Episodes

  • S3 EP45 - Toulouse's Title Dynasty

    S3 EP45 - Toulouse's Title Dynasty
    Jun 30 2026
    Amidst literal blood and thunder Toulouse secure their fourth successive Brennus over a valiant Montpellier in Paris. We run the rule over everything from the star men and the key moments, to Zidane lookalikes and Presidential night outs in the French rugby showpiece. The rugby keeps coming, with a strong France tour squad confirmed for what should be a fascinating series for Les Bleus, and there is more Christophe Urios merch hitting the shelves! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Eclectic Music Tastes 03:46 Top 14 Final: Toulouse vs Montpellier Review 29:39 Reflections: 2025/2026 Top 14 Season 41:00 Nations Championship: France vs New Zealand Preview 53:32 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • S3 EP44 - Marseille Meltdown

    S3 EP44 - Marseille Meltdown
    Jun 24 2026
    It will be a Toulouse vs Montpellier final following two wildly different semi-finals in the Top 14, both played amidst the boiling Marseille heat and clouds of pastis. Rob was in attendance to give us the lowdown on the France's second city, Toulousain flair and Montpellier heft, as well as recapping an odd affair between France A and England A up in Vannes. Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Travels & Twickenham 03:59 Rob's Weekend in Marseille 09:54 Semi Final 1: Toulouse vs Racing 92 22:48 Semi Final 2: Montpellier vs Stade Francais 36:08 Top 14 Final Preview 42:26 France A vs England A Review 48:38 France's Nations Championship Squad Update 51:40 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S3 EP43 - Parisians, Perpignan & Pro D2 Team of the Season

    S3 EP43 - Parisians, Perpignan & Pro D2 Team of the Season
    Jun 16 2026
    It was a big weekend for followers of rugby in the French capital, with Racing 92 storming the Stade du Hameau before Stade Français reaffirmed their title credentials with a huge win over La Rochelle. Perennial escape artists Perpignan did the business over Provence to retain their Top 14 status, and with that done and dusted what better time to run through our Rosbifs Rugby Pro D2 Team of the Season! Look out for further previews and of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby PLUS: Rob will be sharing as much of his travels to Marseille for the Top 14 Semi Final weekend as possible on our social media accounts - checkout @RosbifsRugby on your platform of choice! 00:15 Entrées: A New Chien & Chiefs Heroics 04:10 Top 14 Barrage: Pau vs Racing 92 Review 22:16 Top 14 Barrage: Stade Français vs La Rochelle Review 27:22 Look Ahead to Top 14 Semi Finals Weekend in Marseille 32:31 France A vs England A Preview 36:12 Top 14 Access Match: Provence vs Perpignan Review 45:35 Pro D2 Team of the Season 01:10:18 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • S3 EP42 - Barrage Drama & Breton Ecstasy

    S3 EP42 - Barrage Drama & Breton Ecstasy
    Jun 9 2026
    What a week in French rugby, with the Top 14 saving one of its best rounds 'til last, as the Barrage spots are confirmed and it's catastrophe for UBB and delirium in La Rochelle. Further north, there were wild scenes in Vannes as they return to the promised land following an epic final against Provence in Toulouse, and elsewhere there's emotional goodbyes, forwards kicking sticks and plenty of excitement in the 13-man code! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Gone to the Dogs 03:44 Top 14 Final Round Headlines 06:13 Bordeaux Broken by Clermont 18:12 La Rochelle vs Stade Francais 23:58 Racing 92 vs Toulouse 27:53 Barrage Preview: Pau vs Racing 92 32:12 Top 14 Final Round: Round Up 38:23 Barrage Preview: Stade Francais vs La Rochelle 41:26 Pro D2 Final Review: Vannes Beat Provence 50:35 Top 14 Access Match Preview: Provence vs Perpignan 57:05 Petit Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S3 EP41 - Knockout Rugby & Knock Off Shirts

    S3 EP41 - Knockout Rugby & Knock Off Shirts
    Jun 2 2026
    French rugby is getting down to business time, with fours teams vying for two remaining Barrage spots in the Top 14, Vannes and Provence to face off for the promised land , and there will be two new names in Pro D2 next season as Nissa Rugby sink Mont-de-Marsan in the Access Match. There's all that as well as some familiar names coming through the Academy ranks and the boxing match we all want to see... Subscribe to The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast so that you don't miss out on the special BONUS episode coming up later in the week! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • S3 EP40 Bonus - Myles Edwards

    S3 EP40 Bonus - Myles Edwards
    May 28 2026
    We're back with another bonus pod ahead of the Pro D2 semi-finals, with Colomiers lock Myles Edwards joining us to preview their huge match against star-studded Provence, discussing his remarkable journey from Birmingham to a decade long career in France, and cast an eye over his former employers in the Vannes vs Oyonnax showdown. Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées 01:18 Myles Edwards Interview: Welcome to the Podcast 05:45 Colomiers' Season: What has gone so well? 09:35 Colomiers' Away Record 13:20 Colomiers Style of Play: a mini Toulouse? 17:30 Colomiers: Best Defence in Pro D2 19:40 Myles's 10 Year Career in France 30:42 How Pro D2 has changed over the last 10 years 33:10 Colomiers v Provence Preview 37:24 Colomiers Players to Watch 40:19 Vannes v Oyonnax: Pro D2 Semi Final Preview 42:41 Myles's Recommendations for France 45:26 Pro D2 Play Offs Look Ahead Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • S3 EP40 - Back to Back for Bordeaux

    S3 EP40 - Back to Back for Bordeaux
    May 27 2026
    All eyes on Bilbao, Bordeaux and Big Ben as UBB dispatch Leinster in one of the all the time European Cup showings. Montpellier look ominous in their Challenge Cup triumph over Ulster, and Rob and Rich preview two mega Pro D2 semi-finals on the horizon, as well as a huge round in the Top 14 play-off. Subscribe to The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast so that you don't miss out on the special BONUS episode coming up later in the week! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Beaches & Burning 02:21 Champions Cup Final Review 24:51 Challenge Cup Final Review 31:24 Top 14 Round 25 Preview 35:06 Pro D2 Barrages Review 40:34 Pro D2 Semi Finals Preview 44:24 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • S3 EP39 Bonus - Curwin Bosch

    S3 EP39 Bonus - Curwin Bosch
    May 21 2026
    We are very lucky to be joined by one of the biggest names in Pro D2, Brive and Springbok flyhalf Curwin Bosch, ahead of their huge trip to Provence in the Barrage round. Enjoy! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby YouTube is also where you can watch the Pro D2 Playoffs live* and for free on YouTube on FR-UK Rugby - you won't want to miss it! *UK & Ireland based viewers only Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins