Follow the action in the Gallagher Premiership 2024/25 season as the teams return from their European adventures
England’s number one club competition returns after its European break, as high-flying Bath Rugby and Bristol Bears – both of whom lost their opening pair of Champions Cup games – look to get back to winning ways at the top of the table. This guide explains how to watch Premiership Rugby live streams when the league resumes on Friday – wherever you are in the world.
– Watch every Gallagher Premiership fixture: TNT Sports (UK/Ireland)
All 93 matches of the 2024/25 season will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and Discovery+ in the UK, with seven games (including the final) also free-to-air on ITVX. If you’re travelling abroad for any of the matches, you can use a VPN to watch your usual Premiership Rugby live stream from abroad. We’ll explain how below.
A weekend of Premiership Rugby live streams kicks off on Friday night, when Gloucester Rugby entertain Harlequins at Kingsholm. On Saturday you can catch Leicester Tigers v Bristol Bears, Newcastle Falcons v Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks v Exeter Chiefs. The weekend wraps up on Sunday, with Northampton Saints’ trip to Saracens. Read on to find out how to tune in to all the games, or check out every Gallagher Premiership fixture for the current season.
How to watch Premiership Rugby: live stream from the UK and Ireland
UK viewers can watch Premiership Rugby live streams for every match this season on Warner Bros Discovery’s TNT Sports network (formerly BT Sport). The broadcaster holds the rights to show Gallagher Premiership matches in Ireland, too.
A new deal for the 2024/25 season means that TNT Sports and Discovery+ will show all 93 games for the first time, including the play-off semi-finals and final.
A subscription to Discovery+ Premium (which gives you access to all the Premiership action, along with Champions League football and a selection of Premier League matches) will cost you £30.99 per month in the UK. Alternatively, TNT Sports can be added to your Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media TV package – costs vary by platform.
Free-to-air terrestrial network ITV will broadcast seven live Premiership fixtures this season (including the final) via its TV channels and the ITVX streaming service. Next up is Harlequins v Leicester Tigers on Saturday 28 December.
A new weekly highlights show, Gallagher Premiership Unleashed, airs on ITV1 late on Wednesday nights.
If you’re going to be away from home for any big league games this season, don’t forget that you can use a VPN to watch your usual Premiership Rugby live stream from abroad. You’ll find more details below.
Watch Premiership Rugby live streams if you’re away from home
Away from home for work or holiday when this weekend’s games kick off? That doesn’t mean you have to miss any of the Gallagher Premiership action. Fans who are travelling overseas can watch their usual service with the help of a VPN.
A VPN – or Virtual Private Network – is a handy piece of software that allows you to change your device’s IP address. This means you can view live or on-demand TV content as if you were sitting at home in front of your own television – even when you’re overseas. (Assuming this complies with the broadcaster’s T&Cs, of course.)
The technology experts from TechRadar love NordVPN for its strong privacy features, ease of use, and the fact it allows you to watch your favourite TV on multiple devices simultaneously. You also get a money-back guarantee, 24/7 support, and it’s currently available at a knockdown price.
How to watch Premiership Rugby: live stream from the USA
In the United States, Major League Rugby’s The Rugby Network platform will host full-match coverage of all 93 matches across the 2024/25 season.
You’ll need to subscribe to TRN+ to watch Premiership Rugby live streams in the US. It’s available on mobile or tablet (for iOS or Android) and via your web browser, and will cost you $6.99 per month or $59.99 per year. A free trial is available in case you want to try before you buy.
How to watch Premiership Rugby: live stream from Australia
In Australia, Gallagher Premiership matches can be streamed live on Stan Sport.
It costs $15 a month to add Stan Sport to your general Stan plan.
Watch Premiership Rugby live streams in South Africa
Selected Gallagher Premiership games are available via subscription service SuperSport. This week the line-up includes Gloucester Rugby v Harlequins, Sale Sharks v Exeter Chiefs and Saracens v Northampton Saints.
There are various SuperSport packages available, whether you want to watch Premiership Rugby via DStv or stream.
Premiership Rugby fixtures: round 8
Friday 20 December
- Gloucester Rugby v Harlequins
Kingsholm, Gloucester
Kick-off: 7.45pm GMT
Saturday 21 December
- Leicester Tigers v Bristol Bears
Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester
Kick-off: 3.05pm GMT - Newcastle Falcons v Bath Rugby
Kingston Park, Newcastle
Kick-off: 5.30pm GMT - Sale Sharks v Exeter Chiefs
Salford Community Stadium, Salford
Kick-off: 5.30pm GMT
Sunday 22 December
- Saracens v Northampton Saints
StoneX Stadium, London
Kick-off: 3.00pm GMT
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