Prem Rugby seemed on the brink of disaster after Worcester, Wasps and London Irish went bust, but there is renewed confidence and fresh money in the league.

BBC Sport commentators and reporters analyse how the 10 Prem Rugby clubs will fare ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.

With the new United Rugby Championship season starting on Friday evening, BBC Sport NI looks at the prospects for all four Irish teams in 2025-26.

BBC Sport Wales looks at the prospects for Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.

England back row Marlie Packer says defence coach Shaun Edwards' surprise move into the Red Roses set-up was partly inspired by his late mother Phyllis.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side has to target winning the Prem title this season.

Tonga hooker Samiuela Moli reflects on the path - via vineyards, building sites and the collapse of his former club - that has led him to a fresh start at Leicester Tigers.

Head coach Dan McFarland is excited to have the backing of Newcastle Red Bulls' owners as he tries to fuse a new team together in the Prem this season.

Scrum-half Seren Lockwood is out of Wales' second WXV Test, against USA, after failing a head injury assessment.

Harlequins head Jason Gilmore says the club will get back on track in the 2026-27 campaign.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso could be one of England's stars at next summer's World Cup if he can keep fit this season, says Exeter boss Rob Baxter.

Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.