Opening weekend: schedule and how to watch
The 2025/26 Gallagher Premiership season finally returns with one game on Thursday, two on Friday and two on Sunday. Broadcasters and match officials are locked in, and fans have the full weekend slate to track with a handy guide on kick-off times and TV details.
Young England hopefuls to watch
As the new campaign begins, a cluster of emerging English talents are poised to push for higher honours. From dynamic back-rowers to sharp playmakers, Ruck spotlights five youngsters ready to seize their chance and turn club form into Test conversations over the coming months.
Saracens say Farrell is “flying”
Mark McCall has dismissed doubts around Owen Farrell after a turbulent year that included a difficult stint at Racing 92 and a debated Lions call-up. The Saracens boss insists his captain is “flying” in training and eager to silence critics as the title race begins.
Inside Harlequins’ chaos
A deep-dive into Harlequins reveals missed transfer targets, training ground flare-ups and the shock exit of head coach Danny Wilson just two weeks before the season. The instability has reportedly impacted the squad’s equilibrium and, by extension, playmaker Marcus Smith’s preparations for a pivotal year.
Exeter’s cultural re-education
Rob Baxter has spent the summer re-educating his Exeter Chiefs squad, preaching tangible markers of progress and a harder edge. The message is blunt: if they can’t win, they must at least draw or keep defeats to the bare minimum—an identity reset aimed at consistency and resilience across the campaign.
From broadcast details to big storylines, the Premiership’s return arrives with intrigue at every club and stakes already sky-high.
