Premiership Rugby Cup semi-finals qualification confirmed

Premiership Rugby have confirmed that two matches have been added to the Premiership Rugby Cup schedule to allow a fair and equitable qualification for the competition's semi-finals.

As approved unanimously by all clubs at an Investor Board meeting, matches between Bristol Bears and Sale Sharks and London Irish and Bath will be staged at a date to be confirmed, to complete the qualification process. The Exeter Chiefs will also receive a points allocation from the match that should have been played against Worcester Warriors.

Once these adjustments have been completed the sides eligible for the last-four will have played four matches allowing for a fair and equitable semi-final qualification from the three pools.

Click here for confirmation of the previously agreed Premiership Rugby Cup qualification format for the semi-finals.