After their worst league finish in years, Alex Sanderson’s team will be aiming for a return to play-off contention.
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Hollywoodbets Sharks: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
Want to improve on last year’s disappointing tenth place? Signing Thomas du Toit seems to be a good place to start...
DHL Stormers: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
They’re the only South African side ever to have won the URC title. With some big-name signings joining the squad, can they do it again this year?
Northampton Saints: Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season preview
The reigning champions definitely have the talent to win another title but can they go back to back?
Scarlets: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
With just four wins and a 14th-place finish last season, there’s plenty of room for improvement for Dwayne Peel’s men.
Newcastle Red Bulls: Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season preview
Can the North-East side climb off rock bottom for the first time in five seasons?
Ospreys: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
Ospreys return to St Helen’s without Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake, and with their long-term future still in the balance
Leicester Tigers: Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season preview
Tigers reached the PREM semi-finals last season. Can Geoff Parling lift the Welford Road outfit another level?
Dragons: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
Anything better than 15th would be an improvement for the Newport-based side
Harlequins: Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season preview
The fans at the Stoop will be desperate for an improvement on last season’s disappointing ninth place