Kingsholm Stadium will host the first match of this season's Premiership Rugby Cup, as this crucial development competition returns following a one-year absence.

Gloucester Rugby will host Bath Rugby in the first match on Friday 12 November as we stage two rounds of the competition during the Autumn Test series.

The Kingsholm clash is live on BT Sport with highlights of each game shown on Premiership Rugby TV.

Gloucester Rugby and Bath Rugby are in Pool A of the Cup, joined by near neighbours Exeter Chiefs, Worcester Warriors and Bristol Bears.

Phil Winstanley the Rugby Director at Premiership Rugby said: "We are delighted to bring the Premiership Rugby Cup back after we were forced by the Covid pandemic to cancel it last season.

"This is a very important development competition for our young players as it gives them the chance to play against good opposition in a pressurised environment and in front of large crowds.

"We have seen so many players emerge through the Premiership Rugby Cup over the years players with established England Test stars like Maro Itoje, Sam Underhill, George Ford, Owen Farrell, Ollie Lawrence and Billy Vunipola making their debuts in the competition."

To book hospitality for the games, please email venuesales@gloucesterrugby.co.uk.

Fixtures

Gloucester Rugby vs Bath – 19:45 12/11/2021

Gloucester Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs – 13:00 20/11/2021

Worcester Warriors vs Gloucester Rugby – 19:45 29/12/2021

Bristol Bears vs Gloucester Rugby – TBC

Premiership Rugby Cup Fixtures Announced

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