The latest Aviva Premiership news, results, fixtures and table plus coverage including match reports, exclusive features and interviews as Saracens to defend their title against the top sides in England.
England international Toby Flood expressed confidence on his club Newcastle Falcons having a successful outing in the 2017/18 season.
Worcester Warriors have confirmed the signing of Ireland international Peter Stringer on a short-term deal ahead of the 2017/18 season.
Northampton Saints have confirmed that England skipper Dylan Hartley has penned a new deal with the Aviva Premiership club.
Gloucester Rugby have announced the renaming of world renowned standing terrace in Kingsholm Stadium to the 'Greene King Shed'.
Exeter Chiefs have announced that Rob Baxter has penned new three year deal with the Aviva Premiership club that will see him in a new role of rugby director.
Aviva Premiership Rugby 2016/17 - Teams
| Club | Coach | Captain | Stadium |
| Bath | Todd Blackadder | Guy Mercer | The Recreation Ground |
| Exeter Chiefs | Rob Baxter | Jack Yandle | Sandy Park |
| Gloucester | David Humphreys | Greig Laidlaw | Kingsholm Stadium |
| Harlequins | John Kingston | Danny Care | Twickenham Stoop |
| Leicester Tigers | Richard Cockerill | Tom Youngs | Welford Road |
| Bristol | Andy Robinson | Jack Lam | Ashton Gate |
| Newcastle Falcons | Dean Richards | Will Welch | Kingston Park |
| Northampton Saints | Jim Mallinder | Tom Wood | Franklin's Gardens |
| Sale Sharks | Steve Diamond | Josh Beaumont | AJ Bell Stadium |
| Saracens | Mark McCall | Brad Barritt | Allianz Park |
| Wasps | Dai Young | Joe Launchbury | Ricoh Arena |
| Worcester Warriors | Carl Hogg | Gerrit-Jan van Velze | Sixways Stadium |
Widely regarded as the most competitive rugby union league in the world...it can only be the Aviva Premiership.
12 teams compete in the league over a season, playing every team both home and away, before four move into the playoffs and one is relegated.
Saracens are the 2016 champions, can anyone take their crown?
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Aviva Premiership Rugby 2016/17 - Points Table
2015-16 Top Points-Scorers
Aviva Premiership Rugby 2015/16 - Leading try-scorers
