Will Saints reign again or new winners rise? - Prem Rugby club guide

The new Premiership Rugby season begins 97 days after the 2025-26 campaign ended at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. With a World Cup a little over 12 months away, teams are set for 18 rounds from now until early June, with analysis and match coverage available through BBC local radio, BBC Sounds, and BBC Sport. The guide looks at Bath, which made low-key signings: South African No. 8 Dan du Preez and Scotland prop Jamie Bhatti, while stressing big losses upfront including prop Thomas du Toit and back-rower Alfie Barbeary. Bath will rely again on Scotland fly-half Finn Russell. Bristol focuses on improving attack and injury luck.