Le French Rugby Podcast

4.8 (17)
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Johnnie Beattie, Tim Groves and some big name co-hosts take you inside the world of French rugby with big stars and juicy stories. Available on RugbyPass as well as all your usual podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06/26/2024

Seismic Semis & Rugby's Don King

We analyse the Top 14 semi-finals in Bordeaux and look ahead to the final in Marseille in the company of All Black legend and now Top 14 commentator Andrew Mehrtens. We also hear how he got the nickname Don King from his time in France as a player, discuss Fabien Galthie's inexperienced squad for France's summer tour and look at the latest transfer gossip... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45 min
06/12/2024

Joe Marchant

We're joined by Stade Francais' England international centre Joe Marchant to discuss the timing of his move from Harlequins, adjusting to life in France, his England past and hopefully future, what Steve Borthwick said to him after the World Cup, being frozen out by Eddie Jones, Paul Gustard's use of certain imagery in meetings, his famous prospective father in law, the Top 14 play-offs and the potential of facing Bordeaux in Bordeaux despite finishing in the top two and much more. Plus, we discuss all the action from the final round of the regular season, look ahead to the Barrages and the access match and chat about Vannes' promotion from PRO D2... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 1m
06/05/2024

Castres' Champion & Super Saturday

We look ahead to Super Saturday and a frantic final round of the Top 14 regular season, analyse the permutations and chat to Castres' Australian back rower Nick Champion de Crespigny about his French roots, Wallaby ambitions, contract situation, gratitude to Pierre-Henry Broncan, dream debut season, lack of Super Rugby recognition and much more. Plus, we round up the latest PRO D2 play-off action and discuss some wild transfer rumours... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

54 min
05/29/2024

Manny, The Martian & Six Star Toulouse

We're joined by Toulouse hero Manny Meafou to hear about an exhausting Champions Cup final win over Leinster, the nearly as tiring celebrations and how he's nailing fatherhood too as he introduces us to son Marcellus! We discuss whether Antoine Dupont's performance is the best ever in a final, if he's the greatest of all time, his new nickname of 'The Martian', Ugo Mola's influence and what makes Toulouse special. Plus, we discuss Manny's delayed international debut and initiation, look ahead to the penultimate round of Top 14 fixtures and assess the state of play in the PRO D2 play-offs... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

56 min
05/22/2024

Reece Hodge

We're joined by 63-cap Wallaby Reece Hodge to discuss his two tries that confirmed Bayonne are staying in the Top 14, the prospect of teaming up with Manu Tuilagi in the centres next season, the disappointment of being ditched by Eddie Jones after just one game, whether the door might still be ajar under Joe Schmidt, the magic of Stade Jean Dauger and much more. Plus, we look ahead to the Champions Cup final and round up a Top 14 weekend that saw Toulouse confirm a semi-final spot, Stade Francais make the play-offs and Montpellier already confirmed as the team to take part in the relegation play-off... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 2m
05/15/2024

Big Ben

We're joined by Bordeaux and Tonga prop Big Ben Tameifuna to chat about the club's Top 14 tilt, his journey from New Zealand to France, the World Cup experience, challenges for Pacific Island nations, law changes, the best scrummagers in the world and much more. Plus, we round up all the Top 14 action and discuss whether the play-off picture will become any clearer this weekend... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

55 min
05/08/2024

Tou Good!

We're back to dive deep into the major incidents from the Champions Cup semi-finals, including some more sensational stuff from Toulouse and almost another phenomenal Quins comeback, and look ahead to an epic final between the best two teams in the tournament. Plus, we discuss who gets into a combined Toulouse-Leinster starting XV, Clermont's heartbreak at The Stoop and throw forward to a massive round of action in the Top 14... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 5m
05/01/2024

AB Zondagh & Semi-Final Showdowns

We're joined by Lyon attack coach AB Zondagh to discuss their completely stereotypically French campaign of winning almost every game at home but picking up nothing on the road, his coaching evolution and ambitions, the learnings from his time with Scotland and much more. Plus, we look ahead to the Champions and Challenge Cup semi-finals and Johnnie fills us in on his sit down with Antoine Dupont... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 12m

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Introducing Le French Rugby Podcast

Coming soon, a brand new show with former France international Benjamin Kayser and Scotland international Johnnie Beattie covering the colourful world of French rugby. From speaking to the biggest stars from around the world playing in France to all the best stories from around the game, check out the introduction to what Le French Rugby Podcast has to offer... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08/26/2020

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Thanks guys!

11/17/2023

Monty-PE

I’ve fallen in love with French rugby over the last couple of years and this podcast is a big part of that. Just the right amount of analysis and humor, with some great interviews. Thanks boys! USAP ENDAVANT
A little piece of home far away from home

06/09/2021

Z.Olivia.S

This is an incredible podcast ! It's spot on, funny, instructive and boy does it make me miss France, l'ambiance des stades et l'art de vivre à la française ! You guys are amazing ! Thank you !! ❤️🇫🇷
World Class!

05/12/2021

Coldsnap73

I have been enamored with French Rugby since the Six Nations and was starved for some content in English. I found this gem the other day and I am hooked. Great commentary, great hosts! Thanks for creating this podcast. You have made an American French Rugby fan ecstatic!
Thank you!

01/13/2021

1152sb

I love rugby—particularly Top 14 and French national team but living in the US and not being Francophone—I have to rely on the times that European Cup is being broadcast on English language tv or Six Nations to get decent info. Of course that means the info is sparse as the focus is on the Premiership or Pro 14 side that the French side is playing. I can’t thank you enough for doing this pod
Thank you guys!

01/10/2021

mamatton

I didn’t know what to expect from this podcast and I discovered very good content, with lots of insights into rugby club and national team. I learnt a lot thanks to you. Keep on the good job!
Brilliant!

12/12/2020

dvdbyrne14

I love this pod, the lads are very informed, interesting and very charismatic. I’m assuming I am the only Irish fan, based in the USA who is listening to three brits(sorry benjy) talking about french rugby!