Gloucester-Hartpury will play Saracens in the opening match of the 2025-26 Premiership Women's Rugby season on 26 October. Both teams have reached three title wins each. The season begins with Harlequins hosting Loughborough Lightning on 24 October, with all games broadcast live. The season's start has been postponed to allow player recovery post-World Cup. Organizers expect the World Cup to enhance attendance and visibility for women's rugby, emphasizing exciting matchups early in the season.
Champions Gloucester-Hartpury will face Saracens in a re-run of last season's final on 26 October, highlighting the competition between the two teams that have both won three titles.
The 2025-26 season's start has been pushed back to allow star players to recover from the World Cup, with the organization hopeful for a boost in awareness and attendance.
Every PWR game will be broadcast live, with a new deal allowing matches to be shown on BBC, TNT Sports, and YouTube, enhancing visibility for the league.
Genevieve Shore mentioned that the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup is a huge opportunity for PWR to raise awareness and keep new fans engaged with exciting early matchups.
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