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Le French Rugby Podcast

Le French Rugby Podcast

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.

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France's Time Has Come

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2021/02/04

We look ahead to the 2021 Six Nations and especially whether France's time has come or whether the absence of the likes of Virimi Vakatawa and Camille Chat will cause major problems for Fabien Galthie. We also look back at Johnnie and Benji's memories of the tournament from the days of VHS cassettes! We put our money where our mouth is in terms of predictions for this year's Six Nations and take a look at the latest Top 14 action and rumours... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:16:20

Stories of a Superagent

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2021/01/28

As well as looking back on last week's episode and reflecting on Johnnie and Benji's experience of S&C coaches, we're joined by superagent and former England international Jamie Noon to chat wheeling and dealing, the state of the market at the moment, interacting with volatile owners, clearing up problems and the unseen work they do to help players along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:13

The Secret Behind France's Success

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2021/01/22

We discover the secret behind France's renaissance over the past 18 months on this week's episode as Les Bleus' Head of Athletic Performance Thibault Giroud joins us. The former sprinter, American footballer and bobsleigher talks us through how he's changed the culture in the French camp since taking the job just before the 2019 World Cup, what training the players do and the metrics used, what he thinks of the old stereotypes about French players, how this France side compare to players around the

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1:27:18

Nathan Hines

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2021/01/15

Former Clermont, Scotland and British & Irish Lions second row Nathan Hines joins us to chat about his coaching career in Montpellier, clashing with the recently sacked Xavier Garbajosa and moving to Cheshire. He also discusses playing with Johnnie and Benji, what Vern Cotter is really like and fills us in on his experience in the bubble for the Barbarians game against England that never happened... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:42

Jerome Kaino

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/12/19

Toulouse's All Black legend Jerome Kaino joins us to talk about their game against Exeter being called off, adjusting to life in France, the influence of Joe Tekori on and off the field, wanting to stay and coach the youngsters at Toulouse and much more. Plus, Johnnie's been banished to the basement and we're joined by another very special guest... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:24:44

Nick Abendanon

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/12/12

Former European Player of the Year and England international Nick Abendanon joins us to talk about swapping Bath for Clermont, how close he came to moving back to the Premiership in the summer, life in PRO D2, the news about former team-mate Michael Lipman and what that could mean for the sport, stories from his time with Benji at Clermont and conversations with Stuart Lancaster about his England career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:22:10

Serge Betsen

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/12/04

You don't want to miss this one as we're joined by France legend Serge Betsen to discuss what more can be done to help players when they've finished playing, especially after the sad passing of the late, great Christophe Dominici, and the amazing work he's doing with his academy to help people as well. We get a great insight into Fabien Galthié, Raphael Ibanez and Shaun Edwards and discuss the current France side...plus Serge reveals he's open to coaching offers himself! It's hard not to be inspired

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1:40:11

Simon Shaw

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/11/28

Former Toulon, Wasps, England and British & Irish Lions legend Simon Shaw joins us to talk moving to France at the age of 38, the madness of Mourad, the culture on the Cote d'Azur and much more. He tells us some stories about Shaun Edwards, gives his insight into the current France side and throws an interesting name into the mix as a contender to be Lions captain next year as well. Plus, we discuss all the Autumn Nations Cup action and Benji gives a touching tribute to the late, great

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1:48:13

Yannick Nyanga

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/11/20

Racing 92 Sporting Director Yannick Nyanga joins us to look ahead to Scotland v France as well as talk about his current role, the mental side of the game after Racing's third Champions Cup final defeat in five years recently, how he's helped the likes of Camille Chat and Teddy Thomas and all the big moments from his playing career including how was left out of the France setup for five years under Marc Lievremont. Oh, and we discuss growing up in an area close to a famous naturist village and what

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1:19:55

Thierry Dusautoir

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/11/14

We're joined this week by the man who has captained France more than anyone else, the one and only Thierry Dusautoir. The former Toulouse man shares just how much of a burden the French captaincy can put on your shoulders, how he tried to quit and how it left him wanting to get away from rugby at the end of his playing career. He also gives us the honest lowdown on the infamous saga of the 2011 World Cup, discusses his relationship with Laporte, Lievremont, Noves and Saint-Andre and tells us how

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1:12:56

Bernard le Roux

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/11/06

Racing and France second row Bernard le Roux joins us to talk about what it's like being a part of this exciting French side after being on the brink of giving up international rugby, how he came close to playing for the Springboks after a few years in France, just how intense but also fun it is playing under Fabien Galthié and Shaun Edwards, THAT incident with Alun Wyn Jones and much more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:22

King Dupont & Blowing Ireland Away

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/10/30

Former France hooker Benjamin Kayser and Scotland back rower Johnnie Beattie discuss how Antoine Dupont is already eclipsing Benji's mate Morgan Parra, hating Johnny Sexton, Benji's lack of luck against the Irish and how France are going to blow Ireland away. Plus, a look at the Top 14 and some hot transfer rumours involving France internationals as well... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:22:37

Jamie Cudmore

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/10/22

Former Clermont and Canada hard man Jamie Cudmore joins us to talk reputation, reality, life in France, his battles with Paul O'Connell, the glory days and a disappointing end at Clermont, playing under Vern Cotter and the concussion situation which could also be a ticking time bomb in terms of lawsuits for rugby in the years to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:05

Chris Masoe

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/10/16

Former All Black Chris Masoe joins us to talk about his departure as Racing 92 defence coach over lockdown, helping out at Carcassone in PRO D2, his playing career in New Zealand and France, the pair of Champions Cup final wins over Benji's Clermont and this year's final between his old club Racing and Exeter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:25:47

Scott Spedding

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/10/09

Former Clermont and France full back Scott Spedding joins us to talk about not just acclimatising to life in France but becoming a French citizen, the emotion and story behind his first call-up to the France squad, problems at the 2015 World Cup and the big legal issue of him not being given JIFF status that had a massive effect on the end of his playing career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Philippe Sella

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/10/06

Perhaps France's greatest ever player and one of the best centres to have played the game Philippe Sella joins us to discuss life at Agen, winning the title with them in his playing days, his time at Saracens, Nigel Wray and the salary cap scandal, the best try ever scored, World Cup heartache and much more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:09

Joe Rokocoko

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/09/25

All Blacks legend and former Racing 92 star Joe Rokocoko joins us to discuss his playing career and his journey into coaching in Paris. He discusses bursting onto the scene in New Zealand, comparisons to Jonah Lomu and advice from the great man, cultural and coaching differences between home and France, struggling to settle before going on to thrive, how good Racing are at the moment and what Finn Russell is really like! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:16:21

Sergio Parisse

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/09/18

We're joined by Top 14 and international rugby royalty this week as Sergio Parisse talks everything from the early days at Stade Francais to the fallout at the end, life at Toulon, life after rugby, whether promotion and relegation should be introduced in the Six Nations, the heartache of Italy's final World Cup game being cancelled last year and the prospect of one final international appearance in Rome is still on the cards but when...tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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1:11:28

Steffon Armitage

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/09/10

Toulon legend and former England international Steffon Armitage joins Benjamin Kayser, Johnnie Beattie and Tim Groves to talk about his life in French rugby, from the madness of Mourad Boudjellal to having his bags packed ready for a return to England to being overlooked for international selection to the Tuesday Night Club with the other Toulon Galacticos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:12:38

The Truth About Fabien Galthié

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2020/09/04

Former France international Benjamin Kayser and Scotland international Johnnie Beattie are here with the first episode of the brand new Le French Rugby Podcast and they're not holding back with the truth about the coaching and personality of current France coach Fabien Galthié. There's insight into other coaches and owners too, including Max Guazzini and Mohed Altrad, and we preview the new Top 14 season which kicks off this weekend... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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