Bath Rugby

Wasps linked to another big name in Halfpenny, Dusautoir hands French captaincy over, move back to league for Eastmond and Faletau's tidy salary over in Bath

Bath have announced the signing of Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau.

New England head coach Eddie Jones has received an early fitness boost with centre Jonathan Joseph beginning his comeback from injury ahead of schedule.

England second-row forward Dave Attwood has signed a new three-year deal at Bath.

Wales forward Luke Charteris will join Bath from Racing 92 at the end of the season.

England star George Ford admitted it was a case of "focus on the process" as he kicked Bath to a European Champions Cup victory over Leinster.

Bath centre Jonathan Joseph will be available for the start of England's RBS 6 Nations campaign after making rapid progress in his recovery from chest surgery.

Sam Burgess dismissed criticism from Bath coach Mike Ford as he arrived back in Australia where he pledged his long-term future to the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Bath have signed Scotland back-row forward David Denton from Edinburgh, in a deal to offset the loss of Sam Burgess.

Sam Burgess has revealed he stepped away from rugby union because his "heart just isn't in it".

Bath began life after Sam Burgess with a thumping 45-14 win at London Irish.

Sam Burgess' rugby union career is over only one year into his misjudged cross-code move after he rejoined the South Sydney Rabbitohs on a contract that expires in 2018.

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.