Le French Rugby Podcast

England scrum half Dan Robson joins us to discuss his new life in Pau, whether the regulations for England players plying their trade abroad might change, his own lack of international starts, life under Eddie Jones, initiations, nicknames and much more. Plus, we discuss more woes for Montpellier, some huge transfer rumours and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com

Scotland scrum half Ben White joins us to fill us in on how he's settling into life in Toulon, the whirlwind of a move after the demise of London Irish, the disappointment of Scotland's World Cup campaign, the different role of a number nine in France, feeling reinvigorated in the Top 14 and much more. Plus, we discuss Richard Cockerill's departure from Montpellier and Bernard Laporte's shock appointment, together with Patrice Collazo and co, the changing role of Raphael Ibanez with France and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com

We're joined by Canada international Tyler Ardron fresh from his standout performance in Castres' thrashing of Oyonnax, in which he did a bit of maul surfing that went viral too. We hear about his new contract, life in the Tarn, the lengths he's gone to in order to play for his country, his thoughts on Kingsley Jones, what's wrong with Canadian rugby and how he's hoping to end his career at the 2027 World Cup. Plus, we discuss Patrice Collazo's departure from Brive, Melvyn Jaminet's move to Toulon, Henry Arundell's dazzling debut, Antoine Dupont and co's sevens sabbatical and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com

We catch up with Stade Francais second row JJ van der Mescht to find out about his journey from South Africa to Paris and dreams of playing for France. He talks us through his relationship with Paul Willemse and desire to follow in his footsteps, as well as the new coaching regime at Stade Francais, life under Gonzalo Quesada last season, the impending initiations for Joe Marchant and co and much more besides. Plus, we discuss all the Top 14 action, there are a host of juicy transfer rumours to go through and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com

We're joined by former Springbok international and South Africa U20 captain Arno Botha to bask in the glory of the Boks' back-to-back World Cup wins and discuss the return of the Top 14 and a new dawn for Lyon. He tells us about keeping Siya Kolisi out of the team when they made their international debuts and about the injury he suffered playing against Johnnie, we chat about what Kolisi will bring to the Top 14, find out who at Lyon lost a bet on the World Cup final and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com

We're joined by World Cup winner, former Springbok Player of the Year and current La Rochelle scrum coach Gurthro Steenkamp to discuss every possible area of the scrum, as well as other less important areas, after South Africa's win over England and to look ahead to the World Cup final against the All Blacks. We also talk French regret, what next for Les Bleus and the changes that are happening. Plus, we chat about the return of the Top 14, the new Nations Championship being ratified and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com

We're joined by France second row Paul Willemse to discuss the epic quarter-final clash with South Africa, as well as his devastating injury on the eve of the tournament and return to fitness now should he be called upon. We delve deep into the key individual contests and tactical battle, as well as discussing everything from Dupont's facial protection to Rassie's light show. Plus, we predict the outcome of the other quarter-finals and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com

We're joined by a man who played a prominent role for Italy at the last couple of World Cups, Michele Campagnaro, to discuss France's massive showdown against the Azzurri to finish off Pool A. We discuss whether Italy's style of play is naive, the psychological impact of the All Blacks defeat, the rivalry between the two teams, the decision to replace Kieran Crowley with Gonzalo Quesada, the future of Italian rugby and Michele's upcoming house move to become Johnnie's new neighbour! Plus, we look ahead to all the games in the final round of the pool stage and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com

We're joined by the oldest player at this year's World Cup (but not the oldest player ever at the tournament!) to discuss that title, the prospect of facing a full noise France side and what needs to be done to ensure so-called Tier 2 nations can see bigger improvements. We also hear about his incredible journey, life with Johnnie in Bayonne, playing in the French regional leagues last season, what it was like to face the All Blacks again, Le Roux Malan's injury and much more. Plus, we look ahead to the next batch of World Cup games and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com