Harlequins enter Round 1 of the 2025-26 Gallagher Premiership searching for form after finishing last season middle of the table, while Bath Rugby launch their title defense with an away trip to Twickenham Stoop.

Fly-half Marcus Smith, who topped the Quins scoring charts with 114 points at a 91.5% kicking success rate, and powerhouse No. 8 Alex Dombrandt headline Harlequins’ list of players to watch as they hunt for an opening win. Cadan Murley, last season’s top try-scorer for Quins with 11 in just 12 appearances, also returns as a major attacking threat.

Bath, meanwhile, arrive as reigning champions looking for a repeat. Scotland international playmaker Finn Russell and England international Sam Underhill will be central to Bath’s hopes of starting their title defense on the front foot.

The two sides split their meetings last season, with home advantage proving decisive each time.

They’ll face off on Friday, Sept. 26 at The Stoop, kicking off at 2:45 p.m. ET (7:45 p.m. UK time).

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Bath Rugby Responds! – 15’Harlequins 12, Bath Rugby 7

Tom Dunn bulldozes his way through the Harlequins opposition and scores. 

Three tries in the first 15 minutes of this match. 

Will Evans First Try

TRY | Will Evans | Min 2

Up and running! Harlequins are out of the blocks quickly at the Stoop! Will Evans finishes off a super long-range strike!#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/xqeYq8qSGh

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025Quins Score! – 8’Harlequins 12, Bath Rugby 0

Brilliant pass from Fin Baxter to Will Evans and that’s two tries in 8 minutes or the home team. 

The Stoop is screaming. 

Harlequins Score! – 2’Harlequins 5, Bath Rugby 0

Quins break off down the right wing and Will Evans takes it over the line. 

Tyrone Green was massive in putting the play together. 

TRY | Will Evans | Min 2

Up and running! Harlequins are out of the blocks quickly at the Stoop! Will Evans finishes off a super long-range strike!#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/xqeYq8qSGh

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025Game Begins – 0’Harlequins 0, Bath Rugby 0

We are underway as Harlequins host Bath in Round 1 of PREM. 

Nothing Like The Harlequin QuartersBath Vs. Quins Start Time

In Round 1 of the Gallagher Premiership, Harlequin FC vs. Bath Rugby kicks off at 2:45 p.m. ET (7:45 p.m. UK time) at Twickenham Stoop. 

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Harlequins SquadFin BaxterJack WalkerHarry WilliamsChandler Cunningham-SouthKieran TreadwellJack KenninghamWill EvansAlex DombrandtWill PorterJarrod EvansCadan MurleySean KerrOscar BeardNick DavidTyrone Green

Substitutes: 16. George Turner, 17. Jordan Els, 18. Ollie Streeter, 19. Jonny Green, 20. Zach Carr, 21. Max Green, 22. Ludo Kolade, 23. Cameron Anderson

Bath Rugby SquadBeno ObanoTom DunnBilly SelaQuinn RouxCharlie EwelsJosh BaylissGuy PepperMiles ReidBen SpencerMax OjomohHenry ArundellCameron RedpathOllie LawrenceJoe CokanasigaTom de Glanville

Substitutes: 16. Kepu Tuipulotu, 17. Francois van Wyk, 18. Archie Griffin, 19. Ross Molony, 20. Ted Hill, 21. Tom Carr-Smith, 22. Chris Harris, 23. Sam Underhill

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Harlequins FixturesSept. 26 – vs. Bath Rugby – Twickenham StoopOct. 4 – @ Leicester Tigers – Welford RoadOct. 12 – vs. Saracens – Twickenham StoopOct. 19 – @ Exeter Chiefs – Sandy ParkOct. 25 – vs. Newcastle Red Bulls – Twickenham StoopNov. 29 – @ Gloucester Rugby – KingsholmDec. 20 – vs. Bristol Bears – Twickenham StadiumDec. 26 – @ Sale Sharks – Salford StadiumJan. 3 – @ Northampton Saints – Franklin’s GardensJan. 24 – vs. Leicester Tigers – Twickenham StoopMar. 21 – vs. Gloucester Rugby – Twickenham StoopMar. 28 – @ Bristol Bears – Principality StadiumApr. 18 – @ Bath Rugby – The RecApr. 25 – vs. Sale Sharks – Twickenham StoopMay 9 – @ Newcastle Red Bulls – Kingston ParkMay 16 – vs. Exeter Chiefs – Twickenham StadiumMay 30 – @ Saracens – StoneX StadiumJun. 6 – vs. Northampton Saints – Twickenham StoopBath Rugby FixturesSept. 26 – @ Harlequins – Twickenham StoopOct. 3 – vs. Sale Sharks – The RecOct. 11 – vs. Gloucester Rugby – The RecOct. 18 – @ Leicester Tigers – Welford RoadOct. 25 – vs. Bristol Bears – The RecNov. 30 – @ Saracens – StoneX StadiumDec. 21 – @ Newcastle Red Bulls – Kingston ParkDec. 27 – vs. Northampton Saints – The RecJan. 3 – vs. Exeter Chiefs – The RecJan. 24 – @ Gloucester Rugby – KingsholmMar. 21 – vs. Saracens – The RecMar. 28 – @ Sale Sharks – Salford StadiumApr. 18 – vs. Harlequins – The RecApr. 25 – @ Northampton Saints – Franklin’s GardensMay 9 – @ Exeter Chiefs – Sandy ParkMay 16 – vs. Newcastle Red Bulls – The RecMay 30 – @ Bristol Bears – Ashton GateJun. 6 – vs. Leicester Tigers – The RecDallen Stanford Brings Star Power To Athlete’s Lounge

Stanford’s energy and insight will guide the conversation as rugby kicks off a new season. Known for his Springbok flair and USA Rugby background, he ensures the studio show feels both entertaining and expert.

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