Premiership Women’s Rugby: BBC Sport expand coverage

BBC Sport will expand its women’s rugby union coverage with a new deal to broadcast Premiership Women’s Rugby matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.

A match will be streamed every week, with the semi-finals and final being shown live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

In May, Gloucester-Hartpury beat Saracens at StoneX Stadium to win their third PWR title in a row.

Next month England host the Women’s Rugby World Cup, with John Mitchell’s side the favourites to win the tournament.

BBC Sport have confirmed exclusive rights to broadcast every game of the tournament.

Select matches will be shown on the BBC’s linear channels, while every game will be available to watch live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra will also broadcast radio commentary on the tournament.

Sunderland’s Stadium of Light will host the opening game 22 August, while Twickenham will stage the final on 27 September.

“This deal is another big step in BBC Sport’s commitment to women’s sport,” said BBC head of sport Alex Kay-Jelski.

“Premiership Women’s Rugby is fast, physical and full of elite talent, and we’re proud to bring that to audiences across the UK on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

“With the Women’s Rugby World Cup exclusively on the BBC this summer, 2025 is a landmark year for women’s sport, and we’re right at the heart of it.”