Bristol Bears delivered a strong all-round performance to beat defending Gallagher PREM champions Northampton Saints 41-26 at Ashton Gate.

Bath secured another five-point Gallagher PREM win as they edged Exeter Chiefs 40-34 in an 11-try thriller at The Rec.

Lucas Friday, Elliot Williams and Tate Williams have signed long-term Harlequins contracts after breaking into the first-team squad.

Charlie Atkinson signs a new Gloucester Rugby contract until at least 2029 after winning three club Player of the Season awards.

Tom Curry signs a new Sale Sharks contract until at least 2028, extending his decade-long association with the Premiership club.

Tom Pearson has signed a new Northampton Saints contract after helping the club win two Gallagher PREM titles in three seasons.

Gloucester Rugby opened their Gallagher PREM season with an impressive 45-24 win over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.

Bath opened their Gallagher PREM season with a 33-17 win over Harlequins in front of a sold-out crowd at The Stoop.

Northampton Saints began their Gallagher PREM title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle Red Bulls at DPD Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday night.

The Gallagher PREM launches its 30th season with a full opening weekend, PREM30 celebrations and strong early Final ticket sales.

England hooker Gabriel Oghre has signed a new Bristol Bears contract after scoring 26 tries in 63 appearances for the club.

Bristol Bears summer signing Ethan Staddon faces a lengthy absence after suffering an ACL injury before the new PREM season.

Henry Pollock signs a new multi-year Northampton Saints contract after helping the club win the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM title.

Dewi Lake is named Gloucester Rugby captain for 2026/27, with Seb Atkinson and Jac Morgan appointed as vice-captains at Kingsholm.

Lloyd Williams comes out of retirement to rejoin Worcester Warriors ahead of their Champ Rugby opener against Bedford Blues at Sixways.

Tommy Freeman signs a Northampton Saints contract extension after winning two PREM titles and establishing himself with England and the Lions.

Everards expresses disappointment as its 30-year Leicester Tigers partnership ends, with BrewDog becoming the club’s new beer partner.

Harry Wilson’s rise from Doncaster to Saracens and now Exeter, and what his journey says about the value of rugby below the Premiership.

PREM Rugby appoints Tom Hill as Chief Revenue Officer as the league targets sponsorship growth ahead of its landmark 30th season.

Full PREM Rugby Cup Round 1 team news as Harlequins, Leicester, Saracens, Northampton, Bristol, Gloucester, Sale and Bath name squads.