logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2022
43m 57s

A French Grand Slam with Sam Warburton

THE TIMES
About this episode
Stephen Jones, Alan Dymock and former British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton look back on the final weekend of the 6 Nations. They reflect on France winning their first Grand Slam in 12 years and speak to Thibault Giroud, France's Head of Performance, to understand how the French transformed into the best side in the northern hemisphere. Plus, they look at disappointing campaigns for England, Wales and Scotland and celebrate Italy's victory in Cardiff.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Today
Are one sided score lines an issue at the World Cup? When will LRZ return for Wales?
Following the opening round of fixtures at the women's Rugby World Cup, Alfie and Elgan look back on all the action. They discuss the Red Roses performance against the USA and question who impressed out of France, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada as the sides best placed to troubl ... Show More
38m 19s
Aug 18
Can the Red Roses finally win the world cup?
The women's world cup starts this week so Alfie Reynolds and Elgan Alderman look ahead to the tournament. They ask whether 2025 is going to be the year that England are finally crowned world champions and who out of France, Canada and New Zealand are best placed to trouble them. ... Show More
35 m
Aug 4
Goodbye from Australia - Lions tour review
Following the conclusion of the 2025 Lions tour Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Owen Slot and Will Kelleher bring you one final pod from Australian soil.They reflect on a joyous 7 weeks covering the tour, including their final reflections on the test series and what the future of the ... Show More
53m 15s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2022
The one about France
With France on the brink of a first Grand Slam in 12 years, we take an in-depth look at Fabien Galthie's side and how they've become one of the best teams in the world. Sara Orchard chats to Johnnie Beattie, who spent eight years playing in France, and journalist and French rugby ... Show More
45m 6s
Mar 2022
Vive Les Bleus!
The Six Nations is over for another year, and Chris Jones, Paul Grayson and Matt Dawson gather their thoughts after a spectacular final day, and dissect how France sealed their first Slam since 2010, despite England's best attempt to spoil the party in Paris! As well as asking wh ... Show More
33m 42s
Feb 2022
England survive & France thrive
Chris Jones, Matt Dawson and Philippa Tuttiett discuss what proved to be a tight contest at Twickenham, and Sara Orchard, Andy Nicol and Johnnie Beattie join from Murrayfield where they watched France show why they are the only team who are still in the hunt for a Grand Slam. 
36m 15s
Mar 2022
Maro and the Mona Lisa
Chris and Paul Grayson are in Paris to preview Saturday's Grand Slam showdown at the Stade de France. Will France be celebrating a first Six Nations title in 12 years or can England spoil the party in Paris? Chris has also been to the England hotel to chat to Maro Itoje about the ... Show More
38m 45s
Sep 2023
Welcome to France!
It's officially World Cup week so the Rugby Union Daily is back! To kick things off, Chris jumps on the Eurostar to Paris to meet All Blacks great Andrew Mehrtens. They look ahead to a bumper opening weekend across Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux and discuss their pre-tournament fa ... Show More
41m 47s
Mar 2024
England finish strong as Ireland clinch back-to-back titles
Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on the final round of the 2024 Six Nations as Ireland retain their title in Dublin and Wales finish bottom, picking up their first wooden spoon in 21 years. England finished their campaign with a thrilling match in Lyon, losing out to France by ju ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2019
Can England do it in France? A Women’s World Cup preview special
Mike Calvin is joined by Ann Marie Batson, Glenn Moore, and Rich Laverty as the Football Writers’ Podcast looks ahead to the 2019 Women’s World Cup which begins on Friday. The group assess England’s chances in France ahead of their opening game against Scotland. Standing in Engla ... Show More
40m 26s
Dec 2022
“England Look Confident, We’ll Beat France”
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan expects England to upset the odds against France on Saturday in the World Cup quarter-final, Kalvin Phillips believes manager Gareth Southgate deserves more credit for the job he’s done, Callum Wilson backs himself to make an impact if he ... Show More
13m 47s
Sep 2023
Mondial de rugby 2023 : l’épopée des capitaines d’Afrique du Sud, Australie, Royaume-Uni et Pays de Galles
France-Nouvelle-Zélande, c’était l’affiche du match d’ouverture de la Coupe du monde de rugby 2023 qui a débuté hier vendredi 8 septembre, au Stade de France à Saint-Denis. Une rencontre remportée (27-13) par le XV de France, mené par Antoine Dupont, un capitaine au bilan impress ... Show More
4m 58s