Hey everyone, check this out! TNT Sports has just announced a major deal to broadcast PWR games, and it’s going to be epic! They’re going to show more than 20 matches live on TV and online, so you won’t miss any of the action. This is a big deal for women’s rugby, and it’s going to be so exciting!
The first match kicks off on Saturday 18 November, and it’s going to be a showdown between Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears. You can catch it on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ at 12:30pm. Plus, Loughborough Lightning is playing their first home match at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on the same day. It’s going to be a blast!
TNT Sports is going all out to showcase the best of women’s rugby, with one match broadcast each weekend, as well as the semi-finals and the final. And if you can’t catch the live action, don’t worry! You can still get all the highlights, match reports, and interviews on discovery+ and the TNT Sports App. It’s going to be awesome!
The competition is going to be fierce, with nine teams battling it out, including Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester Hartpury, Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, Loughborough Lightning, Sale Sharks, Saracens, and Trailfinders Women. It’s going to be a season to remember!
Belinda Moore, Chief Executive of Premiership Women’s Rugby, is super excited about this partnership with TNT Sports. She said, “This is a game-changer for women’s rugby in England. We’re going to have at least 21 matches broadcast live, and it’s going to be amazing for the fans and the clubs. We’re ready to share our passion for the competition with everyone!”
And it’s not just about the matches. This partnership is all about growing women’s rugby in England, leading up to the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025. Scott Young, SVP Content & Production at Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe, added, “We’re thrilled to bring live coverage of the best women’s domestic rugby competition to TNT Sports viewers. There are so many stories to tell, and we can’t wait to share them with you all!”
So, mark your calendars and get ready for some epic women’s rugby action. This is going to be huge!