Champions Northampton to open Prem season against Newcastle
Champions Saints host Newcastle on opening weekend - Published Champions Northampton will host Newcastle Red Bulls on the opening day of the 2026-27 Prem...
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- Champions Saints host Newcastle on opening weekend - Published Champions Northampton will host Newcastle Red Bulls on the opening day of the 2026-27 Prem rugby season.
- Elsewhere across opening weekend, Harlequins are at home to Bath on Friday, Sale host Bristol on Saturday evening and Leicester play Saracens in the only match on Sunday.
- The 2026-27 Prem final will be held on Saturday, 19 June 2027 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, with the season to take a series of breaks around international fixtures.
- Prem Rugby Cup pool fixtures announced - Published14 July Prem relegation scrapped from 2026-27 season - Published27 February A handful of matches next season will also be staged at major stadiums, as has become customary for some Prem clubs in recent years.
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Champions Saints host Newcastle on opening weekend - Published Champions Northampton will host Newcastle Red Bulls on the opening day of the 2026-27 Prem rugby season. Elsewhere across opening weekend, Harlequins are at home to Bath on Friday, Sale host Bristol on Saturday evening and Leicester play Saracens in the only match on Sunday. The 2026-27 Prem final will be held on Saturday, 19 June 2027 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, with the season to take a series of breaks around international fixtures. Prem Rugby Cup pool fixtures announced - Published14 July Prem relegation scrapped from 2026-27 season - Published27 February A handful of matches next season will also be staged at major stadiums, as has become customary for some Prem clubs in recent years. "There's huge momentum behind the Gallagher Prem heading into the new season, following a third consecutive sold-out final, significant international investment in our clubs, record broadcast audiences and soaring interest from younger fans," said Simon Massie-Taylor, chief executive officer of Prem Rugby. Opening weekend fixtures Friday, 25 September Harlequins v Bath (19:45 BST) Northampton v Newcastle (19:45 BST) Saturday,...