Bath prove why they are Premiership title favourites in early statement of intent against Northampton
6 months, 1 week ago

Bath prove why they are Premiership title favourites in early statement of intent against Northampton

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On an opening night that reunited last season’s finalists, the runners-up showed precisely why they are favourites to go one better this campaign by meting out a measure of revenge on champions Northampton Saints. open image in gallery Joe Cokanasiga crashed over for Bath’s opening score The clues to two contrasting summers was contained within the two teamsheets. open image in gallery Josh Kemeny is tasked with filling Courtney Lawes’ boots But Kemeny’s try proved the visitors’ bright point in a half Bath controlled. For while last year felt like the season of the Saints as they bid adieu to club heroes and found new ones, there is every chance that this is Bath’s campaign.

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Bath have it ‘all to play for’ after Champions Cup win over Clermont
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bath have it ‘all to play for’ after Champions Cup win over Clermont

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Fin Smith’s last-gasp penalty helps Northampton Saints sink Bath in pulsating clash
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fin Smith’s last-gasp penalty helps Northampton Saints sink Bath in pulsating clash

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Bath run riot to inflict record defeat on 14-man Saracens
3 months ago

Bath run riot to inflict record defeat on 14-man Saracens

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Bath wait until 78th minute to snatch dramatic win over Harlequins
5 months, 1 week ago

Bath wait until 78th minute to snatch dramatic win over Harlequins

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Ultimately, Bath dug deeper to defy two yellow cards. Ollie Lawrence produced moments of class and Guy Pepper – not in England’s immediate plans – is a menacing flanker with a talent for wreaking breakdown havoc. Alfie Barbeary’s game ended after 10 minutes due to a fall that caused his head to whiplash into the turf and Smith soon crafted …

Northampton vs Bath result: Courtney Lawes signs off in style as Saints battle to Premiership glory
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Northampton vs Bath result: Courtney Lawes signs off in style as Saints battle to Premiership glory

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Bath’s Finn Russell explains how a trip to the Caribbean saved his season
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bath’s Finn Russell explains how a trip to the Caribbean saved his season

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George Furbank says Northampton ready for ‘last dance’ when they face Bath
9 months, 3 weeks ago

George Furbank says Northampton ready for ‘last dance’ when they face Bath

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Johann van Graan: Bath exactly where they should be after years of hard graft
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Johann van Graan: Bath exactly where they should be after years of hard graft

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Unsung hero of Bath’s revival on how English rugby has changed
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Unsung hero of Bath’s revival on how English rugby has changed

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“Finn likes trying things, too. We would never get to that point.” Blackett is one of rugby’s good guys: buoyant, honest and tough, qualities which have stood him in good stead in recent years. Blackett handles the esoteric just as easily as the emotional; he expects a “savage” breakdown contest at Twickenham and can highlight all the subtle differences in …

Northampton v Bath: Our recipe for the perfect Premiership final
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Northampton v Bath: Our recipe for the perfect Premiership final

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The Gallagher Premiership final between Bath and Northampton Saints has all the makings of a classic. As my colleague Charlie Morgan notes, it is a match-up riven with more subplots than Game of Thrones from the battle of Fins to the young pretender Ted Hill taking on the old warrior Courtney Lawes in his last stand and the attacking brain …

Charlie Ewels believes Bath are ready to claim first Gallagher Premiership crown
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Charlie Ewels believes Bath are ready to claim first Gallagher Premiership crown

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Bath claim crucial win in play-off push as Johann van Graan makes his presence felt
11 months, 1 week ago

Bath claim crucial win in play-off push as Johann van Graan makes his presence felt

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Exeter Chiefs 14 Bath Rugby 26 There was a time when Bath ruled supreme in English rugby, a formidable on-field force, known as serial trophy winners. Whatever was said by Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter at the break, it clearly had the desired effect, the Chiefs reducing the deficit inside five minutes when former Bath winger Olly Woodburn was …

Bath dealt HUGE blow in Premiership title race as fly-half Finn Russell is ruled out for weeks with a 'significant' groin injury... with club fearing he may not play again this season
11 months, 1 week ago

Bath dealt HUGE blow in Premiership title race as fly-half Finn Russell is ruled out for weeks with a 'significant' groin injury... with club fearing he may not play again this season

Daily Mail  

Bath's swashbuckling Premiership title challenge has been dealt a savage blow as the West Country club fear Finn Russell may not play again this season due to a ‘significant’ groin injury. Russell’s creative brilliance in his first campaign at The Rec has elevated Bath into second place in the Premiership table, but with only four regular-season fixtures remaining, his absence …

Exeter 21-15 Bath: Finn Russell injury sparks Chiefs comeback as they deny Johann van Graan's side a first Champions Cup quarter-final appearance in a decade
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Exeter 21-15 Bath: Finn Russell injury sparks Chiefs comeback as they deny Johann van Graan's side a first Champions Cup quarter-final appearance in a decade

Daily Mail  

Finn Russell limped off as Bath blew a golden opportunity to reach their first Champions Cup quarter-final in a decade on a famous day for Exeter. ‘That’s a tough one to take,’ said Bath head coach Johann van Graan after Greg Fisilau and Ethan Roots dived over to seal a stunning comeback. Exeter completed a second-half comeback to defeat Bath …

Fin Smith upstages Owen Farrell in crucial Northampton win over Saracens
1 year ago

Fin Smith upstages Owen Farrell in crucial Northampton win over Saracens

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Northampton 41 Saracens 30 Never mind Good Friday - this could not have been a better one for Northampton, whose bonus-point dispatching of Saracens opened up daylight between them and the chasing pack at the top of the Premiership table. And, on this form, against a Saracens side which had obliterated Harlequins last week, Northampton are palpably the team to …

Bath move revitalising Finn Russell as he plots Scotland’s Six Nations strategy
1 year, 2 months ago

Bath move revitalising Finn Russell as he plots Scotland’s Six Nations strategy

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Bath top Gallagher Premiership for Christmas after win over Harlequins
1 year, 3 months ago

Bath top Gallagher Premiership for Christmas after win over Harlequins

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Bath 37-14 Ulster: Hosts come from behind to secure a bonus-point victory as they continue their resurgence with new recruits Alfie Barbeary and Finn Russell
1 year, 3 months ago

Bath 37-14 Ulster: Hosts come from behind to secure a bonus-point victory as they continue their resurgence with new recruits Alfie Barbeary and Finn Russell

Daily Mail  

Bath’s attack has the potential to go off like a Molotov cocktail but this victory was a slow burn that belonged to their scrum. ‘We’re wearing red, we’re feeling hot, we’re feeling good, we’re feeling dangerous.’ Bath continued their resurgence with new recruits Alfie Barbeary and Finn Russell They have got their swagger back in the West Country, where Bath’s …

Absent Owen Farrell receives touching gesture from fans as impressive Northampton shock Saracens
1 year, 3 months ago

Absent Owen Farrell receives touching gesture from fans as impressive Northampton shock Saracens

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Finn Russell silences Gloucester fans as the Scottish playmaker leads Bath's fightback to earn a dominant 45-27 West Country derby victory
1 year, 4 months ago

Finn Russell silences Gloucester fans as the Scottish playmaker leads Bath's fightback to earn a dominant 45-27 West Country derby victory

Daily Mail  

Finn Russell warmed up at a sold-out Kingsholm on Friday night with a series of keep-ups and then held his finger to his mouth to tell Gloucester's fans to be quiet as Bath claimed a big derby win. Shhhing the Shed🤫 Finn Russell is a brave man on his first visit to Kingsholm 👀 Watch live on @rugbyontnt 📺 #GallagherPrem …

England’s Sam Underhill commits future to Bath with new ‘long-term’ deal
2 years, 3 months ago

England’s Sam Underhill commits future to Bath with new ‘long-term’ deal

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Sale overcome early red card to brush aside Bath
2 years, 6 months ago

Sale overcome early red card to brush aside Bath

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Bath chairman Edward Griffiths leaves the Premiership strugglers after less than six months
2 years, 10 months ago

Bath chairman Edward Griffiths leaves the Premiership strugglers after less than six months

Daily Mail  

One of the worst seasons in Bath’s 157-year history took another dramatic turn on Wednesday when chairman Edward Griffiths left the club after less than six months in the role. Bath chairman Edward Griffiths has left the club after less than six months in the role The news was confirmed by Bath as part of a wider restructuring of the …

Bath have been spared nervy Premiership finale by no-relegation ringfencing, they deserve to go down
2 years, 10 months ago

Bath have been spared nervy Premiership finale by no-relegation ringfencing, they deserve to go down

Daily Mail  

Were it not for the ringfencing of the Gallagher Premiership, Bath would now be entering one of the most seismic finales to a season in their 157-year history. Bath should be entering one of the most important season finales in their 157-year history Stuart Hooper's side have endured a dismal campaign and sit bottom of the Premiership It’s not just …

Bath’s Premiership Rugby Cup tie against Exeter postponed due to absences
3 years, 3 months ago

Bath’s Premiership Rugby Cup tie against Exeter postponed due to absences

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Leicester extend Premiership lead with bonus-point win despite Bath's best efforts
3 years, 4 months ago

Leicester extend Premiership lead with bonus-point win despite Bath's best efforts

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Leicester Tigers 40 Bath 23 Leicester are the Premiership’s runaway leaders – do not adjust your sets. The Diwali fireworks that crackled in Welford Road’s environs were not entirely replicated on the pitch, mind you, but with seven players missing to international duty this was a bonus-point job well done by Leicester. Bath brought ambition and, with less than 10 …

Bath suffer second ACL injury in as many weeks to add to struggling season
3 years, 5 months ago

Bath suffer second ACL injury in as many weeks to add to struggling season

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Saracens dominate Bath 71-17 as Maro Itoje scores on Premiership return
3 years, 5 months ago

Saracens dominate Bath 71-17 as Maro Itoje scores on Premiership return

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Bath score late to extend Premiership dominance over Leicester
3 years, 11 months ago

Bath score late to extend Premiership dominance over Leicester

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Bath focused on avoiding Covid chaos after Sale hand their play off place to the Somerset side
4 years, 5 months ago

Bath focused on avoiding Covid chaos after Sale hand their play off place to the Somerset side

Daily Mail  

The Premiership semi-finalists are on red alert to avoid the Covid-19 chaos that engulfed Sale this week. Bath have been given a Premiership play-off spot after Sale had to forfeit Worcester match And captain Charlie Ewels, the England lock, has reminded his players of their responsibilities. ‘We said as a playing group the rule which you want to check yourself …

Saracens 17-17 Bath: Late Tim Swinson try puts visitors' Premiership semi-final hopes in doubt
4 years, 5 months ago

Saracens 17-17 Bath: Late Tim Swinson try puts visitors' Premiership semi-final hopes in doubt

Daily Mail  

Bath's season was left in limbo after they blew a 14-point lead and missed the chance to guarantee their place in the play-offs. Stuart Hooper's side were six minutes away from securing their first ever victory at Allianz Park but ruefully left with a draw after a late try from Tim Swinson. Saracens were able to stop Bath from securing …

Will Stuart, Tom Dunn and Beno Obano hope to inspire Bath to first Premiership in 24 years
4 years, 5 months ago

Will Stuart, Tom Dunn and Beno Obano hope to inspire Bath to first Premiership in 24 years

Daily Mail  

When Bath supporters hark back to the glory years of the late Eighties and early Nineties, their fondest memories often involve a bunch of ugly front-row forwards who enjoyed manning the pub doors on a Saturday night. Will Stuart, Tom Dunn and Beno Obano have been Bath's shining stars this season BENO OBANO: So you wanted to do an article …

Gallagher Premiership: Exeter and Northampton brace for quickfire rematch as Bath pip Sale to sixth
5 years, 10 months ago

Gallagher Premiership: Exeter and Northampton brace for quickfire rematch as Bath pip Sale to sixth

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Sale boost top-four hopes with gritty win over Bath
5 years, 11 months ago

Sale boost top-four hopes with gritty win over Bath

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Jonathan Joseph makes England selection case as Bath beat Bristol at Twickenham
5 years, 11 months ago

Jonathan Joseph makes England selection case as Bath beat Bristol at Twickenham

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Exeter stay top of Premiership with win at Sale as Harlequins snatch victory at Bath
6 years ago

Exeter stay top of Premiership with win at Sale as Harlequins snatch victory at Bath

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How once mighty Bath stand on the brink of another European exit in a season of doom and gloom
6 years, 3 months ago

How once mighty Bath stand on the brink of another European exit in a season of doom and gloom

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Bath confirm Jonathan Joseph will miss England's tour of South Africa
6 years, 11 months ago

Bath confirm Jonathan Joseph will miss England's tour of South Africa

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Bath have confirmed that centre Jonathan Joseph will miss England's summer tour to South Africa because of a foot injury. Bath have confirmed that Jonathan Joseph will miss England's summer tour to South Africa Bath rugby director Todd Blackadder revealed the player will require surgery on a foot injury Joseph, who has won 40 caps, was hurt during Bath's Premiership …

Depleted Wasps looking to make up for Bath defeat but West Country side boosted by return of quartet
7 years, 3 months ago

Depleted Wasps looking to make up for Bath defeat but West Country side boosted by return of quartet

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Bath hold on to beat Toulon and move top of their Champions Cup pool
7 years, 3 months ago

Bath hold on to beat Toulon and move top of their Champions Cup pool

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Toulon see off Bath in Champions Cup clash despite Chris Ashton howler
7 years, 3 months ago

Toulon see off Bath in Champions Cup clash despite Chris Ashton howler

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Bath 16-9 Bristol: Taulupe Faletau returns from injury as Jack Wilson try takes hosts top of Aviva Premiership
8 years, 4 months ago

Bath 16-9 Bristol: Taulupe Faletau returns from injury as Jack Wilson try takes hosts top of Aviva Premiership

Daily Mail  

Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau made his comeback after more than 10 weeks out with a medial knee ligament injury as Bath earned a scrappy 16-9 Aviva Premiership victory over winless neighbours Bristol. Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau made his comeback after more than 10 weeks out injured Bath fly-half Adam Hastings is held up by Bristol's Mark Sorenson on …

Mike Ford leaves Bath amid coaching restructure with Stuart Hooper and Stuart Lancaster in the frame
8 years, 10 months ago

Mike Ford leaves Bath amid coaching restructure with Stuart Hooper and Stuart Lancaster in the frame

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Eight months after narrowly missing out on the Premiership title, Bath must find plenty in reserve to salvage their season
9 years, 2 months ago

Eight months after narrowly missing out on the Premiership title, Bath must find plenty in reserve to salvage their season

Daily Mail  

Allianz Park will stage a re-run of last season’s Aviva Premiership Final when Saracens host Bath on Saturday, but it isn’t just the venue which will be markedly different from that showpiece occasion. He couldn’t resist a light-hearted reply, saying: ‘I’m not concerned about Bath’s lack of form, although I’m sure the owner is.’ Head coach Mike Ford has repeatedly …

Bath vs Saracens match report: Owen Farrell inspires superb Sarries to victory in Premiership final to win second ever title
9 years, 9 months ago

Bath vs Saracens match report: Owen Farrell inspires superb Sarries to victory in Premiership final to win second ever title

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Bath 16 Saracens 28 player ratings: Owen Farrell stars for Sarries as England hopeful Jamie George helps secure Premiership title
9 years, 9 months ago

Bath 16 Saracens 28 player ratings: Owen Farrell stars for Sarries as England hopeful Jamie George helps secure Premiership title

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Bath 16 Saracens 28 player ratings: Owen Farrell stars for Sarries as England hopeful Jamie George helps secure Premiership title
9 years, 9 months ago

Bath 16 Saracens 28 player ratings: Owen Farrell stars for Sarries as England hopeful Jamie George helps secure Premiership title

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Exeter Chiefs 23 Bath 27 match report: George Ford’s consummate performance underlines his England potential
11 years, 1 month ago

Exeter Chiefs 23 Bath 27 match report: George Ford’s consummate performance underlines his England potential

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Bath 63 Mogliano 0 match report: Rampant Bath show the value of coaching switch
11 years, 3 months ago

Bath 63 Mogliano 0 match report: Rampant Bath show the value of coaching switch

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