Six University of Bath students have been selected to represent England Rugby Universities in the 2026 edition of the annual Le Crunch fixture against French Universities. Hooker Max Pearce, who co-captained Bath men’s 1st XV to the BUCS Super Rugby league and cup double this season, is joined in the England Students squad for a second successive season by tighthead prop Alfie Griffin. Back-row forward Iwan Coyle and winger Austin Emens have also been selected,...
Team Bath Netball demonstrated their growing resilience as they secured a well-earned bonus point on the road against London Mavericks, only losing out to the NXT Gen League title chasers in the closing stages. Saturday’s fixture came exactly a month since Mavericks won 58-47 at the Team Bath Arena and the hosts were back to full strength as several players returned from Super League stints. However, Team Bath have also been boosted over the past...
Four University of Bath-based swimmers have been officially selected to represent Aquatics GB at the 2026 European Championships, taking place in Paris from 10-16 August. Sports Performance alumnus Josh Gammon secured his place in the 36-strong British squad by winning 50m butterfly gold at the Aquatics GB Championships. He is joined by Aquatics GB Bath Performance Centre team-mates Jacob Peters and Jack Skerry, the latter a Computer Science student supported by a US Foundation Sports...
The University of Bath has been reaccredited as a UK Sport Elite Training Centre (ETC), recognising its ongoing role in supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes to achieve success on the world stage. The accreditation, first awarded in 2023, highlights the University’s contribution to providing world-class daily training environments, bringing together high-quality facilities, expert practitioners and a strong performance culture to support athletes and coaches. As part of the UK Sport network of Elite Training Centres,...
The University of Bath men’s 1st XV demonstrated why they have been the best team in BUCS Super Rugby this season as they defeated Loughborough 41-14 in the BSR Milk Championship final to complete a historic league and cup double. Forward dominance allied with explosive pace and power from the backs saw Bath score five tries against their old rivals and secure their first-ever national cup success, just a month after they had won the...
University of Bath-based swimmers won 10 medals and set a host of qualifying times for this year’s major international events when they contested the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships 2026 at the London Aquatics Centre. A thrilling 50m butterfly final on Sunday saw Josh Gammon (pictured top) pip Aquatics GB Bath Performance Centre team-mate Jacob Peters to the title by just one-hundredth of a second, his winning time of 23.10 making him the third-fastest Brit ever...
Team Bath Netball rewarded another capacity crowd with one of their best performances of the NXT Gen League season as they recorded a welcome 60-46 home win over Leeds Rhinos. After away defeats at London Pulse and Manchester Thunder, plus a disappointing display in the reverse fixture, Team Bath were determined to right the wrongs and started strongly in a match sponsored by Bechtle. [caption id="attachment_72843" align="alignright" width="292"] Defenders Daisy Harrison (left) and Lottie Robinson...
B&NES Council has resolved to grant planning permission to the University of Bath for new student accommodation (926 beds) and amenities adjacent to the Sports Training Village. Pending a final decision in late May, work could begin later this year and may continue in some form until early 2029. The initial works may also happen at the same time as activity to resurface the outdoor athletics track. Inevitably, construction would involve increased noise, disruption and...
Past and present University of Bath-based athletes excelled at the GB Rowing Team Final Trials 2026, which took place over the weekend at the National Training Centre in Caversham. The South West GB Performance Development Academy (PDA), based at the University since 2003, has one purpose: to develop future Olympic rowers. This past weekend showed the strength and depth of the programme, which has been producing rowing legends for decades including four-time Olympian Helen Glover....
Head Coach Aaron James says his double-chasing University of Bath men’s 1st XV are determined to “go one step further” when they contest their first knockout final of the BUCS Super Rugby era. A 36-20 home victory over Durham saw the 2025-26 league champions finally reach the BSR Milk Championship trophy decider having fallen just short in their five previous semi-finals. They will now face old rivals Loughborough, who finished two points behind Bath in...
