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

Clean sweep of gold medals for Bath-based Dimitri Coutya at second Para Fencing World Cup of 2026 in Budapest

Dimitri Coutya won gold in all three of his individual events during a dominant week for the University of Bath-based Paralympic Champion at the Para Fencing World Cup in Budapest, Hungary. He conceded just eight hits in three bouts on the way to the Category B foil final where, for the second World Cup running, he overcame Italy’s Michele Massa to win gold. Coutya then improved on the epee bronze he won a month ago...

23 March 2026

University of Bath sporting scholar Aiden Ainsworth-Cave makes PREM Rugby debut for table-topping Northampton Saints

Sporting scholar Aiden Ainsworth-Cave became the 30th University of Bath student to progress from BUCS Super Rugby to PREM Rugby when he made his debut for Northampton Saints. The Economics student, supported by a Hudson Powell Scholarship, came on in the 11th minute as Saints beat Newcastle 28-27 at Franklin’s Gardens to maintain their lead at the top of the table. It continues a stellar season for the flanker, who played all five matches for...

22 March 2026

Team Bath Netball push NXT Gen League leaders Lightning all the way as duo make strong return from injury

Team Bath Netball put up a fantastic fight in front of an 800-strong crowd for their latest home match against Loughborough Lightning, restricting the NXT Gen League leaders to their smallest winning margin of the season. The visitors held a narrow lead throughout the match but were never allowed to push the score out as excellent shooting from Lucy Herdman and key turnovers from MVP Sophie Siffre kept the Blue & Gold firmly in contention....

21 March 2026

Director of Sport Stephen Baddeley honoured by Badminton World Federation with Meritorious Service Award

Stephen Baddeley, Director of Sport at the University of Bath, has been presented with a Meritorious Service Award by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The accolade from the sport’s global governing body is “in appreciation of long service and a significant contribution to the world growth of badminton”. He was presented with the award by BWF Vice President (Europe) Robbert de Kock during the 2026 YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships at the Utilita Arena...

19 March 2026