French RUGBY CONNECTIONS with Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper

French Rugby Connections: Brittany Adventure and Top 14 Excitement In this episode of the French Rugby Connections podcast, hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss Bill's upcoming trip to Brittany to watch Vannes play Grenoble for a chance to enter the Top 14. They reflect on the significance of this match for the clubs, especially Vannes, which has never reached this level. The episod...

Véronique Landew  and Bill Hooper discuss the recent exciting events in French rugby, particularly Toulouse's tense win against Leinster. They analyse key moments and players, including Thomas Ramos, Richie Arnold, Jack Willis, and Antoine Dupont. The episode covers Toulouse's top status in the Top 14, the intense competition for playoff spots, and the upcoming Pro D2 final between Vanne...

French Rugby Connection: Toulouse vs Leinster Pre-Match Preview In this episode of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast,  Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper dive into a detailed discussion about the upcoming European Champions Cup final between Toulouse and Leinster. They analyse team strengths, key players, and tactical decisions, including the surprising selection of Blair Kinghorn over Thomas Ram...

This edition of the French Rugby Connections podcast, hosted by Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper, delves into the upcoming European Rugby semi-final featuring Toulouse against Harlequins. As Harlequins prepares for their first European Cup semi-final, we share our predictions on game outcomes, including a focus on the final potentially being Toulouse vs. Leinster. We also cover the Top 14 and Pro...

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...

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,...

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 match...

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 a...

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&apo...

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 f...

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 a...

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 pred...

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'...

🔥 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...

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,...

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 pla...

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 table Another tries fest for Damien Penaud in the snow The preview of Champions cup game involving Top 14 sides All Black, Sam Whitlock joins Pau And more Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS...

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 Penaud Bernard Laporte takes over at struggling Montpellier Yes, 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 twi...

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 th...

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 sore...