The RFU has confirmed that the final three matches will have spectators attending.
The Allianz Premier 15s semi-finals and final will be live on BT Sport this month, the RFU has confirmed.
Kick off will be at 4pm on 30 May for the final, with coverage on BT Sport 1 between 3.45pm and 6pm. In addition, 3,276 fans will be able to attend the match at Gloucester Rugby’s Kingsholm stadium.
The semi-finals, featuring Harlequins Women v Wasps FC Ladies at The Stoop and Saracens Women v Loughborough Lightning at the Stonex Stadium, will be taking lace on 22 May at 12.30pm and 2.30pm respectively with a live broadcast on the BT Sport app and at Premier15s.com. Fans will also be able to attend these fixtures, with tickets currently on sale.
RFU head of women’s performance, Nicky Ponsford, said: “We’ve seen some outstanding games across the league throughout the 2020/21 season to date with the outcome not known until the final moments of the game and we expect these knockout games to be no different. It’s been a difficult season for everyone so to get to this point is a testament to the outstanding work of the clubs and players and we are really looking forward to these games. We’re really pleased to be holding the final at Kingsholm after Gloucester Rugby secured the right to host in 2020 but didn’t get the chance due to the early ending of the season.
“It’s great to see BT Sport are taking the semi-finals and final. Broadcasting on BT Sport and also streaming on Premier15s.com widens the potential audience. Visibility is so important and we’re pleased BT Sport will showcase three marquee fixtures. Last but certainly not least, having the opportunity for supporters to attend is brilliant and we’d like to thank Gloucester for their ongoing support in making this happen.”
Rachel Knight, sports rights director, BT Sport, added: “Today’s announcement enhances our position as the home of club rugby in the UK, with the leading domestic and European club competitions rugby available on BT Sport. The addition of the Premier 15s further underlines our commitment to women’s sport with the competition following our coverage of the culmination of this season’s Women’s UEFA Champions League and FA Women’s Super League.”
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