Toby Samuel enjoyed a dream Davis Cup debut as the Team Bath Tennis ace helped the Lexus Great Britain team secure their place in the Final 8 for the first time since 2023. Samuel was handed the responsibility of opening for Great Britain in their first Davis Cup tie in London for 10 years and, after overcoming some early nerves, he recorded an excellent 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory over Andres Andrade. That provided the springboard...
Olympic Champion Tabby Stoecker believes the skills she learns in training at the University of Bath and competing on the international skeleton circuit will transfer to the ballroom when she competes in the 2026 edition of Strictly Come Dancing. A dream appearance on the BBC’s Saturday primetime flagship continues an incredible year for Tabby, who won a historic mixed team skeleton gold for Team GB with Matt Weston at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games....
After winning a historic league and cup double last season, University of Bath Head of Rugby Aaron James has challenged his BUCS Super Rugby squad to keep improving during the 2026-27 campaign. The men’s 1st XV are gearing up for an exciting Freshers’ Week showdown to start their title defence as they entertain old rivals Loughborough – their nearest challengers on both fronts last season – on the 3G Pitch at the Team Bath Sports...
Aspiring young players at Team Bath Tennis will get to learn from a former British number one and Wimbledon quarter-finalist following the appointment of Alicia Barnett as Performance Tennis Coach. Barnett, who has been a standout player in the Team Bath professional programme for the past decade, will be helping the next generation in the Regional Player Development Centre (RPDC) develop their game and fulfil their potential. “I’m delighted to be taking on this role...
If you are a new or returning student at the University of Bath you can take advantage of the world-class gym facilities on campus for half-price*! Our best value membership is the 12-month annual for £389 which also provides you with access to more than 100 other University gyms through the BUCS Universal Gym Scheme, allowing you to train when back home or on placement during the length of your membership period**. We also offer a membership...
Want to swim between lectures, serve up some rallies on the tennis and badminton courts, shoot some hoops indoors or outdoors, or join a group of friends for five-a-side football? University of Bath students can do all this and more for FREE with the student-exclusive Sports Pass! Simply take your library card to the Team Bath Sports Training Village reception to activate your Sports Pass and gain access to a host of daily activities in our inspirational sporting facilities on campus. These include: ...
After securing a first Grand Slam main draw win and breaking into the world’s top 100, Team Bath Tennis ace Toby Samuel is celebrating another milestone after earning a debut Davis Cup call-up. Samuel, coached by Ian MacDonald and Tiarnan Brady, joins Arthur Fery, Cam Norrie and doubles specialists Henry Patten and Lloyd Glasspool in the five-strong Lexus Great Britain squad to face Ecuador at London’s Copper Box Arena from 19-20 September. Selection continues a...
University of Bath student Seb Forrest and graduate Ross Charlton are Pentathlon World Champions after winning men’s relay gold in superb style at the 2026 event in Guiyang, China. Paris 2024 Olympian Kerenza Bryson also bagged a bronze brace after placing third in both the women’s individual rankings and the women’s team event with Emma Whitaker and Poppy Clark. All five athletes are part of the Pentathlon GB squad based at the Team Bath Sports...
University of Bath graduate Cedol Daffyd made it two medals from as many World Rowing Championships after winning men’s quadruple sculls bronze at the 2026 edition in Amsterdam. Daffyd, who took up rowing while studying Sports Management and Coaching at the University and is in his second senior season, teamed up with Callum Dixon, Tobias Schröder and Rory Harris to secure a hard-fought third place behind Italy and Germany in a lightning-fast final. “I think...
