The 10 best players in the Prem right now (Ranked 10-1)

From commanding forwards to clinical playmakers, here are the ten players standing out as the best in the league right now.

Back at his dominant best, Tom Curry remains one of the Premiership’s premier flankers. His 2025 Six Nations campaign saw him cross the line twice for England, while his performances on the Lions tour to Australia—including tries in consecutive Tests—reinforced his status as a world-class player.

Curry’s physicality, breakdown work, and tireless defence are unmatched, and his ability to disrupt opposition ball remains one of the biggest assets in the game.

Quick, sharp, and decisive, Alex Mitchell’s evolution as a scrum-half has been central to Northampton’s success. He played a crucial role in their Champions Cup run to the 2025 final and contributed significantly on the Lions tour to Australia.

Mitchell’s speed at the breakdown, fast service, and attacking instincts make him a constant threat around the fringes, while his tactical kicking continues to improve. A player who brings tempo and control in equal measure.

Few young players have made an impact like fly-half Fin Smith. His calm under pressure was evident in England’s 2025 Six Nations wins over France and Scotland, where he delivered match-winning kicks in both games. Named the RPA Players’ Player of the Year for 2023–24, Smith’s performances earned him selection for the Lions, where he made history as the first grandson of a former Lion to play for the team.

His control, accuracy, and composure mark him as one of the brightest talents in the Premiership, and his ability to dictate matches beyond his years suggests a long international career ahead.

Despite setbacks from shoulder injuries, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s return to form recently has been nothing short of electric. The Exeter winger announced his comeback with a two-try performance against Northampton and followed it up with a hat-trick versus Newcastle.

Having already impressed at international level with England—scoring five tries in his first eight caps—Feyi-Waboso combines blistering pace with strength and finishing ability. His ceiling remains sky-high.

Saracens flanker Ben Earl has built a reputation for relentless energy and adaptability. The 2023–24 Premiership Team of the Season member carried his form into 2025, featuring for both England and the Lions. His performances in the 2024 Six Nations—where he topped the tournament for carries—highlighted his work rate and ball-carrying power.

Earl’s blend of versatility and consistency makes him one of England’s most valuable assets in the back row. His power and defensive work rate are key reasons Saracens remain one of the most competitive sides in England.

Leadership has come naturally to Ollie Chessum. Appointed Leicester’s captain for the 2025–26 season, the powerful lock also played a key role in the Lions’ 2025 series victory in Australia, starting the decisive second Test.

Known for his physicality and athleticism, Chessum has become an indispensable figure for club and country. His rise from promising prospect to commanding presence underscores his value to every team he represents.

Northampton’s dynamic winger Tommy Freeman has been a try-scoring machine. In the 2024–25 season, he produced a remarkable run of performances, including multiple hat-tricks in the Champions Cup and a record-breaking Six Nations campaign where he scored in every round.

His pace, power, and finishing instincts make him lethal in attack, while his defensive reads and support play complete the package. Freeman’s form has elevated him to one of England’s most dependable attacking weapons.

George Ford’s control and composure continue to define his game. Having debuted professionally at 16 and represented England across three Rugby World Cups, Ford remains one of the most tactically astute fly-halves in world rugby.

Known for his precise kicking, sharp decision-making, and steady defensive presence, Ford remains a “triple threat”—equally capable of dictating tempo through passing, running, or kicking. Despite never earning Lions selection, few have influenced Premiership rugby as consistently as he has.

Few players have maintained Maro Itoje’s level of excellence for as long. The Saracens lock and England centurion reached his 100th international cap (93 for England and 7 for Lions) in July 2025, capping off a career already loaded with five Premiership titles, three European crowns, and multiple British & Irish Lions tours.

As captain of the Lions’ victorious 2025 series in Australia, Itoje’s leadership and intelligence stood out as much as his athleticism. Still just 30, his consistency at the top level remains unmatched.

Bath’s maestro Finn Russell continues to redefine what it means to control a game from fly-half. Fresh off winning his second Premiership title in June 2025, Russell was pivotal in Bath’s victory over Leicester, scoring 13 points and assisting a try.

His influence extends well beyond club rugby—he starred for the British & Irish Lions during their 2025 series win over Australia, starting all three Tests and earning Howden’s Player of the Series. Praised by coaches and pundits alike, Russell’s combination of creativity, accuracy, and vision makes him one of the most gifted players in world rugby.

From legendary skippers who lifted multiple trophies to surprise champions who made history, see if you can recall them all. Get ready to scrum down and show off your Premiership pedigree!