Rosbifs Rugby

Richard Croney & Rob Graham

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?

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20 episodes
Updated Thursday

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Thursday · 1 hr 27 min
S3 EP49 - The Golden Boeufs
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 don't miss out! https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: The Rosbifs Year in Review 07:43 Rosbifs Trip of the Year 12:11 Pro D2 Player of the Year 17:05 Revelation of the Season 21:34 Shambles of the Season 29:04 Sartorial Excellence Award 31:15 France International of the Year 35:01 Try of the Season 41:36 Spy of the Season 42:29 Own Try of the Season 47:11 Best Stadium Food in France 50:10 Top of the FFTSE (Flair Fijian Try Scorers Extraordinaires Index) 55:49 Best Piece of French Rugby Stash 01:03:30 Top 14 Player of the Season 01:07:54 The Golden Boeuf: Rosbif of the Year 01:13:25 Petit-Fours & Digestifs: Series 3 Greatest Hits 01:20:11 Merci & Au Revoir! Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 22 · 1 hr 8 min
S3 EP48 - End of Term Reports
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 - SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Where Was Waka Waka?! 06:47 Japan vs France: Nations Championship 3rd Test Review 14:32 U20s World Championship Final: South Africa beat France 21:14 France's Depth Chart & Summer Tour Review 47:56 Rugby Quiz: French Rugby x Tour de France - Part 2 59:32 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 14 · 48 min
S3 EP47 - Balling In Brisbane
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 around for the best trips for next year! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Dare to Dream? 03:25 Australia vs France: Nations Championship 2nd Test Review 23:28 U20s World Championship Semi-Finals 27:10 Rugby Quiz: French Rugby x Tour de France 39:45 Petit-Fours & Digestifs: Fixture Announcements Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 9 · 1 hr 26 min
S3 EP46 - Top 14 Team Of The Season
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: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Broken Britain? 01:41 New Zealand vs France: Nations Championship 1st Test Review 27:05 Rosbifs Rugby's Top 14 Team of the Season 01:14:44 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 30 · 1 hr 9 min
S3 EP45 - Toulouse's Title Dynasty
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 hitting the shelves! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Eclectic Music Tastes 03:46 Top 14 Final: Toulouse vs Montpellier Review 29:39 Reflections: 2025/2026 Top 14 Season 41:00 Nations Championship: France vs New Zealand Preview 53:32 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 24 · 1 hr 5 min
S3 EP44 - Marseille Meltdown
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 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Travels & Twickenham 03:59 Rob's Weekend in Marseille 09:54 Semi Final 1: Toulouse vs Racing 92 22:48 Semi Final 2: Montpellier vs Stade Francais 36:08 Top 14 Final Preview 42:26 France A vs England A Review 48:38 France's Nations Championship Squad Update 51:40 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 16 · 1 hr 19 min
S3 EP43 - Parisians, Perpignan & Pro D2 Team of the Season
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 previews and of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby PLUS: Rob will be sharing as much of his travels to Marseille for the Top 14 Semi Final weekend as possible on our social media accounts - checkout @RosbifsRugby on your platform of choice! 00:15 Entrées: A New Chien & Chiefs Heroics 04:10 Top 14 Barrage: Pau vs Racing 92 Review 22:16 Top 14 Barrage: Stade Français vs La Rochelle Review 27:22 Look Ahead to Top 14 Semi Finals Weekend in Marseille 32:31 France A vs England A Preview 36:12 Top 14 Access Match: Provence vs Perpignan Review 45:35 Pro D2 Team of the Season 01:10:18 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 9 · 1 hr 11 min
S3 EP42 - Barrage Drama & Breton Ecstasy
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 out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Gone to the Dogs 03:44 Top 14 Final Round Headlines 06:13 Bordeaux Broken by Clermont 18:12 La Rochelle vs Stade Francais 23:58 Racing 92 vs Toulouse 27:53 Barrage Preview: Pau vs Racing 92 32:12 Top 14 Final Round: Round Up 38:23 Barrage Preview: Stade Francais vs La Rochelle 41:26 Pro D2 Final Review: Vannes Beat Provence 50:35 Top 14 Access Match Preview: Provence vs Perpignan 57:05 Petit Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 2 · 1 hr 6 min
S3 EP41 - Knockout Rugby & Knock Off Shirts
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 Rosbifs Rugby Podcast so that you don't miss out on the special BONUS episode coming up later in the week! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28 · 51 min
S3 EP40 Bonus - Myles Edwards
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.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées 01:18 Myles Edwards Interview: Welcome to the Podcast 05:45 Colomiers' Season: What has gone so well? 09:35 Colomiers' Away Record 13:20 Colomiers Style of Play: a mini Toulouse? 17:30 Colomiers: Best Defence in Pro D2 19:40 Myles's 10 Year Career in France 30:42 How Pro D2 has changed over the last 10 years 33:10 Colomiers v Provence Preview 37:24 Colomiers Players to Watch 40:19 Vannes v Oyonnax: Pro D2 Semi Final Preview 42:41 Myles's Recommendations for France 45:26 Pro D2 Play Offs Look Ahead Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27 · 54 min
S3 EP40 - Back to Back for Bordeaux
All eyes on Bilbao, Bordeaux and Big Ben as UBB dispatch Leinster in one of the all the time European Cup showings. Montpellier look ominous in their Challenge Cup triumph over Ulster, and Rob and Rich preview two mega Pro D2 semi-finals on the horizon, as well as a huge round in the Top 14 play-off. Subscribe to The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast so that you don't miss out on the special BONUS episode coming up later in the week! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Beaches & Burning 02:21 Champions Cup Final Review 24:51 Challenge Cup Final Review 31:24 Top 14 Round 25 Preview 35:06 Pro D2 Barrages Review 40:34 Pro D2 Semi Finals Preview 44:24 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21 · 38 min
S3 EP39 Bonus - Curwin Bosch
We are very lucky to be joined by one of the biggest names in Pro D2, Brive and Springbok flyhalf Curwin Bosch, ahead of their huge trip to Provence in the Barrage round. Enjoy! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby YouTube is also where you can watch the Pro D2 Playoffs live* and for free on YouTube on FR-UK Rugby - you won't want to miss it! *UK & Ireland based viewers only Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 20 · 59 min
S3 EP39 - Dramatic Endings & Winning Habits
It's a big week in French Rugby... Bordeaux and Montpellier head to Bilbao with their Top 14 play-off hopes very much alive following a weekend of late drama and surprise performances. France fall short in the W6N, Narbonne overcome Nice in a Nationale final for the ages, and if that's not enough, the Pro D2 regular league season has drawn to a close. We're previewing the Champions and Challenge Cup finals, look ahead to a fascinating Pro D2 Barrage round and reflect on a shambolic ending for the ages in Pau... Subscribe to The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast so that you don't miss out on the special BONUS episode coming up later in the week! Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Travels, Twickenham & an Announcement 06:30 Top 14 Round 24 Review 28:20 UBB v Leinster: Champions Cup Final Preview 34:46 Montpellier v Ulster: Challenge Cup Final Preview 37:14 Pro D2 Final Round Review 48:24 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13 · 1 hr 8 min
S3 EP38 - A Proper Shootout
Things are tightening in the Top 14 whilst the 'Barragistes' have been confirmed in Pro D2, but that all took a back seat as third tier Nationale treated us to a historic, heart-breaking penalty shootout! Narbonne will meet Nissa Rugby for a shot at the big time, there's another update from 'Spy School', and crowds are surging as we get to the business end of the season. Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Weekend Glory & Celebrations 03:40 Top 14 Round 23 Round Up 30:28 Top 14 Round 24 Preview 35:12 Nationale Nibbles: A Penalty Shootout! 38:31 Pro D2 Round 29 Review: Penultimate Round 49:23 Pro D2 Final Round Preview 54:12 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 5 · 1 hr 8 min
S3 EP37 - Bordeaux To Bilbao
A full review of both Champions Cup semi-finals as Bordeaux overcome Bath amidst a commentary meltdown at the Stade Matmut Atlantique, and will face a Leinster side who overcame a remarkable late Toulon resurgence to book their flights to the Basque country. We've also got a full preview of two intriguing rounds of Top 14 and Pro D2 action, French Fijians and one of the more unexpected celebrity crossovers down in Biarritz... Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Staying Faithful to the Fans 04:27 Champions Cup Semi Final Review: Union Bordeaux Begles vs Bath 21:17 Champions Cup Semi Final Review: Leinster vs Toulon 37:21 Nationale Nibbles 38:59 Top 14 Round 23 Preview 44: 12 Pro D2 Round 29 Preview 51:24 Petit Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 28 · 1 hr 20 min
S3 EP36 - Bernard Jackman
The Champions Cup Semi-Finals are here, and we welcome the brilliant Bernard Jackman to the podcast. Taking us through Leinster's chances against a Toulon side that will test their Achilles heel, the brilliance of Bordeaux and fascinating insight into his time coaching at Grenoble. Plus a full round up of a crazy week in the Top 14, and the dust is beginning to settle, at least for now, in Pro D2. Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby or follow us @RosbifsRugby on X, Instagram or TikTok 00:15 Entrées 01:44 Bernard Jackman Interview - Leinster v Toulon Preview & Bernard's time as coach at Grenoble 37:32 Top 14 Round 22 Round Up 59:31 Pro D2 Round 28 Review 01:04:38 Nationale Nibbles 01:06:39 Petit Fours & Digestifs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 21 · 1 hr 8 min
S3 EP35 - Le Tour De Rob
Rob is back from an epic trip for 'fan weekend', witnessing away wins aplenty as Dax win a crucial Landes derby and Pau raid the Stade Jean Dauger. We review those fixtures plus all the rest of the action, and there's Gaelic sports, terrifying bar owners and some questionable local delicacies to discuss too. Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Big Long Weekends - Dublin & Biarritz 07:49 Pro D2 & Rob's Travels Pt 1: Mont de Marsan v Dax 22:46 Pro D2 Round 27 Round Up 26:32 Rob's Travel Pt 2: Morning in Morcenx 28:49 Top 14 & Rob's Travels Pt 3: Bayonne v Pau 45:05 Top 14 Round 21 Fan Days Round Up 53:08 Rob's Travel Pt 4 & Nationale 2: Tyrosse v Langon 1:01:21 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 14 · 1 hr 17 min
S3 EP34 - Charlie Matthews Interview & Triumph for Bordeaux
We're joined this week by Dax second row Charlie Matthews ahead of his side's huge derby fixture against Mont-de-Marsan, to discuss the Pro D2 relegation battle, life in Landes and how he went from Butcher's shopfloor to Biarritz in a matter of days. Rob is back from his travels having witnessed a Champions Cup classic as Bordeaux prevail over Toulouse, Toulon shock Glasgow and there's off-field scraps aplenty in the Petit-Fours. Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby 00:15 Entrées: Rob's Weekend in Bordeaux 01:52 Bordeaux v Toulouse Review 28:35 Charlie Matthews Interview 52:32 Derby Weekend Preview 55:34 Rob's Weekend in Bordeaux 1:00:21 Pro D2 Round Up 1:05:47 Top 14 Round 21 Preview 1:07:19 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 7 · 1 hr 16 min
S3 EP33 - Brilliance & Brawling
UBB and Toulouse produced masterclasses to set up a quarter final for the ages in the Champions Cup, whilst Toulon sneak a nail-biter and Stade Francais are dumped out of the Challenge Cup. We've got all the action from Europe, literal carnage in Pro D2, and a very, very mixed bag of April Fools nonsense in the petit-fours. Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby OR Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App! 00:15 Entrées: Treviso Travels 08:08 Champions Cup Last 16 Review 08:30 Toulouse v Bristol Review 15:39 Bordeaux v Leicester Review 24:09 Bordeaux v Toulouse: Quarter Final Preview 34:46 Northampton v Castres Review 39:32 Toulon v Stormers Review 44:17 Challenge Cup Round of 16 Review 48:47 European Quarter Finals Preview 50:04 Pro D2 Round 25 Review ft. Transfers and Scandals 01:00:10 Pro D2 Round 26 Preview 01:01:26 Nationale Nibbles 01:03:03 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 31 · 1 hr 3 min
S3 EP32 - Don't Switch Off Before the Final Whistle
Rich dials in from his holidays to join Rob to run through a dramatic and entertaining weekend of Top 14 action. French teams and British fans alike will be gearing up for the return of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup this week, so we consider: do the French teams care more than everyone else? There is, of course, a significant round of Pro D2 action to digest as well, after some significant shuffling of the pack in the Pro D2 table. Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby OR Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App! 00:15 Entrées: Tiramisu & Treviso 04:15 Top 14 Round 20 Review 24:32 Champions Cup & Challenge Cup Round of 16 Preview 35:03 Bordeaux & Toulouse Recommendations 42:14 Pro D2 Round 24 Review 53:14 Pro D2 Preview: Round 25 Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices