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 shifts to discuss another nail-biter between Bordeaux Begle and Harlequins, with Harlequins narrowly winning. We touch upon the performance and...

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 Harlequins.  We discuss team strategies, player injuries, and the performances of key players. Additionally, we pay tribute to French rugby legend Andre...

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 challenges with player availability. Other matches such as Bordeaux against Saracens, La Rochelle's travel to South Africa to face the Stormers, and...

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 Romain Ntamack returning from injury to play against Pau alongside Antoine Dupont. The episode also covers the broader league standings, the looming...

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 discussion includes France's strategic changes and the impact of discipline on the team's performance. This episode  also covers rugby-related news,...

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 will it?  Key player Nolan Le Garrec, stepping in for Antoine Dupont, is spotlighted for his extraordinary performance and potential. The...

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. The hosts also anticipate the debut of Leo Barré and Nicolas Depoortere, who recently performed phenomenally in other games. Beyond the French...

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 some technical problems related to the team and predict some upcoming matches. The episode also covers updates from Top 14 Rugby and injury updates...

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 Performance 01:01 Analysis of the Game's Highlights 03:25 Discussion on Areas of Improvement 07:45 Reflections on the Controversial Disallowed...

🔥 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 of games ·        Round up of latest Top 14 actions Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gallic...

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 Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with a gallic twist!

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 his usual suspects (minus Antoine Dupont off playing with 7s) and add some new kids in the block in preparation for the 6 Nations. Enjoy the...

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 gallic twist!

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 tableAnother tries fest for Damien Penaud in the snowThe preview of Champions cup game involving Top 14 sidesAll Black, Sam Whitlock joins PauAnd moreEnjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the Gallic twist!

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 PenaudBernard Laporte takes over at struggling MontpellierYes, it's official Antoine Dupont confirms the 7s' program for 2024 and the Paris Olympics.And more...Enjoy the French rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the rugby twist!

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 podcast with a gallic twist!

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 podcast with the gallic twist,

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!

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 journalist for the Rugby Paper and we discussed the opening game, that game against Uruguay...ouch, and the tournament so far. Enjoy the French Rugby...

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 positions, the depth of the French team will be sorely tested under the Indian summer heat on Friday. The rest of the week-end holds crackers in...

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 doubling as Tony o'Bridge's surfboard, the dust settles on a classic 22-23 Season of Top 14 and ProD2. Tom and Veronique will be back after their own...

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 final it promises to be.  Heft, fatigue, and artistry will give us a final flowing in waves of dominance - who will be ahead after 80...

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, with RWC23 ticket hints plus a reminder to see Les Bleus in Murrayfield.  Yet again we have it all with a classic French accent!  Enjoy the...