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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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1:02:49

Santa, The Grinch & The Blair Switch Project

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/12/20

We're joined by Scotland full back and Toulouse's new man Blair Kinghorn to hear how life's going at his new club. He fills us in on a whirlwind few weeks, a dream debut, adjusting to life in France, the secret sauce at Toulouse, World Cup heartache, whether this is Scotland's golden generation and much more. We analyse another tough round for French sides in the Champions Cup, discuss Ronan O'Gara's rage and ponder how many Top 14 teams will make it through to the knockout stages come January

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49:15

Tommy Allan & Champions Cup Slow Starters

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/12/13

We're joined by Perpignan and Italy fly half Tommy Allan to discuss his return to where it all started a decade ago, Italy's World Cup campaign, swapping Kieran Crowley for Gonzalo Quesada, moving to full back, the emergence of Posolo Tuilagi and much more. Plus, we discuss a slow start for French clubs in the Champions Cup, an epic draw for Bayonne at Thomond Park, what we can look forward to in Round 2 and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any

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1:09:39

Dan Robson

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/11/29

England scrum half Dan Robson joins us to discuss his new life in Pau, whether the regulations for England players plying their trade abroad might change, his own lack of international starts, life under Eddie Jones, initiations, nicknames and much more. Plus, we discuss more woes for Montpellier, some huge transfer rumours and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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53:08

Ben White

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/11/22

Scotland scrum half Ben White joins us to fill us in on how he's settling into life in Toulon, the whirlwind of a move after the demise of London Irish, the disappointment of Scotland's World Cup campaign, the different role of a number nine in France, feeling reinvigorated in the Top 14 and much more. Plus, we discuss Richard Cockerill's departure from Montpellier and Bernard Laporte's shock appointment, together with Patrice Collazo and co, the changing role of Raphael Ibanez with France and we

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59:47

A Canadian In Castres

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/11/17

We're joined by Canada international Tyler Ardron fresh from his standout performance in Castres' thrashing of Oyonnax, in which he did a bit of maul surfing that went viral too. We hear about his new contract, life in the Tarn, the lengths he's gone to in order to play for his country, his thoughts on Kingsley Jones, what's wrong with Canadian rugby and how he's hoping to end his career at the 2027 World Cup. Plus, we discuss Patrice Collazo's departure from Brive, Melvyn Jaminet's move to Toulon,

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59:54

JJ's Journey To Paris & France Dream

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/11/09

We catch up with Stade Francais second row JJ van der Mescht to find out about his journey from South Africa to Paris and dreams of playing for France. He talks us through his relationship with Paul Willemse and desire to follow in his footsteps, as well as the new coaching regime at Stade Francais, life under Gonzalo Quesada last season, the impending initiations for Joe Marchant and co and much more besides. Plus, we discuss all the Top 14 action, there are a host of juicy transfer rumours to go

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53:05

Back-To-Back Boks & Arno Botha

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/11/01

We're joined by former Springbok international and South Africa U20 captain Arno Botha to bask in the glory of the Boks' back-to-back World Cup wins and discuss the return of the Top 14 and a new dawn for Lyon. He tells us about keeping Siya Kolisi out of the team when they made their international debuts and about the injury he suffered playing against Johnnie, we chat about what Kolisi will bring to the Top 14, find out who at Lyon lost a bet on the World Cup final and we pick our MEATER Moment of

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1:07:03

France Fallout & More Power To The Scrum

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/10/25

We're joined by World Cup winner, former Springbok Player of the Year and current La Rochelle scrum coach Gurthro Steenkamp to discuss every possible area of the scrum, as well as other less important areas, after South Africa's win over England and to look ahead to the World Cup final against the All Blacks. We also talk French regret, what next for Les Bleus and the changes that are happening. Plus, we chat about the return of the Top 14, the new Nations Championship being ratified and we pick our

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54:26

Paul Willemse & Bok Battle

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/10/13

We're joined by France second row Paul Willemse to discuss the epic quarter-final clash with South Africa, as well as his devastating injury on the eve of the tournament and return to fitness now should he be called upon. We delve deep into the key individual contests and tactical battle, as well as discussing everything from Dupont's facial protection to Rassie's light show. Plus, we predict the outcome of the other quarter-finals and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at

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51:37

Michele Campagnaro

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/10/06

We're joined by a man who played a prominent role for Italy at the last couple of World Cups, Michele Campagnaro, to discuss France's massive showdown against the Azzurri to finish off Pool A. We discuss whether Italy's style of play is naive, the psychological impact of the All Blacks defeat, the rivalry between the two teams, the decision to replace Kieran Crowley with Gonzalo Quesada, the future of Italian rugby and Michele's upcoming house move to become Johnnie's new neighbour! Plus, we look

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1:06:14

Not So Old Man Lill!

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/09/20

We're joined by the oldest player at this year's World Cup (but not the oldest player ever at the tournament!) to discuss that title, the prospect of facing a full noise France side and what needs to be done to ensure so-called Tier 2 nations can see bigger improvements. We also hear about his incredible journey, life with Johnnie in Bayonne, playing in the French regional leagues last season, what it was like to face the All Blacks again, Le Roux Malan's injury and much more. Plus, we look ahead to

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48:07

Lift Off, Los Teros & Le Roux

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/09/15

We're joined by former France international second row Bernard Le Roux to discuss the game plan that beat the All Blacks, the mindset, what makes Shaun Edwards' defence special, Uruguay, wrap up the first round of matches and opening ceremony, find out what life's like at Racing under Stuart Lancaster and take a look ahead to the second weekend of the World Cup. Plus, we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on

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48:36

It's Here!

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/09/07

The wait is over, the hype is almost complete and France's epic clash with the All Blacks is almost upon us as the World Cup on French soil gets set to begin so we're back to guide you through the tournament and all things Les Bleus. We discuss the tactical breakdown of the opening game, France's injuries after a period of such stability, the chance of an implosion, Fabien Galthie's team selection, the Chalureau controversy, strikes, predictions and much more besides. Plus, we discuss the start of

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50:13

Perpignan Party & Barrages Brutality

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/06/08

We're joined by Perpignan hero Jake McIntyre in between beach parties to discuss their win over Grenoble in the access match and the celebrations afterwards, as well as his journey from being Quade Cooper's replacement to France. Plus, we discuss Marcos Kremer's horror red card in the Paris derby, Madosh Tambwe's brilliance, look ahead to the Top 14 semi-finals and we reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on

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44:33

The King Of Europe & Johnnie's Apology

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/05/31

Back to back Champions Cup winner and European Player of the Year Greg Alldritt is back with us after a week of celebrating to fill us in on the final, the controversies, the ROG effect, the personal accolade and the celebrations. Johnnie has a couple of apologies and a long list of French cities he's visited with some star names over the past week and we discuss the final round of the Top 14 regular season. Plus, we chat about Cheslin Kolbe's departure from Toulon, assess whether a certain England

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1:16:05

Tristan Tedder's Tales & European Finals Weekend

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Tristan Tedder joins us to talk saving Perpignan from bottom spot but the possibility of another relegation play-off with a team from PRO D2, his journey from Durban to Toulouse, winning promotion with Johnnie in Bayonne, a massive move to Racing 92 this summer, what Stuart Lancaster has in store for him and much more. Plus, we preview a massive European finals weekend with La Rochelle and Toulon in action, we discuss Brive's demise, player mutiny at Lyon and we reveal our MEATER Moment of the

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1:02:40

Paolo Odogwu's Parisian Adventure

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/05/10

We're joined by former Wasps and current Stade Francais man Paolo Odogwu to discuss his unexpected Parisian adventure. He fills us in on the emotion of Wasps' demise in October, finding his feet in the French capital, what his next move might be, whether he's likely to feature for England or Italy in the near future, his fashion brand and much more. Plus, we chat about the Top 14 action as the regular season builds to a climax, and we reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10

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45:44

Duncan Paia'aua & The New Toulon

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/05/05

We chat to Toulon centre Duncan Paia'aua about going from holding tackle bags for the Wallabies to potentially representing Samoa at the World Cup and from a frustrating start to life in France to signing a bumper new deal & rediscovering his love of the sport. Plus, we discuss how Toulon has changed as a club, we look back at the European semi-finals, as well as at the state of play in the Top 14 with three rounds to go, and we reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at

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48:55

Greg Alldritt & The Mid-Season Break

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/04/27

We're back from our mid-season break as Greg gets set for a Champions Cup semi-final showdown with Exeter in Bordeaux. We discuss holidays to New York, Brive and Center Parcs (you can guess who went where!), France's post-Six Nations reflections, the possibility of an All-French final in the top tier of European competition and the issues with Luke Cowan-Dickie's move to Montpellier. Plus, we look at the latest Top 14 transfer rumours and reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code

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54:27

Toulouse's All-American Hero

Le French Rugby Podcast ·

2023/04/05

We're joined by Toulouse's USA international prop David Ainu'u to discuss his epic journey from American Samoa to the States to the south of France, the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup, the future of rugby in the US and, of course, the Heineken Champions Cup. He fills us in on how he went from waterboy to pursuing a career in rugby instead of chasing the NFL dream, tells us what needs to happen for rugby to progress in the USA ahead of the World Cup there in 2031 and we chat about how

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