Rugby fans have a full weekend of action ahead, even with the Six Nations taking a break. This Sunday, March 8, 2026, the focus shifts to the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals, offering a chance for clubs to secure the first silverware of the season. With many international players still away on duty, these matches provide an opportunity for emerging talents to shine.
The Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals feature compelling matchups: Exeter Chiefs hosting Northampton Saints at Sandy Park, and Leicester Tigers welcoming Bath Rugby to Welford Road. Bath, last year’s winners, will be looking to continue their success, while Leicester will aim to avenge their Gallagher Prem final loss to Bath. Here’s how to tune in and catch all the action live.
Fans in the UK and Ireland have several options for watching the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals. Both matches will be broadcast on Warner Bros Discovery’s TNT Sports network, with live streams available through Discovery+. This offers a comprehensive way to follow the action, alongside coverage of the Gallagher Premiership and other major European competitions.
How to Watch the Prem Rugby Cup Semi-Finals Live
The matches will be available as follows: both Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby will be shown on Discovery+. Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby will as well be broadcast on TNT Sports 3. A Discovery+ Premium subscription costs £30.99 per month in the UK. Alternatively, TNT Sports can be added to existing Sky, BT, EE, or Virgin Media TV packages, with costs varying depending on the provider. Rugby World provides further details on viewing options.
For viewers in Ireland, TNT Sports is available through Sky, Now TV, EE, Virgin Media, and Vodafone. However, it’s significant to note that TNT Sports is not accessible through Discovery+ in Ireland.
Streaming from Abroad with a VPN
If you’re currently outside of the UK or Ireland, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can allow you to access your usual streaming services as if you were back home. By changing your IP address, you can bypass geo-blocking restrictions and watch Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby without interruption. TechRadar and Tom’s Guide both recommend NordVPN as a top choice for unblocking streaming services and ensuring online security.
Team Lineups
Here are the confirmed lineups for both semi-final clashes:
Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints (1.30pm GMT)
- Exeter Chiefs: 15 Josh Hodge, 14 Paul Brown-Bampoe, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Zack Wimbush, 11 Olly Woodburn, 10 Harvey Skinner, 9 Tom Cairns. 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke, 2 Jack Yeandle (c), 3 Jimmy Roots, 4 Lewis Pearson, 5 Rusi Tuima, 6 Martin Moloney, 7 Finn Worley Brady, 8 Greg Fisilau. Replacements: 16 Julian Heaven, 17 Ethan Burger, 18 Khwezi Mona, 19 Joe Bailey, 20 Oscar Beckerleg, 21 Charlie Chapman, 22 Will Haydon-Wood, 23 Campbell Ridl
- Northampton Saints: 15 George Hendy, 14 James Martin, 13 Tom Litchfield, 12 Rory Hutchinson, 11 James Ramm, 10 Anthony Belleau, 9 Archie McParland; 1 Tom West, 2 Henry Walker, 3 Luke Green, 4 Tom Lockett, 5 JJ Van Der Mescht, 6 Josh Kemeny, 7 Charlie Ulcoq, 8 Callum Chick (c). Replacements: 16 Curtis Langdon, 17 Joe Cowell, 18 Will Davies-King, 19 Chunya Munga, 20 Archie Benson, 21 Tom James, 22 Toby Thame, 23 Amena Caqusau
Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby (4.00pm GMT)
- Leicester Tigers: 15. James O’Connor, 14. Gabriel Hamer-Webb, 13. Will Wand, 12. Orlando Bailey, 11. Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10. Billy Searle, 9. Tom Whiteley; 1. Archie van der Flier, 2. Jamie Blamire, 3. Will Hurd, 4. Harry Wells, 5. Tom Manz, 6. Harry Palmer, 7. Tommy Reffell (c), 8. Joaquin Moro. Replacements: 16. Finn Theobold-Thomas, 17. Tarek Haffar, 18. Ale Loman, 19. Hanro Liebenberg, 20. Josh Manz, 21. Charlie Bemand, 22. Joseph Woodward, 23. Izaia Perese
- Bath Rugby: 15 Sam Winters, 14 Austin Emens, 13 Chris Harris, 12 Will Butt (c), 11 Charlie Griffin, 10 Will Roue, 9 Ieuan Davies; 1 Scott Kirk, 2 Dan Frost, 3 Kieran Verden, 4 Jack Bennett, 5 Ewan Richards, 6 Ethan Staddon, 7 George Timmins, 8 Arthur Green. Replacements: 16 Kepu Tuipulotu, 17 Ioan Emanuel, 18 Mikey Summerfield, 19 James Maloney, 20 Alex Ridgway, 21 Neil le Roux, 22 James Linegar, 23 Jack Harrison
The Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals promise exciting rugby action as teams battle for a place in the final. With live coverage available through Discovery+ and TNT Sports, fans can easily follow their favorite clubs as they compete for silverware. The outcomes of these matches will undoubtedly set the tone for the remainder of the season and provide valuable experience for players vying for regular first-team spots.
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