Rosbifs Rugby

Rosbifs Rugby

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 the towns and cities central to the game across the Channel, or just enjoy the odd tall tale from our special guests, The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast has you covered! This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions such as… How do I follow French Rugby in the UK? How do I follow French Rugby if I don’t speak French? What happened to Le French Rugby Podcast? Is there anyone that talks about French Rugby in English? What is good about French Rugby? Why is rugby popular in France? How does French rugby have so much money? What Top 14 team should I support? Are there any podcasts about French Rugby, Top 14 or Pro D2? What is the best rugby experience in France? What is the best place to visit for rugby in France? How do I organise a trip to watch a Top 14 game?

Episodes

October 28, 2026 • 71 mins
A fantastic week of Top 14 rugby with Vannes getting off the mark in dramatic circumstances against Clermont, whilst Lyon raided the Stade Jean Dauger in a week where weather, upsets and dazzling finishes were to the fore. Only Provence remain unbeaten in Pro D2 after Montauban snuck past Oyonnax whilst Angouleme prove their dark horse credentials yet again, and we run the rule over the initial 42-man France squad for the upcomin...
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The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup are underway, and despite the naysayers there were some cracking fixtures, surprises and the big boys didn't have it their own way. In a weekend overshadowed by the tragic passing of Hyron Andrews, we reflect on a brave and fitting tribute in La Rochelle, report from Rob's trip to Pau and reflect on an all timer of a Pro D2 experience down in Dax. Look out for further deep dives from this se...
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The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup are back, and in spite of much shade throwing in recent times we're bloody excited for it! We're previewing what might lie ahead for the French sides, recapping a cracking round of Top 14 and Pro D2 action and playing a riveting games of 'Blind XVs' following something Rob saw on TikTok... Rob & Rich have both been out and about on other podcasts doing specific previews of how the French t...
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Journalist Francisco Isaac joins us for this bumper edition of the pod to give the inside line on Franco-Portuguese rugby relations, emerging nations in France and what has caught his eye in the French rugby-sphere this season to date! We also have a round up of all the Top 14 action including drama in Vannes and Castres, Nationale marches on, and international a Rosbif of the year contender is leading international relations in t...
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September 30, 2026 • 69 mins
Rich is back from a trip to Beziers and Perpignan, where the only thing hotter than the weather itself were two pulsating Stadium atmospheres. We've got a full report from a belting derby against Narbonne, USAP overcome UBB, plus a round up of all the rest of the action including all the razzmatazz from 'La Nuit du Rugby' in Paris. Look out for further deep dives from this season of French rugby over on our YouTube channel - SUB...
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September 24, 2026 • 79 mins
We have our first guest of the season, and it's a cracker with Cam Dodson talking us through all things Beziers, becoming a pro through the US College system, and the mythical allure of the Aurillac slope! We also have the usual ramble through the Top 14, Pro D2, and there's disciplinary problems and questionable local sports in the petit-fours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 17, 2026 • 69 mins
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...
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September 9, 2026 • 65 mins
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 cu...
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September 3, 2026 • 81 mins
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 i...
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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 ...
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July 30, 2026 • 87 mins
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...
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July 22, 2026 • 68 mins
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 ...
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July 14, 2026 • 48 mins
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...
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July 9, 2026 • 86 mins
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: http...
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June 30, 2026 • 69 mins
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 hit...
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June 24, 2026 • 65 mins
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 You...
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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 previ...
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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...
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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 Rosb...
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May 28, 2026 • 51 mins
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.yout...
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