Northampton Saints to Defend Premiership Title Against Bath at The Rec in Season Opener on September 20

The new Premiership season is just around the corner, and Northampton will begin their title defense with a rematch of last season’s final.

On Friday, September 20, the Saints will take on Bath at The Rec, setting the stage for an exciting start to the campaign.

Phil Dowson’s squad clinched the Premiership trophy with a thrilling 25-21 victory at Twickenham last month.

Bath will be eager to settle the score, and this clash under the Friday night lights promises an exhilarating battle, especially with Finn Russell and Fin Smith going head-to-head.

Mark your calendars for the weekend of May 10-12, 2024, as Bristol’s first-ever ‘Big Day Out’ at the Principality Stadium is set to draw a massive crowd.

This West Country derby across the border in Cardiff is expected to be a highlight of the season.

The season will feature several other major events.

Harlequins will host their Big Game at Twickenham for the 16th year running on December 28, with Leicester as their opponents.

Expect a packed stadium, as Leicester’s fans will be out in full force.

Quins will also return to Twickenham for their Big Summer Kick-off, facing Gloucester over the same May 10-12 weekend.

Meanwhile, Saracens will renew their rivalry with their city rivals at Tottenham Stadium on March 22.

Last season’s clash was a one-sided affair, with the ‘home’ team dominating 52-7.

All Games on TV

For the first time, every Premiership match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and Discovery+, ensuring fans won’t miss a moment of the action.

The new season is set to bring fresh excitement and drama to the league.

Relegation Battle Heating Up

The team that finishes at the bottom will face a promotion-relegation play-off against the Championship winners, provided the top team in the second tier meets the necessary criteria.

Newcastle, who struggled last season, will be keen to turn things around, starting with their opening match against Bristol at Kingston Park.

Their final game is against Leicester on May 31, a day that promises to be filled with high-stakes action as all last-round matches kick off simultaneously.