Rosbifs Rugby
Join Rob and Rich, two Englishmen ('Rosbifs'), as they dive into the heart of French rugby. From the glitz and glamour of the Top14, the madness of ProD2 and the highs and lows of Les Bleus on the international stage, this podcast is a love letter to France's brutal but beautiful game. There's stories from travels to France, dubious insights into French cuisine and culture, and even the odd bit of advice on getting you out to watch a game. Whether you're a die-hard French rugby nerd, curious about the towns and cities central to the game across the Channel, or just enjoy the odd tall tale from our special guests, The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast has you covered!
This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions such as…
- How do I follow French Rugby in the UK?
- How do I follow French Rugby if I don’t speak French?
- What happened to Le French Rugby Podcast?
- Is there anyone that talks about French Rugby in English?
- What is good about French Rugby?
- Why is rugby popular in France?
- How does French rugby have so much money?
- What Top 14 team should I support?
- Are there any podcasts about French Rugby, Top 14 or Pro D2?
- What is the best rugby experience in France?
- What is the best place to visit for rugby in France?
- How do I organise a trip to watch a Top 14 game?
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 81
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
S3 EP2 - Top 14 Season Preview
The Big Boys are back in town. The Top14 is back, and so are we with a special bumper edition to usher in the return of Europe's premier club competition. Can anyone topple Toulouse? Can Montauban mu…
01:31:21 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
S3 EP1 - French Rugby Returns! Pro D2 Season Preview
French rugby is back, and so is Rosbifs Rugby! And what a start to the season we have, with the small matter of the Women's World Cup, a full ProD2 preview covering all the runners and riders, and of…
01:16:14 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
S2 EP50 - The Golden Boeufs - Rosbifs End of Season Awards
Forget the Oscars, the Grammys, the BAFTAs... the most prestigious event in the awards calendar is here, the Rosbifs Rugby Golden Boeufs Awards. We're crowning everything from Players of the Season t…
01:03:27 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
S2 EP49 - All Aboard the Vengabus
We made it! The 24/25 is season is over, with a gallant French performance not quite enough to unseat the All Blacks in Hamilton, in a game of epic defence, attacking imperfection and criminal DJ int…
01:03:28 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
S2 EP48 - Wellington Walloping
France took a hammering down in Wellington, and having vociferously defended Galthie and co up now, those in Rosbif towers aren't happy about this one! A double dose of disappointment at the hands of…
00:50:35 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
S2 EP47 - 'Weak' France & Top14 Team of the Season
Transpires there is depth in French rugby!
Les Bleus 2nds/3rds/Under 9s (depending on who you listen to) gave the All Blacks an almighty scare down in Dunedin. We get into all of that and why, des…
01:00:59 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
S2 EP46 - The Top14 Grand(est) Final
The curtain came down on the Top14 season is the most spectacular of fashion, Stade Toulousain and Union Bordeaux Bègles battling out a classic under the Parisian lights. We try and dissect an all-t…
01:05:15 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
S2 EP45 - Le Rematch: The Top 14 Final Awaits
The Demi-finales are done and dusted, leaving us to salivate over the showpiece in the French Rugby calendar this weekend, where it's Goliath vs Goliath as Stade Toulousain take on Union Bordeaux Bèg…
01:06:28 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
S2 EP 44 - Access, Barrages & Call Ups
It was heartbreak in the Alps, jubilation in the Basque Country and celebrations on the Med, as the Top14 reaches it's conclusion. We catch up on all things Barrage, Access Match and of course Federa…
01:03:06 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
S2 EP43 - Alex Moon Talks Bayonne & Barrages
With Rob away enjoying some well earned sunshine, Rich is joined by former Northampton man and Bayonne lock, Alex Moon. Alex gives us the lowdown on Basque history lessons, the role of the unsung squ…
00:41:02 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
S2 EP42 - Brive, Merignac & Bosviel's Masterclass
Rich is back from a solo venture taking in pretentious dutchmen, a glorious market town and Brive's remarkable loss at the hands of Montauban and Jerome Bosviel, among other things.
We recap how …
01:08:19 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
S2 EP41: Brilliant Bordeaux & Big Ben's Bender
Bordeaux net the big one, with a deserved triumph in Cardiff and boy did they celebrate! We recap the game itself, post-match shenanigans and UBB's talisman switching careers to law enforcement...
E…
01:07:07 |
Wed 28 May 2025
S2 EP40 - Johnny McPhillips: Carcassonne’s Clutch Kicker
The Champions Cup Final may be on the horizon, but we're joined by the real man of the hour! Johnny McPhillips, straight from securing Carcassonne's return to ProD2 joins us on the pod this week to d…
01:20:09 |
Wed 21 May 2025
S2 EP39 - The Run In Hots Up
The tragic death of Josaia Raisuque cast an indelible shadow over French and World Rugby this last week. We remember an extraordinarily talented, complex and hugely loved character whose untimely pas…
01:12:20 |
Wed 14 May 2025
S2 EP38 - French Lions with Elgan Alderman
To celebrate the Lions Squad announcement, we have a bumper episode this week, as we're joined by The Times Sports Reporter and French rugby afficionado Elgan Alderman, to help us in the noble quest …
01:08:28 |
Wed 07 May 2025
S2 EP37 - Derby Weekend Debrief
The post trip blues have set in for Rob on return from a trip full of rugby, butter and chance encounters. Get the lowdown on the derby weekend, including San Sebastian as a host venue, an incredible…
01:07:24 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
S2 EP36 - Hameau Heartbreak
Rob is dialling in from somewhere in the Pyrenees, with Pau top of the agenda after their late defeat to a much changed UBB side amidst the rain and foie gras of the Stade de Hameau. We also look ahe…
01:08:37 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
S2 EP35 - Monstrous Meafou & Ramos Relief
Rich is back from the Adriatic whilst Rob packs his bags for the Pyrenees, but there's time to dissect the Champions Cup Quarter Finals, including an absolute classic between Toulon and Toulouse down…
01:07:24 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
S2 EP34 BONUS: PRO D2 Run-In Hots Up!
Pro D2 - we will NEVER neglect you! With Rich on holiday and the festival of rugby in the continental competitions last weekend, we didn't have time for French domestic rugby matters! Do not fear, Ro…
00:30:22 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
S2 EP34: A European Rugby Carnival
The Champions Cup returned for the Last 16, bringing with it spring sunshine, drama, and a veritable feast of attacking rugby!
This episode covers all the big talking points from the first knockout …
00:54:55 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
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