Saracens end season with 36–26 win over Bath

Saracens 36-26 Bath Rugby, StoneX Stadium

Saracens wrapped up their Premiership Rugby campaign with a thrilling 36–26 victory over top-of-the-table Bath Rugby at StoneX Stadium.

The five-try win was a statement of attacking flair and forward dominance, but results elsewhere on the final day meant Saracens were denied a place in the playoffs.

Despite finishing level on league points with other contenders, the tie-breakers did not fall their way.

Bath opened the scoring early through a try from Arthur Green, briefly stunning the home crowd. However, Saracens wasted no time in responding. Rotimi Segun lit up the scoreboard after finishing a sweeping backline move, and Jamie George followed it up with a classic maul try, asserting forward control.

Elliot Daly added to the tally with a try that showcased Saracens' ability to spread the ball wide, and fly-half Fergus Burke extended the lead with a slick finish off structured phase play. By halftime, Saracens looked in complete control, leading 26–7 and dictating both territory and tempo.

Bath, already assured of a home semi-final, took the opportunity to blood young players in the second half. Among them was 18-year-old Tyler Offiah, who made an immediate impact by scoring on debut—an emotional and promising moment for the youngster.

Kepu Tuipulotu and Louie Hennessey added tries to Bath’s tally as they showed character and refused to fade out despite the early deficit.

But Saracens maintained their grip on the match. Hooker Theo Dan and veteran Dan George each crossed the line to keep the scoreboard moving, ensuring the hosts maintained a healthy cushion.

Farewell for a Club Legend

The afternoon carried extra significance as it marked the final game for club legend Alex Goode. Making his 402nd appearance, Goode bowed out to rapturous applause, drawing the curtain on a remarkable career that has seen him lift numerous domestic and European trophies in Saracens colours. T

Though Saracens ended the day with a win, it wasn’t enough to break into the top four. Other results across the league—specifically wins for Sale, Leicester, and Bristol—meant Saracens finished just short of the playoff cut-off, marking the first time they’ve missed the semifinals in a full Premiership season since 2009.

For Bath, the defeat doesn’t affect their playoff ambitions. Having secured a home semi-final spot prior to this round, they used the match to test depth and protect key players.

Team News:

Saracens: Carre, George, Riccioni, Itoje, Isiekwe, McFarland, Onyeama-Christie, Willis, van Zyl, Burke, Segun, Tompkins, Daly, Elliott, Goode

Reserves: Dan, Mawi, Beaton, Tizard, Gonzalez, Earl, Bracken, Cinti

Bath: Kirk, Spandler, Griffin, Jeanes, Richards, Staddon, Cowan, Green, Schreuder, Bailey, McConnochie, Parry, Hennessey, Emens, Woods.

Reserves: Tuipolutu, Cordwell, Verden, Graham, Timmins, le Roux, Offiah, Stewart.