Bath Rugby climbed to the top of the Gallagher Premiership standings with a hard-fought 36-29 victory away at Saracens on Sunday, highlighted by an electrifying performance from England wing Henry Arundell. His two crucial tries, including a spectacular 80-metre intercept sprint, were instrumental in sealing the win.
The match was finely poised at 29-29 late in the game, but Arundell surged to the line in the 76th minute to put Bath ahead for good. Earlier, he had opened the scoring with a dynamic intercept try against the run of play, showcasing his pace and anticipation.
Max Ojomoh, Arundell’s England teammate and a key substitute, played a pivotal role in the decisive try. Coming off the bench in the final quarter, Ojomoh expertly seized a low pass from Finn Russell and charged forward before delivering the perfect final pass for Arundell’s match-winning sprint.
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Ojomoh’s form continues to impress after his recent match-winning contribution for England against Argentina. His creative impact and vision strengthened Bath’s comeback after a slow start, where Saracens dominated early on.
Saracens raced to a 14-point lead, through tries from Max Malins and Juan Martin Gonzalez, both capitalizing on smart, incisive play. However, Bath responded with determination. Russell kicked a penalty and Arundell’s intercept try shifted momentum back.
The match featured strong forward battles, with Bath’s Tom Dunn finishing a powerful line-out maul and Ben Spencer conjuring a clever tap-penalty move that caught Saracens off guard, resulting in a try for Will Butt.
Saracens fought back fiercely, with tries from Malins and Gonzalez keeping the score close. Owen Farrell’s long-range drop goal helped maintain pressure, but Bath’s relentless intensity earned a bonus point when Arthur Green completed a sweeping team move.
The game’s tension peaked at 29-29, with Saracens’ Elliot Daly missing a long-range penalty, setting the stage for Arundell’s winning run. Bath’s resilience and quick thinking ultimately earned them a vital away victory, propelling them to the top of the Premiership table.
Final line-ups reflected some high-profile names: Saracens fielded Elliot Daly and Owen Farrell, while Bath featured Finn Russell and Joe Cokanasiga, alongside the standout Arundell. The match was officiated by Christophe Ridley, with assistant referees Sara Cox and Simon Harding and TMO Stuart Terheege overseeing the game.