Hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the Autumn Internationals, with a focus on the French rugby team's upcoming match against Japan at Stade de France. They highlight key players like Antoine Dupont, who returns as captain, and the strategic changes made by coach Fabien Gahlthie, including the introduction of new, younger players. The di…

Join hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper in this captivating episode of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast. They dive into the dramatic weekend for La Rochelle and Clermont, with La Rochelle suffering a surprising defeat to Montpellier and Clermont being overpowered by Stade Français. The hosts discuss the conditions, team performances, and fu…

Join hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper in this exciting episode of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS podcast. We recap the latest action from the Top 14, featuring a win for Toulouse and a loss for Union Bordeaux Bègles, along with an overview of upcoming fixtures. Get insights into the French national team's squad selection for the autumn internat…

Top 14 Rugby Digest in less than 20 minutes! Join hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper on the latest episode of the French Rugby Connections podcast as they dive into recent Top 14 match results and league standings, including Bordeaux Begles' win against Perpignan and upcoming games. They discuss pressing player updates like Romain Ntamack's inj…

French Rugby Digest in 20 mins! Join Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper in the latest episode of the French Rugby Connection podcast as they dissect last weekend's thrilling Top 14 matches, including Toulon's triumph over Vannes and Bordeaux's surprise victory against Toulouse. With previews of the upcoming Vannes vs. Racing 92 clash and detailed ins…

In this episode of the French Rugby Connection podcast, Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper celebrate Vannes historic victory over Lyon and look ahead to their challenging game against Toulon, The episode also discusses other key matches including Toulouse vs. Bordeaux, Racing 92 vs. La Rochelle, and Pau vs. Stade Français. The hosts provide insights …

Join Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper as we delve into the latest in the French Rugby Connections podcast. From revealing the vibrant atmosphere in Paris to analyzing round two of the Top 14, we discuss standout performances and nail-biting finishes, including Toulouse's victory over La Rochelle and Stade Francais' narrow win against Vannes. We als…

Join Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper in this exciting episode of the French Rugby Connections Podcast for Season 5 as we dive into the latest Top 14 news and anticipate the upcoming Autumn Internationals with Les Bleus and the Six Nations. Relive the thrilling opening weekend fixture between Pro D2 champions Vannes and Top 14 champions Stade Toulo…

In this episode of the French Rugby Connections podcast, hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper celebrate France's historic win at the Olympic Rugby Sevens, starring Antoine Dupont's game-changing performance and the supportive crowd at Stade de France. They recap the final match against Fiji, discuss Dupont's contributions, and the lively celebrat…

This episode of the French Rugby Connections podcast, hosted by Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper, covers a variety of topics including Véronique’s time in Monaco and Cannes, a mention of the book 'Boys of winter' by Laurence Dallaglio and Owen Slott, and a detailed discussion of the French rugby sevens team's performance in the Olympics. The hosts …

In this episode of French Rugby Connections, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the electrifying Top 14 final where Toulouse overwhelmed Bordeaux with a remarkable performance, scoring nine tries, including two by Dupont. They highlight player movements, including Mako Vinipola joining Vannes and Kane Douglas moving to La Rochelle. They also …

This episode of the French Rugby Connection Podcast, hosted by Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper, discusses the upcoming Top 14 final between Toulouse and Bordeaux Bègles (UBB) in Marseille. The hosts reflect on the recent semifinals, highlighting the critical match moments and player performances, including La Rochelle's struggle with red cards. Th…

In this episode of the French Rugby Connections Podcast, hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the upcoming semi-final matches in the French rugby Top 14 league. Tonight's highlight is the clash between Toulouse and La Rochelle in Bordeaux, a match steeped in recent history as the teams have met in numerous finals over the last five years.…

French Rugby Connections: Brittany Adventure and Top 14 Excitement In this episode of the French Rugby Connections podcast, hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss Bill's upcoming trip to Brittany to watch Vannes play Grenoble for a chance to enter the Top 14. They reflect on the significance of this match for the clubs, especially Vannes, w…

Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the recent exciting events in French rugby, particularly Toulouse's tense win against Leinster. They analyse key moments and players, including Thomas Ramos, Richie Arnold, Jack Willis, and Antoine Dupont. The episode covers Toulouse's top status in the Top 14, the intense competition for playoff spots, and …

French Rugby Connection: Toulouse vs Leinster Pre-Match Preview In this episode of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper dive into a detailed discussion about the upcoming European Champions Cup final between Toulouse and Leinster. They analyse team strengths, key players, and tactical decisions, including the surpr…

This edition of the French Rugby Connections podcast, hosted by Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper, delves into the upcoming European Rugby semi-final featuring Toulouse against Harlequins. As Harlequins prepares for their first European Cup semi-final, we share our predictions on game outcomes, including a focus on the final potentially being Toulou…

This edition of the French Rugby Connections podcast, hosted by Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper, delves into the latest happenings in French rugby. The episode kicks off with a recap of the game between Toulouse and Exeter, where Toulouse's impressive performance led them to score nine tries and secure a spot in the semi-finals. The conversation s…

Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper, focus on recent European Rugby matches, including the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarterfinals. We cover various games, highlighting La Rochelle's close win against Stormers, Bordeaux's victory over Saracens, and look ahead to upcoming quarter finals, including Bordeaux's first-ever quarter final against Harle…

This week, Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper on the French Rugby CONNECTIONS podcast discuss the upcoming big weekend of the Champions Cup, focusing on the last 16 matches involving eight French teams. Specific attention is given to the game between Toulouse and Racing 92, with Toulouse favoured due to their strong line up despite Racing 92's challe…

In this episode of the French Rugby Connection podcast, hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the latest developments in the Top 14 rugby tournament. The conversation highlights the tight competition for playoff places, with only seven weekends left in the season. Special attention is given to Stade Francais and Toulouse, with Toulouse's R…

The episode discusses the last 6 Nations game played by Les Bleus, focusing on France's performance, highlighting the team's defensive issues and celebrating their ultimate victory. It also covers Sean Edwards' critique of the French team's defense, praises young players' contributions, and reflects on the overall tournament. Furthermore, the discu…

In this edition of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, host Véronique Landew and co-host Bill Hooper dive into the passion and anticipation surrounding the upcoming French and English rugby match, aka Le Crunch in Lyon. With the French team unchanged and confidence high after a victory in Cardiff, a win for LES BLEUS should be on the cards, or wi…

The hosts of the show, Veronique Landew, and Bill Hooper discuss new additions to the French rugby team, which are expected to lead to an exciting new lineup for the upcoming game against Wales. They speculate about the performance of fresh players like Nolan Le Garrec and Emmanuel Meafu, as well as the returns of Julien Marchand and Greg Aldritt. …

In the episode of the French Rugby Connection podcast, Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the performance of the French Rugby Team during their recent Six Nations match against Italy. They talk about each part of the game, including an analysis of the performance, shortcomings, and potential improvements needed. Furthermore, they touch on som…

In this episode, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the recent French rugby victory and analyse the game. They talk about the performance of the French team, areas of improvement, and upcoming matches. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the podcast with the gallic twist! 00:19 Introduction and Welcome 00:31 Review of the French Rugby Team's …

🔥 Get your rugby fix with the French Rugby Connection podcast! Join us as we dissect France's recent defeat and discuss the changes in their lineup for the upcoming game against Scotland. Rugby fans, this is a podcast you don't want to miss. Listen now! Enjoy the French Rugby Connections, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist!…

On the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, we review mostly, the 6 Nations opening weekend starting with the belated " world cup finale" that should have happened in Paris, between France vs Ireland, but instead will take place in Marseille ;-). · The French squad and latest addition of Posolo Tuilagi to the bench · Predictions for the opening round …

Et oui, it's official. Owen Farrell, will be plying his trade at Racing 92, the "Rugby PSG" of France. Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper look at who's in and who's out from the 34 players selected to play as part of the 6 Nations training squad and we look ahead to the Champions Cup round of 16 and the top 14 games this weekend. Enjoy the French Rug…

Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper are finally back after a long yuletide and just in time to comment on the Fench prowess and games to be forgotten in the third round of the Champions Cup...It was a mixed weekend for the Champions Cup third round, for the French teams for sure! We also look ahead at round 4, and wonder if Fabien Galthie will pick up…

This week, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper review reasons why the Top14 haven't started as well as expected....in the Champions Cup and: Damian Penaud can't stop scoring as Bordeaux win at Connaught Preview Round 2 Champions Cup Le match to watch: Harlequins versus Toulouse Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gal…

This is the last weekend for the top 14 competition the European championships starts on Friday 8th December: This week, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper talk about: Top 14 sees Racing 92 at the top of the the table Another tries fest for Damien Penaud in the snow The preview of Champions cup game involving Top 14 sides All Black, Sam Whitlock join…

Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper review the latest Top 14 results and salient rugby News in the French rugby sphere and we discuss: 4 tries from Damien Penaud Bernard Laporte takes over at struggling Montpellier Yes, it's official Antoine Dupont confirms the 7s' program for 2024 and the Paris Olympics. And more... Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS…

The French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast is back late after 1 month's hiatus to lick our wounds, after the quarter-final's defeat at the RWC in Paris. We review Fabien Gahlthie's transparent press conference on Wednesday and we update you on the Top 14 & the return of the Internationals to their teams. The French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast is the rugby …

On the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper preview the exciting quarter-final and discuss the following: The return of Antoine Dupont! The Springboks selection and which players to watch out for Will Fiji repeat their Twickenham win Camborne playing for Fiji Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcas…

Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper celebrate Thursday's game between France and Namibia and commiserate about the injury caused by Johan Deysel to Captain, oh Captain Antoine Dupont... Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the French rugby podcast with the gallic twist!Oleh Veronique Landew & Tom Dickson

This week, I'm joined by two very special guests: Robbie Nock, a Worldwide Rugby commentator you can find on the pitchside interviewing rugby players and coaches during this World Cup, and occasionally act! Yes, it was Robbie who played the illustrious William Webb Ellis at the opening ceremony! Respect! I also spoke with Bill Hooper, Rugby journal…

Oui!!!!! Yes, Veronique Landew and Tom Dickson try their best to communicate the excitement that has taken over France and the Rugby world as we are about to start the best World Cup ever. Looking ahead to France vs. New Zealand at their first meeting of the competition on Friday, might there be a second on 28th October? Beset by injuries in key po…

And they think it's all over! The season finishes with a magical try from Romain Ntamack - who else? Zero to hero in a sprint. Tom Dickson and Veronique Landew go through the highs and lows of the climax of the Top 14, which leaves the Toulouse correspondent grinning from ear to ear. As the Bouclier de Brennus enjoys a holiday on Leucate Plage doub…

We await the perfect final of the #1 against the #2. Toulouse has beaten La Rochelle twice this season and is relatively relaxed, chilled on a hammock, swallowing oysters for fun;-)... How will the final-winning habit of o'Gara spoil their day? On verra. We will see. Our two mastodons of the Top 14 float effortlessly into the final, and what a fina…

Deux demis, or do we have a couple of sémillon? Veronique Landew and Tom Dickinson enthuse about the festival of rugby in San Sébastien as the Top 14 squeezes down to the two finalists. Do we go for the obvious winners, or expect some surprising magic from Finn Russell of Racing and Matthieu Jalibert of Bordeaux. Wrapping up a fine Pro D2 season, w…

A third successive French Double. La Rochelle and Toulon complete a 3-year run of French teams at the top of both European cups. Veronique Landew and Tom Dickson analyze the wonderful displays in Dublin where Rugby nudged perfection. What does it say to the rest of the world when two Northern Hemisphere clubs put on such a thrilling display, way ab…

King and Prince of Europe, please rise! Veronique and Tom are looking forward to historic victories of La Rochelle and Toulon as they stamp French names on to the European Champions Cup and the European Challenge Cup. Can the mighty Leinster fall in their own back yard? Oui! Veronique's chou-chou the mighty Vannes travel to Oyonnax for the first Pr…

Did anyone catch any other Rugby players attending the Coronation apart from Tindall and McCaw? Did anyone get Tom's gag about McCaw arriving at the Abbey late, coming in at the side, and getting away with it? The end-of-season excitement, upsets, and heroics left Tom and Veronique breathless with admiration not least for Brive, Perpignan, and that…

Discipline lads! Toulouse come a poor second to a mighty Leinster in Dublin. Tom holds in his abject disappointment and Veronique and him cast their eyes over the critical French games of the week-end, projecting Toulon and La Rochelle into the next stages. A round of applause for 58,614 fans in Twickenham as les Bleues won at least the second half…

We discuss the surprises and upsets as we hit the final straight of Top 14 and Pro D2 with plenty still up for grabs! But without a doubt, it's a huge weekend of the year as England Women host France at Twickenham in front of 60,000+ fans. Meanwhile in Dublin and Bordeaux, the four strongest clubs of the Northern Hemisphere clash for a place in the…

Enjoy this 29 mins episode of the latest Top 14 and Pro D2 reviews and French rugby-related news such as the inductees into the Toulon Hall of Fame! It's a first for a top-14 club. Bravo Toulon and for being so innovative and for a delightful evening event, i which past rugby stars were convened. Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugb…

Can't wait for this European Rugby weekend to start? You are in good hands as Veronique and Tom preview the European Championship Quarter final and discuss the valiant game away game from Montpellier against Exeter last weekend, in which "The best team lost" according to Philippe Saint Andre. We have more news about the Pro D2, The women's Six Nati…

Dupont wins a third 6 Nations crown. Veronique and Tom agree that the Top 14 Derby Day was a big success despite top names resting. Competitions abound with 'Europe', W6N, 7's, ProD2, and the long home sprint of the Top 14. And the biggest competition is 'vote for us' at www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-rugby-podcast Enjoy the French…

An epic 6 Nations finishes. and a New Six Nations women's tournament commences on Saturday! We are so thankful for such a wonderful competition, one to stick in our minds for decades. Celebrating the class and form of the Northern hemisphere teams ahead of a home World Cup for Les Bleus. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the podcast with …