Every new PREM Rugby home shirt ranked from worst to best

From traditional designs that celebrate club heritage to bold modern efforts that divide opinion, there is plenty to assess. We have ranked all 10 new home kits from worst to best, judging them on their design, identity, sponsors and overall appearance.

While this ranking is based solely on the home shirts for the upcoming season, Leicester Tigers' away kit has also attracted plenty of criticism thanks to its unusual mauve and yellow colour combination.

The home shirt has not received much praise either. It is a fairly plain dark green design that does not feel particularly representative of the club, especially given Tigers' traditional red and white stripes.

The lack of a sponsor on the initial announcement was also slightly strange, although that has since been rectified.

Overall, it is a disappointing kit that does not quite match the stature or history of the club it represents.

This is by no means a bad kit, but given Exeter Chiefs' traditional colour scheme and style, their shirts are never going to have the easiest job of standing out.

The design is supposed to have a retro feel, with inspiration taken from 2006, which is a nice touch. However, it does not feel particularly old-school and instead comes across as a fairly straightforward black shirt with white detailing around the top.

The inspiration is certainly commendable, but there is only so much that can be done with a predominantly black shirt, and this design does not do enough to stand out.

Now onto a much better kit. Sale Sharks' home shirt pays tribute to celebrated Salford artist LS Lowry, who died 50 years ago this year, providing an interesting nod to the club's local heritage.

The Lowry-inspired elements are most noticeable on the sleeves, while the rest of the shirt is a fairly standard Sale design.

That ultimately holds it back in this ranking. Had the club leaned further into the Lowry inspiration, this could have been much higher, because the elements that are there are genuinely unique and work really well.

There is not a huge amount to say about Bristol Bears' kit, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

The club's shirts generally look good, and this year's design is no exception. However, it is also very similar to some of their recent kits, meaning there is not a huge amount that makes it stand out.

A solid shirt, but ultimately a middle-of-the-road entry.

It is a real shame because Harlequins' famous quarters are among the most iconic features of any rugby shirt in the world.

Unfortunately, they are somewhat drowned out by a huge yellow DHL logo across the centre of the shirt, which takes attention away from the history and tradition of the design.

There is only so much Harlequins can do with their famous quarters, meaning their kits will naturally have similarities from season to season. However, this would have been much higher in the rankings had the sponsor not been quite so prominent.

There is noticeably more red on Gloucester's shirt this season compared to last year, and it works well because the additional colour helps the design stand out.

It also has a more modern feel, while the decision to do something slightly different deserves credit.

Overall, it is a very nice shirt with little to complain about. The subtle faded details are another nice touch and add something extra to the design.

This one could divide opinion among fans.

While Harlequins have been criticised for the prominence of their branding, Newcastle Red Bulls' new partnership with Red Bull means the huge logo across the front feels more understandable in this case.

The design has a distinctly Red Bull feel, albeit with the traditional colours adapted to blue, and it is clear that Newcastle are embracing their new identity.

It may not appeal to everyone, particularly some old-school Newcastle supporters, but as a kit designed to represent the beginning of a new era, it works well.

After a disappointing attempt to go more modern last season, Bath have returned to a much more traditional look, and it works extremely well.

The combination of blue, black and white comes together nicely, giving the shirt a classic feel while still looking modern.

The Dyson branding is also not overly intrusive, which helps the overall design.

A very smart shirt from Bath.

The iconic black and gold design pays tribute to Saracens' rich history while also looking towards the next chapter, combining the club's traditional colours with a more modern design for their 150th anniversary season.

Black and gold is a combination that almost always works, and it certainly does here.

The only real criticism is that the sponsor does not perfectly complement the rest of the shirt, taking away slightly from what is otherwise a very clean design.

Overall, a really strong shirt that looks far cleaner than Saracens' usual black and red combinations.

We’ve ranked all 10 new home kits from worst to best — with Northampton Saints taking top spot.

And for the best kit, Northampton Saints take the top spot.

There is very little to dislike about this design, with almost everything about it working brilliantly. DPD's branding features prominently on the front, but fits well alongside Northampton's traditional colours and the overall design.

The shirt manages to strike a strong balance between the club's rich heritage and a more modern look.

The sponsor works well, there is a clear nod to tradition, and the subtle textures add a contemporary touch without taking away from the classic feel.

The reigning champions are also the clear winners when it comes to the kits for the upcoming season.