Northampton Saints enter 2026-27 as defending PREM Rugby champions, and American fans can follow the title defense with PREM Rugby streaming live on FloRugby in the United States.
The Saints finished first last season, scored a league-record 104 regular-season tries and defeated Exeter 26-17 in the final. Yet their 536 points conceded left a clear area for improvement.
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That combination makes Northampton compelling: a spectacular champion attempting to evolve after losing captain George Furbank and defense coach Lee Radford while retaining the attacking core that powered its title.
Northampton's Historic Attack Is Still Loaded
Northampton scored 693 points and became the first PREM team to reach 100 regular-season tries, finishing with 104.
Much of the machinery remains.
Tommy Freeman scored 18 league tries and carried for 1,240 meters. Henry Pollock produced 844 meters from the back row and beat 47 defenders. Fin Smith and Alex Mitchell each recorded 15 try assists.
Northampton's attack works because threats come from everywhere. Alex Coles can handle and carry from lock, Fraser Dingwall connects the midfield, and Freeman can shift between wing and outside center.
For U.S. viewers, watch how quickly Northampton turns ordinary possession into defensive problems.
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Replacing George Furbank Creates Northampton's Biggest Selection Story
Furbank's departure for Harlequins removes far more than a fullback.
Northampton lost its captain, a secondary fly-half and a player capable of providing playmaking and kicking from the backfield. The Saints did not replace him with an equivalent established star.
That puts George Hendy into a fascinating position. Hendy's two second-half tries helped decide the 2026 PREM final, but becoming the likely first-choice No. 15 brings responsibility for exits, aerial security and backfield organization.
Young James Pater provides another fullback option, making this a succession story worth following throughout 2026-27.
Can The Champions Fix Their Defense Without Sacrificing The Fun?
Northampton's 104 tries made history. Its 77 tries conceded did not resemble a dominant champion.
Saints allowed 536 regular-season points, compared with 424 for Bath, 405 for Leicester and 367 for Exeter. They still won the championship, but frequently operated with little defensive margin for error.
Now Jim Henry replaces Radford in charge of the defense.
The challenge is fascinating: improve Northampton's defensive reliability without suppressing the attacking freedom that made the Saints champions.
If Henry succeeds, Northampton has a credible path toward another title and a deeper Champions Cup challenge.
How To Watch Northampton Saints And PREM Rugby Live On FloRugby In The United States
PREM Rugby is streaming live on FloRugby in the United States.
U.S. viewers can watch Northampton Saints compete throughout the 2026-27 PREM Rugby season on FloRugby.
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Northampton Saints 2026-27 Schedule: Every PREM And Champions Cup Match
Northampton Saints 2026-27 PREM Schedule
- Round 1: Northampton Saints vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Sept. 25, 2026
- Round 2: Bristol Bears vs. Northampton Saints, Oct. 3, 2026
- Round 3: Northampton Saints vs. Bath Rugby, Oct. 10, 2026
- Round 4: Leicester Tigers vs. Northampton Saints, Oct. 24, 2026
- Round 5: Northampton Saints vs. Gloucester Rugby, Oct. 31, 2026
- Round 6: Saracens vs. Northampton Saints, Dec. 5, 2026
- Round 7: Northampton Saints vs. Exeter Chiefs, Dec. 19, 2026
- Round 8: Harlequins vs. Northampton Saints, Dec. 28, 2026
- Round 9: Northampton Saints vs. Sale Sharks, Jan. 3, 2027
- Round 10: Bath Rugby vs. Northampton Saints, weekend of Jan. 22-24, 2027
- Round 11: Exeter Chiefs vs. Northampton Saints, weekend of March 19-21, 2027
- Round 12: Northampton Saints vs. Saracens, weekend of March 26-28, 2027
- Round 13: Northampton Saints vs. Harlequins, weekend of April 16-18, 2027
- Round 14: Gloucester Rugby vs. Northampton Saints, weekend of April 23-25, 2027
- Round 15: Northampton Saints vs. Leicester Tigers, weekend of May 7-9, 2027
- Round 16: Sale Sharks vs. Northampton Saints, weekend of May 14-16, 2027
- Round 17: Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Northampton Saints, weekend of May 28-30, 2027
- Round 18: Northampton Saints vs. Bristol Bears, weekend of June 4-6, 2027
Northampton Saints 2026-27 Champions Cup Pool Schedule
- Champions Cup Round 1: Northampton Saints vs. Cardiff Rugby, Oct. 18, 2026
- Champions Cup Round 2: Stade Français Paris vs. Northampton Saints, Dec. 11, 2026
- Champions Cup Round 3: Montpellier Hérault Rugby vs. Northampton Saints, Jan. 9, 2027
- Champions Cup Round 4: Northampton Saints vs. Vodacom Bulls, Jan. 15, 2027
How Can Rugby Fans In The United States Watch Northampton Saints On FloRugby?
Rugby fans in the United States can watch Northampton Saints compete in PREM Rugby throughout the 2026-27 season on FloRugby.