Is the Prem facing an attendance problem despite producing some of the most entertaining rugby we’ve ever seen?
This week on The Rugby Paper Roundup, Ben Jaycock and Paul Williams look ahead to a huge weekend of rugby as the Champions Cup returns, while discussing worrying crowd numbers at Saracens and Exeter Chiefs, the Welsh regions’ start to the URC season and England‘s blockbuster women’s international against Canada.
On this week’s show…
Premiership attendances
Northampton Saints and Bath combine for 119 points, but why are there empty seats at Saracens and Exeter?
Champions Cup preview
Can Northampton defend their European crown? We look ahead to Gloucester v Bordeaux, Toulouse v Exeter, Pau v Leicester Tigers, Clermont v Leinster and more.
Welsh rugby revival?
Encouraging signs from the Ospreys, Scarlets and Dragons, plus who’s hot and who’s not in the URC heading into Europe.
England v Canada
After their dramatic 26-26 draw, can Canada finally end the Red Roses’ unbeaten run on home soil?
Championship and National Leagues
Worcester’s extraordinary start, plus Plymouth and Tonbridge’s unbeaten records.
Join the debate
Is Premiership rugby becoming too expensive for supporters? Which English club will go furthest in Europe? And can Canada shock England?
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