Best Pirate Rugby Pod Podcasts (2025)

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TOP14 Digest | Romain Ntamack to Tour New Zealand? + Predicting Who Will Be Relegated to the ProD2 37:31

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21h ago37:31

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Bonjour! On the agenda today: reacting to the results Stade Francais collapse AGAIN Bordeaux Women do the triple triple fannies fresh twist in NZ tour saga predicting R26 if you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Weekend Preview! | Transfers SPECIAL - Ireland Super-Star to Harlequins & Cryptic Tweet Gets Fans Excited! 16:07

5d ago16:07

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Morning everyone, something different from me - a transfer special! this is something I'm thinking of introducing as a regular feature for next season, so if you could let me know your thoughts I'd really appreciate it! Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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TOP14 Digest | The Bordeaux Aftermath & Uncovering a Secret Thriller in Castres 35:51

8d ago35:51

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Bonjour! on the agenda today: UBB are champions Lyon disappoint Castres vs Clermont review Elite 1 final preview R25 preview if you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a mate! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Inside Bordeaux-Begles - the History of the New Biggest Rugby Club in the World | TOP14 Digest Special! 1:04:38

10d ago1:04:38

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Union Bordeaux-Begles have won the Champions Cup for the first time ever by beating Northampton Saints 28-20 in the final at Cardiff Principality Stadium. It's the first ever major trophy for the French team known as UBB as they backed up their star studded lineup and huge fanbase. But go back 20 years, some might be surprised to learn, this giant …

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TOP14 Digest | Are UBB Ready to be CHAMPIONS? + The Biarritz Problem Explained... 39:46

13d ago39:46

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Bonjour! On the agenda today: how Racing beat Toulouse Biarritz drama episode one million the hottest stepper in the west? Toulon fanny tries galore Champions Cup final preview if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a friend! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Weekend Preview! | RedBull's Rugby Ambition Explained & Is Rugby 7s Days Numbered? 13:22

16d ago13:22

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Good Morning! Happy Friday: On the agenda today: Ireland 7s shut down Redbull buying Newcastle? Hollie Davidson lands huge gig TRC U20s Checkin Listeners' moments of week URC & SR Predictions! If you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a friend! cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

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TOP14 Digest | Murder in Marseilles, Last Minute Winners & A Bus Based Tantrum... 38:44

22d ago38:44

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Bonjour! on the agenda today: vannes heartbreak racing still rubbish toulouse are terrifying bayonne deny drama Parisian pain continues if you enjoy the show, please give it a 5 star review and share a link with a mate, merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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The WORRY With Japanese Rugby ft. Steve Noble & Ben Jaycock 54:57

25d ago54:57

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Japanese rugby has been one of the success stories in any sport over the last decade. The Japan Rugby League One has become a destination league for the sport's top starts with a higher concentration of Rugby World Cup winners playing in the Japanese league than in URC Super Rugby or any other league around the world... but is that good? In this po…

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TOP14 Digest | UBB Babeyyyyy - EPCR Semi-Finals Review & Halfpenny to Beziers? 34:56

28d ago34:56

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Bonjour! on the agenda today: UBB beat Toulouse AGAIN Lyon beat Racing Le Gossip Halfpenny to the ProD2 Previewing next week's TOP14 If you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a friend, cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Weekend Preview | RFU 'Not Fit For Purpose' & The Pacific's Biggest Rugby Rivalries 9:04

1M ago9:04

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Good morning! happy Friday! on the agenda: RFU Civil war continues Joe Schmidt replaces himself PAC4 preview Super Rugby preview Transfers Listener's moments of the week if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate. cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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TOP14 Digest | Are Stade Francais DOOMED? + Le Crunch Drama Explained 39:41

1M ago39:41

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Bonjour! on the agenda today derby week Vannes still fighting Parisian rugby in strife Clermont v Lyon thriller W6N summary European cup previewed if you enjoy the show please consider giving a 5 star rating and sending a link to a mate, merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Weekend Preview | Japan's New BLOOD Law & Canadian Rugby Team Disappears 15:00

1M ago15:00

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Good morning! Happy Friday! On the agenda today: Japan looks to limit foreigners Lyon finals GOAT Is back Transfers Vancouver Highlanders Rugby moments of the week W6N URC/Super Rugby/Prem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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TOP14 Digest | France Scrum Half Getting DESTROYED & Springbok 10 to Bayonne? 28:19

1M ago28:19

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Bonjour! in the agenda today Results Lyon into top 6 Lubbock to Bayonne rumour Le Garrec's Dive ROG keeps it shot Menager Twins Predictions if you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star review and share a link with a mate. Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Weekend Preview | Ireland's Messy Week Explained & URC Upsets Incoming? 16:16

2M ago16:16

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Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda this week: Ioane transfer Connacht Coach leaves See Steve Next Tuesday Shute Shield Check-in W6N/WREC Listeners moments of the week Super Rugby, URC & TOP14 Previewed If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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TOP14 Digest | The Problem With French Budgets & Brutality Reigns in Toulon 34:13

2M ago34:13

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Bonjour! on this week's episode: Toiulon and Toulouse go to war TOP14 expenditure explained Star player W6N Predictions If you like the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate. Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Weekend Preview | Explaining a Chaotic Week in Welsh Rugby 18:02

2M ago18:02

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Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda today: Cardiff administration WRU Strategy Welsh DoR Transfers Women's Rugby Argentina Rugby Super Rugby Preview If you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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TOP14 Digest | Why Bordeaux Are Vulnerable & Painting With Ange Capuozzo 32:39

2M ago32:39

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Bonjour! on the agenda today: A day out at UBB World Cup losses ROG clock ticking Parachute pain Why Toulon can beat Toulouse If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate! Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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Why Spain Should Be in the Six Nations ft. Rugby Through The Leagues 58:57

2M ago58:57

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The most attended game of club rugby ever was held not in England, Ireland, France or South Africa. It was held in Barcelona, Northern Spain. When people talk about growing the game of rugby union, they often mention USA or Georgia or further afield in Asia, but they never mention Spain. I was joined by Carl Dawson to get the inside story of the ri…

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Weekend Preview! | Defunct Club Makes COMEBACK & South Africa to Play Canada 12:20

2M ago12:20

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Good Morning! on the agenda today: Worcester Warriors return Summer fixtures announced Transfers Parliament gets money warning WER Check-in Rugby Moments off the Week Super Rugby Preview If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a friend. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

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TOP14 Digest | Why Dan Biggar Was FURIOS & UBB's Lineout Calamity! 40:15

2M ago40:15

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Bonjour! on the agenda this week: Castres vs Toulon Drama LNR President Doubles Down on Sanctions Answering Listener's Questions Scrum Stats W6N Check-in Boring Europe If you want your questions answered live on air, follow this twitter account: https://x.com/RugbyVous if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a li…

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Weekend Preview! | Why Brian O'Driscoll is Under Investigation & South Africa Set For Cash Injection 15:22

2M ago15:22

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Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda this week: Lions coaches announced New Springbok sponsor Transfers W6N Moments of the week URC & Super Rugby Preview Read my substack on the women's six nations here: https://thepiraterugby.substack.com/p/5-things-you-missed-womens-six-nations?r=2nk5sv If you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5-st…

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TOP14 Digest | Yellow Card CHAOS in Paris & Why Pau WILL Beat Toulouse... 33:42

2M ago33:42

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Bonjour! on the agenda today: Simmonds brothers collide ROG in trouble again Jaminet update UBB hang on against Toulouse Women's Six Nations update R20 preview if you want to be part of the live recoding for the show follow this account on twitter: https://x.com/RugbyVous If you enjoyed it please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a lin…

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What Ireland Are Doing Wrong ft. Springbok Fly-Half Andre Pretorius 56:30

2M ago56:30

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I was joined by former Lions & South Africa number 10 Andre Pretorius to review the 2025 Six Nations. He gave his expert view on what went wrong for Ireland as they slipped from back to back champions and seeking a second grand slam in three years to third in the standings and looking like their golden years had come to an end. He also gives his ho…

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Weekend Preview! | England to LEAVE Twickenham? + Women's Six Nations is BACK! 15:45

3M ago15:45

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Good morning! On the Agenda: England to leave twickenham? Signing bonanza Newcastle in trouble WRU stand by 4 regions REC Results Club rugby is back W6N Your moments of the week! Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby if you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate! cheers! Learn more abo…

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TOP14 Digest | Six Nations Special #5: Encore des Champions! France vs Scotland Review 34:42

3M ago34:42

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Bonjour! in this week's show we discuss: France lifting the 6N title Pressure off Galthie? Star players Gatland to Stade Francais? Women's 6N is back Top14 R19 Preview If you want to be part of the live recording of this show, follow: https://x.com/RugbyVous If you enjoy the show give it a 5 star review! Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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Weekend Preview | French Rugby Makes HUGE Change & Welsh Exile Returns Home 14:31

3M ago14:31

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Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda: oh no neath RFU rebels Transfers Georgian domestic rugby Your moments of the week Finals weekend! if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate! cheers! follow my twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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TOP14 Digest | Six Nations Special #4: La Perfection En Irlande! + Dupont Replacement NAMED! 46:03

3M ago46:03

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Bonjour! in this episode we are discuss: star performers in Ireland vs France the drama surrounding Dupont's injury who could replace Dupont for France and Toulouse? THAT mental U20s game the return of Gael fickou? If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a friend, if you want to be a part of the live …

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Weekend Preview! | Wallabies Lions Warmup Announcement & Super Rugby Women's Check-in Pt.2 10:57

3M ago10:57

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Good Morning! on the agenda: Super Rugby Aupiki Rugby Europe Rugby's greatest rivalry x 4 Wallabies vs Fiji Championship clubs rebel You moments of the week If you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a mate! cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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TOP14 Digest | Maz's Parisian CONSPIRACY, R18 Review & Previewing Ireland vs France 30:23

3M ago30:23

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Bonjour! In this episode we discuss: Stade Francais vs La Rochelle Cheika to Racing? Ireland vs France predictions Lyon balls Pena Baiona If you enjoy the pod please consider giving is a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Weekend Preview! | Three Irish LEGENDS Retire & the Return of Women's Super Rugby 13:12

3M ago13:12

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Good Morning! Happy Friday! On the agenda today: legends retire women's super rugby is back coaching appointments abound Toulouse relegation??? your rugby moments of the week! URC/TOP14/Super Rugby is back Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/home if you'd like to help the show grow, please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with …

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TOP14 Digest | Six Nations Special #3: L'italie Humiliee & Could Stade Français Go Down?! 37:13

3M ago37:13

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Bonjour! in this episode we discuss: Who is France's best player Selection for Ireland Vannes win 3 in a row La Rochelle fanny Stade Francais in big trouble Maz teaches french Nonu is back! Predictions for R18 If you want to be part of the live recording you must follow the twitter account here: https://x.com/RugbyVous Learn more about your ad choi…

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Weekend Preview! | LEGENDARY Six Nations Captain Steps Away & MLR is Back! 11:56

3M ago11:56

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Good Morning! Happy Friday! On the agenda today: Autumn Nations fixtures announced Ross Byrne to Gloucester Rachel Malcolm to retire? Club Rugby Preview MLR Check-in Moments of the Week! If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate, it really helps out! Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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TOP14 Digest | Damian Penaud DROPPED: The Conspiracy Theories Why & R16 Review 35:54

4M ago35:54

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Bonjour! This week we speak about: Atlantic Coast derby Pau's record breaker Lions in France Lyon on fire Predictions for next weekend France selection vs Italy If you enjoy the show, please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a friend! Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The TRUTH About Rugby in Britain ft. Matt Hardy 45:09

4M ago45:09

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The Six Nations is in full flow and rugby fans in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are flocking to stadiums to watch the likes of Maro Itoje, Antoine Dupont and Fin Russell. But does it paint a false picture of the sport's popularity in the UK? There are those who would tell you that Rugby Union is dying in Britain. The WRU and the RFU are in c…

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Weekend Preview! | Do Americans HATE Scrums? + Super Rugby is Back x 2 14:33

4M ago14:33

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Good Morning! Happy Friday! On the Agenda today: the All Blacks sue Ineos South Africa move to London New league in England London Irish back? MLR rule changes Rugby Europe latest Super Rugby Americas Super Rugby Pacific URC Thank you for listening! If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and share a link with a friend! Foll…

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TOP14 Digest | Six Nations Special #2 - Défaite Dans L'Allianz! 32:34

4M ago32:34

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Bonjour! in this episode we discussed: What went wrong against England Who's getting the blame in France What's new with Racing Maz teaches French #2 Quatorze predictions This podcast is recorded as part pf a live twitter space, to be there for the recording follow: https://x.com/RugbyVous If you'd like to help this podcast grow, give it a 5 star r…

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Weekend Preview! | Coaching EXODUS Looming Over Rugby & Men's Rugby Europe Update 12:12

4M ago12:12

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Good Morning! On the agenda today: coaching merry-go-round Fiji homophobia scandal Japan to return to super rugby? Rugby Europe latest URC mega-derby You can follow me on twitter here: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby If you'd like to help the show grow, please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate! cheers! Learn more about…

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TOP14 Digest | Six Nations Special #1 - Victoire de Pays De Galles! 30:02

4M ago30:02

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Bonjour! In this episode we discuss: France vs Wales Dupont's aura Maz teaches French! Miserable Cymru Jalibert v Ntamack This podcast was recorded as part of a live twitter space, you can join the space live by following this account: https://x.com/RugbyVous If you'd like to help this show grow, please considering giving it a 5 star review and sha…

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Weekend Preview! | What's REALLY Happening With the Six Nations TV Rights & Rugby Europe Returns! 16:37

4M ago16:37

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Good Morning! On the agenda today: what's really happening with the 6N and TNT Cheika leaves tigers French tickets sell like hotcakes Intro to Rugby Europe Predictions for the weekend Don't forget to watch my YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featured If you'd like to help this podcast grow, a 5 star review and sharing a…

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TOP14 Digest | Scandal BREWING? Jaminet v Toulouse Explained & Toulon Batter La Rochelle 33:21

4M ago33:21

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Bonjour! in this episode we are discussing: Round 15 of the quatorze How Toulon thrasher La Rochelle Jaminet payment drama explained Toulouse fanny Racing are shite Lyon stun UBB France XV for Wales predicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Huw Griffin

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What Makes an Elite Level Number 10? Ft. AnalystGus 1:20:28

4M ago1:20:28

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No position in rugby union generates debate quite like the fly-half. So often the face of a rugby team, the number 10 is always under more scrutiny than any other player on the pitch. So how should we be judging fly halves in 2025, and what separates the good from the simply world class? This week on the HG Rugby podcast, was joined by professional…

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Weekend Preview! | RADICAL Six Nations Changes Being Discussed & Exploring the Pinnacle of Scottish Rugby 17:25

4M ago17:25

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Good Morning! on the agenda today: Six Nations Schedule Change Full Contact Cancelled New Wales Coaches Scottish Domestic League Listener's Moments of the Week URC Predictions If you want your moment of the week read out, follow me on https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby If you'd like to help the show grow, please give it a 5 star review and share a link …

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TOP14 Digest | DRAMA in France Camp & a Breton Culture Trip 28:44

4M ago28:44

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Bonjour! This Top14 specialist podcast looks a the latest news, results and culture from all things rugby in France! Game of the week: Clermont v Bristol Le Gossip: Galthie Pressure Fanny: Vannes in Llanelli Did you see that: La Rochelle lose again Stat: UBB v ST This podcast is recorded as part of a Twitter space, if you want to be a part of the l…

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Weekend Preview! | Powerful Captain Axed & Spanish Rugby is on the Rise! 13:02

5M ago13:02

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Good Morning! on the agenda today: new WRU Women's boss Six Nations squads released Captain changes Ilona Maher hype TOP14 heads to Spain Division de Honor Check-in Your rugby moments of the week! If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate, cheers! Follow my twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby …

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TOP14 Digest | How GOOD are UBB & How BAD Are the Le English? 30:31

5M ago30:31

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Bonjour! this podcast is recorded via twitter space, you can listen live and get involved in the discussion by following the account here: https://x.com/RugbyVous This week we discussed: Stade Français shock fightback UBB looking unstoppable The English teams looking dreadful More Jaminet controversy Quins Fanny Predictions for R4! if you enjoy the…

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Weekend Preview! | Honest Thoughts on the Mack Hansen Controversy & Celtic Challenge Check-in 17:08

5M ago17:08

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Good Morning! On the agenda today: Mack Hansen v Referees Who Chat the bed? Gloucester flag controversy Netflix series to be cancelled New laws again Celtic Challenge update Rugby moment of the week! If you'd like to help the show grow please give it a 5 star review and share a link with a friend! Follow my Twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Le…

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TOP14 Digest | Violence Erupting Across French Rugby & the INSANE Scrum Half Depth 32:26

5M ago32:26

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This Podcast is taken from a twitter live space, follow https://x.com/RugbyVous to take part in the conversation live! Bonjour! on the agenda today is: latest results discipline disaster Toulon takeover Le Gossip scrum halves for everyone what is a Pau? European predictions if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing…

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TOP14 Digest | The Real Reason Stade Francais Have Collapsed & The Wrong Boxing Day! 34:20

5M ago34:20

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Bonjour! 'Boxing Day weekend' is over (it had only just begun) and we must review what has happened and ask why, for instance: why are state Francis so bad why Lancaster is still in a job why La Rochelle sell out every week why Lyon are struggling why this is the best TOP14 title race of a generation and why is it called Boxing Day anyway? give us …

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The Real Team of 2024 ft. Harry Jones: 15 Players From 15 Nations Challenge! 26:08

5M ago26:08

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Harry is back for part 2 of our review of the top 15 men's rugby nations. This week we select our dream XV with a twist: you are only allowed one player from each nation! This USA men's eagle can mix it with the Springboks? Which Japanese superstar would look at home in the All Blacks? Get these answers and so much more by listening to this pod! If…

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Weekend Preview | Should Toby Booth Get the Wales Job & Festive Derbies Predicted 18:23

6M ago18:23

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Good Morning! On the agenda today: Toby Booth for Wales? South Africans Bring the Money Unpaid English Debts Law Changes Gouging Allegations Into to Japan League One URC & TOP14 Previews Shout Outs! If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a friend. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…