The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast Richard Croney & Rob Graham
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Join Rob & Rich, a couple of English Rosbifs on a journey through France’s beautiful game. Come for the musings on the Top14, ProD2 and the French National team, stay for the garnish of French travel and the odd special guest thrown in for good measure.
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EP 12 - A Shrug & A Handshake
The Top14 is back and we review an absolute cracker between La Rochelle and a half-cut Toulouse at le Stadium on a Super Sunday where Toulon hammered home their title credentials. The ProD2 Final is upon us after two breathless semi-finals and it's heartbreak for Narbonne in a historic first Nationale Access Match as Jerome Bosviel's redemption arc comes full circle. Plus there's tips on how not to write a best man's speech, and how to shoehorn in a bit of rugby into your wedding, if that's your thing.
00:00 - 04:30 Entrées
04:30 - 35:43 Top 14
35:43 - 46:16 Pro D2 Semi Finals
46:16 - 51:06 Pro D2/National Access Match
51:06 - 1:01:40 Petit-Fours & Digestifs -
EP 11 - Tony & Toulouse’s Titanic Triumph in Tottenham
The Rosbifs dissect an astonishing Champions Cup final: Rich finds out whether Rob found it all a bit underwhelming, Toulouse add their 6th star, sparking city-wide celebrations for the ages. Meanwhile, Grenoble march on and Beziers confirm their place in the Pro D2 semi finals. There’s a first ever Pro D2/Nationale access match to chow down on, the Top 14 returns, and the Olympic torch pops up in Pau.
00:00 - 03:14 Entrées
03:14 - 34:41 Champions Cup Final Review
34:41 - 52:42 Pro D2: Barrage Review & Semi-Final Preview
52:42 - 1:00:29 Top 14: Round 25 Preview
1:00:29 - 1:10:49 Petit-Fours & Digestifs -
EP 10 - A Convoy of Basque Cheesecake
The Rosbifs are back to review a pivotal round of Top14 action as the table begins to take shape. We preview what could be one of the all time Champions Cup Finals between Toulouse and Leinster and discuss the travails of following arguably the most dramatic round of PROD2 action ever via dodgy streams, whether you're a fan or a coach. Nice hit the ProD2 big time for the first time, but will any of this week's barrage hopefuls need to add them to their travel plans, or can they go one better?
00:00 - 04:35 Entrées
04:35 - 30:21 Top 14
30:21 - 50:39 Pro D2: Final Round Drama
50:39 - 56:57 Nationale & Nice
56:57 - 1:06:15 Champions Cup Final Preview
1:06:15 - 1:09:59 Petit Fours & Digestifs -
EP 9 - Catalan Car Shares
Rob is back from his latest trip to Beziers, Perpignan and Prades with tales of scorching scenery, scintillating rugby and straight-up sunburn. We discuss all the latest updates from the Top14 as the usual suspects soar and others falter. There's a full preview of the last full round of ProD2 fixtures after another incredible week at both ends of the table, Narbonne and Nice eye up an Alpine showdown to join the promised land, plus get the inside line on the 1200 year old beef between Wilfred the Hairy and er, Charles the Bald.
00:00 - 16:20 Entrées & Overview of Rob’s Catalan trip
16:20 - 38:47 Top 14
38:47 - 57:35 Pro D2 (& a little bit of Nationale)
57:35 - 1:07:27 Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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EP 8 - Dartford to the Dordogne with Zak Farrance
The Rosbifs are joined by Agen lock Zak Farrance to discuss all things ProD2, from intensive eating at Oyonnax, to getting red carded by an away crowd and the pressures of Phillippe Sella peering over your shoulder. We review a Champions Cup classic between Toulouse and Harlequins and the epic events in Nationale, and there's some trophy diving served up for good measure.
00:00 - 06:10 Entrées
06:10 - 26:02 Champions Cup Semi Finals
26:02 - 29:45 Challenge Cup Semi Finals
29:45 - 1:02:42 Interview with Zak Farrance
1:02:42 - 1:13:35 Top 14 Previews
1:13:35 - 1:20:50 Pro D2 Previews
1:20:50 - 1:29:45 Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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EP 7: How to Win in Toulouse
It's Champions Cup Semi-Final week, and with the feeding and watering needs of the travelling Harlequins faithful in mind, the Rosbifs run through their recommendations for a belting weekend in Toulouse, including a couple of potential detours to the Nationale Barrage games. After Clermont prove they can still mix it with the best in the league and Perpignan settle diplomatic squabbles on the pitch in Montpellier, we run through all of the Top14 action and ProD2 highlights including a famous win for Dax in the Landes derby. Find out why the Mont-Saint-Michel trophy may have found it's resting place for the foreseeable, and it's Buy One, Get One Free on Castres Olympique and err, Alice Cooper gig tickets...
00:00 - 07:00 Entrées
07:00 - 39:15 Top 14
39:15 - 62:25 Quins in Toulouse
- 39:15 - 48:57 Rosbifs’ Recommendations for Toulouse
- 48:57 - 53:51 Trip Options - Nationale 1 Play Offs
- 53:51 - 1:02:25 Champions Cup Semi Final Preview
1:02:25 - 1:12:36 Pro D2
1:02:36 - 1:21:05 Petit Fours & Digestifs