French RUGBY CONNECTIONS with Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 celebrations that followed. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by the French women's Rugby Sevens team and concerns about rugby's grassroots development in the UK. Additionally, there's a reflection on notable player transfers like Lee Halfpenny and Owen Farrell, and an interview with former England international Graham Dawes, who shares his memories and insights into rugby at various levels. Unmissable! Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist!

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 also discuss the Top 14 and Vannes's upcoming match against Toulouse. Additionally, the podcast features an engaging conversation with Graham Dawe, a notable rugby coach, about his career, his global travels, looking after young Lawrence Dallaglio and Kyran Bracken, his insights on the professional game and the next generation of rugby players. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist!

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 Boniface, we reflect on the implications of a proposed World Championship Cup for the rugby calendar, and briefly touches on the ongoing Six Nations tournament for women. The engaging conversation captures the excitement of European rugby while honouring the sport's heritage.

00:00 Introduction
00:19 Welcome to the French Rugby Podcast
00:27 Recap of Last Weekend's Rugby Action
00:53 La Rochelle's Narrow Victory Discussion
03:30 Bordeaux's Upcoming Challenge and Team Updates
07:30 Toulouse's Dominance and Upcoming Matches
10:55 La Rochelle vs. Leinster: The Titanic Battle
16:24 Remembering Rugby Legend Andre Boniface
18:24 Women's Six Nations and Domestic Rugby Updates
20:45 Looking Ahead: European Cups and World Championship Cup Rumours
22:13 Closing Remarks and Goodbye

Rugby Friends,  a short and sweet 25 mins episode this week (just like me;-) about the exhilarating battle happening in the Top 14 right now and the latest news about French Rugby. Mike talks about his forthcoming book "Hard men of French Rugby" and meeting with Guilhem Guirado which will feature in chapter 2 of his book and bumping into Lawrence Dallaglio at the Stoop and explaining to me what the Gents etiquette are all about. LOL!!!
Enjoy, French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, with Veronique Landew and Mike Pearce, the Rugby podcast with the gallic twist. 

Rugby friends, Rugby Legend, Philippe Saint Andre is now back to being Director of Rugby for Montpellier and looking forward to the Challenge cup final with his stellar team. Philippe reminisces his best rugby memory and living and coaching in Gloucester and Sale too. Mike and I review the Euro weekend and the catch-up games for the last few games in the season 2021 of the Top 14. Crouch, bind, and set! Enjoy our  Episode of French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the Rugby podcast with the gallic twist (and with a strong French accent);-)? You've been warned. Subscribe now to be one of the first to listen to the podcast.

More French and European Rugby news about the oval ball on French Rugby Connections Podcast with Veronique Landew and Mike Pearce, all in 30 mins! ENJOY the Welsh and the French Rugby banter, and yes we do talk about sheep, snails, and frogs too....Oh la la.

This week, we focus on Le  Crunch at the Women's six nations.  You will not believe how forceful and vigorous the Elite women Rugby players are on the pitch. England vs France final at the 6 women's six Nations will be live this Saturday, on BBC 2 at 2 pm. It will be a feat of grit and brutality and a  massive cracking game. France has to win to repair their last-minute loss last year against Les Roses. Emily Scarattt told me that after playing for Les Bleues, she feels like she's been run by a bus. Mike and I review the  Top 14 too which has been hit (encore une fois - another time again) by Covid 19, but we're nearly at the end of the season and it will be completed. A fierce battle at the top and at the bottom and in the meantime, in the Pro D 2, Vannes or Perpignan will be the team to get into the Top 14. I'm from Britanny ...so you know which team I support. Enjoy French Rugby Connections, the Rugby podcast with the Gallic twist!

BonjourFriends! RUGBY CONNECTIONS Podcast is here! Mike Pearce and I review the Champions Cup, 6 Womens' s Nations Cup, Top 14, and David Beresford who wrote a book "Brothers in arms" about his love for French Rugby Legends from the 70s and 80s takes me back to memory lane on a journey full of French Regional history and lots of wine and epicurean delights. Enjoy!

A very happy rugby weekend if you are ....French! I have a great chat with Mailys Traore, Loosehead prop, with 21 caps for France, on how she got into Rugby,  her love of being an egg chaser for Stade Toulousain and Les Bleus, and which character of Game of Thrones, she identifies with the most. Mike and I review the French teams who played last weekend, with a few controversies thrown in with Bordeaux Begles vs Bristol Bears and the cancellation of Toulon's game against Leinster. We talk about that opening game of women's 6 Nations in Vannes between France and Wales and the opportunities for women rugby to grow, pending additional investments from the different unions. Enjoy French Rugby Podcast, the Rugby Podcast with the Gallic and European twist!

I am delighted this week to speak with  Serge Betsen who shares briefly his thoughts about Les Bleus and Women's 6 Nations on French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast. As promised, Mike Pearce sings "Flower of Scotland" (he's Welsh and he can certainly sing in tune) and Veronique and Mike provide the latest concise rugby news on Top 14, the women 6 Nations, and the European  Championship. French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the Gallic twist!