“Through this new platform, we want to create a deeper relationship with our current fans, who have asked us for this service and make the game as accessible as possible to new supporters. Having every match available to watch live is a crucial step forward for us.

“With 10 million rugby fans in England, PRTV Live will allow us to showcase the best of Gallagher Premiership Rugby to the widest possible audience, expanding our reach into the households of millions of other rugby fans. Not only that, but it’ll mean London Irish fans who can’t make the round trip of almost 600 miles to watch their team play Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park, can still see the game live!”

The first round of fixtures available for purchase using PRTV Live will take place next weekend, with supporters able to purchase the matches through the Premiership Rugby app from Wednesday, February 21.

Bristol Bears against Wasps and Sale’s game with London Irish on Saturday, February 25 will be available, followed by the top-four clash between Leicester and Gloucester as well as Newcastle Falcons v Bath on Sunday, February 26.

Supporters will also be able to watch the Premiership fixtures on desktop from the end of March, the league announced.