The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast

EP 16 - Steve Cummins & Toulouse’s Triumph

We are joined by Section Paloise and soon to be Dragons Australian Second Row Steve Cummins, to discuss all things Pau: from Sam Whitelock mentoring the club's electric youngsters, to chance encounters with rowdy Brits in the city's bars. There's also the small matter of a Top14 final to digest, as Toulouse secure their 23rd Bouclier de Brennus in the most extraordinary fashion in Marseille on a night that few will ever forget.
00:00 - 17:45 Top 14 Final
17:45 - 50:05 Steve Cummins interview
50:05 - 53:01 France U20s
53:01 - 59:29 Petit Fours & Digestifs

EP 15 - Headbutts and Haircuts

With the denouement to the French rugby season nearly upon us, we dissect two cracking semi-finals in Bordeaux, including THAT headbutt from Reda Wardi and how it is linked to Rob’s haircut. With Stade Toulousain and UBB progressing to the Final, we preview Friday night’s game at the Stade Velodrome. There's also a preview of the updated France squad for their tour to South America, a fresh looking French U20s side is confirmed for the World Cup, there's transfers aplenty to tuck into, and find out what happened when a former French president stumbled upon a rugby club on the campaign trail...
00:00 - 05:40 Entrées
05:40 - 31:40 Top 14 Semi Finals Review
31:40 - 36:17 Top 14 Final Preview
36:17 - 52:05 France Squad for South America Tour
52:05 - 57:09 France U20s World Cup Squad
57:09 - 1:06:10 Petit Fours & Digestifs

EP 14 - A Blank Clipboard

It's heartbreak in the Isere as Grenoble are pipped in the Access Match, whilst Montpellier live to fight another day. The Barrages are done, with La Rochelle saving their best 'til last to tee up a Friday night feast under the lights against Toulouse, whilst UBB cruise past an increasingly ramshackle Racing 92. Rob dips into his spreadsheet to discuss the fresh faces in Fabien's preliminary squad for Argentina and Uruguay, and there's joy in Geneva and transfers aplenty in the petit-fours.
 
00:00 - 05:10 Entrées
05:10 - 26:40 Top 14 Barrage Review
26:40 - 36:54 Top 14 Semi Finals Preview
36:54 - 51:55 Top 14 Access Match Review
51:55 - 1:05:28 France Tour of South America
1:05:28 - 1:15:53 Petit-Fours & Digestifs

EP 13 - The Boys From Breton

It's all about them up-north this week, as Vannes make history securing their first promotion to the Top14, sparking wild scenes in the changing rooms of Toulouse and the ports of Brittany. The Top 6 are confirmed as we look ahead to the Barrage, and can Grenoble spring an upset and overturn the Montpellier Madness in the access match?
 
00:00 - 01:50 Intro
01:50 - 17:35 Pro D2 Final Review
17:35 - 27:24 Top 14 Access Match Preview
27:24 - 53:55 Top 14 Final Round Review
53:55 - 59:58 Top 14 Barrage Preview
59:58 - 62:54 France Summer Tour - mini preview
62:54 - 66:03 Petit Fours & Digestifs

EP 12 - A Shrug & A Handshake

The Top14 is back and we review an absolute cracker between La Rochelle and a half-cut Toulouse at le Stadium on a Super Sunday where Toulon hammered home their title credentials. The ProD2 Final is upon us after two breathless semi-finals and it's heartbreak for Narbonne in a historic first Nationale Access Match as Jerome Bosviel's redemption arc comes full circle. Plus there's tips on how not to write a best man's speech, and how to shoehorn in a bit of rugby into your wedding, if that's your thing.
 
00:00 - 04:30 Entrées
04:30 - 35:43 Top 14
35:43 - 46:16 Pro D2 Semi Finals
46:16 - 51:06 Pro D2/National Access Match
51:06 - 1:01:40 Petit-Fours & Digestifs

EP 11 - Tony & Toulouse’s Titanic Triumph in Tottenham

The Rosbifs dissect an astonishing Champions Cup final: Rich finds out whether Rob found it all a bit underwhelming, Toulouse add their 6th star, sparking city-wide celebrations for the ages. Meanwhile, Grenoble march on and Beziers confirm their place in the Pro D2 semi finals. There’s a first ever Pro D2/Nationale access match to chow down on, the Top 14 returns, and the Olympic torch pops up in Pau.
00:00 - 03:14 Entrées
03:14 - 34:41 Champions Cup Final Review
34:41 - 52:42 Pro D2: Barrage Review & Semi-Final Preview
52:42 - 1:00:29 Top 14: Round 25 Preview
1:00:29 - 1:10:49 Petit-Fours & Digestifs

EP 10 - A Convoy of Basque Cheesecake

The Rosbifs are back to review a pivotal round of Top14 action as the table begins to take shape. We preview what could be one of the all time Champions Cup Finals between Toulouse and Leinster and discuss the travails of following arguably the most dramatic round of PROD2 action ever via dodgy streams, whether you're a fan or a coach. Nice hit the ProD2 big time for the first time, but will any of this week's barrage hopefuls need to add them to their travel plans, or can they go one better?
 
00:00 - 04:35 Entrées 
04:35 - 30:21 Top 14
30:21 - 50:39 Pro D2: Final Round Drama
50:39 - 56:57 Nationale & Nice
56:57 - 1:06:15 Champions Cup Final Preview
1:06:15 - 1:09:59 Petit Fours & Digestifs

EP 9 - Catalan Car Shares

Rob is back from his latest trip to Beziers, Perpignan and Prades with tales of scorching scenery, scintillating rugby and straight-up sunburn. We discuss all the latest updates from the Top14 as the usual suspects soar and others falter. There's a full preview of the last full round of ProD2 fixtures after another incredible week at both ends of the table, Narbonne and Nice eye up an Alpine showdown to join the promised land, plus get the inside line on the 1200 year old beef between Wilfred the Hairy and er, Charles the Bald.
00:00 - 16:20 Entrées & Overview of Rob’s Catalan trip
16:20 - 38:47 Top 14
38:47 - 57:35 Pro D2 (& a little bit of Nationale)
57:35 - 1:07:27 Petit-Fours & Digestifs
 

EP 8 - Dartford to the Dordogne with Zak Farrance

The Rosbifs are joined by Agen lock Zak Farrance to discuss all things ProD2, from intensive eating at Oyonnax, to getting red carded by an away crowd and the pressures of Phillippe Sella peering over your shoulder. We review a Champions Cup classic between Toulouse and Harlequins and the epic events in Nationale, and there's some trophy diving served up for good measure.
00:00 - 06:10 Entrées
06:10 - 26:02 Champions Cup Semi Finals
26:02 - 29:45 Challenge Cup Semi Finals
29:45 - 1:02:42 Interview with Zak Farrance
1:02:42 - 1:13:35 Top 14 Previews
1:13:35 - 1:20:50 Pro D2 Previews
1:20:50 - 1:29:45 Petit-Fours & Digestifs
 

EP 7: How to Win in Toulouse

It's Champions Cup Semi-Final week, and with the feeding and watering needs of the travelling Harlequins faithful in mind, the Rosbifs run through their recommendations for a belting weekend in Toulouse, including a couple of potential detours to the Nationale Barrage games. After Clermont prove they can still mix it with the best in the league and Perpignan settle diplomatic squabbles on the pitch in Montpellier, we run through all of the Top14 action and ProD2 highlights including a famous win for Dax in the Landes derby. Find out why the Mont-Saint-Michel trophy may have found it's resting place for the foreseeable, and it's Buy One, Get One Free on Castres Olympique and err, Alice Cooper gig tickets...
00:00 - 07:00 Entrées 
07:00 - 39:15 Top 14
39:15 - 62:25 Quins in Toulouse
- 39:15 - 48:57 Rosbifs’ Recommendations for Toulouse
- 48:57 - 53:51 Trip Options - Nationale 1 Play Offs
- 53:51 - 1:02:25 Champions Cup Semi Final Preview
1:02:25 - 1:12:36 Pro D2
1:02:36 - 1:21:05 Petit Fours & Digestifs