Episodes

  • S4 EP4 - An Eventful Few Days...

    S4 EP4 - An Eventful Few Days...
    Sep 17 2026
    It's rare that the world of French Rugby is the least chaotic thing taking place in our lives but with weddings, surgery and social media bans it's been a tasty time of it at Rosbifs Rugby! Amidst all that, Toulouse laid down a marker against Bordeaux, Pau brought the pain to Bayonne, and Agen produced arguably the Pro D2 performance of the season to date down in the Alps. We have an update on the great 'Nationale Points Mystery', there are new stash drops in the Cantal and Lot-et-Garonne, and it's the end of an era for an Toulouse Rugby Institution. Look out for further deep dives from this season of French rugby over on our YouTube channel - SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby Chapters 00:15 Entrées: Surgery & Smoke Pits 06:30 Top 14 Round 2 Review 08:31 Toulouse vs UBB 15:43 Clermont v Stade Francais 20:03 Perpignan v Castres 23:18 Pau v Bayonne 27:26 Racing v Lyon: How good is Jiuta Wainiqolo? 34:52 Vannes v Montpellier 39:20 Toulon v La Rochelle 42:47 Top 14 Round 3 Preview 44:07 Pro D2 Round 3 Review 48:05 Pro D2 Round 4 Preview 50:41 Nationale Nibbles 53:17 Petit Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Join the Rosbifs Rugby league in La Grand Mêlée here: https://t.co/lMx8o3SYGo Rejoins sa ligue n°42147 : Rosbifs Rugby (Mot de passe : YPPTH) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • S4 EP3 - In Defence Of The Dart

    S4 EP3 - In Defence Of The Dart
    Sep 9 2026
    The Top 14 returned and there were plenty of nail biters, not least in a Sunday night blockbuster where La Rochelle squeaked past Toulouse at a raucous, and er, 'smoky' Stade Marcel Deflandre. There were statement wins for Provence and Brive in Pro D2 as new boys Nissa and Narbonne got off the mark, and whilst Beziers may not have had the best start to the season, one of their players has been serving up some homeland inspired culinary creations. Look out for further deep dives from this season of French rugby over on our YouTube channel - SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby Join the Rosbifs Rugby league in La Grand Mêlée here: https://t.co/lMx8o3SYGo Rejoins sa ligue n°42147 : Rosbifs Rugby (Mot de passe : YPPTH) 00:15 Entrées: Return to Rugby & Return to the Dark Ages 03:07 Fantasy Rugby: La Grand Mêlée 09:01 Top 14 Round 1 Review: UBB vs Racing 92 12:21 Pau's Win over Montpellier 18:14 Castres vs Vannes: A Competitive Return 26:36 Clément Poitrenaud & His Delicious Cigarette 28:16 La Rochelle vs Toulouse: A Thrilling Finale 33:23 Top 14 Round 2 Preview 36:08 Pro D2 Round 2 Review 44:09 Pro D2 Round 3 Preview 51:08 Nationale Nibbles 53:09 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 6 mins
  • S4 EP2 - The Big Top 14 Season Preview

    S4 EP2 - The Big Top 14 Season Preview
    Sep 3 2026
    It's back! The Top 14 Returns and we're sitting down to preview what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons of recent years. Can Vannes beat the drop on their return to the top tier? Can USAP avoid another Access Match? And can anyone stop Toulouse going 'Back 5 Back' in this 'Last Dance' season? There's all that, plus a review of Round 1 of Pro D2, some surprises in Nationale and there's greasy pole developments in Dax... Look out for further deep dives from this season of French rugby over on our YouTube channel - SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Festivals & Stash Watch 05:48 Top 14 Returns: Recap of the 2025/2026 Season07:49 Toulouse Salary Cap Scandal11:35 Vannes & Perpignan: Will the bottom of the table be more competitive?21:19 Castres, Lyon & Bayonne: who else could be fighting Top 14 relegation?30:00 Top 14 Title Contenders: Toulouse, La Rochelle, Stade Français, Union Bordeaux Bègles40:10 Can Montpellier go one better in 2026/2027?43:01 Play off battle: Clermont, Pau, Toulon, Racing 9249:31 Top 14 Table Predictions51:09 Top 14 Round 1 Preview54:01 Player Watch: Best Young Players & Best Signings in the Top 14 55:38 Pro D2 Round 1 Review1:02:12 Pro D2 Round 2 Preview1:05:29 Nationale Nibbles 1:07:29 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 22 mins
  • S4 EP1 - Pro D2 is BACK! 2026/2027 Season Preview

    S4 EP1 - Pro D2 is BACK! 2026/2027 Season Preview
    Aug 26 2026
    Rosbifs Rugby is back for a fourth crack at trying to dissect the French oval ball game, and where better to start than with a bumper Pro D2 Season preview? We're already licking our lips at the prospect of plenty of Jouez, coaching chaos and some old fashioned scraps for good measure. We run the rule over the 16 runners and riders in what is shaping up to be a fascinating season, reflect on round one down in Nationale and sneak a peek at some of the best new stash doing the rounds. Look out for further deep dives from this season of French rugby over on our YouTube channel - SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Welcome Back to French Rugby! 04:26 Pro D2 2026/2027 Preview & Why We Love Pro D2 08:31 Pre-Season Update: Nissa Promotion Scandal 13:18 Pro D2 Title Contenders 17:43 Pro D2's Chasing Pack 25:49 Key Coaching Changes 31:46 Can Grenoble Bounce Back? 35:38 Pro D2's Squeezed Middle 41:05 Pro D2 Relegation Contenders 48:53 Pro D2 Table Predictions 50:34 Pro D2 Round 1 Preview 53:06 Nationale Nibbles 56:20 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 6 mins
  • S3 EP49 - The Golden Boeufs

    S3 EP49 - The Golden Boeufs
    Jul 30 2026
    We're bringing the curtain down on another stupendous year of French Rugby with the highlight in the English speaking, French rugby podcasting calendar... our End of Season Awards, the Golden Boeufs! Try of the Season? Sorted. Player of the Season? Got it. Best Pro D2 fight in a car park? We've got you covered. Enjoy! Look out for further deep dives from this season of French rugby over on our YouTube channel - SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: The Rosbifs Year in Review 07:43 Rosbifs Trip of the Year 12:11 Pro D2 Player of the Year 17:05 Revelation of the Season 21:34 Shambles of the Season 29:04 Sartorial Excellence Award 31:15 France International of the Year 35:01 Try of the Season 41:36 Spy of the Season 42:29 Own Try of the Season 47:11 Best Stadium Food in France 50:10 Top of the FFTSE (Flair Fijian Try Scorers Extraordinaires Index) 55:49 Best Piece of French Rugby Stash 01:03:30 Top 14 Player of the Season 01:07:54 The Golden Boeuf: Rosbif of the Year 01:13:25 Petit-Fours & Digestifs: Series 3 Greatest Hits 01:20:11 Merci & Au Revoir! 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 27 mins
  • S3 EP48 - End of Term Reports

    S3 EP48 - End of Term Reports
    Jul 22 2026
    The French rugby season is finally over, and there was a distinct end of term feel in Tokyo despite, albeit with some lovely attacking rugby on display. We take a look at France's depth chart at the break point of the Nations Championship, admire the Japanese hospitality, and a France U20s Dad has swapped the boots for the Boulangerie! Look out for further deep dives from this season of French rugby over on our YouTube channel - SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Where Was Waka Waka?! 06:47 Japan vs France: Nations Championship 3rd Test Review 14:32 U20s World Championship Final: South Africa beat France 21:14 France's Depth Chart & Summer Tour Review 47:56 Rugby Quiz: French Rugby x Tour de France - Part 2 59:32 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 8 mins
  • S3 EP47 - Balling In Brisbane

    S3 EP47 - Balling In Brisbane
    Jul 14 2026
    France turned on the style in a rampant second half performance against Australia, with some big impacts from big names and some of France's precociously talented youth coming to the fore. Jalimack was back, but not after a few first half wobbles that leave persistent questions hanging. There's a devilish Rosbifs Tour de France quiz to work the old grey matter whilst the announcement of next season's fixtures has got us scurrying around for the best trips for next year! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Dare to Dream? 03:25 Australia vs France: Nations Championship 2nd Test Review 23:28 U20s World Championship Semi-Finals 27:10 Rugby Quiz: French Rugby x Tour de France 39:45 Petit-Fours & Digestifs: Fixture Announcements Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • S3 EP46 - Top 14 Team Of The Season

    S3 EP46 - Top 14 Team Of The Season
    Jul 9 2026
    A bumper episode this week as we look back at the year that was in the Top 14 and select our Rosbifs Team of the Season! We also look back at a cracking start to the Autumn Nations series as France come up just short in Christchurch, relish the return of the lesser spotted 'Jalimack' this weekend and there's a big move for a Pro D2 legend! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Broken Britain? 01:41 New Zealand vs France: Nations Championship 1st Test Review 27:05 Rosbifs Rugby's Top 14 Team of the Season 01:14:44 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 27 mins