rugbylegend on Somerset Dailyhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/rugbylegend/Recent content in rugbylegend on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 03 Jun 2026 12:31:52 +0000'Folklore Material' - Bath Rugby Legend Roger Spurrell Passes Awayhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/folklore-material-bath-rugby-legend-roger-spurrell-passes-away/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:31:52 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/folklore-material-bath-rugby-legend-roger-spurrell-passes-away/Bath Rugby mourns the loss of Roger Spurrell, the revered former club captain who passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on May 19, 1955, Spurrell made a significant mark on the club and the South West rugby scene during an influential career. Spurrell debuted for Bath Rugby on September 18, 1979, facing the California Seahawks. Over seven pivotal years, he played 206 matches, helping transform Bath into a dominant force in English rugby.