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…<ul><li>How do I follow French Rugby in the UK?</li><li>How do I follow French Rugby if I don’t speak French?</li><li>What happened to Le French Rugby Podcast?</li><li>Is there anyone that talks about French Rugby in English?</li><li>What is good about French Rugby?</li><li>Why is rugby popular in France?</li><li>How does French rugby have so much money?</li><li>What Top 14 team should I support?</li><li>Are there any podcasts about French Rugby, Top 14 or Pro D2?</li><li>What is the best rugby experience in France?</li><li>What is the best place to visit for rugby in France?</li><li>How do I organise a trip to watch a Top 14 game?</li></ul>

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S4 EP8 - The Big French Champions Cup Preview

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 teams will fare in this week's Champions Cup fixtures Check out Rob previewing Pau vs Leicester on The Rolling Maul: https://therollingmaul.buzzsprout.com/1833874/episodes/19953560 Rob also previewed Clermont vs Leinster, Munster vs Racing 92 and more on The Inter Pro Show: https://youtu.be/OJQUm1W4e40?si=KrgLy_NoVt5KtWcc Meanwhile Rich appeared on BBC Bristol's The Scrum with Dan Allbutt and Gareth Chilcott to preview the teams from the West Country against French opposition (Bath vs Montpellier, Gloucester vs Union Bordeaux Begles, and Toulouse vs Exeter): https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00329tc 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 And of course, if you want to see photos from our trips to France, make sure you FOLLOW us on instagram - we are @RosbifsRugby on there! https://www.instagram.com/rosbifsrugby/ Chapters 00:15 Entrées: Guns for (Free) Hire 04:06 Top 14 Round 6 Review 19:07 Champions Cup 2026-2027 Preview 20:24 Hopes for the Champions Cup in 2026-2027 25:52 Which Top 14 Teams care about the Champions Cup? 30:48 Champions Cup Top 14 Team Picks Game - Who are the Key Players for each French side? 41:22 Challenge Cup 2026-2027 Preview 45:35 Champions Cup Round 1 - Things to Look Out For 47:20 Pau vs Leicester Tigers: Trip Preview 48:34 Pro D2 Round 6 Review 54:00 Pro D2 Round 7 Preview & Potential Trips for British Fans 57:21 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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