Gloucester-Hartpury will open their title defence at dwelling to Leicester Tigers on the opening weekend of the Premiership Ladies’s Rugby 2024-25 season.
Sean Lynn’s Gloucester facet beat Bristol Bears in final season’s remaining to safe back-to-back Premiership triumphs.
Their bid for a 3rd straight title begins on 6 October, however assault coach Andrew Ford mentioned they aren’t “placing any stress on ourselves”.
“We’re totally conscious that the league is getting stronger which is precisely what we wish,” he added.
Three-time winners Saracens, who completed second within the desk earlier than shedding to Bristol within the semi-finals, begin their marketing campaign towards Trailfinders on 5 October.
Bristol face Loughborough Lightning, whereas Harlequins tackle Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham.
Sale Sharks have a bye within the opening spherical.