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
'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’s 18-Year League Drought in Bristol Continues with Narrow 21-19 Defeat Friday, May 29, 2026 bathrugby bristolbears premiership rugbyunion westcountryderby leicestertigers fitzharding maxlahiff ollielawrence injury sport Bath Rugby’s struggle to secure a league victory in Bristol stretched to a painful 18 years after a thrilling West Country derby ended 21-19 in favour of the Bristol Bears on Friday night. The match was a display of … Read More
Bath Rugby Suffer Another Defeat as Bristol Bears Extend Their Dominance Friday, May 29, 2026 bathrugby bristolbears premiership rugbyunion derby comeback injuries tryscorers sinbin bonuspoint sport Bath Rugby’s long-standing challenge of securing a league win in Bristol continued on Friday night, as the Bristol Bears edged out a thrilling 21-19 victory in the West Country derby. Bath last triumphed in Bristol back in … 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