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Good morning! happy Friday! on the agenda: RFU Civil war continues Joe Schmidt replaces himself PAC4 preview Super Rugby preview Transfers Listener's moments of the week if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate. cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonjour! on the agenda today derby week Vannes still fighting Parisian rugby in strife Clermont v Lyon thriller W6N summary European cup previewed if you enjoy the show please consider giving a 5 star rating and sending a link to a mate, merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good morning! Happy Friday! On the agenda today: Japan looks to limit foreigners Lyon finals GOAT Is back Transfers Vancouver Highlanders Rugby moments of the week W6N URC/Super Rugby/Prem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonjour! in the agenda today Results Lyon into top 6 Lubbock to Bayonne rumour Le Garrec's Dive ROG keeps it shot Menager Twins Predictions if you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star review and share a link with a mate. Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda this week: Ioane transfer Connacht Coach leaves See Steve Next Tuesday Shute Shield Check-in W6N/WREC Listeners moments of the week Super Rugby, URC & TOP14 Previewed If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonjour! on this week's episode: Toiulon and Toulouse go to war TOP14 expenditure explained Star player W6N Predictions If you like the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate. Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda today: Cardiff administration WRU Strategy Welsh DoR Transfers Women's Rugby Argentina Rugby Super Rugby Preview If you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonjour! on the agenda today: A day out at UBB World Cup losses ROG clock ticking Parachute pain Why Toulon can beat Toulouse If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate! Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most attended game of club rugby ever was held not in England, Ireland, France or South Africa. It was held in Barcelona, Northern Spain. When people talk about growing the game of rugby union, they often mention USA or Georgia or further afield in Asia, but they never mention Spain. I was joined by Carl Dawson to get the inside story of the rise of Spanish Rugby and ask what is stopping the Spanish from becoming a rugby superpower. Carl talks me through the rugby scene in Spain from the club game, through women's and sevens to the men's team recent incredible success in Rugby Europe. He tells me the star players and the tactics the Spanish used to overcome their fierce rivals Portugal. We then discuss the next steps for Spanish rugby both in terms of the World Cup and a possible inclusion in the Six Nations. Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Morning! on the agenda today: Worcester Warriors return Summer fixtures announced Transfers Parliament gets money warning WER Check-in Rugby Moments off the Week Super Rugby Preview If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a friend. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonjour! on the agenda this week: Castres vs Toulon Drama LNR President Doubles Down on Sanctions Answering Listener's Questions Scrum Stats W6N Check-in Boring Europe If you want your questions answered live on air, follow this twitter account: https://x.com/RugbyVous if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a friend. Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda this week: Lions coaches announced New Springbok sponsor Transfers W6N Moments of the week URC & Super Rugby Preview Read my substack on the women's six nations here: https://thepiraterugby.substack.com/p/5-things-you-missed-womens-six-nations?r=2nk5sv If you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5-star review and sharing a link with a mate. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonjour! on the agenda today: Simmonds brothers collide ROG in trouble again Jaminet update UBB hang on against Toulouse Women's Six Nations update R20 preview if you want to be part of the live recoding for the show follow this account on twitter: https://x.com/RugbyVous If you enjoyed it please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate. Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I was joined by former Lions & South Africa number 10 Andre Pretorius to review the 2025 Six Nations. He gave his expert view on what went wrong for Ireland as they slipped from back to back champions and seeking a second grand slam in three years to third in the standings and looking like their golden years had come to an end. He also gives his honest opinion on the heated debate around the fly-half position. We then turned our attention to Six Nations champions France. Andre explained how their magical attack has a lot more structure to it that first meets the eye and gives his thoughts on if the likes of Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Thomas Ramos are the most exciting players in the world right now. Andre uses his insights from being a defence coach in Japan to break down the Shaun Edwards defence and tells tales of his time playing for Toulon in the TOP14. We finish the show with the former springbok giving us an insight into life in Japan and what learnings he has taken from coaching in a totally different culture. #springboks #ireland #france #sixnations #coaching #japan #southafrica #rugby #podcast Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good morning! On the Agenda: England to leave twickenham? Signing bonanza Newcastle in trouble WRU stand by 4 regions REC Results Club rugby is back W6N Your moments of the week! Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby if you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate! cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonjour! in this week's show we discuss: France lifting the 6N title Pressure off Galthie? Star players Gatland to Stade Francais? Women's 6N is back Top14 R19 Preview If you want to be part of the live recording of this show, follow: https://x.com/RugbyVous If you enjoy the show give it a 5 star review! Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Morning! Happy Friday! on the agenda: oh no neath RFU rebels Transfers Georgian domestic rugby Your moments of the week Finals weekend! if you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate! cheers! follow my twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonjour! in this episode we are discuss: star performers in Ireland vs France the drama surrounding Dupont's injury who could replace Dupont for France and Toulouse? THAT mental U20s game the return of Gael fickou? If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a friend, if you want to be a part of the live recording please follow https://x.com/RugbyVous on twitter. Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Morning! on the agenda: Super Rugby Aupiki Rugby Europe Rugby's greatest rivalry x 4 Wallabies vs Fiji Championship clubs rebel You moments of the week If you enjoy the show please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a mate! cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonjour! In this episode we discuss: Stade Francais vs La Rochelle Cheika to Racing? Ireland vs France predictions Lyon balls Pena Baiona If you enjoy the pod please consider giving is a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate! merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Morning! Happy Friday! On the agenda today: legends retire women's super rugby is back coaching appointments abound Toulouse relegation??? your rugby moments of the week! URC/TOP14/Super Rugby is back Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/home if you'd like to help the show grow, please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonjour! in this episode we discuss: Who is France's best player Selection for Ireland Vannes win 3 in a row La Rochelle fanny Stade Francais in big trouble Maz teaches french Nonu is back! Predictions for R18 If you want to be part of the live recording you must follow the twitter account here: https://x.com/RugbyVous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Morning! Happy Friday! On the agenda today: Autumn Nations fixtures announced Ross Byrne to Gloucester Rachel Malcolm to retire? Club Rugby Preview MLR Check-in Moments of the Week! If you enjoy the show please consider giving it a 5 star review and sharing a link with a mate, it really helps out! Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonjour! This week we speak about: Atlantic Coast derby Pau's record breaker Lions in France Lyon on fire Predictions for next weekend France selection vs Italy If you enjoy the show, please give it a 5 star rating and share a link with a friend! Merci! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Six Nations is in full flow and rugby fans in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are flocking to stadiums to watch the likes of Maro Itoje, Antoine Dupont and Fin Russell. But does it paint a false picture of the sport's popularity in the UK? There are those who would tell you that Rugby Union is dying in Britain. The WRU and the RFU are in crisis. There is no money in it, attendances are down and clubs are going out of business. We are constantly hearing that there is a desperate need for a shake up, ranging from law changes to new marketing strategies and everything in between. But is that really what's needed? I was joined by CityAM Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy to debate the health of Rugby in Britain, is there really a doomsday scenario right around the corner or is there yet hope for the game we love? We draw on examples from club rugby, test rugby and women's rugby to reach our conclusion and give our verdict on what should be the sport's next move. Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby If you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate! many thanks in advance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices