After the opening few weeks of domestic rugby, Paul Williams picks out five storylines that have taken him by surprise
Tournaments
How to watch Leicester Tigers v Saracens: Free streams for PREM Rugby opening weekend clash
Watch Leicester Tigers v Saracens as two of the biggest and most successful sides in Gallagher PREM history kick off their seasons at Welford Road. Leicester don’t lose many at…
Zebre Parma: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
Can the Italian side lift themselves off the bottom of the URC table?
Ulster: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
Ulster let a play-off spot slip through their fingers last season. Don’t expect them to make the same mistake again.
Saracens: Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season preview
What does life after Mark McCall have in store for the side from the StoneX?
Munster: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
The 2023 URC champions seem likely to find themselves fighting for a play-off berth.
Leinster: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
Can the champions complete the three-peat in Leo Cullen’s final year in charge?
10Bet Lions: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
The Johannesburg side will be looking to continue their upward trajectory after reaching the play-offs for the first time
Glasgow Warriors: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
Can last season’s table-toppers take that final step and claim the URC title they last won in 2024?
Edinburgh Rugby: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
With a squad like theirs, the side from the Scottish capital need to improve on last season’s disappointing 12th place.