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Fantastic four all set to combine top-class rugby with first-class education at University of Bath after joining Bath Rugby Academy
Four more emerging talents are set to develop their rugby careers while studying and playing at the University of Bath after signing their first Senior Academy contracts with Bath Rugby. Bailey Cutts, Max Hooper, Declan Treacey and Alex Yeabsley...
Eight University of Bath students selected for World Rugby Junior World Champs as Vilikesa Sela all set for first senior England run-out
Connor Treacey will once again wear the captain’s armband after being named among five University of Bath students in the England U20 Men’s squad for the 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia. Forwards Alex Ridgway (Sports Performance)...
Inside Bath’s rugby machine – the successful system designed to turn University players into rugby stars
When the University of Bath men's 1st XV won a historic BUCS Super Rugby league and cup double in 2025-26, it was tangible and deserved reward for many years of hard work behind the scenes. It was the product...
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...
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...
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...
Double-chasing University of Bath determined to add cup to league crown after reaching first final of BUCS Super Rugby era
Head Coach Aaron James says his double-chasing University of Bath men’s 1st XV are determined to “go one step further” when they contest their first knockout final of the BUCS Super Rugby era. A 36-20 home victory over Durham...
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...
Bath battle back from sluggish start to overcome Cardiff and set up home BUCS Super Rugby semi-final against Durham
The double-chasing University of Bath men’s 1st XV fought back from 27-0 down to overcome an inspired Cardiff team and reach the BUCS Super Rugby Milk Championship semi-finals. The league champions, sponsored by Bath Building Society, rallied from a...
University of Bath sporting scholar Aiden Ainsworth-Cave makes PREM Rugby debut for table-topping Northampton Saints
Sporting scholar Aiden Ainsworth-Cave became the 30th University of Bath student to progress from BUCS Super Rugby to PREM Rugby when he made his debut for Northampton Saints. The Economics student, supported by a Hudson Powell Scholarship, came on...
