Double Olympian Gemma Howell back at Team Bath to provide masterclass for young England Talent Development Centre judoka

Double Olympian Gemma Howell returned to her former University of Bath training base this week to run a masterclass for talented young judoka from across the South West of England. Howell, who represented Team GB at both London 2012 and Tokyo 2020, went back to the dojo at the Team Bath Sports Training Village on Tuesday to lead an inspirational session for judoka accessing the England Talent Development Centre hub hosted by Team Bath Judo....

22 October 2021

Team Bath keep battling to the end but defending champs Durham prove too strong on latest BUCS Super Rugby away day

Defending BUCS Super Rugby champions Durham proved too strong for Team Bath men’s 1st XV on Wednesday but the visitors showed great spirit as they battling to the end of a tough match. Rengen-sponsored Team Bath, who had won at Northumbria the previous week, conceded three converted tries during the first half to trail 21-0 going into the interval. Bevan Howells slotted over a penalty shortly after the restart for the visitors’ first points of...

21 October 2021

Team Bath Tennis player Giles Hussey follows up UK Pro-League win by securing first professional title at ITF tour event in Cancun

Team Bath Tennis player Giles Hussey claimed the first professional title of his career with a series of impressive performances at the ITF World Tennis Tour event in Cancun, Mexico. After battling his way to a 7-5 3-6 7-6(3) victory over number five side Jorge Brian Panta of Peru in the first round, Hussey recorded straight-sets wins against Colombia’s Mateo Gomez (6-3 6-3) and Alejandro Mendoza of Bolivia (6-3 6-1) to reach the last four....

18 October 2021

Modern pentathlon Olympic Champion Kate French shortlisted for Sportswoman of the Year accolade in The Sunday Times awards

Olympic Champion Kate French has been shortlisted in the prestigious Sportswoman of the Year category in The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2021. French, who trains at the University of Bath with Pentathlon GB, became the first British woman for 21 years to win modern pentathlon gold after producing a magnificent performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Joining her on a star-studded shortlist is weightlifter Emily Campbell, cyclist Laura Kenny, boxer Lauren...

17 October 2021

‘So much talent right through the squad’ – Anna Stembridge excited to see what Team Bath Netball can achieve in 2022 Superleague

Anna Stembridge says she cannot wait to see how her exciting Team Bath Netball Vitality Superleague squad build on the experiences of last season as they go into the 2022 campaign with ambition high. Eleven members of the squad that reached the Grand Final during 2021 have recommitted to the Haines Watts-sponsored Blue & Gold for another title challenge – Imogen Allison, Kim Borger, Betsy Creak, Sophie Drakeford-Lewis, Layla Guscoth, Serena Guthrie, Kirsty Harris, Hannah...

15 October 2021

Magnificent seven first-half tries help Team Bath secure their first BUCS Super Rugby win of season in fine style

Seven tries during a dominant first half set Team Bath men’s 1st XV on their way to an impressive first win of the 2021-22 BUCS Super Rugby season against Northumbria on Wednesday. The Rengen-sponsored side built on the promising passages of play they had shown against both Leeds Beckett and Hartpury as they raced out of the blocks at Kingston Park. A mix of turnover transition and set-piece tries saw the visitors build an imposing...

14 October 2021

Graduate Sophie Drakeford-Lewis gaining Fast5 leadership learning as she continues netball education with Team Bath and England

She has completed her degree course but England star Sophie Drakeford-Lewis says there was never any doubt she would continue her netball education with Team Bath after signing up for the 2022 Vitality Superleague season. The brilliant goal-attack graduated from the University of Bath – home venue for the Haines Watts-sponsored Blue & Gold – in Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Engineering this summer after four years of combining top-class study and sport. Now she is...

13 October 2021

Layla Guscoth excited for homecomings with club and country after being confirmed in Team Bath Netball Superleague squad for 2022

After seeing the Queen’s Baton Relay off on its journey around the world ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, England star Layla Guscoth has recommitted to Team Bath Netball for the new Vitality Superleague season. The doctor and defender, who is hoping to represent the Roses at next summer’s Games in her home city, was part of an official delegation at Birmingham Airport last Friday as the Baton – featuring a message to the...

13 October 2021

Serena Guthrie can’t wait to thrive off ‘home game vibe’ as England legend recommits to Team Bath Netball for 2022 Superleague

England legend Serena Guthrie cannot wait to run out in front of the Team Bath Netball fans once again during 2022 after recommitting to the club she loves for the new Vitality Superleague season. The superstar centre, who last month captained the Roses to a historic series win in New Zealand, last had chance to wear the famous Blue & Gold at the Team Bath Arena in May 2019 before taking time out of the...

12 October 2021

Massive year ahead for Team Bath and England star as Imogen Allison is confirmed in 2022 Superleague squad and handed Fast5 armband

Another Vitality Superleague title tilt, the prospect of competing at a home Commonwealth Games and the chance to captain the club she has proudly represented since 2016 – it is shaping up to be a massive 12 months for Team Bath and England Netball star Imogen Allison. Fresh from helping the Roses to a historic series victory in New Zealand, the tenacious wing-defence is today confirmed in the Haines Watts-sponsored Blue & Gold’s Superleague squad...

11 October 2021