[1] It typically takes place in the international windows, giving more opportunities to inexperienced players.

[2] The Allianz Cup uses a format where Premiership Women's Rugby clubs are divided into two pools based on their previous season's finishing positions.

The top two teams from each pool progressed to the semi-finals, which were hosted at the venues of the highest-ranked clubs.

The grand final took place at the home venue of the club with the most significant points difference.

The top two teams from each pool advanced to the semi-finals, the semi-finals are accompanied by a third-place play-off and a grand final, while the third-place team from each pool progressed to a two-legged 5th-6th place play-off, with the winner determined by aggregate score.