Monday night rugby returns to Sixways in September as Worcester Cavaliers look forward to the 2016/17 Aviva A League campaign.
The competition has been a huge success in recent years with youngsters and fringe players handed opportunities to stake their claim for first-team selection, especially in 2014/15 where the Cavaliers made it to the final.
The Warriors second-string side have three home fixtures out of their five pool clashes this season as they hunt a top-two finish ahead of the semi-finals in April.
Their season gets underway away to Sale Sharks on Monday 12 September before a first home game on Monday 19 September against Northampton Wanderers.
Another home tie follows versus Newcastle Falcons a fortnight later at Sixways.
There’s a Christmas clash at home to local rivals Wasps to look forward to on Monday 19 December where the Cavs will look to finish the year on a high.
Their final pool match sees them travel to Leicester Tigers late in the season which will be confirmed at a later date.
Should Cavaliers make it through their pool, the semi-finals will take place on Monday 24 April while the final is on Monday 1 May.
Academy Manager Chim Gale said: “The A League is a great opportunity for players to put their hands up for first-team selection.
“It’s also a chance for the Academy players to learn their trade in the Warriors jersey playing alongside and against some top-class athletes.”
Entry to home Aviva A League fixtures is free for Season Ticket holders while prices for non-Season Ticket holders will be £5 for Adults and free for Juniors.
Worcester Cavaliers Aviva A League fixtures:
Monday 12 September – Sale Sharks vs Worcester Cavaliers, Heywood Road (7.30pm)
Monday 19 September – Worcester Cavaliers vs Northampton Wanderers, Sixways (7.30pm)
Monday 3 October – Worcester Cavaliers vs Newcastle Falcons, Sixways (7.30pm)
Monday 19 December – Worcester Cavaliers vs Wasps, Sixways (7.30pm)
Date TBC – Leicester Tigers vs Worcester Cavaliers
Semi-finals – Monday 24 April
Final – Monday 1 May