PWR Cup 2026/27 groups and fixtures confirmed as Saracens begin title defence

Premiership Women’s Rugby has confirmed the groups and fixtures for the 2026/27 PWR Cup, with the competition set to begin in mid-September and conclude with a final at the start of November.

Saracens enter as defending champions after beating Harlequins 43-33 at StoneX Stadium last October, and have been drawn into Pool A alongside Exeter Chiefs, Sale Sharks, Loughborough Lightning and Leicester Tigers. Pool B comprises Harlequins, Bristol Bears, Trailfinders and Gloucester Hartpury.

The group stage will be played across five weekends. Teams in Pool B will have bye weekends in Round 2 and Round 4, and a reserve weekend has been scheduled for 24-25 October to accommodate any postponements.

PWR confirmed that specific kick-off details — including dates, times and venues — will be announced at a later stage.

The cup draw follows PWR’s confirmation in March of the broader season structure for 2026/27. The league season itself is set to resume at Round 17 on the weekend of 29-30 May, with the league final scheduled for the weekend of 26-27 at a venue still to be confirmed.