Best Top14 Podcasts (2025)

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S3 EP18 - Christmas Quiz & Carbonara Croissants 34:27

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, where Rob devises a quiz to humble the most ardent of French rugby fans - The Rosbifs Rugby Christmas Quiz is back! Rich struggles for both reception (apologies) and answers, and there's the small matter of an on the ground report from a raucous Paris derby in the Top 14. Apologies for the sound! We hope yo…

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S3 EP17 - West Country Invasion 1:10:57

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Amidst the Champions and Challenge cup pessimism there was loads to enjoy over the weekend, not least a couple of epics involving Toulon and Toulouse, as well as French fans bringing some much needed optimism even if their teams didn't! There's also all the news of Pro D2, the return of the Top 14, financial misdemeanours and crucially, a bit of Sp…

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Italian Teams VICTORIOUS - Investec Challenge Cup Round 1 Review 57:57

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Send us a text 🔥 WEEKEND RECAP: ITALIAN RUGBY DELIVERS! 🇮🇹 What a statement from our clubs in the Investec Challenge Cup 👀 🦁 Benetton went all the way to Johannesburg and took the fight to the Lions — a gutsy away performance full of bite, physicality and serious intent. This team just doesn’t back down. 🌍💚 🐾 Zebre Parma lit up the Stadio Lanfranch…

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S3 EP16 - French Cup Crisis? 1:09:42

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The Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup are one round in, and amidst a deluge of rugby - some awful, some stupendous - we're doing our best to unpack the cliches, the lows and the distinctly Bordeaux flavoured highs from a generally underwhelming round for the French sides. There's also plenty to discuss from Pro D2, housing renovations i…

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S3 EP15 - Billy Searle 1:28:43

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The Champions Cup is back, and we're delighted to be joined Leicester Tigers fly-half Billy Searle before their trip to La Rochelle this weekend. Billy gives us the rundown on his move to Leicester following two fascinating seasons in France and how those experiences across the Top14 and PROD2 have shaped the player he is today. We also have a full…

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🇮🇹 Italy vs 🇨🇱 Chile — Azzurri Quality Prevails, Chile Impresses 32:53

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Send us a text This week we break down Italy’s 34–19 win over Chile in Genoa — a match where the Azzurri’s quality ultimately shone through, but not without Chile earning plenty of respect. Italy’s early control, highlighted by scores from Ange Capuozzo and Tommaso Di Bartolomeo, set a strong platform. Chile, though, refused to roll over. A spirite…

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S3 EP14 - Gorgeous Gourgues 1:09:54

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The Autumn internationals are over, and other than the names and whereabouts of some excellent restaurants in Paris, what have we learned about France in November? We're reviewing a cracking game against the Wallabies as well as the campaign overall, and pondering what needs to change moving into the Six Nations, and whisper it, the World Cup. Ther…

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What If's in Turin - Italy vs Springboks Review 49:22

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Send us a text In this week’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most dramatic Test matches of the year — Italy vs the Springboks in Turin. 🇮🇹🔥🇿🇦 South Africa arrived with 11 changes and still managed to pull off a powerful 32–14 win… despite going down to 14 men after just 11 minutes. 😳🟥 We break down: How the Springboks turned a red-card disas…

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S3 EP13 - Fragile France & Flair Fijians 1:06:15

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France flatter to deceive in their win over Fiji, but there’s so much more to discuss in this week’s episode, and not just the gloriously handsome return of Charles Ollivon. The back row band are getting back together, Pro D2 produced one of it’s greatest rounds in living memory, and there is ingenuity aplenty in the Petit-Fours with raclette machi…

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S3 EP12 - Bok Battering 52:11

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Back from Paris where France were served a cold hard slice of reality at the hands of an imperious South Africa side. We discuss where it went wrong through a haze of bière pêche, some shout outs to a few new spots in Paris, alongside a quick recap of PROD2 and Sebastian Chabal's footballing prowess. Look out for further previews of this weekend's …

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🇮🇹🏉 Nothing Gifted, Only Taken 50:14

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Send us a text In this week’s episode of the FD’R Podcast, we relive Italy’s historic victory over the Wallabies in Udine — a match that sent shockwaves through the rugby world. 🇮🇹🔥 We break down exactly what went right for the Azzurri, where improvements are still needed, and how Kieran Crowley’s men can build on this momentum as they prepare to h…

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S3 EP11 - Emergency Red Wine 1:06:29

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France face South Africa in their biggest game since bowing out of their home World Cup to the same side, and we're discussing all the big headlines ahead of it: spies in the building, securing new merch in the stash shop and Romain Taofifénua's mystery injuries. Plus: find out all about 'The Panda' in the France squad... We have a round up of all …

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S3 EP10 - The Good Looking Derby 1:06:29

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It's been a typically mad week in French rugby, with the 42 man squad for the Autumn Series announced, an historic win for Montauban and an away win for the ages for Angouleme in ProD2. We discuss all that, as well as the fallout at Perpignan, some eye-catching transfer rumours and the evolution of the Rosbifs FTSE index. Lookout for further previe…

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S3 EP9 - Turn It Up To Maximin 1:15:52

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Plenty going on this week in French rugby, with oodles of late drama across both the Top14 and PROD2. We look ahead to the Autumn Internationals and piece together what a 42 man squad might look like with one or two potential surprise names, and Fabien Galthié is away on food-tasting duties... Lookout for further preview of this weekend's games ove…

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🇮🇹 URC Round 3 Breakdown — Benetton Shine, Zebre Stumble 50:19

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Send us a text Round 3 of the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 brought contrasting fortunes for Italy’s sides! 💚 Benetton Treviso impressed in Monigo with a commanding 34–15 victory over the Lions — another statement win that cements their place among the URC’s form teams. ⚫ Zebre Parma faced a tough challenge away in Swansea, falling 24–0 to the …

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S3 EP8 - Ben Stevenson & Vannes 1:14:51

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We're joined this week on the podcast by former Newcastle Falcons, and now Vannes man Ben Stevenson, giving us the inside line on Vannes's plans to get back to the the Top14, some mad initiations and settling into life if Brittany. We also have a summary of the action of a round of Top14 filled with late drama, a look ahead to the return of PROD2, …

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Double victory for the Italian teams 🇮🇹 52:31

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Send us a text In this week’s episode of the FD’R Podcast, Ottavio and Mike relive all the drama from Round 2 of the URC, where both Italian sides left it late to clinch thrilling victories. We dive deep into: 🟢 Benetton Treviso vs Glasgow – how the Green & White found a way past a tough Scottish side. ⚫ Zebre Parma vs Lions – a nail-biting contest…

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S3 EP7 - Jack Willis: King of the Rosbifs 1:11:18

3M ago1:11:18

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The Rosbif Revolution continues, with Jack Willis becoming the second Englishman to win the coveted Top14 Player of the Season Award! We're in reflective mood as we look back over all the awards at the annual La Nuit de Rugby, as well as reviewing the end of the first block of ProD2. There was late drama, coach sackings and blistering tries in the …

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S3 EP6 - A Weekend of Meat & Potato 1:08:28

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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 c…

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🇮🇹🏉 Season 4 Kick-Off: URC 24/25 Round 1, Zebre & Benetton analysis and Italians Abroad 58:00

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Send us a text 🚨 URC Kick-Off 🚨 The FD’R Podcast is back for Season 4, bringing you all things Italian rugby with analysis, debate, and bold predictions. In this episode, we break down: 🔥 A full review of the opening round of the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship 🟢 Insights on Zebre's opening game victory against Edinburg and Benetton’s disappointi…

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We're BACK! 🇮🇹🏉 1:03:25

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Send us a text 🚨 Season 4 is here! 🚨 The FD’R Podcast returns for another year of Italian rugby insight, debate, and big predictions. In this episode, we dive into: 🔥 A full preview of the 2024/25 URC season 🟢 What to expect from Zebre & Benetton this year 🌍 Italians making their mark abroad in the Top 14 and Premiership Cup Join us as we break dow…

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S3 EP5 - Agen's Beau Farrance 1:04:56

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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…

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S3 EP4 - Don't Mention Racing 92 1:06:35

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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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S3 EP3 - Montauban's Karl Wilkins 1:18:06

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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 conc…

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S3 EP2 - Top 14 Season Preview 1:31:21

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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 silverwe…

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S3 EP1 - French Rugby Returns! Pro D2 Season Preview 1:16:14

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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: Re…

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S2 EP50 - The Golden Boeufs - Rosbifs End of Season Awards 1:03:27

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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 …

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S2 EP49 - All Aboard the Vengabus 1:03:28

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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 t…

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Italy beat Wales for 7th Place, Lions maul the Wallabies 1:04:26

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Send us a text 🎙️ In this episode, we break down Italy U20’s thrilling World Championship victory over Wales, dissecting the big plays, standout performances, and what this means for the future of Italian rugby 🇮🇹🏆 Then we shift gears and head Down Under for a deep dive into the first Test between the Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions 🦘🦁 — ta…

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S2 EP48 - Wellington Walloping 50:35

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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…

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Whistle to Whistle: South Africa v Italy Reviewed 1:08:36

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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Breakdown: South Africa vs Italy – First Test at Loftus! In this episode of Fratelli di Rugby, we dive into all the action from the first test match between South Africa and Italy in Pretoria. From tactical battles and momentum swings to standout players and missed chances — we leave no ruck unturned. Relive the highs, low…

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S2 EP47 - 'Weak' France & Top14 Team of the Season 1:00:59

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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'. Whic…

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S2 EP46 - The Top14 Grand(est) Final 1:05:15

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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 hav…

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S2 EP45 - Le Rematch: The Top 14 Final Awaits 1:06:28

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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…

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Lions Shock, Italy's Summer Squad & Top 14 Drama! 51:27

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Send us a text The summer of rugby is heating up and Fratelli d'Rugby is back with a massive episode full of breaking news, bold takes, and expert analysis from across the global game! 🔥 This week on the pod: 🇮🇹 Italy vs Namibia Preview – Full breakdown of Italy’s squad for their summer test opener. Who’s in, who’s out, and which players could make…

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S2 EP 44 - Access, Barrages & Call Ups 1:03:06

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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 He…

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URC - Semi's + More Italian News 1:00:02

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Send us a text What a weekend of rugby, plenty to talk about this week both on and off the pitch! Support the show Like, Share, Rate and Subscribe. For all our socials please follow: https://linktr.ee/fratellidrugbyBy Marcello Cossali-Francis, Ottavio Arenella and Mike Petretta

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S2 EP43 - Alex Moon Talks Bayonne & Barrages 41:02

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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 i…

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S2 EP42 - Brive, Merignac & Bosviel's Masterclass 1:08:19

7M ago1:08:19

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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 …

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S2 EP41: Brilliant Bordeaux & Big Ben's Bender 1:07:07

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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 …

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S2 EP40 - Johnny McPhillips: Carcassonne’s Clutch Kicker 1:20:09

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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 T…

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S2 EP39 - The Run In Hots Up 1:12:20

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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 t…

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S2 EP38 - French Lions with Elgan Alderman 1:08:28

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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 Bo…

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S2 EP37 - Derby Weekend Debrief 1:07:24

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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 …

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S2 EP36 - Hameau Heartbreak 1:08:37

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Rob 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…

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S2 EP35 - Monstrous Meafou & Ramos Relief 1:07:24

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Rich 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 t…

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S2 EP34 BONUS: PRO D2 Run-In Hots Up! 30:22

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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 -…

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S2 EP34: A European Rugby Carnival 54:55

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The 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 Cup Join us as we devour: Munster's heroic win in Le ROGBowl at La R…

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BONUS Pod: European Last 16 Preview 34:40

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Does 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 Entrées 02:29 - 08:03 Northampton v Clermont 08:03 - 13:33 Toulon v Saracens 13:33 - 17:28 Castres v Benetton 17:28 - 24:00 La Rochelle v Munster 24:00 - 28:53 Bordeaux v…

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S2 EP33 - Voyage to Vannes 1:05:10

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We'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: Matc…