Sky Sports today announced their domestic rugby coverage for the new season, with Saints' opening clash against Worcester Warriors chosen for the TV cameras.
The game will now kick-off on Sunday September 7 at 1.30pm with Gloucester v Leicester Ti
gers following at 4pm.
first time this season, as the Cherry and Whites journey to the Rec.
Martin Turner, executive producer for rugby union at Sky Sports, said: "It's great to welcome back Northampton Saints – full houses at Franklin's Gardens always provide a brilliant atmosphere.
"Last year's Guinness Premiership was by far and away the greatest we have had and the world record crowd at Twickenham for the Guinness Premiership Final showed just how far professional club rugby in England has come."
Stuart Barnes, rugby union commentator at Sky Sports, added: "The East versus West Midlands televised clash between Northampton Saints and Worcester Warriors sums up why I think this will be the best Guinness Premiership season so far.
"The established traditional team Northampton are on the rise, with the new-age Worcester outfit looking to ensure that the old and new power struggle is turned on their head as Chris Latham joins them to add class, grit and character in abundance."
Confirmed live matchesSunday 7 September Northampton Saints v Worcester Warriors LIVE 13:30
Sunday 7 September Gloucester Rugby v Leicester Tigers LIVE 16:00
Saturday 13 September Bath Rugby v Gloucester Rugby LIVE 14:45
Friday 26 September Leicester Tigers v London Wasps LIVE 20:05
Saturday 27 September Saracens v Northampton Saints LIVE 14:45
Thursday 2 October Worcester Warriors v Harlequins LIVE 20:00
Friday 14 November Sale Sharks v Worcester Warriors LIVE 20:00
Friday 21 November Gloucester Rugby v Bristol Rugby LIVE 20:00
Friday 28 November Newcastle Falcons v London Wasps LIVE 20:00
Saturday 20 December Bath Rugby v Sale Sharks LIVE 14:45
Saturday 27 December Saracens v London Irish LIVE 13:30
Saturday 27 December Harlequins v Leicester Tigers LIVE 16:00
Sunday 4 January Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby LIVE 13:30
Sunday 4 January London Wasps v Harlequins LIVE 16:00
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