It has been confirmed in a statement from the RFU, that the Red Roses’ upcoming Test matches against France and New Zealand will be broadcast live on BBC One.
John Mitchell’s side, who secured a third consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam in April, host Les Bleus at Gloucester’s Kingsholm Stadium this coming Saturday 7th September.
England then take on the Black Ferns at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 14th September. These two matches are the final chances for the hopeful Red Roses to impress, before England travel out to Canada for their WXV1 campaign.
Both games will be shown on prime time free-to-air TV, kicking off at 2.30pm BST.
RFU Executive Director of the Women’s Game, Alex Teasdale, said: “As we approach an exciting year for women’s rugby in England, visibility of the Red Roses, and the women’s game in general, remains paramount for the growth of the game.
“For our Red Roses to have a prime time free-to-air TV on a Saturday afternoon illustrates the rise in interest of their journey and the incredible support they receive. We hope the broadcasting of our September matches against world-class opposition will encourage young girls and boys to pick up a rugby ball with their local grassroots club, as well as attract more support ahead of an exciting year of women’s sport in this country.”