Champions Northampton to open Prem season against Newcastle

Core Impact Points

• The 2026-27 Prem season will feature a new format with promotion and relegation officially scrapped from the division.
• The season will also see a series of breaks around international fixtures, including a four-week Prem break in November for the autumn matches of the Nations Championship.
• A handful of matches will be staged at major stadiums, including the Allianz Stadium and Villa Park, as part of a franchise-style model.
• The new season will also see the introduction of a new operating model, which aims to expand the league by the 2029/30 season.
• The Prem Rugby Cup pool fixtures have been announced, with a total of 15 rounds scheduled throughout the season.
• The season will culminate in the 2026-27 Prem final, which will be held on June 19, 2027, at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.