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
EP 20 - Magnificent Sevens
A short pod for the short format... even with the Olympics in town, French rugby is the hottest ticket as the France Mens Sevens team claim an historic Gold Medal at the Stade de France, inspired by …
00:40:03 |
Wed 31 Jul 2024
EP 19 - Vibes & Spreadsheets: Top 14 Team of the Year
The Olympics are here and whilst a certain Tony D has the eyes of a nation on him, our attentions turn to the nerdy pursuit of picking our Top14 team of the year. Join us to see whether the vibes or …
01:12:29 |
Thu 25 Jul 2024
EP 18 - Tour Report & Fixture Frenzy
France's players finally wrap up their mammoth 2023/24 season with a cracker in Buenos Aires but the U20s fancy just one more game after an astonishing win against New Zealand in their bid to equal t…
01:04:12 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
EP 17 - Argentina & U20s
In what has been a shocking few days for French Rugby, join us to reflect on some of the high points, namely a youthful France comfortably getting past Argentina and an even more youthful under 20s s…
00:59:24 |
Wed 10 Jul 2024
EP 16 - Steve Cummins & Toulouse’s Triumph
We are joined by Section Paloise and soon to be Dragons Australian Second Row Steve Cummins, to discuss all things Pau: from Sam Whitelock mentoring the club's electric youngsters, to chance encounte…
01:01:28 |
Mon 01 Jul 2024
EP 15 - Headbutts and Haircuts
With the denouement to the French rugby season nearly upon us, we dissect two cracking semi-finals in Bordeaux, including THAT headbutt from Reda Wardi and how it is linked to Rob’s haircut. With Sta…
01:08:09 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
EP 14 - A Blank Clipboard
It's heartbreak in the Isere as Grenoble are pipped in the Access Match, whilst Montpellier live to fight another day. The Barrages are done, with La Rochelle saving their best 'til last to tee up a …
01:17:52 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
EP 13 - The Boys From Breton
It's all about them up-north this week, as Vannes make history securing their first promotion to the Top14, sparking wild scenes in the changing rooms of Toulouse and the ports of Brittany. The Top 6…
01:08:02 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
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 …
01:03:40 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
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. Meanwhi…
01:12:49 |
Tue 28 May 2024
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 d…
01:11:59 |
Wed 22 May 2024
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…
01:09:16 |
Wed 15 May 2024
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 ove…
01:31:44 |
Wed 08 May 2024
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 Toulo…
01:23:04 |
Wed 01 May 2024
EP 6: JIFFs and Quiffs
Inspired by efforts of those partaking in the London Marathon the previous day, Rob embarks on a similarly torturous journey through the winding backstreets of the French JIFF rules, and the knock-on…
01:09:55 |
Tue 23 Apr 2024
EP 5: Quins, Qu'est-ce Que tu as Fait?!
Returning from Costa Rican exile and the Stade Chaban Delmas respectively, the Rosbifs are back to ask, Quins, what have you done?! Our man on the ground by the Garonne reports on a startling reverse…
01:19:47 |
Tue 16 Apr 2024
EP 4: The Best Rugby Weekends of the Year?
We discuss a pulsating weekend of Champions Cup action and preview the best weekend in the rugby calendar: the Quarter Finals of the Champions Cup. Will any of the sides manage to pick up an away win…
01:39:58 |
Thu 11 Apr 2024
EP 3: Part 2 - Champions Cup & Challenge Cup Last 16
Separate episode looking forward to one of the great weekends in the rugby calendar: the last 16 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. We run through our predictions for the games, give recommendat…
00:37:07 |
Fri 05 Apr 2024
EP3: Part 1 - Action-packed Easter Weekend
After falling for our April Fools, we have a recipient of the ‘Poisson d’Avril’ filling in for Rich this week after and we talk Mullet Quotas being introduced to Pro D2, hear from our Costa Rican Cor…
01:22:38 |
Fri 05 Apr 2024
EP2: Barnstormer in Bordeaux & ProD2 Hots Up
The Rosbifs dissect a bonkers round of TOP14 action including a game for the ages between Bordeaux Begles and Stade Toulousain at the Matmut Atlantique. Is Antoine Dupont human, and is Maxime 'the Ma…
01:13:23 |
Thu 28 Mar 2024
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