Bath Rugby vs. Saracens: PREM Rugby Clash Resumes After Six Nations Break

The Gallagher PREM Rugby season restarts this Friday with a highly anticipated match between Bath Rugby and Saracens, a fixture poised to significantly impact the playoff race. Both teams enter this contest with ambitions of securing a top-four finish as the season enters its critical phase.

Current Standings and Team Form

Bath currently holds second place in the league table, demonstrating consistency and a strong attacking game throughout the season. They have secured eight wins from ten matches and boast a settled lineup featuring Ben Spencer at scrum-half and Finn Russell at fly-half. The midfield partnership of Max Ojomoh and Ollie Lawrence, alongside Alfie Barbeary in the back row, provides a solid foundation.

Saracens, while aiming to regain momentum after an inconsistent period before the Six Nations break, bring a team rich in experience and international talent. Owen Farrell returns to the starting XV, partnering with captain Ivan van Zyl in the half-backs. Elliot Daly’s return at fullback and a reshaped front row signal Saracens’ intent to make a strong statement.

Key Statistics and Tactical Approaches

Bath’s attacking prowess is highlighted by their league-leading 135 entries into the opposition 22 and 178 possessions in the opposition half. Miles Reid’s 11 turnovers and exceptional breakdown work, combined with Henry Arundell’s impactful runs gaining 11.4 metres per carry, showcase their attacking strengths. Rugbyworld.com reports these key stats.

Saracens counter with the league’s best retained kicking game at 24.4%, while Tom Willis leads the PREM with 36 dominant contacts, emphasizing their power-based approach.

Match Details and How to Watch

Bath Rugby will host Saracens on Friday, March 20, 2026, with a kickoff time of 7:45 PM GMT (3:45 PM ET, 6:45 AM AEDT Saturday). The match will be officiated by Matthew Carley.

For viewers in the United States, the match will be broadcast live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. In the UK, TNT Sports will provide coverage, starting at 7:00 PM GMT on TNT Sports 1.

Team Lineups

Bath Rugby

• 15 Tom de Glanville
• 14 Henry Arundell
• 13 Ollie Lawrence
• 12 Max Ojomoh
• 11 Will Muir
• 10 Finn Russell
• 9 Ben Spencer (c)
• 1 Beno Obano
• 2 Tom Dunn
• 3 Archie Griffin
• 4 Quinn Roux
• 5 Charlie Ewels
• 6 Josh Bayliss
• 7 Miles Reid
• 8 Alfie Barbeary

Replacements: 16 Kepu Tuipulotu, 17 Francois van Wyk, 18 Archie Griffin, 19 Ted Hill, 20 Guy Pepper, 21 Bernard van der Linde, 22 Santi Carreras, 23 Sam Underhill

Saracens

• 15 Elliot Daly
• 14 Tobias Elliott
• 13 Lucio Cinti
• 12 Nick Tompkins
• 11 Rotimi Segun
• 10 Owen Farrell
• 9 Ivan van Zyl (c)
• 1 Eroni Mawi
• 2 Theo Dan
• 3 Marcus Street
• 4 Nick Isiekwe
• 5 Hugh Tizard
• 6 Theo McFarland
• 7 Juan Martin Gonzalez
• 8 Tom Willis

Replacements: 16 James Hadfield, 17 Alex O’Driscoll, 18 Marco Riccioni, 19 Andy Onyeama-Christie, 20 Ben Earl, 21 Gareth Simpson, 22 Fergus Burke, 23 Max Malins

PREM Rugby Power Rankings (March 18, 2026)

1. Toulouse 1,648
2. Glasgow Warriors 1,630
3. Northampton Saints 1,628
4. Bristol Bears 1,624
5. Bath 1,606
6. Leinster 1,606
7. Bordeaux Bègles 1,595
8. Montpellier 1,592
9. DHL Stormers 1,585
10. Leicester Tigers 1,581
11. Ulster 1,572
12. Saitama Wild Knights 1,554
13. Racing 92 1,553
14. Cardiff Rugby 1,552
15. Exeter Chiefs 1,549
16. Hurricanes 1,547
17. Reds 1,547
18. Kobelco Kobe Steelers 1,546
19. Chiefs 1,543
20. ASM Clermont Auvergne 1,542
21. Kubota Spears 1,540
22. Pau 1,537
23. Stade Francais 1,532
24. Brumbies 1,528
25. Tokyo Sungoliath 1,528
26. Saracens 1,526
27. Munster 1,524
28. Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 1,519
29. Blues 1,518
30. Vodacom Bulls 1,518
31. Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 1,514
32. Fijian Drua 1,510
33. BlackRams Tokyo 1,508
34. Ospreys 1,498
35. Benetton 1,496
36. Shizuoka BlueRevs 1,492
37. Hollywoodbets Sharks 1,492
38. Crusaders 1,485
39. Connacht 1,485
40. Toulon 1,484
41. Castres 1,483
42. Toyota Verblitz 1,483
43. Waratahs 1,473
44. Edinburgh 1,472
45. Highlanders 1,472
46. Urayasu D Rocks 1,469
47. Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars 1,462
48. MIE Honda Heat 1,462
49. Sale Sharks 1,461
50. Harlequins 1,459
51. La Rochelle 1,458
52. Moana Pasifika 1,447
53. Yokohama Canon Eagles 1,446
54. Lyon 1,445
55. Black Lion 1,441
56. Cheetahs 1,440
57. Western Force 1,439
58. Zebre 1,428
59. Dragons 1,422
60. Bayonne 1,422
61. Scarlets 1,410
62. Newcastle Red Bulls 1,401
63. Perpignan 1,378
64. Gloucester Rugby 1,361
65. Montauban 1,263