Posted 30th Mar 2026

Rising rugby star Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi named as Rengen Athlete of the Month after making senior international and PREM Rugby debuts

After making his senior international debut for Italy and PREM Rugby bow for Bath Rugby, Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi has been named as the latest Team Bath Rengen Athlete of the Month.

The Sports Performance student, who is supported by the Team Bath Breakthrough Programme, became Azzuri international #752 when he came on for Italy during their Quilter Nations Series victory over Chile in November.

The powerful forward, who can play in the second or back row, then enjoyed another milestone moment when he started for Bath Rugby in January’s PREM Rugby win against Exeter Chiefs at The Rec.

February saw Opoku-Gyamfi earn three more U20 Six Nations caps for Italy and he is now back with the title-winning University of Bath men’s 1st XV for the Milk Championship knockout competition, his two tries sparking a comeback from 27-0 down to beat Cardiff in the quarter-finals last week.

“I’m very proud of what I’ve achieved in these couple of months and I’m very happy to celebrate this achievement with my family and friends,” he said.

“My Italy international debut was great, I really enjoyed it. I made new friends on my journey, got to know a few more people and new coaches. Obviously the Bath Rugby debut was probably one of the best days of my life, a dream come true.”

Opoku-Gyamfi was presented with the February award and a Built For Athletes backpack by University of Bath Director of Sport Stephen Baddeley and Iestyn Lewis, CEO of Rengen which supports both the Athlete of the Month award and the Breakthrough Programme. The presentation took place at Rengen House, the company’s Bath city centre headquarters on Argyle Street which provides a friendly, flexible space for co-working, meetings and events.

Rengen, partners of Team Bath, have extensive experience in the development of boutique purpose-built student accommodation, residential accommodation and commercial units. Find out more by visiting rengendevelopments.com and rengenlettings.com.

Opoku-Gyamfi is among the nearly 200 University of Bath student-athletes receiving bespoke support through the Student Performance Sport Breakthrough Programme during the 2025-26 academic year. Visit teambath.com/breakthrough-programme for more information.

Other news articles

Max Pearce is congratulated after scoring a try for England Students against France in Le Crunch 2026
University of Bath quintet help England Rugby Students to thrilling nine-try victory over France in Le Crunch

Five University of Bath students were in the starting XV as England Rugby Students beat France Universities 55-42 to record their first victory in ‘Le Crunch Universitaire’ since 2023. Hooker Max Pearce, who co-captained the University men’s 1st XV...

Read More
A montage graphic of University of Bath rugby players (from left) Iwan Coyle, Austin Emens, Alfie Griffin, Isaac Mears, Max Pearce and Will Roue against an England flag background.
Super six University of Bath BUCS Super Rugby double winners selected in England Students squad to face France in Le Crunch

Six University of Bath students have been selected to represent England Rugby Universities in the 2026 edition of the annual Le Crunch fixture against French Universities. Hooker Max Pearce, who co-captained Bath men’s 1st XV to the BUCS Super...

Read More
Captain Max Pearce and Head of Rugby Aaron James lift the BUCS Super Rugby Milk Championship trophy as their team-mates celebrate and fireworks go off behind them
History boys! University of Bath win Milk Championship final for first time to complete BUCS Super Rugby league and cup double

The University of Bath men’s 1st XV demonstrated why they have been the best team in BUCS Super Rugby this season as they defeated Loughborough 41-14 in the BSR Milk Championship final to complete a historic league and cup...

Read More
Team Bath BUCS Super Rugby Sponsors
Partners and Suppliers