Title, medals and Euro places secured as University of Bath-based swimmers impress at Aquatics GB Championships 2026

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...

19 April 2026

Slick attacking and relentless defending earns Team Bath Netball a welcome win over Leeds Rhinos in NXT Gen League

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...

18 April 2026

Customer information: Update on proposed new student accommodation adjacent to Sports Training Village

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...

16 April 2026

Podium finishes and plenty of potential as Bath students and alumni impress selectors at 2026 GB Rowing Team Final Trials

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....

14 April 2026

Double-chasing University of Bath determined to add cup to league crown after reaching first final of BUCS Super Rugby era

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...

13 April 2026

Rising rugby star Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi named as Rengen Athlete of the Month after making senior international and PREM Rugby debuts

After making his senior international debut for Italy and PREM Rugby bow for Bath Rugby, Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi has been named as the latest Team Bath Rengen Athlete of the Month. The Sports Performance student, who is supported by the Team Bath Breakthrough Programme, became Azzuri international #752 when he came on for Italy during their Quilter Nations Series victory over Chile in November. The powerful forward, who can play in the second or back row,...

30 March 2026

Kate Shortman marks artistic swimming return with another Paris medal as Bath sporting scholars impress at World Cup

History-making Olympian Kate Shortman made a medal-winning return to competition and fellow University of Bath sporting scholar Ranjuo Tomblin continued his excellent form when Paris hosted Stop 2 of the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026. [caption id="attachment_72807" align="alignright" width="292"] Ranjuo Tomblin won two solo medals in Paris. PICTURES: Anh Viet CHAU / World Aquatics[/caption] Bill Whiteley Scholar Shortman and partner Izzy Thorpe reunited to win Women’s Duet Technical bronze in their first competition...

29 March 2026

Team Bath Netball unable to overturn interval deficit despite improved second-half showing against London Mavericks

A dominant second quarter from London Mavericks proved to be the difference as Team Bath Netball slipped to a 58-47 home defeat in the NXT Gen League. The Team Bath Arena was once again sold out for the first Saturday home match of the year and the capacity crowd saw Lowri Windsor, making her first start at WA, enjoy an exciting match-up against the Mavericks WD. Team Bath made a very slow start and were...

28 March 2026

University of Bath hockey and rugby teams bring home silverware from BUCS Big Wednesday 2026

There were victories on the hockey and rugby pitches when five University of Bath student sports teams contested national finals at BUCS Big Wednesday 2026. Both of Bath’s hockey 1st teams reached the National Vase Final, with the women sealing the title thanks to 3-2 shootout victory over Exeter 1sts after tying 1-1 in normal time. They had beaten Exeter 2nds in the same way in the semi-finals. [caption id="attachment_72802" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] The University of...

27 March 2026

Bath battle back from sluggish start to overcome Cardiff and set up home BUCS Super Rugby semi-final against Durham

The double-chasing University of Bath men’s 1st XV fought back from 27-0 down to overcome an inspired Cardiff team and reach the BUCS Super Rugby Milk Championship semi-finals. The league champions, sponsored by Bath Building Society, rallied from a sluggish start to eventually emerge with a 48-30 victory that sets up a last-four showdown with Durham at the Team Bath Sports Training Village on Wednesday 8th April (6.30pm). Bath went into the quarter-finals on a...

25 March 2026