Strong second-half display secures another win for in-form Bath against battling Leeds Beckett in BUCS Super Rugby

A dominant second-half display saw the University of Bath men’s 1st XV win 37-19 at Leeds Beckett to continue their impressive start to the 2024-25 BUCS Super Rugby season. The visitors got off to a slow start in Yorkshire, conceding a converted try inside the opening two minutes, but they quickly replied in kind through Will Keylock and Will Roue before debutant Freddy Rossigneux touched down to put Bath 12-7 up. Back came Leeds with...

30 October 2024

Derby delight as comeback kings Bath end Exeter’s unbeaten start to BUCS Super Rugby season

The University of Bath men’s 1st XV forced a penalty try in the closing minutes to secure an excellent home win over Exeter and end their local rivals’ unbeaten start to the BUCS Super Rugby season. A hard-fought South West derby at the Team Bath Sports Training Village saw the hosts twice lead through Will Roue (pictured) penalties in the first half, only for Exeter to respond with an unconverted try and penalty respectively to...

24 October 2024

Impossible to ignore – meet the stars ready to shine for Team Bath Netball and the South West during inaugural NXT Gen League season

Team Bath Netball have today announced a talent-packed squad that will proudly represent the South West of England during the inaugural 2025 NXT Gen League season. Several players with Super League and international experience are among the emerging stars making up the exciting 17-strong cohort, who will compete in the new national U23 competition which underpins the relaunched Netball Super League. Fans will have the chance to cheer on the Blue & Gold in six...

23 October 2024

New partnership between Team Bath Netball and Bath Recreation Limited aims to inspire youth and empower coaches

Giving young people access to inspirational activities and enhancing the coaching skills of teachers are among the main goals of a brand-new community-focused partnership between Team Bath Netball and charity Bath Recreation Limited. The multi-year partnership will see the two Bath-based organisations collaborate across a number of enriching projects, aimed at opening up and growing the opportunities for young people to engage with positive lifestyles both in Bath and across the South West region. Bath...

21 October 2024

Pudsey Bear and Olympic swim coach David McNulty help BBC presenters get ready for Children in Need Thousand Mile Challenge

Pudsey Bear was a very special guest at the Team Bath Sports Training Village as he helped legendary Olympic swimming coach David McNulty deliver a motivational training session for four BBC radio breakfast show presenters undertaking this year’s mammoth Thousand Mile Challenge for Children in Need. Joe Sims (BBC Radio Bristol), Nicky Price (BBC Radio Gloucestershire), Ben Prater (BBC Radio Wiltshire) and Charlie Taylor (BBC Radio Somerset) were put through their paces in the London...

18 October 2024

Honours even in rollercoaster Rec battle as Bath and Hartpury finish all square in front of huge Anniversary Game crowd

Another huge crowd at The Rec was treated to an epic Anniversary Game, sponsored by Colour Studios, as the University of Bath men’s 1st XV and local BUCS Super Rugby rivals Hartpury fought out a thrilling 31-31 draw. The home team found themselves trailing 21-0 midway through the first half but looked like they had completed a memorable comeback when fly-half Ieuan Davies finished off an outstanding move in the closing minutes to grab a...

16 October 2024

Bath warm up for Anniversary Game in fine style as Kepu Tuipulotu hat-trick inspires eye-catching victory at Cardiff Met

The University of Bath men’s 1st XV warmed up for their huge Anniversary Game visit to The Rec in fine style as they won 33-5 at Cardiff Met on Wednesday. Cardiff Met went into the match as the early BUCS Super Rugby pacesetters but were left firmly on the back foot by a first-half hat-trick of tries from England U18 hooker Kepu Tuipulotu. They, along with two conversions from Will Roue, gave Bath a 19-5...

10 October 2024

Live netball returning to Team Bath Arena as Blue & Gold and valued partners redouble their commitment to the sport for a new era

After a busy summer behind the scenes, Team Bath Netball are ready to relaunch ahead of a 2024-25 season which will see the club and their partners redouble their commitment to the sport across the South West of England. Fans will once again be able to enjoy Friday night netball live at the Team Bath Arena and cheer on some of the country’s most exciting young netballers as the Blue & Gold contest the U23...

09 October 2024

VIDEO: University of Bath elevates its world-class sports facilities with extensive Matrix Fitness equipment upgrade for Team Bath Gym

As one of the UK's top universities and a centre of excellence in sport, the University of Bath has collaborated with long-standing partners Matrix Fitness to fully upgrade its renowned gym facilities. At the heart of the University’s sports offering is the Team Bath Sports Training Village, home to a state-of-the-art, 1,536 square metre fitness centre featuring three gyms and two exercise studios. All are open seven days a week to students, staff and the...

07 October 2024

Bath comeback falls just short but bonus points provide consolation after narrow BUCS Super Rugby defeat at Loughborough

A late surge from the University of Bath men’s 1st XV wasn’t quite able to complete a turnaround victory at Loughborough on Wednesday but it did secure two well-earned bonus points. Buoyed by a big home win over Durham in their opening match of the 2024-25 BUCS Super Rugby season, Bath went toe to toe with their old rivals during a fiercely-fought contest which eventually ended 31-29 in the home side’s favour. Just two points...

03 October 2024