Bath Rugby delivered a commanding performance against Munster Rugby at The Recreation Ground, cruising to a 40-14 bonus point victory in their 2025/26 Champions Cup opener.
Bath Rugby produced a commanding second-half display to defeat Bristol Bears 40–15 at the Rec, sealing a bonus-point win and reaffirming their title credentials.
Last time out, Bath suffered their first defeat of the Gallagher Prem season but forward Josh Bayliss and Head of Rugby Johann Van Graan are focused on a reaction against local rivals Bristol Bears.
Bath Rugby have confirmed that Springbok prop Thomas du Toit will leave the club at the end of the season to return to South Africa and rejoin the Sharks in Durban.
TRU’s Will Gupwell reflects on the Premiership final and takes a look at the significance of Bath’s win, some debatable decisions and whether Johann van Graan’s side can build a dynasty.
The enterprising winger admits last season's loss to Northampton played on his mind for a while, but gives an insight into how Bath have continued their progression as they look to end their 29-year wait for Premiership glory.
Bristol have won 11 of their last 14 encounters against rivals Bath - including doing the double this season - but skipper Fitz Harding feels the Bears will need something extra to upset the odds.