Emma Dodds reports the Leicester Tigers v Gloucester match from HBO Max and TNT Sports

The English Premiership league match on Tuesday 9 October 2026 will see the Leicester Tigers face off the Gloucester in a union versus union contest that fans of British league rugby will want to follow closely. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:45 UK time, and the full broadcast will be available across HBO Max (UK only), TNT Sports 1, HD, and TNT Sports Ultimate.

Who is watching and who is presenting

The match will be reported by Emma Dodds, a sports reporter and presenter at TNT Sports. She has built up a substantial career in sporting coverage, and her work spans both football and league rugby. Fans will know her as a presenter who has travelled widely to cover events, having lived in Paris with Warner Bros and in London with Sky Sports before moving to the Middle East.

One of her notable achievements has been becoming the first female head of sport at the influential Arab Media Group in Dubai. Her experience extends across flagship sporting events, and she also works with Viaplay Sports as host of Euro2024 Qualifiers, domestic football and the United Rugby Championship. You can read more about her career on her TNT Sports biography page.

Where to watch

The broadcast is available on HBO Max for UK viewers only, alongside TNT Sports 1, HD and TNT Sports Ultimate. Tune in ahead of the 19:45 kick-off to catch the full action as the Leicester Tigers and Gloucester square up for battle.

Article generated: 9 October 2026, 19:47 GMT