Prem Rugby Cup Semi-Finals 2026: How to Watch Exeter Chiefs vs. Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers vs. Bath Rugby

As the Six Nations 2026 action pauses, rugby fans in the UK can still enjoy top-tier competition with the semi-finals of the Prem Rugby Cup. This guide details how to watch Exeter Chiefs accept on Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers battle Bath Rugby, as English clubs vie for the first silverware of the season.

The Prem Rugby Cup provides an opportunity for players outside of their clubs’ first-choice lineups to showcase their talent. For Bath Rugby, a win could set them on a path to repeat last season’s success, where they ultimately secured a hat-trick of titles.

Match Details

• Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
• Semi-final 1: Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints (kick-off 1:30pm GMT)
• Semi-final 2: Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby (kick-off 4:00pm GMT)

How to Watch in the UK and Ireland

Prem Rugby Cup semi-final live streams are available through Warner Bros Discovery’s TNT Sports network in the UK. Both matches on Sunday will be available on Discovery+, with Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby likewise available on TNT Sports 3.

A subscription to Discovery+ Premium costs £30.99 per month in the UK. Alternatively, TNT Sports can be added to your existing Sky, BT, EE, or Virgin Media TV package (costs vary depending on the provider). This provides access to Gallagher Prem Rugby action, as well as Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League matches.

In Ireland, Prem Rugby Cup matches are also on TNT Sports, accessible through Sky, Now TV, EE, Virgin Media, and Vodafone. Though, TNT Sports is not available through Discovery+ in Ireland.

Streaming from Outside the UK?

If you are outside the UK, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access your Discovery+ Prem Rugby Cup semi-final live stream. By changing your IP address, you can bypass geo-blocking restrictions and stream the matches as if you were back home.

TechRadar and Tom’s Guide both recommend NordVPN for its ability to unblock streaming services and its security features. NordVPN offers up to 74% off.

Team Lineups

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. Isaiah 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