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

Tyler Offiah hat-trick helps eight-try University of Bath make impressive start to BUCS Super Rugby title defence

The University of Bath began their Men's BUCS Super Rugby league title defence with a statement 50-33 home win over old rivals Loughborough in Wednesday’s season opener at The Yard. Man of the match Tyler Offiah – scorer of two tries when the teams met in last season’s BSR Milk Championship final – went one better with a brilliant hat-trick, while Wales U20 full-back Jack Woods bagged a brace. Captain Will Keylock, hooker Evan Gallagher...

24 September 2026

Debut Davis Cup victory provides another first for Team Bath Tennis ace Toby Samuel during year of major breakthroughs

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...

21 September 2026

Tabby Stoecker excited to transfer her sliding skills to the ballroom as Olympic Champion takes on Strictly Come Dancing

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....

18 September 2026

Champions Bath ready to start BUCS Super Rugby title defence with Freshers’ Week home showdown against Loughborough

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...

15 September 2026

Former World top 60 player Alicia Barnett makes transition from professional to inspirational coach at Team Bath Tennis

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...

14 September 2026

Your Campus Gym – come on in and take advantage of our Team Bath Gym student membership offers

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...

13 September 2026

Get access to swimming, basketball, athletics, racket sports, MUGA and much more by activating your FREE Student Sports Pass

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:   ...

13 September 2026