Bath Rugby

Sam Burgess has left Bath with immediate effect, according to the BBC.

Bath head coach Mike Ford is expected to give an update on the future of Sam Burgess this afternoon.

Sam Burgess has been named in a 41-man Bath squad for this season's European Champions Cup.

Bath head coach Mike Ford admits Sam Burgess "didn't quite feel right" after the World Cup, but is convinced he will remain a rugby union player.

Bath have given their England World Cup centre Sam Burgess time off to consider his rugby future - and a possible return to league, according to BBC Sport.

Newport Gwent Dragons have been refused permission to proceed with a possible transfer of their Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau to Aviva Premiership club Bath.

Bath head coach Mike Ford confirmed Rhys Priestland will take a break from international duty for 18 months and focus on club duties after the Welshman made his debut in their 16-9 defeat to Wasps.

A second-half penalty try proved decisive as Wasps secured their first win of the Aviva Premiership season with a hard-fought 16-9 victory over Bath.

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young has told his players they need to get nastier if they want to beat Bath in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday.

England centre Jonathan Joseph has been ruled out for approximately three months with the chest injury sustained during the World Cup.

Having edged past Exeter Chiefs in this season’s opening fixture, Bath travel to the Ricoh Arena this weekend to face a Wasps side that fell short against Harlequins last Friday.

The 2015/16 Aviva Premiership season is almost upon us, following hot in the footsteps of one of the most compelling and entertaining seasons in the competition’s history.

Gloucester's side boasted some unfortunate RWC drops-outs looking for retribution, with Bath Rugby looking to showcase some lesser-known talents, resulting in a comfortable Cherry and White victory.

The 2015/16 season is undoubtably going to be one of the most challenging and arduous for our Aviva Premiership sides. With the presence of a home Rugby World Cup the annual LV Cup has been put aside to make room for Europe and that means that rest are few and far between

The Singha 7s competition advances to its second leg on Thursday when Kingsholm will play host to Gloucester, Bath, Exeter Chiefs and London Irish, as all four clubs bid to make the tournament’s showpiece final at the Twickenham Stoop.

Cross-code convert Sam Burgess is being pushed into a midfield role by England to cover for the absence of powerhouse Manu Tuilagi, according to former wing Mark Cueto.

Bath centre Ben Williams has been forced to retire from rugby due to a shoulder injury.

Bath boss Mike Ford has predicted a bright England future for former rugby league superstar Sam Burgess - starting at the World Cup in September.

Bath have confirmed that back-row forward Carl Fearns is to join French club Lyon.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has declared that Taulupe Faletau would not be hampered by rules favouring home-based players over those playing elsewhere should the number eight join Bath.