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

Quadruple-chasing Wigan Warriors prepare for final push with three-day training camp at University of Bath

Wigan Warriors visited the University of Bath for an intensive three-day training camp as their bid for a historic quadruple trophy success approaches its climax. The Cherry and Whites, the most successful club in the history of world rugby league, arrived at the Team Bath Sports Training Village fresh from retaining the Betfred Super League Leaders’ Shield to go alongside the World Club Challenge trophy and the Challenge Cup already secured this year. They are...

01 October 2024

Martha Ng wins European gold as University of Bath badminton performance squad enjoy successful September

It was a successful September for badminton players who train at the University of Bath, capped by a brilliant gold for Martha Ng at the European U15 Championships in Poland. Ng, who reached the quarter-finals of the women’s singles, teamed up with fellow Brit Shraddha Gopalakrishnan to win the women’s doubles in fine style. They lost just one set in five matches and beat the number two seeds on the way to the final, where...

30 September 2024

Internationals impress on debut and Wheeler bags a brace as six-try Bath beat Durham in strong BUCS Super Rugby opener

A brace of tries from player of the match Claudius Wheeler plus debut scores from Tyler Offiah (pictured top) and Kepu Tuipulotu helped the University of Bath to an impressive 40-27 victory over Durham in their 2024-25 BUCS Super Rugby season opener. [caption id="attachment_70969" align="alignright" width="292"] Prop Claudius Wheeler scored Bath's first two tries of the season. PICTURES: Bob Bradford[/caption] Durham scored the first try but, in front of a 900-strong Freshers’ Week crowd at...

26 September 2024

Bath Rugby celebrate University-based Paris 2024 Olympians and Paralympians at 2024-25 Gallagher Premiership season opener

Paris 2024 Olympians and Paralympians who train, study or studied at the University of Bath were guests of honour when Bath Rugby beat Northampton Saints 38-16 in the opening match of the 2024-25 Gallagher Premiership. Becky Wilde, who won rowing bronze on her Olympic debut, and para-badminton silver-medallist Dan Bethell, a lifelong Bath Rugby fan, took part in a half-time Q&A at The Rec along with modern pentathlete Charlie Brown, who studies Sports Management and...

21 September 2024

Bath Building Society supporting next generation of young athletes as new main partners of Team Bath Tribe and Team Bath Futures

Bath Building Society is investing in a healthy and active future for children, as well as supporting the goals of aspiring athletes, after coming on board as main partners of the Team Bath youth sports programme. The support of Bath Building Society – this year marking 120 years of service to the local community – will help around 600 young people from the ages of two to 18 get active in a host of sports...

18 September 2024

Sporting scholar among Team Bath Netball NPL quartet selected for 2024-25 Roses Academy programme

Team Bath Netball 2024 NPL quartet Sascha Dale, Ane De Wet, Neve Marsden and Alanna Pullen have been selected for the 2024-25 Roses Academy programme. The Academy is part of the England Netball Player Pathway and supports the development of young athletes who are identified as potential senior Roses internationals. Mid-courter Pullen, who won gold with England at the 2023 Europe Netball U21 tournament, continues her international netball education alongside her academic work at the...

13 September 2024