Best 14up Podcasts (2024)

We analyse the Top 14 semi-finals in Bordeaux and look ahead to the final in Marseille in the company of All Black legend and now Top 14 commentator Andrew Mehrtens. We also hear how he got the nickname Don King from his time in France as a player, discuss Fabien Galthie's inexperienced squad for France's summer tour and look at the latest transfer…

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Keys | Part 4 35:39

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23d ago35:39

35:39

By John McCambridge

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Keys | Part 3 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

By Carmen Smith

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Joe Marchant 1:01:11

1M ago1:01:11

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We're joined by Stade Francais' England international centre Joe Marchant to discuss the timing of his move from Harlequins, adjusting to life in France, his England past and hopefully future, what Steve Borthwick said to him after the World Cup, being frozen out by Eddie Jones, Paul Gustard's use of certain imagery in meetings, his famous prospect…

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Keys | Part 2 28:10

1M ago28:10

28:10

By Brice Mitchell

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Castres' Champion & Super Saturday 53:43

1M ago53:43

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We look ahead to Super Saturday and a frantic final round of the Top 14 regular season, analyse the permutations and chat to Castres' Australian back rower Nick Champion de Crespigny about his French roots, Wallaby ambitions, contract situation, gratitude to Pierre-Henry Broncan, dream debut season, lack of Super Rugby recognition and much more. Pl…

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Keys | Part 1 35:11

2M ago35:11

35:11

By John McCambridge

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Manny, The Martian & Six Star Toulouse 56:27

2M ago56:27

56:27

We're joined by Toulouse hero Manny Meafou to hear about an exhausting Champions Cup final win over Leinster, the nearly as tiring celebrations and how he's nailing fatherhood too as he introduces us to son Marcellus! We discuss whether Antoine Dupont's performance is the best ever in a final, if he's the greatest of all time, his new nickname of '…

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God Remembers 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

By John McCambridge

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Reece Hodge 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

We're joined by 63-cap Wallaby Reece Hodge to discuss his two tries that confirmed Bayonne are staying in the Top 14, the prospect of teaming up with Manu Tuilagi in the centres next season, the disappointment of being ditched by Eddie Jones after just one game, whether the door might still be ajar under Joe Schmidt, the magic of Stade Jean Dauger …

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Big Ben 55:17

2M ago55:17

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We're joined by Bordeaux and Tonga prop Big Ben Tameifuna to chat about the club's Top 14 tilt, his journey from New Zealand to France, the World Cup experience, challenges for Pacific Island nations, law changes, the best scrummagers in the world and much more. Plus, we round up all the Top 14 action and discuss whether the play-off picture will b…

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Sincerely, Simon | Part 1 41:32

2M ago41:32

41:32

By Joel Kovacs

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Tou Good! 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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We're back to dive deep into the major incidents from the Champions Cup semi-finals, including some more sensational stuff from Toulouse and almost another phenomenal Quins comeback, and look ahead to an epic final between the best two teams in the tournament. Plus, we discuss who gets into a combined Toulouse-Leinster starting XV, Clermont's heart…

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Convincing Proofs | Roy Hall Jr. 43:27

3M ago43:27

43:27

By Roy Hall Jr.

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AB Zondagh & Semi-Final Showdowns 1:11:41

3M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

We're joined by Lyon attack coach AB Zondagh to discuss their completely stereotypically French campaign of winning almost every game at home but picking up nothing on the road, his coaching evolution and ambitions, the learnings from his time with Scotland and much more. Plus, we look ahead to the Champions and Challenge Cup semi-finals and Johnni…

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Equations, Smoke, & Horses | Part 4 33:50

3M ago33:50

33:50

By Joel Kovacs

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Equations, Smoke, & Horses | Part 3 37:18

3M ago37:18

37:18

By Joel Kovacs

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Equations, Smoke, & Horses | Part 2 44:52

3M ago44:52

44:52

By Joel Kovacs

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Tolu Latu & La Rochelle's Epic Journey 41:12

3M ago41:12

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We're joined by Australia international Tolu Latu to find out how he's ended up at the back-to-back Champions Cup winners La Rochelle, the role big Will Skelton played in the move, what sets the club apart, how Ronan O'Gara is as a coach, how he felt being spoken about publicly by Stade Francais owner Hans-Peter Wild and frozen out by Montpellier, …

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Equations, Smoke, & Horses | Part 1 54:57

4M ago54:57

54:57

By Joel Kovacs

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Good Friday 2024 1:17:21

4M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

By John McCambridge

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From Campdrafting To Clermont With Alex Newsome 58:53

4M ago58:53

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We catch up with Clermont's Australian full back Alex Newsome to talk playing under Christophe Urios, nicknames, how to fix the issues in Australian rugby, if he qualifies for Scotland and whether there's a statue of him back home for playing a different sport! We also discuss all the latest action in the Top 14, go over a few transfer rumours and …

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Palm Sunday | 2024 38:27

4M ago38:27

38:27

By Joel Kovacs

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Super Six Nations & Brad Weber 1:06:57

4M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

We're back from a good weekend in Dublin, and watching France's final outing fuelled by Guinness and pizza, to pick the bones out of maybe the best Six Nations ever. We discuss France's resurgence and evolution and the tournament as a whole. Plus, we're joined by All Black Brad Weber to chat about settling into life in Paris, the disappointment of …

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The Ox | Part 4 45:31

4M ago45:31

45:31

By Joel Kovacs

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Le Crunch & Joe Worsley 44:08

4M ago44:08

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We're joined by former England international and ex-Bordeaux, Clermont and Castres coach Joe Worsley to discuss England's epic win over Ireland, break down their new blitz defence and discuss how France will fare against them on Super Saturday. We also discuss his involvement with Georgia at the World Cup, whether they should be included in the Six…

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The Ox | Part 3 53:47

4M ago53:47

53:47

By Joel Kovacs

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Ross Moriarty & Crunchtime In Cardiff 1:03:31

5M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Wales international, British & Irish Lion and now Brive back rower Ross Moriarty joins us to discuss his international exile, the chances of a comeback, adjusting to life in France, Courtney Lawes coming to town next season and who's going to come out on top in Cardiff this weekend. He tells us where the game will be won and lost, gives a damning a…

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The Ox | Part 2 50:45

5M ago50:45

50:45

By Joel Kovacs

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Italian Injustice & How To Solve A Problem Like France? 1:02:56

5M ago1:02:56

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We're joined by former Italy centre Michele Campagnaro to discuss the controversial end to France's draw with Italy in Lille, whether the kick should've been retaken, Italian improvements and whether they'll get a win or even two in the last couple of rounds. There's a full debrief on what's going wrong with France, discipline issues, attacking str…

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The Ox | Part 1 52:38

5M ago52:38

52:38

By Joel Kovacs

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Hallelujah | Part 2 30:45

5M ago30:45

30:45

By Carmen Smith

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French Flaws, Scotland Seething & Rory Sutherland 58:32

5M ago58:32

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We're joined by Oyonnax, Scotland and British & Irish Lions prop Rory Sutherland for a raw and honest chat about his time in France and the ups and downs of life as a professional rugby player, as well as to pick the bones out of a controversial end to the Scotland v France clash at Murrayfield and look forward to his return to Glasgow. Plus, we di…

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