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

Interview: Newcastle Red Bulls transition coach and Darlington Mowden head coach Darren Fearn discusses the clubs’ new long-term partnership and how it could boost player development and shape the future of rugby in the North East.

Tom Christie will captain Newcastle Red Bulls for the 2026-27 season after an impressive debut campaign featuring six tries in 19 games.

Leicester Tigers have signed Australian fly-half Jack Bowen on a multi-year deal, with the 22-year-old set to spend the 2026/27 season on loan in Japan before linking up with the PREM club.

Newcastle Red Bulls have signed Argentina tighthead prop Francisco Moreno on a one-year deal ahead of the 2026/27 PREM season.

Bristol Bears have signed former Leicester Tigers forward Harry Wells on a three-month contract ahead of the 2026/27 PREM season.

Bath captain Ben Spencer will miss the opening PREM rounds after shoulder surgery, while Will Stuart and Jaco Coetzee return to training.

Leicester Tigers have signed Tonga international hooker Sam Moli following his departure from Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.

Andrea Zambonin will miss Exeter Chiefs' early 2026/27 fixtures after shoulder surgery, while Paul Brown-Bampoe targets an October return.

Worcester Warriors sign 23-year-old back-row Kofi Cripps after a successful trial ahead of the upcoming Champ Rugby season.

Leftheri Zigiriadis is embracing life at Northampton Saints after joining from Ealing Trailfinders ahead of the new Gallagher PREM season.

Newcastle Red Bulls lock Oscar Usher signs a new three-year contract after winning the club’s 2025-26 Young Player of the Season award.

Saracens retain promising lock Olamide Sodeke on a new deal as the England age-grade international continues his senior development.

Saracens secure highly rated centre Angus Hall on a new long-term deal as the England U20 winner continues his development.

Gloucester confirm their 2026/27 Slater Cup clash with Leicester Tigers will return to Kingsholm after last season’s Villa Park fixture.

Henry Pollock’s potential £1m contract could reshape Premiership Rugby, testing salary-cap rules and rewards for home-grown stars.

Newcastle Red Bulls sign Fiji hooker Zuriel Togiatama from Fijian Drua on an initial one-year contract ahead of the new season.

Northampton Saints sign Italy international tight-head prop Ion Neculai from Zebre Parma ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Saracens’ CEO appointment, Gloucester’s investment talks and National League debates show why governance, finance and leadership now matter across rugby.

Nathan Jibulu signs a new long-term Sale Sharks contract, keeping the England hopeful in Manchester until at least 2030.