French RUGBY CONNECTIONS with Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper

Author: Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper

Rugby Podcast with a Gallic twist (Warning: Strong French Accent from Veronique ;-) about the latest news about French Rugby: TOP 14, the 6 Nations, European Rugby, and the world of Rugby in 20 minutes! Subscribe now to the French Rugby Connections Podcast and don't miss out!
Be a guest on this podcast

Language: en-gb

Genres: Rugby, Sports

Contact email: Get it

Feed URL: Get it

iTunes ID: Get it

Get all podcast data

Listen Now...

Top 14 Round 21 Preview, Dupont on the Bench & Women’s Six Nations Update
Episode 25
Saturday, 18 April, 2026

Véronique Landew is joined with co-host Bill Hooper on the French Rugby Connections podcast to review a standout Top 14 “classico” week and look ahead to Round 21 with five rounds left, including La Rochelle vs Bordeaux, Clermont vs Lyon, Bayonne vs Pau, Montpellier vs Perpignan, Castres vs Toulouse, and Sunday’s Paris derby Racing 92 vs Stade Français. They discuss the Top 14 table with Toulouse leading on 71 points and a tight chase through the mid-table, plus the pressure around the bottom. They note Antoine Dupont is set to start on the bench for Toulouse at Castres. Off-field, they mention staff fatigue and Frank Azéma, and highlight referee Holly Davidson taking charge of Clermont vs Lyon. The episode also covers Pro D2/playoff talk and a Women’s Six Nations update ahead of Wales vs France on BBC iPlayer, including injury concerns and France’s expected strong showing.Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, the rugby podcast with a Gallic twist and French flair. Established in 2020!