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

The latest English top-flight rugby campaign has arrived, following ninety-seven days since the previous season concluded at Allianz Stadium. BBC Sport previews show defending champions Northampton facing a fresh challenge across eighteen rounds leading up to June, with local radio providing coverage.

Bath enters the new term after finishing second in the previous play-offs, bringing in new addition Dan du Preez while losing Thomas du Toit and Alfie Barbeary. Meanwhile, Bristol Bears begin their tenth campaign under Pat Lam targeting a return to the top four after finishing sixth previously, hoping for improved injury fortune and contributions from players such as Louis Rees-Zammit and George Kloska.