Ben Jaycock looks at contenders ahead of next weekend’s kick-off to the Women’s Premiership season

With just nine teams but a TNT Sports broadcast contract in place, the rebranded Women’s Premiership gets underway next weekend. The women’s top flight, formerly known as the Premier 15s, has been reduced due to Worcester Warriors’ recent financial demise and suspension from the league. Newcomers Ealing Trailfinders and Leicester Tigers will play their first seasons at this level and have recruited experienced talent in an attempt to compete. The ...