Few teams in the Gallagher PREM have been as entertaining or as productive as Northampton Saints this season. Week after week, the Saints have overwhelmed opponents with a combination of pace, creativity and finishing ability that has helped them establish themselves as one of the league's premier attacking teams.
As Round 18 approaches, Northampton sit atop several of the competition's most important offensive categories. Their ability to create opportunities and convert them into points has separated them from much of the field, while several standout individual performers have elevated the club's attack to another level.
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What makes Northampton's success even more impressive is that it has not relied on a single player. Instead, the Saints have developed an attacking system that consistently puts players in positions to succeed, resulting in remarkable production across the roster.
The numbers entering the final weekend tell the story of a team that has spent the entire season applying pressure to opposing defenses and turning possession into points.
Saints Lead The PREM In Tries Scored
The most obvious measure of Northampton's attacking success can be found on the scoreboard.
The Saints enter Round 18 with a PREM-leading 99 tries this season, more than any other team in the competition. They also lead the league with 85 try assists, demonstrating their ability not only to finish opportunities but also to create them.
Those figures highlight a balanced attack that consistently generates scoring chances through strong support play and effective ball movement. Rather than relying on individual brilliance alone, Northampton have built an offense capable of producing points from all areas of the field.
As the regular season nears its conclusion, no team has crossed the try line more often.
Tommy Freeman Continues To Shine
Any discussion of Northampton's attack must begin with Tommy Freeman.
The standout back has been one of the PREM's most dangerous players throughout the season, scoring 16 tries to rank second in the league. His ability to find space and finish opportunities has made him a constant threat whenever the Saints enter attacking territory.
Freeman has also contributed significantly between the try lines. He has accumulated 1,025 meters with ball in hand, ranking second in the PREM and demonstrating his ability to consistently generate territory.
Those numbers place him among the competition's elite attacking players and underscore his importance to Northampton's success.
Henry Pollock Continues To Make An Impact
While much of the attention falls on Northampton's backs, the forwards continue to play a critical role in the team's attacking success.
Henry Pollock delivered one of the most active performances of Round 17, leading all players with 16 carries while also topping the round with 15 defensive ruck entries.
His willingness to carry the ball repeatedly helps Northampton establish momentum and provides the platform for the team's dangerous backs to attack wider channels.
Pollock's performance illustrates the work rate that has helped fuel Northampton's success throughout the season.
The Saints Back Up Their Attack With Defense
Northampton's offensive production may generate headlines, but their defensive numbers are equally impressive.
The Saints posted the PREM's best tackle success rate in Round 17 at 84%. They also lead the league with a 78.6% tackle success rate across the season and have recorded a competition-leading 193 dominant tackle contacts.
That defensive consistency allows Northampton to regain possession and quickly transition into attack, creating additional opportunities for their high-powered offense.
The combination of elite attacking production and reliable defense explains why the Saints enter Round 18 as one of the competition's most complete teams.
Chasing One More Big Performance
With 99 tries already scored this season, Northampton enter the final weekend on the verge of another milestone.
The Saints have spent the season setting the pace offensively, combining explosive backs, hardworking forwards and efficient support play to create one of the PREM's most effective attacks.
Whether through Freeman's finishing ability, Pollock's work rate or the collective effort that has produced a league-leading 85 try assists, Northampton have consistently found ways to pressure opponents.
As Round 18 arrives, the statistics make one thing clear: few teams have attacked better than Northampton Saints in 2025-26.
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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