University of Bath fresher Emma Nicholson wins landmark gold for GB at World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in China

University of Bath student Emma Nicholson made history by winning Great Britain’s first-ever U19 Women’s Double Sculls title at the World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals 2026. The Mathematics fresher and crew-mate Lexi Gill dominated their competition in Qingdao, China, as they recorded the fastest time trial and then defeated opposition from the United States and France in the knockout stages. [caption id="attachment_73320" align="alignright" width="292"] Emma Nicholson races back to the beach during the 2026 World...

20 October 2026

LTA’s increased funding for student tennis and padel programmes welcomed by University of Bath

The University of Bath has welcomed a £1.6million increase in funding from the LTA for British university tennis and padel programmes. The total funding support from 2026 to 2029 represents an increase of 15 per cent from the previous cycle and will be match-funded by universities, unlocking a further £1.6m of investment for university tennis programmes. The University of Bath provides opportunities for students of all abilities to get involved in tennis, from those using...

16 October 2026

Seven-try salvo sees brilliant Bath defeat derby rivals Exeter to get back to winning ways in BUCS Super Rugby

The University of Bath made an instant return to winning ways in Men’s BUCS Super Rugby as they beat South West rivals Exeter 43-21 at the Team Bath Sports Training Village. The seven-try success, which ended Exeter’s unbeaten start to the season, was the perfect response to the previous week’s narrow defeat at Hartpury and saw Bath make a ninth successful defence of the BUCS Challenge Shield on home turf. Wales U20 scrum-half Ieuan Davies...

14 October 2026

Historic hat-trick as Dimitri Coutya completes clean sweep of individual titles at Cardiff 2026 Para Fencing European Championships

University of Bath-based Dimitri Coutya made history at Cardiff 2026 by becoming the first Brit to win gold in all three weapons at a Para Fencing European Championships. The Paralympic Champion followed up his fourth successive continental epee triumph by securing both the Category B sabre and foil crowns during an outstanding start to the LA 2028 Paralympic Games qualification window. Gemma Collis also won women’s Category A epee bronze as the British Fencing squad...

12 October 2026

Dimitri Coutya wins fourth successive European epee title as Bath-based GB para fencing squad start Cardiff 2026 with four medals

Paralympic champion Dimitri Coutya provided the home fans with plenty to cheer at the Cardiff 2026 Para Fencing European Championships when he defended his Category B epee title on the first day of individual competition. It was a fourth successive continental triumph in the epee discipline for Coutya, who trains at the University of Bath, with his last defeat coming in the semi-finals at Torino 2016. [caption id="attachment_73287" align="alignright" width="292"] Justine Moore won bronze in...

08 October 2026

Late penalty sends University of Bath to first BUCS Super Rugby defeat in 11 months after dramatic derby at Hartpury

The University of Bath’s excellent Men’s BUCS Super Rugby winning run came to an end as Hartpury kicked an 80th-minute penalty to secure a narrow 24-21 victory in a rollercoaster West Country derby. It was a frustrating evening for the defending champions, who had raced into a 14-0 lead inside the opening 10 minutes and then got back on level terms after Hartpury had turned the game around. England U20 flanker Tate Williams made his...

07 October 2026

Here’s how and when you can watch Team Bath Netball during the 2027 NXT Gen League season – tickets on sale now!

Netball fans are being encouraged to continue showing the strength of support for their sport in the South West by getting behind Team Bath during the 2027 NXT Gen League campaign. There will once again be eight opportunities to watch the Blue & Gold in action at the Team Bath Arena during the forthcoming season, starting with a Super Saturday home fixture against AO Thunder on 13th February (3pm centre-pass). That will be part of...

05 October 2026

Ten-try Bath extend winning run with impressive victory in first Men’s BUCS Super Rugby meeting with Brunel

The University of Bath extended their winning run to 16 matches with an impressive 68-24 away victory in their first-ever Men’s BUCS Super Rugby fixture against newcomers Brunel. The visitors notched 10 tries during Wednesday’s match at Ealing Trailfinders RFC, taking their tally for the 2026-27 season to 18 from two matches, and James Linegar (pictured) kicked nine conversions. Bath made several changes from the 15 that started the opening day win over Loughborough, with...

01 October 2026

Countdown to LA 2028 Paralympic Games begins as University of Bath-based para fencers head to Cardiff for European Championships

Para fencers based at the University of Bath will begin their LA 2028 qualification campaign on home soil when they contest the Cardiff 2026 Para Fencing European Championships from 6th to 11th October. Paralympic gold-medallists Dimitri Coutya and Piers Gilliver are among the 14-strong British Fencing squad selected for the continental competition, which is taking place at the Sport Wales National Centre. It is the first time Britain has hosted the European Championships since the...

29 September 2026

Josh Gammon and Tom Dean help British team go close to English Channel relay world record while raising thousands for RLSS UK

University of Bath-based swimmer Josh Gammon helped a six-strong English Channel relay team led by triple Olympic Champion Tom Dean set a new British record and raise more than £8,000 for the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) UK. The team, competing under the banner of Spirit of Great Britain, swam the 38,624 metres between Shakespeare Beach, near Dover, and Cap Gris-Nez in France in 6hrs 55mins – just three minutes shy of breaking a world...

26 September 2026