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Seven-try salvo sees brilliant Bath defeat derby rivals Exeter to get back to winning ways in BUCS Super Rugby
The University of Bath made an instant return to winning ways in Men’s BUCS Super Rugby as they beat South West rivals Exeter 43-21 at the Team Bath Sports Training Village. The seven-try success, which ended Exeter’s unbeaten start...
Late penalty sends University of Bath to first BUCS Super Rugby defeat in 11 months after dramatic derby at Hartpury
The University of Bath’s excellent Men’s BUCS Super Rugby winning run came to an end as Hartpury kicked an 80th-minute penalty to secure a narrow 24-21 victory in a rollercoaster West Country derby. It was a frustrating evening for...
Ten-try Bath extend winning run with emphatic victory in first Men’s BUCS Super Rugby meeting with Brunel
The University of Bath extended their winning run to 16 matches with an impressive 68-24 away victory in their first-ever Men’s BUCS Super Rugby fixture against newcomers Brunel. The visitors notched 10 tries during Wednesday’s match at Ealing Trailfinders...
Tyler Offiah hat-trick helps eight-try University of Bath make impressive start to BUCS Super Rugby title defence
The University of Bath began their Men's BUCS Super Rugby league title defence with a statement 50-33 home win over old rivals Loughborough in Wednesday’s season opener at The Yard. Man of the match Tyler Offiah – scorer of...
Champions Bath ready to start BUCS Super Rugby title defence with Freshers’ Week home showdown against Loughborough
After winning a historic league and cup double last season, University of Bath Head of Rugby Aaron James has challenged his BUCS Super Rugby squad to keep improving during the 2026-27 campaign. The men’s 1st XV are gearing up...
Four more University of Bath students join Bath Rugby scholar programme ahead of 2026-27 BUCS Super Rugby season
Four students who helped the University of Bath win a BUCS Super Rugby league and cup double last season have joined the Bath Rugby scholar programme ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Prop Jacob Yates, utility back Rocky Prowse (both...
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...
