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Premiership Rugby 2025-26 News, Stats and Info
Experience the thrill of Premiership Rugby, the top division of rugby union in England. This annual league season is contested by the best and most prestigious English clubs and is packed with top-level talent. Traditionally held between September and June, Premiership Rugby is widely recognised as one of the best leagues in professional rugby.
Eager to keep up with the action? Here at RugbyPass, you can follow the latest news about this year’s teams, discover upcoming fixtures and see the latest results. Scroll down to make sure you never miss a moment of Premiership Rugby.
Premiership Rugby History
Premiership Rugby, which is officially called PREM Rugby, has existed since 1987. The tournament was first known as the Courage League National Division One (1987-1997) and has undergone numerous sponsorship and name changes since. Over this period, it has been known as the Allied Dunbar Premiership, the Zurich Premiership, the Guinness Premiership, the Aviva Premiership and the Gallagher Premiership. Since 2025, it has officially been known as PREM Rugby.
Since the competition’s inception, 28 teams have participated in the tournament. To date, Bath, Gloucester and Leicester Tigers are the only Premiership Rugby teams that have participated in every season.
Premiership Rugby Format
In Premiership Rugby fixtures, the stakes are high. Ten teams play each other home and away in a league system that comprises 26 rounds. At the conclusion of the season, the top four teams enter the play-offs. Following the semi-finals, a final is held at Twickenham and the winner of this match is crowned as the champion.
When the season draws to a close, the top eight teams in the Premiership Rugby standings qualify for the European Rugby Champions Cup and the remainder play in the European Rugby Challenge Cup instead. This means that every Premiership Rugby team also represents England in European competition.
FAQs
Who are the current Premiership Rugby champions?
The current Premiership Rugby champions are the Northampton Saints. The club’s 2023-2024 success was their 2nd.
Leicester Tigers have also won the title more often than any other team, winning on 11 times. They’ve won the tournament in 1988, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2022.
How many teams get relegated from Premiership Rugby?
A team that wins a match in Premiership Rugby is awarded four points. In the event of a draw, two points are awarded to both sides. On top of this, teams can also earn bonus points by scoring four tries or by losing by less than seven points.
Who has won the most Premiership Rugby titles?
As it stands, no teams are relegated at the end of the season. However, the RFU has recently announced plans to reinstate relegation in the 2023-24 season. Following this, one team will be relegated from Premiership Rugby each season.
Who has made the most appearances in Premiership Rugby history?
Premiership Rugby is a professional English rugby union tournament. It’s also the top division of the English rugby union system. The tournament first began in 1987 and is regarded as one of the best professional rugby leagues in the Western and Northern hemispheres.
Who has scored the most points in the history of Premiership Rugby?
Premiership Rugby is sponsored by Gallagher, a global insurance broker. The sponsorship first began during the 2018/19 season, when the competition became known as Gallagher Premiership Rugby. The Premiership Rugby website refers to Gallagher as the ‘Official Title Partner of Premiership Rugby.’
Who has scored the most tries in the history of Premiership Rugby?
Chris Ashton has scored the most tries in Premiership Rugby history. He’s currently the only player in the history of competition to score more than 100.
In total, he scored 101 Premiership Rugby tries between 2008 and his retirement in 2023.
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