Leicester Tigers start Prem Rugby Cup title defense at Harlequins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:28 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Leicester Tigers will open the defense of their Prem Rugby Cup title with an away match against Harlequins on 5 September. The tournament will feature two pools of five teams, with each team playing home and away matches within their group. The semi-finals are slated for the weekend of 6 March, followed by the final the following weekend. Other notable matchups include Bristol facing Gloucester in the opening round, and Exeter, last season's runners-up, beginning their campaign at home against Bristol on 12 September.
- •Leicester Tigers defend their title starting 5 September at Harlequins.
- •Pool A features Bristol vs Gloucester in the opening round.
- •Sale hosts Bath on 6 September.
- •Exeter plays Bristol at home on 12 September.
- •Semi-finals scheduled for 6 March, final the following weekend.
- 11:28 AMYahoo Sports — Prem Rugby Cup pool fixtures announced
"Leicester Tigers will begin the defence of the Prem Rugby Cup with a trip to Harlequins on 5 September.
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