Best Top14 Podcasts (2025)

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TOP14 Digest | Fan Violence ERUPTS in White Heat of Relegation Dogfight & Barrage Battles Get Slippery! 37:20

3d ago37:20

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Bonjour! on the agenda today: barrage review access match review fan trouble explained Espoirs title lifted France A previewed semi final predictions if you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a mate, merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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S2 EP 44 - Access, Barrages & Call Ups 1:03:06

2d ago1:03:06

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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 He…

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URC - Semi's + More Italian News 1:00:02

8d ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Send us a text What a weekend of rugby, plenty to talk about this week both on and off the pitch! Support the show Like, Share, Rate and Subscribe. For all our socials please follow: https://linktr.ee/fratellidrugbyBy Marcello Cossali-Francis, Ottavio Arenella and Mike Petretta

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S2 EP43 - Alex Moon Talks Bayonne & Barrages 41:02

9d ago41:02

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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 i…

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S2 EP42 - Brive, Merignac & Bosviel's Masterclass 1:08:19

16d ago1:08:19

1:08:19

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 …

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TOP14 Digest | Romain Ntamack to Tour New Zealand? + Predicting Who Will Be Relegated to the ProD2 37:31

16d ago37:31

37:31

Bonjour! On the agenda today: reacting to the results Stade Francais collapse AGAIN Bordeaux Women do the triple triple fannies fresh twist in NZ tour saga predicting R26 if you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Weekend Preview! | Transfers SPECIAL - Ireland Super-Star to Harlequins & Cryptic Tweet Gets Fans Excited! 16:07

20d ago16:07

16:07

Morning everyone, something different from me - a transfer special! this is something I'm thinking of introducing as a regular feature for next season, so if you could let me know your thoughts I'd really appreciate it! Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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S2 EP41: Brilliant Bordeaux & Big Ben's Bender 1:11:07

23d ago1:11:07

1:11:07

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 …

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TOP14 Digest | The Bordeaux Aftermath & Uncovering a Secret Thriller in Castres 35:51

23d ago35:51

35:51

Bonjour! on the agenda today: UBB are champions Lyon disappoint Castres vs Clermont review Elite 1 final preview R25 preview if you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a mate! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Inside Bordeaux-Begles - the History of the New Biggest Rugby Club in the World | TOP14 Digest Special! 1:04:38

26d ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Union Bordeaux-Begles have won the Champions Cup for the first time ever by beating Northampton Saints 28-20 in the final at Cardiff Principality Stadium. It's the first ever major trophy for the French team known as UBB as they backed up their star studded lineup and huge fanbase. But go back 20 years, some might be surprised to learn, this giant …

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TOP14 Digest | Are UBB Ready to be CHAMPIONS? + The Biarritz Problem Explained... 39:46

29d ago39:46

39:46

Bonjour! On the agenda today: how Racing beat Toulouse Biarritz drama episode one million the hottest stepper in the west? Toulon fanny tries galore Champions Cup final preview if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a friend! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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S2 EP40 - Johnny McPhillips: Carcassonne’s Clutch Kicker 1:20:09

30d ago1:20:09

1:20:09

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 T…

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Weekend Preview! | RedBull's Rugby Ambition Explained & Is Rugby 7s Days Numbered? 13:22

1M ago13:22

13:22

Good Morning! Happy Friday: On the agenda today: Ireland 7s shut down Redbull buying Newcastle? Hollie Davidson lands huge gig TRC U20s Checkin Listeners' moments of week URC & SR Predictions! If you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a friend! cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

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S2 EP39 - The Run In Hots Up 1:12:20

1M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

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 t…

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TOP14 Digest | Murder in Marseilles, Last Minute Winners & A Bus Based Tantrum... 38:44

1M ago38:44

38:44

Bonjour! on the agenda today: vannes heartbreak racing still rubbish toulouse are terrifying bayonne deny drama Parisian pain continues if you enjoy the show, please give it a 5 star review and share a link with a mate, merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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The WORRY With Japanese Rugby ft. Steve Noble & Ben Jaycock 54:57

1M ago54:57

54:57

Japanese rugby has been one of the success stories in any sport over the last decade. The Japan Rugby League One has become a destination league for the sport's top starts with a higher concentration of Rugby World Cup winners playing in the Japanese league than in URC Super Rugby or any other league around the world... but is that good? In this po…

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S2 EP38 - French Lions with Elgan Alderman 1:12:28

1M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

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 Bo…

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TOP14 Digest | UBB Babeyyyyy - EPCR Semi-Finals Review & Halfpenny to Beziers? 34:56

1M ago34:56

34:56

Bonjour! on the agenda today: UBB beat Toulouse AGAIN Lyon beat Racing Le Gossip Halfpenny to the ProD2 Previewing next week's TOP14 If you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a friend, cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Weekend Preview | RFU 'Not Fit For Purpose' & The Pacific's Biggest Rugby Rivalries 9:04

2M ago9:04

9:04

Good morning! happy Friday! on the agenda: RFU Civil war continues Joe Schmidt replaces himself PAC4 preview Super Rugby preview Transfers Listener's moments of the week if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate. cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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S2 EP37 - Derby Weekend Debrief 1:07:24

2M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

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 …

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TOP14 Digest | Are Stade Francais DOOMED? + Le Crunch Drama Explained 39:41

2M ago39:41

39:41

Bonjour! on the agenda today derby week Vannes still fighting Parisian rugby in strife Clermont v Lyon thriller W6N summary European cup previewed if you enjoy the show please consider giving a 5 star rating and sending a link to a mate, merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Weekend Preview | Japan's New BLOOD Law & Canadian Rugby Team Disappears 15:00

2M ago15:00

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Good morning! Happy Friday! On the agenda today: Japan looks to limit foreigners Lyon finals GOAT Is back Transfers Vancouver Highlanders Rugby moments of the week W6N URC/Super Rugby/Prem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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S2 EP36 - Hameau Heartbreak 1:08:37

2M ago1:08:37

1:08:37

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…

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TOP14 Digest | France Scrum Half Getting DESTROYED & Springbok 10 to Bayonne? 28:19

2M ago28:19

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Bonjour! in the agenda today Results Lyon into top 6 Lubbock to Bayonne rumour Le Garrec's Dive ROG keeps it shot Menager Twins Predictions if you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star review and share a link with a mate. Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Weekend Preview | Ireland's Messy Week Explained & URC Upsets Incoming? 16:16

2M ago16:16

16:16

Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda this week: Ioane transfer Connacht Coach leaves See Steve Next Tuesday Shute Shield Check-in W6N/WREC Listeners moments of the week Super Rugby, URC & TOP14 Previewed If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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S2 EP35 - Monstrous Meafou & Ramos Relief 1:07:24

2M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

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 t…

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TOP14 Digest | The Problem With French Budgets & Brutality Reigns in Toulon 34:13

2M ago34:13

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Bonjour! on this week's episode: Toiulon and Toulouse go to war TOP14 expenditure explained Star player W6N Predictions If you like the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate. Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Weekend Preview | Explaining a Chaotic Week in Welsh Rugby 18:02

2M ago18:02

18:02

Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda today: Cardiff administration WRU Strategy Welsh DoR Transfers Women's Rugby Argentina Rugby Super Rugby Preview If you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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S2 EP34 BONUS: PRO D2 Run-In Hots Up! 30:22

2M ago30:22

30:22

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 -…

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S2 EP34: A European Rugby Carnival 54:55

2M ago54:55

54:55

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 R…

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TOP14 Digest | Why Bordeaux Are Vulnerable & Painting With Ange Capuozzo 32:39

2M ago32:39

32:39

Bonjour! on the agenda today: A day out at UBB World Cup losses ROG clock ticking Parachute pain Why Toulon can beat Toulouse If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate! Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Why Spain Should Be in the Six Nations ft. Rugby Through The Leagues 58:57

2M ago58:57

58:57

The most attended game of club rugby ever was held not in England, Ireland, France or South Africa. It was held in Barcelona, Northern Spain. When people talk about growing the game of rugby union, they often mention USA or Georgia or further afield in Asia, but they never mention Spain. I was joined by Carl Dawson to get the inside story of the ri…

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BONUS Pod: European Last 16 Preview 34:40

3M ago34:40

34:40

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…

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Weekend Preview! | Defunct Club Makes COMEBACK & South Africa to Play Canada 12:20

3M ago12:20

12:20

Good Morning! on the agenda today: Worcester Warriors return Summer fixtures announced Transfers Parliament gets money warning WER Check-in Rugby Moments off the Week Super Rugby Preview If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a friend. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

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S2 EP33 - Voyage to Vannes 1:09:10

3M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

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: Matc…

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TOP14 Digest | Why Dan Biggar Was FURIOS & UBB's Lineout Calamity! 40:15

3M ago40:15

40:15

Bonjour! on the agenda this week: Castres vs Toulon Drama LNR President Doubles Down on Sanctions Answering Listener's Questions Scrum Stats W6N Check-in Boring Europe If you want your questions answered live on air, follow this twitter account: https://x.com/RugbyVous if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a li…

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Weekend Preview! | Why Brian O'Driscoll is Under Investigation & South Africa Set For Cash Injection 15:22

3M ago15:22

15:22

Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda this week: Lions coaches announced New Springbok sponsor Transfers W6N Moments of the week URC & Super Rugby Preview Read my substack on the women's six nations here: https://thepiraterugby.substack.com/p/5-things-you-missed-womens-six-nations?r=2nk5sv If you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5-st…

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TOP14 Digest | Yellow Card CHAOS in Paris & Why Pau WILL Beat Toulouse... 33:42

3M ago33:42

33:42

Bonjour! on the agenda today: Simmonds brothers collide ROG in trouble again Jaminet update UBB hang on against Toulouse Women's Six Nations update R20 preview if you want to be part of the live recoding for the show follow this account on twitter: https://x.com/RugbyVous If you enjoyed it please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a lin…

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S2 EP32 - El Simmonds'ico: The REAL English Rugby Derby 1:04:45

3M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

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…

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What Ireland Are Doing Wrong ft. Springbok Fly-Half Andre Pretorius 56:30

3M ago56:30

56:30

I was joined by former Lions & South Africa number 10 Andre Pretorius to review the 2025 Six Nations. He gave his expert view on what went wrong for Ireland as they slipped from back to back champions and seeking a second grand slam in three years to third in the standings and looking like their golden years had come to an end. He also gives his ho…

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Weekend Preview! | England to LEAVE Twickenham? + Women's Six Nations is BACK! 15:45

3M ago15:45

15:45

Good morning! On the Agenda: England to leave twickenham? Signing bonanza Newcastle in trouble WRU stand by 4 regions REC Results Club rugby is back W6N Your moments of the week! Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby if you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate! cheers! Learn more abo…

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TOP14 Digest | Six Nations Special #5: Encore des Champions! France vs Scotland Review 34:42

3M ago34:42

34:42

Bonjour! in this week's show we discuss: France lifting the 6N title Pressure off Galthie? Star players Gatland to Stade Francais? Women's 6N is back Top14 R19 Preview If you want to be part of the live recording of this show, follow: https://x.com/RugbyVous If you enjoy the show give it a 5 star review! Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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S2 EP31 - France's Grand, Non-Grand Slam 1:11:07

3M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Fancy a 6 Nations podcast with no Lions Squad hot takes...? France have secured a superb Six Nations Championship under the bright lights in Paris, and we do our best to sum up the tournament despite having a slightly disgruntled Scottish fan in our midst. Who were the winners, the losers, the stock risers and those who have pushed themselves to th…

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Weekend Preview | French Rugby Makes HUGE Change & Welsh Exile Returns Home 14:31

3M ago14:31

14:31

Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda: oh no neath RFU rebels Transfers Georgian domestic rugby Your moments of the week Finals weekend! if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate! cheers! follow my twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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S2 EP30: No Dupont, No Problem 1:06:39

3M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

France overpower Ireland in Dublin in a stunning showing of brain and brawn with some less heralded names to the fore. There were antics aplenty in a Bordeaux infused back row and we try to get under the hood of the 'bench that shall not be named'. Amidst the gloom of Antoine Dupont's injury, ProD2 provided the weekend with some much needed levity,…

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TOP14 Digest | Six Nations Special #4: La Perfection En Irlande! + Dupont Replacement NAMED! 46:03

3M ago46:03

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Bonjour! in this episode we are discuss: star performers in Ireland vs France the drama surrounding Dupont's injury who could replace Dupont for France and Toulouse? THAT mental U20s game the return of Gael fickou? If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a friend, if you want to be a part of the live …

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EP17: Rugby Round-Up: Italy's Battle at Twickenham 1:04:42

3M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Send us a text In this week’s episode, Mike and Ottavio dive into all the action from Twickenham as Italy took on England in a thrilling Six Nations clash. They break down the key moments — what worked, what didn’t, and where both teams go from here. But that’s not all! We also spotlight the rising stars of rugby with a deep dive into the U20s show…

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Weekend Preview! | Wallabies Lions Warmup Announcement & Super Rugby Women's Check-in Pt.2 10:57

3M ago10:57

10:57

Good Morning! on the agenda: Super Rugby Aupiki Rugby Europe Rugby's greatest rivalry x 4 Wallabies vs Fiji Championship clubs rebel You moments of the week If you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a mate! cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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TOP14 Digest | Maz's Parisian CONSPIRACY, R18 Review & Previewing Ireland vs France 30:23

4M ago30:23

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Bonjour! In this episode we discuss: Stade Francais vs La Rochelle Cheika to Racing? Ireland vs France predictions Lyon balls Pena Baiona If you enjoy the pod please consider giving is a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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S2 EP29 - Sam Davies: Magician of the Mountains 1:02:49

4M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

We are delighted to be joined by Wales Fly-Half, and one of the most talked about players in France, FC Grenoble's Sam Davies. The former Ospreys and Dragons out-half gives us a fascinating insight into challenges of ProD2, preparing for an Access Match and his decision to move to France from Wales, as well as where to find his outstanding gin on t…

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