Do the Prem's blowouts challenge its franchise future?

Do the Prem's blowouts challenge its franchise future?

From The Ruck by The Times

April 20, 2026 · 1h 0m

About this episode

The episode discusses the contrasting performances in the Gallagher Premiership and Women's 6 Nations, including investment trends and record attendance at women's events.

It was a week of contrasts in both the Prem and Women's 6 Nations. In the Gallagher Prem the league continues to attract new investment but Sale were humiliated at home on Sunday, whilst Gloucester, Newcastle and Harlequins also suffered heavy defeats. Was that down to a lack of jeopardy due to no relegation? Or other factors? Scotland v England at Murrayfield set a new record attendance for a standalone women's sporting event north of the border. But, on the pitch are the sides further apart than ever after England's thumping win? When will the Red Roses next lose? Plus, Joe Launchbury chats to Alfie & Will after he announced he would retire from rugby at the end of the season. *** Allianz Future Fund | Allianz Insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alfie, Will

Guest: Joe Launchbury

Topics covered

  • rugby
  • women's sports
  • Premiership
  • investment
  • relegation
  • record attendance

Keywords

  • Premiership
  • rugby
  • Joe Launchbury
  • Women's 6 Nations
  • record attendance
  • relegation
  • investment

Sponsors

Allianz Insurance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gallagher Prem

Places: Scotland, England, Murrayfield

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