Episodes

  • S2 EP31 - France's Grand, Non-Grand Slam

    S2 EP31 - France's Grand, Non-Grand Slam
    Mar 18 2025
    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 the fringes? The U'20s matched their senior counterparts to secure an unlikely title with some serious prospects on show, and no sooner are the post championship blues settling in, than the Top14 is back with us this with a full round preview to match. 00:00 - 06:46 Entrées: Plus ça change 06:46 - 22:37 France v Scotland Review 22:37 - 30:05 France Six Nations Review: Winners & Losers 30:05 - 43:29 France U20s Six Nations 43:39 - 58:58 Top 14 Returns! 59:09 - 01:03:07 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S2 EP30: No Dupont, No Problem

    S2 EP30: No Dupont, No Problem
    Mar 11 2025
    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, and our boys over in Castres have been channelling their inner rockstars... 00:00 - 02:55 Entrées 02:55 - 22:50 Ireland v France Review 22:50 - 26:56 France v Scotland Preview 26:56 - 29:50 Antoine Dupont: Next Steps 29:50 - 33:51 France U20s Review 34:01 - 37:26 Nationale Nibbles 37:26 - 50:58 Pro D2 Round 23 Review 51:11 - 58:39 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S2 EP29 - Sam Davies: Magician of the Mountains

    S2 EP29 - Sam Davies: Magician of the Mountains
    Mar 4 2025
    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 the slopes... Enjoy! Plus there's the usual round up of all the action from the Top14, ProD2 and Nationale! 00:00 - 07:26 Entrées: Different vintages 07:26 - 13:27 Pro D2 Round 22 & Chat GPT Apologies 13:29 - 37:14 Sam Davies Interview 37:27 - 41:55 Pro D2 Wrap Up 41:55 - 44:15 Nationale Nibbles 44:22 - 51:19 Top 14 Round 18 Review 51:19 - 55:44 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • S2 EP28 - Roman Riot

    S2 EP28 - Roman Riot
    Feb 25 2025
    What a difference a couple of weeks makes. Equal parts beautiful and brutal, Les Bleus' performance in Rome has certainly re-ignited tournament interest. We discuss the Italy game, as well another cracking week in the Top14 as a beleaguered Racing 92 produce their result of the season away at faltering La Rochelle. 9 tries isn't enough for a bonus point in Provence as Grenoble tighten their hold on the top of ProD2, and Chartreuse may just have produced something more extraordinary than it's potent digestif... 00:00 - 05:45 Entrées: Thumb Wars 05:45 - 21:30 6 Nations Round 3: Italy v France Review 21:30 - 39:00 Top 14 Round 17 39:14 - 41:12 Nationale Nibbles 41:12 - 50:49 Pro D2 Round 21 50:49 - 59:45 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S2 BONUS: Rosbifs & Spritz: Italy vs France Preview With Spritz & Scrums

    S2 BONUS: Rosbifs & Spritz: Italy vs France Preview With Spritz & Scrums
    Feb 21 2025
    Ahead of France's trip to Rome to take on the Azzurri, we are joined by the Ellie and Eddie of the fabulous Spritz and Scrums Italian Rugby Podcast! We preview how Italy can cause a shock, the lasting legacy of Franco Smith and most importantly, how to skip the bar queue on matchday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • S2 EP27 - Fallow Week Frenzy

    S2 EP27 - Fallow Week Frenzy
    Feb 18 2025
    With no 6 Nations to ponder, Top14 and ProD2 served up some a veritable feast of tries in a defining round as we enter the business end of the season. The Battle at the Bottom is looking congested following Vannes' stirring performance in Paris, whilst Toulouse re-assert their big-boy status with an imposing performance in Clermont. ProD2 dished up points aplenty, rumours abound that Galthie has surprises aplenty up his sleeve, and as Rugby25 hits the shelves, which French players have been hard done by...? 00:00 - 06:40 Entrées: Podcasts & Programming 06:40 - 10:30 Top 14: Looking Up or Looking Down? 10:30 - 25:05 Top 14: Battle at the Bottom 25:05 - 31:53 Top 14: Top of the Table (Interlude 31:41 to 31:53) 31:53 - 33:50 Nationale Nibbles 33:50 - 49:25 Pro D2 Festival de Points (Interlude 49:25 to 49:38) 49:38 - 01:04:38 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S2 EP26 - Strictly Come Crunching

    S2 EP26 - Strictly Come Crunching
    Feb 11 2025
    The Jewel in the Rosbif crown, 'Le Crunch' was in town on Saturday with France falling by a single point at a raucous Twickenham, and we do our best to break down 80 minutes of chaos and where it leaves France now. ProD2 served up a round heavy on Away Day drama, plus there's U20s, Top14 preview and a bit of risky al fresco dining in the Petit-Fours. 00:00 - 05:05 Entrées: Strictly Come Crunching 05:05 - 27:05 Six Nations Review: Le Crunch 27:05 - 32:03 U20s Six Nations: England v France 32:15 - 41:00 Top 14 Round 16 Preview 41:00 - 54:15 Pro D2 Round 19 54:30 - 01:04:30 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • S2 EP25 - Fall of the Romain Empire?

    S2 EP25 - Fall of the Romain Empire?
    Feb 4 2025
    Les Bleus are back with a convincing win against Wales in the first round of the Six Nations, whilst England lie in wait at Twickenham. We get stuck into both of those fixtures and what is France's next move with a Romain Ntamack ban looming for the Le Crunch and beyond. Plus there's the usual round up of the remnants of domestic action, the Stuart Lancaster saga, and a new Biere Peche ambassador has come to the fore... 00:00 - 03:00 Entrées 03:00 - 09:17 6 Nations Round 1: France v Wales Review 09:17 - 23:08 A Certain Romain-ce 23:08 - 31:41 Apéritif: England v France Preview 31:41 - 38:54 U20s 6 Nations Round 1 39:07 - 41:06 Nationale Nibbles 41:06 - 42:53 Pro D2 42:53 - 49:52 The Fall of the House of Lancaster 49:52 - 56:26 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min