French RUGBY CONNECTIONS with Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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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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...
Top 14 Prediction and the Women's Rugby World Cup
October 06, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIt's still early days in the Top 14 after 5 weekends of rugby, but Toulouse is still at the top, to the delight of my co-host, Tom Dickson, Toulouse aficionado, but it's already very tight. We review last week's wins prediction and which teams might win this weekend. Also, there are only 337 days until the world cup starts in France but only 3 days to wait for the Women's Rugby World cup in South Africa! Will France finally manage to get some silverware? Enjoy the French Rugby Connections ...
Oh, What a rugby night!
September 29, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week, The Rugy award night aka la nuit du rugby took place in Paris, in which the English Zach Mercer won the award for the best Top14 player and Antoine Dupont as the best international player. Quelle surprise....not! We review the top 14 and Pro D2 and talk about the latest Rugby news and Tom's homage to Jonny Wilkson on his roof. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the podcast with the French flair!
Oh, What a rugby night!
September 29, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week, The Rugy award night aka la nuit du rugby took place in Paris, in which the English Zach Mercer won the award for the best Top14 player and Antoine Dupont as the best international player. Quelle surprise....not! We review the top 14 and Pro D2 and talk about the latest Rugby news and Tom's homage to Jonny Wilkson on his roof. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the podcast with the French flair!
Summer wine rugby!
September 21, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThis is a very succinct episode as Tom Dickson was on a wine tasting event with Didier Lacroix, Stade Toulousain CEO and French Rugby league vice-president. It's all about French rugby connections;-). Apologies for the sound quality. We talk briefly about the top 14 next matches, ranking, and last weekend's games; Tom also summarises the Pro D2 too. On another note, Tom tells us about his old school, Winchester College which apparently "invented "rugby before Webb Ellis picked up that bal...
Summer wine rugby!
September 21, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThis is a very succinct episode as Tom Dickson was on a wine tasting event with Didier Lacroix, Stade Toulousain CEO and French Rugby league vice-president. It's all about French rugby connections;-). Apologies for the sound quality. We talk briefly about the top 14 next matches, ranking, and last weekend's games; Tom also summarises the Pro D2 too. On another note, Tom tells us about his old school, Winchester College which apparently "invented "rugby before Webb Ellis picked up that bal...
Toulouse is back on top & tip on getting RWC tickets (maybe...;-)
September 15, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week, we talk not only about French rugby, but also about anthems that will or could be played for the next 6 Nations tournament (that's what happens when your co-hosts are Welsh and Franco/English...;-). Mike Pearce is back and Tom Dickson shares his joy of seeing Antoine Dupont work his magic for Toulouse last Saturday and his tip on getting some RWC tickets - Disclaimer: No guarantee though and luck still plays a big part in getting tickets due to the high volume of demand. Enjoy th...
Et voila! The French rugby CONNECTIONS is back!
September 08, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBOne year to go! The countdown has started! Are you ready for the RWC 2023 in France? Join us for a quick summary (only 26 mins) of the Top 14 and Pro D2 too on the French rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast. This week, Veronique is joined by Toulouse rugby aficionado Tom Dickson who deep dives into the game between Stade Toulousain against Bordeaux and shares some amazing rugby stories too (with a few names dropped for good measures...;-). Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast ...
It's a wrap & Xavier Brissard, author of the art of the war of rugby
July 01, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis is the last episode of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast for season 2 and we've had a ball...pun intended, sharing the latest French Rugby news, from the top 14, the Heineken and Challenge cup, the 6 Nations, and Les Bleus, of course. Mike Pearce, finally provides more details on his book "Les Bleus Brothers", perfect for your summer holiday and I have the pleasure to speak with Xavier Brissard, who has written an excellent and thought-provoking book called "The art of the war of r...
Destination ...Finale!
June 23, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThe Top14 competition started on 4th September and will finish in style in le Stade de France in Paris. Mike Pearce and I preview the final between Castres and Montpellier and we pay homage to the final game of a special rugby friend, Monsieur Guilhem Guirado! We share with you the latest Rugby news and we discuss the FUN CRUNCH aka the Barbarians game at Twickenham last Sunday, Enjoy the French RUGBY CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the gallic flair!
"English" Connections at Castres & Les Barrages
June 09, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Top 14 season is officially over after 26 epic French rugby weekends! Mike and I give you a very quick review of this ultimate French rugby weekend and the latest rugby news regarding transfers, retirements, new jobs, and women's rugby in under 20 mins! Veronique has Covid and needs to look after her vocal cords. To be continued! Next week: Montpellier and ....Castres will play in the semi-final, but which team will they play against? Racing 92 or Bordeaux or Toulouse or La Rochelle...
French rugby in all its glory & Eric Champ (Part 3)
June 02, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBDone and dusted! The Challenge and the Heineken Cup have been won by two French Rugby clubs and this weekend, both winners will meet in the very tight Top 14 last weekend of rugby before the playoffs aka "Les Barrages". Hear our thoughts on these hard-won European cups and what's in store in the final Top 14 weekend! Finally, you can listen to the final part of my chat with Eric Champ, kindly translated by Tom Dickson! Eric champ is philosophical and funny and made me laugh on a few occasion...
Allo, Allo ici Toulouse with Tom Dickson
May 20, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBTom Dickson, English and French rugby friend from Stade Toulousain and highly valued translator in previous episodes with Fabien Pelous, Yannick Jauzion, Denis Charvet, and Eric Champ joins me in previewing the penultimate weekend of the crazy Top 14! Not a boring competition for sure, this year! We also talk about the Euro semis, Pain au chocolat or Chocolatine;-) and Rugby Sevens! Enjoy the French Rugby Connections, the podcast with the French flair!
European Cup French Style and Eric Champ (Part 2)
May 12, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIt feels good to be French when you're a rugby aficionado, following the phenomenal win from Toulouse against Munster and Racing 92 at the Stade de la Defense versus Sale! This week, you can also listen part 2 of my chat with former Bleus Eric Champ (42 caps), about his time as a rugby player and owner of the Toulon club and his thoughts about its current owner. Piece of warning, this week's French rugby lesson is getting arduous! Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podca...
European Cup French Style and Eric Champ (Part 2)
May 12, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIt feels good to be French when you're a rugby aficionado, following the phenomenal win from Toulouse against Munster and Racing 92 at the Stade de la Defense versus Sale! This week, you can also listen part 2 of my chat with former Bleus Eric Champ (42 caps), about his time as a rugby player and owner of the Toulon club and his thoughts about its current owner. Piece of warning, this week's French rugby lesson is getting arduous! Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podca...
CHAMPagne! Eric Champ is on The French Rugby CONNECTIONS!
May 05, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBBack with a bang! After a 4 week hiatus, the FRC is back on and the Top 14 is going mad, i.e. the points difference between the top 7 teams is minimal! Eric Champ is my guest this week (episode 1) and he reminisces that QF in 2011 against Les Anglais. but he would love to have a pint with Mickey Skinner 30 years later. Mike Pearce and I review the Top14 and I rant over the six Nations Women final..... PS: I have to thank Tom Dixon who kindly translated for Eric Champ. Merci Tom!
CHAMPagne! Eric Champ is on The French Rugby CONNECTIONS!
May 05, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBBack with a bang! After a 4 week hiatus, the FRC is back on and the Top 14 is going mad, i.e. the points difference between the top 7 teams is minimal! Eric Champ is my guest this week (episode 1) and he reminisces that QF in 2011 against Les Anglais. but he would love to have a pint with Mickey Skinner 30 years later. Mike Pearce and I review the Top14 and I rant over the six Nations Women final..... PS: I have to thank Tom Dixon who kindly translated for Eric Champ. Merci Tom!
Tik Tok Top 14 Time
April 01, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBOnly 5 more weekends of Top 14 rugby before the playoffs and the fight will be fierce as the race to the top 6 couldn't be tighter! Veronique Landew and Mike Pearce summarise the Top 14 as it stands and we deep dive into the Tik Tok 6 Nations! Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the French Flair!
Jean Pierre Rives (part 2) & Les Bleus are finally Grand Slam Winners!
March 25, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBDone and Dusted! Bravo les Bleus for your epic 6 Nations Grand Slam win! I also chat with twice grand slam winner, Jean Pierre Rives about his life post-rugby as a painter and sculptor and his involvement with the creation of the French Barbarians with Jacques Fourroux in 1979 and the rest is history! Mike Pearce, my co-host provides great stats about the 6 Nations, shares his sorrow about the Welsh Rugby situation, and updates us on the Top 14. Not long now until the semi-final! Enjoy the F...
Casque D'or aka Jean Pierre Rives & Les Bleus Grand Slam Conquest
March 17, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThis week with Jean Pierre Rives, nicknamed Casque d’Or – Golden Helmet – Rives was the star of French rugby in the 1970s and 1980s and became French captain 34 times, playing alongside Jean-Claude Skrela and Jean-Pierre Bastiat in a legendary back row. His style was free-spirited, unpredictable, and entertaining.....in one word ....Very French. Mike Pearce and I review and preview the last crucial game for France and briefly for the other nations. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcas...
Bread of Heaven for Wales or third time lucky for France?
March 10, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBOn this episode, we preview from a French and Welsh point of view that Pivotal game! Will it be third time lucky for Les Bleus or could the men from Wayne Pivac create a big upset? Mike Pearce, my co-host goes back to memory lane where his love of Rugby started 52 years ago, when he first saw a valiant Welsh rugby team play on TV and the rest is history. Unmissable! French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the French flair!
Bread of Heaven for Wales or 3rd third time lucky for France?
March 10, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBOn this episode, we preview from a French and Welsh point of view that Pivotal game! Will it be third time lucky for Les Bleus or could the men from Wayne Pivac create a big upset? Mike Pearce, my co-host goes back to memory lane where his love of Rugby started 52 years ago, when he first saw a valiant Welsh rugby team play on TV and the rest is history. Unmissable! French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the French flair!
Cardiff showdown and Denis Charvet (part 2)
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBMike Pearce and I review THAT phenomenal 6 Nations match between Wales vs France and what's been happening in the top 14 too. Your French rugby digest in 30 mins this week! Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the French flair!
Denis Charvet (Part 1) & Les Bleus vs Scotland
February 24, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBMike Pearce and I preview the pivotal match between Scotland against France. The last time, Les Bleus won at Murrayfield during the 6 Nations was in 2014, so payback time! I chat with another former international phenomenal player from the 80s and 90s, the talented and humble Denis Charvet about his rugby days, and I finish with the ritual French lesson! Enjoy the French Rugby Connections Podcast, the rugby podcast with the French flair!
Le "Green Crunch" & Franck Mesnel, part 3
February 11, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBReview and preview of the 6 Nations and especially THAT game between the two strongest teams in the northern hemisphere, France and Ireland by Moi, Veronique Landew, and my co-host, Mike Pearce. We also discuss what's going wrong at Toulon and I finish my chat with the humble and magnificent former French International and co-creator of Eden Park luxury leisurewear, Franch Mesnel. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the Gallic Podcast with the French fair.
Franck Mesnel, playing in 3 World Rugby Championship & against England (part 2)
February 04, 2022 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFranck Mesnel recalls the crazy years or "the Showbizz years" when rugby was still amateur and facing Les Anglais in the QF in the Rugby World cup in 1991. He recollects how on the back of a bow tie, he created a business with his teammate, Eric Blanc. Fast forward to2022, Mike Pearce, my co-host, and I preview the 6 Nations and Les Bleus: will they finally win the 6 Nations this year? Enjoy French rugby CONNNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the French flair.
Franck Mesnel, a perfect French gentleman (part 1)
January 27, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week, I have the immense privilege to speak to one of the best fly-half and Centre in the World, Franck Mesnel. He reminisces of his younger days playing rugby and the incredible "Show Biz" memories of playing with Eric Blanc, Jean Baptiste Lafond, Philippe Guillard, Brett Gosper, etc. My co-host, Mike Pearce and I review the "Euro Covid-plagued cup "and to finish off, I teach Mike a new Rugby word as part of my ritual and unmissable French lesson. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Pod...
Franck Mesnel, a perfect French gentleman (part 1)
January 27, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week, I have the immense privilege to speak to one of the best fly-half and Centre in the World, Franck Mesnel. He reminisces of his younger days playing rugby and the incredible "Show Biz" memories of playing with Eric Blanc, Jean Baptiste Lafond, Philippe Guillard, Brett Gosper, etc. My co-host, Mike Pearce and I review the "Euro Covid-plagued cup "and to finish off, I teach Mike a new Rugby word as part of my ritual and unmissable French lesson. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Pod...
Euro Fest 2022
January 14, 2022 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this week's short episode, Mike Pearce and I preview the European Championship games and we share with you the latest news regarding the top 14 and the Pro D2 rankings. As usual, I finish with my French rugby "lesson" and this time, Mike raised his "Welsh" beret....Lol Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the French podcast with the Gallic flair.
Happy 6 Nations & Yannick Jauzion (part 3)
January 07, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBGames are still back on as far as we are aware and Bordeaux is still topping the Top 14! The 6 Nations are just round the corner and I can't help myself recalling THAT spell-binding game between France vs Wales last year to Mike... We both review the numerous and high-profile transfers and I chat with Yannick Jauzion, former Bleus (73 caps) and Toulouse player about his life after rugby and his thoughts about Les Bleus success in the last few years. Enjoy French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, ...
Bonnes fêtes & Yannick Jauzion (part 2)
December 29, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBOn French Rugby CONNECTIONS, listen to part 2 of my chat with Yannick Jauzion, 73 caps playing with Les Bleus, and 12 years spent with Stade Toulousain. Regarding the Top 14, it was a brief rugby weekend as only 3 games were played last weekend, because of the new Covid variant. Enjoy French rugby CONNECTIONS with moi, Veronique Landew and Mike Pearce, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist,
Yannick Jauzion and O Scrum all ye faithful
December 23, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBOn the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, this week, I chat with International Centre and former Toulouse player, Yannick Jauzion about his phenomenal try and that win against the All Blacks in the RWC in 2007 and also the "not so great match" playing against Les Anglais in Telstra Park in 2003 in the RWC semi-final . Part 1 is unmissable and more rugby chat for next week with Yannick. Mike and I discuss the European Cup difficulties and preview the Top 14. Enjoy French Rugby CONNECTIONS Pod...
O Scrum all ye faithful & Yannick Jauzion (Part 1)
December 23, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBOn the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, this week, I chat with International Centre and former Toulouse player, Yannick Jauzion about his phenomenal try and that win against the All Blacks in the RWC in 2007 and also the "not so great match" playing against Les Anglais in Telstra Park in 2003 in the RWC semi-final . Part 1 is unmissable and more rugby chat for next week with Yannick. Mike and I discuss the European Cup difficulties and preview the Top 14. Enjoy French Rugby CONNECTIONS Pod...
It's getting viral!
December 17, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBAn early Xmas present has arrived for the French Rugby CONNECTIONS podcast! We have reached the grand number of 10,000 listeners! A big thank you to all of our listeners as it means a lot to us! In this episode, we review the European Cup weekend and Mike comes up with some really interesting rugby stats from the first round. All quiet-ish on the French Rugby front except for the Omicron Covid variant which threatened to spoil the rugby European cup. Hopefully not! Enjoy the French rugby CO...
It's getting viral!
December 17, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBAn early Xmas present has arrived for the French Rugby CONNECTIONS podcast! We have reached the grand number of 10,000 listeners! A big thank you to all of our listeners as it means a lot to us! In this episode, we review the European Cup weekend and Mike comes up with some really interesting rugby stats from the first round. All quiet-ish on the French Rugby front except for the Omicron Covid variant which threatened to spoil the rugby European cup. Hopefully not! Enjoy the French rugby CO...
European Rugby is back!
December 10, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBMike and I preview the first Heineken and Challenge European 2021 tournament and focus our attention on Bordeaux vs Leicester and Cardiff vs Toulouse. ONLY 18 MINUTES LONG THIS WEEK! We discuss the players "to watch "in this competition. Enjoy this concise and joyful episode of French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the Rugby podcast with a gallic twist and French flair.
Fabien Pelous on French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast!
December 04, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBI speak with France's most capped player, Fabien Pelous, The lock who made 118 appearances for Les Bleus and He captained his country 42 times and won four Five or Six Nations grand slams in 1997, 1998, 2002, and 2004 and the Heineken Cup with Toulouse in 2003 and 2005. Fabien never won the World Cup, although he made it to the final in 1999, losing to Australia after a memorable 43-31 semi-final victory against New Zealand. He reached the semi-finals twice in 2003 and 2007, both times losin...
Sean Fitzpatrick on Les Bleus vs All Blacks game & his love affair with France
November 19, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBSean Fitzpatrick is our guest on French Rugby CONNECTIONS and previews the epic game between Les Bleus vs the All Blacks on Saturday. He recalls his time playing in France in the same team as Philippe Saint Andre and the famous battle of Nantes. Double dose of French lessons for Mike Pearce and we provide our thoughts on the must-watch game in Stade de France on Saturday. Enjoy French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the French flair
Kyran Bracken, on winning the RWC in 2003 & Saracens days with Sella, Piennar & Lynagh
October 14, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBUnmissable! Kyran Bracken is eloquent, loquacious, and reminisces with great fondness the wild initiations games that he had to take part in Glasgow, teaching French to Philippe Sella and how great and solid the England team was in 2003. He reflects on Rugby used to be played and its changes since the professional era and the use of ....mobile phones too;-). Mike and I review the Top 14 and latest French rugby news. Apologies for the sound quality in the second part, put the blame on my Wels...
Kyran Bracken, on winning the RWC in 2003 & Saracens days with Sella, Pienaar & Lynagh
October 14, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBUnmissable! Kyran Bracken is eloquent, loquacious, and reminisces with great fondness the wild initiations games that he had to take part in Glasgow, teaching French to Philippe Sella and how great and solid the England team was in 2003. He reflects on Rugby used to be played and its changes since the professional era and the use of ....mobile phones too;-). Mike and I review the Top 14 and latest French rugby news. Apologies for the sound quality in the second part, put the blame on my Wels...
Beret raising galore in the Top 14!
October 07, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week, the episode is short and sweet (just like me;-) containing a summary of the Top 14, and Mike and I preview this weekend's games too. French lesson about essentials on how to order a beer in French before a rugby game. No rugby guest this week, as I experienced technical difficulties during my chat with my mystery guest but he'll be back next week! French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist!
Aussie Legend, David Campese joins the podcast!
October 01, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBFinally, mystery Rugby guest, David Campese aka Campo is on French Rugby CONNECTIONS. Charming, direct, and a great storyteller about his phenomenal career and playing against Les Bleus. He also shares his thoughts about the Modern Rugby and RWC2023! Mike Pearce and I also review the Top14, and there is a BRAND new section to the French Rugby Lesson. Enjoy French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with a gallic twist!
Aussie Legend, David Campese joins the podcast!
October 01, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBFinally, mystery Rugby guest, David Campese aka Campo is on French Rugby CONNECTIONS. Charming, direct, and a great storyteller about his phenomenal career and playing against Les Bleus. He also shares his thoughts about the Modern Rugby and RWC2023! Mike Pearce and I also review the Top14, and there is a BRAND new section to the French Rugby Lesson. Enjoy French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with a gallic twist!
Top 14 & Mystery Australian Player (for next episode;-)
September 25, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBMike and I review and comment, the 3rd day of the Top 14 on this episode. Last weekend was highly charged and with ups and downs for some French teams. This weekend will be a cracker as there are lots at stake! French Rugby lesson included in this episode, but our Rugby guest was unable to be there due to work commitments but will be there and squared next week:-). Enjoy French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the Rugby podcast with the gallic twist!
Luke Pearce, International Referee all the way from Australia (& with a bit of French thrown in)
September 17, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThis week, this episode is a short and sweet episode (just like me;-), with no Mike Pearce.....but instead I converse with Luke Pearce about the travails of becoming one of the talented International referees at such a young age: 33 years old and the importance of speaking French when officiating a European game in order to create better connections and a smoother communications style with rugby teams on the pitch. This episode lasts 23 mins and I can guarantee you will enjoy it . French R...
We are Back!!! French Rugby CONNECTIONS Season 2 with Veronique Landew & Mike Pearce
September 10, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBRugby Friends, Mike and I are back ! You will be served a quick overview of the Top 14, the latest news about French Rugby, and a bit of a banter *really ;-). All in 20 mins. Enjoy!
Speak to you next season & I chat with Christian Califano, former Bleus - part 2!
July 04, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBLast episode of Season 1 of French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast. Enjoy the Rugby stories narrated by Christian Califano, about his fiercest opponent in the England Team, playing for The Blues in New Zealand with Shaun Fitzpatrick, etc...and completing the Paris Dakar! Speak to you next year and if you've enjoyed listening to the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, please buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Frenchrugbychat
"Like a Deja vu: La Rochelle vs Toulouse" final & Christian Califano - Part 1 - Former Bleus & Toulouse player!
June 23, 2021 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBI have a chat with the loquacious Christian Califano (part 1) aka Cali, 72 caps for Les Bleus, 6 French Championships, and Heineken Cup, winner. A true French Rugby Legend who reminisces about his best rugby memories playing for Les Bleus, Toulouse for 10 years and in the UK for Saracens and Gloucester. He shares some great anecdotes about Thomas Casteigneide, Martin Johnson, and his illustrious former French teammates. Mike Pearce and I then review the semi-finals and we predict the finalis...
This is not soccer ...;-) & then there were 4 - Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Toulouse & Racing 92, La
June 17, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBA FIRST! French Rugby CONNECTIONS episode under 20 mins! Enjoy with Moi, Veronique Landew, and Mike Pearce from the English Riviera, La cote D'azur Anglaise talk about the play-offs, the semi-finals, the access game won by Biarritz and a bit of ....Welsh football. Nearly the end of the season for the TOP 14 and....for the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast. The ONLY Rugby podcast with the French Gallic twist between a French woman and a Welsh Rugby Journalist!
Emile Ntamack & Romain Ntamack: Like Father, Like Son
June 10, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSo much passion and wisdom with Emile Ntamack about his time playing for Les Bleus, with Sella, Blanco, Benazzi, Galthie, Dominici, Castaignede, et al, and his time at Stade Toulousain and lifting the first Heineken Cup in 1996. Of course, we talk about his son, Romain who is currently extremely busy and focused and preparing for his next game. Mike Pearce is back from East Sussex and we relive the Heineken and challenge cup and we review the last weekend's games and the forthcoming ones. En...