https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/rugbydefense/Recent content in rugbydefense on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 06 Jun 2026 17:58:41 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/bath-rugby-player-ratings-monumental-du-toit-leads-narrow-win-over-leicester-tigers/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:58:41 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/bath-rugby-player-ratings-monumental-du-toit-leads-narrow-win-over-leicester-tigers/Bath Rugby fought hard to claim a tense 24-22 victory over Leicester Tigers on the final day of the regular Gallagher Premiership season, securing a coveted home semi-final against Exeter. The match started with Leicester showing strong continuity, taking an early lead through former Bath player Orlando Bailey. Bath responded fiercely, propelled by the powerhouse Thomas du Toit. The prop’s dominance in the scrum won multiple penalties and he crossed twice for tries before halftime.