Best Pirate Rugby Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Scrums, Springboks & South America: The Alternative 2025 Review Ft. Harry Jones 1:08:25

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Reviewing rugby in 2025 with Harry Jones. In this podcast my @megafoonrugby colleague to talk scrums, Springboks and South America - the biggest storylines of rugby in 2025.Harry leads the debate on how rugby tried to kill drums, but the Springboks said no. I then bring up the contrasting conversations between rugby in North America and South Ameri…

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The Old Men Still CRUSHING It In France! | TOP 14 Digest 29:14

1d ago29:14

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In this episode we break down round 12 of the TOP 14 and talk about the older players who are still playing incredible rugby! From Levani Botia at La Rochelle to Benjamin Urdapilletta at Perpignan. Plus, we look at the Christmas offerings from Stade Francais...Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in…

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Is This The Most Exciting Rugby Team In The World? | UBB Mini-Documentary 10:08

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In this week's mini documentary I headed to Bordeaux to watch my Union Bordeaux-Begles (UBB) take on my team the Scarlets with a question: who is the most exciting rugby team in the world?I combine my experience at the stadium with some deep underlying stats to argue why I think UBB are the most exciting team in rugby. I compare them to Toulouse an…

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Why French Teams Are Struggling In Europe | TOP 14 Digest 44:13

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In this episode we break down the French teams' struggles in the champions and challenge cups. We explain what went wrong for Toulouse over in Glasgow, what Toulon got right against Bath, what went on in Bordeaux's match against the Scarlets and who isn't even trying...Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and r…

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The Fall Of Samoa Explained: Pride & Pain In The Pacific 1:03:27

12d ago1:03:27

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I was joined by content creator Chris Setu to deep dive Samoan rugby. One of the sport's most beloved nations, Samoa has given the game icons and iconic moments. What's more, they have the best record against Six Nations and Rugby Championship sides of any T2 nation.However, the last 12 months have been painful for the Samoans. They barely scraped …

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Why People Are WRONG About Ange Capuozzo... | TOP 14 Digest 47:17

16d ago47:17

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In this episode we break down how UBB beat the Bulls away in South Africa and how Italian Winger Ange Capuozzo inspired Toulouse to a commanding victory at home to the Sharks. Don't worry, we also give credit to the Stormers for their impressive win at Bayonne!Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in…

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The Most Miserable Game Of Rugby Ever? - Watching South Africa Destroy Wales. 12:20

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Last weekend, Wales took on the World Champion Springboks of South Africa in Cardiff for what was one of the most controversial games in the nation's history.Devoid of their best players and playing against a backdrop of infighting, upheaval and public apathy, Wales were lambs to the slaughter up against a phenomenal opponent who crushed them ruthl…

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Ronan O'Gara Is In Trouble... AGAIN! | TOP 14 Digest 38:18

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In this episode we break down how Ronan O'Gara has gotten himself in line for yet another ban in the TOP 14 following La Rochelle's defeat to Pau. We also chat about Antoine Dupont's long awaited return and the latest magic by Matthieu Jalibert!Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of ru…

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Why Ireland Fans Are Angry: The Slow Decline ft. Caolan Scully 1:07:29

26d ago1:07:29

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Ireland have been experiencing a golden age of rugby, but now their fans are starting to get angry - why? Is it just because results have started to turn, and if so what are the reasons for that? I was joined by my friend and colleague Caolan Scully to debate Andy Farrell's position as Ireland coach.We look at Ireland's tactics and ask if they have…

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How France Solved Their Problem Position... | TOP 14 Digest 43:38

1M ago43:38

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In this episode we review France's thrilling win over Australia and talk about yet another majestic performance from French star winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey! We also look at how they solved their problem position and review the latest round of the TOP 14!Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the w…

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Rugby's T2 Nations Are Struggling - Is The Sport Being Held Back? 1:03:34

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The 24 teams for the Rugby World Cup in 2027 are locked in. In this podcast we deep dive the T2 nations who will play at the World Cup, how they got there and what comes next.We Also react to the news of the nations championship being created by world rugby and rebate the pros and cons of the 24 team World Cup. I was joined by journalist Joe Santam…

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Are France Getting Worse Without Dupont? | Top 14 Digest 39:23

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In this episode we review France's hard fought victory over Fiji and analyse why they found it such a difficult game. Have France gone backwards? or are Fiji good enough to trouble any team? We also get all the latest from the Top14 and catch up on the latest gossip!Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and resu…

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Mini-Documentary: Has Razor Failed As All Blacks Coach? 7:55

1M ago7:55

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England vs New Zealand brought Scott Robertson's 3rd defeat of 2025 as All Blacks coach. For any other side, that record would be acceptable - but not for New Zealand.In this video I explain what I think New Zealand are doing right and what they are doing wrong. I deep dive the stats to seek the answers on what makes them different from everyone el…

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How Rassie Erasmus EXPOSED Fabien Galthie. | Top 14 Digest 46:17

2M ago46:17

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In this episode we review France's defeat at the hands of South African: deep diving the stats, tactics and biggest talking points from France vs Springboks in the 2025 November internationals. We also catch up with the latest from the Top 14 and look ahead the the big French game against Fiji.Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captu…

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Could England Recall Vunipola & My Beef With Jac Morgan | Rugby Transfer Review - October 2025 28:36

2M ago28:36

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A monthly show rounding up the biggest rugby union transfer new & gossip. This month we are talking about: - Tom Willis walks out on England - Ilona Maher's Next Move - Why I'm upset with Wales' best player For all you rugby transfer news follow this twitter account: https://x.com/rugby_hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

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Picking a COMBINED France x South Africa XV! | Top 14 Digest 47:28

2M ago47:28

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In this episode we pick our combined France v South Africa team ahead of the huge match between Le Bleu and the Springboks this weekend. We also talk all the latest results and drama from the Top 14 including what Ronan O'Gara has said now!Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s…

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Mini-Documentary: The GENIUS Tactics That Make French Rugby Terrifying. 14:40

2M ago14:40

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French rugby is genius and it is terrifying. When you sit down and analyse their game and their players you start to realise how advanced they are and how much talent their players have. In this video I use stats & video analysis to name my top 5 French rugby tactics that make them a terrifying and unique opponent. I am joined by international coac…

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The Inspirational Frenchman Who's BACK To Face The Springboks! | Top 14 Digest 39:51

2M ago39:51

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The man who replaced Antoine Dupont for France - UBB's Maxime Lucu - is BACk! He captained his side to a thumping win over Bayonne in the Top 14 this weekend and his fellow French stars shone brighter for him being there. We deep dive that game along with Toulouse vs Toulon and Montauban vs Perpignan in this week's Top 14 Digest Podcast!Welcome to …

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The Men Behind Zimbabwe’s Rugby Revival ft. Hilton Mudariki & Pieter Bernade 51:10

2M ago51:10

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The Zimbabwe Sables are back at the rugby World Cup! In this podcast I was delighted to be joined by both Zimbabwe's captain Hilton Mudariki and their head coach Pieter Bernade to talk about all things SablesThe guys tell me how they went 2 years without playing a match to winning back to back Rugby Africa titles and qualifying for Australia 2027, …

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Fabien Galthié Has A HUGE Dilemma... | Top 14 Digest 43:14

2M ago43:14

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Fabien Galthié has a huge dilemma for choosing his France squad - not just for the test match against the Springboks, but for the summer tours next year in the latest French rugby gossip! we also deep dive round 8 of the Top 14 including Pau beating Toulouse,Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in t…

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Mini-Documentary: From Prison In Paris To The Comeback King - James O'Connor 14:17

2M ago14:17

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This is the incredible story of James O'Connor: from being super rugby's youngest ever player, through starting against the Lions, exile in France, arrests, injuries and beating the Springboks - this has to be the craziest career story in rugby union.In this video I tell the tales of James O'Connor from his rise as a wallabies wonderkid to his shoc…

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The Exiled English Fly-Half DOMINATING French Rugby... | Top 14 Digest 47:15

2M ago47:15

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Joe Simmonds is playing exceptionally well for Section Paloise AKA Pau! in this week's episodes we talk about his latest top moments in Pau vs Bayonne in the French Top 14 and deep dive the drama that was Toulouse vs UBB with the help of stats and highlights! Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in …

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Mini-Documentary: Behind The Scenes As South Africa Go Back To Back… Again! 15:49

3M ago15:49

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Last weekend the Springboks from South Africa became back to back Rugby Championship champions by beating Los Pumas of Argentina in a historic match held at London's Allianz Stadium aka Twickenham.I was granted exclusive media access for a being the scenes look at how this game went down: what went right, what went wrong and what did we learn from …

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Louis Bielle-Biarrey Keeps On Breaking Records! | Top 14 Digest 44:01

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We Need To Talk About USA Rugby: The Great American Debate ft. James Deeley 1:08:24

3M ago1:08:24

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We need to talk about USA rugby. World Rugby have revealed a plan to invest $250m into rugby in the USA leading up to the host the rugby world cup on 2031. The news comes at a time when Major League Rugby (MLR) is in crisis thanks to teams shutting down & rugby elsewhere on the American continent appears to have overtake the US. So, what's really h…

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Ma'a Nonu: Still Got It! - French Top 14 Round 4 Review | Top 14 Digest 43:15

3M ago43:15

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Ma'a Nonu was still going for Toulon but it wasn't enough to stop them falling to a dramatic defeat in Bayonne in Round 4 of the Top 14 as Joris Segonds nailed a last minute drop goal. meanwhile, UBB lost in Paris again and Racing's Josua Tuisova continues to just be too good! Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the ne…

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Jac Morgan's WRU Threat Explained & My Problem With Scotland Women's Rugby | Rugby Transfer Review - September 2025 17:36

3M ago17:36

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A monthly show running down the biggest rugby union transfer news & gossip. This month we are talking about: - Mark Nawanaqintawase back to Union? - Jac Morgan to quit Welsh rugby? - Scotland issue new women's contracts - R360, MLR & More! Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

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Toulouse Thrashed! - French Top 14 Round 3 Review | Top 14 Digest 41:42

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Looking back on France's frustration against England's Red Roses at the Women's Rugby World Cup & R3 of the Top14Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the biggest talking points…

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Pacific Nations Cup 2025 Review: Are Fiji TOO Good? ft. Steve Noble 1:07:36

3M ago1:07:36

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Fiji have sewn up a third consecutive Pacific Nations Cup win with victory over Japan in the grand final. Are they now too good for the PNC? Fijian rugby is in the best place it ever has been and they have firmly made the step from T2 nation to T1.Welcome back to the HG Rugby Podcast. The Pacific Nations Cup might not be the competition that gets t…

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Nolan Le Garrec Is A PROBLEM! - French Top 14 Round 2 Review - | Top 14 Digest 42:26

3M ago42:26

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Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the biggest talking points in France: games, gossip, controversies and climaxes. From Paris to Perpignan, we’ve got it covered!What’s new w…

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Mini-Documentary: The Fall & Rise of Newcastle Red Bulls 13:10

4M ago13:10

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Newcastle Falcons, the worst rugby team in England, have been taken over by soft drinks manufacturer RedBull. Overnight, this has turned club rugby in Europe on its head.For the last few years, Newcastle have languished at the bottom of the English Premiership table. They have lost countless games by huge margins and lost their best players to thei…

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Better Fashion Than Rugby?! - French Top 14 Round 1 Review | TOP 14 Digest 42:26

4M ago42:26

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Welcome to the TOP14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the biggest talking points in France: games, gossip, controversies and climaxes. From Paris to Perpignan, we’ve got it covered!What’s new wi…

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Canadian Rugby Is A PROBLEM: Uncovering The Mysteries With Journalist Karen Gasbarino | HG Rugby Podcast 59:26

4M ago59:26

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We all love to talk about rugby in Canada; whether it be the struggles of the men's team or the incredible success of the women's team, everyone has an opinion. But how many of us outside Canada really have any knowledge of what the sport is doing in this great nation?Whilst the women are in the midst of a challenge for the world title in England a…

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TOP14 Season PREDICTIONS! - La Rochelle Title Charge, Toulon To Fall Apart? | TOP14 Digest Podcast 49:35

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Welcome to the TOP14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French TOP14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the biggest talking points: games, gossip, controversies and climaxes. If you like the sound of that please consider giving the channel a sub…

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Swys de Bruin Interview: The Mistake Rassie MUST Avoid & Taking The Springbok Women To The Next Level! 59:00

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I was delighted to be joined by Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin! Having worked at academy, Franchise & Men's international level as well as being an analyst for SuperSports, there perhaps no one in South Africa more qualified as a rugby educator as Swys. In this podcast I was lucky enough to be able to pick his brains for nearly an hour, c…

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The Greatest Solo Performance In Lions History? - Leigh Halfpenny's Record Breaking 2013 Tour 17:54

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The British and Irish Lions are currently on their tour of Australia and have won the first test in Brisbane. The Lions is all about history and tradition, meaning each evokes the memories of tours gone by. In this case of this tour, the tales being told most often relate to the last time the Lions visited Australian shores, when they made history …

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Weekend Preview! | CHAMPIONS ONLY EDITION: Fourteen Different Champions From Across the Globe! 16:38

6M ago16:38

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Hello! on the agenda for this special, Champions only show today: MLR English Prem URC WER Super Rugby Super Rugby Aupiki Super W PWR Japan League One TOP14 Super Rugby Americas Rugby Europe Super Cup Elite 1 If you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a mate! Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

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The Rise of South America: Rugby's Greatest Untold Story ft. Joe Santamaria 56:03

6M ago56:03

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Argentina's win over the British & Irish Lions was just one more achievement in a 12 month period where they also defeated the All Blacks, the Springboks and the Wallabies for the first time ever. But this wasn't just a milestone for Argentinian rugby, but for South American Rugby as a whole. The Los Pumas side that beat the Lions contained players…

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Analysing the ACT Brumbies - The First Proper Test On Tour? | Lions Tour 2025 Previews Episode 4 9:00

6M ago9:00

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Everything you need to know about the ACT Brumbies!Welcome to a new series of videos previewing the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia focusing on the pre-test series games against the Super Rugby Pacific franchises. These videos aim to introduce you to each side, tell you a little bit about their history, point out their best players, id…

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Analysing the NSW Waratahs - Another Boring Walkover? | Lions Tour 2025 Previews Episode 3 8:01

6M ago8:01

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Everything you need to know about the NSW Waratahs!Welcome to a new series of videos previewing the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia focusing on the pre-test series games against the Super Rugby Pacific franchises. These videos aim to introduce you to each side, tell you a little bit about their history, point out their best players, id…

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TOP14 Digest | The Perfect Game - Toulouse vs UBB Grand Final Review & Our Alternative Season Awards! 36:08

6M ago36:08

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Bonjour! on the agenda for our final episode of the season: build up the perfect final star players why Toulouse deserved it season awards! thank you for listening to the show all season! if you enjoy it please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate. Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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Analysing the Queensland Reds - Potential Banana Skin? | Lions Tour 2025 Previews Episode 2 7:40

6M ago7:40

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Everything you need to know about the Queensland Reds!Welcome to a new series of videos previewing the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia focusing on the pre-test series games against the Super Rugby Pacific franchises. These videos aim to introduce you to each side, tell you a little bit about their history, point out their best players,…

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Analysing the Western Force - the Worst Australian Team? | Lions Tour 2025 Previews Episode 1 7:56

6M ago7:56

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Everything you need to know about the Western Force!Welcome to a new series of videos previewing the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia focusing on the pre-test series games against the Super Rugby Pacific franchises. These videos aim to introduce you to each side, tell you a little bit about their history, point out their best players, i…

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TOP14 Digest | Toulouse To LOSE Their Crown?! - Previewing the Grand Final & Reviewing England XV vs France XV 35:25

6M ago35:25

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Bonjour! on the agenda today: Toulouse vs Bayonne Review UBB vs Toulon Review Jaminet redemption shut down? England vs France ridiculousness shock hat-trick hero Previewing the grand final If you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a mate! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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TOP14 Digest | Fan Violence ERUPTS in White Heat of Relegation Dogfight & Barrage Battles Get Slippery! 36:20

7M ago36:20

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Bonjour! on the agenda today: barrage review access match review fan trouble explained Espoirs title lifted France A previewed semi final predictions if you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a mate, merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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TOP14 Digest | Romain Ntamack to Tour New Zealand? + Predicting Who Will Be Relegated to the ProD2 36:31

7M ago36:31

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Bonjour! On the agenda today: reacting to the results Stade Francais collapse AGAIN Bordeaux Women do the triple triple fannies fresh twist in NZ tour saga predicting R26 if you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Weekend Preview! | Transfers SPECIAL - Ireland Super-Star to Harlequins & Cryptic Tweet Gets Fans Excited! 16:07

7M ago16:07

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Morning everyone, something different from me - a transfer special! this is something I'm thinking of introducing as a regular feature for next season, so if you could let me know your thoughts I'd really appreciate it! Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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TOP14 Digest | The Bordeaux Aftermath & Uncovering a Secret Thriller in Castres 34:51

7M ago34:51

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Bonjour! on the agenda today: UBB are champions Lyon disappoint Castres vs Clermont review Elite 1 final preview R25 preview if you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a mate! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Inside Bordeaux-Begles - the History of the New Biggest Rugby Club in the World | TOP14 Digest Special! 1:02:38

7M ago1:02:38

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Union Bordeaux-Begles have won the Champions Cup for the first time ever by beating Northampton Saints 28-20 in the final at Cardiff Principality Stadium. It's the first ever major trophy for the French team known as UBB as they backed up their star studded lineup and huge fanbase. But go back 20 years, some might be surprised to learn, this giant …

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TOP14 Digest | Are UBB Ready to be CHAMPIONS? + The Biarritz Problem Explained... 38:46

7M ago38:46

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Bonjour! On the agenda today: how Racing beat Toulouse Biarritz drama episode one million the hottest stepper in the west? Toulon fanny tries galore Champions Cup final preview if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a friend! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…