England/PREM Rugby: automatic promotion and relegation to be abolished from 2026-27

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The Gallagher PREM, the English professional rugby championship - ©  PREM Rugby

The Rugby Football Union (RFU), PREM Rugby, Champ Rugby, Premiership Women's Rugby and the Rugby Players Association have unveiled a reform of English professional rugby, effective from the 2026-27 season, on 01/03/2026.

The main changes affect the Gallagher PREM, the English top flight championship, which was known as the Gallagher Premiership...

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The Gallagher PREM, the English professional rugby championship - ©  PREM Rugby

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