Star Players Return as Prem Rugby Heats Up with Thrilling Weekend Matches
The Prem returns this weekend with three showpiece games back-to-back at major stadiums on Saturday. Gloucester takes on Leicester Tigers at Aston Villa's Villa Park, marking their first game away from Kingsholm. Bristol Bears return to Cardiff's Principality Stadium to face Harlequins. Saracens challenge Northampton, the current table-toppers, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In addition to these matches, there are games scheduled for Friday night and Sunday before the Prem enters a two-week break for European action. Christian Wade makes his comeback with the Newcastle Red Bulls as they host Exeter Chiefs at Kingston Park. Wade, who recently extended his contract, aims for his first Prem try of the season, which would be the 94th of his career. Exeter Chiefs see the return of Nick Lilley, who hasn’t played since October, while second-row Dafydd Jenkins gets a rest after his contributions to Wales during the Six Nations. Gloucester also makes two changes for their clash with Leicester Tigers: Deian Gwynne joins the back row. Caolan Englefield steps in for the injured Tomos Williams. Bristol welcomes back their Six Nations stars Louis Rees-Zammit, Tom Jordan, and Ellis Genge for their game against Harlequins, who are searching for their first Prem win since October 25. Marcus Smith drops out, with Jarrod Evans taking his place at fly-half. As the excitement builds, fans look forward to a weekend filled with intense rugby action.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-03-27