So Who are La Rochelle? | Squidge Rugby 

The best rugby channel on RU-vid, really hope this gets more attention.

We need a '5 years later' update- make it happen, Squidge!

Had to re-watch this after back to back Champions Cups. Mental 5 years for them!

Fascinating stuff. 5 years afterwards - and 2 chaampions cup- it would be interesting to revisit the ascension of the club.

This is borderline my favourite one of your videos(and I'm proudly scotsexual) , I had no idea about this before hand and it's been fantastic to learn

"La Rochelle decided to think outside the Beauxis" :)

I immediately clicked on this

And that, to winning the 2022 European Champions Cup. What a story.

Absolutely loving this. Watched rugby my entire life and never seen anyone give such interesting analysis that isn't obvious or simplified. Keep it up! Very easy to see you being picked up by a major broadcaster to do analysis maybe even on live games?

You should do one on the Leinster Academy .

"Think outside the Beauxis" - that line finished me!!!! Love this channel

Completely agree with you on Gourdon. He is by far the most talented French player right now. And I don't even know if he will keep his place in the French squad. What a shame.

Can you do a video on Munster, Your opinions on the IRFU and Leinster (Carberry to Ulster etc..)? Love this channel. Keep up the good work!

Could you do one on Newcastle falcons this season cos they've been amazing

Such a good channel, always clicking them notifications as soon as I see them :)

This was a great one. You the man Squidge, keep it up! Fully confident this channel is going to explode like Munster's tackling ability in 30+ degrees of heat

Awesome video and talking about a team not many mention in Stade Rochelais. So far, my favorite rugby channel that puts comedy to the sport. I’ll be sure to chuck some money to you on Patreon.

i have to pause it about 60 times a video haha

Great video. Didn't know much about La Rochelle other than the siege that happened in Huguenot rebellions in the mid 17th century and was immortalized in the film "The Four Musketeers" Starring Oliver Reede and Micheal York. But thanks for the video, I feel so educated now. Looking forward to seeing more.

Keep at it mate, the rugby world has been in need of this caliber of content for some time now. Big fan. All the best.

Such a great channel! I literally watch your videos twice: first to listen to you then again so I can read every little detail you put in haha. So much effort put into your vids and it's great coz it's like watching a humerous video on rugby conspiracies based on what ever topic is relevant 👏 Keep them coming!!!

whatching all the way from france, and I must admit your job is incredible and you touch so many very sensitives points on actual french rugby

i've just spent the last few hours re-watching all your videos (read: most, but i'm getting there) with heavy space bar use so i can read all the bonus content. excellent work, keep it up

Your videos only seem to get better and better. They're so fascinating and entertaining, and surprisingly funny due to their fast-paced nature. Keep it up mate.

Genuinely excellent and impassioned rugby analysis packaged in a sort of simultaneous zaney and dry British wit. The charmingly chaotic captions may give you some form of brain epilepsy, but it's bloody good!

Who’s here after they became European champions

Your channel really inspires me to become a faster reader. I dont even follow rugby that much but these videos are so good

Your videos are such high quality this channel gonna explode sometime soon

Your videos are nothing short of completely brillant. Please keep them coming and try making a Podcast !!

I don't watch rugby but these videos are single-handedly getting me into it, they're amazing

A perfect combination of hilarious dry comedy and interesting rugby analysis, what more could you ask for!?!?

Mate, I love your rugby channel. Full of great analysis, humour and interesting tidbits. Love watching your videos, keep up the great work.

Awesome video, love the way they play. Im a new fan of La Rochelle. huge fan from NZ

man thats an insane level of analysis in one vid. most entertaning channel on youtube!

This is the first time I used Patreon, so worth it, keep up the good work.

Really enjoyed this... would be really interested in you covering more 'underrated' teams that not many people are high on.

Undoubtedly my fav channel right now! Keep up the great work

Why do you spoil us with such great rugby content. Cheers from nyc xoxoxoxoxo

You and the jaguares are getting me back on rugby. Learned about this sport 3 years ago started playing it 2 years ago had to leave it this season for personal projects, the team did not need me and the wife getting pregnant. Thanks for making me enjoy rugby again.

As an Englishman who spent a year living in La Rochelle (last season when they had their incredible year finishing top of the table) I thoroughly enjoyed this mate. I'm glad to see that there were other people outside of the city/country who could appreciate the remarkable achievements this club made as I myself was blown away the more I learnt about it. Keep it up man, look forward to your other videos.

These vids are great, wish I had knowledge like this. This is the best rugby channel on RU-vid!

Power to you young man. You do a good job. Congratulations, your efforts are appreciated by all Union people. God bless.

Very witty, well researched and informative. Keep the videos coming man.

This is the first youtube video I've ever watched after getting a notification about it on the app, my favourite channel.

Mate, your research, analysis and podt-production is insane keep up the good work please

Best rugby youtube videos by a mile... keep the amazing work up!

He just makes such good rugby videos, it’s not even right

Do a vid about the springboks

This is probably my favourite video of yours. I just found it again after a friend of mine sent me link whe you published it. An in depth analysis of a borderline fringe topic, at least in the anglosphere, in an entertaining format should be more recognised. Thank you very much for this.

It may have not have been requested but I certainly was wondering what their story was! Another great video, keep 'em coming!

Your videos are like nothing I've ever seen. Excellent job with this one, as with all of them. Looking forward to more!

Class video! You'll get head hunted soon mate, these videos will get very popular very quickly. Keep going!

Great topic, had no idea about this as I don't really watch the french league. But what a story, might have to look more into it.

Great videos man. I just wish you could upload more. So funny, entertaining and interesting.

We need more channels like you on RU-vid

These vidz are great, your channel needs more recognition

I absolutely love this guy. One of my favourite videos on youtube

I’m a big Ulstermen but would be good to hear your say on things chap, love the vids!

First: I freaking love these videos. Partly because they are funny but also because I have to either watch it a dozen times or at half speed to catch all the jokes! Second: it really is great analysis Also the rugby equivalent of a Monty Python gag! Love it.

Great vid! And kudos to La Rochelle, what a smart way to build a great club!

Absolutely fantastic analysis. Keep it up! Video idea: impact of Richard Cockerill on Edinburgh

This is my favorite rugby channel

I have just come across your channel and it's amazing. You have the right level of humour and actual analysis. Your videos are veey interesting. If you have time please can you make a video on what has gone wrong for Leicester Tigers in recent years, I would love to hear your take on it.

Excellent! Yet another great video. Great analysis.

Very clever. Why hasn't one of the big broadcasters snapped him up already? The insight is next level.

i enjoy watching your analysis of everything rugby

Mate, that was a bloody great video. Subscribed

La Rochelle, very interesting story, as I never heard of them. Well done bringing them to light. There was some good players in that team alright.

this could be the best rugby channel on youtube!

I don't even follow Rugby and I love your videos. Great quality and consistent. Keep up the good work!

I'd love to see your take on super rugby! come on get amongst it!

This is an awesome channel and I have watched every video! Great job dude.

‘It’s like the splits....or punching Austin Healy”😂😂😂

Man your videos are AMAZING!!! big fan, subscribed instantly.

These are really well thought out, funny videos. Love all of them, keep up the good work!!

i love your videos it´s clear that you put lots of effort in doing it Greetings from argentina

Love La Rochelle, great town, rugby mad!

Nice work mate. Would be cool to see a video on how rugby is growing around the world, getting more popular in Italy, less popular in Australia, popular in the Pacific but lacks funding etc etc..

I love your rugby videos please keep making them

Just patreoned you (on the back), keep it up man :)

I'm from la rochelle and I come back from time to time to this video to say to myself that no matter what happens I will support this club forever !

congrats - excellent channel. keep up the good work.

brilliant. I thought they were just another french club that got a new rich owner etc.. Thanks for the enlightenment. The IRFU central contracting vs ENG/FREN individual clubs could be a fun video

Love the videos, so great to have a good rugby youtuber out there to watch. Can u do a video on what has gone wrong for bath since the 2014-15 season

One of few youtubers vids I like before I’ve even finished the video 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Squidge! Mate I would like to see something on the demise of Bath and Harlequins? Keep these videos coming! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Could we get a video on teams using 2 openside flankers like Scotland, wales and Australia

Fantastic rugby channel. :)

Love the channel. I am long time fan of Newcastle Falcons, could you do a video on why we are suddenly doing much better, and discuss the impact of players like (but not limited to): Goneva, Latu, Sinotti.

One other thing that la Rochelle do that's interesting is they like experimenting with playing players out of position. Couple of seasons ago they played Uini Atonio in the second row a bit, they also successfully converted Levani Botia from being one of the bulkier 12s in France to probably one of the fastest 7s, and several of their backs seem to be confortable playing everywhere. Probably makes it a lot harder to plan for la Rochelle when you can't predict the personnel or where they'll be

Best rugby channel. Could you do one on the 'Drua' club?

The picture on 8:33 is from Bruges, a city in Belgium, just so you know. (they have a great rugby team too)

Great to see a spotlight put on the Top 14.

Living in a "rugby town" does sound very cool. Spending a month in Europe watching top14 is on my bucket list.

Love your sense of humour, keep it up

I sometimes think I should do a lot of blow before these vids to see if I can keep up with the text on the video but to no avail. Good vid though

Amazing breakdown, thanks pal

Binge watching through your videos my man, they're really good.. would appreciate some analysis on NZ Rugby, it might be coming to a Northern Hemisphere near you ;)

You should do a video on northern vs southern hemisphere rugby. I'd be interested to see what you think the differences are and why southern hemisphere has been so dominant the past few years

Could you please do a video on Munster rugby. Just to educate people on the history of the club and what it means to the fans. I feel like it would get a huge amount of support. Thanks very much