Everyone loves a derby, right?
Well, get the permission slips in as Premiership Rugby have confirmed the West Country derby between Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby Cup will be shown live on BT Sport.
When the Premiership Rugby Cup returns in January it will also deliver Premiership Rugby’s first in-season break, guaranteeing players and management a minimum of one week off, with six Derby Day fixtures.
Bears v Chiefs at Ashton Gate will be a 3pm kick off on Saturday 26th January.
Same time, same day, two other local derbies will take place with Harlequins hosting Saracens and Leicester Tigers are on the road to Northampton Saints.
Worcester Warriors boast the best Premiership Rugby Cup record and their fast start ensures they will be shown live on BT Sport on the second weekend of Round 4, taking on Wasps on Sunday 3rd February, KO 3pm.
The Warriors edge Sarries at the top of pool on points difference having got across the white was on 14 occassions.
Also on Sunday 3rd February, Sale Sharks host Newcastle Falcons at the AJ Bell Stadium. Feb 2nd, Bath Rugby will entertain Gloucester Rugby.
Check out the full fixtures and KO times below:
| Round 4 – Derby Day | ||||||
| Saturday | 26 January 2025 | 3pm | Bristol Bears | Exeter Chiefs | BT Sport | |
| Saturday | 26 January 2025 | 3pm | Harlequins | Saracens | ||
| Saturday | 26 January 2025 | 3pm | Northampton Saints | Leicester Tigers | ||
| Saturday | 2 February 2025 | 2.30pm | Bath Rugby | Gloucester Rugby | ||
| Sunday | 3 February 2025 | 3pm | Sale Sharks | Newcastle Falcons | ||
| Sunday | 3 February 2025 | 3pm | Worcester Warriors | Wasps | BT Sport | |
