French RUGBY CONNECTIONS with Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper

French Rugby Connection: Toulouse vs Leinster Pre-Match PreviewIn this episode of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper dive into a detailed discussion about the upcoming European Champions Cup final between Toulouse and Leinster. They analyse team strengths, key players, and tactical decisions, including the surprising selection of Blair Kinghorn over Thomas Ramos. The hosts also reminisce about previous cup victories, particularly Toulouse's history, a...

This edition of the French Rugby Connections podcast, hosted by Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper, delves into the upcoming European Rugby semi-final featuring Toulouse against Harlequins. As Harlequins prepares for their first European Cup semi-final, we share our predictions on game outcomes, including a focus on the final potentially being Toulouse vs. Leinster. We also cover the Top 14 and Pro D2 rugby standings, with an emphasis on teams like Perpignan rising unexpectedly, player transfer...

This 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 performa...

Véronique 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 ...

This 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 ...

In 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 looming...