French RUGBY CONNECTIONS with 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, ProD2, the 6 Nations & European Rugby, and the world of Rugby. We also have a chat with a Rugby guest occasionally. Subscribe now to French Rugby Connections Podcast and don't miss out!
French RUGBY CONNECTIONS with Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper
Top 14 Rhytms: From Heartbeats to Headlines
Top 14 Rugby Digest in less than 20 minutes!
Join hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper on the latest episode of the French Rugby Connections podcast as they dive into recent Top 14 match results and league standings, including Bordeaux Begles' win against Perpignan and upcoming games. They discuss pressing player updates like Romain Ntamack's injury and the absence of Nicolas Deporteere from the Autumn Internationals. The episode also sheds light on the serious issue of Paul Willemse's repeated head injuries and required rest period. Stay tuned for insights on the Global Rugby Players Foundation and its support for former players, the new 20-minute red card rule, and the Women's Rugby World Cup draw highlighting the need for a level playing field.
Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist!
00:00 Intro music
00:19 Podcast Hosts Introduction
01:07 Rugby Updates and Personal Anecdotes
02:16 Top 14 Rankings and Upcoming Matches
05:04 Match Highlights and Player Performances
09:09 Injury Reports and Player Updates
09:44 Player Welfare and Retirement Decisions
10:23 Global Rugby Players Foundation
11:28 Transitioning from Rugby to Civilian Life
12:57 New Red Card Rules in Rugby
14:56 Autumn Internationals Preview
15:24 Jack Willis Extends Contract with Toulouse
16:28 Women's Rugby World Cup Draw
17:58 Closing Remarks and Future Discussions