As the 2026/27 PREM Rugby season approaches, the Newcastle Red Bulls are making waves in the transfer market, overshadowing even the most affluent clubs with their aggressive acquisitions. However, the transfer activities are sizzling across the board with key players like Joe Marchant and Dan Robson making notable returns to their homeland, accompanied by a fresh contingent from the Los Pumas and All Blacks.
Bath remains quiet this season with no new signings yet, seeing Thomas du Toit depart for the Sharks. Bristol Bears also have no new faces, with James Dun moving to Harlequins. Exeter Chiefs bid farewell to Rusi Tuima and Josh Hodge, both picked up by Newcastle, and Len Ikitau who heads to Brumbies.
Gloucester has been active, welcoming Dewi Lake and Jean Kleyn from the Ospreys and Munster respectively, along with Jac Morgan from Ospreys and Dan Robson from Pau. In contrast, Tomos Williams will be leaving Gloucester for Saracens. Harlequins manage to snag James Dun from Bristol while Stephan Lewies exits to the Sharks.
Ben Youngs, voicing his thoughts on the shifting dynamics, shared,
"This season's transfers could redefine team strengths profoundly, especially the influx of new No.9s."
Leicester Tigers are set to receive Aaron Wainwright from Dragons, while bidding adieu to Nicky Smith and George Martin, who are off to Sale and Saracens respectively. The Newcastle Red Bulls boast a hefty list of new recruits including Elliot Millar Mills and Sam Graham from Northampton, Franco Molina from Western Force, and a few others, making them the team to watch this season.
Northampton Saints have Lefty Zigiriadis joining from Ealing, losing both Millar Mills and Graham to Newcastle. Sale Sharks welcome Tomas Francis and Nicky Smith, with Joe Marchant returning from Stade Français, but lose Raffi Quirke and Rob du Preez to Newcastle and Bayonne respectively.
Saracens strengthen their squad with George Martin from Leicester and Tomos Williams from Gloucester, though they see Harry Wilson and Tom Willis depart for Exeter and Bordeaux. With such dynamic changes across the board, the upcoming season promises to be an enthralling spectacle.
Teams mentioned: Bath, Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester, Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Red Bulls, Northampton Saints, Sale Sharks, Saracens.
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As the 2026/27 PREM Rugby season approaches, the Newcastle Red Bulls are making waves in the transfer market, overshadowing even the most affluent clubs with their aggressive acquisitions. However, the transfer activities are sizzling across the board with key players like Joe Marchant and Dan Robson making notable returns to their homeland, accompanied by a fresh contingent from the Los Pumas and All Blacks.
Bath remains quiet this season with no new signings yet, seeing Thomas du Toit depart for the Sharks. Bristol Bears also have no new faces, with James Dun moving to Harlequins. Exeter Chiefs bid farewell to Rusi Tuima and Josh Hodge, both picked up by Newcastle, and Len Ikitau who heads to Brumbies.
Gloucester has been active, welcoming Dewi Lake and Jean Kleyn from the Ospreys and Munster respectively, along with Jac Morgan from Ospreys and Dan Robson from Pau. In contrast, Tomos Williams will be leaving Gloucester for Saracens. Harlequins manage to snag James Dun from Bristol while Stephan Lewies exits to the Sharks.
Ben Youngs, voicing his thoughts on the shifting dynamics, shared,
"This season's transfers could redefine team strengths profoundly, especially the influx of new No.9s."
Leicester Tigers are set to receive Aaron Wainwright from Dragons, while bidding adieu to Nicky Smith and George Martin, who are off to Sale and Saracens respectively. The Newcastle Red Bulls boast a hefty list of new recruits including Elliot Millar Mills and Sam Graham from Northampton, Franco Molina from Western Force, and a few others, making them the team to watch this season.
Northampton Saints have Lefty Zigiriadis joining from Ealing, losing both Millar Mills and Graham to Newcastle. Sale Sharks welcome Tomas Francis and Nicky Smith, with Joe Marchant returning from Stade Français, but lose Raffi Quirke and Rob du Preez to Newcastle and Bayonne respectively.
Saracens strengthen their squad with George Martin from Leicester and Tomos Williams from Gloucester, though they see Harry Wilson and Tom Willis depart for Exeter and Bordeaux. With such dynamic changes across the board, the upcoming season promises to be an enthralling spectacle.
Teams mentioned: Bath, Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester, Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Red Bulls, Northampton Saints, Sale Sharks, Saracens.