"'Twas the Night Before Rugby..."

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Seismic changes in English rugby & the 6 Nations run-in

Last week the English league system saw its biggest shake-up since the dawn of professionalism: it was confirmed that from 2029/30 the PREM will change to a franchise system and there will be no promotion or relegation starting next season.Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and Stuart Barn ...  Show more

Six Nations halfway house: Can Scotland or Ireland stop France’s procession?

It's a fallow week in the 6 Nations so Alfie Reynolds, Elgan Alderman and Stuart Barnes discuss all of the action from round three.They chat about Scotland's nervy performance in Cardiff as Gregor Townsend's side (just!) got the victory. Was this Scotland banishing demons from pr ...  Show more

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