{"podcast":{"title":"Rosbifs Rugby","slug":"rosbifs-rugby-6880049","podcast_index_feed_id":6880049,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG1341220921","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/47789246-9ab3-11ef-8306-93e55ea1fe60/image/12058d763aea07567c690d1dbe6fb820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Richard Croney & Rob Graham","episode_count":128,"summary":"Join Rob and Rich, two Englishmen ('Rosbifs'), as they dive into the heart of French rugby. From the glitz and glamour of the Top14, the madness of ProD2 and the highs and lows of Les Bleus on the international stage, this podcast is a love letter to France's brutal but beautiful game. There's stories from travels to France, dubious insights into French cuisine and culture, and even the odd bit of advice on getting you out to watch a game. Whether you're a die-hard French rugby nerd, curious about the towns and cities central to the game across the Channel, or just enjoy the odd tall tale from our special guests, The Rosbifs Rugby Podcast has you covered! This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions such as… How do I follow French Rugby in the UK? How do I follow French Rugby if I don’t speak French? What happened to Le French Rugby Podcast? Is there anyone that talks about French Rugby in English? What is good about French Rugby? Why is rugby popular in France? How does French rugby have so much money? What Top 14 team should I support? Are there any podcasts about French Rugby, Top 14 or Pro D2? What is the best rugby experience in France? What is the best place…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T06:19:09.424315+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rosbifs-rugby-6880049"},"episode":{"title":"S3 EP25 - A Welshman in France with Illtud Dafydd","slug":"s3-ep25-a-welshman-in-france-with-illtud-dafydd","published_at":"2026-02-10T04:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rosbifs-rugby-6880049/s3-ep25-a-welshman-in-france-with-illtud-dafydd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rosbifs-rugby-6880049","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG2163473674.mp3?updated=1770684561","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG2163473674.mp3?updated=1770684561","summary":"France are off to a flyer, and we're joined by Paris-based Welsh journalist Illtud Dafydd to discuss a blistering start to the 6 Nations for Fabien Galthié's men. We also get the lowdown on Top 14 club and country shenanigans, Red Star Rugby and the best coffee in Paris! Plus, we preview a cracking weekend with internationals, Top 14 and Pro D2 action wall to wall. You can hear more from Illtud in his weekly newsletter \"Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch\" on Substack: https://illtuddafydd.substack.com/ Look out for further previews from us at Rosbifs of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby OR Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App! Illtud Dafydd Interview: 00:15 Intro & France Review - France v Ireland Review - Thoughts on Fabien Galthié 22:34 France v Wales Preview 32:51 Top 14 Status Update 38:54 Pro D2 Summary (inc. Background info on Nevers) 44:30 Life in France: Rugby & Recommendations 54:06 Top 14 Round 17 Preview 58:53 France U20s v Ireland U20s Thoughts 1:00:20 Pro D2 Round 20 Preview 01:03:29 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"France are off to a flyer, and we're joined by Paris-based Welsh journalist Illtud Dafydd to discuss a blistering start to the 6 Nations for Fabien Galthi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4498,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rosbifs-rugby-6880049/episodes/s3-ep25-a-welshman-in-france-with-illtud-dafydd/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rosbifs-rugby-6880049/s3-ep25-a-welshman-in-france-with-illtud-dafydd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}