PREM Rugby brings back Away Zones for Derby Round - Saints fans sold out for Tigers clash

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 12:37

byTom Sansom

Gallagher PREM Rugby have confirmed the return of away zones for the incoming derby round, and no fanbase has been quicker to secure their seats than Northampton Saints. The league leaders are set to bring a partisan crowd of green, black and gold to their upcoming East Midlands clash with Leicester Tigers, with away fan dedicated seating already sold out at Welford Road.

Despite being more than a month out from the Round 15 showdown in Leicester on May 9th, hundreds of the travelling ‘Shoe Army’ have secured their spots, ensuring a fierce atmosphere for one of English rugby’s oldest and most decorated rivalries.

With the Saints top of the table, and Leicester chasing them down in third, both sides firmly in the mix for the Premiership play-off race, in what is shaping up to be a pivotal encounter. Saints fans will be hoping their strong travelling support can give their side the edge in what is always a fiercely contested derby.

The East Midlands clash rarely disappoints, with intensity and physicality guaranteed whenever Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers meet. For those still hoping to be part of the action, limited tickets remain available in other areas of the stadium, and anyone that misses out on a ticket can get watch the match live on TNT Sports.

Kick-off is scheduled for 3:05pm on Saturday, May 9, with a full house expected as the latest chapter of this historic rivalry unfolds.