Prem Rugby 2026-27: Club-by-club guide and predictions for new season

The 2026-27 Premiership Rugby season is set to begin, with clubs preparing to challenge Northampton Saints for the title in what will also be a Rugby World Cup year. The Independent has published a club-by-club guide analyzing each team's prospects for the upcoming campaign. Northampton enter the season as the side to beat, having previously claimed the Premiership crown.