French RUGBY CONNECTIONS with Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Rugby Podcast with a gallic twist (Warning: Strong French Accent from Veronique ;-) about the latest news about French Rugby; TOP 14, ProD2, the 6 Nations & European Rugby, and the world of Rugby. We also have a chat with a Rugby guest occasionally. Subscribe now to French Rugby Connections Podcast and don't miss out!
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French Rugby Rendezvous: European Cup Excitement & Top 14
April 20, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThis edition of the French Rugby Connections podcast, hosted by Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper, delves into the latest happenings in French rugby. The episode kicks off with a recap of the game between Toulouse and Exeter, where Toulouse's impressive performance led them to score nine tries and secure a spot in the semi-finals. The conversation shifts to discuss another nail-biter between Bordeaux Begle and Harlequins, with Harlequins narrowly winning. We touch upon the performance and e...
Dynamics of European Rugby weekend: Victories, Upsets, and Tribute
April 13, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBVéronique Landew and Bill Hooper, focus on recent European Rugby matches, including the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarterfinals. We cover various games, highlighting La Rochelle's close win against Stormers, Bordeaux's victory over Saracens, and look ahead to upcoming quarter finals, including Bordeaux's first-ever quarter final against Harlequins. We discuss team strategies, player injuries, and the performances of key players. Additionally, we pay tribute to French rugby legend Andr...
Rugby Fever: French Teams Dominate Champions Cup
April 06, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThis week, Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper on the French Rugby CONNECTIONS podcast discuss the upcoming big weekend of the Champions Cup, focusing on the last 16 matches involving eight French teams. Specific attention is given to the game between Toulouse and Racing 92, with Toulouse favoured due to their strong line up despite Racing 92's challenges with player availability. Other matches such as Bordeaux against Saracens, La Rochelle's travel to South Africa to face the Stormers, and ...
The Top14 is heating up!
March 29, 2024 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of the French Rugby Connection podcast, hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the latest developments in the Top 14 rugby tournament. The conversation highlights the tight competition for playoff places, with only seven weekends left in the season. Special attention is given to Stade Francais and Toulouse, with Toulouse's Romain Ntamack returning from injury to play against Pau alongside Antoine Dupont. The episode also covers the broader league standings, the loomin...
Sorry good game & Billy Vunipola is heading to Montpellier
March 22, 2024 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThe episode discusses the last 6 Nations game played by Les Bleus, focusing on France's performance, highlighting the team's defensive issues and celebrating their ultimate victory. It also covers Sean Edwards' critique of the French team's defense, praises young players' contributions, and reflects on the overall tournament. Furthermore, the discussion includes France's strategic changes and the impact of discipline on the team's performance. This episode also covers rugby-related news, su...
Le crunch: A Feast of Rugby in LYON: France vs. England!
March 16, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this edition of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, host Véronique Landew and co-host Bill Hooper dive into the passion and anticipation surrounding the upcoming French and English rugby match, aka Le Crunch in Lyon. With the French team unchanged and confidence high after a victory in Cardiff, a win for LES BLEUS should be on the cards, or will it? Key player Nolan Le Garrec, stepping in for Antoine Dupont, is spotlighted for his extraordinary performance and potential. The conversat...
New blood for les Bleus with Le Garrec, Nicolas Depoortère, Meafou & Barre
March 07, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThe hosts of the show, Veronique Landew, and Bill Hooper discuss new additions to the French rugby team, which are expected to lead to an exciting new lineup for the upcoming game against Wales. They speculate about the performance of fresh players like Nolan Le Garrec and Emmanuel Meafu, as well as the returns of Julien Marchand and Greg Aldritt. The hosts also anticipate the debut of Leo Barré and Nicolas Depoortere, who recently performed phenomenally in other games. Beyond the French tea...
A Cauchemar in Lille: Dissecting the France vs Italy Match
February 28, 2024 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn the episode of the French Rugby Connection podcast, Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the performance of the French Rugby Team during their recent Six Nations match against Italy. They talk about each part of the game, including an analysis of the performance, shortcomings, and potential improvements needed. Furthermore, they touch on some technical problems related to the team and predict some upcoming matches. The episode also covers updates from Top 14 Rugby and injury updates ...
Les Bleus: A Work in Progress, but Showing Promise!
February 14, 2024 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the recent French rugby victory and analyse the game. They talk about the performance of the French team, areas of improvement, and upcoming matches. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the podcast with the gallic twist! 00:19 Introduction and Welcome 00:31 Review of the French Rugby Team's Performance 01:01 Analysis of the Game's Highlights 03:25 Discussion on Areas of Improvement 07:45 Reflections on the Controversial Disallow...
Les Bleus at Murrayfield: The must win game!
February 09, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB🔥 Get your rugby fix with the French Rugby Connection podcast! Join us as we dissect France's recent defeat and discuss the changes in their lineup for the upcoming game against Scotland. Rugby fans, this is a podcast you don't want to miss. Listen now! Enjoy the French Rugby Connections, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist!
6 Nations: Le choc des Titans: France vs Ireland!!!
February 02, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBOn the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, we review mostly, the 6 Nations opening weekend starting with the belated " world cup finale" that should have happened in Paris, between France vs Ireland, but instead will take place in Marseille ;-). · The French squad and latest addition of Posolo Tuilagi to the bench · Predictions for the opening round of games · Round up of latest Top 14 actions Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gal...
Bon voyage Owen Farrell
January 25, 2024 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBEt oui, it's official. Owen Farrell, will be plying his trade at Racing 92, the "Rugby PSG" of France. Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper look at who's in and who's out from the 34 players selected to play as part of the 6 Nations training squad and we look ahead to the Champions Cup round of 16 and the top 14 games this weekend. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with a gallic twist!
Improving! French teams in the third round of the Champions Cup
January 18, 2024 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBVeronique Landew and Bill Hooper are finally back after a long yuletide and just in time to comment on the Fench prowess and games to be forgotten in the third round of the Champions Cup...It was a mixed weekend for the Champions Cup third round, for the French teams for sure! We also look ahead at round 4, and wonder if Fabien Galthie will pick up his usual suspects (minus Antoine Dupont off playing with 7s) and add some new kids in the block in preparation for the 6 Nations. Enjoy the F...
Champions Cup is not a cup of tea for the French Teams
December 15, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThis week, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper review reasons why the Top14 haven't started as well as expected....in the Champions Cup and: Damian Penaud can't stop scoring as Bordeaux win at Connaught Preview Round 2 Champions Cup Le match to watch: Harlequins versus Toulouse Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist!
Damien Penaud is on fire & Racing 92 at the top
December 03, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBThis is the last weekend for the top 14 competition the European championships starts on Friday 8th December: This week, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper talk about: Top 14 sees Racing 92 at the top of the the table Another tries fest for Damien Penaud in the snow The preview of Champions cup game involving Top 14 sides All Black, Sam Whitlock joins Pau And more Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the Gallic twist!
7s for Antoine Dupont and no 6 Nations
November 26, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBVeronique Landew and Bill Hooper review the latest Top 14 results and salient rugby News in the French rugby sphere and we discuss: 4 tries from Damien Penaud Bernard Laporte takes over at struggling Montpellier Yes, it's official Antoine Dupont confirms the 7s' program for 2024 and the Paris Olympics. And more... Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the rugby twist!
Top 14 & what's next for Les Bleus
November 12, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThe French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast is back late after 1 month's hiatus to lick our wounds, after the quarter-final's defeat at the RWC in Paris. We review Fabien Gahlthie's transparent press conference on Wednesday and we update you on the Top 14 & the return of the Internationals to their teams. The French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast is the rugby podcast with a gallic twist!
Ladies and Gentlemen, Antoine Dupont is back!
October 13, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBOn the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper preview the exciting quarter-final and discuss the following: The return of Antoine Dupont! The Springboks selection and which players to watch out for Will Fiji repeat their Twickenham win Camborne playing for Fiji Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist,
Zut alors....Captain Dupont's injured!
September 22, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBVeronique Landew and Bill Hooper celebrate Thursday's game between France and Namibia and commiserate about the injury caused by Johan Deysel to Captain, oh Captain Antoine Dupont... Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the French rugby podcast with the gallic twist!
Oh la la! Rugby God is on the podcast!
September 16, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week, I'm joined by two very special guests: Robbie Nock, a Worldwide Rugby commentator you can find on the pitchside interviewing rugby players and coaches during this World Cup, and occasionally act! Yes, it was Robbie who played the illustrious William Webb Ellis at the opening ceremony! Respect! I also spoke with Bill Hooper, Rugby journalist for the Rugby Paper and we discussed the opening game, that game against Uruguay...ouch, and the tournament so far. Enjoy the French Rugby ...
Finally, the RWC is here!!!!
September 07, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBOui!!!!! Yes, Veronique Landew and Tom Dickson try their best to communicate the excitement that has taken over France and the Rugby world as we are about to start the best World Cup ever. Looking ahead to France vs. New Zealand at their first meeting of the competition on Friday, might there be a second on 28th October? Beset by injuries in key positions, the depth of the French team will be sorely tested under the Indian summer heat on Friday. The rest of the week-end holds crackers in sto...
Top 14 final! La vie est belle
June 21, 2023 21:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBAnd they think it's all over! The season finishes with a magical try from Romain Ntamack - who else? Zero to hero in a sprint. Tom Dickson and Veronique Landew go through the highs and lows of the climax of the Top 14, which leaves the Toulouse correspondent grinning from ear to ear. As the Bouclier de Brennus enjoys a holiday on Leucate Plage doubling as Tony o'Bridge's surfboard, the dust settles on a classic 22-23 Season of Top 14 and ProD2. Tom and Veronique will be back after their ow...
Quelle surprise...not! Toulouse faces La Rochelle in the Top 14 Final!
June 14, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWe await the perfect final of the #1 against the #2. Toulouse has beaten La Rochelle twice this season and is relatively relaxed, chilled on a hammock, swallowing oysters for fun;-)... How will the final-winning habit of o'Gara spoil their day? On verra. We will see. Our two mastodons of the Top 14 float effortlessly into the final, and what a final it promises to be. Heft, fatigue, and artistry will give us a final flowing in waves of dominance - who will be ahead after 80 minutes? Tou...
Deux Demis, s'il vous plaît! Cheers!
June 08, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBDeux demis, or do we have a couple of sémillon? Veronique Landew and Tom Dickinson enthuse about the festival of rugby in San Sébastien as the Top 14 squeezes down to the two finalists. Do we go for the obvious winners, or expect some surprising magic from Finn Russell of Racing and Matthieu Jalibert of Bordeaux. Wrapping up a fine Pro D2 season, with RWC23 ticket hints plus a reminder to see Les Bleus in Murrayfield. Yet again we have it all with a classic French accent! Enjoy the Fr...
And Make La Rochelle a double! Santé!
May 24, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBA third successive French Double. La Rochelle and Toulon complete a 3-year run of French teams at the top of both European cups. Veronique Landew and Tom Dickson analyze the wonderful displays in Dublin where Rugby nudged perfection. What does it say to the rest of the world when two Northern Hemisphere clubs put on such a thrilling display, way above what clubs and test matches have been serving us for years? We glance at the two semi-finals that give us Oyonnax vs Grenoble at Ernest ...
King and Prince of European Rugby, Please Rise!
May 18, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBKing and Prince of Europe, please rise! Veronique and Tom are looking forward to historic victories of La Rochelle and Toulon as they stamp French names on to the European Champions Cup and the European Challenge Cup. Can the mighty Leinster fall in their own back yard? Oui! Veronique's chou-chou the mighty Vannes travel to Oyonnax for the first Prod D2 semi-final, and ferociously close match is expected at Grenoble (home of Vincent Clerc and Ange Capuozzo) vs Stade Montois. Hot from Fa...
Crowning, comebacks & final countdown...French Rugby is on FIRE!
May 11, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBDid anyone catch any other Rugby players attending the Coronation apart from Tindall and McCaw? Did anyone get Tom's gag about McCaw arriving at the Abbey late, coming in at the side, and getting away with it? The end-of-season excitement, upsets, and heroics left Tom and Veronique breathless with admiration not least for Brive, Perpignan, and that man Tony o'Bridge, aka A. Dupont. Stade Toulousain is already qualified for the semi-finals and now has left to play.... Perpignan and Brive. V...
Pain and Pleasure at the European Rugby cup et al
May 04, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBDiscipline lads! Toulouse come a poor second to a mighty Leinster in Dublin. Tom holds in his abject disappointment and Veronique and him cast their eyes over the critical French games of the week-end, projecting Toulon and La Rochelle into the next stages. A round of applause for 58,614 fans in Twickenham as les Bleues won at least the second half of a cracking Grand Slam Tik-Tok 6 Nations. A round up of the juicy fights ahead of us in the final days of the Top 14 and ProD2 seasons, all i...
Toulouse or not to lose in Dublin?
April 26, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWe discuss the surprises and upsets as we hit the final straight of Top 14 and Pro D2 with plenty still up for grabs! But without a doubt, it's a huge weekend of the year as England Women host France at Twickenham in front of 60,000+ fans. Meanwhile in Dublin and Bordeaux, the four strongest clubs of the Northern Hemisphere clash for a place in the final in the Heineken European Cup! The 4 semi-finalists have each been champions in the last 5 years, so are used to success in this tough com...
We are ... and the Top 14 is back too!
April 19, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBEnjoy this 29 mins episode of the latest Top 14 and Pro D2 reviews and French rugby-related news such as the inductees into the Toulon Hall of Fame! It's a first for a top-14 club. Bravo Toulon and for being so innovative and for a delightful evening event, i which past rugby stars were convened. Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gallic flair!
Are we there yet? Unmissable Euro Quarter final this weekend!
April 06, 2023 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBCan't wait for this European Rugby weekend to start? You are in good hands as Veronique and Tom preview the European Championship Quarter final and discuss the valiant game away game from Montpellier against Exeter last weekend, in which "The best team lost" according to Philippe Saint Andre. We have more news about the Pro D2, The women's Six Nations, and the NEW French blue Jersey for the RWC! Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gallic flavour!
Encore une fois,,,,! Vive le roi Antoine Dupont!
March 29, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBDupont wins a third 6 Nations crown. Veronique and Tom agree that the Top 14 Derby Day was a big success despite top names resting. Competitions abound with 'Europe', W6N, 7's, ProD2, and the long home sprint of the Top 14. And the biggest competition is 'vote for us' at www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-rugby-podcast Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gallic flair!
A vintage 6 Nations!
March 22, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBAn epic 6 Nations finishes. and a New Six Nations women's tournament commences on Saturday! We are so thankful for such a wonderful competition, one to stick in our minds for decades. Celebrating the class and form of the Northern hemisphere teams ahead of a home World Cup for Les Bleus. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the podcast with the gallic twist!
What a crunch!
March 15, 2023 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBVeronique and Tom combine in admiration of the best game the French have put together for decades. With their first win at Twickenham in 18 years, France beat all records in a comprehensive thrashing of the home team. And yet the French count on England and wish them unlikely success on Sunday. As the Six Nations draws to a close and a likely crowning of Ireland for a Six Nations Grand Slam, in Dublin, on St Patrick's Day, we raise our beret to a fine vintage of a competition. Enjoy the Fre...
Le crunch! Victory for Les Bleus at Twickenham: 2005, 2023...?
March 09, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBVeronique and Tom emphasise the quality of the 6 Nations tournament so far, and the excitement of the coming weekend. World Rugby order could be turned upside-down with Italy rampant, France wobbling, and Scotland on a stream of form hoping to put a stop to Ireland's Grand Slam hopes. Two weeks ago Tom correctly predicted all 7 Top 14 home victories and all 3 6N matches, we allow him a momentary gloat but bemoan any predictability in rugby. And how Racing 92 vs Stade Toulousain on Sunday ni...
Jonny Wilkinson on the roof
February 24, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBBravo à Bayonne! Last week's Top 14 delights were headed by an after-the-whistle Camille Lopez winner that keeps Tom's "chouchous aka Darlings" amazingly in the top 6. Tom predicts 7 home wins in the coming weekend in the Top 14, but all eyes are on the least exciting of the 6 Nations weekends with few reasons to doubt Ireland, France, and England from obvious wins, but Veronique is not so sure about this..... There will of course be excitement, whence will it come? Enjoy the French Rugby ...
Super Dupont!
February 17, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWhat a treat. Ireland and France slugged out a fest! Best match in decades - really? Six Nations gold. Thank you. Veronique and Tom try to calm down after the breathtaking first half in Dublin. Looking ahead to a 'doublons' weekend in the Top 14 and some fine ProD2. French rugby remains thrilling! Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gallic flair!
World #1 hosts World #2, Battle of the Titans - Ireland vs France,
February 09, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week we share the excitement of Italy's arrival at the top table putting Les Bleus to 18 penalties, and look forward to the coming weekend, in this episode lasting 30 MINS! World #1 hosts World #2 with the top ranking position waiting to be won or lost. The Top 14 motored along in the background and gave us a wonderful week-end of close-fought fun matches cutting up the bottom if not the top of the table. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gallic fla...
Hoorah for the six nations!
February 04, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBA little Top 14 Music ahead of the 6 Nations big band. Veronique and Tom review a surprisingly exciting week-end of Top 14 full of close exciting matches. Ahead of another week-end of intriguing head-to-heads 'sans internationaux'. Toulouse vs Bayonne anyone? Without forgetting the incoming Six Nations competition, but are we having the weakest week-end first? Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist!
And then, there were three & theTop 14 is back!
January 27, 2023 20:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBOnly a few French clubs left in this Champions cup, Toulouse and La Rochelle remain at the top of the Champions competition, but other French teams had had a sorry season. All the South African teams remain; Wales, Ireland and Scotland are very well represented by strong and consistent teams........which bodes well for a tasty Six Nations and World Cup. The Top 14 limps on next week-end with a 'faux doublon', where the internationals won't be putting in a full match for their clubs. Plenty ...
Why is the Champions cup so challenging?
January 19, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWhy is the Champions Cup so challenging? Veronique and Tom digest the fine rugby and incomprehensible administration of the weekend with hardly a complaint and look forward to the tasty forthcoming matches. Berets tipped to the star players as the French squad is announced with some old, some new, and 11 Toulousains. Will Manny Meafou get his French passport in time to make it a dozen?? Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the podcast with the gallic twist.
Flanker to the fore
January 11, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBWe are back!!!! Veronique and Tom run through the Top 14, where it seems that English-like weather and stars being rested produced messy play, kicking-rich, penalty-strewn games which brought flankers into their best games of the year so far. Brive is heading up, Pau is dropping down, Clermont is worried, and the two Parisian teams look to be where the excitement will be. Discover also how much of a Harlequins fan Tom is .....(too much information ;-) when he supports Quins this weekend. A...
The great escape to France; Jack Willis, Vincent Koch &...next year Cowan-Dickie
December 03, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWe are back, after one week's hiatus due to work commitments! This week, Tom and I talk about in 35 mins on: How the mighty have fallen. The Top 14 table - so many top flight teams out of position? It's tight too in the ProD2 Getting ready to rock around Europe Welcome to the Stade Toulousain, Jack Willis Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the Rugby podcast with the Gallic flair!
Were Autumn Internationals ever this serious? France vs South Africa
November 15, 2022 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBOn the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, we talk about the joyful celebrations of the Marseille test match where the current World Champions were bested by the next. Bad bosses: Rassie and his Trump tendencies and Ronan o'Gara up in front of the beaks again.Berets off to the Ladies RWC21 results, and bellissimo to la squadra who beat Australia for the first time ever. Today, furious Urios was sent to spend more time with his books, engagements, winery, and large cheques, and chapeau to the ...
French cheers and English tears!
November 10, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBYes, the Autumn Internationals are on and, Les Bleus have managed to get a win in the dying seconds of the game with a splendid try from Damien Penaud! It was a real thing of beauty! Tom and I discuss beverages drunk in Rugby stadia such as Gin Rhubarb, Armagnac, alcohol-free beer, and of course, the last weekend of the Top 14. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist!
The TOP 14 can be full of surprises! I wasn't expecting that...
November 03, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThe French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast is here! We review and preview the Top14, the ProD2, The women's rugby world cup, and the latest news from the French rugby world. Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS, the Rugby podcast with the Gallic twist.
Top 14 - The ugly side of the Red card in round 8
October 26, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBToulouse is still at the top but is likely to lose their pole position as their key players will play in the autumn internationals, starting on 5th November! Tom Dickson and I review the moment of madness that gripped Reda Wardi which will prevent him now to join Les Bleus and the controversial red card handed out to Castres in the game against Toulon....and we have more news about wheelchair rugby, rugby league (yes;-) and the winner of the Gold trophy from the Oscars of Midi Olympique. Enj...
Toulouse at the top & au revoir et merci Laure Sansus
October 20, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBAnother exciting week in the top 14 with a few surprises. Toulon low score against La Rochelle but Toulouse is still on a winning streak! In the meantime, in the training camp in Marcoussis, 42 players have been selected in preparation for the Autumn internationals with 9 Toulouse players in that squad (the usual suspects). Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the gallic flair!
This is not soccer.....or is it?
October 13, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBListen to the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast to find out if the Top 14 is slowly morphing into football...What happened at Stade Francais last week wasn't very "rubylike" and Tom Dickson and I are really hoping it was an a one off. On the Pro D2 side, finally my Breton team, Vannes is at the top and we are pleased for the win of the French women's rugby against South Africa too, but next time, Les Bleus versus their nemesis, England. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby po...
This is not soccer.....or is it?
October 13, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBListen to the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast to find out if the Top 14 is slowly morphing into football...What happened at Stade Francais last week wasn't very "rubylike" and Tom Dickson and I are really hoping it was an a one off. On the Pro D2 side, finally my Breton team, Vannes is at the top and we are pleased for the win of the French women's rugby against South Africa too, but next time, Les Bleus versus their nemesis, England. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby po...