10-06-2025 12:05 via theguardian.com

The Breakdown | Are you not entertained? Thrilling club finales show tribal rugby at its best

While financial instability and welfare dominate discussions, Premiership attendances are firmly on the upThe final week of every domestic season is always an indicator of rugby’s underlying health. Are supporters crawling over their grandmothers in their haste to buy a finals ticket? Is the entertainment value of the product trending upwards year on year? And are there collective signs of rising positivity among players, tournament organisers and fans alike?These are especially relevant q
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