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Bath Rugby

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Bath Rugby

Bath Rugby is a professional rugby union club in Bath, Somerset, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby. Founded in 1865 as Bath Football Club, since 1894 the club has played at the Recreation Ground in the city centre. Bath Rugby is one of the most successful clubs in England having won 18 major trophies. It was particularly successful between 1984 and 1998 when it won 10 Domestic Cups, 6 League titles, and was the first English side to win the European Cup in 1998. In 2008 Bath also won the European Challenge Cup, the continent's second tier of competition. Bath is one of only three clubs never to have been relegated from the top division of English rugby. For the 2023-24 Premiership Rugby season, Bath will compete in the European Rugby Champions Cup. The current Head of Rugby is Johann van Graan, who started in July 2022.

Recent Results

21 MarBath Rugby62 - 15Saracens
21 MarBath Rugby62 - 15Saracens
24 JanGloucester Rugby26 - 30Bath Rugby
24 JanGloucester Rugby26 - 30Bath Rugby
17 JanBath Rugby63 - 10Edinburgh Rugby

Upcoming Fixtures

11 MayExeter ChiefsvsBath Rugby
11 MayExeter ChiefsvsBath Rugby
17 MayBath RugbyvsNewcastle Falcons
17 MayBath RugbyvsNewcastle Red Bulls
30 MayBristol BearsvsBath Rugby

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Tom Dunn: Bath Rugby’s Relentless Flanker and the Value of Uncompromising Work
Tom Dunn is a key figure in Bath Rugby’s forward pack, bringing size, physicality and consistency to the flanker role. At 187cm and 109kg, he is built for the demands of modern back-row play, contributing through breakdown work, defensive intensity and relentless effort rather than headline moments. His value to Bath lies in his reliability, tactical discipline and ability to influence the hard-fought areas that often decide elite rugby matches.
Rugby · 4/10/2026
Archie Stanley: Bath Rugby’s Emerging Prop Building His Case in the Front Row
Archie Stanley is an English prop for Bath Rugby whose value lies in the demanding fundamentals of front-row play. At 1.79m and 108kg, he has the physical profile to contribute through scrummaging power, low-body leverage and close-range effectiveness in contact. The article examines his role within Bath’s pack, the modern responsibilities of a prop and the technical, physical and mental strengths required to succeed in one of rugby’s most specialised positions.
Rugby · 4/10/2026
Bath Rugby Hold Firm at the Rec to See Off Saracens in Premiership Statement
Bath Rugby converted home advantage into a significant Gallagher Premiership victory at the Recreation Ground, finishing first ahead of Saracens. With the starting order unchanged at the flag, Bath’s success was built on control and composure rather than late drama, while Saracens were left chasing the contest without finding a way past.
Rugby · 3/21/2026
Bath Rugby Delivers at The Rec to Finish Ahead of Saracens
Bath Rugby claimed victory at the Recreation Ground on Saturday, finishing first ahead of Saracens in a significant 2026 season result. With limited event data available, the key takeaway is that Bath converted home advantage into a classified win, while Saracens had to settle for second.
Rugby · 3/21/2026
Northampton Edge Ahead as Gallagher Premiership Title Race Tightens
Northampton Saints lead the Gallagher Premiership on 48 points, just two clear of Bath Rugby in a tightly contested 2025-26 title race. Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs remain firmly in touch on 41 and 40 points, while Bristol Rugby and Saracens still have work to do to stay in the championship conversation. The table suggests a clear split between a competitive top six and the bottom four, with consistency and bonus points likely to prove decisive in the weeks ahead.
Rugby · 6/15/2025