“They were giving out because our staff’s language wasn’t appropriate.” La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara had no issue apologising to Bath fans after his side’s Champions Cup win at the Rec on Friday night. Former Ireland international Quinn Roux got on the score sheet for the home side, as their comeback fell just short. […]
1 year ago
“It’s ridiculous money we’re getting into now. Heading into soccer territory.” After being flagged as a move near the finish line, on Sunday, Bath confirmed on Tuesday morning that Scotland and Lions outhalf Finn Russell would be joining them at The Rec, next season, after the World Cup. Russell turned down a contract extension that […]
3 years ago
BATH 7-64 LEINSTER Bath put up a fight, but Leinster still blew them away. With Johnny Sexton pulling the strings and the back row of Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan running amok, it was a beat-down. Leinster knew they needed to secure another big win if they were to get a […]
4 years ago
ULSTER 22-15 BATH It was not often pretty but Ulster got the job done against Bath, even if it took a reckless red card to swing the tie in their favour. Ulster led 19-15 with less than 10 minutes to go, and were just about hanging on, when sub hooker Ross Batty put in a […]
6 years ago
If this was a football game, it’d be a late time to get a winner. In rugby, it is bonkers. It was all going so well for Bath but, not for the first time this season, they imploded from a winning position. Todd Blackadder’s side were leading 19-3 against Worcester, at Sixways, but a complete […]
7 years ago
The end of the rugby year usually means it’s the business end of the Champions Cup pool stages but it’s also a time for reflection. Ireland enjoyed a tremendous season winning Six Nations and Grand Slam titles, as well as toppling the All Blacks in Dublin, but the team of the year roundups weren’t as […]
7 years ago