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Exeter Chiefs women kick off their new campaign this Sunday
A new era for women’s rugby kicks off on Saturday afternoon as the inaugural Allianz Premiership Women's Rugby campaign gets underway with Bristol Bears hosting Sale Sharks live on TNT Sports.
Four matches will get the ball rolling as the biggest stars in women's rugby face-off weekly in the hope of being crowned the best team in England.
Reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury go in as the team to beat having memorably claimed the title on home soil at Kingsholm last June, beating Exeter Chiefs in the final to pick up their first league crown.
More eyes than ever will be on the action this season following the landmark announcement that TNT Sports will be the official broadcaster of Allianz Premiership Women's Rugby.
Adding to the broadcaster’s already extensive rugby portfolio, which includes Gallagher Premiership Rugby and the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, the agreement will see more than 20 matches broadcast live.
Exeter Chiefs start their campaign away to Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road this Sunday, November 19.
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