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Summary

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  • Premier 15s leaders Saracens lead second-placed Bristol Bears by three points, with a game in hand

  • Saracens won the first two Premier 15s titles, before losing to Harlequins in last year's final

  • Bristol have never finished higher than sixth

  • FT: Bristol Bears 26-30 Saracens

  • Play delayed by one hour following injury to Saracens player Georgia Evans

Live Reporting

  1. What is the Women's Premier 15s?

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    Premier 15s, which is run by the Rugby Football Union, is the top tier of the women’s game in England.

    It is a fairy new league, founded in 2016 and is made up of 10 teams from the Women’s Premiership, including Sale Sharks, Wasps and Exeter Chiefs.

    Harlequins are reigning champions, but face some tough competition this season.

    They go into the latest round of fixtures third in the table on 50 points with London rivals and two-time champions Saracens sitting top on 57 points.

    Bristol Bears split the two London rivals in second place on 54 points while Exeter Chiefs are fourth on 46.

  2. How can I watch the Women's Premier 15s?

    All times are GMT and subject to change

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    Bristol Bears host Saracens in the latest match of ±«Óătv’s live coverage of the Women’s Premier 15s.

    Coverage will start at 14:20 and will be available on ±«Óătv iPlayer and the ±«Óătv Sport website and app. It will be available to view on iPlayer and on demand for 30 days.

    Sunday, 27 February

    14:20-16:25 – Bristol Bears v Saracens on ±«Óătv iPlayer, Red Button & ±«Óătv Sport website and app.

    Upcoming fixtures on the ±«Óătv

    Saturday, 5 March (12:30) – Wasps v Harlequins

    Further fixtures will be announced after the Women's Six Nations, which starts on 26 March.

  3. How to get into rugby

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    Why you need to start playing rugby

    Camaraderie and teamwork are vital skills in most team sports, but none to the same extent as in rugby union.

    From schoolyard games of touch to lining up for your country in the Six Nations, rugby union is a sport of skill, bravery and strength.

    If you are more interested in throwing a ball around there are plenty of options for you, from the aforementioned touch, where tackling is banned, to light-hearted options like beach rugby.

    Although a certain level of physical stature is required in the professional ranks, rugby union really is an accessible sport, with the wide range of functions between different positions making it a sport for everybody,

    Forwards are typically stronger, heavier and entrusted with the more physical aspects of the game, whereas backs utilise pace and agility.

    It is incredibly popular at universities and women's rugby clubs around the country are always looking for enthusiastic players and the next new pool of talent.

    Find your local club in and to give it a go.