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Jun 2022
54m 39s

Simon Massie-Taylor and Marlie Packer

THE TIMES
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Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes host the latest episode of The Ruck. They're joined by Saracens captain, Marlie Packer, who won Player of the Match in the Premier 15s Final as Saracens secured another title. Plus, Simon Massie-Taylor Premiership Rugby's CEO, who talks about some of the big issues facing the game. And, Steve and Stuart preview the semi-final line-up in Premiership and name their God or Goddess of the week.

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