Summary

  • Use play icon at top of the page to watch live coverage

  • Result: Worcester Warriors 10-36 Gloucester-Hartpury

  • BBC to show one Women's Premier 15s game per round

Live Reporting

  1. What is the Rugby Union Premier 15s?

    BBC Sport

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

    It is a fairly 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 fourth in the table, level on 34 points with third-placed Exeter, who have played a game more.

    Saracens are top with 43 points and Bristol Bears are second on 41.

  2. How can I watch Worcester Warriors v Gloucester-Hartpury in the Women's Premier 15s?

    BBC iPlayer

    The fourth match of the BBC’s live coverage of the Women’s Premier 15s is between Worcester Warriors and Gloucester-Hartpury.

    Coverage will start at 14:15 GMT and be available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. It will be available to catch-up on for 30 days too.

    Sunday, 19 December

    14:15-16:45 GMT: Worcester Warriors v Gloucester-Hartpury - BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport website and app.

    Fixtures have been confirmed until the end of the January, with the following fixtures also set to be available on the BBC (schedules are subject to change).

    Saturday 8 January - Bristol Bears v Gloucester-Hartpury

    Saturday 15 January - Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins

    Saturday 29 January - Wasps v Exeter Chiefs

  3. How to get into rugby union

    BBC Sport

    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 England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to give it a go.