2020–21 Premier 15s


The 2020–21 Premier 15s is the 4th season of the Premier 15s, of the top flight of English domestic women's rugby union competition and the first to be sponsored by Allianz.

Teams

ClubDirector of Rugby/Head CoachCaptainKit supplierStadiumCapacityCity/Area
Bristol Bears Women

Rule Changes

To reduce covid infection risk and close contact, several laws were introduced to reduce the number of scrums. These variations were reviewed after nine rounds and subsequently remained in place until the end of the season. These were:
  • Free kicks are awarded in place of a scrum for a knock-on or forward pass
  • Removal of the option for a scrum at a free kick or penalty
  • Scrums advantages were shortened
  • In a maul, the ball must be played at the first time of asking if the maul halts
  • A maul can only be formed from a lineout if it takes place within the 22 metre areas
  • No players who were not in the lineout may join the maul
  • Game time is reduced to 35 minutes per half
  • Water breaks at the midpoints of each half

Fixtures

Fixtures for the season were announced by the Premier 15s on 6 October 2020.

Regular season

Round 8


Round 16


Leading scorers

Most points

RankPlayerClubPoints
1

Most tries

RankPlayerClubTries
1