DoR Alex Sanderson described last season – when Sharks finished seventh – as a “year of transition” (Jan Kruger/Getty Images for Sale Sharks)After their worst league finish in years, Alex Sanderson’s team will be aiming for a return to play-off contention.After their worst league finish in years, Alex Sanderson’s team will be aiming for a return to play-off contention. [...]
After a disappointing 2025-26, Sharks should be pushing for a play-off spot this year (Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images/Getty Images)Want to improve on last year’s disappointing tenth place? Signing Thomas du Toit seems to be a good place to start...Want to improve on last year’s disappointing tenth place? Signing Thomas du Toit seems to be a good place to start [...]
With a squad packed with Springbok talent, Stormers should once again be challenging for the URC title (Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)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?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? [...]
Can England return to winning ways after their draw against Canada ended a 39-game run of victories (Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images)Everything you need to know to watch the new-look WXV Global Series online, on TV, and from anywhere.Watch the WXV Global Series as 12 of the best sides on the planet compete in a revamped tournament designed …Continue reading » [...]
Can Northampton Saints become the first team to win back-to-back PREM titles since Saracens in 2019? (Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)The reigning champions definitely have the talent to win another title but can they go back to back?The reigning champions definitely have the talent to win another title but can they go back to back? [...]
Scarlets have overhauled their backroom staff after winning just four matches last season (Malcolm Mackenzie/Getty Images)With just four wins and a 14th-place finish last season, there’s plenty of room for improvement for Dwayne Peel’s men.With just four wins and a 14th-place finish last season, there’s plenty of room for improvement for Dwayne Peel’s men. [...]
Will this season be the "new dawn" for Newcastle Red Bulls the club are pitching? (Stu Forster/Getty Images)Can the North-East side climb off rock bottom for the first time in five seasons?Can the North-East side climb off rock bottom for the first time in five seasons? [...]
Ospreys head into the new season still unsure about their long-term future (Huw Fairclough/Getty Images)Ospreys return to St Helen’s without Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake, and with their long-term future still in the balanceOspreys return to St Helen’s without Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake, and with their long-term future still in the balance [...]
Can the Tigers improve on last season’s Gallagher PREM semi-final? (David Rogers/Getty Images)Tigers reached the PREM semi-finals last season. Can Geoff Parling lift the Welford Road outfit another level?Tigers reached the PREM semi-finals last season. Can Geoff Parling lift the Welford Road outfit another level? [...]
Can Dragons improve on last year’s tally of three wins and four draws? (Gallo Images/Getty Images)Anything better than 15th would be an improvement for the Newport-based sideAnything better than 15th would be an improvement for the Newport-based side [...]
Harlequins need to arrest the steady decline that’s followed their 2021 title win (Alex Davidson/Getty Images)The fans at the Stoop will be desperate for an improvement on last season’s disappointing ninth placeThe fans at the Stoop will be desperate for an improvement on last season’s disappointing ninth place [...]
Can Cardiff Rugby continue their upward trajectory in the 2026-27 season? (Harry Trump/Getty Images)Can the side from the Welsh capital build on last year’s sixth place?Can the side from the Welsh capital build on last year’s sixth place? [...]
