Bath Rugby travels to France this Friday, January 9, for a crucial clash against Castres Olympique at the Stade Pierre-Fabre. This match, part of the third round in Pool 2 of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup, kicks off at 8pm UK time (9pm local).
For fans eager to follow the action live, Premier Sports holds the exclusive broadcast rights for all Investec Champions Cup games this season. The Castres vs Bath game will be shown live on Premier Sports 2, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm. The channel is available via streaming or through Virgin TV, Amazon Prime, and Sky Sports packages. Subscription starts at £11.99 per month.
Post-match highlights will be available on the Investec Champions Cup YouTube channel. Additionally, SomersetLive offers detailed live blogging—including build-up, team news, minute-by-minute updates, reactions, stats, analysis, interviews, and highlights. BBC Radio Somerset will provide live radio commentary, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.
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Match Officials:
- Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
- Assistant Referees: Andrew Cole (Ireland), Daniel Carson (Ireland)
- TMO: Leo Colgan (Ireland)
Team Lineups:
Castres Olympique:
- Starting XV: Theo Chabouni (15), Christian Ambadiang (14), Vuate Karawalevu (13), Jack Goodhue (12), Nathanael Hulleu (11), Pierre Popelin (10), Jeremy Fernandez (9), Quentin Walcker (1), Teddy Durand-Pradere (2), Will Collier (3), Guillaume Ducat (4), Florent Vanverberghe (5), Baptiste Delaporte (c) (6), Baptiste Cope (7), Tyler Ardron (8)
- Replacements: Loris Zarantonello (16), Atunaisa Sokobale (17), Nicolas Corato (18), Tom Staniforth (19), Simon Meka (20), Gauthier Doubrere (21), Enzo Herve (22), Geoffrey Palis (23)
Bath Rugby:
- Starting XV: Santi Carreras (15), Henry Arundell (14), Max Ojomoh (13), Cameron Redpath (12), Will Muir (11), Finn Russell (10), Ben Spencer (c) (9), Beno Obano (1), Tom Dunn (2), Vilikesa Sela (3), Quinn Roux (4), Ross Molony (5), Ted Hill (6), Miles Reid (7), Alfie Barbeary (8)
- Replacements: Kepu Tuipulotu (16), Francois van Wyk (17), Thomas du Toit (18), Josh Bayliss (19), Guy Pepper (20), Tom Carr-Smith (21), Will Butt (22), Joe Cokanasiga (23)
Make sure to tune in or stream the game live to catch every pivotal moment as Castres Olympique and Bath Rugby battle for top position in Pool 2.