Cleveland Cavaliers 90:73 Miami Heat 
Capitanes de Arecibo 86:98 Aguada Santeros 
Vaqueros de Bayamon 101:78 Gigantes de Carolina 
CD Puerto Varas 86:81 Puerto Montt 
Minnesota Lynx W 104:100 Phoenix Mercury W 
Utah Jazz 80:63 Chicago Bulls 
Milwaukee Bucks 88:95 Phoenix Suns 
Portland Trail Blazers 111:84 Minnesota Timberwolves 
Meycauayan 78:88 San Juan Knights 
Estonia U20 69:73 Luxembourg U20 
NLEX Road Warriors 135:100 Titan Ultra Giant Risers 
China U17 W 36:72 Spain U17 W 
Germany U17 W 61:42 Mexico U17 W 
Quezon Huskers 86:73 Bataan Risers 
Ukraine U20 74:72 Switzerland U20 
North Macedonia U20 64:86 Sweden U20 
San Miguel Beermen 100:93 Macau Black Bears 
Zamboanga Sikat 87:52 Sarangani Marlins 
Ivory Coast U17 W 19:46 Australia U17 W 
Latvia U17 W 14:44 USA U17 W 
Rugby fans, get ready for another thrilling season of the Prem Rugby Cup. The fixtures for the 2026-27 campaign have just been announced, and the defending champions are already marking their calendars. The competition is set to kick off in early September, and the action promises to be fast and fierce.
Leicester Tigers Begin Their Title Defense
The reigning champions, Leicester Tigers, will start their journey to retain the trophy with a tough away match. On 5 September, they travel to face Harlequins. This opening clash is sure to be a blockbuster, as both teams are known for their attacking style and passionate fan bases.
Pool Format and Key Dates
The Prem Rugby Cup splits the participating teams into two pools. Each team plays four pool matches, facing opponents from both pools. The top two sides from each pool then advance to the semifinals, leading up to the final. Here are some of the key details:
- Pool matches run from September through November.
- Semifinals are scheduled for early December.
- The final will take place in mid-December at a neutral venue.
What to Watch For This Season
With the defending champions facing a stern test right out of the gate, every match will matter. The Tigers will need to hit the ground running, while Harlequins will be eager to spoil the party in front of their home crowd. Fans can expect high-energy rugby, surprise upsets, and plenty of drama as the road to the final begins.