Cameron Redpath and Miles Reid lifted the Premiership title with Bath at Twickenham in June Traditional promotion and relegation to and from the top-tier Prem will be scrapped from the start of the 2026-27 season after landmark changes to English rugby were voted through. Instead of earning a play-off shot at replacing the Prem's bottom side by finishing top of the second-tier Champ and meeting the top flight's minimum standards, ambitious clubs will instead apply to join and be judged across a range of criteria. Bids will be assessed on standard of play, finances, investment potential, infrastructure and how their geographical base could help spread the Prem's appeal, among other factors. The league hopes to intially expand to 12 teams, from its current 10, for the 2029-30 season with a "long-term ambition" to grow further. Any team wanting to play in the Prem will need to complete a campaign in the Champ before being considered.…