WARRIORS' season-opener at Bristol has been moved to Sunday, September 7 (2.40pm).

The Greene King IPA Championship clash at Ashton Gate is being shown live on Sky Sports as both sides look to get their campaign off to a flying start.

The match was originally due to take place on Friday, September 5.

Worcester's preparations get under way at Sixways on Friday, August 15, with a warm-up match against Welsh region Ospreys (7.30pm).