PREM Cup: Vunipola debuts for Leicester, Green back for Quins
One of the most eye-catching moves of the summer was Mako Vunipola's return to the PREM from France after signing for Leicester.
Jon Newcombe
04 Sep 2026, 6:12
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Opinion
‘Pre-season seems to contain a mind-altering opiate that erases all ills from the past season and floods the brain with enriching optimism’
With no annoying league table to offer a crushing reality check, a swirling world of possibilities await every club for the campai…
Neil Squires
04 Sep 2026, 5:21
'I think an Anglo-Welsh league would be brilliant': Rob Baxter
Ever since Cardiff and Swansea played rebel friendly fixtures against English sides in front of decent crowds in the late 90s, the…
Jon Newcombe
02 Sep 2026, 7:12
Opinion
Johnnie Beattie: 'Royal Marines, sabotaged rowing machines and drinking from cement mixers' - a player's eye view of pre-season
From night watches on a Royal Air Force camp to scoffing oysters in the port of Montpellier, pre-season is a demanding, eventful a…
Johnnie Beattie
02 Sep 2026, 2:58
Beno Obano set to bring England career to a halt with Top 14 move
Bath have lost their battle to keep England loosehead Beno Obano at the Rec after he agreed a shock move to join Top 14 outfit Pau…
Neil Fissler
01 Sep 2026, 10:08
Analysis
Gallagher PREM 2026/27 squads rated: Bath
Johann van Graan begins his fifth term of office at The Rec without two of the standout performers of his reign in charge - Thomas…
Jon Newcombe
26 Aug 2026, 4:11
Blow for Bath as Ben Spencer is ruled out for start of season
The scrum-half, who led Bath to the PREM title in 2025, had an operation this summer to resolve a longstanding issue, with the clu…
Jon Newcombe
24 Aug 2026, 6:14
Bath in battle to keep hold of England prop Beno Obano
Obano is approaching 200 appearances for Bath since he made his debut in a defeat at Exeter Chiefs in February 2015.
Neil Fissler
24 Aug 2026, 0:50
Bath reveal new rugby stadium could come online ahead of schedule
Bath Rugby have revealed plans to bring forward the completion of their long-awaited stadium redevelopment, with chief executive T…
Ian Cameron
10 Aug 2026, 5:40
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Rival PREM club weighs in on Henry Pollock price-tag
Gloucester chairman Martin St Quinton has backed the claims of Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who says that England star Henry Pollo…
Neil Fissler
08 Aug 2026, 0:57
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Tommy Freeman becomes PREM's highest paid wing
England star Tommy Freeman has signed a new two-year deal with Northampton Saints, which is alleged to make him the best-paid wing…
Neil Fissler
01 Aug 2026, 1:45
PREM fixtures: Northampton start title defence at home; Monday rugby returns
The new season will start on Friday, 25 September and finish with the final at Allianz Stadium, on Saturday, 19 June.
Jon Newcombe
28 Jul 2026, 0:30
Opinion
Top 20 Gallagher PREM signings of the season: Part 2 - 10 to 1
In the second of a two-part series, we start the countdown to the 20 best signings made by Gallagher PREM clubs ahead of the 2026-…
Neil Fissler
26 Jul 2026, 3:39
Ex-Tigers prop Ryan Bower lands specialist role with Gloucester
Gloucester have confirmed the appointment of Ryan Bower as their new scrum coach ahead of the 2026/27 season, a move first reporte…
Ian Cameron
23 Jul 2026, 1:46
Opinion
Top 20 Gallagher PREM signings of the season: Part 1
In the first of a two part series, we start the count down to the 20 best signings made by Gallagher PREM clubs ahead of the 2026-…
Neil Fissler
22 Jul 2026, 8:55
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: French superstar's future unclear, England ace to snub return?
French superstar Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who has been able to speak to rival clubs since July 1, has rejected Bordeaux’s opening o…
Neil Fissler
19 Jul 2026, 3:06
