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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 2d

Rosbifs Rugby did a pretty good job of predicting the unpredictable #ProD2 this week 👍

Only let down by Brive in the last match on Friday night.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 4d

And in the end SAXV proves Rosbifs Rugby right. What a mad last 5 minutes; that's why we love #ProD2

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 4d

It started well for SAXV before somewhat unraveling. Still in it at half time though.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 4d

15000 seats sold in 30 minutes for the RC Vannes-Grenoble match to be held in Rennes.
#FiertéBretonne #ProD2

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 5d

15000 seats go on sale tomorrow for the forthcoming #ProD2 clash between Vannes and Grenoble to be held at Roazhon Park in Rennes on 16 Nov. Hoping to fill the 29778 capacity stadium.
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Ouverture de la billetterie, prix des places, bus pour les abonnés… Ce qu’il faut savoir sur le choc RC Vannes - Grenoble au Roazhon Park

Pour la première fois de son histoire, le RCV va délocaliser un match de championnat au Roazhon Park, le 16 novembre face à Grenoble. Les places sont mises en vente ce jeudi 30 octobre à 14 h, les pri...

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 8d

57.5 for #ProD2

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 10d

Yes! SAXV are back with a win at Brive that few are likely to have predicted.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 10d

SAXV leading at half time on a wet night in Brive 😲

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 16d

What a contest; I enjoyed that. Great result for Pau!

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 16d

I'm for Pau. Unfortunately they've not managed to create as much as I hoped in the first half. Without Simmonds the second half will be a real challenge.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 17d

Yes it's an excellent hybrid grass surface which was given a thorough restoration before the Top 14 season.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 18d

Full time and Rosbifs Rugby were right 👍

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 18d

Half time in Vannes; the first prediction is looking safe so far.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 18d

But apparently RC Vannes are saying that nothing is official.
actu.fr/bretagne/van...

« Rien d’officiel » : un match du Rugby Club Vannes délocalisé à Rennes en Pro D2 ?

Le match de Pro D2 entre Vannes et Grenoble pourrait être délocalisé au Roazhon Park de Rennes le dimanche 16 novembre 2025. Selon le club, rien d’officiel pour l’instant.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 18d

The local press is now stating that the move to the stadium in Rennes has now been confirmed.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 20d

Best ever pod! Ben Stevenson, Vannes, bagpipes and pastries; what's not to like?

Encouraging to hear Ben say that a more attacking style is part of Vannes' training. This echos comments I've seen from Jean-Noêl Spitzer in the press. I look forward to seeing it put into practice this Thursday.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 20d

From a selfish point of view I am not sure about this; I so enjoy the atmosphere of home matches at La Rabine.

I suppose it offers more rugby fans in Brittany the opportunity of attending a match. Hopefully with 29000 fans the experience will surpass my expectations.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 21d

Autumn oak
#bretagne

Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 22d

Yes, not very exciting. There's been some good rugby in between all the knock-ons. But no suspense; UBB were never going to get anywhere near a losing bonus point.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 22d

Red wine? I thought that colour was out of favour 🤔

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 24d

No #ProD2 tonight so I thought I'd watch a nice competitive URC match. Men against boys so far; hopefully Scarlets can get their act together in the second half.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks for another good pod 👍

I too am disappointed by Vannes' lack of expansive intent. The game plan now seems clear; camp in the opposition 22 and score preferably through forward power or otherwise via a sniping scrum half. Keep the backs happy by occasionally creating a gap for them to score.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · Oct 2

Yes I agree. On French TV Vannes' Anthony Bouthier apologised to the spectators for the poor offering.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · Oct 2

Just to be clear the two game time recommendations are alternatives. A federation/league can implement one, the other or both.

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Chris Howson @chrishowson.bsky.social · Oct 2

The players are back in training today and Friday's match should go ahead.
www.ledauphine.com/sport/2025/1...

Rugby - Pro D2. FCG : les joueurs ont repris l’entraînement, le match face à Provence Rugby confirmé

Jouera, jouera pas ? Depuis mardi et la décision des joueurs du FC Grenoble rugby de ne plus s’entraîner – par solidarité avec leur entraîneur ...

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