The final round of the regular Premiership season approaches, with playoffs ahead. This is the Guardian’s 2025-26 team of the season, requiring players to have featured in at least nine league games. At 15, George Furbank of Northampton stands out as a versatile player who creates opportunities. After an injury-affected start, he became central to his team’s defense and is favored to reclaim the England number 15 role. He will join Harlequins in summer. At 14, Noah Caluori of Saracens, aged 19, leads in aerial contests and has scored 18 tries in 12 matches. At 13, Tommy Freeman of Northampton moves to outside centre after a strong display, with 16 tries in 13 games. At 12, Rory Hutchinson of Northampton edges out rivals for his precise running angles. At 11, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso of Exeter has returned strongly from injury with multiple tries. At 10, Billy Searle of Leicester has impressed despite recent absence. At 9, Ben Spencer of Bath controls games effectively with his kicking. At 1, Nicky Smith of Leicester started every match. At 2, Gabriel Oghre of Bristol shows versatility in multiple skills. At 3, Thomas du Toit of Bath anchors the scrum. At 4, Andrea Zambonin of Exeter has excelled in the lineout. At 5, Alex Coles of Northampton contributes to an unbeaten record when playing.
