ESPN unveil Aviva Premiership fixtures

The race for the semi-final playoffs in the Aviva Premiership will be shown live on ESPN when the action gets underway in February.

Sale Sharks will entertain Exeter Chiefs on February 8, while leaders and reigning champions Harlequins welcome London Wasps one day later.

The Wasps are also in action the following Sunday against Gloucester Rugby, while the latter take on Worcester Warriors on February 22.

The following Saturday then pits Leicester Tigers against Saracens live on ESPN, while March is opened with the clash between Bath Rugby and Gloucester. The final match of the new set of fixtures sees Saracens take on London Welsh.

Senior director Simon Potter stated: "This season has already produced some great rugby, and the fact that just five points separates first from sixth demonstrates the high quality and competitiveness of the Aviva Premiership.

"We're looking forward to bringing fans more great fixtures as teams battle for the semi-final places and to avoid relegation."

Harlequins currently top the table.