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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.
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