With Premiership Rugby CEO, Simon Massie-Taylor & former Lions and England forward, Ben Kay

In this special episode Lawrence is joined by Simon Massie-Taylor, the CEO of Premiership Rugby, and also by former Leicester, Lions & England player, Ben Kay.

Together they discuss what needs to be done to help grow the popularity of the domestic league and where the responsibility lies when it comes to creating ‘superstar’ player profiles. Simon also gives an exclusive insight into the plans for this year’s Premiership Final at Twickenham.

Lawrence and Ben also chat through the results of Round 25 of the Premiership and share their thoughts on why rugby is such a psychological game.

Plus find out who Lawrence, Simon and Ben have nominated as their ‘Outstanding’ players from the weekend’s action. 


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