 As a result, the series began on 26 July 2014, at the BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park, continuing at Kingsholm, Franklin's Gardens and Kingston Park on 31 July, 1 August and 2 August 2014 respectively.The finals were on 8 August 2014 at the Twickenham Stoop.This was the first opportunity of the season for any of the teams competing in the Premiership to win a trophy.