Bath’s Mistakes Costly but Johann van Graan Backs Late Penalty Decision Saturday, May 30, 2026 bath bristol bathrugby premiership rugby johannvangraan sportsmanship finnrussell penalty derby sport Bath’s hopes of returning to the top of the league were dashed as their poor run away to Bristol Bears continued, with their last league victory in the city dating back to 2008. Ollie Lawrence, Guy Pepper, and Thomas du Toit … Read More
Bath’s Costly Mistakes Endure as Johann van Graan Supports Bold Late Penalty Decision Saturday, May 30, 2026 bath rugby bristolbears premiership johannvangraan penalty finnrussell samunderhill semifinal strategy sport Bath Rugby’s hopes of reclaiming the top spot in the league were dashed as they suffered another tough loss against Bristol Bears, extending their winless streak in Bristol since 2008. Despite a strong first half that saw … Read More
'Performance to Impress' – Bath Player Ratings from Narrow Bristol Bears Defeat Saturday, May 30, 2026 bath bristol rugby playerratings derby ashtongate premiership semifinal performance rugbyunion sport Bath’s ambitions for a home play-off semi-final suffered a setback after a tightly contested 21-19 defeat against West Country rivals Bristol Bears at an electrifying Ashton Gate. Despite a spirited performance, the visitors … Read More
'Performance to Impress' – Bath Player Ratings after Narrow Defeat to Bristol Bears Saturday, May 30, 2026 bath rugby playerratings bristolbears premiership matchreport sport derby performance try Bath Rugby’s aspirations for a home play-off semi-final suffered a setback as they narrowly lost 21-19 to West Country rivals Bristol Bears in front of a buzzing Ashton Gate crowd. Bath struck first on the 20-minute mark, … Read More
'Performance to impress' - Bath ratings from narrow Bristol Bears defeat Saturday, May 30, 2026 bath bristol premiership rugby playerratings ashtongate playoffs tryscorers matchreport performance sport Bath fell just short in their crucial clash against West Country rivals Bristol Bears, losing 21-19 in a match filled with intense moments, electric crowds, and gritty performances at Ashton Gate. The visitors struck first on … Read More
Bath Rugby Extend Bristol Bears Winless Streak to 18 Years with Nail-Biting 21-19 Defeat Friday, May 29, 2026 bath bristol rugby premiership derby comeback tries injury bonuspoint welfordroad sport Bath Rugby’s long-standing league struggles in Bristol continued on Friday night as the Bristol Bears edged out a hard-fought 21-19 victory in a gripping West County derby. Bath, who last secured a league win at Bristol in … Read More