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Who will be the URC signings of the season?
As new additions bed in across the United Rugby Championship, whose star is primed to shine brightest when the season begins?
Jamie Lyall
01 Sep 2026, 2:36
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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
Edinburgh add ex-international to their new-look coaching team
Former Australia 7s player Michael Hodge has signed a two-year deal to become the capital club's skills and contact coach.
Jon Newcombe
24 Aug 2026, 5:01
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
Ex-Scotland skipper Stuart McInally's post-rugby career takes off
Stuart McInally made a career out of launching Scotland's lineout ball skywards but now the former hooker is sending something con…
Ian Cameron
20 Aug 2026, 4:08
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
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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
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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
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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
Alfie Barbeary's 'bolt upright' admission about the key change he made at Bath
Not long after he'd been told his contract wouldn't be renewed at Bath, Alfie Barbeary turned in a hat-trick of player of the matc…
Jon Newcombe
14 Jul 2026, 5:53
Reigning champions Leicester begin PREM Rugby Cup defence in London
The Tigers will take on Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday, 5 September.
Jon Newcombe
14 Jul 2026, 4:00
