English Premiership (rugby union)
The English Premiership is a professional league competition for rugby union clubs in the top division of the English rugby union system. It is currently known as the Gallagher Premiership because of the league's sponsorship by Authur J. Gallagher & Co.
| Gallagher Premiership Rugby | ||
| Country | England | |
| Founded | 1987 | |
| Level | 1 | |
| Number of teams | 12 | |
| Current champions | Saracens (2015–16) | |
| Most successful club | Leicester Tigers (10) | |
| Website | PremiershipRugby.com | |
Champions
Courage League
- 1987–88: Leicester Tigers
- 1988–89: Bath
- 1989–90: Wasps
- 1990–91: Bath
- 1991–92: Bath
- 1992–93: Bath
- 1993–94: Bath
- 1994–95: Leicester Tigers
- 1995–96: Bath
- 1996–97: Wasps
Allied Dunbar Premiership
- 1997–98: Newcastle Falcons
- 1998–99: Leicester Tigers
- 1999–2000: Leicester Tigers
Zurich Premiership
- 2000–01: Leicester Tigers
- 2001–02: Leicester Tigers
- 2002–03: London Wasps
- 2003–04: London Wasps
- 2004–05: London Wasps
Guinness Premiership
- 2005–06: Sale Sharks
- 2006–07: Leicester Tigers
- 2007–08: London Wasps
- 2008–09: Leicester Tigers
- 2009–10: Leicester Tigers
Aviva Premiership
- 2010–11: Saracens
- 2011–12: Harlequins
- 2012–13: Leicester Tigers
- 2013–14: Northampton Saints
- 2014–15: Saracens
- 2015–16: Saracens
