Category: Rugby union

Strong second-half display secures another win for in-form Bath against battling Leeds Beckett in BUCS Super Rugby
A dominant second-half display saw the University of Bath men’s 1st XV win 37-19 at Leeds Beckett to continue their impressive start to the 2024-25 BUCS Super Rugby season. The visitors got off to a slow start in Yorkshire,...

Derby delight as comeback kings Bath end Exeter’s unbeaten start to BUCS Super Rugby season
The University of Bath men’s 1st XV forced a penalty try in the closing minutes to secure an excellent home win over Exeter and end their local rivals’ unbeaten start to the BUCS Super Rugby season. A hard-fought South...

Honours even in rollercoaster Rec battle as Bath and Hartpury finish all square in front of huge Anniversary Game crowd
Another huge crowd at The Rec was treated to an epic Anniversary Game, sponsored by Colour Studios, as the University of Bath men’s 1st XV and local BUCS Super Rugby rivals Hartpury fought out a thrilling 31-31 draw. The...

Bath warm up for Anniversary Game in fine style as Kepu Tuipulotu hat-trick inspires eye-catching victory at Cardiff Met
The University of Bath men’s 1st XV warmed up for their huge Anniversary Game visit to The Rec in fine style as they won 33-5 at Cardiff Met on Wednesday. Cardiff Met went into the match as the early...

Bath comeback falls just short but bonus points provide consolation after narrow BUCS Super Rugby defeat at Loughborough
A late surge from the University of Bath men’s 1st XV wasn’t quite able to complete a turnaround victory at Loughborough on Wednesday but it did secure two well-earned bonus points. Buoyed by a big home win over Durham...

Internationals impress on debut and Wheeler bags a brace as six-try Bath beat Durham in strong BUCS Super Rugby opener
A brace of tries from player of the match Claudius Wheeler plus debut scores from Tyler Offiah (pictured top) and Kepu Tuipulotu helped the University of Bath to an impressive 40-27 victory over Durham in their 2024-25 BUCS Super...

University of Bath Rugby Student Performance Sport programme partners with leading training equipment and match ball suppliers Rhino
Rhino will supply performance rugby squads at the University of Bath with their elite-level Vortex Pro match ball as part of a new partnership that will also see them supply contact equipment to the 2024 BUCS Super Rugby semi-finalists....

University of Bath men’s rugby club are winners at The Rec after brilliant Bath Combination Cup Final clash with Chippenham
The University of Bath men’s rugby club finished their season with a trophy after beating Chippenham RFC 31-25 in a top-quality Bath Combination Cup Final at The Rec. Ed Shepherdson scored two first-half tries, both converted by James Beverley...

University of Bath rugby duo enjoy “absolute privilege” of representing England Students in 13-try Le Crunch classic against France
University of Bath Rugby Club duo Will Jeanes and Iwan Price-Thomas both started for England Students in their annual fixture against France Universities. Second-row forward Jeanes, who studies Sports Performance, and full-back Price-Thomas, who graduates in Sport Management &...

Fantastic five all set to combine top-class rugby with first-class education at University of Bath after joining Bath Rugby Academy
Five more exciting young talents will be combining their burgeoning rugby careers with studying at the University of Bath from the 2024-25 season and academic year. Connor Treacey, Charlie Griffin, Tyler Offiah, Kepu Tuipulotu and Jack Woods have all...