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PODCAST

Rosbifs Rugby

Richard Croney & Rob Graham

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

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All Episodes

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S2 EP49 - All Aboard the Vengabus

Rosbifs Rugby ·

2025/07/23

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 interventions. We take a look through the winners and losers from the tour, Rob gives us his ones to watch after a World Cup 4th place for the U20s, and there's weddings, giant jackets and transfer mayhem in the Petit-Fours. 00:15 - Entrées: Woke Yoghurt 03:13 - NZ v France - 3rd Test Review 17:35 -

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S2 EP48 - Wellington Walloping

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2025/07/16

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 New Zealand was confirmed in the U20s but in more exciting news, the fixture announcements are here, as are an angry swarm of bees in the Cantal...02:15 - New Zealand v France 2nd Test Review 20:01 - 3rd Test Preview 22:46 - Other International Rugby 25:26 - France U20s v NZ U20s - U20s World

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S2 EP47 - 'Weak' France & Top14 Team of the Season

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2025/07/08

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, despite such promise, things may be ominous for the rest of the series. Then its the BIG ONE! The much awaited 'Rosbifs Rugby Top14 Team of the Season'. Which big hitters miss out and which unheralded favourites make the cut? 00:15 - Entrées: Hire Cars & Heaven 02:47 - New Zealand v France: 1st Test

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S2 EP46 - The Top14 Grand(est) Final

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2025/07/01

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-timer of final, with some incredible individual performances both on the pitch and in the bar afterwards.For those of a lower league disposition, we have our PROD2 team of the season, plus transfer rumours and updates from both Albi and Les Albicestes. 00:15 - Entrées: Sweating, Seasides & Social

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S2 EP45 - Le Rematch: The Top 14 Final Awaits

Rosbifs Rugby ·

2025/06/26

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 Bègles in Paris. We preview that, round up the action in Lyon, and take a look ahead to France touring New Zealand.00:15 - Entrées: A Day to Forget 02:34 - Top 14 Semi Finals 03:33 - Toulouse v Bayonne Review 13:12 - Bordeaux v Toulon Review 22:48 - Preview: Top 14 Final 33:28 - England A v France

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S2 EP 44 - Access, Barrages & Call Ups

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2025/06/17

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 Federale 2, whilst looking ahead to some intriguing selections as a France XV travel to Twickenham this weekend.00:15 - Entrées: Travels, Food & Sporting Heroics 05:00 - Top 14 Access Match: Grenoble v Perpignan Review 19:09 - Top 14 Barrage: Toulon v Castres Review 25:49 - Top 14 Barrage: Bayonne v

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S2 EP43 - Alex Moon Talks Bayonne & Barrages

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2025/06/10

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 squad members at Stade Jean Dauger, and what it's like playing second row in the Top14 Land of Giants. Enjoy this interview special! We'll be back later in the week to round off the Top14, Access Match and a few petit-fours to boot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S2 EP42 - Brive, Merignac & Bosviel's Masterclass

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2025/06/03

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 the Stade Amédée-Domenech was stunned into silence, Grenoble's phenomenal performance in the Alps, and all the permutations heading into the last round of fixtures in the Top14. There's also emotional send offs a plenty as some recent legends of French club rugby play their final games on home

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S2 EP41: Brilliant Bordeaux & Big Ben's Bender

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2025/05/28

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...Elsewhere, ProD2 was shown in the UK and Ireland courtesy of FR-UK Rugby, and if Provence's power against SAXV was to be expected, the drama and romance of everyone's favourite competition was on full show in Colomiers. 00:15 - Entrées: Wembley! 04:59 - Champions Cup Final 15:38 - Bordeaux's

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S2 EP40 - Johnny McPhillips: Carcassonne’s Clutch Kicker

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2025/05/21

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 discuss that kick, what it means to a proud rugby city and most importantly, gives us the lowdown on that butcher in Les Halles!There's also the full Top14 round up, we preview Bordeaux's trip to Cardiff, and the ProD2 Barrage is on the horizon. 00:15 - Entrées 02:34 - Pro D2: Final Round

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S2 EP39 - The Run In Hots Up

Rosbifs Rugby ·

2025/05/14

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 passing was honoured in a series of tributes across the country and will no doubt continue through the rest of the season.There were huge games at both the top and bottom of the Top14 and ProD2, with Barrage places settled, finals on the horizon, and access matches looming for some of the historical big

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S2 EP38 - French Lions with Elgan Alderman

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2025/05/07

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 of piecing together a 21st Century France-based Lions XV .We also have the small matter of an incredible Champions Cup semi-final weekend including Bordeaux's huge win over Toulouse, and of course a preview of all things Top14, ProD2 and our beloved Nationale. Key chapters: 01:55 - UBB v Toulouse:

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S2 EP37 - Derby Weekend Debrief

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2025/04/30

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 result for Vannes against local rivals Toulon and a hammering in Paris that leaves Stade Francais on the brink. Grenoble confirm a home semi in ProD2 and the Nationale is confirmed.00:00 - Entrées: #Inspired but Ageing 05:45 - San Sebastian: Match Day Experience 14:59 - Bayonne v Pau: Rob's Anoeta

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S2 EP36 - Hameau Heartbreak

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2025/04/23

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 ahead to the most important derby weekend fixture with all eyes on La Defense and the faltering Parisian sides, as well as previewing an intriguing set of derby fixtures in ProD2. Nationale reaches it's regular season denouement, and there's even a guest appearance from a Tour de France stage winner.00:00

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S2 EP35 - Monstrous Meafou & Ramos Relief

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2025/04/16

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 at the Stade Felix Mayol. Bordeaux continue to showcase their flair and fallibility, whilst Castres' European adventure comes to an abrupt end. Plus there's an all-French semi in the Challenge Cup to look forward to, a cracking round of ProD2 in the bank and febrile French atmospheres are infiltrating

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S2 EP34 BONUS: PRO D2 Run-In Hots Up!

Rosbifs Rugby ·

2025/04/10

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, Rob is on hand to bring you all you need to know about the Pro D2 run-in. With only 5 games to go, can you work out who is going to finish where?00:53 - Pro D2 Round 25 Review 12:32 - Round 26 Preview 18:08 - Nationale Nibbles 22:02 - Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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S2 EP34: A European Rugby Carnival

Rosbifs Rugby ·

2025/04/09

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 weekend of European rugby – and the chaos we saw in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Join us as we devour: Munster's heroic win in Le ROGBowl at La Rochelle Castres vs Benetton - the hosts edge Benetton in a low-key classic Toulon v Saracens - pure attacking mayhem in the romp at the Mayol

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BONUS Pod: European Last 16 Preview

Rosbifs Rugby ·

2025/04/04

Does what it says on the tin... a quick journey through some of the key match ups in the last 16 of the Champions and Challenge Cups, with plenty of French interest.00:00 - 02:29 Entrées 02:29 - 08:03 Northampton v Clermont 08:03 - 13:33 Toulon v Saracens 13:33 - 17:28 Castres v Benetton 17:28 - 24:00 La Rochelle v Munster 24:00 - 28:53 Bordeaux v Ulster & Toulouse v Sale 28:53 - 32:40 Challenge Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S2 EP33 - Voyage to Vannes

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2025/04/02

We're back from a fleeting visit to beautiful Brittany and Le Stade de la Rabine, where the sun shone Vannes and Perpignan battled out a tense draw in front or two fervent sets of supporters. Elsewhere there were hammerings and comebacks in equal measure across the Top14, whilst ProD2 gave us some eye catching results...00:00 - 14:23 Entrées: Match Day at Vannes 14:23 - 27:46 Vannes v Perpignan 27:26 - 44:15 Top 14 Round 20 Round Up 44:25 - 52:10 Pro D2 Round 24 52:23 - 01:01:11 Petit-Fours &

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S2 EP32 - El Simmonds'ico: The REAL English Rugby Derby

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2025/03/26

The Top 14 is back and taking centre stage, with the top three seemingly locked in, the bottom two are slowly being cut adrift and as for the rest, who knows! A Devonian army arrived in Pau, the pressure mounts further on Ronan O'Gara and there's some Parisian positivity at long last. Plus, we eagerly look forward to the return of Pro D2, a trip to Brittany is on the horizon, and just who from this Toulon side would make the best cooking companions?00:00 - 06:37 Entrées: Rosbif stuff & Rugby

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