Rosbifs Rugby

France's players finally wrap up their mammoth 2023/24 season with a cracker in Buenos Aires but the U20s fancy just one more game after an astonishing win against New Zealand in their bid to equal the Baby Blacks’ 4 successive World Cups. We review who shone in South America, whilst there's the small matter of all the new season fixtures to chow down on. If that's not enough, then listen to the very end for the job opportunity of a lifetime...

00:00 - 03:45 Entrées

03:45 - 27:32 France Tour of South America - Review

27:32 - 37:10 U20s World Championship

37:10 - 47:12 Fixture Frenzy: Champions Cup 

47:12 - 53:36 Fixture Frenzy: Top 14 & Pro D2

53:36 - 01:02:12 Petit Fours & Digestifs

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In what has been a shocking few days for French Rugby, join us to reflect on some of the high points, namely a youthful France comfortably getting past Argentina and an even more youthful under 20s side making the U20s semi-finals. The Champions and Challenge Cup Pools have been drawn and there are potential mouthwatering trips aplenty on the horizon, and Sofiane Guitoune takes dental hygiene to admirable new levels.... 

00:00 - 04:40 Entrées - News headlines

04:40 - 07:00 Entrées

07:00 - 22:35 ARG v FRA - 1st Test Review

22:35 - 28:45 Uruguay & 2nd Test Preview

28:45 - 42:10 Under 20s World Championship

42:10 - 57:24 Petit-Fours & Digestifs (including Champions Cup 7 Challenge Cup Pools announcements (44:05 - 51:50))

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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