| venue: Kingsholm Stadium date: Saturday, March 2nd kick off: 15:05 |
| coverage: Watch live from 14:55 to 16:55 GMT on the BBC Sport website, app and BBC iPlayer. |
Premiership Women's Rugby returns to the BBC, starting on Saturday with reigning champions Gloucester Hartpury taking on last season's runners-up Exeter Chiefs.
Nine teams will compete over 18 rounds between November 2023 and June 2024, culminating in semi-finals and a season-ending final.
Here's everything you need to know as Round 13 begins in England's top tier of domestic women's rugby union.
What's happening in Premiership women's rugby?
The tournament, officially known as the Premier 15, Rebranded in 2023 New teams and global stars are joining the Women's Rugby Premiership.
new logo and “Powered Differently” campaign The aim is to change the perception of women's rugby.
The nine-team league also welcomes two new teams: Leicester Tigers and Trailfinders Women.
DMP Durham Sharks and Wasps Women are no longer involved after conceding over 1,000 points each last season.
Which teams should we keep an eye on?
Gloucester Hartpury are the current champions, breaking the London monopoly of Saracens and Harlequins.
Last season, the team won 16 out of 18 games and is currently in first place with an 11-game winning streak.
Their squad features several players from England's 2021 Rugby World Cup finals squad, including Zoe Aldcroft and Alex Matthews.
Saracens are second in the table after suffering their only defeat against Gloucester-Hartpury. Exeter Chiefs, last year's runners-up, are in third place with seven wins out of nine.
Chiefs won their second Allianz Cup in 2023 and are captained by former England international Poppy Leach.
Bristol Bears signed England pair Holly Aitchison and Hannah Botterman from Saracens at the start of the season, while Sale Sharks acquired England players Morwenna Talling and Joe Brown, as well as Italy center Beatrice Rigoni. .
How can I watch it?
BBC Sport will broadcast Gloucester Hartpury v Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 2 March from 14:55 GMT.You can watch Live on BBC Sport Website, App and BBC iPlayer.
Premiership Women's Rugby March fixtures (all GMT)
Saturday, March 2nd
- Gloucester Hartpury Women vs Exeter Chiefs Women (15:05)
- Trailfinders Women v Bristol Bears Women (16:00)
Sunday March 3rd
- Saracens Women v Leicester Tigers Women (13:00)
- Loughborough Lightning v Sale Sharks Ladies (15:00)
Friday, March 8th
- Gloucester Hartpury Women vs Harlequins Women (19:45)
Saturday, March 9th
- Exeter Chiefs Women v Loughborough Lightning (14:30)
- Sale Sharks Ladies v Trailfinders Ladies (15:00)
Sunday March 10th
- Bristol Bears Women v Saracens Women (15:00)
