French RUGBY CONNECTIONS with Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper
by Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper
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- 🇬🇧GB · Rugby#38100K to 300K
- 🇩🇪DE · Rugby#7230K to 100K
- 🇺🇸US · Rugby#1525K to 30K
- 🇫🇷FR · Rugby#4630K to 100K
- 🇸🇪SE · Rugby#4730K to 100K
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77K to 249K🎙 Daily cadence·199 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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258K to 830K🇬🇧36%🇩🇪12%🇫🇷12%+7 more - Active Followers
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103K to 332K
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Top 14 Excitement & Surprises...Pau vs Racing 92 Preview & Paris Battle with La Rochelle!
Jun 13, 2026
17m 36s
Vannes’ Promotion Glory, Top 14 Shocks and Surprises, and What’s Next!
Jun 7, 2026
22m 36s
Champions Cup Showdown - Bordeaux-Bègles vs Leinster & Top 14 Updates
May 23, 2026
20m 11s
Le crunch! Will it it be Les Bleues finest win - 6 Nations Grande finale!
May 16, 2026
20m 04s
European Cup Highs & Lows, Bordeaux-Bègles Triumph, and Top 14 Tensions
May 9, 2026
18m 51s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/13/26 | Top 14 Excitement & Surprises...Pau vs Racing 92 Preview & Paris Battle with La Rochelle! | The French Rugby CONNECTONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the French flair! 17 mins long, no Ads. Established in 2020 Veronique Landew and co-host Bill Hooper discuss French rugby, starting with Pro D2 champions Vannes returning to the Top 14. They preview the Top 14 barrages: Pau vs Racing 92 at Stade du Hameau, noting Pau’s long wait since their last title in 1964, their renaissance and France-linked players, and both predict a Pau win; and Stade Français vs La Rochelle, highlighting La R... | 17m 36s | ||||||
| 6/7/26 | Vannes’ Promotion Glory, Top 14 Shocks and Surprises, and What’s Next! | Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper recap the Pro D2 final in Toulouse at Ernest Wallon, where Vannes beat Philippe Saint-André’s Provence 18–14 to win the PRO D2 Final and earn direct promotion to the Top 14, praising the massive Breton support, tense finish, and key tries by Robin Taccola and Ben Stevenson, while noting Provence still face an access match vs Perpignan. They then review Top 14 round 26, highlighted by Union Bordeaux-Bègles missing the top six after a 34–31 home loss to Clermont... | 22m 36s | ||||||
| 5/23/26 | Champions Cup Showdown - Bordeaux-Bègles vs Leinster & Top 14 Updates✨ | Champions Cuprugby+4 | — | Union Bordeaux BèglesLeinster+1 | Bilbao | Champions CupBordeaux-Bègles+5 | — | 20m 11s | |
| 5/16/26 | Le crunch! Will it it be Les Bleues finest win - 6 Nations Grande finale!✨ | Six Nationsrugby+3 | — | — | FranceEngland+1 | Six NationsFrance+5 | — | 20m 04s | |
| 5/9/26 | European Cup Highs & Lows, Bordeaux-Bègles Triumph, and Top 14 Tensions✨ | European CupTop 14+3 | — | ToulonLeinster+2 | — | European CupBordeaux Bègles+6 | — | 18m 51s | |
| 5/2/26 | Not too bad: 3 French Teams left in the Semi-finals - Champions CUP and Challenge Cup!✨ | Champions CupChallenge Cup+4 | Bill Hooper | French Rugby CONNECTIONS | — | French rugbyChampions Cup+4 | — | 21m 25s | |
| 4/25/26 | Top 14 Round 22 Preview: Playoff Race Tightens + Pro D2 Upsets & Women’s Six Nations✨ | Top 14Pro D2+3 | — | Stade FrançaisPau+6 | — | Top 14Pro D2+5 | — | 21m 25s | |
| 4/18/26 | Top 14 Round 21 Preview, Dupont on the Bench & Women’s Six Nations Update✨ | Top 14 previewrugby+3 | Bill Hooper | La RochelleBordeaux+10 | — | Top 14rugby preview+4 | — | 27m 28s | |
| 4/11/26 | Like a Deja vu! Champions CUP QF: Bordeaux vs Toulouse! Encore une fois!✨ | Champions Cuprugby preview+4 | — | ToulouseBordeaux-Bègles | Stade Chaban-Delmas | Champions CupBordeaux+6 | — | 25m 40s | |
| 3/28/26 | French Top 14 battle has started & Serge Blanco is...the new Mayor of Biarritz!✨ | Top 14playoff push+3 | — | MontpellierToulouse+1 | — | Top 14playoffs+5 | — | 22m 05s | |
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| 3/21/26 | Sealed with a kick by Ramos & French Rugby News!✨ | Six Nationsrugby+3 | — | — | FranceEngland | Six NationsFrance+5 | — | 22m 47s | |
| 3/14/26 | Can Les Bleus Still Win the Six Nations?✨ | Six Nationsrugby+5 | — | — | FranceScotland+1 | Les BleusSix Nations+5 | — | 22m 12s | |
| 3/1/26 | French Rugby Dominance: 6 Nations and Top 14 Highlights!✨ | Six NationsTop 14+4 | — | France | Italy | FranceItaly+7 | — | 24m 16s | |
| 2/21/26 | Six Nations: The Latin Battle Under the Roof - France vs Italy✨ | France vs ItalySix Nations Preview+3 | — | — | LilleStade Pierre-Mauroy+2 | Six NationsFrance+6 | — | 22m 24s | |
| 2/14/26 | Paris to Principality: A Rugby Rendezvous in Wales for Les Bleus✨ | Six NationsTop 14+4 | Bill Hooper | French Rugby CONNECTIONS | WalesFrance | Six NationsTop 14+5 | — | 30m 43s | |
| 2/7/26 | Nobody puts Matthieu Jalibert in the corner! Oh What a night for Les Bleus!✨ | French rugbySix Nations+4 | — | Stade de France | FranceIreland | French rugbySix Nations+6 | — | 21m 50s | |
| 1/31/26 | Mission for Galthie and Dupont: Conquering the 6 Nations (encore une fois)! | 17 mins long! French Rugby Express!!! Join Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper as they dive deep into the latest happenings in French rugby. This episode covers the wet and windy Six Nations Press Conference in Edinburgh, insights into the French squad and key players, and a detailed analysis of potential winners and teams to watch. The hosts also discuss Italy's progress and Wales' challenges, while providing updates on the Top 14 standings and notable matches. Stay tuned for in-depth coverage... | 18m 16s | ||||||
| 1/24/26 | The revolution has started for Les Bleux via Fabien Galthie! | Join Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper in this episode of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast as we dive into the latest happenings in the rugby world. We discuss the upcoming 6 Nations opening match in Paris and the contribution of new and influential players in the 42 players selected by Fabien Galthie and his staff to train at Marcoussis. We talked about Fabien Galthié's squad decisions, Antoine Dupont's return, and the presence of young talents. Tune in for an engaging conversation ... | 23m 41s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | The European Cup: When Rain and Rest Take a Try & Decisions for Mako Vunipola! | French Rugby CONNECTIONS: European Cup Strategies, Team Updates, and Behind the Scenes Join Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper in this episode of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast as they dive into the latest news and updates from the European Cup. They discuss the challenges faced by Toulouse, the unexpected player selections, and crucial match outcomes. The episode also covers the coaching strategies, player transfers, and noteworthy performances from teams like Bordeaux, Clermont, Toulon... | 17m 32s | ||||||
| 12/13/25 | French Rugby Rendez vous: Back From Bali to Blighty | We are back! Join Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper on the latest episode of the French Rugby Connection Podcast! This week, they dive into a detailed review of the recent Champions Cup matches, highlighting both triumphs and setbacks for French teams. They preview the upcoming games and discuss the challenges facing French clubs in the restructured championship. Also, catch up on the latest Top 14 rankings and what's happening in the Pro D2. Plus, updates on notable player movements and coac... | 21m 34s | ||||||
| 11/22/25 | Les Bleu, please finish on a high in the Autumn Internationals finale | In this edition of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the performance of the French rugby team against Fiji, highlighting positives such as the return of key players and the impact on the game. They also address concerns about the intensity of training on player stamina and performance. The lineup for the upcoming match against Australia is analysed, and the hosts provide insights on the importance of the ranking for the Rugby World Cup. Additionall... | 20m 25s | ||||||
| 11/16/25 | Breaking the Cycle: French Rugby's Road to Recovery ? | In this episode of the French Rugby Connections Podcast, Veronique Landew and co-host Bill Hooper delve into the recent France vs. South Africa match, analyzing what went wrong and what went right for the French team. They also preview the upcoming game against Fiji, discussing the team changes and the significance of this match for maintaining France's position in the World Cup seedings. The hosts highlight key players, strategy adjustments, and predict the outcome, providing listeners with ... | 21m 56s | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | Les Bleus vs the Boks Showdown - Revenge best served cold? | French Rugby Connection Podcast: France vs. South Africa Showdown In this episode of the French Rugby Connection Podcast, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the upcoming clash between France and South Africa, a rematch of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final. The episode features a deep dive into the French team selection, game strategies, and the animosity between the two sides. It also covers recent news, including player updates and predictions. The episode ends with a nostalgic r... | 22m 04s | ||||||
| 11/2/25 | Anticipating Impact: Les Bleus Squad's Preparation & Round 8 & 9 - TOP 14 | Join Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper on the latest episode of the French Rugby Connection podcast. This week, they delve into the recent and upcoming international matches, team compositions, and standout performances. Key highlights include discussions on Fabien Galthié’s surprising selections, the return of Charles Ollivon, and Toulouse's domination against Toulon. The hosts also cover the impact of star players like Antoine Dupont and Thomas Ramos, and speculate on Billy Vunipola’s potent... | 25m 47s | ||||||
| 10/25/25 | Top 14 battles at the bottom & at the top! | Welcome to this week's episode of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast with Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper! We reflect on Pau's thrilling win over Toulouse, taking them to the top of the Top 14 standings. We break down the weekend’s matches, including Pau vs. Racing 92, Mont de Marsan vs. Perpignan, and the hotly anticipated Toulon vs. Toulouse clash. Dive into the latest squad updates from Fabian Galthié for the upcoming internationals, highlighting the exciting new talent in the French te... | 24m 00s | ||||||
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