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Oct 2021
53m 25s

Premier 15's, Agents vs Clubs and what i...

THE TIMES
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Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and pod regular Mark Evans are back for another busy episode. As well as going through the weekend's Premiership results, they chat with The Times' Jess Hayden to catch up on the opening 5 rounds of the Premier 15s. Plus, why is Welsh domestic rugby struggling? What is going on between clubs and agents in England? And, as always the panel pick their god or goddess of the week.

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