Northampton Saints head into the new Premiership Rugby campaign as reigning champions, but BBC Sport's club-by-club guide suggests their grip on the title is far from guaranteed heading into 2026-27.
According to BBC Sport's analysis, the ten Premiership clubs enter the new season with contrasting levels of expectation, with commentators and reporters weighing up who has the squad depth and form to challenge Saints for top honours.
The report doesn't single out specific rivals as favourites, but frames the season as an open contest, with pundits assessing each side's prospects ahead of the opening rounds.
Full details on individual clubs' strengths, weaknesses and title credentials are covered in BBC Sport's comprehensive season preview, which arrives as fans prepare for another competitive Premiership campaign.