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by Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper
Rugby Podcast with a Gallic twist (Warning: Strong French Accent from Veronique ;-) about the latest news about French Rugby: TOP 14, the 6 Nations, European Rugby, and the world of Rugby in 20 minutes!
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Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper preview the Champions Cup final in Bilbao between Union Bordeaux Bègles and Leinster, expecting a tight match where breakdown policing, heat, and Bordeaux’s pacey backline (Penaud, Bielle-Biarrey, Jalibert, Lucu) could be decisive, while warning of Leinster’s structure - Coach Nienaber-led defense, and Gibson-Park’s influence; both predict a Bordeaux win (around 25–15 or 28–12). They applaud Montpellier’s third Challenge Cup title after scoring nine tries agai...
Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper preview Le Crunch as France, unbeaten in this Six Nations, face England’s Red Roses, unbeaten since losing to France in 2018, in the sold-out finale at Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux, discussing France’s improved belief under their new coach, Francois Ratier, defensive strength, discipline, but aware of the threats posed by England. They then review Top 14 Round 24 fixtures, explain the barrage playoff format, and assess the tight race for the top six, ...
Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper review the European Cup semi-finals, praising Toulon’s narrow 29–25 loss to Leinster in Dublin and Bordeaux Bègles’ high-intensity win over Bath at a sold-out Chaban-Delmas to set up a Champions Cup final vs Leinster in Bilbao. They highlight the fly-half duel between Matthieu Jalibert and Finn Russell, and their unexpectedly strong defence, while criticising pundit and coaching complaints about refereeing and warning about match official abuse filtering...
This episode features a concise conversation between French Veronique Landew and co-host Bill Hooper (an English/French citizen), highlighting the pivotal games in the European Champions Cup this weekend, with a review of the TOP 14, Pro D2, and the latest rugby news! 20 Minutes Long and NO ADS! The French Rugby CONNECTIONS was Established in 2020! The First ENGLISH Podcast in English about the French Rugby created and hosted by a French woman, with Freelance English rugby Journalists!
Top 14 Round 22 Preview: Playoff Race Tightens + Pro D2 Upsets & Women’s Six Nations In this French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast episode, Veronique Landewm, with co-host Bill Hooper preview Top 14 Round 22 as the battle for the top six intensifies, discussing recent results and key fixtures including Stade Français vs Pau, Bordeaux-Bègles vs Montpellier, and Toulouse vs Clermont, plus the impact of Bayonne’s slump and La Rochelle’s win over Bordeaux. They note Toulouse’s depth, Racing 92’s ...
Véronique Landew is joined with co-host Bill Hooper on the French Rugby Connections podcast to review a standout Top 14 “classico” week and look ahead to Round 21 with five rounds left, including La Rochelle vs Bordeaux, Clermont vs Lyon, Bayonne vs Pau, Montpellier vs Perpignan, Castres vs Toulouse, and Sunday’s Paris derby Racing 92 vs Stade Français. They discuss the Top 14 table with Toulouse leading on 71 points and a tight chase through the mid-table, plus the pressure around the bottom...
Véronique Landew and co-host Bill Hooper preview a major European rugby weekend as the Champions Cup returns, focusing on Glasgow vs Toulon and the headline quarter-final Bordeaux-Bègles vs Toulouse at Stade Chaban-Delmas, framed as a clash of top-level squads with key matchups and discipline likely decisive. They note Toulouse’s pursuit of another European title, Bordeaux’s ambition for a first, and discuss players including Dupont and Jalibert, plus selection questions across both teams. Th...
Top 14 Round 20 Preview: Playoff Push, Relegation Battle & Pro D2 Update | French Rugby CONNECTIONS Veronique Landew and co-host Bill Hooper preview a pivotal Top 14 Round 20 as the league enters the final third of the regular season, with playoff spots, home semifinals to play for, and relegation on the line. They discuss Montpellier’s surge up the table, Toulouse’s need to maintain momentum, Bordeaux’s big win, the crowd’s booing of Romain Ntamack, and the experiment of Damian Penaud ...
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Rugby Podcast with a Gallic twist (Warning: Strong French Accent from Veronique ;-) about the latest news about French Rugby: TOP 14, the 6 Nations, European Rugby, and the world of Rugby in 20 minutes!
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