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Published 2022-04-25

A Grand Slam Decider and Who Will Make The Top 4?

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Will Kelleher, Alex Lowe and Adam Hathaway look back on the latest round of action in the Gallagher Premiership and debate who will get the final spot in the play-offs. They are joined by England flanker Marlie Packer ahead of England's Grand Slam decider against France, Jess Hayden rounds up the other results from the Women's 6 Nations and they select their God or Goddess of the week.

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Will Kelleher, Alex Lowe and Adam Hathaway look back on the latest round of action in the Gallagher Premiership and debate who will get the final spot in the play-offs. They are joined by England flanker Marlie Packer ahead of England's Grand Slam decider against France, Jess Hayden rounds up the other results from the Women's 6 Nations and they select their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-04-18

Europe sees red's as the quarter-final line-up is confirmed

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Alex Lowe, Stuart Barnes and Stephen Jones look back on the second legs of the last-16 in the Champions Cup. They ask why we are seeing so many red cards in matches and preview the quarter-final line-up for the Champions and Challenge cups. Plus they look ahead to round 4 of the Women's 6 Nations and name their God or Goddess of the week.

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Alex Lowe, Stuart Barnes and Stephen Jones look back on the second legs of the last-16 in the Champions Cup. They ask why we are seeing so many red cards in matches and preview the quarter-final line-up for the Champions and Challenge cups. Plus they look ahead to round 4 of the Women's 6 Nations and name their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-04-11

Double Leg Last-16 in Europe and the Women's 6 Nations

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Stephen Jones hosts the latest episode of The Ruck and is joined by Stuart Barnes and Alan Dymock. They discuss the first legs of the last-16 in the Champions Cup and ask if the competition still has the same appeal. Plus, they run through the latest results in the women's 6 Nations as England beat Wales in front of a record crowd and they name their God or Goddess of the week.

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Stephen Jones hosts the latest episode of The Ruck and is joined by Stuart Barnes and Alan Dymock. They discuss the first legs of the last-16 in the Champions Cup and ask if the competition still has the same appeal. Plus, they run through the latest results in the women's 6 Nations as England beat Wales in front of a record crowd and they name their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-04-04

Will Ealing get promoted? Women's 6 Nations and Premiership latest

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Will Kelleher hosts the latest episode of The Ruck and is joined by Mark Evans and Alan Dymock. They chat with Director of Rugby at Ealing, Ben Ward, after the club won the Championship for the first time this weekend but still don't know if they will win an appeal to get promoted to the Premiership. They round-up the latest in the Premiership and Women's 6 Nations and preview the last-16 of the Champions Cup this weekend.

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Will Kelleher hosts the latest episode of The Ruck and is joined by Mark Evans and Alan Dymock. They chat with Director of Rugby at Ealing, Ben Ward, after the club won the Championship for the first time this weekend but still don't know if they will win an appeal to get promoted to the Premiership. They round-up the latest in the Premiership and Women's 6 Nations and preview the last-16 of the Champions Cup this weekend.

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Published 2022-03-28

Is the Premiership final inevitable? And Women's 6 Nations.

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Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and Alan Dymock look back on the latest round of fixtures in the Premiership. They ask if a Leicester v Saracens final is inevitable and discuss how technology and statistics can improve the game on television. Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and the panel talk about the opening round of the women's 6 Nations. Plus they pick their God or Goddess of the week.

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Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and Alan Dymock look back on the latest round of fixtures in the Premiership. They ask if a Leicester v Saracens final is inevitable and discuss how technology and statistics can improve the game on television. Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and the panel talk about the opening round of the women's 6 Nations. Plus they pick their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-03-24

Women's 6 Nations Preview with Sarah McKenna

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Stephen Jones and Jess Hayden are joined by England full-back Sarah McKenna to look ahead to the start of the Women's 6 Nations. They preview what promises to be the biggest and most high profile edition of the tournament to date and Jess even tries to explain to Steve what TikTok is, who is the new title sponsor. They also hear from Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap, World Player of the Year Zoe Aldcroft and discuss all the big talking points ahead of the opening weekend.

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Stephen Jones and Jess Hayden are joined by England full-back Sarah McKenna to look ahead to the start of the Women's 6 Nations. They preview what promises to be the biggest and most high profile edition of the tournament to date and Jess even tries to explain to Steve what TikTok is, who is the new title sponsor. They also hear from Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap, World Player of the Year Zoe Aldcroft and discuss all the big talking points ahead of the opening weekend.

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Published 2022-03-21

A French Grand Slam with Sam Warburton

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Stephen Jones, Alan Dymock and former British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton look back on the final weekend of the 6 Nations. They reflect on France winning their first Grand Slam in 12 years and speak to Thibault Giroud, France's Head of Performance, to understand how the French transformed into the best side in the northern hemisphere. Plus, they look at disappointing campaigns for England, Wales and Scotland and celebrate Italy's victory in Cardiff.

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Stephen Jones, Alan Dymock and former British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton look back on the final weekend of the 6 Nations. They reflect on France winning their first Grand Slam in 12 years and speak to Thibault Giroud, France's Head of Performance, to understand how the French transformed into the best side in the northern hemisphere. Plus, they look at disappointing campaigns for England, Wales and Scotland and celebrate Italy's victory in Cardiff.

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Published 2022-03-14

6 Nations Round 4 and the French Grand Slam is alive!

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Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and Alan Dymock look back on the latest round of the 6 Nations and Spain's big victory over Portugal to qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. They assess England's valiant defeat to Ireland and are joined by the former England back-row Joe Worsley to look ahead to France vs England, with France aiming for a first 6 Nations title and Grand Slam in 12 years. Plus Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and they pick their God or Goddess of the week.

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Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and Alan Dymock look back on the latest round of the 6 Nations and Spain's big victory over Portugal to qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. They assess England's valiant defeat to Ireland and are joined by the former England back-row Joe Worsley to look ahead to France vs England, with France aiming for a first 6 Nations title and Grand Slam in 12 years. Plus Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and they pick their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-03-07

Six Nations Round Four Preview with Sam Warburton

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Will Kelleher and Stephen Jones are joined by the former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton as they look ahead to round four of the 2022 Six Nations which includes a huge game on the road for France in Wales. Plus, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game, Will, Steve and Sam look back on this weekend's action in the Gallagher Premiership and they name their God or Goddess of the week.

You can read more from the likes of Will, Stephen and Sam in the Times and Sunday Times: www.thetimes.co.uk/topic/rugby-union

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Will Kelleher and Stephen Jones are joined by the former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton as they look ahead to round four of the 2022 Six Nations which includes a huge game on the road for France in Wales. Plus, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game, Will, Steve and Sam look back on this weekend's action in the Gallagher Premiership and they name their God or Goddess of the week.

You can read more from the likes of Will, Stephen and Sam in the Times and Sunday Times: www.thetimes.co.uk/topic/rugby-union

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Published 2022-02-28

England vs Wales with Jamie Roberts and building for the World Cup

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Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher look back on the third round of the 6 Nations. Wales and British and Irish Lion centre, Jamie Roberts, joins them from Australia where he now plays club rugby for the New South Wales Waratahs. They look back on England's victory over Wales and discuss Eddie Jones saying England will be ready for the World Cup. Plus, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and the boys have their God or Goddess of the week.

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Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher look back on the third round of the 6 Nations. Wales and British and Irish Lion centre, Jamie Roberts, joins them from Australia where he now plays club rugby for the New South Wales Waratahs. They look back on England's victory over Wales and discuss Eddie Jones saying England will be ready for the World Cup. Plus, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and the boys have their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-02-21

6 Nations Round 3 Preview with Dylan Hartley

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Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Will Kelleher are joined by the former England captain Dylan Hartley on the latest episode of the week. They look ahead to round 3 of the 2022 6 Nations, including a massive game at Twickenham between England and Wales. Plus, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game, Alex, Steve and Will look back on this weekends action in the Gallagher Premiership and they name their God or Goddess of the week.

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Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Will Kelleher are joined by the former England captain Dylan Hartley on the latest episode of the week. They look ahead to round 3 of the 2022 6 Nations, including a massive game at Twickenham between England and Wales. Plus, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game, Alex, Steve and Will look back on this weekends action in the Gallagher Premiership and they name their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-02-14

6 Nations Round 2 and a rugby half-time show?

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Stephen Jones, Alan Dymock and Mark Evans are back for the latest episode of The Ruck. They look back on the second round of the 6 Nations including wins for Wales, France and England. Plus, they ask could rugby have a Super Bowl style half-time show? And they pick their God or Goddess of the week.

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Stephen Jones, Alan Dymock and Mark Evans are back for the latest episode of The Ruck. They look back on the second round of the 6 Nations including wins for Wales, France and England. Plus, they ask could rugby have a Super Bowl style half-time show? And they pick their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-02-07

6 Nations 2022 Round 1 and Shaun Edwards

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Will Kelleher, Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones look back on the opening weekend of the 2022 6 Nations, including Scotland's victory over England as well as wins for Ireland and France. Shaun Edwards, the French defence coach, joins the pod to preview their massive match with Ireland this weekend. Plus, the boys run through the latest results in the Gallagher Premiership, Jess Hayden has the latest in the women's game and they select their God or Goddess of the week.

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Will Kelleher, Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones look back on the opening weekend of the 2022 6 Nations, including Scotland's victory over England as well as wins for Ireland and France. Shaun Edwards, the French defence coach, joins the pod to preview their massive match with Ireland this weekend. Plus, the boys run through the latest results in the Gallagher Premiership, Jess Hayden has the latest in the women's game and they select their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-01-31

Calcutta Cup with Greig Laidlaw

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Alan Dymock and Mark Evans host the latest episode of The Ruck podcast. They look back on a weekend full of upsets in the Gallagher Premiership and look ahead to the start of the 6 Nations. Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw joins them to look ahead to Scotland hosting England at Murrayfield. Jess Hayden has her women's rugby round-up and Alan and Mark pick their God or Goddess of the week.

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Alan Dymock and Mark Evans host the latest episode of The Ruck podcast. They look back on a weekend full of upsets in the Gallagher Premiership and look ahead to the start of the 6 Nations. Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw joins them to look ahead to Scotland hosting England at Murrayfield. Jess Hayden has her women's rugby round-up and Alan and Mark pick their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-01-25

6 Nations Special!

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Alan Dymock hosts a 6 Nations special ahead of the 2022 tournament. He tackles some of the big questions facing the Championship. Such as, should there be promotion and relegation? Are Georgia or South Africa ready to join the competition? And how special is it for both players and officials? He speaks with the Director General of Georgian Rugby Lasha Khurtisdze, Italian Performance Director Franco Smith, France back-rower Gregory Aldritt and international referee Wayne Barnes. Plus many more.

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Alan Dymock hosts a 6 Nations special ahead of the 2022 tournament. He tackles some of the big questions facing the Championship. Such as, should there be promotion and relegation? Are Georgia or South Africa ready to join the competition? And how special is it for both players and officials? He speaks with the Director General of Georgian Rugby Lasha Khurtisdze, Italian Performance Director Franco Smith, France back-rower Gregory Aldritt and international referee Wayne Barnes. Plus many more.

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Published 2022-01-24

Europe Round 4 and a terrestrial Premiership TV deal

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Stephen Jones, Will Kelleher and Alan Dymock review the final round of group stage matches in the Champions Cup. They are also joined by Premiership Rugby CEO Simon Massie-Taylor to discuss the latest television deal which will see games aired on terrestrial television. Jess Hayden rounds up the latest results in the women's game, the panel chat about the England 6 Nations squad and they name their God or Goddess of the week.

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Stephen Jones, Will Kelleher and Alan Dymock review the final round of group stage matches in the Champions Cup. They are also joined by Premiership Rugby CEO Simon Massie-Taylor to discuss the latest television deal which will see games aired on terrestrial television. Jess Hayden rounds up the latest results in the women's game, the panel chat about the England 6 Nations squad and they name their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-01-17

From the Sublime to the Ridiculous - Europe Round 3

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Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones welcome Will Kelleher, the new Deputy Rugby Correspondent for The Times, onto the pod for the first time! They look back on the third round of European matches and preview the big selection decisions facing Eddie Jones when he names his 6 Nations squad this week. They are also joined by Wasps Skills Coach, Ed Robinson, to chat about the clubs famous victory over Toulouse. Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and the panel selects their God or Goddess of the week.

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Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones welcome Will Kelleher, the new Deputy Rugby Correspondent for The Times, onto the pod for the first time! They look back on the third round of European matches and preview the big selection decisions facing Eddie Jones when he names his 6 Nations squad this week. They are also joined by Wasps Skills Coach, Ed Robinson, to chat about the clubs famous victory over Toulouse. Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and the panel selects their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-01-10

Midseason Premiership Trends

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Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Alan Dymock look back on the latest round of Gallagher Premiership rugby. It marks the halfway point of the season and so they are joined by the former Saracens and England performance analyst Ross Hamilton to discuss what trends he can identify for the 2021-2022 season. Jess Hayden has the latest in the women's game and the panel also select their God or Goddess of the week.

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Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Alan Dymock look back on the latest round of Gallagher Premiership rugby. It marks the halfway point of the season and so they are joined by the former Saracens and England performance analyst Ross Hamilton to discuss what trends he can identify for the 2021-2022 season. Jess Hayden has the latest in the women's game and the panel also select their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2022-01-03

Why are Leicester being investigated?

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Steven Jones, Mark Evans and Alan Dymock are back for the first episode of 2022! Alex Lowe also joins to explain why Leicester Tigers are being investigated for a potential salary cap breach. Plus, they look at the latest round of results in the Gallagher Premiership, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and they select their God or Goddess of the week.

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Steven Jones, Mark Evans and Alan Dymock are back for the first episode of 2022! Alex Lowe also joins to explain why Leicester Tigers are being investigated for a potential salary cap breach. Plus, they look at the latest round of results in the Gallagher Premiership, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and they select their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2021-12-27

Christmas and New Year Special with Abby Dow

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone involved with The Ruck! On this festive episode, Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones look back on 2021 and cast their gaze forward into 2022. Their special guest is the England and Wasps winger Abby Dow who looks back on her excellent year as well as looking ahead to next years World Cup in New Zealand. Plus, Abi is our end of year quiz master!

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone involved with The Ruck! On this festive episode, Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones look back on 2021 and cast their gaze forward into 2022. Their special guest is the England and Wasps winger Abby Dow who looks back on her excellent year as well as looking ahead to next years World Cup in New Zealand. Plus, Abi is our end of year quiz master!

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Published 2021-12-20

Rugby Recruitment and Europe Round 2

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Stephen Jones, Mark Evans and Alan Dymock review the latest round of European matches and discuss the future of this season's Champions Cup following a raft of postponed matches. Former Head of Recruitment at Leicester Tigers, Jan McGinty also joins the show to discuss the current recruitment landscape with the salary cap being reduced next season. Plus Jess Hayden has a round-up of the results in the Premier 15s.

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Stephen Jones, Mark Evans and Alan Dymock review the latest round of European matches and discuss the future of this season's Champions Cup following a raft of postponed matches. Former Head of Recruitment at Leicester Tigers, Jan McGinty also joins the show to discuss the current recruitment landscape with the salary cap being reduced next season. Plus Jess Hayden has a round-up of the results in the Premier 15s.

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Published 2021-12-13

Europe round 1 and the new Women's Rugby Association

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Stephen Jones and Alex Lowe are joined by Jonny Fordham, former Rugby Union Correspondent for The Sun, to look back on the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup. They also chat to Polly Barnes from the newly formed Women's Rugby Association, to find out what the union is aiming to achieve. Jess Hayden rounds up the latest results in the women's game and the panel selects their God or Goddess of the week.

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Stephen Jones and Alex Lowe are joined by Jonny Fordham, former Rugby Union Correspondent for The Sun, to look back on the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup. They also chat to Polly Barnes from the newly formed Women's Rugby Association, to find out what the union is aiming to achieve. Jess Hayden rounds up the latest results in the women's game and the panel selects their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2021-12-06

Top 10 Players in the World!

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Alex Lowe, Alan Dymock and Mark Evans are back in studio as they discuss who are the 10 best rugby players in the world! Plus, they look back on another weekend of Premiership rugby, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest results in the women's game and the boys give their God or Goddess of the week.

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Alex Lowe, Alan Dymock and Mark Evans are back in studio as they discuss who are the 10 best rugby players in the world! Plus, they look back on another weekend of Premiership rugby, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest results in the women's game and the boys give their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2021-11-29

International eligibility and the return of the Premiership

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Alex Lowe is joined by Alan Dymock and Mark Evans to chat about the latest in the world of rugby. They're joined by the CEO of Pacific Rugby Welfare, Dan Leo, to discuss the changes to international eligibility laws and what it means for the sport. Plus, they go through the most recent round of Premiership fixtures and select their God or Goddess of the week.

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Alex Lowe is joined by Alan Dymock and Mark Evans to chat about the latest in the world of rugby. They're joined by the CEO of Pacific Rugby Welfare, Dan Leo, to discuss the changes to international eligibility laws and what it means for the sport. Plus, they go through the most recent round of Premiership fixtures and select their God or Goddess of the week.

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Published 2021-11-22

The Autumn finishes with a bang!

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Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Alan Dymock look back on the final weekend of the Autumn Nations Series including wins for England's men and women. The Times' John Westerby joins the pod after he was in the Stade de France as New Zealand lost for the second week in a row. Plus, they discuss Scotland, Ireland and Wales' Autumn and Jess Hayden rounds up the results in the women's game.

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Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Alan Dymock look back on the final weekend of the Autumn Nations Series including wins for England's men and women. The Times' John Westerby joins the pod after he was in the Stade de France as New Zealand lost for the second week in a row. Plus, they discuss Scotland, Ireland and Wales' Autumn and Jess Hayden rounds up the results in the women's game.

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Published 2021-11-15

Ireland's 'famous' win, but what about Australia?

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Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones are back in the studio with Stuart Barnes also joining the show. Following a big weekend of autumn rugby, former Ireland back-row Alan Quinlan looks back on Ireland beating the All Blacks (again!) whilst two time world cup winner Phil Kearns chats about the Wallabies losing at Twickenham and the 2027 World Cup bid. Plus, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game.

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Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones are back in the studio with Stuart Barnes also joining the show. Following a big weekend of autumn rugby, former Ireland back-row Alan Quinlan looks back on Ireland beating the All Blacks (again!) whilst two time world cup winner Phil Kearns chats about the Wallabies losing at Twickenham and the 2027 World Cup bid. Plus, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game.

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Published 2021-11-08

Rugby's next superstar and the latest from the Autumn

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Stephen Jones and Owen Slot are joined by broadcasting giant John Inverdale to review all the weekends rugby. They dissect the latest in the Autumn Nations Series, including Eddie Jones' comments on Marcus Smith. Plus, former Scotland captain John Barclay chats about Scotland's victory over Australia. And, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game, following another thumping England win over New Zealand.

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Stephen Jones and Owen Slot are joined by broadcasting giant John Inverdale to review all the weekends rugby. They dissect the latest in the Autumn Nations Series, including Eddie Jones' comments on Marcus Smith. Plus, former Scotland captain John Barclay chats about Scotland's victory over Australia. And, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game, following another thumping England win over New Zealand.

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Published 2021-11-01

Autumn Rugby and Simon Middleton

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Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe, Jess Hayden and Mark Evans look back on a busy weekend of rugby. Including autumn internationals for Wales and Scotland and the latest in the Premiership. Plus there was a big victory for the Red Roses against New Zealand, so the England head coach Simon Middleton joins the podcast.

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Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe, Jess Hayden and Mark Evans look back on a busy weekend of rugby. Including autumn internationals for Wales and Scotland and the latest in the Premiership. Plus there was a big victory for the Red Roses against New Zealand, so the England head coach Simon Middleton joins the podcast.

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Published 2021-10-27

Autumn Internationals Preview

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Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Alan Dymock preview the Autumn Internationals which get underway this weekend. Jess Hayden also looks ahead to the women's fixtures and rounds up what is happening in the domestic game over the coming weeks. Plus, Alex chats with the former New Zealand centre Conrad Smith as Wales prepare to face the All-Blacks on Saturday.

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Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Alan Dymock preview the Autumn Internationals which get underway this weekend. Jess Hayden also looks ahead to the women's fixtures and rounds up what is happening in the domestic game over the coming weeks. Plus, Alex chats with the former New Zealand centre Conrad Smith as Wales prepare to face the All-Blacks on Saturday.

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Published 2021-10-18

Eddie names his Autumn England squad

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Alex Lowe, Stuart Barnes and Alan Dymock react to Eddie Jones' England squad for the autumn internationals, including some surprise selections! They also review another entertaining weekend of Premiership action, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest from the women's game and Christian Day from the RPA talks leggings and synthetic pitches.

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Alex Lowe, Stuart Barnes and Alan Dymock react to Eddie Jones' England squad for the autumn internationals, including some surprise selections! They also review another entertaining weekend of Premiership action, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest from the women's game and Christian Day from the RPA talks leggings and synthetic pitches.

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Published 2021-10-11

Premier 15's, Agents vs Clubs and what is happening in Wales?

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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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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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Published 2021-10-04

Premiership Round 3 and James Horwill on the Rugby Championship

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Alex Lowe, Alan Dymock and Stuart Barnes look back on the closest round of Premiership fixtures since the 2016/17 season. Plus they are joined by former Australia captain James Horwill to reflect on the conclusion of the Rugby Championship.

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Alex Lowe, Alan Dymock and Stuart Barnes look back on the closest round of Premiership fixtures since the 2016/17 season. Plus they are joined by former Australia captain James Horwill to reflect on the conclusion of the Rugby Championship.

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Published 2021-09-27

Law Trials with Christophe Ridley

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Alex Lowe, Owen Slot and Stephen Jones return to look back on the second week of the 2021-2022 Premiership Rugby season. They are joined by Alan Dymock, the features writer for Rugby World magazine. As well as assessing what is going wrong for Exeter and Bristol the panel are joined by Premiership referee Christophe Ridley to discuss the new law trials this season. Plus, Steve questions Eddie Jones' latest England squad selection and they ask if the Ultimate Rugby Championship can be a success?

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Alex Lowe, Owen Slot and Stephen Jones return to look back on the second week of the 2021-2022 Premiership Rugby season. They are joined by Alan Dymock, the features writer for Rugby World magazine. As well as assessing what is going wrong for Exeter and Bristol the panel are joined by Premiership referee Christophe Ridley to discuss the new law trials this season. Plus, Steve questions Eddie Jones' latest England squad selection and they ask if the Ultimate Rugby Championship can be a success?

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Published 2021-09-20

New Season, New Pod!

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Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Owen Slot are back following the first weekend of the new Gallagher Premiership season. They have pod regular Mark Evans alongside them to dissect the opening weekend, including big wins for Saracens and Leicester. Plus, Stephen and Owen give their final thoughts on the Lions Tour now the dust has settled on the lacklustre series.

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Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Owen Slot are back following the first weekend of the new Gallagher Premiership season. They have pod regular Mark Evans alongside them to dissect the opening weekend, including big wins for Saracens and Leicester. Plus, Stephen and Owen give their final thoughts on the Lions Tour now the dust has settled on the lacklustre series.

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Published 2021-08-08

Thank you and Goodnight...

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Stephen Jones and Owen Slot end their South African odyssey with the help of Stuart Barnes as they review the final Test defeat for the Lions and take a look back at the longest and most challenging of seasons.

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Stephen Jones and Owen Slot end their South African odyssey with the help of Stuart Barnes as they review the final Test defeat for the Lions and take a look back at the longest and most challenging of seasons.

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Published 2021-08-06

Final Test Preview

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Owen Slot and Stephen Jones are joined by former Springbok coach Gary Gold to preview the decisive final Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions

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Owen Slot and Stephen Jones are joined by former Springbok coach Gary Gold to preview the decisive final Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions

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Published 2021-08-02

Boks Bite Back

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Stuart Barnes is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio and Owen Slot to pick through the bones of defeat to South Africa for the British & Irish Lions in the second Test in Cape Town.

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Stuart Barnes is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio and Owen Slot to pick through the bones of defeat to South Africa for the British & Irish Lions in the second Test in Cape Town.

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Published 2021-07-29

Who is Jaco Johan?

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Owen Slot and Stephen Jones are joined from their Cape Town base by Jonny Fordham of The Sun to preview the second Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions. Plus, the identity of the mysterious Jaco Johan is finally revealed...

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Owen Slot and Stephen Jones are joined from their Cape Town base by Jonny Fordham of The Sun to preview the second Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions. Plus, the identity of the mysterious Jaco Johan is finally revealed...

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Published 2021-07-25

1-0 to the Lions

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Stephen Jones and Owen Slot celebrate the British & Irish Lions winning the first Test against South Africa with the help of Stuart Barnes and former Lions captain Sam Warburton.

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Stephen Jones and Owen Slot celebrate the British & Irish Lions winning the first Test against South Africa with the help of Stuart Barnes and former Lions captain Sam Warburton.

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Published 2021-07-22

Scoop of the Century

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The Ruck's courageous Cape Town cohort, Owen Slot and Stephen Jones, are joined by Alex Lowe - the man who knew the Lions team for the first Test against the Springboks before anyone else and broke the news exclusively in The Times.

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The Ruck's courageous Cape Town cohort, Owen Slot and Stephen Jones, are joined by Alex Lowe - the man who knew the Lions team for the first Test against the Springboks before anyone else and broke the news exclusively in The Times.

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Published 2021-07-19

The Selection Committee

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Stuart Barnes is joined by the South African Ruck contingent in Cape Town, Stephen Jones and Owen Slot, to pick their definitive starting XV for the first Test between the British & Irish Lions and the Springboks

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Stuart Barnes is joined by the South African Ruck contingent in Cape Town, Stephen Jones and Owen Slot, to pick their definitive starting XV for the first Test between the British & Irish Lions and the Springboks

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Published 2021-07-15

A Side? You call THAT an A side?

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The only rugby podcast actually on tour in South Africa continues its intrepid trek as Owen Slot and Stephen Jones review the Lions loss against South Africa A whilst local journalist Brenden Nel casts his eye over the Springboks.

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The only rugby podcast actually on tour in South Africa continues its intrepid trek as Owen Slot and Stephen Jones review the Lions loss against South Africa A whilst local journalist Brenden Nel casts his eye over the Springboks.

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Published 2021-07-12

Cape Town Calling

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The Ruck's tour of South Africa moves from the high veldt to the coast as the Lions prepare for their toughest match of the trip to date against South Africa A. Alex Lowe, Stuart Barnes and our intrepid tourists Owen Slot and Stephen Jones discuss the victory against the Sharks (again), a call-up for Marcus Smith and Covid chaos in the Springbok camp.

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The Ruck's tour of South Africa moves from the high veldt to the coast as the Lions prepare for their toughest match of the trip to date against South Africa A. Alex Lowe, Stuart Barnes and our intrepid tourists Owen Slot and Stephen Jones discuss the victory against the Sharks (again), a call-up for Marcus Smith and Covid chaos in the Springbok camp.

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Published 2021-07-08

No Bull, only Sharks

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The Ruck has arrived on tour as Stephen Jones leads from the front in Johannesburg, where he's joined by rugby photographer Dave Rogers and Jonny Fordham of The Sun. They discuss a chaotic start to the trip, Covid outbreaks in the camp and who's caught the selectors' eye so far on tour.

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The Ruck has arrived on tour as Stephen Jones leads from the front in Johannesburg, where he's joined by rugby photographer Dave Rogers and Jonny Fordham of The Sun. They discuss a chaotic start to the trip, Covid outbreaks in the camp and who's caught the selectors' eye so far on tour.

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Published 2021-07-05

Lions vs Lions

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Alex Lowe is joined by Owen Slot, Stuart Barnes and rugby broadcaster Ali Eykyn to discuss the British & Irish Lions' first tour match in South Africa as well as England's victory at Twickenham against the USA.

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Alex Lowe is joined by Owen Slot, Stuart Barnes and rugby broadcaster Ali Eykyn to discuss the British & Irish Lions' first tour match in South Africa as well as England's victory at Twickenham against the USA.

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Published 2021-06-28

From Bristanbul to Champions of England

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Alex Lowe and Owen Slot as well as former Harlequins CEO Mark Evans and Michael Lynagh, who watched his son Louis score twice in the Gallagher Premiership Final. Plus, the latest on the Lions, who landed in South Africa to news of a Tier 4 lockdown.

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Alex Lowe and Owen Slot as well as former Harlequins CEO Mark Evans and Michael Lynagh, who watched his son Louis score twice in the Gallagher Premiership Final. Plus, the latest on the Lions, who landed in South Africa to news of a Tier 4 lockdown.

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Published 2021-06-21

Simply the Best

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Stephen Jones is joined by Owen Slot and Adam Hathaway to discuss Harlequins' great escape at Ashton Gate, the latest crop of players called up by Eddie Jones, what the Lions might look like against Japan as well as preview the Premiership Final. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck

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Stephen Jones is joined by Owen Slot and Adam Hathaway to discuss Harlequins' great escape at Ashton Gate, the latest crop of players called up by Eddie Jones, what the Lions might look like against Japan as well as preview the Premiership Final. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck

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Published 2021-06-17

Nate Ebner Special

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Alan Dymock speaks to Nate Ebner, a three-time NFL Super Bowl winner with the New England Patriots, who began his career as a promising rugby player and has returned to the sport to compete at the Tokyo Olympics for the USA sevens team. Ebner is also a co-owner of a Major League Rugby franchise and discusses the pathway between rugby and American Football plus the similarities (or otherwise) between the sports.

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Alan Dymock speaks to Nate Ebner, a three-time NFL Super Bowl winner with the New England Patriots, who began his career as a promising rugby player and has returned to the sport to compete at the Tokyo Olympics for the USA sevens team. Ebner is also a co-owner of a Major League Rugby franchise and discusses the pathway between rugby and American Football plus the similarities (or otherwise) between the sports.

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Published 2021-06-14

Cricket Season

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Stuart Barnes, Owen Slot and Stephen Jones to review the final weekend of the Gallagher Premiership regular season, Saracens putting a cricket score on Ealing and Eddie Jones surprising everyone by picking players on form...To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Stuart Barnes, Owen Slot and Stephen Jones to review the final weekend of the Gallagher Premiership regular season, Saracens putting a cricket score on Ealing and Eddie Jones surprising everyone by picking players on form...To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck

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Published 2021-06-07

The One With Jack Willis

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Alex Lowe, Lawrence Dallaglio and Stephen Jones are joined by Wasps and England star Jack Willis to discuss miracle comebacks in Brentford, touchline spats at Welford Road and who should make the England squad for the summer Tests. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck

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Alex Lowe, Lawrence Dallaglio and Stephen Jones are joined by Wasps and England star Jack Willis to discuss miracle comebacks in Brentford, touchline spats at Welford Road and who should make the England squad for the summer Tests. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck

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