Sale Sharks vs Bath Rugby: TV Guide and Full Team News for PREM Rugby Cup Clash

This Sunday, February 8, Sale Sharks will welcome Bath Rugby to the CorpAcq Stadium for the seventh round of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup pool stage. The kickoff is scheduled for 3pm, promising an intense clash between two competitive sides.

Unfortunately, this match will not be broadcast live on TV. Although TNT Sports is airing one game per round of the remaining pool stage fixtures, today’s game was not selected for broadcast. Earlier in the season, PREM Rugby trialed live streaming for these cup matches, but during the Six Nations block, TNT Sports holds exclusive broadcast rights.

For fans unable to attend in person, SomersetLive will provide comprehensive live coverage, including pre-match build-up, team news, minute-by-minute updates, player reaction, statistics, analysis, interviews, and match highlights directly from inside the stadium. Additionally, BBC Radio Somerset will offer live commentary throughout the game.

The Sale Sharks starting lineup features Luke James at fullback, Albert Bradshaw and Joe Bedlow on the wings, with Tom Curtis directing play at fly-half. Captain Tom Burrow leads the pack, supported by key players such as Dan du Preez and Sam Dugdale in the forwards.

Bath Rugby fields a strong side as well, with Will Butt serving as captain. The lineup includes Jack Harrison making his debut at inside centre, supported by seasoned players like Will Roue at fly-half and Austin Emens at fullback.

Refereeing the match will be Hamish Smales, assisted by Ian Tempest and Veryan Boscawen, ensuring a fair and competitive contest.

Fans can expect a thrilling encounter as both teams aim to improve their standings in the pool competition.

Sale Sharks Starting XV:
15. Luke James, 14. Albert Bradshaw, 13. Joe Bedlow, 12. Marius Louw, 11. Alex Wills, 10. Tom Curtis, 9. Dom Hanson;

Tumy Onasanya, 2. Nathan Jibulu, 3. Tye Raymont, 4. Reuben Logan, 5. Tom Burrow (c), 6. Sam Dugdale, 7. Tristan Woodman, 8. Dan du Preez.

Replacements: Tadgh McElroy, Ralph McEachran, Patreece Bell, Ethan Caine, Dylan Hodkinson, Nye Thomas, Sam Bedlow, Sebi Krippner.

Bath Rugby Starting XV:
15. Austin Emens, 14. Charlie Griffin, 13. Jack Harrison, 12. Will Butt (c), 11. Will Muir, 10. Will Roue, 9. Bernard van der Linde;