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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 start Prem Rugby Cup title defense at Harlequins
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 11:28 AMYahoo Sports — Prem Rugby Cup pool fixtures announced
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Leicester Tigers will begin the defence of the Prem Rugby Cup with a trip to Harlequins on 5 September.

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