The first match of the British military’s Inter Service Rugby Championship will be played at Franklin’s Gardens, the home of Northampton Saints.
The prestigious stadium is a new location for the the annual RAF v Royal Navy clash on April 19.Apart from top-flight European rugby, the Saints have a strong association with the military. Most recently, the Navy’s Sam Matavesi played in the side from 2019 to 2024.
BFBS is the official broadcaster of the championship, the other two matches being Army v Navy on May 3 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, and Army v RAF at Kingsholm, Gloucester, on May 17.
All three matches are live and free to watch on BFBS Forces News channel on YouTube, and BFBS TV for service personnel and their families overseas – more info here. Coverage will also be live on BFBS Radio from 09:00 BST.
Listen on FM around the forces world, on digital radio in the UK, on the free BFBS Radio app or via your smart speaker. Full FM frequency listings and ‘Listen Live’ option at bfbs.com/radio
