About this episode

Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the close match between New Zealand and France in the Nations Championship and Toulouse's recent title win.

Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with the gallic flair! 15 mins long! NO ADS Established in 2020! Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper recap Toulouse’s latest title win over a tenacious Montpellier and note Toulouse’s chance to break a 1990s-era record with a fifth consecutive Top 14 win next year. They then review the inaugural Nations Championship match in which New Zealand beat France 34–32, praising France’s fast start (Penaud try inside 60 seconds) but citing mi...

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Hosts: Véronique Landew, Bill Hooper

Topics covered

• Nations Championship
• rugby
• Toulouse
• New Zealand vs France
• Top 14
• sports analysis

Keywords

• Nations Championship
• All Blacks
• Les Bleus
• rugby
• Toulouse
• Montpellier
• Top 14
• Penaud try

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Toulouse, Montpellier, New Zealand, France

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