Current season or competition: 2019–20 Somerset Premier | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 1987 (as Gloucestershire/Somerset) |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| Country | England |
| Holders | Burnham-on-Sea (2nd title) (2019–20 promoted to Western Counties North) |
| Most titles | Gordano (3 titles) |
| Website | englandrugby.com |
Somerset Premier (known as Tribute Somerset Premier for sponsorship reasons) is an English rugby union league which sits at the eighth level of league rugby union in England involving teams based in the county of Somerset as well as some teams based in Bristol. Originally a single division called Gloucestershire/Somerset, in 2000 the division split into two county leagues called Gloucester Premier and Somerset Premier.
The league champions of Somerset Premier are automatically promoted to Western Counties North while the runners up play the runners up of Gloucester Premier for their place. Relegated teams drop into Somerset 1. Only 1st XV sides can be promoted into Western Counties North, although any side can fall to Somerset 1. Each season a 1st XV side from Somerset Premier is picked to take part in the RFU Senior Vase - a national competition for clubs at level 8.