Gallagher Premiership Winners: The Last Five Champions

Bath Rugby is the defending champion of the Gallagher Premiership after a 23-21 victory over Leicester Tigers in the 2024-25 final. They are one of four teams, alongside Northampton, Leicester, and Exeter Chiefs, competing in the 2025-26 play-off mix ahead of the June 20 final at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium.

Which teams won the last five Premiership Rugby titles?

Five different clubs have claimed the trophy over the last five seasons, according to league records. Bath Rugby won in 2024-25, followed by Northampton Saints in 2023-24, Saracens in 2022-23, Leicester Tigers in 2021-22, and Harlequins in 2020-21.

Most winners also topped the table during their championship year. Harlequins are the only team in this sequence to win the play-offs without finishing first in the Premiership table, where the Bristol Bears held the top spot in 2020-21.

Did You Know? Bath Rugby’s 2025 victory ended a 29-year drought, marking their first Premiership Rugby title since 1996.

How did Bath Rugby secure the 2024-25 championship?

Bath Rugby defeated Leicester Tigers 23-21 to take the title. Records show the team’s form improved drastically over several seasons, allowing them to recover from a narrow loss in the previous year’s final.

Finn Russell led the effort with two conversions and three penalties. Russell also provided the assist for Max Ojomoh, a lifelong Bath fan, to score a try during the match.

What decided the previous four finals?

Match data shows that narrow margins and late plays defined recent championships. In 2023-24, Northampton Saints beat Bath Rugby 25-21. A first-half red card for Bath prop Beno Obano and a 73rd-minute try by Alex Mitchell decided that contest.

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Saracens secured their sixth title in 2022-23 with a 35-25 win over Sale Sharks. Elliot Daly scored two touchdowns in the final quarter to seal the victory.

The 2021-22 final saw Leicester Tigers beat Saracens 15-12. A late drop goal from Freddie Burns provided the winning margin. In 2020-21, Harlequins defeated Exeter Chiefs 40-38, aided by two late tries from Louis Lynagh.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the current play-off mix suggests a shift in the league’s volatility. With four previous winners—Northampton, Bath, Leicester, and Exeter—all in the semi-final hunt, the 2025-26 season is likely to produce the first repeat champion in six years.

What may happen in the 2025-26 final?

The final is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham. Because Northampton, Bath, Leicester, and Exeter Chiefs are all in the semi-final mix, one of these clubs could potentially claim a second title within the last six seasons.

The outcome will determine if the streak of five different winners continues or if a club finally secures a repeat victory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the 2020-21 Premiership Rugby title?
Harlequins won the title after defeating Exeter Chiefs 40-38 in the final.

When and where is the 2026 PREM Rugby final?
The final takes place on Saturday, June 20, at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

Which player scored the deciding try for Northampton Saints in 2024?
Alex Mitchell scored the 73rd-minute try that secured the title for the Saints.

Which of the four semi-final contenders do you believe is most likely to take the trophy on June 20?