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Summary

  • Watch live ±«Óătv Sport coverage or listen to ±«Óătv Radio Bristol commentary

  • Bristol currently sit second in table behind Saracens, who have already guaranteed a play-off spot

  • Defending champions Harlequins are fourth in table

  • Penultimate game in regular season, with final fixtures next weekend

  • Play-off semi-finals take place on 22 May with final on 3 June - all live on ±«Óătv iPlayer

Live Reporting

  1. How is the Premier 15s shaping up?

    England's Six Nations winners are back in club action and the race for the play-offs is hotting up as the Premier 15s returns this weekend.

    With the Six Nations taking centre stage in recent weeks, the women's top-flight competition has been on hold for 56 days.

    Premier 15s table

    After Sarries, there are five teams in the hunt for a top-four finish, with just 13 points separating Bristol Bears in second and Loughborough Lightning in sixth.

  2. 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.

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

    All times are BST and subject to change

    ±«Óătv iPlayer

    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.

    Saturday, 7 May

    Bristol Bears v Harlequins - 14:30 BST

    ±«Óătv Sport will also show Loughborough Lightning v Harlequins in the final round of fixtures on 14 May, before showing the two semi-finals (22 May) and final (3 June).

  4. 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 S and to give it a go.