Épisodes

  • S3 EP30 - Inevitable Ramos & France Go Back to Back

    S3 EP30 - Inevitable Ramos & France Go Back to Back
    Mar 17 2026
    An utterly astonishing ending to a remarkable in Paris, France claiming the spoils after an all timer in Le Crunch. We review that remarkable showdown at the Stade de France, take some time to mull over where France are after a tournament for the ages, as well as previewing the return of the Top 14. There's also Champions Cup weekend double-header options, some dodgy voting and suspect golf in the Petit-Fours. Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby OR Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App! 00:15 Entrées: Happy Anniversary 03:44 Best Six Nations Ever? 06:23 Le Crunch Review 20:33 France Six Nations Review 29:39 Six Nations Winners & Losers for France 38:26 Six Nations: Final Thoughts 40:56 Top 14 Returns 45:38 Top 14 Table Predictions 52:04 Top 14 Run In: Things We'd Like to See 54:07 Top 14 Round 19 Preview 01:00:49 Champions Cup Weekend Itineraries 01:04:19 Petit Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 18 min
  • S3 EP29 - Murrayfield Mauling

    S3 EP29 - Murrayfield Mauling
    Mar 10 2026
    100 Episodes (sort of), and what better way to mark than an emphatic French loss! An incredible display from Scotland at Murrayfield puts French Grand Slam ambitions on ice, and we try and unpick what, if anything, they could have done better. We look ahead to Le Crunch, discuss why that new shirt isn't all that, and review some fiery action at Colomiers in Pro D2! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby OR Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App! 00:15 Entrées 06:48 France v Scotland Review 24:15 Changes for Le Crunch: Look ahead to France v England 33:34 Nationale Nibbles 38:27 Pro D2 Round 23 Review 46:24 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 min
  • S3 EP28 - Kinky Boots & France's Centre Conundrum

    S3 EP28 - Kinky Boots & France's Centre Conundrum
    Mar 3 2026
    We're back ahead of the return of the Six Nations, with France travelling to Murrayfield and all eyes on who will appear in the centres in what should be an epic tussle. That's after we discuss a cracking round in the Top 14 as Pau sweep aside Bordeaux and La Rochelle spoil the party at Castres. Plus there's squeaky affairs aplenty in Pro D2, possibly the rugby trip of the season, and Le Crunch on the catwalk. 00:15 Entrées: Lost Weekends & Lost Cinema Walking Tours 04:42 Top 14 Round 18 35:53 France v Scotland: Six Nations Round 4 Preview 46:13 Nationale Nibbles 49:54 Pro D2 Round 22 Review & Round 23 Preview 01:03:21 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 16 min
  • S3 EP27 - Sam Larner & Sunday in Lille

    S3 EP27 - Sam Larner & Sunday in Lille
    Feb 25 2026
    We are joined by analyst and author of 'Attacking The Space' Sam Larner, to get an expert view on the finer points of French rugby, discussing everything from France's contestable kicking game, to back row balance and favourite spots to take in Pro D2 alongside some heavy liquor! Rob gives us his recommendations for Lille, the Top 14 returns, and why high end kitchen gear might be flying off the shelves in La Rochelle. You can get more from Sam Larner by - Subscribing to his Substack newsletter: https://samlarner.substack.com - Following him on X: @SamLStandsUp - Reading his new book, Attacking the Space: https://geni.us/AttackingTheSpace Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby OR Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App! 00:15 Entrées: Successful Return from Lille 01:20 Sam Larner Interview - 02:12 Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution - 04:55 France v Italy Review - 23:33 Sam Larner's Love of Pro D2 - 34:47 Dax Deep Dive: Tactical Quirks of Pro D2 - 38:23 Sam's Pro D2 Players to Watch - 41:40 Team Selections in Pro D2 - 42:54 Sam's French Rugby Trip Recommendations - 46:19 Where to Find Sam Larner 47:15 Trip Recommendations: Lille 51:50 Top 14 Round 18 Preview 58:29 Pro D2 Round 21 Review & Pro D2 Round 22 Preview 01:09:55 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 20 min
  • S3 EP26 - Lost PE Kit and More to Come from France

    S3 EP26 - Lost PE Kit and More to Come from France
    Feb 17 2026
    Battling an internet connection from 1996, we discuss France's impressive win over Wales in Cardiff & a mad round of Top 14 action with away wins aplenty! The Pro D2 table is starting to take shape, and Kylian Mbappé is enjoying the rugby... Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby OR Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App! 00:15 Entrées: Dodgy Connections & Comedy Delays 03:46 Wales v France Review 29:40 Top 14 Round 17 45:59 Pro D2 Round 20 51:12 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 1 min
  • S3 EP25 - A Welshman in France with Illtud Dafydd

    S3 EP25 - A Welshman in France with Illtud Dafydd
    Feb 10 2026
    France are off to a flyer, and we're joined by Paris-based Welsh journalist Illtud Dafydd to discuss a blistering start to the 6 Nations for Fabien Galthié's men. We also get the lowdown on Top 14 club and country shenanigans, Red Star Rugby and the best coffee in Paris! Plus, we preview a cracking weekend with internationals, Top 14 and Pro D2 action wall to wall. You can hear more from Illtud in his weekly newsletter "Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch" on Substack: https://illtuddafydd.substack.com/ Look out for further previews from us at Rosbifs of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby OR Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App! Illtud Dafydd Interview: 00:15 Intro & France Review - France v Ireland Review - Thoughts on Fabien Galthié 22:34 France v Wales Preview 32:51 Top 14 Status Update 38:54 Pro D2 Summary (inc. Background info on Nevers) 44:30 Life in France: Rugby & Recommendations 54:06 Top 14 Round 17 Preview 58:53 France U20s v Ireland U20s Thoughts 1:00:20 Pro D2 Round 20 Preview 01:03:29 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 15 min
  • S3 EP24 - France Six Nations Preview

    S3 EP24 - France Six Nations Preview
    Feb 3 2026
    We are but days from the start of the Six Nations, and we're discussing the France squad, Galthié's plan for evolution and of course some left over fireworks as we sneak towards the tournament opener against Ireland. Plus we've got pandas, world leaders and Christina Aguilera amongst the serious business of cracking rounds of Top 14 and Pro D2 action, as well as an update on Spy School and an interesting option at fly-half for England. Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby OR Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App! 00:15 France Squad Updates & 6 Nations Preview 24:54 Top 14 Round 16 50:26 Nationale Nibbles & Pro D2 Round 19 Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 20 min
  • S3 EP23 - The Return of the FFTSE

    S3 EP23 - The Return of the FFTSE
    Jan 27 2026
    Back down to earth this week without a guest, but loads to discuss following France's Six Nations Squad announcement, fortresses breached in the Top 14 and some huge away wins in Pro D2. Rob and Rich run through all of that, as well as a week of magic from Fijians in France, burgers in Lille, and it looks like someone is training to become a spy... Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby OR Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App! 00:15 Entrées: Growing Old 04:35 France Six Nations Squad 22:33 Top 14 Round 15 47:34 Top 14 Round 16 Preview 50:35 Nationale Nibbles 54:20 Pro D2 Round 18 1:03:20 Pro D2 Round 19 Preview (inc. Oyonnax v Vannes available on FRUK Rugby on YouTube) 1:07:26 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 18 min