The Gallagher PREM season is heading toward its conclusion, and Round 18 offers one final opportunity for teams and players to build momentum before attention turns to what comes next. While every club enters the weekend with different ambitions, the statistics from the latest round reveal several sides peaking at exactly the right time.
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Across the league, elite attacking teams continue to put up eye-catching numbers. Bath Rugby, Northampton Saints and Saracens have established themselves among the competition's most productive sides, while Bristol Bears remain one of the most dangerous teams with ball in hand. Meanwhile, Gloucester Rugby and Newcastle Red Bulls have quietly built success around their dominance at the set piece.
The final round also provides a showcase for some of the PREM's biggest individual stars. Tommy Freeman, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Marcus Smith, Henry Slade and Freddie Steward all enter the weekend among the league leaders in key categories, while forwards such as Tommy Reffell, Fitz Harding and Freddie Thomas continue to influence matches through their work at the breakdown.
As teams prepare for one last regular-season test, the numbers offer a glimpse into which clubs have found form and which players could shape the biggest moments of Round 18.
Bath Rugby Continue To Set The Standard In Attack
Bath enter Round 18 with one of the league's most potent attacks. They lead the PREM with 230 visits to the opposition 22 and rank second with 94 tries scored and 622 total points.
Recent performances suggest Bath's attack is still gaining momentum. Ted Hill topped Round 17 with seven dominant carries and 29 post-contact meters, while Joe Cokanasiga recorded three offloads and averaged 10.3 meters per carry.
Those figures highlight a team capable of generating territory and converting opportunities into points.
Northampton Saints Continue To Score At Will
If any side can rival Bath's attacking production, it is Northampton Saints.
The Saints lead the PREM with 99 tries and 85 try assists this season. Tommy Freeman has played a major role in that success, scoring 16 tries while accumulating 1,025 meters with ball in hand.
The Saints also bring defensive consistency into the final round. Their 78.6% tackle success rate leads the PREM, and they have recorded a league-best 193 dominant tackle contacts.
That combination of attacking firepower and defensive reliability makes Northampton one of the league's most balanced teams entering the weekend.
Saracens Remain The League's Breakdown Kings
Few teams impact matches in as many ways as Saracens.
They lead the PREM with 202 offloads and 597 defenders beaten, demonstrating their ability to create opportunities in attack. At the same time, they have dominated the turnover battle all season with 155 turnovers won and 51 tackle turnovers.
Tom Willis contributed another strong performance in Round 17 by beating seven defenders, while Noah Caluori continues to lead the PREM try-scoring race with 18 tries.
Those numbers illustrate why Saracens remain one of the league's most difficult opponents.
Set-Piece Strength Could Decide Key Matchups
While attacking statistics often generate headlines, several teams have built success through their work in the scrum.
Gloucester Rugby own the PREM's most effective scrum, winning 122 scrums at a 94.6% success rate. Newcastle Red Bulls are not far behind, ranking third with a 91.1% success rate and 113 scrums won.
The set piece could become a major factor when those teams meet in Round 18, particularly given how closely matched they are in that area of the game.
Star Players Enter Round 18 In Strong Form
The final weekend also features several players enjoying standout campaigns.
Kalaveti Ravouvou has emerged as one of the PREM's most dangerous attackers, scoring 12 tries while leading the league with 1,129 meters made. Freddie Steward ranks among the league leaders in both carries and meters made, while Marcus Smith has accumulated 117 points and leads the competition with 64 bounced kicks.
Elsewhere, Henry Slade continues to set the standard from the kicking tee with 60 successful goals, and Sale Sharks fly-half George Ford was perfect in Round 17, converting all six of his goal attempts.
Those performances ensure Round 18 will feature no shortage of star power as the regular season reaches its conclusion.
PREM Rugby Round 18 Schedule
Saturday, June 6
- 10:15 a.m. ET: Bath Rugby vs. Leicester Tigers
- 10:15 a.m. ET: Exeter Chiefs vs. Saracens
- 10:15 a.m. ET: Gloucester Rugby vs. Newcastle Red Bulls
- 10:15 a.m. ET: Harlequins vs. Northampton Saints
- 10:15 a.m. ET: Sale Sharks vs. Bristol Bears
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