3 Must-Watch PREM Rugby Round 5 Clashes: Saints, Bath & Leicester

PREM Rugby Round 5 features several high-stakes clashes that promise to keep the season sizzling.

After a blowout Round 4—where emerging stars like Noah Caluori shined and the Northampton Saints climbed to the top of the table—teams are brimming with confidence heading into the weekend.

Northampton muscled their way to a 36–19 victory over Newcastle and remain unbeaten, while Bath suffered their first loss of the season on the road against Leicester.

With the season about a quarter of the way through, teams have settled into a groove, making for fiercer play. This week features key matchups between competitors neck and neck in the rankings, meaning potential shakeups to the standings.

The weekend kicks off with Northampton Saints vs. Saracens, the current top two teams on the board. Then, Bath vs. Bristol Bears—third and fourth place—round out the top third. Finally, Leicester Tigers vs. Sale Sharks, two evenly matched mid-table teams, close out the weekend.

Northampton Saints vs. Saracens F.C. – Oct. 24, 2:45 p.m. ET

The Saints and Saracens have played several tightly contested games in recent years, their last meeting ending with just a four-point difference (Saints 28–24 Saracens). With Bath’s recent slip, these two now sit atop the table, adding even more heat to this matchup.

Bath Rugby vs. Bristol Bears – Oct. 25, 10:05 a.m. ET

Both Bath and Bristol aim to move into the top spots with a statement win. Over their individual last five games, Bath holds the advantage in wins (4–3), tries (21–19), and points differential (+49 to –10). However, Bristol enters with momentum from two straight victories, while Bath may still be regrouping after their recent defeat.

Leicester Tigers vs. Sale Sharks – Oct. 25, 12:30 p.m. ET

The Tigers and Sharks close out the weekend in what promises to be a balanced, hard-fought contest. Both teams sit at 2–2–0 (W–L–D). Sale, who recently dropped out of the top four after a loss to Saracens, will look to avenge their 21–16 defeat in last season’s PREM Semi-Final against Leicester.

PREM Rugby Table: Round 4Northampton Saints (18 pts) – 3-1-0Saracens (16 pts) – 3-0-1Bath Rugby (16 pts) – 3-0-1Bristol Bears (14 pts) – 3-0-1Exeter Chiefs (14 pts) – 2-1-1Leicester Tigers (11 pts) – 2-0-2Sale Sharks (10 pts) – 2-0-2Harlequins (5 pts) – 1-0-3Gloucester Rugby (3 pts) – 0-0-4Newcastle Red Bulls (0 pts) – 0-0-4Subscribe To Watch Rugby All Year Long With A FloRugby Annual Subscription

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PREM Rugby Fixtures: Matches This Week

Round 5 

Oct. 24, 2:45 p.m. ET – Northampton Saints vs. Saracens, Franklin’s GardensOct. 25, 10 a.m. ET – Exeter Chiefs vs. Gloucester Rugby, Sandy ParkOct. 25, 10 a.m. ET – Harlequins vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Twickenham StoopOct. 25, 10:05 a.m. ET – Bath Rugby vs. Bristol Bears, The RecOct. 25, 12:30 p.m. ET – Leicester Tigers vs. Sale Sharks, Welford RoadWatch Saracens Rugby Highlights | PREM R2

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