there's even a guest appearance from a Tour de France stage winner.00:00 - 04:15 - Entrées2025-04-231h 08The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastMonstrous Meafou & Ramos ReliefRich is back from the Adriatic whilst Rob packs his bags for the Pyrenees, but there's time to dissect the Champions Cup Quarter Finals, including an absolute classic between Toulon and Toulouse down at the Stade Felix Mayol. Bordeaux continue to showcase their flair and fallibility, whilst Castres' European adventure comes to an abrupt end. Plus there's an all-French semi in the Challenge Cup to look forward to, a cracking round of ProD2 in the bank and febrile French atmospheres are infiltrating the children's theatre circuit.Follow us: we are @RosbifsRugby on Instagram, X/Tw...2025-04-161h 07The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastPRO D2 Run-In Hots Up!Pro D2 - we will NEVER neglect you! With Rich on holiday and the festival of rugby in the continental competitions last weekend, we didn't have time for French domestic rugby matters! Do not fear, Rob is on hand to bring you all you need to know about the Pro D2 run-in. With only 5 games to go, can you work out who is going to finish where?00:53 - Pro D2 Round 25 Review12:32 - Round 26 Preview18:08 - Nationale Nibbles22:02 - Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about...2025-04-1030 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastA European Rugby CarnivalThe Champions Cup returned for the Last 16, bringing with it spring sunshine, drama, and a veritable feast of attacking rugby! This episode covers all the big talking points from the first knockout weekend of European rugby – and the chaos we saw in the Champions Cup and Challenge CupJoin us as we devour:
Munster's heroic win in Le ROGBowl at La Rochelle
Castres vs Benetton - the hosts edge Benetton in a low-key classic
Toulon v Saracens - pure attacking mayhem in the romp at the Mayol.
Toulouse & Bordeaux: France's 'Big Two' cruise into th...2025-04-0954 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastBONUS Pod: European Last 16 PreviewDoes what it says on the tin... a quick journey through some of the key match ups in the last 16 of the Champions and Challenge Cups, with plenty of French interest.00:00 - 02:29 Entrées02:29 - 08:03 Northampton v Clermont08:03 - 13:33 Toulon v Saracens13:33 - 17:28 Castres v Benetton17:28 - 24:00 La Rochelle v Munster24:00 - 28:53 Bordeaux v Ulster & Toulouse v Sale28:53 - 32:40 Challenge Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-04-0434 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP33 - Voyage to VannesWe're back from a fleeting visit to beautiful Brittany and Le Stade de la Rabine, where the sun shone Vannes and Perpignan battled out a tense draw in front or two fervent sets of supporters. Elsewhere there were hammerings and comebacks in equal measure across the Top14, whilst ProD2 gave us some eye catching results...00:00 - 14:23 Entrées: Match Day at Vannes14:23 - 27:46 Vannes v Perpignan27:26 - 44:15 Top 14 Round 20 Round Up44:25 - 52:10 Pro D2 Round 2452:23 - 01:01:11 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your a...2025-04-021h 09The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEl Simmonds'ico!The Top 14 is back and taking centre stage, with the top three seemingly locked in, the bottom two are slowly being cut adrift and as for the rest, who knows! A Devonian army arrived in Pau, the pressure mounts further on Ronan O'Gara and there's some Parisian positivity at long last. Plus, we eagerly look forward to the return of Pro D2, a trip to Brittany is on the horizon, and just who from this Toulon side would make the best cooking companions?00:00 - 06:37 Entrées: Rosbif stuff & Rugby stuff09:43 - 19:33 UBB v...2025-03-261h 04The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastFrance's Grand, Non-Grand SlamFancy a 6 Nations podcast with no Lions Squad hot takes...?France have secured a superb Six Nations Championship under the bright lights in Paris, and we do our best to sum up the tournament despite having a slightly disgruntled Scottish fan in our midst. Who were the winners, the losers, the stock risers and those who have pushed themselves to the fringes? The U'20s matched their senior counterparts to secure an unlikely title with some serious prospects on show, and no sooner are the post championship blues settling in, than the Top14 is...2025-03-181h 11The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastNo Dupont, No ProblemFrance overpower Ireland in Dublin in a stunning showing of brain and brawn with some less heralded names to the fore. There were antics aplenty in a Bordeaux infused back row and we try to get under the hood of the 'bench that shall not be named'. Amidst the gloom of Antoine Dupont's injury, ProD2 provided the weekend with some much needed levity, and our boys over in Castres have been channelling their inner rockstars...00:00 - 02:55 Entrées02:55 - 22:50 Ireland v France Review22:50 - 26:56 France v Scotland Preview26:56...2025-03-111h 06The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastSam Davies: Magician of the MountainsWe are delighted to be joined by Wales Fly-Half, and one of the most talked about players in France, FC Grenoble's Sam Davies. The former Ospreys and Dragons out-half gives us a fascinating insight into challenges of ProD2, preparing for an Access Match and his decision to move to France from Wales, as well as where to find his outstanding gin on the slopes... Enjoy!Plus there's the usual round up of all the action from the Top14, ProD2 and Nationale!00:00 - 07:26 Entrées: Different vintages2025-03-041h 02The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastRoman RiotWhat a difference a couple of weeks makes. Equal parts beautiful and brutal, Les Bleus' performance in Rome has certainly re-ignited tournament interest. We discuss the Italy game, as well another cracking week in the Top14 as a beleaguered Racing 92 produce their result of the season away at faltering La Rochelle. 9 tries isn't enough for a bonus point in Provence as Grenoble tighten their hold on the top of ProD2, and Chartreuse may just have produced something more extraordinary than it's potent digestif...00:00 - 05:45 Entrées: Thumb Wars05:45 - 21:30 6 Nations Round 3: Italy v...2025-02-251h 04The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastItaly vs France Preview With Spritz & ScrumsAhead of France's trip to Rome to take on the Azzurri, we are joined by the Ellie and Eddie of the fabulous Spritz and Scrums Italian Rugby Podcast! We preview how Italy can cause a shock, the lasting legacy of Franco Smith and most importantly, how to skip the bar queue on matchday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-02-211h 03The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastFallow Week FrenzyWith no 6 Nations to ponder, Top14 and ProD2 served up some a veritable feast of tries in a defining round as we enter the business end of the season. The Battle at the Bottom is looking congested following Vannes' stirring performance in Paris, whilst Toulouse re-assert their big-boy status with an imposing performance in Clermont. ProD2 dished up points aplenty, rumours abound that Galthie has surprises aplenty up his sleeve, and as Rugby25 hits the shelves, which French players have been hard done by...?00:00 - 06:40 Entrées: Podcasts & Programming06:40 - 10:30 Top 14: Looking U...2025-02-181h 06The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastStrictly Come CrunchingThe Jewel in the Rosbif crown, 'Le Crunch' was in town on Saturday with France falling by a single point at a raucous Twickenham, and we do our best to break down 80 minutes of chaos and where it leaves France now. ProD2 served up a round heavy on Away Day drama, plus there's U20s, Top14 preview and a bit of risky al fresco dining in the Petit-Fours.00:00 - 05:05 Entrées: Strictly Come Crunching05:05 - 27:05 Six Nations Review: Le Crunch27:05 - 32:03 U20s Six Nations: England v France32:15...2025-02-111h 12The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastFall of the Romain Empire?Les Bleus are back with a convincing win against Wales in the first round of the Six Nations, whilst England lie in wait at Twickenham. We get stuck into both of those fixtures and what is France's next move with a Romain Ntamack ban looming for the Le Crunch and beyond. Plus there's the usual round up of the remnants of domestic action, the Stuart Lancaster saga, and a new Biere Peche ambassador has come to the fore...00:00 - 03:00 Entrées03:00 - 09:17 6 Nations Round 1: France v Wales Review09:17 - 23:08 A C...2025-02-041h 01The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastJanuary Bleus: Six Nations PreviewThe Six Nations is upon us! France have announced their first side, and we'll be dissecting that, as well as looking ahead to Les Bleus hopes for the tournament in this bonus pod. Enjoy!00:00 - 05:43 Entrées: French as Favourites?05:43 - 15:23 France: Comment Ça Va?15:23 - 18:45 Return of the DupontaMack18:45 - 23:20 Quiz of Captains23:20 - 29:25 Should they bench the 6-2 Split?29:25 - 39:05 Six Nations Debuts39:05 - 44:46 Aperitif: France v Wales Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...2025-01-3046 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastMerguez, Merlot & MasibakaFresh off the back of the first Rosbifs trip of 2025, we have on the ground reports across all three leagues, as we dive deep into Bordeaux's shock defeat to Lyon, Soyaux Angouleme putting a marker down against Dax, and Périgueux defy the rain for a bonus point win against Lille's finest. There's the normal round up of Top14 action in a round that saw the pace setters falter, food and brass band reviews from each of the grounds visited and more than a word on Alex Masibaka, whose Scotland called up has surprised a few... unless you saw h...2025-01-2857 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastThe French Did Turn UpThe group stages of European rugby are over, and it was a vintage one for the French sides with 12 progressing to the last 16 of both the Champions and Challenge Cups. Damian Penaud goes wild against the Sharks, Toulouse monster Leicester and their less heralded neighbours produce the shock of the round as unfancied Castres smash Saracens in North London. We've got ProD2 action to digest as George North makes his home debut, plus we'll be looking ahead to the first Rosbifs outing of 2025.00:00 - 03:30 Entrées: Carbon OffsettingChampions C...2025-01-221h 12The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastLike Tackling Your DadThe Champions and Challenge Cups were back, with La Rochelle and Leinster treating us another classic chapter in their burgeoning rivalry. Meanwhile it was a sweat bath in Durban and a bloodbath in Devon and Toulouse and Bordeaux cemented their positions as the best of the French pack. Can anyone stop Montpellier in the Challenge Cup? Perhaps Bayonne, who racked up points and air miles in Tblisi. ProD2 and Nationale are back, and the Marcel Michelin is transformed for a very special evening...Chapters00:00 - 02:55 - Entrées: Stash i...2025-01-141h 19The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastThe Kids Are AlrightNew year, new kids on the block... the youth of Toulouse gave La Rochelle an almighty scare as the Marcel Deflandre goes 100 games sold out! The Rosbifs derby produced a nail-biter, Toulon and Baptiste Serin produced some artistry, and the impending return of Champions Cup action will no doubt produce some exquisitely mixed attempts from the French sides! As usual, we also tackle all the pressing issues of the day, including Dry January and Ballet dancers in the Biarritz Lineout.00:00 - 03:10 Entrées: A French ‘Dry’ January03:10 Top 14 Round 14:03:28 - 17:54 La Ro...2025-01-071h 14The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastReflections & ResolutionsAt the halfway point of the Top14 season, we review an intriguing if foggy round of fixtures with notable wins for Montpellier and Pau, whilst Racing continue to shoot themselves in both feet. As we bid adieu to 2024, we reflect on the year that saw the trickle of British players to France become a tide and look ahead to what's on the menu in 2025. 00:00 - 09:05 Entrées09:05 - 44:20 Top 14 Round 1344:33 - 55:45 Reflections & Resolutions55:58 - 1:02:43 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...2024-12-311h 10The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastChristmas CardsThere wasn't much festive cheer in the Top14 this weekend, with good old fashioned scraps aplenty and yellow cards more abundant than undercooked sprouts, particularly at La Rochelle who battled out an epic against Father Christmas/Christoph Urios's Clermont. Lyon are frustrated by Toulouse, the PROD2 boys are lining up a well earned break, and there are three rounds of Rosbifs Christmas Quiz to tuck into. Joyeux Noël!00:00 - 05:48 Entrées: Stashing up for Christmas05:48 - 28:10 Top 14 Round 12 28:10 - 32:30 Christmas Quiz - Top 14 32:42 - 39:25 Pro D2 Round 1539...2024-12-241h 06The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastMacalounacyIt's week 2 and amidst the Champions and Challengers, the French Big Hitters continue to put down a marker in 'Europe', with Toulouse, La Rochelle and Bordeaux putting in big showings across the board. How do you solve a problem like South Africa, and is the demise of quality competition in the Champions Cup really anything new? Stade Francais probably won't need to worry about the latter rounds as they descend further into the disciplinary doldrums, whilst Castres serve up an all time non-classic for the ages. There's loads happening in PROD2, and we reveal exclusively who Greg Alldritt listens...2024-12-171h 06The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastRuthless La Rochelle, Breakneck BordeauxRound 1 of the Champions and Challenge Cup has passed, and there is so much rugby to digest! La Rochelle dispel the naysayers at a sodden Bath, Bordeaux turn on the style against a wily Tigers side, whilst Racing's Fijians bring the pain to Harlequins in Creteil. Amidst the glitz of Europe, ProD2 continued to serve up some crackers, begging the question what's more important, a solid defence or a tidy Instagram page? Plus the GOAT debate is reignited, but has Antoine Dupont hit enough Devon hole-in-ones to secure the crown? Learn more about your ad...2024-12-101h 16The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastBig European SpecialEuropean Rugby is back baby! Loads of matches, loads of dramas, loads of brilliant cup shirts! We look ahead to whether any of the chasing French pack can mount a realistic challenge to Toulouse and preview the key 1st round encounters in the Champions Cup. As ever there's a sprinkling of travel looking ahead to potential European Cup and lower league double headers, it's a historic weekend (again) for Vannes with yards to travel, and who is Richard's outside bet for Challenge Cup glory?00:00 - 07:21 Entrées: Long Weeks & Long Weekends07:21 - 14:41 A...2024-12-0640 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastGreat Touch For A Big ManSlightly dazed from a long weekend watching European rugby somewhere other than France, we run through the best of the weekend's action. In a week of eye-catching away wins, Vannes produce the result of the season away at La Rochelle with Toulouse and Toulon doing the business in Paris and Perpignan. Down in PROD2, Grenoble continue to set the pace whilst Oyonnax are in freefall, and there's a remarkable tale of protest in the lower leagues in this week's Petit-Fours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-12-0358 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastA Pod Of Two HalvesWe're reeling out the clichés this week, reflecting upon a highly promising autumn for Les Bleus after their convincing win over Argentina. Who were the winners and losers from the November tests, who has nailed down a 6 Nations berth and just how big a pay rise should the Stade de France events team be getting?! If that's not enough, the Top14 is back, and it was merry carnage followed by second-half heartbreak in Brittany, whilst France 7s plot their path to short-form domination following World Rugby Awards for Antoine Dupont and Jérôme Daret. 2024-11-261h 14The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastFrance vs All Blacks: Rosbifs Paris DebriefWe're back from the Stade de France, mesmerised by bright lights of Paris and feeling grateful if a little dusty for a splendid weekend in the French Capital. France and New Zealand served up a belter full of intrigue, momentum swings and some cracking individual performances - we attempt to run the rule over the highlight of the Autumn series so far. There's also the usual smattering of domestic rugby chatter and some dark tales of missed flights for one of the pair...00:00 - 07:45 Entrées0745 - 12:35 Stade de France Match Day2024-11-201h 06The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastBen BoticaIn the week that France take on the All Blacks and a bumper round of PROD2 fixtures, who better to speak to than a man who knows both rugby worlds inside out, Soyaux Angoulême kiwi fly-half and former Top14 Player of the Year, Ben Botica. We sit down to chat rugby in the Charente, preview Les Bleus against New Zealand and get the inside line on Jonny May's team speeches. There's also a review of France vs Japan, drama in Nationale, and a big mascot meet up in the Basque country.00:00 - 02:50 Entrées...2024-11-121h 09The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastHors d’Oeuvres: France v Japan PreviewWith Galthie's team known to all and sundry, we caught up bright and early to bring a preview France vs Japan as Les Bleus get their Autumn Nations campaign underway. Plus a look at some of our favourites from the Top14 and PROD2, who will be in action over the next few weeks! 00:00 - 01:15 Entrées01:15 - 14:39 Creative Differences?14:39 - 20:00 Centres Conundrum20:00 - 24:15 Rise of Roumat24:15 - 27:16 Prop Stars: The Rivals27:16 - 34:42 Japan & Other Internationals Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...2024-11-0837 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP12 - Cards & ClippersThe Top 14 finally lets us pause for thought, but not after a round that saw front runners Toulouse and Bordeaux humbled away from home. Bayonne are cooking, Vannes struggling, and even Racing 92 are showing signs of proving the doubters wrong! Pro D2 continues to deliver, and there's small the matter of Valence's upset against mighty Brive as well as 24 (!) yellow cards in a single round. And in breaking news, the elusive Barber of Rouen has popped up in an unlikely location...
00:00 - 05:05 Entrées
05:05 - 31:45 Top 14 Round 9 Review
31:45 - 36:55 Nationale Nibbles
36:55...2024-11-051h 01The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP11 - A Dish of Béchamel SauceMassive away wins, apocalyptic weather, and disgruntled former players hitting social media after a few glasses of vin rouge... it's just another typical week in the world of French rugby. We run through all the Top 14 action, try and work out where Pro D2 is at, and there's backflips and karaoke in the Petit-Fours.
00:00 - 05:10 Entrées
05:10 - 35:40 Top 14 Round 8 Review
35:40 - 51:10 Pro D2 Round 8 Review
51:10 - 1:00:37 Petit-Fours & Disgestifs
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-10-291h 02The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 BONUS Hors d'Oeuvre - France Autumn Nations SquadA midweek Hors d'Oeuvre you say? Fabien Galthie has announced his 42 man squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series tests against Japan, Argentina and the All Blacks, and after a tough old week at work we wanted to discuss a few points of interest...
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-10-2533 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP10 - Aurillac’s Ronan LoughnaneDespite Rich dialling in from a tin can on the moon, we are delighted to be joined by Aurillac's Irish Hooker and all round gent Ronan Loughnane, to talk us through all things rugby in the Auvergne, with hurling, cows and Cantal cheese all on the menu…There's the usual round up of all the action including some magical tries in the Top 14, and we salivate at France's halfback options ahead of their Autumn International squad announcement on Wednesday.
00:00 - 06:05 Entrées
06:05 - 27:50 Top 14 Round 7 Review
27:50 - 31:00 Pro D2 Round 7 Review
31:00 - 1...2024-10-221h 23The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP9 - Kieran Brookes, The ‘Catalan Cow’We are delighted to be joined by England, Toulon and now Perpignan tight head Kieran Brookes to discuss Perpignan's start to the season, his time on the Riviera and settling into French Catalonia. Plus there's the usual weekly digest of the Top 14, including tight wins in the Vunipola and Rosbif derbies, you-know-who is back with a bang, and ProD2 serves up a low scoring classic.
00:00 - 03:40 Entrées
03:40 - 27:25 Top 14 Round 6
27:35 - 54:00 Interview with Kieran Brookes
54:10 - 55:50 Top 14 Round 7 previews
55:50 - 1:02:45 Pro D2
1:02:45 - 1:04:40 Nationale Nibbles
1...2024-10-151h 16The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP8 - Breakfast with Dupont?Five rounds have passed in the Top 14, and we try and determiner who the movers and shakers are going to be. Castres as Champions? Crisis at Toulouse? Montpellier still mad? There's a deep dive on Mathieu Raynal's attempts to shake up the laws of the French game from behind his giant cigar, Antoine Dupont is getting into property and Pierre Mignoni may have finally lost it...
00:00 - 02:45 Entrées
02:45 Top 14
02:45 - 18:15 Castres v Toulouse
18:15 - 27:50 Vannes v Racing
27:50 - 30:30 Montpellier
30:30 - 34:00 La Rochelle
34:00 - 36:00 USAP v...2024-10-091h 07The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP7 - Tipples, Twins & TeethFresh off the back of trips to Italy and err, Ipswich, Rob and Rich return to discuss UBB's stunning win over Toulouse, whilst Pau impress and Perpignan get off the mark in the Top 14. Storm clouds are gathering in Paris with Racing under pressure and Stade Francais the first to make big changes. Elsewhere, Biarritz are riding a Basque wave at the top of ProD2, and what connects Italian liqueurs, Damian Penaud's teeth and Martin Offiah? The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast of course…
00:00 - 06:25 Entrées
06:25 - 33:33 Top 14 Round 4 Review (inc. Stade Francais coaching changes 28:50 - 32:05)
...2024-10-0159 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP6 BONUS - Trips & Glitz with Charles RichardsonFrench Rugby Fun keeps on coming this week! In this bonus episode, the Rosbifs share the story of their trip last weekend to Brive & Castres to watch Pro D2 and Top14 rugby in the flesh! And it wouldn’t be Rosbifs without divulging the best of the food, drinks, towns and bars from their weekend.
We are also delighted to be joined by Charles Richardson, Rugby Reporter for The Telegraph and one of only a couple of English writers invited to French Rugby’s grand awards ceremony, La Nuit du Rugby. Charles gives us the inside scoop on A...2024-09-2647 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP6 - Rosbifs Results Round UpIt's pure, unbridled rugby chat this week with an in-depth round up of the Top14 and ProD2, including reports from Castres and Brive where our Rosbifs report from on the ground. Elsewhere, there's a historic win for Vannes and a tough day out in Bordeaux for Owen Farrell and Racing 92. Join us tomorrow for a review of our first trip of the season into two proper rugby heartlands!
00:00 - 02:36 Entrées
Top 14
02:36 - 11:10 Castres v Perpignan: Rosbifs Report
11:10 - 29:50 Top 14 Round 3 Review
29:50 - 33:05 Top 14 Round 4 Preview
Pro D2...2024-09-2557 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP5 - The Wine DerbyAnother round of the Top 14 has been and gone and we examine the best of the action, as nerveless kicks and massive hits take centre stage across the weekend. Pro D2 continues to dazzle with tight results everywhere, and the Rosbifs look ahead to their upcoming French voyage to Brive and Castres in the only way they know how... a really nerdy quiz.
00:00 - 05:51 Entrées
05:51 - 36:32 Top 14 Round 2 Review
36:32 - 38:42 Nationale Nibbles
38:42 - 49:35 Pro D2 Round 3 Review
49:35 - 1:05:01 Petit-Fours & Digestifs: Brive & Castres Quiz Special
L...2024-09-171h 07The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP4 - Rams, Roast Beef & Racing 92Round 1 of the Top 14 has been and gone and the delicious storylines (and bad alliteration) are back with Blistering Bordeaux, Valiant Vannes, and Miserable Montpellier all on show. Pro D2 serves up another dose of high drama as the Away Day win becomes flavour of the month, and there's bagpipes, butchers and boring wedding guests to discuss.
00:00 - 05:05 Entrées
05:05 - 36:00 Top 14 Round 1 Review
36:00 - 39:20 Nationale Nibbles
39:20 - 50:30 Pro D2 Round 3 Review
50:30 - 57:50 Petit Fours & Digestifs
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...2024-09-1159 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP3 - Top 14 Returns!Join us to look ahead to another enthralling season of Top 14 action as we ramble through the teams, new recruits and potential fortunes of Rugby's premier club competition. Can Toulouse be toppled? Can Vannes beat the drop? Can Montpellier get even worse? We fail to answer all of these questions and more, plus there's Pro D2, Nationale, and celeb spotting down in Hyères... Strap in, the season's just getting started!
00:00 - 03:55 Entrées
03:55 - 51:47 Top 14 Season Preview
- 04:55 - 10:52 Can Toulouse be stopped?
- 10:52 - 23:35 Chasing pack
- 23:35...2024-09-031h 10The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP2 - Pro D2 Season Preview with Illtud DafyddAstonishingly, the new Pro D2 season is already upon us! The Rosbifs welcome Illtud Dafydd, a Welshman living the dream of working in France and reporting on French Rugby for AFP. Illtud helps us run the rule over the contenders in the ‘Triple Ironman’ of domestic rugby leagues: Pro D2. Illtud brings the inside scoop on regional rivalries, crazy club Presidents and Siya Kolisi’s eating habits.
00:00 - 04:23 Entrées
04:23 - 51:04 Illtud Dafydd & Pro D2 preview
51:04 - 63:55 The Rosbifs Pro D2 debrief
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...2024-08-271h 05The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastS2 EP 1 - Lions Tour to France - Elgan Alderman SpecialThe Rosbifs are back for Series 2! Whilst we eagerly await the start of the 2024-2025 season, what better time to chew the fat with The Times Sports Reporter, and all round French Rugby aficionado, Elgan Alderman. The task at hand for us in this, a Lions season: devising the perfect Lions Tour of France Itinerary. Enjoy!
00:00 - 07:20 Entrées
07:20 - 45:18 Elgan Alderman & Lions Tour to France itinerary
45:18 - 52:45 The Rosbifs Lions Tour debrief
52:45 - 55:55 Petit-Fours & Digestifs
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...2024-08-2057 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 21: Romeo DoneWe bring the curtain down on 11 months of glorious French Rugby and Series 1 of our less glorious podcast. Join us for our finds of the season, favourite memories and the best petit-fours from the last 21 weeks. We'll be back in a couple of weeks for Series 2 with more guests, more tall tales and lots, lots more French Rugby. Merci!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-08-0732 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 20 - Magnificent SevensA short pod for the short format... even with the Olympics in town, French rugby is the hottest ticket as the France Mens Sevens team claim an historic Gold Medal at the Stade de France, inspired by you-know-who. We discuss a day for the ages, GOATness, and just how good is this sporting storyline?
00:00 - 02:33 Entrées
02:33 - 26:31 Olympics & The GOAT?
26:31 - 38:03 Petit-Fours & Digestifs
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-07-3140 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 19 - Vibes & Spreadsheets: Top 14 Team of the YearThe Olympics are here and whilst a certain Tony D has the eyes of a nation on him, our attentions turn to the nerdy pursuit of picking our Top14 team of the year. Join us to see whether the vibes or spreadsheets win out in the final selection, and for a tribute to one of the departing greats of French rugby.
Entrées: 00:00 - 05:45
Olympic 7s: 05:45 - 11:40
U20s World Championships: 11:40 - 20:00
Top 14 Team of the Year: 20:00 - 54:35
Quiz - Rosbifs x Tour de France: 54:35 - 1:07:20
Petit F...2024-07-251h 12The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 18 - Tour Report & Fixture FrenzyFrance's players finally wrap up their mammoth 2023/24 season with a cracker in Buenos Aires but the U20s fancy just one more game after an astonishing win against New Zealand in their bid to equal the Baby Blacks’ 4 successive World Cups. We review who shone in South America, whilst there's the small matter of all the new season fixtures to chow down on. If that's not enough, then listen to the very end for the job opportunity of a lifetime...
00:00 - 03:45 Entrées
03:45 - 27:32 France Tour of South America - Review
27:32 - 37:10 U20s W...2024-07-171h 04The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 17 - Argentina & U20sIn what has been a shocking few days for French Rugby, join us to reflect on some of the high points, namely a youthful France comfortably getting past Argentina and an even more youthful under 20s side making the U20s semi-finals. The Champions and Challenge Cup Pools have been drawn and there are potential mouthwatering trips aplenty on the horizon, and Sofiane Guitoune takes dental hygiene to admirable new levels....
00:00 - 04:40 Entrées - News headlines
04:40 - 07:00 Entrées
07:00 - 22:35 ARG v FRA - 1st Test Review
22:35 - 28:45 Uruguay & 2nd Test...2024-07-1059 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 16 - Steve Cummins & Toulouse’s TriumphWe are joined by Section Paloise and soon to be Dragons Australian Second Row Steve Cummins, to discuss all things Pau: from Sam Whitelock mentoring the club's electric youngsters, to chance encounters with rowdy Brits in the city's bars. There's also the small matter of a Top14 final to digest, as Toulouse secure their 23rd Bouclier de Brennus in the most extraordinary fashion in Marseille on a night that few will ever forget.
00:00 - 17:45 Top 14 Final
17:45 - 50:05 Steve Cummins interview
50:05 - 53:01 France U20s
53:01 - 59:29 Petit Fours & Digestifs
2024-07-011h 01The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 15 - Headbutts and HaircutsWith the denouement to the French rugby season nearly upon us, we dissect two cracking semi-finals in Bordeaux, including THAT headbutt from Reda Wardi and how it is linked to Rob’s haircut. With Stade Toulousain and UBB progressing to the Final, we preview Friday night’s game at the Stade Velodrome. There's also a preview of the updated France squad for their tour to South America, a fresh looking French U20s side is confirmed for the World Cup, there's transfers aplenty to tuck into, and find out what happened when a former French president stumbled upon a rugb...2024-06-261h 08The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 14 - A Blank ClipboardIt's heartbreak in the Isere as Grenoble are pipped in the Access Match, whilst Montpellier live to fight another day. The Barrages are done, with La Rochelle saving their best 'til last to tee up a Friday night feast under the lights against Toulouse, whilst UBB cruise past an increasingly ramshackle Racing 92. Rob dips into his spreadsheet to discuss the fresh faces in Fabien's preliminary squad for Argentina and Uruguay, and there's joy in Geneva and transfers aplenty in the petit-fours.
00:00 - 05:10 Entrées
05:10 - 26:40 Top 14 Barrage Review
26:40 - 36:54 Top 14 Semi Fi...2024-06-191h 17The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 13 - The Boys From BretonIt's all about them up-north this week, as Vannes make history securing their first promotion to the Top14, sparking wild scenes in the changing rooms of Toulouse and the ports of Brittany. The Top 6 are confirmed as we look ahead to the Barrage, and can Grenoble spring an upset and overturn the Montpellier Madness in the access match?
00:00 - 01:50 Intro
01:50 - 17:35 Pro D2 Final Review
17:35 - 27:24 Top 14 Access Match Preview
27:24 - 53:55 Top 14 Final Round Review
53:55 - 59:58 Top 14 Barrage Preview
59:58 - 62:54 France Summer Tour - mini p...2024-06-111h 08The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 12 - A Shrug & A HandshakeThe Top14 is back and we review an absolute cracker between La Rochelle and a half-cut Toulouse at le Stadium on a Super Sunday where Toulon hammered home their title credentials. The ProD2 Final is upon us after two breathless semi-finals and it's heartbreak for Narbonne in a historic first Nationale Access Match as Jerome Bosviel's redemption arc comes full circle. Plus there's tips on how not to write a best man's speech, and how to shoehorn in a bit of rugby into your wedding, if that's your thing.
00:00 - 04:30 Entrées
04:30 - 35:43 To...2024-06-041h 03The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 11 - Tony & Toulouse’s Titanic Triumph in TottenhamThe Rosbifs dissect an astonishing Champions Cup final: Rich finds out whether Rob found it all a bit underwhelming, Toulouse add their 6th star, sparking city-wide celebrations for the ages. Meanwhile, Grenoble march on and Beziers confirm their place in the Pro D2 semi finals. There’s a first ever Pro D2/Nationale access match to chow down on, the Top 14 returns, and the Olympic torch pops up in Pau.
00:00 - 03:14 Entrées
03:14 - 34:41 Champions Cup Final Review
34:41 - 52:42 Pro D2: Barrage Review & Semi-Final Preview
52:42 - 1:00:29 Top 14: Round 25 Preview
1:00:29 - 1...2024-05-281h 12The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 10 - A Convoy of Basque CheesecakeThe Rosbifs are back to review a pivotal round of Top14 action as the table begins to take shape. We preview what could be one of the all time Champions Cup Finals between Toulouse and Leinster and discuss the travails of following arguably the most dramatic round of PROD2 action ever via dodgy streams, whether you're a fan or a coach. Nice hit the ProD2 big time for the first time, but will any of this week's barrage hopefuls need to add them to their travel plans, or can they go one better?
00:00 - 04:35 Entrées...2024-05-221h 11The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 9 - Catalan Car SharesRob is back from his latest trip to Beziers, Perpignan and Prades with tales of scorching scenery, scintillating rugby and straight-up sunburn. We discuss all the latest updates from the Top14 as the usual suspects soar and others falter. There's a full preview of the last full round of ProD2 fixtures after another incredible week at both ends of the table, Narbonne and Nice eye up an Alpine showdown to join the promised land, plus get the inside line on the 1200 year old beef between Wilfred the Hairy and er, Charles the Bald.
00:00 - 16:20 Entrées & Overview of...2024-05-151h 09The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 8 - Dartford to the Dordogne with Zak FarranceThe Rosbifs are joined by Agen lock Zak Farrance to discuss all things ProD2, from intensive eating at Oyonnax, to getting red carded by an away crowd and the pressures of Phillippe Sella peering over your shoulder. We review a Champions Cup classic between Toulouse and Harlequins and the epic events in Nationale, and there's some trophy diving served up for good measure.
00:00 - 06:10 Entrées
06:10 - 26:02 Champions Cup Semi Finals
26:02 - 29:45 Challenge Cup Semi Finals
29:45 - 1:02:42 Interview with Zak Farrance
1:02:42 - 1:13:35 Top 14 Previews
1:13:35 - 1:20:50 Pro D2 P...2024-05-081h 31The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 7: How to Win in ToulouseIt's Champions Cup Semi-Final week, and with the feeding and watering needs of the travelling Harlequins faithful in mind, the Rosbifs run through their recommendations for a belting weekend in Toulouse, including a couple of potential detours to the Nationale Barrage games. After Clermont prove they can still mix it with the best in the league and Perpignan settle diplomatic squabbles on the pitch in Montpellier, we run through all of the Top14 action and ProD2 highlights including a famous win for Dax in the Landes derby. Find out why the Mont-Saint-Michel trophy may have found it's resting place...2024-05-011h 23The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 6: JIFFs and QuiffsInspired by efforts of those partaking in the London Marathon the previous day, Rob embarks on a similarly torturous journey through the winding backstreets of the French JIFF rules, and the knock-on effect on the sharp end of the Top14 season. We recap all the weekend's action including an agonising defeat for Bayonne in France's premier division, and the end is in sight for ProD2 with just about every outcome still a possibility. Nationale approaches it's last round of the regular season, and a barber pays an unexpected visit to Normandy...
00:00 - 05:24 Entrées
05:24 - 16:45 J...2024-04-231h 09The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 5: Quins, Qu'est-ce Que tu as Fait?!Returning from Costa Rican exile and the Stade Chaban Delmas respectively, the Rosbifs are back to ask, Quins, what have you done?! Our man on the ground by the Garonne reports on a startling reverse for UBB at the hands of sunburnt south-west Londoners as La Rochelle's hopes of a hat-trick of titles fade to Leinster. Stade Toulousain look inspired despite Exeter borrowing Pierre Mignoni's clipboard, and the Challenge Cup is barely discussed whilst we probe instead how Homer Simpson would organise a Stag-Do. Find out why the locals are so impressed with Rob's ability to 'get the badge...2024-04-161h 19The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 4: The Best Rugby Weekends of the Year?We discuss a pulsating weekend of Champions Cup action and preview the best weekend in the rugby calendar: the Quarter Finals of the Champions Cup. Will any of the sides manage to pick up an away win? We also dissect the latest from Pro D2 and hear about what the hell is going on at the top of Nationale. In this week’s extraordinary Petit-Fours, we hear the unique way one coach will be preparing before his side’s quarter-final this weekend and discover how the film Platoon was recreated in the Basque Country.
00:00 - 04:20 Entrées
2024-04-111h 39The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP 3: Part 2 - Champions Cup & Challenge Cup Last 16Separate episode looking forward to one of the great weekends in the rugby calendar: the last 16 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. We run through our predictions for the games, give recommendations of the long weekends you could have, and play a Challenge Cup edition of ‘Will the French team bother to turn up?’
01:35 Harlequins v Glasgow
5:13 Bulls v Lyon
7:48 Stormers v La Rochelle
12:14 Exeter v Bath
13:37 Bordeaux v Saracens
18:13 Leinster v Leicester
19:12 Northampton v Munster
19:52 Toulouse v Racing
28:00 Challenge Cup...2024-04-0537 minThe Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP3: Part 1 - Action-packed Easter WeekendAfter falling for our April Fools, we have a recipient of the ‘Poisson d’Avril’ filling in for Rich this week after and we talk Mullet Quotas being introduced to Pro D2, hear from our Costa Rican Correspondent, debate whether smoking bans lead to successful French rugby teams and investigate a mystery disappearance during a sin bin period.
10:22 Entrées - April Fools and other news
18:47 Top 14 Games review
18:50 Toulouse v Pau
26:06 Montpellier v Stade Francais
33:04 Bayonne v Toulon
46:43 Perpignan v Castres
49:17 Lyon v Bordea...2024-04-051h 22The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP2: Barnstormer in Bordeaux & ProD2 Hots UpThe Rosbifs dissect a bonkers round of TOP14 action including a game for the ages between Bordeaux Begles and Stade Toulousain at the Matmut Atlantique. Is Antoine Dupont human, and is Maxime 'the Man' Lucu even better? Plus we look ahead to the ProD2 run in, with Rugby's sexiest and most unpredictable league sure to serve up a feast of chaos in the remaining 6 rounds. Also find out why Rich is Castres and Castres is Rich, and Robins Tchale-Watchou and Perpignan's kitman get a shout out.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...2024-03-281h 13The Rosbifs Rugby PodcastEP1: Welcome to Rosbifs Rugby!Welcome to Rosbifs Rugby! Join Rob and Rich for the inaugural Rosbifs Rugby Podcast. We'll be reviewing the end of France's Six Nations campaign and dissecting the state of play in the TOP14, as well as revealing which 1998 football World Cup winner has been inspiring Brive ahead of their ProD2 run-in. Plus find out our recommendations for a night to remember in Bordeaux, and what is the secret ingredient in a 'Sauce Paloise'...
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